Magnetize Your Pegboard with Mechanic’s Time Savers Magna-Peg
Each compact unit contains high-powered permanent magnets behind a smooth surface to hold most any steel hand tool immediately.
Master Magnetics Offers Magnetic Impact/Heat Gun Holder
With 105 lbs. of pull, this magnet is sturdy enough to securely hold a wide range of tools.
J2534 Is Hot Topic at NASTF’s General Meeting at AAPEX 2016
The NASTF Fall 2016 General Meeting featured a technician’s primer on module programming describing how to configure a J2534 interface device for laptop programming.
Tackle Tough Nuts with AGS Ratcheting Flare Nut Wrench
The wrench fits completely around the hex of the nut, working on rounded and corroded tube nuts.
Tool Service Bulletin: Codes P0010-P0025 for Camshaft Position After Timing Belt/Chain Service
After a VVT actuator, chain/belt or guides have been replaced, codes P0010-P0025 and manufacturer codes for camshaft and crankshaft synchronization or correlation are set in the ECM. The engine may have diminished performance.
Programming with SAE J2534 Tops NASTF General Meeting at AAPEX
The program will include a presentation – “Installing the OEM’s SAE J2534” by Drew Technologies’ VP Brian Herron – and be followed by a panel of OEM experts who will discuss uses and limitations of the SAE J2534 tool.
OTC Introduces Weather Pack Ratcheting Crimper Kit and OBD II Scan Tool with Brake and Steering Angle Resets
In the expanded tool lineup is a new Weather Pack Ratcheting Crimper Kit, which allows technicians to manage environmentally sealed connection systems, and OBD II Scan Tool with Brake and Steering Angle Resets to assist with diagnostic work.
Keep Tools in Place with New Snap-on Magnetic Holders
Snap-on has created an array of tool organization options that hold sockets and wrenches in place for quick access. These three new magnetic holders attach directly to tool storage units.
Registration Open for ETI’s 36th Tech Week
This year’s Summer Tech Week will be held June 13-16 at the Marriott Troy in Troy, MI. Attendees will meet with FCA, Ford and V/W Audi at their facilities.
ETI Honors John Wiedemann with Founder’s Award
John Wiedemann was awarded the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI)’s 17th Founder’s Award at the group’s ToolTech 2016 convention in Monterey, CA.
