Every year, hundreds of shop owners and technicians make their way to ATRA’s Powertrain Expo: the largest collection of transmission specialists to get together under one roof. This...
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In this article, we’re going to take a look at some of the basic diagnostic and repair procedures for GM’s AF50 transmission. As always, having the right information makes things...
Like many components used in the transmission industry, the term bushing can be described using various other names. A plain bearing, sliding bearing, solid bearing, or friction...
When you walk onto the production floor at ETE REMAN, it isn’t quite what you’d expect of a typical manufacturing site. The facility is brightly lit with natural light pouring...
The 700R4 has been around for over 30 years, and yet they still show up in shops all across the country. For veteran builders this unit is pretty straightforward, but for the new guys...
Chances are you’ve had to deal with the dreaded P0882 code in a Dodge. It’s often caused by a faulty PCM (Powertrain Control Module) or TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module).
But...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about business and life.
I’d love to see a show of hands of how many of...
Today, as my motorcycle crested the hill above Camarillo, CA, a woman in the car next to me told me that I’d lost a saddlebag. Glancing down I could see it was true. The left-side...
In the last issue of GEARS, Jim Rodd, president of ATRA’s board of directors, predicted that this year’s Expo would be “the greatest Expo ever.” That’s not so surprising: Jim...
How many times have you turned on the TV and seen hurricanes and flooding in Florida or Mississippi? Or tornados in Oklahoma or Kansas? Or wildfires in California? And, how often have...
ATRA’s annual golf tournament is always a big hit with die-hard enthusiasts who look forward to strolling along the links in the dry Vegas climate. But this year, the tourney took...
We’ve long established the value of building a community presence in today’s business environment. But for most shops, that usually means sponsoring a local sports team, joining a...