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Re: [Land-speed] Running an Automatic Trans without a Torque

To: Jim Dincau <jdincau@qnet.com>, drmayf@mayfco.com, land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Land-speed] Running an Automatic Trans without a Torque
From: Chris R Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:13:51 +1300
A friend who has a LSR early Falcon set up a C4 with front pump driven by 
shaft from pump with flat disc attached that bolted to flywheel.
Had trans fluid dump valve attached to what was clutch pedal. Worked 
perfectly.
Chris Harris.........NZed.

> Mayf,
>     The parts you describe are usually used on short track cars, stocks, 
> modifieds, super modifieds etc. They generally use them with the hydraulic 
> valve setup as described by J D Tone. This valve allows gradual 
> application of pressure to the clutch pack so the car can be moved away 
> with out a push truck. This is common in circle track racing associations 
> that require a self start capability. I have never seen one advertised for 
> anything other than a powerglide.
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