Transmission Device
AssigneeT.K.T. Enterprises, Inc. (d/b/a Dealers Transmision Exchange)
InventorDavid Horvath
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Abstract
A transmission is provided including a splitter shaft having a concentric cavity defined in a distal end thereof and an outer wall surrounding the cavity. The outer wall has an increased thickness in order to reduce failure and fracturing in the outer wall area. A bearing hub adapted for supporting a larger bearing is also provided. The improved transmission may include a system for utilizing existing lubrication lines in order to lubricate a center section of the transmission. The components of the present invention may be provided as part of a kit for retrofitting an existing transmission in order to reduce failures and increase lifespan.
Claims3
1-11. (canceled)
A method for lubricating a center section of a transmission comprising the steps of:
- locating an existing lubrication line that runs adjacent said center section of said transmission;
- inserting a threaded connection into said lubrication line;
- attaching a tube onto said threaded connection;
- running said tube to a location adjacent components within said center section;
- and
- attaching a spray orifice to a terminal end of said tube.
13-16. (canceled)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.