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n April 15 and 16, 2016, I’ll rebuild get towed back out to Seattle? Then
be out of the office: I’ll be in in because of a faulty how’s this: On Friday,
Seattle, Washington, attending converter. Or a converter rebuilder we’re all going to take a tour
the Torque Conver ter Rebuilders who ended up eating a converter of the Boeing plant; the largest building
Association (TCR A) seminar and because the transmission technician was in the world (by volume). This is where
industry meeting, to take part in their a little careless about flushing a cooler. they build the big boys: 747s, 767s, 777s,
program and deliver a presentation. No doubt about it: We need each and the 787 Dreamliners. Absolutely
I’ll be joined by ATRA Senior other to succeed if we’re both going nothing whatever to do with torque
Technical Specialist Mike Souza, who’s to survive. So it only makes sense that converters… but it should make for an
going to discuss the wide and varied ATRA and GEARS would support exciting day.
conditions that somehow always seem TCRA in its goals to help provide better Of course, as informative as it
to get blamed on the torque converter, information and support to the torque would be to attend the TCRA event,
even though they generally have nothing converter rebuilding industry. And it’s consider how valuable it would be to
whatever to do with the converter itself. to all our benefits to get as many people become a TCRA Member. Membership
That’s good to know, but it leads to as possible to attend this year’s TCRA provides you with a number of benefits:
one unavoidable question: Why would seminar program. Complete details on You’ll get their regular newsletter
the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders this year's event begin on page 40. delivered to your door, have access
Association (ATRA) be taking such We’ve even found a transmission to their online bulletins, and receive
a significant role in TCRA’s annual shop that also rebuilds torque converters special discounts for attending their
industry event? It’s an entirely different to be profiled in this issue: check out seminar programs.
business association. the article on Baker’s Transmission But maybe most important of all
The answer is simple… and kind Service on page 50. Marc Baker, the is being able to receive information
of obvious when you think about it: shop’s owner, also owns and operates from another area of the industry, with
ATRA and TCRA are two sides of the Accelerated Torque Converters and tips and support to help you get your
same coin. They go hand in hand, like Drive Line Service at his Grand transmissions out on the road… and
chocolate and peanut butter… bacon Junction, Colorado shop, making him keep them there. This is what ATRA has
and eggs… burgers and fries. (Now I’m a complete, one-stop, drivetrain service been about since its inception in 1954.
hungry; isn’t it about time for lunch?) center, all under one roof. And it’s why ATRA supports TCRA in
But seriously, there are no two It’s easy to see how valuable it’d its ongoing endeavors to provide better
industries that are more closely tied to be for torque converter shops to be torque converters and torque converter
one another than automatic transmission represented at the Seattle event. But information to our industries.
and torque converter repair. We depend don’t forget how important torque ATRA and TCRA: Two great
on one another; we’re the definition of converter operation is to you. The associations that work great together…
synergy: Two groups that are stronger torque converter is an integral part of like bacon and eggs… pastrami on
together than they are on their own. your business, so it may well be worth rye… hotdogs and beans… ya know
And that goes the other way, too: your while to send someone out to see what? I’m going to lunch!
If one of us fails, it’s sure to bring us what you can discover at the seminars.
both down in the process. Ask any All that great tech and business
transmission technician who’s had a support isn’t enough to get you to head
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Consistent Results
P
robably the toughest kinds of examining and evaluating valve bodies.
problems to fix are the ones you You can use that same technology for
can’t see. Sometimes the actual testing a wide range of other components
cause of the problem is buried or hidden in the transmission.
where you can’t really evaluate it the way Let’s look at how we can use a
you would a worn clutch or broken servo. vacuum test stand for evaluating
Too often, when you can’t see what clutch apply circuits, with consistent,
caused a burnt clutch, you may find dependable results.
yourself replacing all sorts of related
parts, just to make sure you found the CHECKBALLS
root cause of the failure. It may fix the AND REED VALVES
actual problem, but at a huge cost in Most transmissions are designed to
wasted time and unnecessary parts. bleed air out of the clutch apply circuits,
Wouldn’t it be great if there were a that’s important because, unlike trans-
way to isolate the problems you couldn’t mission fluid, air compresses. And air
see? Something you could use to pinpoint trapped in a clutch circuit will cause
wear that’s buried beneath the surface? inconsistent shifts.
Turns out there may be a way to do Most manufacturers use checkballs
just that. in the clutch piston or drum to bleed air
Over the last several months, we’ve out of the circuit. Others, such as Honda,
discussed using a vacuum test stand for use a reed valve in the piston (figure 1).
Figure 1
Just because
you replaced
the gasket
doesn’t mean it
can’t have
a leak.
