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My Last post got zero responses. Has no one ever heard of or have catalogs or cross reference information on Shafer Roller Bearings? I just took apart another Maxwell front wheel and found a Set of Shafer Roller Bearings and would like to know if these numbers can be cross referenced to other makers of bearing that will increase my ability to find replacements? Number C19T and Number C95 are the Shafer numbers. Any help Greatly Appreciated, Howard Dennis

Just acquired some Shafer Roller Bearings and wonder if anyone has any information on them. I managed to assemble a full set for my 1917 Maxwell but have others left over and also what appear to be adapters that I don't know how they are used. Does anyone have any period instructions or first hand knowledge? Periodical adds from this time frame list these as replacements for OAKLAND-34, 34B MAXWELL -1914-1920 CHEVROLET- F, FA, Baby Grand, 490 OVERLAND-81, 83, 83B, 09, 4 VIM TRUCK- 20, 21 ROAMER- all models except 1920 DODGE- all models DORT- 5A, 6, 8, 9, 11, 15, 29 FORD- all models ALLEN- 37 AUBURN- 1916-1919 SCRIPPS-BOOTH- 39 Thanks, Howard Dennis

Thanks Jon, never heard of that model. Howard Dennis

Thanks hwellens, where was this published and what date? Curious because it mentions other sizes and all I've ever seen are the Maxwell size. Howard Dennis

I just rebuilt a K D carburetor I acquired on eBay a few years ago. I originally bought it not because I needed it but because it was nickel plated. I've owned 16 of these carburetors and have never seen one plated before until last night when I ran across another one on a barn find 1915 Maxwell for sale online. I'd like to know if any owners have one on their cars. I'm wondering if these were used on the 1914-1915 Model 25's? These 2 have no markings other than "PAT. PNDG.". Of my 16 carbs some are marked K D TYPE B and later ones are marked K D TYPE B PAT. AUG. 8 1916. One last unique feature is the two nickel examples do NOT have the threaded plug directly over the needle valve. Howard Dennis

Check your private emails, I found new information. Howard Dennis

Thanks Larry, even though I call mine a truck it is a light delivery or chassis for commercial chassis based on the passenger chassis and uses that wiring diagram. Your diagram is for the 1 and 1 1/2 ton Maxwells and I'll add it to my files. Howard Dennis

I agree Terry. It was originally designed as such BUT this one no longer has the multiple scales because it was modified to just read one range of rpm. I would have thought the adjustable feature would have been more useful at the factory or a dealership. Howard Dennis

Terry, sorry I had duplicate pictures and they failed to show the drive off the bottom like the one in fitted case and like the models shown in period advertisement. Check out the edited post above. Howard Dennis

Just acquired this and would like suggestions as to what it might be and how to research it. It is a Jones Motrola type B class A tachometer. These can be found online in fitted cases with attachments to allow it to be a hand held device for measuring rpm. It normally has the ability to measure 3 different rpm ranges. My example has a single scale and is marked Maxwell Motor Company Inc. dating it to 1913 or later. I found mention of tachometer usage on Maxwell's 1914-15 factory race cars. If this is not an example of one of those racers tachometers then to my mind it has to be either a test instrument for use by the factory or a dealer used item. In 30 years of Maxwell parts chasing I've never seen another nor mention of it's use. Had it been the later 2 usages I'd have thought more than one would have survived. I welcome thoughts and suggestions. Howard Dennis

Just acquired this and would like suggestions as to what it might be and how to research it. It is a Jones Motrola type B class A tachometer. These can be found online in fitted cases with attachments to allow it to be a hand held device for measuring rpm. It normally has the ability to measure 3 different rpm ranges. My example has a single scale and is marked Maxwell Motor Company Inc. dating it to 1913 or later. I found mention of tachometer usage on Maxwell's 1914-15 factory race cars. If this is not an example of one of those racers tachometers then to my mind it has to be either a test instrument for use by the factory or a dealer used item. In 30 years of Maxwell parts chasing I've never seen another nor mention of it's use. Had it been the later 2 usages I'd have thought more than one would have survived. I welcome thoughts and suggestions. Howard Dennis

See if this helps explain the Simms-Huff magneto and the use of dry cells. Howard Dennis https://forums.aaca.org/topic/140574-1916-maxwell-ignition-coil/

Dennis, you mentioned yours was in a fire. Do you think it got hot enough to damage the brass piston rings or worse the tiny springs inside the 8 internal brass check valves? Check your private messages. Howard Dennis

