"XJDano" (xjdano)
05/03/2014 at 22:21 • Filed to: None
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"XJDano" (xjdano)
05/03/2014 at 22:21 • Filed to: None | 2
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Ok, first of all here is an essential video got any gearhead to watch, it's called arround the corner, but explains the rear differential. But the gold mine is the other videos in that account, commercials from the 50's & 60's, safety films, old construction films, ect.
Here is the youtube channel: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
But what Im looking for is a video similar to this that explains the torque converter. I didn't see it from this channel, help?
Nibbles
> XJDano
05/03/2014 at 22:45 |
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The principle behind a torque converter is like taking a fan that is plugged into the wall and blowing air into another fan which is unplugged. If you grab the blade on the unplugged fan, you are able to hold it from turning but as soon as you let go, it will begin to speed up until it comes close to the speed of the powered fan. The difference with a torque converter is that instead of using air, it uses oil or transmission fluid, to be more precise.
A torque converter is a large doughnut shaped device (10" to 15" in diameter) that is mounted between the engine and the transmission. It consists of three internal elements that work together to transmit power to the transmission. The three elements of the torque converter are the Pump, the Turbine, and the Stator. The pump is mounted directly to the converter housing which in turn is bolted directly to the engine's crankshaft and turns at engine speed. The turbine is inside the housing and is connected directly to the input shaft of the transmission providing power to move the vehicle. The stator is mounted to a one-way clutch so that it can spin freely in one direction but not in the other. Each of the three elements have fins mounted in them to precisely direct the flow of oil through the converter
With the engine running, transmission fluid is pulled into the pump section and is pushed outward by centrifugal force until it reaches the turbine section which starts it turning. The fluid continues in a circular motion back towards the center of the turbine where it enters the stator. If the turbine is moving considerably slower than the pump, the fluid will make contact with the front of the stator fins which push the stator into the one way clutch and prevent it from turning. With the stator stopped, the fluid is directed by the stator fins to re-enter the pump at a "helping" angle providing a torque increase. As the speed of the turbine catches up with the pump, the fluid starts hitting the stator blades on the back-side causing the stator to turn in the same direction as the pump and turbine. As the speed increases, all three elements begin to turn at approximately the same speed.
Source: Carparts.com . This site did a much better job explaining the TC than I could.
davlac89
> XJDano
05/03/2014 at 22:49 |
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I'm amazed how those old videos explained these different mechanical subjects. I think the secret is to start at the beginning and to oversimplify it. Great find!
Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
> Nibbles
05/03/2014 at 22:49 |
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aka Magic.
EL_ULY
> XJDano
05/03/2014 at 22:51 |
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a shaft in the middle of the floor will inconvenient for the passenger's feet and will be awkward for carrying luggage. Lol and hella dangerous!
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Nibbles
> Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
05/03/2014 at 22:54 |
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Nah, the torque converter is pretty straightforward. Everything that happens after that is either magic or spacetime tomfoolery
Garrett Davis
> XJDano
05/03/2014 at 23:51 |
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Jalopnik's got you covered, buddy boy: http://jalopnik.com/5850910/how-do…
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XJDano
> Garrett Davis
05/03/2014 at 23:54 |
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yes this is the one, I knew I had seen it somewhere around here. was trying to explain it to my future brother in law and told him I would send this to him when i found it.
Thanks!
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Garrett Davis
> XJDano
05/03/2014 at 23:57 |
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No problem! I absolutely love those old videos. Thanks for sharing that channel.