47/48RE SFI-Certified Flexplate Shield
Loganbuilt has developed and manufactured the first SFI-certified 30.1 flexplate shield for diesel racing transmissions. SFI flexplate shields are a safety feature required by the NHRA for any vehicle running quicker than 6.40 ET in the eighth-mile, or 10.00 ET in the quarter-mile. Flexplate shield requirements have been in place for years but they have
Replacement Metal-Clad Seal for Mercedes 722.9 7G-Tronic
Tri Component has developed and produced an upgraded replacement metal-clad seal (p/n HO-25-13) for Mercedes 722.9 7G-Tronic torque converters. Unique long-life flexible elastomers are featured to overcome the OE brittleness. The complete Mercedes specialty brochure is available by contacting a company rep. It contains numerous breakthrough problem-solvers that have plagued these units. For more information
Transtar Industries’ Transend
Dave Hritsko and Patrick Flannery describe the use and contents of Transtar Industries’ Transend digital catalog and ordering system.
GM Investing $100M in Transmission Plants
Following a $75M funding injection in its Toledo, Ohio transmission plant, General Motors has announced it will invest a further $100M in two of its manufacturing facilities – $93M at the Romulus, MI propulsion plant and $7M at its Bedford, IN casting operations. The manufacturer says the Romulus investment will add machining capability, while the Bedford
Chrysler 47RE, 48RE Extreme Duty Output Shaft
Delivering the ultimate protection against Chrysler 47/48RE shaft failure, this new Sonnax extreme duty output shaft (p/n 22173D-01) features a unique combination of innovation and quality. To guard against breakage, the 1.480″-dia. shaft is manufactured from high-strength alloy and features a significantly larger, 29-spline configuration that is based on the OE manual transmission spline. This
New Business Intelligence Dashboard Introduced
Shop Boss, a shop management solution for independent auto repair shops, recently introduced BOSS Board – a new business intelligence dashboard designed to give data-driven shop owners access to real-time metrics and reporting. BOSS Board’s clean, simple design provides a visually appealing way for shop managers to harness the powerful analytics and reporting tools that can assess shop performance to boost
ASE Makes More Tests Available in Spanish
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has expanded its test offerings with Spanish-language translations to include the rest of the automobile certifications tests. Now all of the auto series, including G1, will be available in Spanish, according to Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO. “Following the success of offering a Spanish-language option for
Pressure Checker, Bearing Installer Tool For 6L80/6L90 12-3-4/3-5 Reverse Drum
The new Adapt-A-Case multi-functional tool (p/n T-135PRBRAC) tests the pressure of the 6L80/90 1-2-3-4/3-5 reverse drum to ensure there are no cracks or leaks. Simply place the tool in the drum and use an air gun in each hole to check for leaks. It also installs the bearing to the proper depth by placing the
Q&A With Transtar’s Neil Sethi, Chip Chaikin Of Blue Point
Amy Antenora, editor of aftermarketNews (a Babcox Media publication), recently interviewed Transtar CEO Neil Sethi and Chip Chaikin, partner at Blue Point Capital, to discuss their new partnership. In late January, Transtar Holding Co., a portfolio of industry-leading automotive aftermarket and original equipment (OE) businesses, announced the sale of majority ownership to local private equity firm Blue Point
Toyota/Lexus U660E/F, U760E/F Oversized C2 Apply Control Valve Kit
Toyota/Lexus U660E/F and U760E/F transmissions may exhibit 3-4 shift flares, slipping in 4-5-6, and burnt C2 clutches due to wear in the C2 apply control bore. Sonnax oversized C2 apply control valve kit (p/n 47740-63K) restores the necessary hydraulic clearances required for proper valve function while protecting against premature wear.
The Future of Heavy-Duty Truck Transmissions
Jason Morgan is the editor of Fleet Equipment (Transmission Digest’s sister publication). He recently wrote about the state of the heavy-duty transmission market as it pertains to fleet operators. He says that the automated manual transmission (AMT) and automatic transmission manufacturers are crushing assumptions and setting new expectations in all trucking industry applications. Automatic transmissions
Video: Valve Body Inspection
Valve body inspection today requires much greater attention than yesterday.