Figure 8
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
• CHECK FOR MISFIRE DTCS
• INTERMITTENT TCC SOLENOID
• CHECK THE TRANS FLUID LEVEL
AND CONDITION
• INPUT SHAFT SEALS
• INTERNAL PROBLEM OR TCC
SOLENOID
• OIL PUMP/SHAFT/SEALS
• TORQUE CONVERTER
• VALVE BODY
Figure 1 Figure 2
the line between an electrical problem engine doesn’t stall, indicating the TCC The scope captures the waveform
and a hydraulic/mechanical one. system isn’t working correctly. More shown (figure 4); the red trace is TCC
The first step is to do some importantly, this test allows you to voltage. It begins at system voltage,
research. A good starting point would exercise the TCC’s electrical controls. because you’re connected to the ground
be to search for applicable technical If you’re able exercise the system, are side with the driver open. When the
service bulletins. The search yields no there many tests you can perform that driver closes, voltage drops to 0 volts.
useful results. Next, you’ll want to aren’t indicated in the trouble chart? The voltage drops all the way to ground
investigate DTC P0740 and system Using the wiring diagram as a and stays there, which indicates there’s
operation (Figure 1). guide, connect a scope between the no unwanted voltage on the ground side
According to Chrysler service TCC solenoid and its driver. The easiest of the solenoid.
information, when the TCC is place to make this connection is at Once the driver in the PCM shuts
commanded on, the PCM expects to the PCM (or JTEC-Jeep Truck Engine off, the magnetic field in the solenoid
see an RPM drop because the TCC Controller) located just inboard of the collapses, creating an inductive kick
loads the engine. More information right front fender (Figure 3). (figure 4). So far the TCC circuit seems
suggests possible causes, including At the same time, connect a current to be working correctly.
multiple hydraulic/mechanical issues, probe around the voltage feed wire The second trace, (Figure 5) shown
but no mention of a wiring problem or to the transmission solenoid assembly. in blue, is the TCC solenoid current.
a faulty PCM (Figure 2). The easiest access to this wire is at the Again you can observe the TCC
The next step is to check the transmission connector. The object is to driver turn on and off, just as in the
diagnostic trouble tree. The chart observe both voltage and current for the voltage trace. But the current capture
consists of twelve steps, none of which TCC solenoid while commanding it on provides two more pieces of diagnostic
mention the possibility of an electrical and off with the scan tool. information.
issue. To make things
worse, some of the steps
include disassembling,
inspecting, replacing
parts, and retesting.
Personally, I’d prefer to
avoid these options unless
they become absolutely
necessary.
But there’s one step in
the chart that you can use
to your advantage: With
the DRB-III, perform the
TCC system test. During
this test, the technician
holds the brake pedal to
the floor with the vehicle
in gear. You then energize
the TCC solenoid with
the scan tool: The engine
should stall if the system
is working correctly.
In this case the Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
With the signal magnified, you can In this case, using Ohm’s Law The technician informed the shop
see a hump near the top of the ascending and the current and voltage readings owner that the TCC is functioning as
current slope. This hump occurs when from the capture, you can calculate a designed electrically, and the problem
the solenoid opens, inducing a small solenoid resistance of about 29 ohms. must be inside the transmission. In this
amount of voltage and current into Since the specification for the solenoid case, another remanufactured unit was
the circuit. What this means is that the is 28-32 ohms, solenoid resistance is installed and the issue was resolved.
solenoid operated mechanically. within specs. Regardless of the story used to illustrate
The second piece of information So here’s what you know about the the diagnostic technique, the point
you can glean from this capture is system: The PCM is able to command remains the same: Split a system in half
solenoid resistance. Unlike using an the TCC on and off. The TCC electrical and draw the line. By doing so, you
ohmmeter to make this measurement, circuit has integrity. The TCC solenoid can reduce the number of tests required
this test is dynamic and yields a much is functioning as designed electrically. to diagnose the issue and increase the
more accurate result because you’re And the TCC solenoid is opening and accuracy of your diagnosis. There
measuring the solenoid circuit while closing mechanically. Given these should be no reason to replace solenoid
it’s operating. facts, can you draw the line between an after solenoid based on a guess.
electrical and a hydraulic/mechanical
issue?
14 GEARS March 2016
the solenoid…
I replaced it!
S
o many times we run into this
type of problem. We diagnose
the transmission, determine it
needs a solenoid, replace it and we
still have the concern. So then we
move on and look for other issues that
can cause the concern all the while
thinking, it’s not the solenoid because
I replaced it.
The Valve Body Pro (VBP)
HotLine regularly receives calls
about 48RE transmissions behind
diesel engines that won’t upshift at
wide open throttle. Most were basic
transmission overhauls with nothing
out of the ordinary.
The technician overhauled the
valve body and even replaced the
governor solenoid and transducer; Figure 1
but all were corrected by simply
telling them to install an OE operated TV. We installed pressure transmission wouldn’t do the 2-3 shift
governor solenoid. transducers on the accumulator (line) unless we backed off the throttle.
