Differentials - how they work

[frugalangler]

I saw this neat video (albeit a little old, but very good explanation) and thought some that aren't quite as knowledgeable in engineering might benefit.

It's a principle that is taken for granted, but without we'd be lost. Good to understand the hows of machinery.

I posted the link a bit into the video, the first few minutes are boring.

 

[CincyFlyer]

That's pretty cool. I think every instructional/news/documentary film from that era was narrated by one of maybe three people!

 

[k0ua]

yep, that is an oldy but goody. I have posted it several times over the years.

 

[George2615]

I think I remember seeing that video (or one very similar) way, way, way back in high school auto shop class.

 

[Industrial Toys]

My hat (not that I wear one) would go off to the people capable of designing stuff like that for the benefit of so many. I could go on about stuff like that, but would just get myself into trouble.

 

[LD1]

Need to post that video anytime anyone touts that an open differential means a one-wheel drive

 

[chado613]

That's pretty neat!