The Romance Of The Motorcar AKA The Motorcar And Its Mechanism - Reel 8 (1935)

c. 1935 The negative of “The Romance of the Motorcar“ is titled “The Motorcar and its Mechanism.“ This record details differences between the pos and neg reels for what is essentially the same film. Check against other records. Reel 8. The Universal Joint is described via diagrams and animations. A joint is taken apart. Fabric discs are shown via diagrams. C/U of the part in the engine. Propeller shaft is described and shown. Bevel pinion is featured. Torque reaction is described via an animation. The torque tube is shown via a diagram. The back axle is described. Car chassis is turned over to show the location of the back axle. Internal workings are shown. Cornering is illustrated by two mechanics who turn two wheels at different rates. C/U of cogs being turned by hand. The Differential device is described. Stop frame animation used to show trajectory of wheels when a car turns. Problems that would be encountered if both wheels solidly connected to the axle are illustrated. Various par