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Subject: Re: [Leica] RE: Farm Tractors &SUV's(direct shift twin clutch gearbox)OT
From: Johnny Deadman <lists@johnbrownlow.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 10:23:57 -0500
References: <E53FB93B-2D66-11D8-A255-0003938C439E@btinternet.com>

Do you think they would do a retrofit onto the tractor?

On Dec 13, 2003, at 7:21 AM, Frank Dernie wrote:

> There will be less wear on syncro rings if you double de-clutch 
> correctly, however judging whether you are doing it correctly is 
> difficult with a syncro box unless you know what to feel for. If the 
> syncro rings are not the limiting factor in the transmission life 
> saving them won't help:-)
> Frank
>
> On Saturday, December 13, 2003, at 11:54  am, Patrick Jelliffe wrote:
>
>> Hi Frnak,
>>
>> Should I be double clutching when I downshift my Volvo
>> 544?  I have the standard 4 speed, and single
>> clutching seems fine, but I'd like to get another 40
>> years out of the tranny...
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Patrick
>>
>> --- Frank Dernie <Frank.Dernie@btinternet.com> wrote:
>>> Excellent - I believe it works extremely well AFAIK
>>> developed by
>>> Porsche racing quite a few years ago - I have
>>> forgotten the name they
>>> gave it.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Saturday, December 13, 2003, at 11:09  am, animal
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>> http://www.audi.com/com/en/new_cars/driveline_suspension/
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>> directshiftgearbox/technicaldetails/technicaldetails.jsp
>>>> nice idea no?
>>>>
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