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I Saw The Crow (Engine Management Light) And Died..Views : 2439 Replies : 30Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Jun 12th, 2021, 09:37 | #31 | |
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A bit of digging online reveals my guess is partly right - only partly right and i didn't foresee how the 4-speed Mini/ADO16/Allegro/Metro 4-speed auto does in fact work. Interesting reading : https://web.archive.org/web/20131018...A/page172.html In very simplistic terms, a set of differential style crownwheel and pinions arranged as a two-speed gear train to give one intermediate and one direct ratio. Couple this to a second similar unit and you can create at least a 4-speed box. With that in mind, oil-splash lubrication would happen while towing so wouldn't be a problem. I suspect i could tow my other beast although the warning exists not to so i don't want to risk it. That uses what is essentially a manual gear train and hydraulic clutch packs which are operated by electronic controls and solenoid valves, shifts quicker than a manual and no heavy brake bands to incur power losses - win-win situation!
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