So many stories, whats the truth? Fluidrive 3 speed

[Slick Steve]

Sorry in advance for my ignorance, but I am new and trying to learn. Can someone explain how to operate the 3 speed Fluidrive Transmision? How is it different than a standard 3 speed trans?

thanks!

[48mirage]

go to wikipedia and type in fluid drive.

[PatS....]

The 3 speed fluid drive transmission car is no different from a regular 3 speed car, EXCEPT that you can let the clutch out without stalling the car.

No difference in shifting at all because it's the same 3 speed transmission.

Simply put, you have a "torque converter" in place of the normal flywheel. The regular clutch is bolted to that and behind is a regular 3 speed.

(in this case, there is no torque multiplication and so the "torque converter" is actually just a fluid coupling)