Drive Shaft
01
Artifact Overview
In a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive automobile, the drive shaft transfers power from the engine, by way of the transmission, to the rear wheels, by way of the differential and rear axle. At both ends, universal joints -- like the one seen here -- allow the drive shaft to be connected at an angle.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Component (Object)
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.0.34.885
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Gold (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.125 in
Width: 3.75 in
Length: 20.5 in
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