Self-propelled vehicles; a practical treatise on the theory, construction, operation, care and management of all forms of automobiles (1906)
Homans, James E. (James Edward), b. 1865 · New York, T. Audel & Company · leaf 638
ed.When this swinging link is in the position shown in the drawing,the wagon moves straight ahead; when it is brought downward,to the position marked astern, the direction is reversed. Theintermediate point, of course, has no effect on the movement ofthe valve. This device furnishes a simple and… … Fig. 459. —Change Speed Gear used on the Thornycroft Steam Wagon. revolutions and 35 brake horse-power at 770 revolutions, whenthe low speed gear is in use. This is an exceptionally high rat-ing for an engine of this size; measuring only 3^x2^x1^ feet,and weighing less than 500 pounds. Contrary to…
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