POWERTRAIN INDUSTRY NEWS
New Solenoid Line from Valve Body PRO
GEARS does not endorse new products but makes this new information available to readers. If you have a new product, please email the press release information with applicable digital photo or drawing to
fpasley@atra.com or send by mail to GEARS, 2400 Latigo Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030.
announce that David Skora has joined its staff in the position of technical direc- tor. David brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the trans- mission industry, including 15 years as a technical specialist for ATRA. Bob Sanghera, CEO of Valve Body
Valve Body PRO now offers indi-
vidual or master sets of popular Aisin Warner solenoids through its new divi- sion, SOLPRO. “These solenoids are reengineered from the inside out,” said David Skora, technical director for Valve Body PRO. SOLPRO has researched the sole-
noid issues that affect the shifting char- acteristics of the valve body and trans- mission, and determined there’s a better way to fix them. One of the problem areas involves
excessive friction between the armature shaft and the bushing. Even after a good cleaning, it can still cause problems. The other issue happens when the plas- tic terminals break, causing loose con- nections. A SOLPRO solenoid solves both these problems. Currently SOLPRO is remanufac-
turing solenoids for the AW55-50SN and the whole family of 09G, 09D, TF-80SC, and AF21/81 transmissions. For more information, visit www.
solenoidpro.com or call toll free 1-877-611-7767.
David Skora New Technical Director for Valve Body PRO
PRO, sees a bright future for individu- als and companies in the transmission industry willing to take advantage of the challenges that are taking place. Adding David to the staff will give Valve Body PRO the means to meet those challenges. Visit Valve Body PRO on line at
www.valvebodypros.com.
Sonnax 4R70W/4R75W Valve Body Retainer Plate
Arizona Transmission Machine Receives Innovation Award
Arizona Transmission Machine
received an Innovation Award at the 12th Annual Hotrod and Restoration Trade Show in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 11-13, 2010. The category was for shop tools and
equipment and the EZ-DRIVER claimed the top prize. Travis Weeks presented the award at the opening breakfast to Mike Tilley, president of Arizona Transmission Machine. For more information about the award
or the EZ-DRIVER kit, visit Arizona Transmission Machine on line at www.ez-
driver.com, or you can call Mike directly at 1-602-992-2961.
From 2001 on, 4R70W and 4R75W
valve bodies no longer had the small round retainer plate installed on the lower corner of the valve body. Without the reinforcement that was
provided by the plate on earlier units, oil pressure could push the separator plate away from the valve body casting, com- monly results in crossleaks and plate cracking. The crossleaks allow forward and direct oil to drag clutches, causing forward and direct clutch failures. Sonnax Valve Body Retainer Plate
76507F-01K easily bolts into place, clamping the separator plate and gasket securely, preventing future leaks. This kit installs in minutes without any spe- cial tools, salvages valve bodies, and allows you to reuse cracked plates. For more information, visit Sonnax
at
www.sonnax.com. Valve Body PRO is pleased to
GEARS May/June 2010
Raybestos Unveils Superior Friction Plate for Honda Transmissions
Raybestos Powertrain has announced
the release of its new GPX Friction Plate for Honda transmissions. The “Global Performance Extra” is superior to any other friction plate for Honda. “The shifting performance of this
new Raybestos GPX Friction Plate match- es Honda perfectly,” said Raybestos Vice President, Sales and Marketing Al Avila. “The GPX is engineered and qualified
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