Tech Feature: Laser Ignition Technology
Since the earliest days of the internal combustion engine, spark plugs have provided the ignition source for the air/fuel mixture. Over the years, spark plugs have gotten smaller, and the use of exotic metals in their electrodes has extended plug life to 100,000 miles or more. But spark plugs still have a conductive center electrode
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Adnan “Ed” Anwar, president/master technician Checkered Flag Automotive Lacey, WA I own Checkered Flag Automotive with my wife Mary. I’ve been fixing vehicles since 1982. I’m a certified master technician, CM HDT, Auto L1, PSI and CNG. We have owned the business since 1998 and purchased the shop and land in 2005. Checkered Flag has
LoggerHead Tools Introduces Pro-Gear Line of Professional-Grade Tools
LoggerHead Tools LLC recently launched its Pro-Gear line of professional-grade tools. The first in this series are professional versions of its award-winning Bionic Wrench and Bionic Grip hand tools. Both feature an Interlock mechanism that stays engaged while under torque load and a nickel finish for added corrosion-resistance and durability.
Grey Pneumatic Offers Four Socket Sets in One
Exclusive from Grey Pneumatic is a new 1/4"-drive set of 6-Point Impact Sockets (Set No. 9748). Like four sets in one, this complete set includes fractional sizes 3/16" to 9/16", as well as metric sizes 4 mm to 15 mm, in both standard and deep length.
Spark Source
Since the earliest days of the internal combustion engine, spark plugs have provided the ignition source for the air/fuel mixture. Over the years, spark plugs have gotten smaller, and the use of exotic metals in their electrodes has extended plug life to 100,000 miles or more. But the basic design of a spark plug really
SP Tools Introduces Universal OHC Valve Spring Compressor
The #91400A Universal OHC Valve Spring Compressor from SP Tools can be used with the cylinder head on the engine and in the vehicle or with the cylinder head removed. It allows for multi-point adjustability for proper alignment of the depressing tube with the valve stem.
The GearWrench Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket System Securely Holds the Drain Plug
The Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket System allows easy removal of hot, rounded and difficult-to-reach drain plugs. Specially designed sockets feature a magnetic core that holds the drain plug fast and prevents the plug from falling into the drain pan during use.
Grey Pneumatic Introduces New 1/4-Inch Drive Set
Exclusive from Grey Pneumatic is a new 1/4-Inch Drive Set (Set No. 9748) of six point impact sockets. Like four sets in one, this complete set includes fractional sizes 3/16" to 9/16", as well as Metric sizes 4mm to 15mm, in both standard and deep length.
Sir Tools Offers Solution for Prying Open Strut Clamps of Hub Castings
Sir Tools brings you these special Oval Pin Drive Bits with a 1/2-inch drive needed for the crucial task of prying open strut clamps of hub castings. The bottom end of the strut is inserted into a clamp or vise of the hub casting. With time and exposure to the elements, there is a considerable amount of metal-to-metal bonding between the strut and clamp.
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