Re: 54 Patrician correct engine accessories

Posted by HH56 On 2012/12/24 11:29:32

Gear start was the name originally given at late 54 introduction to what became the Twin Ultramatic in 55 and 56. Guess they must have let engineering have the first go at a name instead of the ad people.

Like the later units, it had a two position forward or drive select function. One position would start and stay in high range with the shift to direct drive as regular Ultras had always done.The other or gear start position would start in low, shift to high, then into direct drive. The valving was refined for 55 and then refined again for 56.