Motor Vehicle Mechanics | ClipArt ETC

The Motor Vehicle Mechanics ClipArt gallery offers 238 illustrations of motor vehicle mechanics, including circuit diagrams of numerous parts of cars made by several manufacturers.

A diagram showing 3-volt scale connected across a circuit.

3-Volt Scale

A diagram showing 3-volt scale connected across a circuit.

A diagram showing 30-volt scale connected across storage battery terminals.

30-Volt Scale

A diagram showing 30-volt scale connected across storage battery terminals.

A device used to absorb mechanical shocks, as a hydraulic or pneumatic piston used to dampen the jarring sustained in a moving motor vehicle.

Shock Absorber

A device used to absorb mechanical shocks, as a hydraulic or pneumatic piston used to dampen the jarring…

Diagram showing air gaps between parts of Gray & Davis apparatus.

Air Gaps

Diagram showing air gaps between parts of Gray & Davis apparatus.

Diagram showing a method of connecting ammeter to a 300-ampere shunt.

Ammeter

Diagram showing a method of connecting ammeter to a 300-ampere shunt.

This illustration shows an Anzani Radial Motor with stationary cylinders and its many parts: Exhaust Valve, Valve Tappet, Air-Cooled Cylinders, Magneto, Carburetor, Gasoline Supply Pipe, Induction Tube, Intake Valve.

Anzani Radial Motor, with Stationary Cylinders

This illustration shows an Anzani Radial Motor with stationary cylinders and its many parts: Exhaust…

Wiring diagram showing Remy ignition and Bijur starting and lighting systems on 6-16, 8-16, 6-17 and 8-17 Apperson cars.

Apperson

Wiring diagram showing Remy ignition and Bijur starting and lighting systems on 6-16, 8-16, 6-17 and…

Diagram for testing open- or short-circuited generator armature coil with ammeter.

Armature Coil

Diagram for testing open- or short-circuited generator armature coil with ammeter.

The steering arrangement of a Clarkson-Capel Steam Wagon.

Steering Arrangement

The steering arrangement of a Clarkson-Capel Steam Wagon.

A typical steering arrangement of a Gobron-Brillie Carriage

Steering Arrangement

A typical steering arrangement of a Gobron-Brillie Carriage

A double semi-elliptical spring attachment that is used on electric vehicles. The body gains benefits of spring action because it is suspended by links on the extremities of the springs

Spring Attachments

A double semi-elliptical spring attachment that is used on electric vehicles. The body gains benefits…

Wiring diagram for the Delco Single-Unit system on the Auburn Six-40.

Auburn Six-40

Wiring diagram for the Delco Single-Unit system on the Auburn Six-40.

Wiring diagram for auto-lite system on Chevrolet (Royal Mail and Baby Grand Models) showing two-wire connections.

Auto-Lite System

Wiring diagram for auto-lite system on Chevrolet (Royal Mail and Baby Grand Models) showing two-wire…

A back axle of a Leyland petrol wagon illustrating direct drive. The middle casing houses the reducing and differential gear, while the wheel axles are going through the box. The gears are moved by a shaft coming from the engine, rotating the gears and the wheels.

Back Axle of Leyland Six Ton Petrol Wagon

A back axle of a Leyland petrol wagon illustrating direct drive. The middle casing houses the reducing…

Rear Axle

A scroll-elliptic rear axle rear spring. It is used on Packard Light Cars. The C-shaped upper part is…

Bijur starting and lighting installation on King Eight-Cylinder Cars, Model EE.

Bijur

Bijur starting and lighting installation on King Eight-Cylinder Cars, Model EE.

Bijur vibrator voltage regulator.

Bijur

Bijur vibrator voltage regulator.

Bijur starting and lighting installation on King Eight-Cylinder Cars, Model EE.

Bijur

Bijur starting and lighting installation on King Eight-Cylinder Cars, Model EE.

Bijur starting and lighting installation on Jordan Sixty.

Bijur

Bijur starting and lighting installation on Jordan Sixty.

