GEARS TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE TRANSMISSION REBUILDING INDUSTRY AUGUST 2012
PHONE (805) 604-2000 FAX (805) 604-2006 Publisher Dennis Madden
Managing Editor Rodger Bland
Technical Director Lance Wiggins Advertising Frank Pasley
Senior Designer Jeanette Troub
Contributing Editors: Steve Bodofsky Thom Tschetter
ATRA Technical Staff: Hank Blair Bill Brayton Mike Brown Steve Garrett Pete Huscher
Mark Puccinelli Mike Souza Jarad Warren
Director of Membership & IT Svc Kelly Hilmer Seminars & Convention Manager Vanessa Velasquez
The views expressed in this publication should not necessarily be interpreted
as the official policy of the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA). Publication of product information or any advertising does not imply recommenda- tion by ATRA.
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Issue #168 Printed in U.S.A. Copyright ATRA 2012 Be sure to read our Feature Story,
The Evolution of the Overhaul Kit, pg 22, Precision International – Today is tomorrow (Paid Advertisement)
2 DEPARTMENTS
FROM THE EDITOR: Its Showtime, Folks!
by Rodger Bland
53 Powertrain Industry News 57 64
Shoppers and Classified List of Advertisers
SPECIAL INTEREST & TECHNICAL
4 THE WORD ON THE STREET: Todays Modern Maintenance Procedures by Mike Souza
14 22
Bench Testing the 6L50-6L80-6L90-6T70-6T75 TEHCM by Steve Garrett
The Evolution of the Overhaul Kit, Precision International - Today is tomorrow
26 CVT and e-CVT FWD Hybrid Transmission Application Guide, ID, and Fluid Requirements
by Mark Puccinelli
28 SHOP TALK: Those Are the Breaks: Mercedes 722.9 Pump Failure
by Dennis Madden
30 UP YOUR BUSINESS: Sorry It s Out of Warranty by Thom Tschetter
38 MAKING IT WORK: Changing Your Image as an Employer by Steve Bodofsky
44 International Supplier Showcase 48 ATRAs 2012 Powertrain Expo, October 25th-29th:
Today’s Modern Maintenance Procedures Page 4
Those Are the Breaks: Mercedes 722.9 Pump Failure Page 28
Bench Testing the 6L50-6L80-6L90-6T70- 6T75 TEHCM Page 14
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