Sonnax has a new drop-in Zip Valve product: signal accumulator piston kit (p/n 154740-06K). Including four piston sets that fit any of seven locations in GM 8L45 and 8L90 units, this kit allows bores to be reconditioned quickly and easily with no reaming required. The hydraulic integrity of the VFS signal pressure circuits are re-set.
OTC has released the new TJHP15 transmission jack. The jack is air-assisted and has a 1,500-lb. capacity. According to the company, features include rugged wall tubing and an oversized base; foot-operated air pump controls the air-powered hydraulic operation, which lifts the head quickly to the work location; and included safety chains. Specs of the TJHP15
OTC has released the new TJHP15 transmission jack. The jack is air-assisted and has a 1,500-lb. capacity.
According to the company, features include rugged wall tubing and an oversized base; foot-operated air pump controls the air-powered hydraulic operation, which lifts the head quickly to the work location; and included safety chains.
American Powertrain announced that it now offers a new ProTwin twin disc clutch kit for GM, Ford and Mopar performance applications. The kit comes with a billet steel flywheel, pressure plate, two drive discs, floater, flywheel crank bolts, pilot bearing and alignment tool. Each clutch kit comes fully balanced and features 1100 ft./lbs. of torque
Sonnax has introduced a new Smart-Tech clutch kit for optimizing clutch capacity and guarding against clutch burnup in GM 4L60, 4L60-E, 4L65-E and 4L70-E transmissions. This kit (part no. 77734-01K) includes eight .067-in. BorgWarner high-energy frictions and seven .095-in. Lindered steels recommended for use with Sonnax Smart-Tech input housings. Related Articles – Alto releases friction
Snap-on has introduced a new 33-piece tool set for general car service. The 233FSMBFR 33-Piece 3/8in. Drive General Service Set offers tools in a closed cell cross-linked foam case. Related Articles – Alto introduces aluminum oil pans for Chrysler transmissions – Sonnax introduces heavy-duty ‘A’ clutch backing plate – TransGo releases S4 regulator valve for 2018-on
Gray Tools has introduced a 16-piece insulated hex bit socket set. Made in the U.S.A., the set features both SAE and metric sizes, contained in a carrying case with a foam organizer. All pieces have dual-layer insulation, providing user protection up to 1,000 volts in a variety of electrical applications, the company said. Related Articles – Can
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Don Henthorn, owner and founder of BendPak Inc., peacefully passed away at home Thursday, March 28, at the age of 85. Under his leadership, BendPak has grown from a small machine shop to one of the world’s leading manufacturers of car lifts and automotive service equipment. Related Articles – Shop Boss adds Venmo, PayPal options – DOJ,
Shop Boss has added fully integrated PayPal and Venmo payment capabilities to its shop management software. The new feature of Boss Pay, Shop Boss’ all-in-one payments platform, is exclusively for text-to-pay customers, the company said. Related Articles – NexaMotion Group announces expansions for Transtar products, C&M Auto Parts locations – Deloitte study: Momentum is slowing for
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently submitted support to the U.S. Copyright Office for MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers’ petition for a new exemption to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)’s anti-circumvention provisions. These provisions prohibit bypassing copyright protection systems. MEMA’s proposed exemption would allow consumers to view their vehicle’s
