Mark Moburg wrote:
>
> At 05:42 PM 4/21/97 -0500, you wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>Do you guys with 'ordinary' automatics try to guess when it is about to
> >>change gear and back off till it has? Or just leave the foot where it
> >>is and let the gearbox get on with it? Isn't the MG O/D constructed to
> >>the same principle?
> >>
> >>PaulH.
> >>(Still trying to catch up)
> >
> >Yes Paul, exactly the same principle and operation. I thought the same
> >thing when reading the posts, but apparently that fact was overlooked. I
> >was afraid of being flamed for stating the obvious, but since you said it
> >first, I will stand behind you (hopefully you will block enough of the
> >flames from reaching me) : )
> >
> >Chad
> >'72 B Daily Driver w/O/D and w/o a bit of concern about engaging or
> >disengaging....
> >
> . . . except that an automatic has a fluid coupling (torque converter)
> which absorbs some of the shock from trying to force the engine to slow down
> to match the higher gear ratio. Your O/D only has those diddly little
> friction plates on the planetary carrier. Guess what wears out after too
> many full-throttle engagements? (The main clutch -- under your left foot --
> won't slip enough to take up the difference). So, on moderate acceleration,
> I'd let the 'box get on with it. Under hard acceleration, back off when
> engaging for longer O/D life. My .02
>
> Mark Moburg
> markmoburg@mindspring.com
Good point.
PaulH.
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