A manual transmission is often
referred to as a stick shift or standard transmission, essentially used
in the automobile industry. This type of transmission features gear
ratios that are selected by engaging pairs of gears inside the
transmission.
Types of Manual Transmission
- Synchronized Systems : This type of
transmission system or gearbox does not require synchronization with
the driver while changing gears.
- Unsynchronized Systems : This type of
transmission system or gearbox allows free spinning of gears with
their relative speeds synchronized by the driver for avoiding
clashing and grinding of gears.
Types of Gearbox Available
There are different types of gearbox available and with different
mountings. Some of them are :
- Floor Mounted Shifter
- Column Mounted Shifter
- Sequential Manual Shifter
Advantages of a Manual Transmission System
- Cheaper than the automatic transmission system.
- Better fuel economy than other transmission systems.
- Requires low maintenance.
- Does not require active cooling.
Manual Transmission 
