Unit Clutches

Unit Clutches

Powershift dual-clutch transmission that comes from Ford

The head can be adjusted by turning the track all the changes ahead of the Ford Motor Company.

At the end of 2008, the automaker launched the next generation of its large pickup, the F-Series truck This was supposed reality have been released for about months, but due to high gas prices, Ford has delayed production for several months in an attempt to draw its remaining stocks of the previous generation models. The wait was a success, Ford has managed to clear inventory contributed to sales for the year.

In early 2008, the automaker announced that the company would make a change important strategy for the introduction of several small car market in North America from the 2010 model year. These models are currently selling well in Europe and elsewhere, will allow Ford to offer a range of fuel efficient vehicles to complement its fleet to try to compete with Asian manufacturers whose lines lead in car fuel economy today.

Other changes announced by Ford include the introduction of EcoBoost engines waiting, new lines of hybrid fusion and Milan, and options for the new engine Ford F-150.

Recently, Ford announced a dual-clutch Powershift transmission is available in his car starts small segment in 2010. A six-speed automatic transmission, the technology offers a fuel efficiency of a manual gearbox with the convenience and ease of an automatic transmission High quality.

"PowerShift represents a real competitive advantage for Ford and is one of several technologies that help our platforms Small global automotive define a new global standard for efficiency and quality of the disc, "said Barb Samardzich, vice president, Global Mechanical Engineering, has announced production time in 2009 PowerShift Automotive News World Congress. "The advanced six-speed is an improvement compared to automatic transmissions today in terms of fuel economy, while providing customers with a driving experience more enjoyable. "

This move will allow Ford to offer close to the technology model line width of six-speed automatic transmission for 2013, a feature of any other car manufacturer offers. Although more expensive to produce than four or five-speed transmissions, the six-speed transmission gives results much better for highway fuel economy.

"A dry clutch is very nice for light vehicle applications," said Piero Aversa, Director of Engineering Ford automatic transmission. "PowerShift is more efficient, reduce weight, more durable, more efficient and the unit sealed for life, not requiring regular maintenance. "

An example where the new transmission will be done using the Ford Focus. Compared to the current standard rate four-speed automatic transmission, dual-clutch six-speed is thirty pounds less. Powershift, unlike Conventional automatic transmissions do not need torque converter or planetary gears heavy standard automatic, so that the weight gain.

About the Author

Matthew C. Keegan is a freelance writer who resides in North Carolina. Matt is a contributing writer for Andy's Auto Sport an aftermarket supplier of quality parts including Ford Explorer hub adaptor and Ford Contour lowering springs.

del sol tranny removal?

how many bolts are on the a 93 del sol tranny? I take out all that I can see but the tranny woldn't come loose even thought I hammer it. My problem is that it wouldn't go in gear unless your force it in........so I'm thinking it could be the pressure plate cause I don't wanna change the whole clutch unit.