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ast month, all manner of broadcast with one another, just like the athletes
communication — TV, radio, and on the Olympic stage.
internet — was interrupted to But, in the same manner as
present the 2016 Summer Olympics in those Olympians, they put aside by Dennis Madden
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. their competitive inclinations in a members.atra.com
It’s a remarkable event: Every gesture of cooperation, to help build
four years, thousands of athletes from a stronger, more profitable business
nations all around the world meet for themselves, and a stronger, You have to make the commitment and
in friendly competition to prove to more profitable industry for us all. go the extra mile. In the entire history
everyone — including themselves! — Considering where they were holding of the Olympic games, no one ever
that they’re the very best in what they the Olympics, it was almost a shame received a medal by not showing up.
do. The Olympics is their opportunity that we’re not going to be at the Rio Sure, it means you may have to
to shine and take pride in what they’ve again this year! tweak your schedule, and yes, you
worked so hard to accomplish. “Yeah, there are some vague may miss something else you were
But what amazed me most similarities,” you say, “but there are planning on. But that’s where the
about the Olympics was just how no medals.” Oh, I beg to differ: There commitment comes in: Commitment
deeply the shared camaraderie went. absolutely are medals. The medals go to your business, commitment to your
When the gymnasts performed to the shop owners, managers, service industry, and, most of all, commitment
exceptional routines, they weren’t just writers, and technicians who take the to yourself. You have to want it. And
congratulated by their own teammates: time out of their busy schedules and you have to go all-in.
Athletes from other countries cover the costs to attend Expo. One thing you can count on: There
would come over and offer a hug, a These are the ones who recognize will always be a place for you at Expo.
handshake, or a high-five to show their the value of going that extra mile, If you’ll take that first step and join us
appreciation for a job well done… even and they’re the ones who will reap at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las
though it was to someone they were the benefits that a medalist would Vegas, we’ll do everything possible to
trying to beat! expect. They’ll get to enjoy a more make you a part of the winning team.
And it wasn’t just an isolated comfortable, more profitable business. And there’s more good news:
incident: After nearly every match at They’ll collect the benefits that it’s not too late! There’s still time to
the pool, the winner was sure to be come with being familiar with the reserve your spot at this year’s Expo.
congratulated by their competitors on latest technology, and they’ll enjoy If you’d like to take your place on the
either side. They just got their clock the comfort of a more profitable, more podium and receive your gold medal,
cleaned and were still gracious enough successful business model. That’s their start making your plans to attend
to congratulate the one who would gold medal. right away.
soon be standing on top of the podium. I’m just immodest enough To those who’ve already reserved
As I watched those congratula- to believe that Expo is partially their spot, I offer my congratulations.
tory gestures between competitors, responsible for the successes of our You’re all winners… you’ve done a
I couldn’t help but think about the regular attendees. The interesting terrific job and we’re proud of your
similarities between the Olympic thing is, if you ask them, most of efforts… and your successes.
competitors, and the shop owners and those attendees will tell you the exact I look forward to seeing you in
their staff who attend Powertrain Expo. same thing. Vegas, for the 2016 Olym… uum… I
Each year, the folks from the very The good news is, there’s more mean, Powertrain Expo!
best shops all around the world, travel than enough room on the podium for
to Las Vegas to be represented at you… even if you’ve never attended
Expo. These shops are in competition Expo before. But you have to be there.
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n the June 2016 issue of GEARS,
we looked at some of the updates
to the 6R80 transmission. We
covered why the one-way clutch was
added and some of the dimensional
changes that were required to get it to
fit, along with the strategy changes in
clutch and solenoid operation.
This month we’re going to look
at the rest of the dimensional changes,
along with the hydraulic and electronic
changes.
The 6R80E case was altered to
provide for a place to add the bias
spring (figure 1). The bias spring holds
tension on the one-way clutch to keep
it from rattling in the case during
garage shifting.
The casting for the D2 clutch
port has been machined closed and no
longer requires the D2 rubber tube seal.
In addition, an opening in the case was
provided for the bias spring.
