Diagnostic Dilemmas: Servicing Quadrajet Carburetors
src=”/wp-content/uploads/Articles/05_01_2008/39766Carb4jpg_00000021239.jpg” border=”0″ ” align=”right” alt=”photo 4: float level can easily be measured on the quadrajet.”/>can be measured by inserting a special Kent-Moore float level gauge into the bowl vent located just aft the choke valve. See Photo 4. Measuring the distance from the top of the bowl vent to the float and then subtracting the
Bar’s Leaks Introduces Professional DiFM HG-3 Head Gasket Repair Kit
For those times when mechanically fixing a blown head gasket or cracked block would cost more than the vehicle is worth, or when your customer just can’t afford the work, Bar’s Leaks introduces its new professional HG-3 Head Gasket Repair Kit ….
KTI Puts Brakes on Messy, Inefficient Line Bleeding
K-Tool International (KTI) introduces an automotive tune-up and brake bleeding kit. Generally a messy, two-person job, KTI’s kit was designed to allow a single technician to quickly and cleanly bleed automotive brake and hydraulic clutch systems, as well as get answers to ….
Makita’s New 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver Kit Provides More Torque with 18V Power and 12V Weight
Makita U.S.A., Inc. announces the release of its new 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver, model BTD141. This powerful impact driver delivers more work (1,330 in. lbs. of max. torque) yet weighs just 3.4 lbs. The BTD141 is another example of Makita’s commitment to innovative technology and ….
Tech Tip: The PCM Relies on Good Information from the Oxygen Sensors
Do you know your oxygen sensors? Oxygen sensors have been used for more than a quarter of a century, dating back to 1980 when the first computerized engine control systems appeared. The oxygen (O2) sensor is part of the fuel management system. It monitors unburned oxygen in the exhaust. The powertrain control module (PCM) uses this information to determine if the fuel mixture is rich (too much fuel) or lean (not enough fuel) ….
Remanufacturing Industry Association Strongly Supports Passage of ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) has declared its support of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) and strongly urges Congress to pass the legislation in order to ensure that car owners and their trusted repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the ….
Master Introduces New Heavy-Duty Deluxe Varitemp Heat Gun
Master Appliance Corp. has introduced its new Deluxe Varitemp Heat Gun, Model VTS-750, featuring a unique, versatile metal stand with adjustable circular frame and exclusive, pivoting spring-loaded sliding handle with ergonomic grip. The Deluxe Varitemp is ideal for hands-free or hand-held use in ….
Painless Tube Joints with PipeMaster
Industrial tube and pipe structures are required to have welds that are strong and safe. A PipeMaster tool will solve fitment problems, save time and material and guarantee a snug fit the first day on the job site. This tool provides the correct shape to cut for a perfect joint to avoid potentially unsafe gap-filling welds ….
Tech Tip: Fuel Pump Failures Can Set in with Little or No Warning, and Can Happen for any Number of Reasons
The fuel pump is the heart of the fuel system. Most late-model vehicles have an electric pump mounted inside the fuel tank. If the fuel pump stops working for any reason, the flow of fuel to the engine stops and the engine dies. Fuel pump failures tend to be sudden and unpredictable, with few symptoms to warn the motorist that trouble is brewing. And the higher the mileage on the vehicle, the greater the risk of ….
ASA Publishes Shop Owner Guidelines for Easier Extended Service Plan Processing
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced a new member benefit for ASA shop owners who accept extended warranty work from their customers. Outlining common practices of extended service plans (ESPs), ASA’s guidelines include a number of tips and recommendations to help streamline the repair process and ensure a positive experience for the customer as well as the repair facility ….