From:	Perry Ruiter	e-mail:	perry@ruiter.ca
Subject:	RE: RE: RE: Mags	Date:	Fri Jun 9 01:24:59 2006
Response to:	1238

The Bosch FF4s typically have a date stamped into them. Since you use the past tense I assume you no longer have your 26 cut off. If you do, look the mag over for a date code ... Perry ----- ORIGINAL MESSAGE FOLLOWS ----- My '26 cut-off motor had a Bosch FF4 on it. The fellow had it in his basement under a work bench since the fourties. I don't know for sure but I think it was the original mag on that motor. ----- ORIGINAL MESSAGE FOLLOWS ----- Steve, My 1919 came with a Berling E-41 and most of the 1918's I've seen have also been equiped with the E-41. Additionally, the Henderson parts book for '18 and '19 shows an assembly drawing of the motor which is fitted with the E-41 Berling. I just got rid of an E-41 that was the correct rotation for a K or Delux model so obviously it was available after 1919, however, I agree that the Simms was probably the standard bearer for K's and early Delux. Having said all of that, I agree with you, that any mag could be requested if it was available when the motorcycle was made. ----- ORIGINAL MESSAGE FOLLOWS ----- Per my parts books and catalogs: 1912-13 Bosch DU-4 1914 Splitdorf 1915-1918 Berling N-44 1919 - Probably still Berling N-44 1920-1925 Simms 1926-27 Spitdorf S-4 1928 Spitdorf (catalog shows S-4 probably NS-4) 1929-31 Bosch FF4 It should be noted that items like mags and tires could often be specified by buyers. I've seen Berling mags (E-41s) on K and early Deluxe motors. In the 20's, Simms and Splitdorf were probably equally available per rider's choice. In MHO any period 4 cyl mag could be ordered and be correct. Next question - What generator came on a '28 Deluxe? Catalog shows a Splitdorf DU-5. Steve Blancard says DU-7 superceded the DU-5 in 1928. Any thoughts/comments?