Since the hole in the case for the
D2 feed is now cast shut, you’ll also Figure 1
notice a change in the D2 feed in the
center support. The center support has
the D2 passage cast shut (figure 2), and
the whole D2 area where the piston sits
has been modified.
There’s also been a change to the
apply area for the low/reverse clutch
(figure 3): There’s no longer a D2
apply area; there’s only the D1 apply
area. In addition to the center support
change, the piston had to be redesigned
(figure 4), completely eliminating the
D2 passage.
Figure 2
Figure 3 Figure 4
Figure 5 Figure 6
At the same time the D2 passage circuit feeds pressure to the D1 and D2 clutch (figure 8). The solenoids on
was eliminated, some not-so-obvious regulator and latch valves through the the 6R80 with one-way clutch have
changes took place to the valve body. CL DC circuit to move the valves and a yellow connector protector and the
In the earlier 6R60/75/80 hydraulic apply the low/reverse D clutch. solenoid snouts are different colors.
system without the one-way clutch, the In later units, there’s no D2 The normally vented solenoids
manual valve can be in any position to regulator valve in the hydraulic circuit (VFS 1, VFS 3, and VFS 6) have a
apply the low/reverse D clutch (figure (figure 6). Since the hydraulic circuits brown snout and the O-rings are green
5). are different, there must be changes to and red; the normally applied solenoids
The pump supplies line pressure the valve body assembly. Let’s take a (VFS 2, VFS 4, and VFS 5) have a
to the D1 and D2 regulator and latch look at these changes, starting with the black snout and the O-rings are orange
valves. Shift solenoid SSD provides outside of the valve body. and red. The on/off SSE solenoid has
regulated solenoid pressure from the Take a look at the difference blue O-rings.
SREG circuit to the solenoid multiplex between the solenoids in the 6R60/75/80
valve through the VFS4 circuit. That (figure 7) and the 6R80 with one-way
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nowing how a transmis-
sion works is the most
important part of the
diagnostic process, followed
closely by having the right
diagnostic equipment. Scan
tools can save a considerable
amount of time, and, with the
AS68RC, there’s enough data to diagnose
almost any problem from the drivers’ seat.
This transmission has several solenoids
and pressure switches (figure 1). It has four
linear solenoids to control engagement and
shift quality (figure 2). These are all pulse
width modulated solenoids, and they control
fluid to the shift valves (figure 3). If these
solenoids fail mechanically, the clutches
they control won’t operate properly.
• Linear A controls pressure for B1, K1,
and K2 clutches and is normally vented.
• Linear B controls pressure for B2 and K3
clutches and is normally closed.
• Linear C controls forward and reverse
engagements and TCC apply, and is
normally vented.
• Linear D controls mainline pressure and
is normally vented.
It also has four, on-off shift solenoids
that control shift valves, which direct
fluid to the appropriate clutches from the
linear solenoids, and pressure switches that
monitor valve movement.
Figure 2
Figure 3
body while watching for a state operates, it’s okay. If the switch is can make most diagnoses easier and
change on the scan tool. If you see a okay, you know the valve it monitors more accurate.
state change, the computer is working didn’t stroke. If the valve is free, look
and the wiring harness is good. for a solenoid mechanical failure.
Next, check whether the switch There are quite a few transmis-
will open and close when you apply sions out there today using pressure
a little air pressure to it. If the switch switches. Learning what they monitor
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fuel pump is able to supply enough watching the results on an oscilloscope.
ere’s something for you to fuel to maintain pressure when engine Think of this like an EKG for your
think about: Your fuel pres- demand is low. But when demand is heart: Your heart is working because
sure gauge is basically worth- high, the pump volume is insufficient to you’re still alive, yet a doctor can
less, because fuel pressure doesn’t mat- maintain adequate pressure. observe anomalies that may cause
ter. Actually, let’s modify that slightly: The second issue is when a vehicle trouble before your heart actually fails.
