The 1978 Chrysler Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch

780100

02/01/1978

Event
1978 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
A torque converter lock-up clutch was introduced by Chrysler Corporation in a majority of its passenger cars in the 1978 model year. The lock-up clutch improves fuel economy by eliminating torque converter slip in direct gear above a predetermined speed. The clutch and its controls were designed to fit within the confines of the existing transmission. The development of the clutch was primarily concerned with achieving adequate endurance life, good shift quality and isolation of torsional vibrations.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/780100
Pages
12
Citation
Blomquist, A., and Mikel, S., "The 1978 Chrysler Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch," SAE Technical Paper 780100, 1978, https://doi.org/10.4271/780100.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1978
Product Code
780100
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English