Bijur system (two-wire) installed on the Jeffery Chesterfield Six.

Bijur

Bijur system (two-wire) installed on the Jeffery Chesterfield Six.

Wiring diagram for the Bijur system on the Hupmobile.

Bijur

Wiring diagram for the Bijur system on the Hupmobile.

Wiring diagram for the Bijur system on the Apperson Car.

Bijur

Wiring diagram for the Bijur system on the Apperson Car.

Bijur system as installed on earlier models of Scripps-Booth cars.

Bijur

Bijur system as installed on earlier models of Scripps-Booth cars.

Bijur starting and lighting installation on Jeffery Six, Model 671.

Bijur

Bijur starting and lighting installation on Jeffery Six, Model 671.

Bijur

Bijur starting and lighting installation on Winton Touring Six, Model 22-A.

Bijur

Bijur starting and lighting installation on Winton Limousine Six, Model 22-A.

Bijur

Simplified Bijur ignition, starting, and lighting diagram for Packard "Twin Six", models 2-25.

Wiring diagram of Bijur System for Packard "Twelves."

Bijur System

Wiring diagram of Bijur System for Packard "Twelves."

This is the chassis of a vehicle without any wheels, just the metal framework which is usually tested at factories for standards before being shipped to the following production line.

Vehicle Body Without Wheels

This is the chassis of a vehicle without any wheels, just the metal framework which is usually tested…

Boilers that have been improved for use in coaches and carriages. The boiler on the left was developed by Summers & Ogle, the other by Maceroni & Squire.

Improved Boilers

Boilers that have been improved for use in coaches and carriages. The boiler on the left was developed…

Bosch ignition and U.S.L. starting and lighting installations on the Mercer, Series 22-70.

Bosch

Bosch ignition and U.S.L. starting and lighting installations on the Mercer, Series 22-70.

Bosch Pedal

Wiring diagram for first part of downward movement of Bosch Switch Pedal.

Wiring diagram for Bosch-Rushmore Starting System on a Mercer Car.

Bosch-Rushmore

Wiring diagram for Bosch-Rushmore Starting System on a Mercer Car.

Bosch-Rushmore ignition, starting, and lighting installation on the Marmon, Model 34.

Bosch-Rushmore

Bosch-Rushmore ignition, starting, and lighting installation on the Marmon, Model 34.

A vehicle brake is used to slow down a vehicle by converting its kinetic energy into heat. The basic hydraulic system, most commonly used, usually has six main stages. The brake pedal, the brake boost (vacuum servo), the master cylinder, the apportioning valves and finally the brakes themselves.

Automobile Brake

A vehicle brake is used to slow down a vehicle by converting its kinetic energy into heat. The basic…

"Crankcase showing bearings. The heart of the automobile is the engine. It is built around the crankcase, which is its foundation or base." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 01: Crankcase

"Crankcase showing bearings. The heart of the automobile is the engine. It is built around the crankcase,…

"Crankcase with crank-shaft and fly-wheel added. The crankshaft serves the same purpose in an automobile as the pedals do on a bicycle. The fly-wheel on the end helps it to keep turning at an even speed." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 02: Crank-Shaft and Fly-Wheel

"Crankcase with crank-shaft and fly-wheel added. The crankshaft serves the same purpose in an automobile…

"Cylinders showing piston in place and connected to crankshaft. Gasoline vapor is exploded in the cylinders. This pushes the piston down, and as the piston is connected to the crankshaft it starts the crankshaft turning. The piston and the rod that connect it to the crankshaft are just like the feet and limbs of any one riding a bicycle." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 03: Cylinders Showing Piston and Crankshaft

"Cylinders showing piston in place and connected to crankshaft. Gasoline vapor is exploded in the cylinders.…

"The gears or 'cogwheels' are for running the fan, the pump and other parts." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 04: Cogwheels

"The gears or 'cogwheels' are for running the fan, the pump and other parts." -Bodmer, 1917