We wanted to know why this was pressure tap (channel 1; yellow) and We noticed the governor pressure
happening, so we had a technician the governor tap (channel 2; green) so (channel 2; green); was unstable and
who was dealing with this problem we could capture the pressure signals never equal to line pressure when the
send the complete valve body to our with a scope. PCM lowered the governor solenoid
office. We installed it in a 2003 Dodge Under wide open throttle we duty cycle signal to 1% (figure 1). This
4x4 with a 5.9 diesel engine and cable could feel the 1-2 shift, but the was a brand-new, governor solenoid;
16 GEARS March 2016
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Figure 3 Figure 4
Figure 5 Figure 6
Because the input shaft is pressed output shaft-to-case thrust and selective havoc on the #22 thrust bearing and
into the forward clutch housing, this washers (695, 696). the output shaft-to-case thrust and
lube pressure also pushes against the Typical 4L80E converter charge selective washers. That’s often what
front face of the forward clutch housing, pressure during high load is usually damages these components. In extreme
generating an additional 152 pounds of around 100 PSI, with a maximum cases, that rearward thrust can cause the
rearward force. When added to the 47 line pressure of 180 PSI. 100 PSI normally stationary selective washer to
pounds from the converter charge oil, of converter charge pressure generates spin and tear its locating tabs out of the
we see a total 199 pounds of rearward 89 pounds of rearward thrust on the case, destroying the case.
thrust on the forward clutch housing. overdrive planetary gearset, forward Without reducing the rearward
That thrust presses back against the clutch housing, and mainshaft. Unlike thrust, all you can do during a rebuild
mainshaft between the forward clutch the TH400, lube pressure doesn’t raise is install a new #22 thrust bearing and
hub (616) and the mainshaft. That’s rearward thrust. replace the case thrust and selective
because the front of the mainshaft acts Spline lock between the torque washers with the late-model, TH350
as a stop for the the forward clutch hub converter turbine hub and the input rear pump thrust bearing and selective
(figure 2). shaft can increase that rearward thrust. shim assembly (figure 3).
The mainshaft pushes back against This varies with torque converter By altering the path of the rearward
the rear internal gear (685) and the designs and is beyond the scope of this thrust, you can spread it out over an
#22 thrust bearing assembly (686, article. additional thrust surface. This reduces
687, 688), which presses against the Regardless of what causes it, the amount of load on the #22 thrust
output shaft (691), until it’s finally rearward thrust during high load and bearing and the case thrust and selective
stopped by the transmission case, at the high pressure operation can wreak washers.
height, minus 0.030” (0.75mm) to P/N E6DZ7F404A, as it only requires which is readily available through most
eliminate housing endplay (figure 9). trimming the pad down to restore the industrial suppliers.
To work out how much to machine height. It’s a perfect fit for the hub Always check front section
off, subtract the thickness of the OEM nose. Although discontinued, it’s still endplay prior to machining the bearing
thrust washer from the thickness of available; Ford used it as the final drive pad, as the extra material on the bearing
the replacement bearing, then subtract sun gear bearing in all AXOD-based pad may prove valuable when setting
0.030” (0.75mm) from that. You may transaxles. endplay.
also have to machine the hub nose to There are many other bearings that In heavy duty and high
allow it to fit properly. can easily be made to fit, such as performance applications, you’ll want
The bearing that works best is Ford the three-piece assembly (figure 10), to try to eliminate all rearward thrust
Figure 11 Figure 12
Figure 13 Figure 14
from acting on the rear section of the (9.5mm), measured from the front face Repeat this procedure using shims
transmission. This hub thrust bearing of the boss, and to an inside diameter between the bearing pocket and the
modification is the first step in allowing of 2.125” (54.0mm) and an outside bearing to adjust the bearing height,
both front and rear sections of the diameter of 2.875” (73.0mm). Set the until dimension B is 0.005” to 0.010”
transmission to thrust independently of direct clutch housing to center support (0.10–0.25mm) less than dimension A.
one another. height by standing the completely This will confirm you’ve raised the
You’ll also want to machine a assembled rear section and center direct clutch housing off its stop at the
bearing pocket directly below the snap support on the bench and installing the front of the sun gear shaft and is seated
ring boss in the front face of the center direct clutch housing over the center against the thrust bearing assembly.
support, and fit it with the late model support until it’s engaged with the sun There are two additional areas
TH350 rear pump thrust bearing and gear shaft. you’ll need to check: the forward thrust
selective shim. Use a height gauge to measure load and reaction carrier float. We’ll
Selective shims installed between the distance from the front face of the examine these checks in the next issue
the thrust bearing and the bearing pocket mainshaft to the front face of the direct of GEARS.
lift or push the direct clutch housing off clutch housing (figure 14); this will be
the sun gear shaft stop (figures 11 and dimension A.
12). This diverts all rearward thrust Next, remove the direct clutch
acting on the direct clutch housing from housing, install the thrust bearing,
the sun gear shaft, and grounds it at the reinstall the direct clutch housing, and
newly created thrust surface (figure 13). repeat the measurement procedure. This
To fit the thrust bearing to the will be dimension B.
center support, machine it to 0.375”
28 GEARS March 2016
MU
ONTE’S
TREE
p Your Business is an
exclusive GEARS Magazine
feature in which I share
stories, insights, and reflections about
real business and life challenges.
