NEW TYPE GEAR-BOX
ON CADILLAC AND LA SALLE
In the latest models for both cars, an entirely new mechanism has been developed. It is called the “synchromesh” mechanism and the name refers to the act of making the gears run at the same rate of speed just prior to actual shifting. With this transmission, clashing of gears is said not to occur at any speed. The get-away is
greatly accelerated and an important safety factor is introduced in ' the driver’s ability to shift instantaneously from high to second gear for brakingpurposes.
This synchronising effect is brought about by a pair of simple cone clutches which are actuated by the control lever through a cam mechanism. As the control lever leaves neutral position it engages one or the other of the cone clutches just long enough to synchronise the two members, so that when a final movement of the control lever is made, the teeth which interlock to take the drive are travelling at the same rate of speed.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 510, 13 November 1928, Page 7
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168NEW TYPE GEAR-BOX Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 510, 13 November 1928, Page 7
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