Freds 73 Scamp restore on a budget

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I like it how fast is that.
I don't really even know. LOL. I never checked on GPS. Sold it a few years back. But I had the prop pitched for pushing on hard ground really. If I had to guess I'd say 50 mph in skinny water. They're actually fastest on wet grass. One I had was a 6 cylinder angle valve Lycoming. Now that was fast. LOL. They are fun!
 
I don't really even know. LOL. I never checked on GPS. Sold it a few years back. But I had the prop pitched for pushing on hard ground really. If I had to guess I'd say 50 mph in skinny water. They're actually fastest on wet grass. One I had was a 6 cylinder angle valve Lycoming. Now that was fast. LOL. They are fun!
LOL I bet they are fun would love to ride in one.
 
Got the Scamp running today started right up but tranny line at the radiator is pissing out fluid so had to shut it down.
I did what Blue Print engines recommended using Royal Purple break in oil and pulled the plugs to get the oil pressure up then rechecked the timing and she's running great.
I am a happy camper I almost pissed myself when she fired off so fast.
Having a drink to celebrate. Cheers all.
 
Got the Scamp running today started right up but tranny line at the radiator is pissing out fluid so had to shut it down.
I did what Blue Print engines recommended using Royal Purple break in oil and pulled the plugs to get the oil pressure up then rechecked the timing and she's running great.
I am a happy camper I almost pissed myself when she fired off so fast.
Having a drink to celebrate. Cheers all.
Congrats! Just sit back and look at it for awhile and smile! And have that drink.
 
Not yet Steve replaced the neutral safety switch and still having problems. The good part is it won't start in gear so that's a plus.
I remember something weird with the nss and backup lights. Like reversing the plug made a diff.....Or I had the "wrong" bulbs in it that looked similar...but were wrong. Something dumb.
 
I remember something weird with the nss and backup lights. Like reversing the plug made a diff.....Or I had the "wrong" bulbs in it that looked similar...but were wrong. Something dumb.
I think it is something simple to fix but will figure it out here soon I hope.
Thanks for the great engine I am real happy with it and will send you the video of the first start up if you want it.
 
I think it is something simple to fix but will figure it out here soon I hope.
Thanks for the great engine I am real happy with it and will send you the video of the first start up if you want it.
Of course! Appreciate that!!
 
I think your right never had any luck with it.
You don't have my "new" email?
I'm a vendor so I think I can post it. If it gets deleted. Just click my avatar. It's on my profile.
Johnny@BluePrintEngines.com

You can search me on Facebook too. Their messenger works surprisingly good for video sending

Johnny McDevitt
Picture is me standing next to an engine in our sema booth
 
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