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Old 08-16-2013, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by RRPhil View Post
Yes, it’s a hydrokinetic coupling when ‘open’


Impeller


Turbine

but I’m referring to the lock-up clutch operation which locks the turbine to the impeller (or, at low engine speeds allows a small but controlled speed difference)



It uses just a single, but large diameter, friction plate (shown in red above) :



Phil
That explains the friction mod pack controlling TC slip, thanks. If anyone could explain it clearly I knew it would be you.
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