A hydro static drive is a device that consists of a positive displacement
pump and a series of pistons in a series of bores arranged like the magazine
of a revolver. As fluid is pumped in the piston presses on a slip plate.
The angle of the slip plate determines how much rotation of the cylinder
barrel will result from a given amount of piston travel (forward or reverse
direction). This results in a completely variable, but none the less, very
tight transmission.
Hope that helps.
-=-
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Skillcorn" <steve.skillcorn@sanrise.com>
To: "Military Vehicles List" <mil-veh@skylee.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2000 05:21
Subject: [MV] Hydrostatic Drive
> Does anyone know anything about Hydrostatic Drive, what it does, what it
> costs, and if it can be used to convert an Amphibious Vehicle such as a
DUKW
> to a more modern drive system.
>
> It appears on quite a few MV refit web pages, but no one appears to
mention
> what it is or what it costs.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Steve
>
>
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