Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Ken Peavy, owner Peavy’s Garage Katy, TX www.peavys-garage.com Peavy’s Garage is a family-owned and operated shop, AAA approved since 1970. We also have Peavy’s Tire & Automotive in Houston. About five years ago, we discovered BG products and equipment, which increased our business by 30% and profits greatly. General service techs operate the equipment, which
Mac Tools Introduces Two New Bit Drivers
Mac Tools introduces the Stubby Ratcheting Screwdriver and the T-Handle Ratcheting Screwdriver. With today’s confined spaces and the growing use of bit driven fasteners, these new additions to the Mac Tools line of Ratcheting Screwdrivers are must-have products. The Stubby design is great for low clearance areas such as under the seat or dash, while the T-handle is perfect for situations requiring the ability to apply high torque.
Honda Tech Tip: Diagnosing Knocking Sound Coming from the Front Suspension
Vehicle owners may complain of a knocking coming from the front suspension while driving over a bumpy road. This can be caused by the damper shaft nut not being tight enough. To correct this problem, loosen and retorque the damper shaft nut to the appropriate torque specification.
Ingersoll Rand’s Multi-Voltage LED Task Light Runs up to 10 Hours on Single Charge
Ingersoll Rand has again extended its line of IQV Series cordless tools to include the TL10 task light. As one of the most versatile task lights in the industry, the TL10 joins a platform of tools that already includes several models of Impactools, drill/drivers, ratchets and grinders.
Lisle Corporation’s Inner Tie Rod Bushing Socket Fits in Tight Spaces
Lisle’s Inner Tie Rod Bushing Socket for Chrysler, the Lisle 31050, fits where conventional sockets cannot. It removes 7/8" or 22mm hex headed bolt that attaches the inner tie rod bushing to the rack and pinion on 1993-2004 Concorde, LHS and Intrepid.
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Jeff Hume, John Partipilo, Terry Kirschbaum and Jesse Hernandez CMJ Automotive Addison, IL We went through an extensive study of the tools we use most often and the ones we just like a lot. Our list is in no particular order. Snap-on MODIS Scanner — Helps us diagnose vehicles faster and more efficiently. Huth Pipe
SP Tools Offers Offset Damper Pulley Holding Tool
SP Tools now offers a Honda and Acura long 4-inch Offset Damper Pulley Holding Tool, #60100A, that works with all older and new applications. Simply insert the tool, with a breaker bar attached, into the 50 mm harmonic damper pulley and, using a ratchet with a socket attached, R&R the pulley bolt.
Tech Tip: Knocking from the Front Suspension on Honda Civics
Some owners of Honda Civics may complain of a knocking coming from the front suspension while driving over a bumpy road. This may be caused by the damper shaft nut not being tight enough. To correct the problem, loosen and retorque the damper shaft nut to the appropriate torque specification.
Lisle Corporation Introduces New Hose Clamp Vise
Lisle Corporation’s Hose Clamp Vise, #44480, is designed to fit in tight spots. It is 3-5/8" long and opens to 2-1/8". It is used to relieve clamp spring pressure in very tight spots.
Diagnosing & Servicing Automatic Transmissions
To prevent having any service from being over sold or under sold, it is important to not only know that a particular service should be performed, but also why it should be performed. That knowledge can also help you spot when to recommend that service, and when not to. When speaking about transmission fluid, the