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  • July 31, 2020 at 8:15 am #210453
    Jean-François TRAINI
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      Hi,

      This one followed me home yesterday…

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      I guess it’s a Super Elto Speedster, but the ID plate is in very bad condition showing only 6 (?) 0050. Can anyone tell me what kind of Speedster and what year?

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      Exhaust also seems unusual and a little bit… loud?

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      Any help appreciated! Best regards JFT

      July 31, 2020 at 9:58 am #210473
      The Boat House
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        July 31, 2020 at 12:15 pm #210479
        Jean-François TRAINI
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          International Member - 2 Years

          Thanks Tubs. I read here in another post that they were rated for 8, 12 or 14 hp…
          What do you think about mine?

          July 31, 2020 at 1:44 pm #210481
          The Boat House
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            https://youtu.be/5GRrmslnz2A

            July 31, 2020 at 2:05 pm #210483
            eltoquad
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              I have reproduced serial numbers tags for your motor if you ever decide to restore it.

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              July 31, 2020 at 4:27 pm #210489
              The Boat House
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                July 31, 2020 at 4:37 pm #210490
                The Boat House
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                  Here are some links you might find useful..

                  https://youtu.be/qNj7TLNeeOw
                  https://youtu.be/zLS6IglCy9k
                  https://youtu.be/e2vxDqF_OEU
                  https://youtu.be/xwbTlC1xIlA

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                  July 31, 2020 at 9:41 pm #210510
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                    July 31, 2020 at 10:17 pm #210513
                    wbeaton
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                      Canada Member - 2 Years

                      Your motor is considered a 1928 according to the serial guides, but in reality it was built in 1927. Serial number 60050 may be the earliest example known. A friend has 60057 and much of it matches your motor. If you choose to replace the serial plate with a reproduction please keep the original safely stored with the motor to prove its provenance.

                      The 1927 (hard tank) Speedster has some very unique features that separate it from later 1928 (soft tank) Speedsters. Most obvious are the cast aluminium fuel tank and the non-water cooled exhaust manifolds. The exhaust manifolds were prone to cracking from the exhaust heat. This is likely why your motor sports cottage racer manifolds. Later 1928-29 exhaust manifolds were a factory replacement and would not be incorrect for this motor if you choose to restore the exhaust.

                      It appears you have a Light Twin (Ruddertwin) timer so you may also have the corresponding flywheel. It would be worth correcting those parts as it would affect performance or possibly it’s ability to run. It you post a photo of the underside of your flywheel I can tell you if you have a Light Twin or Speedster flywheel.

                      You have found one very old and special Speedster. Congratulations. I hope you enjoy it for many years.

                      Wayne
                      Upper Canada Chapter

                      uccaomci.com

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                      August 1, 2020 at 6:47 pm #210586
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