Fuel pressure is necessary, but measur- cranks but won’t start. In that case, a Basically, an EKG machine is
ing fuel pressure is a worthless test in fuel pressure gauge can provide a quick an oscilloscope. With that in mind,
most cases. check to see if there’s any fuel available you can employ some of the same
Here’s why: Correct fuel pressure to the engine. In this case, no fuel technology used in an EKG to testing
is required for injection pressures to be pressure equals no fuel volume. fuel pumps.
correct. But fuel volume is required to From this point you’ll need to To do that, you’ll need a few things.
maintain the appropriate fuel pressure, investigate the fuel pump and its First, you’ll need a digital oscilloscope
so you should be measuring fuel volume circuitry. What happens if the problem or DSO. A DSO should be a fixture
rather than fuel pressure. is intermittent? A fuel pressure test is in your shop. Second, you’ll need a
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Figure 1
low current probe. Current probes access to the fuel pump to measure the the higher the fuel pressure is, the
have many uses other than fuel pump voltage. In most cases, a fuse or fuel higher the current draw should be. A
analysis and are relatively inexpensive. pump relay is a much easier point to failing pump, or other fault in the fuel
Third, you’ll need to understand the connect to the circuit, and lends itself delivery system, will usually cause fuel
system, which, in this case, is the fuel very well to a current test. pump current to decrease.
pump. Once you’ve connected your The chart (figure 2) shows some
The setup for this test is relatively current probe, you’ll energize the baseline specifications of how fuel
simple: You connect the current probe, fuel pump and examine the current pressure relates to fuel pump current.
sometimes called an amp clamp, to waveform on your scope (figure 1). The Using this and the waveform, you can
your DSO, and then clamp the current waveform shown is from a good fuel see that average fuel pump current is
probe around one of the wires to the pump on a vehicle with a fuel pressure about five amps, which is acceptable
fuel pump. specification of 40 PSI. for a fuel pressure specification of 40
The beauty of this test lies in the There are two main things to look PSI.
physics of electricity: current is the for in this capture: First, is the average Second, is the capture pretty? A
same everywhere in the circuit. What current draw appropriate for the fuel better way to say this may be, is the
that means is you can clamp the probe pressure specification? Second, is the signal uniform? Look at the “humps” as
anywhere in the circuit and observe the capture pretty? Let’s address each the current rises and falls. These humps
current flow. So you can choose a test aspect separately. are caused by the brushes moving from
point based on ease of access. The current the fuel pump draws is one commutator segment to the next.
This is different than measuring directly proportionate to the amount of This current fluctuation is normal and,
voltage, where you’d actually need work it’s performing. In other words, if all brushes and segments are good,
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Figure 3
all of the humps should be relatively current humps. Even though the pump is supplying
uniform. Next we’ll look at a car that fuel and the vehicle is running right now,
So, if the fuel pump’s current draw cranked but won’t start. The customer the waveform shows a hidden fault.
is where you expect it to be and the had the vehicle towed in and now it You can see brush and commutator
signal is uniform, then the fuel pump starts every time. Currently the vehicle segment contact, but every 8th hump
should be okay. If you have any doubt, runs perfectly and has no diagnostic is missing. This is a classic example
you should check the fuel volume to trouble codes. of brush contact that’s become bad
confirm adequate pump operation. The technician removed the fuel enough to cause a problem. Once the
One of the biggest advantages of pump relay and installed a fused jumper pump is running it functions okay, but
checking the current is that, just like a wire. Then he measured the current at if it were to stop spinning directly on
doctor administering an EKG, you can the jumper wire (figure 3). The fuel the bad spot, it won’t spin the next time
see problems that aren’t occurring right pressure specification is 65 PSI. you try to start the engine.
now. For example, a vehicle cranks but Based on the waveform, the pump To summarize, there’s nothing
won’t start, but when it gets to your is bad. But let’s take a moment and wrong with a fuel pressure gauge. But
shop, it starts every time you turn the analyze the signal. Step 1: How is a current probe can offer a much better
key. Where do you go next? the fuel pump current? In this case, look inside the fuel pump’s operation;
A fuel pump is nothing more the pump is averaging about 11 amps, sort of a fuel pump EKG.
