STUDEBAKER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

500181

01/01/1950

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors Abstract
Content
THE principles of design and the operating characteristics of the Studebaker automatic transmission are presented here.
The basic transmission design consists of the following major elements:
  1. 1.
    A single-stage, three-element torque converter completely fabricated from stampings.
  2. 2.
    Two epicyclic single-planet helical gear sets.
  3. 3.
    Two gear-type oil pumps.
  4. 4.
    One multiple-disc clutch.
  5. 5.
    One single-plate disc clutch submerged in oil for direct drive.
  6. 6.
    Three band-type clutches with suitable servo mechanisms.
  7. 7.
    Three sprag-type freewheel units.
  8. 8.
    One valve block assembly.
  9. 9.
    One centrifugal mechanical governor.
Tests results and performance characteristics for the transmission are discussed briefly.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/500181
Pages
16
Citation
Churchill, H., "STUDEBAKER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION," SAE Technical Paper 500181, 1950, https://doi.org/10.4271/500181.
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Publisher
Published
Jan 1, 1950
Product Code
500181
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English