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Show CLUE TO CLUTCH ; MAXWELL REMEDY Sudden taking hold of the clutch of an automobile, that frequent and exasperating annoyance in the operation opera-tion of the ordinary machinery which all but precipitates the passengers from the car and works considerable' damage to the motor car In general, lb said to have been eliminated In the Maxwell through a unique construction of the Maxwell cluUn. Engineers and expert automobile builders for many years have sought a solution of this problem, the same being tho subject of pain taking investigation in-vestigation and experimentation. To ' a greater or lesser degree It is said I this damaging annoyance in the driving driv-ing of a motor car can be eliminated! and It Is stated that the Maxwell Motor Company has been eminently! successful In completely doing away, with the possibilities of a sudden grip, ing clutch. In order to obtain this desirable' feature In automobile construction toe Maxwell clutch assembly housing has been so constructed that the clutch is continually subjected to an oil bath. When operating the clutch, in making gear changes, the clutch falls back into position In such a manner that the film of oil wheh gathers on the clutch lining is gradually, but rapidly squeegeed from the lining, the clutch at tho same time taking a firmer and firmer hold. The operation Is automatic, but absolutely sure, and without jar to tho cars. Tho speed with which it Is accomplished accom-plished depends largely upon the speed at which the car Is traveling and the; dexterity of the driver in making the gear changes. It is stated by the best posted authorities au-thorities that a rough operating clutch does an immeasurable amount of damage dam-age to a car in a short period of time, producing quicker rear axle trouble, motor trouble and finally laying lay-ing up the car. A smooth, evenly operating clutch is therefore regarded as being highly essential to a long, useful life of an automobile, hence, the Maxwell bulldors make an especial point of this feature of that machine. |