There’s a particularly frustrating
subconscious often determines the
very actions we take and results we
get. For instance, when we hit a golf
ball, our subconscious thoughts can in-
fluence our swing to direct the ball to-
ward whatever we’re thinking about…
by Thom Tschetter
those who visualized shooting free After years of owning and oper- and reduced to a specific procedural
throws subconsciously experienced ating shops and observing hundreds process, you can visualize yourself
only successful shots. So, when they of others, I’m convinced that about perfectly performing the process and
returned to actually shooting baskets, 90% of what takes place on a achieving the desired result. Practice
their subconscious minds took over. day-to-day basis in a shop will fit them, rehearse them, measure your
In Monte’s case, he’d be better into a fairly simple routine. Why not results and celebrate your success!
served by picking a spot on the design specific operating procedures If you don’t already have a manual
fairway where he wants his ball to that fit the typical 90%? We’ve talked of operations for your shop, there are
land, visualizing himself perfectly about it for years, but how many of you many ways to get one. The ATRA
executing the process of hitting the actually have done it? And if you’ve Bookstore is a good place to start.
ball to that spot, and then swing and let done it, are those procedures so well Also consider any of the industry
it fly. Note that there are no thoughts, defined that you can visualize yourself experts you are fortunate to have at
positive or negative, about the tree, doing them? your fingertips. Feel free to give me a
the barking dog, the chatter from the • Telephone procedure — even a call for suggestions as well.
players on an adjacent hole, etc… just script. Take a few minutes to review
the focus on hitting the ball to the • Diagnostic procedure — both a and reflect on this article and see how
desired spot. script and the technical steps. many other ways that you can apply
For visualization to work in • Repair recommendation procedure the lessons from Monte’s Tree to help
business, you need some level of — technicians should use damage your business.
routine and repeatability. Most things and repair recommendation By the way, Monte has since
that take place in a typical day in your checklists; service advisors eliminated the tree as a problem: He
shop are routine: should follow bullet-point sales now focuses on a sand trap, off to
• Answering the phone almost presentations. one side of his tree. Normally you’d
always has to do with answering • Doing the job right — include want to avoid a sand trap too, but it’s
the “How much?” question. Most the technical quality standards, well beyond the range of his drive, so
shops have routines with respect parts ordering, repair steps, and aiming for it puts Monte right on the
to quoting prices, estimating the quality assurance steps, with a fairway… and allows him to miss the
prices, or not giving prices over focus on repair excellence. tree entirely. Good for you, Monte!
the phone. • Car delivery procedure —
• Explaining to the customer includes reviewing what was
that you need to do a complete done, explaining the warranty,
diagnosis and computer scan clarifying mutual expectations, Share Your Stories
to determine the extent of the collecting payment, and asking If you’ve personally experienced a
problem. Most shops have a for referrals. weird or unusual customer dispute and
routine for what this includes and Just like the skilled athletes, once wouldn’t mind sharing it to help your
the price for doing it. these routines have been established industry, please contact me. You just tell
• Providing the customer with me the story and I’ll do all the heavy
a summary of the damage, a lifting to write it.
description of the recommended We can make it an article about
repair service, the price, warranty you, or you may remain anonymous. The
alternatives, and asking for their main thing is we want to share stories
authorization. Again, most shops that will help others avoid similar prob-
have routines for these steps. lems. Call me at 480-773-3131 or email
• Completing the repair process… me at coachthom@gmail.com.
the parts and labor functions.
About the Author
Likewise, most shops have certain
Thom Tschetter has served our
things they do in connection
industry for nearly four decades as a
with making sure the repair is
management and sales educator. He
done right.
owned a chain of award-winning trans-
• Returning the car to its owner
mission centers in Washington State for
and collecting payment. By now,
over 25 years.
most shops have a process for
He calls on over 20 years of
doing this. If you don’t have a
experience as a certified arbitrator for
customer-centric process in place, topics for this feature column.
you should. Thom is always eager to help
members of our industry and continues
to be proactive in pursuing ways to
improve your business and your life.
by Alex Goldfayn
CEO, Evangelist Marketing Institute
HOW TO
GET REFERRALS
WHY DON’T YOU ASK What if they don’t like you? and the painter. They love you. Let
FOR REFERRALS? They’ve been with you for 12 years. them help you.
I’ve asked thousands of audience Of course they like you. There’s a lot The discomfort with referrals
members and client staffers that of competition out there, yet they buy (and testimonials for that matter —
question. Here are the most common from you. but that’s a different topic) is yours,
answers: You don’t think to do it? Put a not your customers’. They’d be happy
1. We’re afraid of rejection. What yellow sticky on your monitor, and to help you grow your sales, if only
if they don’t like me as much as write REFERRALS on it. That’ll you asked.
