Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
roller clutch — A clutch, using a series of rollers placed in ramps, that will provide drive power in one direction but will slip or freewheel in the other direction. Also see stator roller clutch … Dictionary of automotive terms
clutch — [1] An electrically operated coupling device that connects or disconnects the compressor pulley and compressor shaft [2] A device that disconnects the engine from the transmission, to allow the vehicle to change gears, and then allows the engine… … Dictionary of automotive terms
reactor one-way clutch — See stator roller clutch … Dictionary of automotive terms
Automatic transmission — An automatic transmission (commonly AT or Auto ) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. Similar but larger devices are also used for heavy… … Wikipedia
Turbo-Hydramatic — Infobox Automobile name=Turbo Hydramatic production=1964– manufacturer=General Motors class=3 speed longitudinal automatic transmission predecessor=Dynaflow Hydra Matic Powerglide Jetaway Super Turbine 300 successor=4L60 E/4L65 E 4L80 E/4L85 E… … Wikipedia
Steam engine — A steam engine is a heat engine that performs mechanical work using steam as its working fluid. [ [http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/564472/steam engine steam engine Britannica Online Encyclopedia ] ] Steam engines have a long history,… … Wikipedia