than an electric motor. It has brushes which is acceptable for this pump. The current test is also easier,
and commutator segments, just like In fact, a fuel pressure gauge would quicker, and cleaner to perform than a
a starter motor, and they can wear indicate the pressure is fine. If we went fuel pressure or volume test. So keep
out. Sometimes you can identify worn a step further, fuel volume would also your gauge and volume testers to back
brushes in a starter motor with the pass. up diagnosis any time you feel it’s
old “hit-it-with-a-hammer” test. The Step 2: Is the capture pretty? No, necessary, but always reach for your
hammer test, although sometimes it isn’t. So the pump failed step 2, but current probe first.
effective, doesn’t always work. But why? And how does the failure relate to
you should be able to see variations the problem of intermittently cranking
in the brush contacts by watching the but not starting?
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of rebuild i ng a n automat ic
transmission is that its success or
failure often rests on the final step: the
installation. It doesn’t matter that you
purchased quality parts, installed all
the upgrades, and taken your time to
produce a high quality rebuild. If the
installer gets it wrong, you’ll see that
unit again.
One of the major risks during
installation is the transmission fluid.
Not only do you need to make sure you
have the correct type, but you may also
need to follow a specific procedure to
set the level.
Back in the old days, life was a lot the dipstick disappeared, whether • Before starting the engine, add fluid
simpler; there were two major types of as a cost saving measure or to stop until it’s around 1 quart (1 liter)
fluid and, quite frankly, if you got it the do-it-yourselfer from adding the overfull. But no more than that; you
wrong, it really didn’t cause too much wrong fluid. Now checking fluid level don’t want it to blow oil out the vent.
grief. There was a dipstick and a tube is no longer a matter of just popping • Start the engine and run it for 10
that was large enough for you to add the hood; often there’s a detailed seconds.
fluid almost as fast as the pump could procedure involved. • Shut the engine off and add oil to
suck it from the pan. The first few seconds at startup about the same level as before.
The procedure was simple: You are the most critical: This is when you • Start the engine again for 10 seconds
added enough fluid to bring the level risk damaging the pump and torque and repeat the procedure until
to just above pan, fired the engine up, converter. The problem is that you you’ve reached the transmission’s
and added the remainder. Setting the can’t get the fluid into the unit quickly expected capacity.
level was just a matter of reading the enough to make sure the pump or • Correct the f luid level using the
dipstick, usually using your fingers converter won’t run dry. manufacturer’s specifications for
to detect the correct temperature: Very often you need to fill the method and temperature.
comfortable to hold = too cool; unit through a bung with a very It’s impor tant to follow the
uncomfortable = correct temperature. small opening, and even if you do manufacturer’s procedure carefully,
Today things have changed. have a dipstick, it may fit through a especially when it comes to the gear
With the advent of regulated torque fill tube with a tiny diameter. And range. There are many units that won’t
conver ter lock up and computer that restriction can cause the torque fill the torque converter correctly in
controls, the fluid became a much more converter hub or internal bearings to park. If in doubt, try checking the level
important part of the transmission’s run dry. To avoid damage, your best with the selector in neutral, taking the
operation. These day’s it’s common bet is to follow this procedure: appropriate safety precautions.
for a shop to have six or more different • Make sure the pump is well If the unit is a carry-out, make
fluids; and even then you’ll sometimes lubricated, either with transmission sure the person fitting the unit is aware
have to purchase a special type for that fluid or an approved lubricant. of this fill procedure. That way you’re
odd unit. • Prefill the converter with at least less likely to see that unit again with an
The other major change in many 1 pint (about 0.5L) of the specified unexplained pump or torque converter
cases is how you get the f luid into fluid; 2-3 pints (about 1–1.5L) for failure.
the unit. Somewhere along the line, larger units.
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by Thom Tschetter
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p Your Business is an exclusive
GEARS Magazine feature in
which I share stories, insights,
and reflections about real business and life
challenges.
