Automobile Engineer: 1964/05/20
From Graces Guide
Note: This is a sub-section of Automobile Engineer
CONTENTS —International Design Review
- Editorial. The Years Ahead 205
- Engines. Simpler petrol injection systems foreseen, furthering the prospects for stratified charge engines; new small engines and interesting detail developments. P. WINDSOR-SMITH 206
- Clutches. New diaphragm spring type clutch introduced and detail modifications to existing designs. R. F. ANSDALE 222
- Transmissions. Bottom gear synchronization, multi-cone synchromesh, some new American automatic transmissions, and an entirely new principle from Czechoslovakia. R. F. ANSDALE 224
- Transmission Shafts and Final Drive Assemblies. Improvements in universal joints, controlled flexibility in shafts, and a chain drive arrangement from Japan. R. F. ANSDALE 230
- Suspension and Steering. A new front suspension and, for rear suspensions, a de Dion and some independent systems. Interesting developments for G.T. cars, and an unusual layout from Japan 233
- Brakes. Continued advances with disc brakes in Europe and U.S.A, new cars in many countries expected to feature divided-line hydraulic systems; further developments foreseen in anti-skid devices and pressure modulation valves 243
- Electrical Equipment. More alternator-equipped European and British cars expected soon; iodine-bulbs introduced for lamps; new applications for printed circuits and semi-conductors L. GRIFFITHS 249
- Bodywork Highlights. Some of the outstanding features that will be dis¬cussed in greater detail in our next issue 258
Editor: T. K. Garrett
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