Sonnax highlights its drop-in signal accumulator piston kit (part number 144740-40K) for signal accumulators in GM 6T40 (Gen. 2 & 3) transmissions. According to the company, this kit allows repair of the valve channel casting without reaming, and the O-ring provides a positive seal against critical pressure loss even in worn bores.
Australian manufacturer Clutch Industries announced that it is launching two clutch system products for the first time in the United States under the UniClutch brand. UniClutch (above left) and UniClutch Sport (above right) will be the first iterations of this system to launch in the U.S. The company says that UniClutch’s dual core technology significantly boosts torque
Australian manufacturer Clutch Industries announced that it is launching two clutch system products for the first time in the United States under the UniClutch brand.
UniClutch (above left) and UniClutch Sport (above right) will be the first iterations of this system to launch in the U.S. The company says that UniClutch’s dual core technology significantly boosts torque capacity without compromising drivability.
ATI Performance Products has introduced a new solid pressure regulator valve for GM T400 pumps (part no. 4050120) and a boost valve kit for the T400 (part no. 405136). Both parts are new OEM style replacements and will work with OEM and aftermarket mating parts with no modifications, the company says. Related Articles – Alto
Alto has launched a new cartridge filter for the GM 9T series and Ford 8F series transmissions. Models covered include: GM 9T45, 9T50, 9T60 and 9T65; and Ford 8F35 and 8F40, model years 2017 and on. Related Articles – Sonnax adds Zip Kit for GM 9T series – Shop Boss adds new user interface to its
Sonnax has introduced a new aluminum splined stub and sleeve kit designed for 1350 series u-joints. Sonnax says this kit is designed for Ford trucks, including the Super Duty, among others, and allows users to raise the torque capacity of the driveshaft. The kit is part no. T35-125-500-KIT. Related Articles – Alto adds torque converter
Raybestos has begun offering a high carbon torque converter wafer for Ford 10R80 transmissions. Related Articles – Bar’s Leaks releases concentrated transmission repair product – Alto introduces oil pan kit for ZF 8HP90 – Sonnax releases Subaru TR580 boost valve kit According to the company, it is a bond-in solution that flexes and conforms to
Sonnax has provided the following guide on critical wear areas and vacuum test locations for the Toyota/Lexus UA and UB lines of transmissions. Technicians working on these models should find this guide helpful. Related Articles – Manual transmission sourcebook 2023 – Shift pointers: High-mileage transmissions and the aches and pains of age – Looking for
The converter clutch was applied just enough to drag but not enough to kill the engine.
The problem lies in the compensator piston that a generation two clutch housing uses compared to the generation one housing.
As technicians, we are often faced with build issues that can sometimes be frustrating at first. But with a little ingenuity, these frustrations can be turned around and made simple. Related Articles – GM 6T70/75 slips and delays in first – How to fix GM 6T70/Ford 6F50 rattling noise with transmission in gear – The