I think — or hope — they do? remind you. If you prefer electronic Now that I’ve eliminated all your
2. We don’t think to do it. reminders, zap yourself with your possible defenses, here’s how to ask
3. We don’t want to impose. phone on a daily basis! for a referral:
4. Customers wouldn’t want to You don’t want to impose on Don’t make a special phone
share us. the customer? They don’t want to call for it; that’s awkward. Rather,
5. We don’t know how. Nobody share you? Think about your own add it on to the end of your existing
ever taught us. experiences: When you find the house conversations. It’s particularly pow-
The only reasonable excuse on painters who don’t leave a mess after erful to ask for a referral after you’ve
the list is the last item: you simply they’re done, or the dental hygienist resolved a customer’s problem or issue
don’t know how. This column who doesn’t poke your gums, or the (which, for most of us, is why we talk
will change that. Clip it, take a chiropractor who finally gets rid to customers at all).
picture of it with your phone, and of your pain, aren’t you thrilled to “Are you good? Did we resolve
put it somewhere prominent for share that person with everyone you that to your satisfaction?”
future reference. know? In fact, in social settings, it’s a After the affirmation, ask this
The other roadblocks on the competition to get your friends to use referral question:
list are irrational beliefs, which your guy! “Listen, Tom, who else do you
simply stall your progress toward To your customers, you are know who’d get the same kind of
positive improvement. the chiropractor and the hygienist value you do from working with us?”
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- Lower Valve Body Breakdown
Circuit - No Forward in D4, D3 & D1 Will - Secondary Pulley Assembly
- Valve Identification and Spring
- F Dog Clutch Function Measurements Move in D2
T
he 2016 Torque Converter from Transtar, Bobby Mace from towing a boat anchor. TCRA members
Rebuilders Association Transmission Digest, Jeff Stuck from have direct access to resources that are
(TCRA) seminar and industry Certified Transmission and TCRA unavailable outside the Association,
meeting will take place on Friday and Director, and the TCRA Technical providing them with the latest
Saturday, April 15th and 16th, at the Committee. That’s an impressive list information to make sure they match
Best Western Plus Executive Inn Hotel of some of the most influential folks in the right converter to the vehicle
and Conference Center in Seattle, our industry. and transmission.
Washington. During the breaks, stop by the TCRA puts the latest rebuilding
As always, this year’s event will display tables from some of the specifications and technical articles
be more than just talking about torque industry’s most valued suppliers, to see right at its members’ fingertips, in
converters. It’ll kick off on Friday the what’s new and discover what you’ve much the same way as ATRA Members
15th with a tour of Boeing’s Everett been missing. have exclusive access to extensive
assembly plant, where attendees will One of TCRA’s primary goals is to resources and critical information they
get a firsthand look at how some of make a broader impact on the industry need to rebuild today’s transmissions.
the largest aircraft are assembled than its name implies, by creating With so many things in common
inside the world’s largest building interaction, open communication, between the transmission and the
(by volume). and comradery between converter torque converter, and the inf luence
The building encompasses 472 suppliers and transmission rebuilders. the converter has on the transmission,
million cubic feet (13.3 million cubic In fact, the torque converter and it’s no great wonder that TCRA’s
meters) and its footprint covers 98.3 transmission have more similarities influence is so important to ATRA…
acres. This is where Boeing assembles with one another than you might think. and vice versa.
all its twin-aisle jets: the 747, 767, The friction material, fluid, bearings, To repair any mechanical device,
777, and the 787 Dreamliner. It should and clearances are just a few of the you need quality parts, technical
make for an interesting day. aspects in common between converters expertise, and a keen understanding of
The TCRA Member Meeting is and transmissions. how even the smallest change can have
scheduled for 3:00 on Friday, followed And, just like the transmission a major impact. The annual TCRA
by the annual Welcome Reception to which the converter is coupled, the seminar addresses these interactions
hosted by Sonnax at 4:30. Everyone sump filter, shaft bushings, sealing and aims to educate attendees in a way
in attendance will be invited. This surfaces, and electronic and hydraulic that helps everyone in our industry
is your chance to press the flesh and circuits all play an essential role in the Register for TCRA 2016 online at
hoist a few dine, relax, catch up with performance of the torque converter, www.TCRAonline.com. Registration
old friends and share your experiences which, in turn, plays a vital role in for TCRA Members is $250 for one
with like-minded associates from all transferring torque from the engine to person; each additional registration is
around the industry. the wheels. just $175. Non-members are $350.
