stator of a fluid torque converter
1Torque 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… …
2torque converter — A unit in an automatic transmission quite similar to the fluid coupling that transfers engine torque to the transmissioninput shaft. It also cushions the flow of power. Unlike the fluid coupling the torque converter can multiply engine torque.… …
3stator — [1] A small hub, upon which a series of vanes are affixed in a radial position, that is so placed that oil leaving the torque converterturbine strikes the stator vanes and is redirected into the pump at an angle conducive to high efficiency. The… …
4Automatic 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… …
5automatic transmission — an automotive transmission requiring either very little or no manual shifting of gears. Also called automatic, automatic drive. [1945 50] * * * ▪ mechanics arrangement of gears, brakes, clutches, a fluid drive, and governing devices that… …
6Diesel locomotive — Three styles of diesel locomotive body: cab unit, hood unit and box cab. These locomotives are operated by Pacific National in Australia …
7automobile — automobilist /aw teuh meuh bee list, moh bi list/, n. /aw teuh meuh beel , aw teuh meuh beel , aw teuh moh beel, beuhl/, n. 1. a passenger vehicle designed for operation on ordinary roads and typically having four wheels and a gasoline or diesel… …
8Turbo-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… …
9Hydramatic — (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… …
10GM Roto Hydramatic transmission — Roto Hydramatic (sometimes spelled Roto Hydra Matic or Roto Hydramatic) was an automatic transmission built by General Motors and used on some Oldsmobile and Pontiac models from 1961 to 1964. It was based on the earlier, four speed Hydramatic,… …
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