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Originally Posted by ken1mod
What is the difference between automatic low gear and manually selected low gear?????
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Ken1mod:
Well I believe that Automatic Low Gear is a Short term / Temporary Shift like first starting out or Down-Shifting for a Passing gear.
A Manually Selected Low Gear would be Locked in / Permanent Gear. It would not release from Low until you moved the Shift Lever.
But wither you Manually or Automatically shifted into Low it would still be the same Low.
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Well I believe that Automatic Low Gear is a Short term / Temporary Shift like first starting out or Down-Shifting for a Passing gear.
A Manually Selected Low Gear would be Locked in / Permanent Gear. It would not release from Low until you moved the Shift Lever.
But wither you Manually or Automatically shifted into Low it would still be the same Low.
Jay
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Manual low is solidly engaged in both directions, that is, manual low will slow down the vehicle. When first gear is engaged by the valve body in drive, it drives through a one way (sprag?) clutch so your coffee isn't knocked out of your hands when coming to a stop. automatic low drives through a free-wheel.
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Originally Posted by ken1mod
Manual low is solidly engaged in both directions, that is, manual low will slow down the vehicle. When first gear is engaged by the valve body in drive, it drives through a one way (sprag?) clutch so your coffee isn't knocked out of your hands when coming to a stop. automatic low drives through a free-wheel.
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very good reason not to jerk down into 1st gear at speed unless absolutely necessary, manual shift into 1st only from stop. Sprags are fragile and expensive and usually cause other damage when they grenade.