12 transmission jack safety tips
A transmission jack is a must to remove, install or move transmissions, transfer cases and transaxles in a shop. These jacks save backs and time, but they are powerful multitask lifting systems so they must be operated correctly, with safety being the first priority. Unlike a conventional hydraulic floor jack or bumper jack that raises
Sonnax releases Smart-Tech drum module for TH400 racing applications
At the recent PRI show in Indianapolis, Sonnax announced the release of its Smart-Tech drum module for racing GM TH400 transmissions. According to Sonnax, this drum module is designed to correct a specific flaw of the TH400: the fact that the direct drum counter rotates, spinning backwards in first gear, brakes to a complete stop
Six drag race drivers win championships with ProTorque converters
ProTorque touts six drivers who used ProTorque converters to win world championship titles during the 2022 drag racing season. Those champions include:
Ingersoll Rand introduces new air hammer for shop work
Ingersoll Rand has released the new 135MAX Heavy Duty Air Hammer, a shop tool that the company says delivers power without sacrificing precision thanks to a featherable trigger. Weighing in at 4.5 pounds, the 135MAX HD Air Hammer delivers 2,600 blows per minute (BPM), with a 3-in. piston stroke. Featuring a 3/4-in. (19mm) bore size, the new
Milwaukee introduces new USB neck light
Milwaukee Tool has introduced a new RedLithium USB Neck Light for inspection work and general tasks. According to the company, the neck light adapts to users’ lighting needs with 90 degrees of vertical rotation for complete lighting head adjustment. Featuring a press and hold power button, the neck light features three output modes delivering up
BendPak introduces new AP Series of two-post lifts
BendPak introduces its AP Series of two-post lifts, which the company says are designed to make lifting internal combustion and electric cars, trucks and vans safer, easier and more efficient. Features of the new series of lifts described by BendPak include: The series includes three 10,000-pound capacity models. The standard 10AP offers 73 inches of lifting
TransTec introduces Power Steering Gear Seal Kit for Jeep Wrangler
TransTec has introduced a new Power Steering Gear Seal Kit for Jeep Wrangler. According to TransTec, the gear seal kit includes everything needed for a complete repair, including all o-rings, sealing rings, retainers and metal clad seals. This kit covers the following vehicles: Jeep The kit is available for order now.
MEMA announces plan to position organization for the future
MEMA, a trade association representing North American motor vehicle component manufacturers, has announced a new business structure that the organization says will better position it and the vehicle supplier community for the future. The 118-year-old organization will now operate under one umbrella — MEMA — and represent automotive and commercial vehicle suppliers with two groups:
Repairify introduces asTech All-in-One, asTech Mini diagnostics devices
Repairify recently introduced the new asTech All-in-One solution for local and remote automotive diagnostics, calibrations and programming. The asTech All-in-One is a tablet diagnostics solution with both local and remote capabilities, allowing for OEM and OEM-compatible diagnostics, ADAS calibrations and programming on a vehicle. According to the company, this product can: Scan using 1,000-plus remote OEM and local OEM-compatible
Vehicle Care RockStars unveiled at AAPEX 2022
The stage is set for a unique initiative from Babcox Media (parent company of Transmission Digest), in partnership with AAPEX, to shine a spotlight on today’s most dynamic performers across the vehicle care industry individuals who, to put it simply, rock! That’s the premise behind Vehicle Care RockStars, a brand dedicated to celebrating the vehicle
BendPak introduces Ergochair ERGO-RS for technicians
BendPak Inc. has introduced Ergochair, a new brand it says is dedicated to helping technicians work more comfortably. With this new brand the company has also introduced the ERGO-RS, a crossover work seat for technicians. The ERGO-RS has a 75-degree range of adjustment with six locking positions, so it can move from a completely flat
GFX announces new transmission lubricants
GFX has introduced a line of new Eneos brand lubricants for various transmissions, including transmission fluid CVT. According to the company, the product is designed for various model years.