Br ig ht a nd e a rly Sat u rd ay For example, the TCM controls The host hotel and conference
morning, April 16th, we’ll get together solenoids, which control the stroke center is the Best Wester n Plus
in the hotel conference room for our of valves in the valve body. Valve Executive Inn. Call them today to make
seminar program. We’ll be bringing operation is predicated on the your reservations, at (206)-448-9444.
some of the leaders in the torque condition of the valve body bore; if Make sure you ask for the exclusive
converter and transmission industry to that valve controls a TCC circuit, TCRA rate ($130+tax/nt).
share their thoughts on how the torque converter clutch performance depends So don’t wait: Sign up today
converter and transmission impact on all the interactions that occur ahead and reserve your place at this year’s
one another. of it in the circuit. TCRA seminar and conference. It
Featured speakers will include Selecting the proper converter for may be the most valuable thing you
Rodger Bland and Mike Sou za the application is crucial to the transfer can do for you… your business… and
from ATR A, Bob War n ke from of available torque to the transmission, your customers.
Son na x, Joh n Pa r me nt e r f rom and can cause the vehicle to perform
Precision International, Mike Cargill wonderfully or seem as though it’s
40 GEARS March 2016
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THE 6L80E
I
ntroduced in the 2007 model year,
the 6L80E (code JMBX) created
challenges for rebuilders right out
of the gate. Such as friction failures,
cracked dampers, and covers that were
on the edge of being too thin right
from the factory. No problem; we’re
used to being challenged right? Bring
it on; we’ll figure it out.
Then, as soon as you start to get
comfortable, somebody throws a 2426
8442 code converter on the counter.
What does this fit? you ask. Nothing
special: just a 2014-up Chevrolet
Pickup with a 4.3L. What do you
suppose the chances are you’ll see one
of those? Pretty good, I’m guessing.
As you can see, this 6L80E is
nothing like the JMBX code… good,
6L80E TOP right? Well, it is if you have your
captive clutch process in place. Yep;
this one has a captive clutch with a
design that’s a little different than some
of the captive-clutch GM products you
may have worked on.
Once you cut this converter open,
you’ll find a typical cover assembly
that contains a dual-faced friction
plate and a piston held in place by six
rivets (Figures 1-4). The rivets holding
the piston in place are attached to six
return springs.
This is where things get a little
different: Unlike many of the GM
products that have the springs on the
outside of the piston, these return
springs are hidden under the piston.
These springs are also much more
robust, which you’ll notice once you’ve
6L80E BOTTOM removed the piston.
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Baker’s Transmission Service, L to R: Jared Bayles, Glen Hepburn, Danny Rice, Cole Baker, Marc Baker,
Veta Baker, Jim Horn, Lance Wells and Jake the shop dog up front.
L
ately a substantial number of
transmission shops have begun
to expand into general repairs.
But at Baker’s Transmission Service,
LLC in Grand Junction, Colorado, the
expansion is in an entirely different
direction.
That’s because Baker’s isn’t just
a transmission shop: They’re a one-
stop drivetrain repair center, featuring
transmissions, differentials, driveshaft
and axle repair… and torque converters.
And, according to shop owner Marc
Baker, they have all the work they can
handle.
Baker’s started out as a transmission
shop. So how did they get involved
with torque converters? “A company Baker’s Transmission Service
Performance
Converters
A big part of the focus at Baker’s
is on building performance units, and
their ability to build custom converters
has helped increase their business.
One of the ways Marc serves these
customers is to guarantee the first stall Danny Rice building converters at Accelerated Torque Converters
change: “If the stall isn’t right for their
configuration, we’ll replace it free,” Having the custom converter Outside Converter
explains Marc. shop in house has begun to feed the Sales
The trick is to get customers to transmission shop: Customers come While there are a few other
be honest about their engines: “Danny looking for a performance converter and transmission shops nearby, Marc
tells them, ‘If you lie about how much they end up bringing their transmission hasn’t really tried to sell them torque
horsepower your engine’s producing, in for a rebuild or modification. converters yet. “Right now we aren’t
we’re going to know.’ They’ll claim And since the converter shop is still doing a lot for other shops,” he says.
they’re producing 500 horses when it’s fairly new, business is still growing. “We prefer to focus on our performance
really closer to 350. “We’re really just starting to advertise converters.
“But that’s an advantage of dealing the converter business and build that “Most other shops are more
with us. We’re here to make the up,” explains Marc. “Like any business, interested in finding the cheapest
modifications you need. It’s not like a things don’t happen fast.” But they converter available. We don’t do that
mail order business where, if the first appear to be moving steadily in the with our transmissions and we’re not
one doesn’t work, you can buy another right direction. interested in going that way with our
one. We’re here to work with you.” converters.
