Fel-Pro PermaTorque MLS Performance Head Gaskets Now Available For Ford Modular V8 Engines
The company says these new gaskets bring Fel-Pro brand’s latest race-winning multi-layer-steel technology to high-output 4.6L and 5.4L engines.
GM Tech Tip: Torque-To-Yield TTY Fastener Use And Reuse
A fastener with a torque + angle specification must be tightened first to the torque part of the specification and then tightened further by the addition of the specified angle. The angle must be applied relative to the mating fastener.
Precision Instruments Offers Dial Type Torque Wrenches
The Dial Type Wrenches from Precision Instruments can be used for many applications. The wide range of scales makes selecting the appropriate tool easy. Accurate to 2% of the reading from 20% of full scale to full scale clockwise and counterclockwise, the Dial Type Wrench is not affected by the hand-hold position on the wrench.
Shop Regulation: Operation Torque Wrench
This month, the state of Michigan cracked down on nine unlicensed shops. The PR stunt was called “Operation Torque Wrench” by Secretary of State Ruth Johnson. This is kind of ironic, because most unlicensed shops and mechanics do not use torque wrenches.
Raybestos Powertrain Unveils Online Torque Converter Bonding Pressure Calculator
Raybestos Powertrain has announced the addition of a free, easy-to-use torque converter bonding pressure calculator to the company’s website, RaybestosPowertrain.com. This new calculator allows customers to enter friction wafer and bonding equipment information to instantly identify the optimal piston pressure required to achieve a successful torque converter bond. According to Raybestos, torque converter bonding can
GearWrench Micrometer Torque Wrenches Deliver Accuracy And Precision
GearWrench has introduced four new Micrometer Torque Wrenches, expanding the number of models available in its current product line to six. Available in four drive sizes (1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″ and 3/4″), GearWrench Micrometer Torque Wrenches are exceptionally accurate, with a tolerance of +/- 3% for clockwise tightening from 20% to 100% of their full scale.
New Snap-on 18 Volt Lithium Compact Impact Provides Monster Torque
The new Snap-on 18 Volt 3/8-inch Cordless Impact (CT8810A) may be compact in size, but is a monster performer. The CT8810A features a slender design and balanced ergonomic control, making it easy to use for long periods of time without getting fatigued. “The new Snap-on CT8810A has an output rating of 230 ft. lbs. of
Get Monster Torque And Performance With The New Snap-on CT8850 18 Volt Cordless Impact Wrench
The new Snap-on CT8850 1/2-inch Cordless Impact Wrench is a monster when it comes to productivity, versatility and power. Featuring an 18 Volt Lithium battery, the new CT8850 can remove 450 bolts tightened at 400 ft-lb in one battery charge, stated the company. “The new Snap-on 18 Volt 1/2-inch Cordless Impact Wrench provides 600 ft-lbs
Fel-Pro PermaTorque MLS Head Gaskets Help Seal Historic NHRA Championship For Erica Enders-Stevens
Erica Enders-Stevens became the first woman to win the NHRA Pro Stock class championship when she out-dueled series runner-up Jason Line in the final round of the Auto Club Finals at Auto Club Raceway, Pomona, Calif., in mid-November. As they had throughout their historic 2014 season, Enders-Stevens and the Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro rocketed to
Installing Spark Plugs: Torque and Gap Are Critical
When installing spark plugs, a technician must be aware of the torque specifications for that particular plug. Remember that either overtorquing or undertorquing a spark plug will affect the quality of the installation and the performance of the vehicle’s engine. If a spark plug is undertorqued, it will be loose in the cylinder and, as
