Today we are going to cover straightening rock damage to radiator and A/C cooling fins. This is a fairly simple task made even easier with the correct tools. This task can be done with a screwdriver or plastic wedge but you have to be very careful as the fins are very easy to tear. The easiest …
Here is a basic guide to choosing what style counterbore plate you need for the counterbore shim cutter and the counterbore sleeving tool. This should be easier than it seems to be. If your tool looks like this, the T-handle is the easiest clue. This is …
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First step: Choosing the correct rear seal installer for the Navistar DT360, DT466, DT466E, 1530E, 570, 570HT The fact Navistar has 3 different seal sizes on the 466 engine leads to confusion on what rear seal installer I need to order. This is actually easier than it sounds if you follow one important step. All …
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Mechanical engineering workshops extensively use various types of punches. Few of the basic types include center punch, prick punch, pin punch and drift punch. Workshops use punches for locating centers for drawing circles, to punch holes in sheet metals, to start holes for drilling, to remove damaged rivets, bolts or pins and to transfer location …
On today’s engines, proper bolt torquing is becoming more and more important if not completely necessary. The days of doing it the German way and making it ‘Gutantight’ are long gone. Time to drag out the old torque wrench. If the last time you saw your torque wrench was a few years ago at tech school, …
Valentines Day is going to be soon upon us. While we all know we have to get something for our loved ones at home, one should never forget to show a little love mechanic’s style to let a co-worker know how much they mean to you. Nothing says ‘hey – thanks for loaning me tools …
Technicians have a huge selection of diagnostic hand tools to help them do their jobs. What makes one tool better than another? Find out why selecting the Nexiq brand is a smart choice for technicians. Car technicians have a lot of choices when it comes to diagnostics tools. If you are in the market for …
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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 …