I think there was mention of a working reverse gear from James Tone how can
you do that for push start only? Or I did not understand if it was required
or optional. Might check the rule book or with inspectors on that one. I had
thought and possibly wrong that other than special construction and
motorcycle you had to have a reverse gear.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Larry Mayfield
To: Dave Dahlgren
Cc: land-speed@autox.team.net
Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 11:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Land-speed] Running an Automatic Trans without a Torque
Converter
Hmm, not sure where in my request for parts info and or experience running a
trans without a TC, I mentioned the need for a flywheel, clutch, clutch
pedal or anything else like that. Looking for a direct coupling that
connects teh crankshaft directly to the input shafts on teh rans and also
provides for the trans front fluid pump. Made for 'glides and I know of a
number of folk who use them. Bell housing is empty except for maybe a flex
plate for starter operation. Noting else in there. Does require a push
start off the line but for B'ville that's ok with me.
So, I do not understand the comment regards all the other stuff.
mayf
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Worlds Fastest Sunbeam, period.
204.913 mph flying mile
210.779 mph exit speed
On 12/1/2011 7:25 AM, Dave Dahlgren wrote:
By the time you buy the parts make all the mods to put a clutch in front of
the automatic then buy a clutch flywheel master cylinder clutch cylinder
throwout bearing clutch pedal assembly and appropriate scatter sheild you
will be money behind and have more parts to hurt you than you had. For low
cost buy a race converter that is made for what you want to do. It also
depends on the gear ratios in your transmission and what the torgue
multiplication was doing to help you as well. Years ago I played with a
'clutch flight' and it was a tinkerer's nightmare and the car was not faster
in any way it just broke more often.
Dave
527 mph @38000 ft row 14 seat A
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