This isn't about selling an R/T
Date sent: Thu, 13 May 1999 15:39:27 -0500
From: "Steed, Eric P" <Eric.Steed@usa.xerox.com>
Subject: RE: DML: Re: Selling My R/T
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Send reply to: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> 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
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>
|{eith R. Phelps
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