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“We’re not the cheapest place in Marc’s History more experience along the way. “I’d tell
town; that’s not what we promote. We Marc got his start in transmission the shop owner I had more experience
build a solid transmission that we can repair when he was 17 years old. “My than I did just to get the job,” he says.
stand behind, and that’s what we want dad bought an old Trailblazer to go One thing Marc is firm about: He’s
to do with our converters, too. 4-wheeling,” he says. “It needed a always preferred to be a swingman
“I don’t want to compete with the trans; since we were both going to be rather than exclusively a rebuilder. “I
mass-production converter rebuilder. using it, he said I had to help install really enjoy doing the job from front to
Let’s face it: Transmission repair isn’t the tranny. So we bought an exchange back,” he says. And, as he points out,
an easy business, and if you’re going unit from a shop nearby. Once we got “I’m more valuable to an employer if I
to cut costs, you have to cut them from it installed, the shop owner wanted can do everything.”
somewhere. Too often that’s in the us bring it by so he could check the It’s a business model that he uses
converter. I’m not interested in that: I’d adjustments to validate the warranty. to this day. “I have two technicians in
prefer to build exceptional converters, “We installed it and Dad brought my shop. They diagnose the cars, pull
even if it means I only build them for it back for the check. The guy asked, the units, rebuild them, reinstall them,
my retail customers.” ‘What’s your kid doing? He looked and road test the vehicles to make sure
And, since converters are only a pretty into this.’ At the time I’d been everything’s working okay,” says Marc.
part of Baker’s overall business model, working at a grocery store. My dad “I think that’s the way a transmission
he doesn’t have to make a lot from came home and said, ‘That guy at the shop should operate.”
them. By building a superior torque trans shop is interested in hiring you.’
converter, he can support his whole “I didn’t have any tools… didn’t Complete Drivetrain
business model, reducing comebacks know anything about transmissions… While their converter business is
and improving customer satisfaction. but I went down and talked to him. He taking off, Baker’s Transmission is,
So the business as a whole profits. said, ‘I have all the tools you’ll need; first and foremost, a transmission repair
Something else that probably helps I’ll put you on as an apprentice and pay shop. They opened on February 1,
their business is the region: Baker’s you piecework. You just have to show 2006, so they just celebrated their 10th
Transmission is in Colorado: Their up every day and I’ll teach you what anniversary.
customers drive on mountainous roads you need to know. In addition to being a transmission
and a lot of their vehicles are work “The first week I worked 45 hours shop and a torque converter shop, they
trucks. and made $125. I thought ‘I don’t know also offer driveshaft and axle repair
Those customers know just if I can do this.’ For the next year and under the name Drive Line Service.
how much they put their vehicles a half I worked nights at the grocery Drive Line Service was a separate
through, and they want to be sure their store and worked the shop during the company that operated for about 30
transmissions and torque converters day. Then I quit at the grocery store and years in one half of a larger building.
will stand up to the rigors of the day. started working the shop full time.” Marc needed a new location for his
That makes it easier to sell a job built He continued working there for transmission shop, so he leased the
to extraordinary specifications. another year and a half, and then moved other half of the building.
on to other shops, getting more and “The owner wasn’t too thrilled
52 GEARS March 2016
about having a transmission shop because ATRA’s technical specialists biker; the club focuses on land issues
sharing his building, but we worked will hear about problems long before and trail maintenance. We try to keep
out our issues,” says Marc. “I assured they show up out in the country. areas open to dirt bikers and make sure
him that, if one of his customers came When he calls the ATRA HotLine, other enthusiasts are aware of what they
through my door, I wouldn’t try to Marc’s learned it’s a good idea to shouldn’t be doing.
poach him,” says Marc. “And he did the let them know what he needs, right “I’m pretty well known in the
same for me.” up front. “I called them and asked, motorcycle world; I race motorcycles, so
The two ended up building a terrific ‘Who can I talk to about a CAN Bus?’ people get to se me on that front, too.”
relationship, neither stepping on the and they put me right through to a And we’re not just talking about
others’ toes and providing each other specialist who was able to answer all local racing: “Last year my wife and
referral work. And having a driveshaft my questions. I traveled to Romania and I took part
specialist right there made it easy for Before they call the HotLine, Marc in a 5-day, off-road event called ‘The
Marc to farm out some of the jobs he insists that his technicians go through Red Bull Romaniacs.’ I did pretty well;
didn’t want. “I never liked installing all the basic checks. “I ask, ‘Did you finished 21 out of 166.
U-joints anyway, so having them there put a gauge on it?’ I want to make sure “It’s a pretty grueling race, and it
was a blessing. I’d just take the stuff that we’ve done everything possible was a lot of fun to meet people from
over and it’d get done.” before we start asking for help.” around the world who enjoy the same
When the owner of the drivetrain Now that he’s also operating a hobby.”
shop decided to get out, Marc torque converter business, he’s also Transmission repair… torque
approached him and they came to an become a TCRA Member. converters… drivetrain… and even off-
arrangement. “The next thing I know I “We’re fairly new to TCRA, but road motorcycle racing. No doubt about
owned a driveshaft shop!” what a great bunch of guys! I made it: Marc keeps himself busy. And he
Interestingly, one thing that Drive it to their seminar in Kentucky and it provides a stellar example of how a
Line Service won’t repair is CV-joints. was terrific to be able to speak with shop can be successful in a number of
That’s because it’s too cheap to buy other Members. They were really open disciplines without taking on general
complete axles through conventional to what I’m doing; I spoke with a few repair. We wish him the very best.
parts stores. There’s just no profit in other guys who were trying something
repairing them. similar. Quite a few seemed excited that
But anything else in the drivetrain I wanted to be a part of the Association.
