DCAT 116: Fundamentals of Transmission/Torque Converters

Credits 3
Component
LEC
A lecture/lab course that covers the basic components, clutches, torque converters, and various transmissions used in Caterpillar equipment. This course also covers constant mesh, sliding gear, hydrostatic synchromesh, and power shift transmissions involving planetaries. At the completion of this course, the student will have working knowledge of basic power train theory. (Su)