Whipple (AutoRotor) Compressor

[Barney Ward]

John Hess wrote:
> 
> Hey, guys (and a doll or two)...
> 
> This is not the whiffle supercharger group, nor is it the automatic
> transmission discussion group.  Let's hear from someone with something
> to contribute regarding efi (the title of the group).
> 
> ----------
> From:  Frederic Breitwieser[SMTP:frederic.breitwieser at mcione.com]
> Sent:  Tuesday, June 17, 1997 5:46 AM
> To:  'diy_efi at coulomb.eng.ohio-state.edu'
> Subject:  RE: Whipple (AutoRotor) Compressor
> 
> 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.  :)
> 
> Frederic Breitwieser
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> Bridgeport, Connecticut
I agree with Mr. Hess, let's discuss fuel injection, and besides, I
would rather Have a Cat clutch. Detroit Redwings have these...