Tech Tips: Active Radius And Its Effect On Clutch Torque Capacity
Many newer-design clutch friction discs are
JASPER Updates Transmission Hydraulic Clutch Testing
The Quality Engineers of Jasper Engines & Transmissions have updated the company’s transmission hydraulic clutch testing process. Hydraulic clutch testing is a method of simulating the operation of a transmission clutch. The process identifies defective clutches not typically identified by dynamometer testing.
ZF Services Expands Late Model And Foreign Nameplate Coverage
ZF Services North America has announced the release of its new 2013 Sachs Clutch Catalog with expanded coverage for late-model vehicles and foreign nameplates.
Memory Lane: Getting The Krazy Kar Back On The Road
Sometimes it is the simplest of projects that end up being the most fun, and provide the longest-lasting memories.
JASPER Offers Aisin AS68RC Transmission for Dodge, Ram Diesel Chassis
Jasper Engines & Transmissions announces the release of the Aisin AS68RC automatic transmission. The available applications for this six-speed transmission include: Mid 2007-2010 Dodge, Ram 3500-5500 Cab-Chassis mounted behind the 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine.
Ohio Technical College Partners with Jasper Engines & Transmissions
Ohio Technical College (OTC), a premier provider of specialized technical training in a wide variety of transportation fields, has formed a partnership with Jasper Engines and Transmissions to use its products in the school’s Automotive and Auto-Diesel programs.
LuK Clutch Distributes Technical Assistance Poster
Schaeffler Group USA Inc. has initiated the distribution of more than 180,000 LuK-branded technical assistance posters promoting proper diagnosis and installation of clutch kits, clutch hydraulics and flywheels. The poster is designed to help technicians identify common installation errors that lead to unwarranted product returns and reduction in productivity at the shop level.
Tech Tip: Dodge Ram Transmission Weakpoint Leads to Converter Update
The main reason this occurs is that the piston is not properly centered on the turbine hub of the converter.
Timing Belt Replacement on Jeep’s 2.4L PowerTech Engine
In its short life, the engine was available in the 2002-’06 Jeep Liberty (first generation), as well as the 2004-’06 Jeep Wrangler, but was discontinued when Jeep introduced the Compass and Patriot small crossovers.
Transmission Tech Tip: Active Radius
Many newer design clutch friction discs are designed with a thinner band of friction material than the original disc that came in the vehicle.
Beck/Arnley Launches New Website
Beck/Arnley has launched a new website to highlight its line of genuine, OE-quality fluids specifically designed for Asian import vehicles. The Beck/Arnley fluid line covers such vehicles as Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Toyota, Lexus, Scion, Subaru, Nissan, Infiniti, Acura and Honda.
New TransTec Smart Phone App Identifies Transmissions by Vehicle
A new smart phone app that identifies automatic transmissions in virtually any vehicle in the world is now available free from Corteco, supplier of TransTec transmission and power steering kits.