I remember when I delivered newspapers as a kid after school, (it was an afternoon paper) my mom used to drive me when the snow was too high for my bike.We were going up this steep hill (in a 1973 rear wheel drive Buick Regal)and sure enough,we got stuck almost at the top.Well,she tried to "rock" the car to get it moving again. The problem was she didnt wait until the wheels had totally stopped spinning before she changed gears.Then it happened,she was spinning in drive,and quickly went into reverse....BAM!! is all I remember hearing,and as a 12 year old kid I knew that wasnt good! Turns out mom had cracked the transmission housing,along with internal destruction.That was the end of that Turbo transmission.
How bad for the A/T is spinning tires in the snow?
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Originally Posted By: Onmo'Eegusee
I dont think so. They fail doing a burnouts, which is a continuous albeit heavy load. No shock there.
Doing burnouts is a huge shock load to break the tire loose and a heavy load maintain spin. In the snow its difficult to KEEP them from spinning with the least power you can manage. Thats the difference....Of course the thing will blow up if you rock it going form "R" to "D" as fast as the shift selecter will allow. Nowadays some computer controls will not allow a gear selection form neutral above 750- rpms. Most automatics are very tough and can handle much abuse.
I dont think so. They fail doing a burnouts, which is a continuous albeit heavy load. No shock there.
Doing burnouts is a huge shock load to break the tire loose and a heavy load maintain spin. In the snow its difficult to KEEP them from spinning with the least power you can manage. Thats the difference....Of course the thing will blow up if you rock it going form "R" to "D" as fast as the shift selecter will allow. Nowadays some computer controls will not allow a gear selection form neutral above 750- rpms. Most automatics are very tough and can handle much abuse.
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This is what can happen. Along with a little engine fire due to the hot fluid hitting the exhaust. If the tire spins fast enough it can also explode.
The carrier pin broke or came loose, hitting the case and breaking it in half. The main harness, axle boot, rack and ps hoses were damaged due to debris. The wire harness, boot, and ps hose were also damaged due to a small fire. This was caused by excessive tire spin on snow and ice while the vehicle was on a hill. The excessive spinning caused the fluid to overheat but the real failure was due to the hard part (pin) failing. After a couple of tries the driver should have either rolled back to the bottom and made another attempt with more speed or simply had a tow truck come. Total damage approx. $4,000 and it had to be towed anyway.
The carrier pin broke or came loose, hitting the case and breaking it in half. The main harness, axle boot, rack and ps hoses were damaged due to debris. The wire harness, boot, and ps hose were also damaged due to a small fire. This was caused by excessive tire spin on snow and ice while the vehicle was on a hill. The excessive spinning caused the fluid to overheat but the real failure was due to the hard part (pin) failing. After a couple of tries the driver should have either rolled back to the bottom and made another attempt with more speed or simply had a tow truck come. Total damage approx. $4,000 and it had to be towed anyway.
Omno - Right. It's not the shock.
Having a wildly spinning gear around the stationary one wears, galls, and pukes it. They are not designed for this - just some spinning or when taking turns.
Shock load breaking would be a perfect tooth that is broken off.
cfromc - JB Weld is only $5 - that should fix her up!
Having a wildly spinning gear around the stationary one wears, galls, and pukes it. They are not designed for this - just some spinning or when taking turns.
Shock load breaking would be a perfect tooth that is broken off.
cfromc - JB Weld is only $5 - that should fix her up!
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Originally Posted By: mechtech2
Omno - Right. It's not the shock.
Having a wildly spinning gear around the stationary one wears, galls, and pukes it. They are not designed for this - just some spinning or when taking turns.
Shock load breaking would be a perfect tooth that is broken off.
cfromc - JB Weld is only $5 - that should fix her up!
Dude, that might take two packages of JB Weld.
Omno - Right. It's not the shock.
Having a wildly spinning gear around the stationary one wears, galls, and pukes it. They are not designed for this - just some spinning or when taking turns.
Shock load breaking would be a perfect tooth that is broken off.
cfromc - JB Weld is only $5 - that should fix her up!
Dude, that might take two packages of JB Weld.
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Originally Posted By: mechtech2
Omno - Right. It's not the shock.
Having a wildly spinning gear around the stationary one wears, galls, and pukes it. They are not designed for this - just some spinning or when taking turns.
Shock load breaking would be a perfect tooth that is broken off.
cfromc - JB Weld is only $5 - that should fix her up!
Dude, that might take two packages of JB Weld.
And some duct tape
Originally Posted By: mechtech2
Omno - Right. It's not the shock.
Having a wildly spinning gear around the stationary one wears, galls, and pukes it. They are not designed for this - just some spinning or when taking turns.
Shock load breaking would be a perfect tooth that is broken off.
cfromc - JB Weld is only $5 - that should fix her up!
Dude, that might take two packages of JB Weld.
And some duct tape
Bam....Been there done that. Sometimes they don't crash the case until long after the fact.
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