Trans & Converters Flashcards
3 basic elements of a torque converter
Pump/ impeller
Stator
Turbine
Describe a Pump impeller
Turned by engine
What is the Stator
Splined to a ground sleeve has a one way clutch
Where is the Turbine
Splined to input shaft of transmission
What way does a torque converter rotate
Counter clockwise
What is coupling
When everything is moving as one unit
Components of AMT
Torque converter
Multi disc clutches
Planetary gearing compounded
Hydraulic circuitry
What is Hydro dynamic
Low pressure high flow
Torque converter connecting members
Transfers torque , multiplies torque , dampens torsional vibrations
What are the Two oil flow phases
Vortex
Rotary
What is Vortex flow
Torque multiplied, fluid forces into a vortex only if stator is stationary
What is Rotary
Coupling phase
Stator is free to move , rotary flow
Describe Drive and driven in torque converter
Impeller drive
Turbine driven
Gives power output to transmission
What is the Stator operation
One way clutch
Faster oil flow and higher torque moves stator
Hydrostatic
High pressure low flow
Average torque multiplication
2:1
Over running clutch types
Spring and rollers
Sprag clutches
Stall speed
Max engine rpm when engine is at full throttle, turbine is stationary
Stall test precautions
Don’t stall test in reverse
Don’t test longer than 30 seconds
Oil temp under 300 degrees
Stall test spec are out by 200 rpm
Tranny slipping
Oil level Low
Oil level too high
Oil airated
If stall test fine but high fluid temp
Stator May be stuck
Cooler may not be operating
Engine cooler not working
Free wheel stator
Low speed starts
No power low speeds
Elevated oil temp
Stuck stator
High fluid temp
Not reaching top speed
3 phases
Torque multiplication
Coupling phase
Lock up
Low power complaint
Stator , do stall test
Tranny fluid
Designed per tranny for differ t materials that need to be lubed
Clutch assemblies and clutch packs
3 steel 3 friction
5 steel 5 friction
Clutch assembly
Allows for the transfer of torque through planetary gearset
Torque transfer and brake Device
Two types of clutch Discs
Friction and steel reaction discs
Steel reaction discs
Stationary , don’t rotate
Actuating Piston assembly’s are
Hydraulically actuated to apply clutch
Max difference in speed = Max ____
Torque multiplication
Stall tests can be within how many RPM
150
Max oil temp
300F
Retarder
Is for breaking
Forward clutch used for
For any forward speed