Manual Transmission Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• baulk ring : two words. brass part of the synchronising assembly that locks the hub to the gear.
• selector fork : two words. moves the synchronising ring when engaging a gear.
• spur : another name for straight cut gear.
• first : the lowest ratio forward gear.
• synchronising : ensuring two parts are aligned to enable engagement of the sleeve or collar.
• bellhousing : flanged area for the clutch and flywheel that bolts the gearbox to the engine.
• thrust washer : two words. prevents axial movement.
• detent spring : two words. holds the gear in position once selected.
• bearing : allows the shafts to rotate freely by reducing friction.
• reverse gear : two words. sliding gear that allows the output shaft to turn the same direction as the input shaft.
• dog tooth : two words. type of gear found on the baulk ring and on the main gear.
• reverse switch : two words. turns on the light at the rear of the car when driving backwards.
• input shaft : two words. the first shaft to rotate in the gearbox.
• interlock : prevents two gears being selected and engaged at the same time.
• fourth : has a 1:1 ratio.