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Museum of the Armored

Renault FT

Posted on 14 April 2015, in News, restorations

Motor

Motor

Engine RENAULT 4 cylinders of 18 CV Starting is done with the crank!


The Gearbox

The Gearbox

The gearbox is four-speed and reverse. the steering system is fixed to the latter and operates with the two coupled cones of two brake straps allowing the tank to rotate rapidly. It is also equipped with a system that allows to start the tank from the inside.

Crude bearing roller

Crude bearing roller

Some of the chariots had to be replaced.

Rectifier roller

Rectifier roller

Rough rollers are not usable, they will be ground to receive bronze rings.

Rings of pebbles and shafts

Rings of pebbles and shafts

The rings of the carrier rollers are ready to be mounted, the track axles will be redone too.