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Hidden Qualities in the New Ford Part 3

Description

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Map of Florida showing various cities. Hands adjusting testing instrument - man sitting behind desk assembling piston - interior of Ford engineering laboratory, workers at drafting tables - two men talking. “This roller bearing is used in the water pump.” Roller bearings on table. “These two small ball bearings and four aligned roller bearings are in the front axle assembly.” “Two ball bearings are used in the generator.” “The clutch and transmission contain seven ball and roller bearings.” “These seven are used in the rear axle assembly.” “A comparison of the largest and smallest roller bearing used in the car.” Two sets compared - set of Johansson gauges - two men in laboratory inspecting part - workers in laboratory testing parts - set of Johansson gauges - worker using spectrograph - parts being measured. Two retired large ships lashed together at dock; crane stacking large wooden beams, workers. [1926]

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Collection

Ford Motor Company Collection

Series

Motion Picture Films Relating to the Ford Motor Company, the Henry Ford Family, Noted Personalities, Industry, and Numerous Americana and Other Subjects

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Date
1926-01-01
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2:42