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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: Kuutiopää on April 11, 2019, 03:03:05 PM

Title: Dunelt T S/A facecam
Post by: Kuutiopää on April 11, 2019, 03:03:05 PM

Hi forum,

I am looking for an information about Dunelt model T with Sturmey Archer OHFC engine. If you have one of these, contact me via private mail. Im also interested in all kind of parts for this model. Thanks!

Regards,
Jami

Title: Re: Dunelt T S/A facecam
Post by: Mark M on April 12, 2019, 01:58:29 PM

I think there is a restored example of one of these in the Sammy Miller Museum, New Milton, Hampshire, GB. You could try contacting them as it will have been restored in their own workshops.
REgards, Mark

Title: Re: Dunelt T S/A facecam
Post by: R on April 13, 2019, 04:11:40 AM

Someone locally has/had one, what parts or info are you after specifically ?

(https://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/dunelt/images/Dunelt-1930-Model-T-250cc-OHC-SCA.jpg)
https://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/dunelt/Dunelt-1930-Model-T-250cc-OHC-SCA.htm (https://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/dunelt/Dunelt-1930-Model-T-250cc-OHC-SCA.htm)

Title: Re: Dunelt T S/A facecam
Post by: R on April 13, 2019, 04:30:42 AM

Looks big for a 250 ?

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BUAHC4ygAgA/WSfl3FoSXNI/AAAAAAAAFm4/IDRvVxwjAQg7yuGtDZ_itLB6Bimuw44wQCLcB/s640/IMG_2311.JPGl)

Title: Re: Dunelt T S/A facecam
Post by: Kuutiopää on April 13, 2019, 08:00:12 AM

Hi,

Thanks for the replys!

Im especially looking for a cylinder and a head, in any condition. Also illustrated spares list/ owners manual would be great. I doubt they ever print one.

Cheers!

Title: Re: Dunelt T S/A facecam
Post by: Rex on April 13, 2019, 09:27:50 AM

R, is that engine for sale?

Title: Re: Dunelt T S/A facecam
Post by: Kuutiopää on April 13, 2019, 12:20:17 PM

Hi,

I have seen that engine photo in internet, and think its in museum in UK.

The press photo have cambox fitted with two bolts and I think its just a prototype, and changed four bolts in production.

Anyone knows was this Sturmey engine fitted to any other marques? Soyer had Sturmey facecam engine, but think they were different.

Title: Re: Dunelt T S/A facecam
Post by: john.k on April 16, 2019, 06:23:53 AM

from what Ive seen of bits and pieces of engines ,the cam setup was not adequately lubricated ,and didnt last long in use.....but I havent seen a motor in near 50 years now.................all the oldtimers who had massive collections of interesting bike bits are gone...............sadly a local man with a massive collection passed last year ,and complete bikes and basket cases were sold off,but the huge collection of miscellaneous parts was mostly scrapped...........no one has the space to store this stuff any more....Not here anyway.

Title: Re: Dunelt T S/A facecam
Post by: R on April 17, 2019, 12:55:52 AM

Quote from: Kuutiopää on April 13, 2019, 12:20:17 PM

I have seen that engine photo in internet, and think its in museum in UK.

Indeed, it was just a random pic off the internet, for an example.

I've heard the one locally here was sold off a while back,
and there were no large spares. I'll see if can find where it went.

There must have been a spares list of some sort, alough it might be tough to track down if there were few engines sold.
Being illustrated is probably being hopeful !
Tried the VMCC ?

Title: Re: Dunelt T S/A facecam
Post by: jungblut13 on May 16, 2019, 04:06:33 PM

The Chater Lea facecam engine looks very similar. Probably just as difficult to get parts for. :'(

Title: Re: Dunelt T S/A facecam
Post by: Kuutiopää on May 18, 2019, 09:45:01 AM

I have now found a cylinder barrel and a head, so the engine is now complete.

Now Im after a T model frame.

Title: Re: Dunelt T S/A facecam
Post by: Mark M on May 18, 2019, 01:37:09 PM

Congratulations, that's quite an achievement! Good luck with the rest of it!
REgards, Mark