overrunning clutch

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• overrunning clutch starter drive — A starter drive that is mechanically engaged. When the engine starts, the overrunning clutch operates until the drive is mechanically disengaged. Also see freewheeling …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• overrunning clutch — [1] A clutch mechanism that will drive in one direction only. If driving torque is removed or reversed, the clutch slips. [2] A part of a starter motor designed to avoid armature damage caused by severe overrevving. [3] A device in an automatic… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• overrunning clutch — noun 1. : a clutch used in a starter that transmits cranking effort but overruns freely when the engine tries to drive the starter 2. : a special clutch used in several mechanisms that permits a rotating member to turn freely under some… …   Useful english dictionary

• overrunning clutch starter — See pre engaged starter …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• clutch — [1] An electrically operated coupling device that connects or disconnects the compressor pulley and compressor shaft [2] A device that disconnects the engine from the transmission, to allow the vehicle to change gears, and then allows the engine… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• clutch — clutch1 clutchingly, adv. clutchy, adj. /kluch/, v.t. 1. to seize with or as with the hands or claws; snatch: The bird swooped down and clutched its prey with its claws. 2. to grip or hold tightly or firmly: She clutched the child s hand as they… …   Universalium

• Overrunning alternator pulley — During normal operation alternator pulleys can rotate at up to 18,000rpm and coupled with rapid acceleration and deceleration can lead to premature alternator, pulley and drive belt failure. To prevent this Overrunning Alternator Pulleys (OAPs)… …   Wikipedia

• Clutch — For other uses, see Clutch (disambiguation). Rear side of a Ford V6 engine, looking at the clutch housing on the flywheel …   Wikipedia

• clutch starter — See overrunning clutch starter overrunning clutch starter drive …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• clutch starter drive — See overrunning clutch starter drive …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Sprag clutch — One way bearing combining sprags and bearing rollers in one race A sprag clutch is a one way freewheel clutch. It resembles a roller bearing, but instead of cylindrical rollers, non revolving asymmetric figure of eight shaped sprags are used.… …   Wikipedia