The Chrysler PowerFlite Transmission

540261

01/01/1954

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors Abstract
Content
THE design and construction of the PowerFlite automatic transmission are described by the authors.
It is of the torque converter type, some models being water-cooled, while others are direct air cooled.
Details of the hydraulic controls are explained, including the one-piece shift valve and the shuttle valve for controlling closed-throttle shifts.
It is claimed that this transmission has relative simplicity, light weight, and smoothness of operation.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/540261
Pages
15
Citation
Rodger, W., and Syrovy, A., "The Chrysler PowerFlite Transmission," SAE Technical Paper 540261, 1954, https://doi.org/10.4271/540261.
Additional Details
Publisher
Published
Jan 1, 1954
Product Code
540261
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English