New Departure Model D Dating

[rustjunkie]

lots of info here:

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/p...tions-schematics-non-discussion-thread.70318/

and here, plus service instructions:

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/schwinn-service-manual-volume-1-2.96855/

 

[Miq]

 

[cyclingday]

This is good stuff!
That's to all of the contributors.
Maybe this thread should be a sticky in the service forum or somewhere easy to find for future reference.
I can do these hubs in my sleep now, but I remember how challenging it was, the first time I took one apart.

 

[Miq]

Challenging was getting that D-5 textured sprocket set nut loose. Marred it up a little with the channel locks. Wish I'd have been a bit more careful or had the correct tool.

 

[Autocycleplane]

I also always replace all the ball bearings with new ones using the old retainers. It makes a big difference.

 

[Miq]

Last night I was able to quickly find a NOS bearing set and NOS D-7 Axle Adjustment Cone on ebay for reasonable cost. On their way...

 

[Miq]

Same with the WL front hub. NOS Axle assembly ordered.

 

[Miq]

plus service instructions:

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/schwinn-service-manual-volume-1-2.96855/

Rustjunkie that's an impressive set of service center info. Thank you for sharing it with me! Page 199 is the start of the New Departure coaster brake. It's a staggering breadth of info with recommendations on how to price labor to laying out the shop floor plan for efficient work flow. That's insane! Thanks again.

Miq

 

[Miq]

Disks from the Big Arm = Brake Model D cleaned up

 

[Miq]

There were 11 bronze discs and 12 steel discs for a total of 23 discs.