
LAYSHAFT GEARBOXES 253
Figure 15.35 Remote type of gear lever control for
transversely mounted gearbox (Talbot)
1 gear lever
2 control tube
3 operating arm, gear selection
4 adjustable rod, gear selection
5 relay lever, gear selection
6 relay lever
7 relay lever, gear engagement
8 adjustable rod, gear engagement
9 relay support, final drive
The steering column type of gear change control
(Figure 15.36) was an American development of the
late 1930s, following its introduction by General Motors
on their 1938 Pontiac, although the basic idea was
pursued by designers of some very early cars. Its purpose
was to give the front-seat passengers mor ...