At this year’s Powertrain Expo,
I’m presenting a workshop entitled Pea
Soup: The Cure for Entrepreneurial Split
Personality Disorder. I’ve compiled some
practical tools to conquer the two-hat
challenge that I wrote about in the May
2016 issue. These tools will help you take
your company exactly where you want it to
go. You’ll learn the secrets for managing
things and leading people.
Most likely you’ve seen the popular
TV show, Shark Tank, in which aspiring
entrepreneur-contestants make business
presentations to a panel of five successful
“shark” investors, who then choose
whether or not to invest. Their investment
includes cash and an equity stake in the
business, so part of the investment value
the shark brings to the table is expertise.
current prices? That would most they’re a part of a highly effective, Most successful businesses with
likely be ludicrous… price may not process-driven company. highly effective processes have created
be the only factor, but it’s always a • It’s easier to relate product to a manual of operations that details why
factor. Your overhead expenses and process because we tend to think and how everything in the business is
costs of production, plus your profit, of production of repair work (our to be done. If the owner was suddenly
combine to determine your price. product) as a sequential technical out of the picture, the team could run
If you can achieve your sales process. the business by following the manual.
and profit objectives with lower But process encompasses
prices than the competition, good more than that. In addition to Next Steps
for you. But if you can’t compete production process, we need If you haven’t watched Shark
within the market’s competitive processes for virtually all aspects Tank or The Profit, I recommend
price range, you’ll need to reduce of our businesses: marketing, sales, them. I think you’ll find them to be
costs or increase volume to team building, parts purchasing, entertaining and you’ll learn new ways
overcome lower profit margins. It’s quality control, customer service, of thinking and gain useful insights
only logical. facilities maintenance, operations into improving your business.
By the way, you can’t overcome management, accounting, employee Also consider checking with
unprofitable pricing with greater relations, etc. ATRA for help with creating an
volume. That’d be like the farmer All businesses have processes in operations manual for your shop. In
who was losing 10 cents on every place for everything that gets done. fact, you can check with the ATRA
watermelon he delivered to market, Unfortunately, in many cases, those BookStore booth at Expo.
so he decided to get a bigger truck processes only evolve over time in This year’s Powertrain Expo is
to make it up in volume. reaction to the activity of the business. scheduled over the last weekend in
Call me if you’d like to discuss There’s little or no thought or planning October. Come and learn from a whole
price strategies, because this is such involved, and it simply becomes slate of management experts about
an important and individualized nothing more than, “This is how we’ve how you can take your business to
aspect of your business. always done it here.” These processes the next level. Plus you get to spend
Process — The third “P” Marcus tend to be ineffective and lack clarity. Halloween in Las Vegas… does it get
applies is Process. He believes that Then there are the businesses any better than that?
good processes can overcome most that create new processes every time I hope to see you there.
problems within a business. He leaves something doesn’t go as planned; a job
no stone unturned. Every aspect of goes south and, instead of addressing
the business is affected by or impacts the issue on an individual basis, they
process. put a new process into place. This is
• With respect to people, the obvious totally reactionary; it’s sometimes
thought would be that good process- referred to as “the tail wagging the
es will boost sales and productivity. dog.” And usually it’s met more with
While this is so, it also improves derision than respect.
morale, culture, commitment, and Effective processes are developed
overall job satisfaction. Simply put, by design… not by accident. They’re
companies and their employees all the result of considering why and how
feel better about themselves and things are done, and then clearly com-
more proud of what they do when municated throughout the company.
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Expanding from
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W
e’ve often talked to shop
owners who got their start
in the automatic transmis-
sion business 10, 20, 30, and even more
years ago. And we’ve spoken with a
lot of shop owners who’ve expanded
beyond transmission repair over the last
several years.
But Driveline & Gear Service
of Fallon, in Fallon, Nevada, may be
a first. They began as a driveshaft
franchise store, and only added
automatic transmission repair a couple
years ago. Along the way their path has
taken a number of twists and turns to
reach their present level of success.
It all started in 1971, in Sacramento,
California. Driveline Service, Inc.
opened as a franchise company. Ken
Goodwill and his son, Richard, opened
the first pilot shop in May, 1971, in
Reno, Nevada.
