19 Tool and Equipment Manufacturers Earn TechShop Magazine’s 2009 Top 5 Tools Award
TechShop – Equipment, Tools & Supplies magazine is pleased to announce the winners of its 2009 Top 5 Tools Award. Only 19 manufacturers were awarded this year’s honor. They are: ALLDATA ATS (Automotive Test Solutions) GearWrench Hunter iATN Ingersoll Rand Lisle Mac Tools Matco Tools Performance Tool Power Probe Ranger Redline Detection Snap-on SPX Corporation
Top 5 Tools: Ernie Orgar Jr., Basset’s Service Center
Ernie Orgar Jr., technician Basset’s Service Center Rochester, NY Editor’s note: Ernie was kind enough to send us a few categories of his Top 5 Favorite Tools, so this month, we’re expanding to include his favorite Brake, Diagnostic, Exhaust and Striking tools. Here are my Top 5 Brake Tools: Mac Tools 3” Encapsulated Wire Brush
Tool & Equipment Distributors Association Presents Annual Vendor Awards
The Tool & Equipment Distributors Association (TEDA) presented 10 of its top suppliers with vendor awards during its annual “State of TEDA” meeting held earlier this year at the Turf Valley Resort in Maryland. TEDA President Glen Pratt presented the 2008 President’s Award for Growth and Marketing Achievement to the following vendors: Ajax Tool Works,
Gearing Up for Timing Belt and Chain Work
Timing belts are a maintenance item on engines that have them, but what about timing chains? On most overhead cam engines that use a timing chain to turn the cams, there’s usually some type of chain tensioner or adjuster to keep the chain tight and to compensate for stretch as the chain ages. But on pushrod V6 and V8 engines, there is no chain tensioner to compensate for chain stretch. Consequently, after tens of thousand of miles, the chain loosens up, starts to make noise as it rattles against the front cover, and causes cam timing to retard. At this point the timing chain needs to be replaced.
Joel Steinberg, Jole’s Auto Services
Joel Steinberg, owner Jole’s Auto Services Kailua-Kona, HI Redline Detection Smoke Pro — Smoke Pro is the best smoke machine I’ve ever used. It’s easy to set up and I’ve found numerous uses. Just found an evaporate leak in a matter of minutes. Have used it for vacuum, exhaust and even oil leaks. I would
Actron and Sunpro Announce the ‘Muscle Car Sweepstakes’
Have you ever dreamed of owning an original, all-American muscle car? Now’s your chance! The Actron and Sunpro "Muscle Car Sweepstakes" has arrived! One lucky winner will drive away in a beautifully restored 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T armed with a 440 Magnum V8 – a 375 horsepower MOPAR legend ….
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Ken Peavy, owner Peavy’s Garage Katy, TX www.peavys-garage.com Peavy’s Garage is a family-owned and operated shop, AAA approved since 1970. We also have Peavy’s Tire & Automotive in Houston. About five years ago, we discovered BG products and equipment, which increased our business by 30% and profits greatly. General service techs operate the equipment, which
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Jeff Hume, John Partipilo, Terry Kirschbaum and Jesse Hernandez CMJ Automotive Addison, IL We went through an extensive study of the tools we use most often and the ones we just like a lot. Our list is in no particular order. Snap-on MODIS Scanner — Helps us diagnose vehicles faster and more efficiently. Huth Pipe
Have You Developed an Automotive Tool? Turn Your Tool Idea into Money
If you have an original tool idea which others may need, Lisle Corporation is interested in evaluating your idea. Your idea may be produced and sold by Lisle Corporation under an attractive award or royalty agreement that will bring you income for years to come.
Stolen 1968 Corvette Returned 37 Years Later!
Three months after buying a brand new blue Corvette for $6,000 in 1968, Alan Poster’s ‘Vette was stolen from a parking garage in Manhattan. Unable to afford car insurance at the time, Poster thought he had lost his prized possession forever.