Milwaukee Torque Lock Gripped Locking Tools
Milwaukee Tool continues to expand its Hand Tool offering and the recently launched line of Torque Lock Locking Tools with the introduction of several gripped locking plier options, in both curved jaw and long nose styles that provide a durable, comfortable grip for prolonged use and increased productivity. Featuring the patent pending Torque Lock adjustment system,
Propane Industry Unveils ‘Propane Clean American Energy’ Tagline
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has announced the launch of a new logo and brand identity for propane, PROPANE Clean American Energy. The logo, anchored by the iconic image of an American bald eagle, highlights propane as an increasingly American-made alternative fuel at a time when U.S. propane production from natural gas liquids
Cycling In New Business
Adapted from Margie Siegal’s article in Motorcycle & Powersports News Take a look around your shop. You have the equipment. You have the tools and you have the employees. But do you have all of the work your shop can take on? It may be time to add a niche to your engine building services and
Head Gaskets and Fasteners
The relationship between head gaskets and head bolts is an intimate one. The clamping load applied by the head bolts is what allows the head gasket to maintain its seal. For this marriage to last, there has to be constant tension – not too much, otherwise the bolts may stretch or break, and not too
Shop Solutions August 2014
Cleaning Bucket Style Hydraulic Lifters Unlike their flat tappet cousins, bucket style hydraulic lifters can often be reused if inspected, validated and cleaned. The problem is taking them apart. I developed this hammer tool to separate the plunger from the body. Insert the bucket (upside down) and secure with the cover plate. Next, a few good blows
The State of the PERA
When Frank Owings grew up, his generation viewed cars as a passion. It was freedom. “When we turned 16, it was a right of passage to get a car,” Owings says. “We worked on it, we fixed it and we customized it.” For most guys Frank’s age, cars are still a passion. And like a
Performance Warehouse Association 2015-2016 Directors Announced
Performance Warehouse Association (PWA) has announced the newly elected directors to the PWA board of directors. Andy McJannett, Performance Improvements (Incumbent): Andy will be returning to serve another two year term. Andy is a strong supporter of both multi-step distribution and our industry associations. Passionately connected to this industry and it success, Andy looks forward
Spectra Premium Introduces 118 New SKUs
Spectra Premium’s latest product release includes 118 new SKUs, of which 55 are first-to-market parts and aftermarket exclusive to Spectra Premium. These new parts cover over 40 million vehicles on the road today. Spectra’s first‑to‑market coverage includes fuel pump assemblies, filler necks, oil pans and radiators, for popular late-model domestic and import applications. Summary of
National Performance Warehouse Acquires Engine Rebuilders Warehouse
In its first acquisition of 2014, National Performance Warehouse (NPW) has purchased Engine Rebuilders Warehouse (ERW), one of Florida’s largest traditional and performance engine parts businesses. Engine Rebuilders Warehouse has been in business since 1980 serving machine shops, engine builders and jobbers in Florida. ERW is a specialist in marketing and selling engine related parts
EPWI Names “Vendor” and “Representative” of the Year
Engine & Performance Warehouse (EPWI) has named its 2013 “Vendor Of The Year” and “Representative Of The Year” at the Awards Dinner during EPWI’s annual summer conference in Vail, CO on Thursday, August 7, 2014. EPWI named Topline Automotive as its 2013 Vendor of the Year. Chet Staron, CEO/President of Topline Automotive was present to accept the
Leadership Tools for Resolving Employee Conflict and Improving Morale
Is your shop a hotbed of employee conflict? Even if we look only at generational differences, it’s not hard to see why employees can butt heads and morale can suffer. Millennials are replacing Gen Xers, who displaced the Baby Boomers before them. Each group grew up in a vastly different world, and each has their
Ford’s NASCAR Boss 429
When the Central County Flyers meet for their fly-in lunches on Friday afternoons in the summer, Owen Russell and his friends plunk down $8 for a hearty meal and a shot at weekly bragging rights. Owen could win the rights hands down week after week if he started telling tales from the six years he
Why Pushrods Fail
The Michigan firm Trend Performance is a manufacturer and supplier of pushrods. In 1988 when Bob Fox founded his pushrod company after working the phones as a tech rep at Diamond Racing, things were different. During his time at the piston company he noticed that the performance of competition pushrods was a little better than adequate—their
Victor Technologies Launches Cash Back Rebate Program
Victor Technologies has launched a Cash Back Rebate program for customers in the United States and Canada. Between July 1 and December 31, 2014, purchasers of select Tweco and Victor Thermal Dynamics systems can receive between $50 and $450 cash back. The cash back amounts are equivalent for U.S.$ and CAN$. Rebates range from $50 to $100 for Tweco
PRW SFI-Rated Billet Aluminum Flywheels
PRW Industries, a leading manufacturer of high performance engine components, is continuing its ongoing consumer rebate program with Flexplates and Flywheels. Consumers that purchase any PRW or Performance Quotient SFI-Rated Billet Aluminum Flywheel from an authorized PRW distributor are eligible for a mail-in $10 Visa gift card. PRW SFI-Rated Billet Aluminum Flywheels are manufactured from the highest quality 6061-T6 billet aluminum. They
American Refining Group Celebrates 20 Years Being ISO Certified
SAI Global, an ANAB accredited organization, recently completed the audit that marks the 20th year of certification for American Refining Group, a Bradford, PA based oil refinery. In 1994, the Bradford Refinery became the first refinery in the USA to carry the esteemed ISO 9002 certification and has continued to meet the strict requirements for
PIG Spill Kit
New Pig has introduced the PIG Spill Kit in High Visibility Economy Container – packed with top-quality PIG Absorbents and affordable enough to be stocked in spill-prone areas throughout the entire facility. The bright yellow Kit features a non-threaded, lift-off lid for fast access to spill response contents and molded-in handles for easy carrying. The
HP Tuners Acquires Race Render LLC
HP Tuners has announced that it has purchased Race Render LLC, including Race Render, Track Addict, Bench Racer and Quick PIP products. Race Render is the leading PC based application that allows a user to synch data to video. Track Addict is a mobile Application that allows a user to display data on their iPhone/iPad
Failure Happens
In our industry and business, one thing that has not changed is the inconvenience and total disruption to progress and profits brought along by a comeback. Unfortunately, “Failure Happens.” This might just be the next must-have bumper sticker. It could address our teenagers, our government and the occasional warranty. I won’t address my teenagers and
Permatex Fast Orange Hand Cleaner
Permatex Fast Orange Hand Cleaner incorporates MicroGel Technology, an innovative Polymer Emulsion synthetic solvent that eliminates the need for citrus (orange oil) or petroleum-base solvents, while continuing to deliver effective cleaning power. It is very effective at removing the toughest dirt and stains, including resins, oil, grease, tar, grime, soil, epoxies, paint, adhesives and gasket
