Crane Model 5

Crane Simplex, Model 5 #2246 was originally purchased in 1916 by Frank Coykendall, a very wealthy industrialist and resident of Kingston,...

It has been very challenging for us to find the time to complete our highly detailed descriptions with photographs of this restoration. ...

The steering column including wheel, throttle and spark lever quadrants, and gear box is enormous! Every part was exclusively...

The rear axle assembly of the Simplex Crane model 5 is massive. All of its components were manufactured by the company exclusively for...

This Simplex has always been well maintained and properly lubricated. The kingpins moved freely and had no evidence of play. First the...

The vibration dampener on the Simplex, Crane model 5 is advanced and well designed. The dampener assembly is sandwiched between the...

The restoration of the driveline assembly and front and rear universal joints proved to be a major undertaking! Even with the help of our...

We strive for perfection in our work. The restoration of the massive Simplex four speed transmission was not particularly difficult...

The cast aluminum clutch housing which is an integral part of the transmission case After removing the engine we detached the flywheel...

This section will cover the restoration of the valve train. After removing the ignition wires and exterior fuel and oil lines the...

The topic for part five is the process of running in the engine. We installed the crankshaft into the crankcase and the main bearing...

One of two cylinder assemblies After the two cylinder assemblies were removed, the four brass end plate covers were removed, exposing the...

Two of the engines six connecting rod and piston assemblies This part will cover the restoration of the connecting rods and pistons. All...

In part 2 we will show the restoration work of the timing and accessory drive sprockets, chains, and bearings. Every ball and roller...

The Simplex, Crane model 5 engine is extremely large and heavy. Our team designed and fabricated a portable engine stand that could...

The disassembly of the 563.7 cubic inch engine was a long and complex process. First we removed the ignition wire copper conduits. Next...

After removing the steering column, drive shaft, and transmission, our next step was to remove the water jacket cover and timing chain...

In order to remove the engine for rebuilding and restoration, it was first necessary to remove the Steering column, Drive-line and...

The first steps of our mechanical restoration included removing the hood, water pump, original Bosch starter, original Bosch generator,...

General history of the Simplex Automobile Company An article in AUTOMOBILE Quarterly Winter 1963-64 volume 2 No. 4 Titled "The Three...