Manual Transmission Synchronizer Ring

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What is the basic basic function of the synchronizer ring in a Manual Transmission?




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The syncro will allow the collar, driven by the shift fork, to reach the same speed as the gear on the main shaft & engage the teeth in one operation of the clutch system.
 
It also provides a blocking function to prevent the engagement lugs on the slider and the gear from contacting each other until they are rotating at near the same speed.
 
^^All three of the above. Basically to "synchronize" the moving parts so that the gears will mesh properly upon shifting to prevent gear crunch/grind/clash.
 
Yes to the above. A synchro eliminates the need to double clutch when shifting (another skill that used to be common, and is now lost).
 
The basic function of the synchronizer ring is to
create frictional torque on the cone and an indexing
torque on the teeth.


In a manual transmissions synchronization assembly,
the synchronizer blocker ring is of special importance
for shift behaviour. The synchronizer blocker ring
synchronizes two transmission parts rotating at
different speeds in the shortest time possible and with
little effort.

It is important to use dedicated, correctly designed fluids, with the correct frictional properties.

The synchronizer material used on the blocker ring has a major impact on the quality of the shift feel and the durability of the gear change system.

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Also called a baulk ring. Dunno about correct oil being that important....although it is.

BMC gearboxes took SAE30 in cars, but the commercial vans like the J4 had EP90....and then the same geartrain used in the Mini and 1100/1300 took 20/50. Perhaps it was a forgiving design, but when worn would crunch into gear no matter what oil was used.
 
I think the correct "dedicated" oil is very important.

Since most MT gearboxes are speced for a GL-4 protection rating and require specific friction modification, I see motor oils going the way of the Flat-top V8 for use in MT gearboxes, because motor oils don't address either requirement.
 
Originally Posted By: MolaKule
I think the correct "dedicated" oil is very important.

Since most MT gearboxes are speced for a GL-4 protection rating and require specific friction modification, I see motor oils going the way of the Flat-top V8 for use in MT gearboxes, because motor oils don't address either requirement.




I agree with you.

Motorcycles for example. Most have a shared sump using engine oil which is why I love my Harley. Dedicated trans oil,dedicated primary oil to which I use a JASO rated motor oil and of course the engine.
My Harley sounds like a can of marbles with certain engine oils and with others it is quiet as a church mouse. Not naming names though.
My tranny had a "clunk" going into first gear using Harley's oil which is supposed to be used in all 3 holes. Putting redline shockproof in the tranny cured the clunk too.
So yes molekule I hope your right and this trend carries into the mc industry as well.
 
Quite right.
There's no synchronisation mechanism so the lube requirements are different.
The advantage of having a separate compartment for the gear lube in a MC, is that it's possible to run a dedicated gear lube without any compromises for engine lubrication requirements.
The loads on a MC transmission are considerably less(though not inconsequential) than they are in a passenger car, or some other heavier vehicle.
Hence in a MC transmission, drive is usually transmitted through Spur gears because of the reduced loading, as opposed to Helical gears.
 
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