Over the past couple of years, we’ve looked into ways to get new people into the industry. There are technical services, organizations, and automotive...
March - 2020
In this issue of “Keep Those Trannys Rolling”, we’re going to take a look at a 2010 Ram 5500 Cab and Chassis truck that was having erratic transmission...
A long time ago, an old man once told me, “if you think you know everything there is to know about transmissions, it’s time to find a new profession.” At...
Over 30 years ago, back in the day when I was being taught the ins and outs of rebuilding, I was working for my brother Ken “Racer” Brown at Brown’s...
Decades ago, when I started in this profession, electricity was one of those areas that most shops, technicians and even engineers, avoided when at all...
I have to be honest, swapping a TH-350 from one vehicle to another was easy, nuts and bolts, compared to replacing any modern transmission. Replacing almost...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about business and life.
It seems that whenever two...
On a recent lecture tour in Malaysia, I met a “busker”, a street performer who was working in hopes of tips. This man was disabled and had an artificial...
The 6L80/90 converters have had numerous problems since they came out in the mid 2000’s. There have been problems with the converter, along with problems in...
If you’re a transmission rebuilder and think TCRA is some distant cousin, think again! The Torque Converter Rebuilders Association, TCRA, makes a broader...
The problem is clear and the solutions are getting there. ATRA chapters are regaining their relevance as we enter this new stage of industry development. For...
MCMXVIII is the Roman Numeral for 1918. I think you’ll agree that this is a fitting title after you read this article. To gain a little better perspective as...
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