Drive train conversion apparatus

Details Drive train conversion apparatus Drive train conversion apparatus

1992-07-23

1993-12-07

Braun, Leslie A.

Machine element or mechanism

Elements

Gear casings

747301, 74745, 180347, 180364, F16H 5702

Patent

active

052674886

ABSTRACT:
A novel housing adapts a clutch for installation in series with a torque converter in modified rear- engined, air-cooled Volkswagen vehicles. The housing provides a rear partial chamber housing the clutch and flywheel, and is interposed between an automatic transmission bell housing and a manual transmission of the vehicle. The housing uses preexisting fasteners to bolt to both the bell housing and the transmission. The clutch and flywheel are driven by the torque converter, and a release bearing is retained within the housing. The housing also bolts to the manual transmission using preexisting fasteners. The manual transmission is modified to include an input shaft from an automatic transmission. The engine is displaced 2.5 inches to the rear. Accelerated wear to the clutch and constant velocity joints is mitigated, while driving characteristics of a manual transmission are retained.

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