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lock-up clutch — Automatically engaged clutch in a lock up torque converter which prevents slipping losses. Also see torque converter lock up clutch … Dictionary of automotive terms
torque converter lock-up clutch — An automatically engaged clutch in a lock up torque converter which prevents slipping losses … 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
Torque converter — A torque converter is a modified form of fluid coupling that is used to transfer rotating power from a , such as an internal combustion engine or electric motor, to a rotating driven load. Like a basic fluid coupling, the torque converter… … Wikipedia
Dual clutch transmission — Transmission types Manual Sequential manual Non synchronous Preselector Automatic Manumatic Semi automatic Electrohydraulic … Wikipedia
Ford Bordeaux Automatic Transmissions — Ford Motor Company s Bordeaux Automatic Transmission Plant, in Blanquefort, France (in the Bordeaux metropolitan area) produces automatic transmissions for a variety of rear wheel drive vehicles. The facility opened in 1973 and was shortly… … Wikipedia
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
Hydramatic — (also known as Hydra Matic) was an automatic transmission developed by both General Motors s Cadillac and Oldsmobile divisions. Introduced for the 1940 model year, the Hydramatic was the first fully automatic mass produced transmission developed… … Wikipedia
Semi-automatic transmission — Transmission types Manual Sequential manual Non synchronous Preselector Automatic Manumatic Semi automatic Electrohydraulic … Wikipedia
Torque limiter — A torque limiter is an automatic device that protects mechanical equipment, or its work, from damage by mechanical overload. A torque limiter may limit the torque by slipping (as in a friction plate slip clutch), or uncouple the load entirely (as … Wikipedia
