Technician A says that the greater the clearance between the gear pump housing and the gear, the more fluid can be pumped through the circuit. Technician B says that the front pump is turned by the torque converter hub. Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Technician B is correct because the front pump in an automatic transmission is typically driven by the torque converter hub. Technician A is incorrect because greater clearance between the gear pump housing and the gear would actually reduce the pump's efficiency and the amount of fluid pumped.

Technician a Says That the Greater the Clearance Between the Gear