"Cylinder added to crankcase. The cylinders are next bolted down to the crankcase, the pistons and crankshaft having been connected. A cover is placed over the gears to keep them clean." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 05: Cylinder Added to Crankcase

"Cylinder added to crankcase. The cylinders are next bolted down to the crankcase, the pistons and crankshaft…

"An oil pan or reservoir is attached to the bottom of the crankcase to hold oil for the engine." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 06: Reservoir Added

"An oil pan or reservoir is attached to the bottom of the crankcase to hold oil for the engine." -Bodmer,…

"The carburetor furnishes the gasoline vapor for the cylinders. It is connected to the engine by a crooked pipe called the intake manifold. After the gasoline has been exploded a valve opens and allows the burned gases to escape through another pipe, called the exhaust manifold." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 07: Carburetor

"The carburetor furnishes the gasoline vapor for the cylinders. It is connected to the engine by a crooked…

"Oil pump and filler added to motor. Oil is poured in the spout which is at the left of the carburetor. It runs down into the reservoir and is pumped up through the engine a little at a time." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 08: Oil Pump and Filler

"Oil pump and filler added to motor. Oil is poured in the spout which is at the left of the carburetor.…

"The electric generator makes electricity to be used for starting the engine and lighting the car." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 09: Electric Generator

"The electric generator makes electricity to be used for starting the engine and lighting the car."…

"The magneto gives an electric spark, which explodes the gasoline in the cylinders. The water pump keeps water flowing around the cylinders to prevent them from getting too hot. This water comes back to the pump through the radiator at the front of the car. Wind blows through the radiator and cools off the water. The tire pump on up-to-date cars is run by the engine. It does not pump except when the gears, which are shown in the picture, are pulled together." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 10: Magneto

"The magneto gives an electric spark, which explodes the gasoline in the cylinders. The water pump keeps…

"An electric motor starts the engine by turning the fly-wheel. This makes it unnecessary to get out and crank the car by hand." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 11: Motor

"An electric motor starts the engine by turning the fly-wheel. This makes it unnecessary to get out…

"The transmission is added. The transmission makes it possible to reverse the car. It also enables the driver to go into high-speed gear when on level roads and low-speed gear for starting and for pulling hills." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 12: Transmission

"The transmission is added. The transmission makes it possible to reverse the car. It also enables the…

Building an Automobile, Step 13: Frame

"Double-drop pressed steel frame. The frame on which the car is built." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 14: Elliptic Springs

"Addition of semi-elliptic and three-fourths-elliptic springs to frame. Large springs are placed at…

Building an Automobile, Step 15: Front Axle

"Adding the front axle." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 16: Rear Axle

"Showing addition of full-floating rear axle." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 17: Engine and Transmission Attached to the Frame

"Completed engine and transmission is next fastened to the frame and connected to the rear axle by the…

Building an Automobile, Step 18: Gasoline Tank

"Showing addition of gasoline tank and gas lead to carburetor." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 19: Steering Gear

"Showing how steering gear is connected." -Bodmer, 1917

"Wheels are next added to chassis." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 20: Wheels

"Wheels are next added to chassis." -Bodmer, 1917

"Completed chassis with radiator added. The water which keeps the engine from getting too hot is pumped around the cylinders and then through the radiator. The wind blows through the little openings in the radiator, and cools off the water. Then the water is pumped around the cylinders again." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 21: Radiator

"Completed chassis with radiator added. The water which keeps the engine from getting too hot is pumped…

"The steps and fenders are next attached." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 22: Fenders

"The steps and fenders are next attached." -Bodmer, 1917

"The finished car." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 23: Finished Car

"The finished car." -Bodmer, 1917

Friction Shoe Car Brake

A brake is a device that decelerates a moving object such as car, converting its kinetic energy into…

A carburetor basically consists of an open pipe, a "throat" or "barrel" through which the air passes into the inlet manifold of the engine.

Vehicle Carbureter

A carburetor basically consists of an open pipe, a "throat" or "barrel" through which the air passes…