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English translation: reverse torque

15:00 Jan 23, 2014
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Converters
French term or phrase: couple retro
pour Speed ratio > 0,85, la valeur Torque ratio est constante ≈1, y compris pour Speed ratio >1 en couple retro, lorsque la sortie convertisseur tourne plus vite que l’entrée

what is couple retro in the above?
TIA for any input
Clifford Marcus
Local time: 06:39
English translation:reverse torque
Explanation:
A torque converter can be used to assist engine braking on the overrun (reverse torque).
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George May (X)
Local time: 06:39
Grading comment
many thanks
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



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4 +1reverse torque
George May (X)


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reverse torque


Explanation:
A torque converter can be used to assist engine braking on the overrun (reverse torque).

George May (X)
Local time: 06:39
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
many thanks

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agree  Didier Fourcot: I see sometimes "reverse torque flow"
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