Types of Axles in Automobile Engineering: Front, Stub, Rear and Tandem Axles
Axles in an automobile fall into four groups. Front axles are either live (driven) or dead (non-driven). Stub axles, which carry the front wheels…Read More →
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Propeller Shaft and Universal Joints: Construction, Working and Types
A propeller shaft carries rotary drive from the gearbox output to the final drive in the rear axle, and it has to do that…Read More →
Troubleshooting and Remedies of the Transmission System (Manual Cars)
Most manual transmission problems show up as one of a few symptoms: the clutch slips, drags or judders; gears are hard to engage, grind…Read More →
Hydrodynamic Torque Converter: Parts, Working Phases, Efficiency and Uses
A hydrodynamic torque converter is a fluid drive that sits between an engine and a gearbox and, unlike a plain fluid coupling, multiplies torque:…Read More →
Overdrive in Automobile: How an Overdrive Gear Works and When to Use It
Overdrive in an automobile is any gear ratio below 1:1, so the transmission output shaft turns faster than the engine crankshaft. A 0.8:1 overdrive,…Read More →
Synchromesh Gear Box: Construction, Working, Types and Common Faults
A synchromesh gear box is a constant-mesh manual gearbox fitted with synchroniser units that use a friction cone to bring a free-running gear and…Read More →