With the multitude of 3 jaw pullers on the market we are going to just hit one the major pullers in the class. When choosing a 3 jaw puller you need to ask yourself: 1) How often am I going to be using the puller? 2) How long has this part been on the engine …
Just back in the office from Independence Day, 2016. While enjoying my 3 day weekend pressure washing and playing catch up on an entire laundry list of things that need done and the round-tuit has grown to the size that can be seen from space. While mindlessly power washing the dock, I started thinking about …
General Instructions For Using The Timing Wedges For Cummins ISX Engines Here are some quick tips and ideas for you to time the Cummins ISX. As always, you should refer to your owner’s manual for the most current and complete information. The most important thing to remember before you begin is that the timing pin …
I know – it sounds like I am repeating myself since I did a blog post not too long ago on external thread repair. But wait – didn’t the title for this blog post say internal and external thread repair? So why didn’t he cover internal in the last blog post? The reason I didn’t cover …
When evaluating and shopping for a heavy-duty diagnostic tool, first look for a tool that assists in the repair process as well as the diagnosis process. Bi-directional testing capabilities are critical, as are any OEM guides or troubleshooting information to speed up the repair process. In addition, the best tools have very few glitches, …
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We often receive calls from customers saying “I need my counterbore tool rebuilt.” One of the largest complaints is that it is no longer cutting flat. This blog will give one simple and easy way to fix this problem without buying a new tool or sending your tool out for a rebuild. This method will work with …
Proper Care and Repair of the Top Deck Counterbore Tool Read More »
I have been seeing the copy of our diesel ring compressor on both Amazon and Ebay. We went with a unique handle design and they have the same look. After hearing complaints on these, I thought I will just order one on Amazon and take a look. Initial reaction on unboxing my Amazon ATC7040 Clone …
Apex Ring Compressor Versus Amazon/Ebay Ring Compressor Read More »
Spring is coming and everyone hates to hear the word ‘service’ but it has to be done. This last weekend we had a warm snap and it reached 68 degrees in February in Indiana. I probably should have spent the day enjoying the weather by going to a park, walking on a people trail, cleaning …
TE5699: Automatic Locking Grease Fitting Coupler Read More »
I know everyone that has worked on a car or truck sometime in their life has run across an oil filter that just did not want to come off. I always hated when I heard someone say this is the first oil change for this car. I do not know how they put the oil …
Today is going to be just a fun blog. We are getting ready for a major undertaking of use and repair of both the top deck sleever and counterbore tools. Look for these in the next few months. Today I decided to try and clean out my photo room or closet as I like to …