Choosing the Right Tools for Diesel Engine Service
Diesel engines are a popular alternative to gasoline engines because of their good fuel economy and torque. The main difference with working on diesels versus gasoline engines is that diesels have no ignition system. There are no spark plugs or ignition coils, but they do have glow plug start-up systems to help the fuel ignite when a cold engine is first cranked.
Snap-on Diagnostics Introduces ETHOS; The Affordable Handheld that’s Powerful and Upgradeable
The ETHOS Deluxe kit features software that communicates with vehicles back to 1980, covering manufacturer-specific codes and data for systems, from engine and transmission to ABS, airbag and more.
Service Guide: F-Series New Model 2004
A bold new look and some subtle changes probably best describe the 2004-and-up Ford F150. To the technician, it is the subtle changes that he or she needs to be aware of. Starting with the 2004 model year, Ford launched a new body style for the F150. The new body style truck is a new
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
Genius Tools Introduces the 18-Piece Master Universal Caliper Wind Back Set
The 18-Piece Master Universal Caliper Wind Back Set assists in the replacement of brake pads on most four-wheel disc brake vehicles. The tool and adapters position the brake pistons back into the caliper to allow clearance for newer, thicker brake pads.
Lisle’s Axle Seal Driver Installs Front Seals and Rear Axle Seals on Ford Vehicles
The double-ended adapter installs both front and rear seals. A long 27-3/4" handle reaches beyond suspension components to make hammering easier. The adapter is bored to fit over the axle stub.
Bosch Universal Alternators Catalog Covers Off-Road Applications
Now available from Bosch is a comprehensive 2006 catalog on Bosch universal alternators AL9971N and AL9972N for off-road applications and agricultural and industrial equipment. Off-road applications cover medium- and heavy-duty trucks with gasoline and diesel engines, while agricultural and industrial equipment includes tractors, lift trucks, loaders, cranes, windrowers, shovels and more.
Yellow Jacket Offers A/C Flush Kit
Easy-to-use system removes refrigerant oil, moisture and contaminants from system components and lines during retrofitting and compressor replacement. The kit includes rubber-tipped flush gun, canister with adapter, and A/C flush catch hose.
Rotor Runout: Cause and Correction
The vehicle owner may say that under light braking the vehicle pulses to a stop or under heavy braking the vehicle shudders. Technical service bulletins (TSBs) often describe these symptoms as a “judder.” There are only two causes for judder — lateral runout and disc thickness variation on the rotor’s friction surface. What could have
Diesel Engine Service, Tools & Equipment
Diesel engines are a popular alternative to gasoline engines because of their good fuel economy and torque. More than 55% of heavy-duty pickup trucks are now powered by diesel engines, as are 85% of Class 5 to 7 medium-duty trucks. The GM Duramax, Ford Powerstroke and Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel engines represent the bulk of