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26 Jul 2011 at 9:35 am #147JohnKeymaster
This is an edited email I received from Patrick:
Since having a serious accident (I was on foot … on a zebra crossing ) I can still drive but not a car with manual transmission! So, I would like to have a 2CV EQUIPPED with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if possible on the steering column, I think it will be better than a T bar on the floor?) I always wanted to have a 2CV since I was young (as I am French). Can anybody tell me if this project is possible, and what would be an estimate of the cost?
Yours sincerely.
Patrick
26 Jul 2011 at 10:05 pm #610Peter GibbsParticipantPatrick I have read in a few articles that there is an centrifical clutch pack that can be installed that would be as good as an auto , … but where are all the experts Viking would know… but he is away at a rally , lucky B…gger cheers Peter
3 wheels are more interesting than 4
27 Jul 2011 at 12:21 pm #611JohnKeymasterYep, I am sure that Viking will be able to tell us more.
I found a few links that might get you thinking:Intro from wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-automatic_transmission#Citro.C3.ABnhttp://wikicars.org/en/Semi-automatic_transmission
Looks like it should be able to be fitted to a 602 engine as well:
http://www.ecas2cvparts.co.uk/centrifugal-clutch-friction-ring-26mm-wide-2cv6-p-1522.htmlhttp://www.citroenet.org.uk/passenger-cars/michelin/dyane/dyane.html
27 Jul 2011 at 8:40 pm #612Peter GibbsParticipantWell thats what I get for opening my mouth , a quick scan of the articles in the links by John indicate that the centrifical clutch is only good for 1st and 2nd gear…..sorry to get your hopes up , But I was thinking that the centrifical clutch coupled with a hand clutch or even a hand clutch might be the way to go …..or you could add a little vac pump or air compressor with a small accumulator tank and change with a button using air , as third and forth changes can be quick …. so install a trafficlutch for start up 1 st and second , wow that might even improve the perfromace 😀 then use the air to change to third and forth ….that could be a fun project…… if there is a will there is a way ….. how bad do you want a 2 CV
1 Aug 2011 at 2:44 pm #6172CVikingParticipantHow many other forums can this question be found?
http://www.international2cvfriends.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3175 -
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