Driveline Service continued to
grow to a peak of 112 shops nationwide. The Crew at Driveline & Gear Service of Fallon
The franchise dissolved in 1986, and Standing from Left to Right: Chuck, Mel, John.
most shops became independently Front Row: Andy and Garrett with Goose, Oscar and Graycee.
owned and operated businesses. Many Tom Hauptman had been working a second shop in Fallon. He brought
are still being operated by the same at one of those shops since 1978, and Andy Allen in as his shop manager;
people who opened them all those years he bought the Reno shop in 2001, Andy had been with him in Reno since
ago. operating under the name Driveline 1994.
& Gear Service. In 2006, he opened
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Little by little I’d learn how to handle custom rebuild shop, they generally
Natural Growth the front of the shop; it wasn’t long try to stick with rebuilding the more
Like so many of us, Andy got before I became the all-around utility common transmissions. “We don’t
his start in the business because of guy for the shop.” rebuild every transmission here. This is
an interest in all things mechanical… That interest and ability to learn Dodge country: Dodge, Ford, Chevy…
including cars. on the job became a valuable tool for we do those in house.”
“I’ve always had an interest in Andy later, after taking over the Fallon They tried doing imports and the
mechanical devices,” says Andy. “I shop. Because that’s when he decided more exotic transmissions in house,
wanted to learn what made them work. to expand into automatic transmission but they quickly discovered the pitfalls
When I was 16 years old, the owner repair. that come with rebuilding those
of Driveline Service was looking for transmissions: high parts prices, lack of
someone, and his nephew and I were Expanding into technical data, and so on. So now they
friends. So when he was in the market Automatics generally replace those transmissions
for someone, he actually sought me out; When Andy bought the shop in with remans.
I guess he liked my attitude. 2012, Driveline & Gear Service was
“I started working there after still a driveline company. They did Finding ATRA
school and then worked full time in driveshafts, manual transmissions, Taking on a new market led to
the summer. I started as a driveline transfer cases, differentials, and axles… an obvious difficulty: As the shop
guy. A couple years later the owner but no automatics. That changed a owner, manager, and now automatic
started a mobile clutch service and I couple years ago. transmission rebuilder, Andy was
moved on to that. He bought a van “About 90% of the work we do spreading himself too thin. He needed
and stocked it with clutch parts and a here is on trucks,” explains Andy. “And to hire someone who could handle the
flywheel grinder. Shops would call and anyone who’s paying attention knows automatic transmission rebuilds so he
I’d go over, deliver the clutch, grind that truck owners are shying away from could get back to running his business.
the flywheel, and they’d be off and manual transmissions.” Sounds easy, but as we all know,
running. A valid point: More and more finding a rebuilder is anything but easy
“I did that for about a year and trucks are being purchased with in today’s market. So Andy decided to
a half, and then his sister needed a automatics, in part because many of hire someone to train as a rebuilder. But
job, so I ended up training her to take today’s automatics are strong enough that was no small feat in itself, because
over. He’d already replaced me in the to hold up to the heavy workloads that Andy was still learning that part of the
driveline shop, so I moved into the would have torn them up just a few business himself.
gear shop, where I learned to rebuild years earlier. “I tried calling some transmission
differentials, transfer cases, and manual “I’d been thinking about going into shops I knew to see if they’d let my
transmissions. automatics a lot, and I like a challenge, new tech shadow their rebuilder for a
“I have a natural desire to learn. so when I took over this shop, I decided while, but they weren’t all that excited
Occasionally I’d help out on the front to take the plunge. I had confidence in about that idea.” That’s when Andy
counter. I’d listen when they answered myself and knew that I could figure out discovered ATRA: “I spoke with Lance
phones and I’d pay attention when Tom how to deal with automatics.” Wiggins and asked whether ATRA had
would explain things to a customer. While Driveline & Gear is a any training programs. He told me
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ou’ve seen the ads… you’ve highest return on investment (ROI) a step further — or back, depending
read the articles… and you’ve you could ever imagine. on your point of view — with the
decided to come to Expo. Let’s take a look at why bringing Transmissions 101 program. Here’s
That’s terrific; we’ll look forward to your entire shop could be a wise where you can bring your new techs
seeing you there! decision for you and your shop. to learn R&R techniques, diagnostic
But maybe you should think strategies, and the principles of
bigger: Maybe you should consider Amazing Education transmission operation. Want help
bringing some of your employees… or Expo is about a lot of things, but to “grow your own” for the future?
even your entire shop. at its core, it’s about education. And ATRA’s got you covered!
