1908 Schacht High Wheeler

Presenting the 1908 Schacht High Wheeler, a car esteemed for power, reliability and ease of starting. Water-jacketed cylinders are cast in a single piece to prevent leaks. The motor has a 4 3/4 inch bore and 4 inch stroke. A 19 inch flywheel balances the motor and minimizes vibration. A mechanical force feed oiler set in the rear lubricates the motor mechanically and without the need for adjustment. 

A vertical fin tube radiator serves as a dashboard in this simply and efficiently-configured automobile, and with a capacity of five gallons, there is no extra water tank. A pump attaches to the engine shaft, circulating the water. 

A friction drive transmission is employed, whereby a metal disc as large as the flywheel can be engaged, creating friction on the drum on countershaft. This is engaged with the use of a foot lever which brings the disc up against the friction wheel, taking the strain off of the engine shaft. To reverse the car, the friction wheel is carried across the face of the disc in the opposite direction. Different speeds are achieved smoothly, without jerking and grinding.

On the top of the steering wheel the spark advance and throttle allow the operator to adjust the speed, while the brake is operated by a foot lever. A jump spark ignition and regular spark coils with dry batteries facilitate starting.

The simple construction of the 1908 Schacht allowed for easy repair maintenance at a local blacksmith or other similar facility. The southern wide track wheel placement allowed the vehicle to seamlessly traverse the already established wagon wheel ruts.