Heavy Duty Truck Systems 6th Edition – Chapter 17 – Lecture Summary &
Practice Questions
What is the main difference between a torque convert and standard fluid coupling? - ANS ✔✔A
torque converter is capable of multiplying torque.
What is most commonly used to mount a torque converter to the engine crankshaft? - ANS
✔✔A flexplace
Which of the torque converter components is known as the "driving member"? - ANS ✔✔The
pump/impeller
Which torque converter component is splined to a shaft that connects to the forward clutch of
the transmission? - ANS ✔✔The turbine
Which of the torque converter components is responsible for torque multiplication? - ANS
✔✔The stator
Which median is used to transfer energy through the torque converter when it is not in lockup
mode? - ANS ✔✔Transmission fluid
Practice Questions
What is the main difference between a torque convert and standard fluid coupling? - ANS ✔✔A
torque converter is capable of multiplying torque.
What is most commonly used to mount a torque converter to the engine crankshaft? - ANS
✔✔A flexplace
Which of the torque converter components is known as the "driving member"? - ANS ✔✔The
pump/impeller
Which torque converter component is splined to a shaft that connects to the forward clutch of
the transmission? - ANS ✔✔The turbine
Which of the torque converter components is responsible for torque multiplication? - ANS
✔✔The stator
Which median is used to transfer energy through the torque converter when it is not in lockup
mode? - ANS ✔✔Transmission fluid