— from the transmission and converter, “I received a lot of information
to the driveshaft, to the differential — and was able to provide some feedback
Baker’s is equipped to handle it. because of my transmission experience.
I’m really looking forward to attending
ATRA and TCRA this year’s program in Seattle.” (See
From the time he opened his doors, page 41 for TCRA info)
Marc has been an ATRA Member. “The
guys on the ATRA HotLine are always Off-Road Motorcycle
real helpful about trying to get us the Riding
answers we need. ATRA plays such an While Marc stays busy at work,
important roll in this industry!” he tries set aside a little time to ride his
According to Marc, ATRA’s motorcycle. He’s a member of a local
especially important to shops like group, the MTRA — Motorcycle Trail Marc Baker racing in Romania
his that are away from the big cities, Riding Association. “I’m an avid dirt
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Sonnax Announces New replacing the earlier, large can style NAPC Introduces New
Oversized Lockup Control solenoids (Rostra #52-0489). 68RFE Transmissions
Valve for Toyota/Lexus If you would like more information
about these solenoids, contact Tal
Eidson at (910) 291-2575 or email at
teidson@rostra.com.
Raybestos Unveils
Online Torque Converter
Bonding Pressure
Calculator
North American Powertrain
Bore wear in Toyota/Lexus Components (NAPC) is excited to
U341E/F transmissions equipped with unveil its updated 68RFE transmission,
a lockup control valve train allows available in three lines: Tow Series, 450
valuable converter pressure to escape Series, and Race HD Series for 2007.5-
the circuit. This can cause: 2014 Dodge Ram 2500-3500, 6.7L
- Converter Shudder Cummins.
- TCC slip All NAPC’s 68RFE transmissions
- engine stall at idle Crawfordsville, IN (January 12, include superior designed friction and
- harsh downshifts 2016) – Today, Raybestos Powertrain steel clutches, with a billet overdrive
- no lockup announced the addition of a free, drum to eliminate overdrive clutch
…and other converter-related easy-to-use torque converter bonding failure. Each has an upgraded sprag
complaints. pressure calculator to the company’s with a custom steel cage instead of
Reconditioning the bore and website, RaybestosPowertrain.com. the factory plastic, and a modified
installing Sonnax oversized lockup This new calculator allows customers remanufactured valve body for superior
control valve kit 37740-08K effectively to enter friction wafer and bonding shift calibration.
renews TCC operation by restoring equipment information to instantly NAPC’s proprietary upgrades
critical clearances and preventing identify the optimum piston pressure have yielded an optimal performing
pressure loss. required to achieve a successful torque transmission, that provides smooth
Visit www.sonnax.com for more converter bond. shifts and maximum reliability. For a
details. Torque converter bonding can be hard working transmission that will
a complex process requiring precise keep your vehicle on the road, look no
Rostra Introduces calculations to determine the correct further.
09G/TF60SN Small Body net facing pressure for a particular For more details visit NAPC.CA or
Linear Solenoids torque converter wafer. These call (866) 456-4498
calculations change based on the size
of the wafer, and the size or type of Animated Cottman Man
bonding equipment. Offers Fresh Approach
“Our online bonding pressure to Auto Repair
calculator speeds up a key step in the
torque converter bonding process,”
said Andy Mayfield, Raybestos
Powertrain’s vice president of North
American sales. “By providing quick
Rostra is pleased to announce the access to the correct minimum PSI
introduction of their new, late-style, needed to achieve a successful bond,
small-body linear solenoids for we help our customers to complete
the 09G/TF60SN 6-speed FWD faster, more reliable rebuilds.” One of the most iconic personalities
transmissions (Rostra #52-0566). To learn more about Raybestos in the automotive repair market has
The change to small body linear Powertrain’s torque converter bonding been given new life and a new look:
solenoids first appeared in the 2009 products, visit the company online at Cottman Transmission and Total Auto
Mini Cooper, and was followed www.raybestospowertrain.com, or call Care — a leader in the auto repair
by 2010 Volkswagen applications, (800) 729-7763. industry — has re-envisioned and
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New Deep Aluminum used in these vehicles: North American call center, based in its
Transmission Pan from • BMW Series 1, 3, 5, and X4 Commack headquarters.
Transmission Specialties • Chrysler 300 V6 Concurrent
• Dodge Charger V6 with the new
• Ram 1500 V6 hires, the com-
The second kit is for the TR-80SD/ pany promoted
OC8 transmission, Omega part Justin Kidd to
number 159500. The TR-80SD/OC8 the role of new
transmission appears in these vehicles: product special-
• Porsche Cayenne 2010-16 ist. Kidd joined
• VW Touareg 2010-16 Autologic in 2010 Justin Kidd
DEWALT Launches New
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Alto Products Corp now offers
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