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Dual Clutch Transmission
A dual clutch transmission, commonly abbreviated to DCT uses two clutches, but has no clutch pedal. Sophisticated electronics and hydraulics…
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Semi-Automatic Transmission
A semi-automatic transmission (also known as clutch less manual transmission, automated manual transmission, flappy-paddle gearbox, or paddle shift gearbox) is…
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Clutches & Bands, Torque Converter, Valve Body
1. Clutches & Bands – These are friction devices that drive or lock planetary gear sets members. They are used to cause the…
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Planetary Gear Sets
The planetary gear set is the device that produces different gear ratios through the same set of gears. Any planetary…
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Automatic Transmission
The concept of an automatic transmission is new in India. An automatic transmission is amotor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as…
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Synchronized Transmission
Manual transmissions in modern passenger cars use synchronizers to eliminate the need for double-clutching. A synchro’s purpose is to allow…
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Double Clutching
Double-clutching was common in older cars and is still common in some modern Race Cars. In double-clutching, you first push the clutch…
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Five-Speed Manual Transmission
The five-speed manual transmission is fairly standard on cars today. Internally, it looks something like this: There are three forks…
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Working of Manual Transmission
When the gear selector fork is shifted into first gear, the collar engages the blue gear on the right: In…
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Components of Manual Transmission
The diagram below shows a very simple two-speed transmission in neutral: · The green shaft comes from the engine through the clutch. The green shaft…
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Manual Transmission
The first transmission invented was the manual transmission system. A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard…
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Types of Transmission System
1. Manual Transmission 2. Automatic Transmission 3. Semi-automatic Transmission:- a) Dual-clutch Transmission b) Sequential Transmission 4. Continuously Variable Transmission