Dual-Clutch Transmissions: Coming To Your Shop Sooner Than You Think
A dual-clutch transmission is more than just two clutch plates where there was just one. The two clutches are not connected. The clutches power shafts with one nested inside the other. These input shafts connect to what could be called counter shafts that run parallel to each other.
GMB North America Celebrates 70th Anniversary, Plans To Launch Fan Clutch Line At AAPEX
GMB North America has announced it will be participating once again in AAPEX this year, Nov. 5-7 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. To bring its 70th anniversary year to a close, GMB will be launching its full fan clutch line at the show. GMB offers parts for most European, Asian and domestic built vehicles.
Tech Tip: Adjustable Clutch Master Cylinders
Following a new clutch installation, there is nothing worse than experiencing slipping or release problems. Many times installers even begin to believe that the new clutch kit is defective. This is not correct, in most cases! The majority of the time, a simple, quick adjustment will alleviate any problems. Most Japanese/Korean imports utilize an adjustable clutch master cylinder. When a new clutch kit is installed, the master cylinder needs to be re-adjusted to work properly with this new kit and avoid release and slipping problems.
New Four Seasons CLT1 EVC Compressor Drive Tool Provides Accurate Measuring Of Clutchless Compressors
With the new Four Seasons CLT1 EVC Compressor Drive Tool (part no. 69635), professional technicians will have an easier way to analyze the root cause and conduct the correct diagnosis of a clutchless technique to make sure the valve is reacting properly to steering signals, before opening the AC-loop.
SACHS Clutch Brand Selected Co-Approved Clutch Vendor At Automotive Distribution Network
ZF Services LLC, the strategic aftermarket business unit of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, has announced that its SACHS clutch brand was recently selected as a Co-Approved Clutch Vendor to the Automotive Distribution Network (ADN).
A/C Update: Compressor Inspection May Lead To Worn Clutch Problem
When a customer comes in complaining that their vehicle’s A/C system is working improperly, the problem can stem from a number of things. And the best way to begin any A/C repair is with a thorough inspection of the components. After checking components like the belts, the hoses and the related connections, the next step is a visual inspection of the A/C compressor.
Tech Tips: Active Radius And Its Effect On Clutch Torque Capacity
Many newer-design clutch friction discs are
Clutch Top-10 Finish At Martinsville Brings MOOG ‘Problem Solver Of The Race’ Award To Brad Keselowski Crew Chief Paul Wolfe
Brad Keselowski and crew chief Paul Wolfe turned what could have been a disastrous weekend into a two-car battle for the Sprint Cup Championship with a clutch top-10 finish in Sunday’s Tums Fast Relief 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup contest at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. Following the race, Wolfe became the 15th different crew chief to take home Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award.
JASPER Updates Transmission Hydraulic Clutch Testing
The Quality Engineers of Jasper Engines & Transmissions have updated the company’s transmission hydraulic clutch testing process. Hydraulic clutch testing is a method of simulating the operation of a transmission clutch. The process identifies defective clutches not typically identified by dynamometer testing.
LuK Clutch Distributes Technical Assistance Poster
Schaeffler Group USA Inc. has initiated the distribution of more than 180,000 LuK-branded technical assistance posters promoting proper diagnosis and installation of clutch kits, clutch hydraulics and flywheels. The poster is designed to help technicians identify common installation errors that lead to unwarranted product returns and reduction in productivity at the shop level.