Whipple (AutoRotor) Compressor

[Frederic Breitwieser]

Hey Jim!

> > make the vehicle shift "quicker", which reduces the catch time on the
> > little dog clutches in the auto transmission, so they last longer.

> I have never seen any of these little dog clutches. Please tell me more.

A dog clutch is two metal plates that have mating "teeth", and when pushed 
together, they "mate" better than two flat surfaces.  Detriot Lockers (I 
think) have them, not automatic transmissions.  I was responding to your 
message while chugging coffee getting ready for the train.  :)


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