The Romance Of The Motorcar AKA The Motorcar And Its Mechanism Record F Reel 7 (1935)

Reel 7. The theory of the plate clutch is described via an animated diagram. Technique of slipping the clutch is described. C, U of clutch mechanics. C, U of the flywheel and cork disc. C, U of wheel being turned by hand. Springs are placed into holes into a breather plate. Two parts of the clutch mechanism are fixed together. Withdrawal fork is added to the clutch. C, U of a foot depressing clutch pedal. C, U of the clutch mechanism in situ. Drawing of all the various parts of the clutch. Gearbox is described. Theory of the lever is described via a graphic animation. Quote from Archimedes: A lever is a rigid Gears are illustrated by animations. Reverse gear is also explained. C, Us of engine showing gearbox. Cross section showing action of gears. Hand shown holding gear stick connected to the gear box. C, U of section of gearbox showing how the gear stick moves. Top shot of the gear stick knob. The different gears are described intercut with C, Us of foot depressing the clutch and hand mo