transmission · FF-0019

How can a three-speed overdrive act like six gears?

Ed explains how the overdrive supplies intermediate ratios so the three-speed can be shifted through a sequence resembling six forward ratios.

Expert
Ed Smith
Evidence
expert attributed
Component
three-speed electric overdrive
Applicable scope
later Ford Flathead V8 driveline
Original BTG sourceFord Flathead Overdrive: KEEP the Column Shift or Add a 5-Speed?
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