Dennis, my pump was in terrible condition, both from neglect and butchers working on it. One machinist offered to try and adapt modern valves and seals but never finish anything and I packed it away and forgot about it. If memory serves me correctly I had one leather cup left on mine by the time I got it. They were specially formed to fit on top of the piston and were held on top by a large washer that was held down by a nut threaded onto the brass valve in the top of the piston. I'm assuming it would all have to be custom made today?? Howard Dennis

I remember reading that the motor was replaced during the restoration. Howard Dennis

Despite what has been hinted at neither myself nor RENU USA made any mistakes in handling my gas tank. I delivered it to the post office on June 2 and on June 6 tracking no longer worked and it wasn't found until June 22nd when it was delivered to RENU. RENU called me on June 26th to let me know it was repaired and was being shipped back to me by Fedex that day. I received it an hour ago. One final postscript to this story: RENU performed what I consider to be a miracle on this tank back in 2014 and told me it was guaranteed for 1 year only because it was in such terrible condition (note daylight pinholes in both halves). At that time I requested they NOT cover the outlet that sticks through the firewall with their plastic coating. My latest weep was probably caused by that decision even though it took 6 years to show up. RENU just did this latest repair FREE OF CHARGE ! That's pretty darned good customer service in my mind. Howard Dennis

Starting to wonder about your "NOT casting aspersions" Seems to me that's exactly what you've been doing all along?

Long story short they found my tank and delivered it 20 days after I mailed it. Tank has been repaired and is on it's way back to me, hopefully! Howard Dennis

Thanks for all the responses guys, pretty much what I expected to hear. After posting yesterday I spent all day talking on the phone listening to canned responses from post office and at least one call ended by the rep hanging up on me when I said I'd done all he asked several days earlier TWICE! Last call got a rep who seemed to know what he was doing, actually wanted to know what I had shipped, what it fit and various other details as if he actually cared. After multiple suggestions about how to proceed he admitted he was actually going through roughly the same situation and as an employee of the USPS he was extremely annoyed because his trace had tracked his item to his hometown post office who couldn't find it yet! I told him I was about to submit an insurance claim and he suggested I wait a few more days before submitting it. Several hours later I received a phone call from the Postmaster where my tank was shipped and she assured me that although she did not actually have it she was pretty sure it was sitting in a trailer waiting to be processed at the nearest hub to her location and she would keep me updated . Keep you fingers crossed for me, Please. Howard Dennis

Got a problem and could use the advice of someone who has been through it. Sent my 1917 Maxwell tank to RENU USA on June 2nd to repair a small leak. Was told it would be there on or about June 8th. Tracking number quits on June 6th and no one seems to be able to tell me where it is. My Post Office claims they are looking for it and I've submitted a request online and 3 days later no response from anyone. I insured it for $500.00 and am now wondering if I submit a claim for insurance if that will get someone to actually look for it? Trouble is, they are asking for proof of value. How do you prove what something is worth when 2 years of advertising hasn't gotten one response EXCEPT for the half dozen mint tanks that apparently reside in our prison system! Seriously has anyone gone through this and can tell me how to proceed? Howard Dennis

Can't be later than 1917 because that's the last year the windshield bottom was square. Howard Dennis

See if this works: https://www.billsantiqueradiatorrestoration.com/ Howard Dennis

Chuck, so sorry to hear you got ripped off. I just advertised for a gas tank for my 1917 Maxwell and got a bunch of replies that I believe were from rip off artists because after asking for photos all failed to reply. This seems to be happening more frequently and we need to be more cautious in requiring proof before sending funds. A local magazine just had an article about prisoners with cell phones making a fortune scamming people from their cells! A recent prison raid netted thousands of phones which are banned! On a more pleasant note what a great rare car you have. Thanks for sharing it with us. Howard Dennis

Thanks Ron, I checked the other photos and believe since they are all clearly marked U.S. that they are most likely Army vehicles. This particular truck has USM showing and the spare tire is hiding what I think can only be a C. Other markings of the period are USQMC for US Quarter Master Corps but there is no Q showing in your photo. I was just hoping your copy might be clear enough to solve this mystery and add another WWI Marine vehicle to the museums collection. I'm still going to send it off to the Marine Corps Museum to see what they think. Howard Dennis

Ron, truck looks great! I was looking back at your original truck photos and wonder if you have any other details. When I was researching details for my Maxwell being a former Marine I wanted to duplicate a WWI Marine vehicle. Having donated some of my late father-in-laws WWII Marine items to the National Marine Corps Museum I felt I had an "in" with the curator. He and assistants could only find one photo of a Marine marked WWI truck and it was so far away almost no markings were visible. You originally posted this photo of a WWI Kissel and it appears to be a USM? vehicle. Howard Dennis