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I've noticed that a lot, or all, London double deck buses have a device on
the end of the rear right axle which keeps approximately upright as the
wheel turns. What is it?



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"John Rowland" wrote in message
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I've noticed that a lot, or all, London double deck buses have a device on
the end of the rear right axle which keeps approximately upright as the
wheel turns. What is it?

Wheel Revolution counter?

See http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/50...scription.html

Reminds me of:
http://www.kididdles.com/lyrics/b014.html

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David Bennetts
Australia




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