I don't know a whole lot about transmissions and I'm sure someone else who
does know alot will interject with the proper explanation.. but until then-
an automatic transmission DOES use a clutch type mechanism (not the same as
a manual). I believe they call it a stall converter or something like that.
Therefore automatic transmissions CAN slip after a lot of use just like
manual clutches. I've had it happen on an older car I used to own so I know
what I'm talking about there.
-Eric
Black '99 Dakota Sport
4x4 Club Cab
5.2L 318 Automatic
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Crumley [mailto:mcrumley@airmail.net]
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 1999 3:11 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Selling My R/T
At 01:08 PM 5/12/99 , you wrote:
>ok, so you are trying to tell me that an auto (flame suit on now)
>doesn't slip?
No, I'm trying to tell you that an auto tranny doesn't have a clutch like a
manual.
>I have pulled 30 ft fifth wheel travel trailers with both an
>88' Dodge 350 Cummins auto and a 94 Dodge 3500 cummins 5spd and the clutch
>never slipped
Guess I didn't make myself clear. I wasn't talking about the clutch
slipping when it's engaged but rather slipping as it's *being* engaged. In
other words, as you're letting the clutch out it starts to grab a little
but it's also slipping. It continues to slip until it becomes fully
engaged. (If you don't believe me try driving around with your foot resting
on the clutch.) Common sense and the laws of physics dictate that the
heaver the load you're trying to get moving, the more wear and tear on the
clutch. It doesn't matter how expert you are at using the clutch, the
heaver the load, the more wear on the clutch. Auto tranny...no clutch, no
problem :-)
> Like I stated before, properly geared and ponied, a 5spd will outperform
an
>auto every time.
Outperform--no comment. If a couple of hundred pounds of towing capacity
makes that much difference, you probably need a bigger truck anyway.
Outlast--I don't *think* so. There are always exception to the rule, but on
average, properly geared and ponied :-) an auto will give you more trouble
and maintenance free towing. (flame suit....aww, screw it. Flame away.)
Mike Crumley 97 V6 Auto
mail to: mcrumley@airmail.net
I always keep a supply of stimulant handy in case
I see a snake, which I also keep handy. -- W.C. Fields
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