Holley Introduces Carburetor Installation & Tuning DVD
Introducing the best thing to happen in carburetor installation and tuning since the invention of the wrench. Everything you ever wanted to know about Holley carburetors is included in this two hour DVD.
IPA’s #8005 Fuse Saver Enables Technicians to Troubleshoot Shorts in the Electrical System
Have you ever had a blown fuse and wished you had 30 new fuses so you could keep replacing the blown fuse until you found the short? Now, you can plug in the Fuse Saver’s fuse box adapter into the blown fuse socket and troubleshoot the short.
When it Absolutely has to be Accurate, ‘Turn’ to KTI Digital Torque Wrenches
K-Tool International (KTI) has added digital torque wrenches to its product line. KTI’s new digital torque wrenches eliminate the possibility of human error with a series of lights and alarms that immediately alert the user to torque readings that are "over or under" entered values.
Stanley Vidmar Debuts New Mobile Toolbox for Service Technicians
Stanley Vidmar has introduced a newly configured, shallow-depth mobile tool cabinet that gives service center technicians easy access to their most accessed tools. Clean styling, durable construction and a range of configuration options make it the perfect solution to work efficiently and maximize organization and security of valuable equipment.
Viewpoint, Quality not Price
Last month, I offered up 50 tips to improve your business in 2008. Tip 31 was “Ask suppliers for better pricing. The worse they can say is no.” I received an email from a reader about it: I’m the third generation in a parts jobber/warehouse. We specialize in fleets, especially cab fleets that experience rough,
Brake Tech: What is a Complete Brake Job?
Most motorists know brake linings don’t last forever. Brake pads and shoes use friction to stop a vehicle, so every time the brakes are applied the linings experience wear. After so many stops, the linings wear out. The rate at which the linings wear out depends on the frequency of use, how hard the brakes
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EGR Issues: Dealing with P0401 Codes
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Mitch’s World: Who Says?…Having Sense Enough to Choose Your Words Wisely
A Lesson In Choosing Words Wisely I’m the last person in the world to minimize the power of words. They have been a recurring theme in my life since I was a small child and shared a single bedroom with my two younger brothers. Then, the words came together in stories about distant worlds and
Is There Enough Pressure? Fuel Injection Diagnosis & Service
One of the first questions that should always be asked — and answered — when diagnosing a fuel-related complaint on a fuel injected engine is, “What is the fuel pressure?” All too often, technicians assume fuel pressure is “good” without actually measuring it with a gauge. If the engine runs, they assume the injectors are