General Motors transmissions
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== Preamble == | == Preamble == | ||
| − | The History of the Hydramatic transmission began back in 1932 where it was introduced by Cadillac as the “shiftless transmission”. Anyone want to read about its history should go to this link, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydramatic . The scope of this | + | The History of the Hydramatic transmission began back in 1932 where it was introduced by Cadillac as the “shiftless transmission”. Anyone want to read about its history should go to this link, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydramatic . The scope of this article is mainly centered around the transmissions of the 60’s to present date, however, if there is interest in prior years it can certainly be included. |
This article will concern itself with the different types of transmissions used by General Motors, and their physical and mechanical properties. | This article will concern itself with the different types of transmissions used by General Motors, and their physical and mechanical properties. | ||
| − | First, a transmission is a way of applying torque from an engine through a differential to a wheel, causing forward (or reverse) motion of a standing body. | + | First, a transmission is a way of applying torque from an engine through a differential to a wheel, causing forward (or reverse) motion of a standing body. |
== 1. Types of Transmissions == | == 1. Types of Transmissions == | ||
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