Excellent Video Explaining What a Rear Diff Is

[Xhumeka]

Sometimes when I try to explain to a 3wheeler n00b what a solid rear axle is, they look at me like WTF. Even when I try to explain what a differential is, it's quite often lost, and to be honest, half the problem is likely my poor explanation lol!

I came across this oldie-but-goldie video created back in 1937 that does such an excellent job showing/explaining that I had to share with you guys. Sorry if it's already been posted somewhere, I did a search but couldn't find anything so here it is:



Even knowing what one is and how it works, this video really does an amazing job at showing the thought process behind the invention.

[christph]

Nice, thanks for that.

[ps2fixer]

I saw this before, and shared it with a friend when trying to do the same thing lol.

[MRSOUND]

Actually was a very good explanation. Thanks for sharing. I learned something today.

[SteveCZ28]

thats a really great explanation of the diff...i like how they gradually introduced more parts, to descibe how they were being used and working with each other

[3Wheelermaniac3]

Cool video. Its cool to see how they solved problems back in the day.

[Jeff B]

I really enjoyed that. I love these old-timey informative pictures.

[rdlsz24]

Cool vid. I bet the guy narrating could have never imagined people would still be watching this 76 years later on "computers"

Rob