ENGINES & DRIVETRAINS
Prevents excessive pressure
buildup while filling
The OEMTOOLS No-Spill Coolant Filling
Funnel Kit, No. 87009, provides a quick and easy
way to fill automotive cooling systems, according
to the company. The adapters have 5” extension
to fit radiator caps placed at an angle and difficult
access surge tanks. The funnel incorporates
a fluid stopper with a vent to prevent spills and
excessive pressure build-up while filling. The kit
includes five high quality, one-piece adapters with
no assembly needed.
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50 Fleet Maintenance | September 2018
Includes upgraded hardware and software
The latest edition of the Volvo I-Shift Automated
Manual Transmission includes upgraded hardware
and software, greater durability and a new
countershaft brake for improved performance and
smoother, faster shifting. The electronic control
unit can handle any load and any road, shifting
perfectly every time, says the company. Volvo also
improved clutch durability and torsional dampening
in both the company’s D11 and D13 models. I-Shift
is designed to not only keeps fuel costs down, but
can also help slow driveline wear, reduce noise and
vibration, extend transmission life and lower maintenance
costs. The latest version of I-Shift uses intelligent
electronics to continuously monitor grade,
speed, weight and engine load, shifting when necessary
or holding a gear-whichever saves more fuel.
Regardless of experience or training, I-Shift helps
every driver become more fuel-efficient.
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Designed to work seamlessly with
Paccar MX engines and axles
The Paccar 12-speed Automated
Transmission was designed from the ground up
to work seamlessly with PACCAR MX engines and
axles. The purpose-built automated transmission
represents a major advancement in powertrain
performance, productivity, efficiency, driveablilty
and return on investment. This 12-speed
transmission features 1,850 ft-lbs of torque, with
the deepest reverse ratio among linehaul transmissions
for slow speed maneuvering, says the
company. For transmission oil changes in linehaul
applications, Paccar recommends an oil change
every 750,000 miles. Transmission oil changes
require only 16 pints of oil. The system also features
a fluid pressure sensor to notify the driver
of low oil, to prevent gear burn-up. Other features
include smooth and intuitive shift strategies that
improve fuel economy and driver comfort and
internal electrical system routing that minimizes
exposure to corrosion to wires and connectors, as
well as a cooler-less precision lubrication system.
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Designed to streamline maintenance and improve performance
Eaton added two new enhancements to the company’s line of EverTough Self-Adjust and
EverTough Manual Adjust Heavy Duty Aftermarket Clutches to help streamline maintenance
and improve performance. The release bearing has been upgraded with wider thrust
pads to optimize the interface with the release fork providing more contact area for the fork
resulting in less wear and longer clutch life. A third grease zerk fitting also has been added to
provide better access for routine lubrication. The new EverTough clutches include 100-percent
new, genuine Eaton components and undergo Eaton’s standards for testing and performance
prior to engineering approval and release to the
market for sale. EverTough clutches are available
in 7- 8-, 9- and 10-spring designs with torque
ratings ranging from 1,400 to 2,050 ft-lbs, and
include premium dampers to help reduce harmful
driveline vibration and come with a one-year/
unlimited miles warranty. A two-year warranty is
available with the purchase of a Genuine Eaton
Clutch Installation Kit.
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Cleans oil galleries
in most engines
The Goodson Tools and Supplies
High Pressure Oil Gallery Cleaning
System is designed to clean oil galleries
in most engines, including gas,
diesel, stock and high performance.
The tool incorporates steel wire brushes
with the hydro action of a water
manifold and shop air to quickly clean
oil gallery holes in gas and diesel
engines. The air/water outlet holes are
drilled in a spiral pattern to create a
swirling effect that helps increase the
wand’s cleaning power. The standard
kit includes a 36” long stainless steel
cleaning wand with an ergonomically
designed billet aluminum grip and three
stainless steel brushes (3/8”, 1/2” and
5/8” in diameter).
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Cleans cooling
systems and heater
cores without disassembly
The Thexton Heater Core Back Flush Tool with Air Assist, No. 815, fits 1/2”, 5/8” and 3/4” heater
hoses, and a 1/8” NPT for shop air fitting. A basic garden hose hook-up cleans cooling systems and
heater cores without disassembly, with no need to use acids or caustic solutions. A radiator pressure
cap prevents over-boosting and water pressure can be controlled with the ergonomic handle. The
push-button air assist helps remove the most stubborn of clogs. Previously technicians would have
had to take the hose off the car and develop a make-shift way to fix a clog, adding time to their job.
Another option that some technicians used was just completely replacing the heater core, which in
turn costs the consumer more money. This tool saves from the costly replacement of even the most
stubborn clogged heater cores.
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