Sound a bit extravagant? Okay, this year’s Expo is bursting at the You can even help influence
but, truth be told, you’d probably see seams with educational opportunities. the future of transmission education
a dramatic improvement in your shop Of course there are the man- by attending the Education to
operations — and your bottom line agement seminars, with some of the Industry Summit, where you can
— after a shopwide event in Vegas… most influential industry leaders offer your insights to the automotive
one that’ll more than pay back your offering advice on how to work with instructors who are helping develop
out-of-pocket expense. In fact, taking the Millennials who are just entering the educational path for tomorrow’s
your shop to Expo might produce the the workforce. technicians.
46 GEARS September 2016
Rostra Introduces grease gun offers improved pumping SAP Introduces New Kits
New Nissan/Jatco performance to make sure the grease is for Jatco CVT
Solenoid Group adequately applied to the application.
It includes two convenient grease-
distribution options (flexible hose and
rigid pipe). The pistol-grip design and
rigid pipe allow one-handed grease
application, while the flexible hose
provides easy access to hard-to-reach
locations.
Two head ports allow for increased
Rostra 52-9041 Nissan/Jatco flexibility and comfort, while the
RE4F04B 4-Speed FWD 5 Solenoid plastic tip cover protects against
Group. contamination from debris. An easy-
Rostra is pleased to announce that it to-use plunger simplifies loading and
now offers the Nissan/Jatco RE4F04B makes the job of greasing equipment
4-speed, front wheel drive, five- even easier. Seal Aftermarket Products is pleased
solenoid group, Rostra P/N 52-9041 for The AMSOIL Deluxe Grease Gun to announce the immediate availability
vehicles from 2000 to 2007. Kit comes complete with these items: of the Bushing Kit and Overhaul
This solenoid kit is a direct • One 3500 PSI grease gun Kit (both with and without "Hi-Per
replacement for OEM P/N 31940- • One grease cartridge Blue" pistons) for the JATCO JF015E
85X01. Each solenoid group is • Flexible hose and rigid pipe series transmission.
serialized and date coded; new, • Grease coupler with protective cap For 2014 in North America, this is
never remanufactured, and 100% Check out AMSOIL’s complete line a Jatco CVT7 (continuously variable
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Rostra offers a 12,000 mile or 12 New Sonic These kits fit over 65 applications,
month warranty. Bonded Pads Solve a Wide including Mitsubishi, Nissan, Suzuki,
For more information, contact Variety of Spills Datsun, and more.
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AMSOIL Launches and rolls Overhaul Kit
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of spills in TF323002AP 323002
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The durable pads and rolls tear Master Overhaul Kit w/Pistons
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almost any space. They’re constructed Banner Kit w/Pistons
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uniform polypropylene fibers that SAP # Catalog #
have been bonded together using a 70566 203070H
AMSOIL has introduced a unique, high-loft process. The material Converter Seal (OEM)
convenient new addition to its premium provides superior strength and reduced 323970150 323300
line of synthetic grease. The new linting. Pan Gasket
AMSOIL Deluxe Grease Gun Kit The line is available in a variety of 323565 323565
comes complete with everything you weights, in sizes from 15” by 18” pads Piston Kit Direct Clutch 2010-on
need for smooth, mess-free application to 30” by 150’ rolls. 323030 323030
in automotive, powersports, and A sample is available upon request. Bushing Kit 2010-On
commercial equipment. Visit www.oileater.com for further Visit SAP at sealsap.com for more
Developing up to 3500 PSI, the information or call 800-528-0334. information.
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