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WEB2 days ago · FenderBender is the leading trade magazine covering leadership, management, operations, and strategies for collision repair shop owners, operators, and managers.
Living in a vacuum: Crankcase ventilation system testing
WEBJun 28, 2022 · The crankcase pressure wanders between -2.5 to 4 inches of water column (-7 to 10 millibar, well below the specification for this engine of -30 millibar, plus or minus 5 millibar). If there is less vacuum in the crankcase, this would be an over-pressure condition (which means air is leaking into the crankcase).
FinishMaster's Exclusive Brand: SMART - FenderBender and ABRN
WEBJul 1, 2022 · A deeper look at how SMART brings quality, performance, and value together to create a line of premium products. SMART is FinishMaster’s exclusive and trusted brand of associated products.
Training: Frame Rail Realities | FenderBender and ABRN
WEBJan 1, 2020 · Notch each corner of the frame rail remaining on the vehicle with a 6mm triangle-shaped notch so that when you bend the 6mm flange down to a taper, all the notched corners close up again. Slide the new rail onto the old rail. It may be necessary to hammer-and-dolly the old rail to accept the new rail evenly.
The Ever-Growing Importance of OEM Certification
WEBNov 1, 2021 · The Ever-Growing Importance of OEM Certification. To perform a safe and proper repair, shops need proprietary parts and equipment, training, and access to the manufacturer’s repair procedures. By Jennifer Jarzembowski, Contributing Editor. Rising above the crowd in today’s highly competitive collision repair market is no easy task.
Mitchell, Snap-on Suing Autel | FenderBender and ABRN
WEBAug. 30, 2021—Mitchell and Snap-on have filed a lawsuit against Autel, according to court documents. The suit alleges Autel improperly obtained and used proprietary diagnostic and repair information. “Autel does not have access to anywhere near the same level of real world repair information. Further, Autel has not invested the years of ...
A look at alternative refrigerants to R-134a - FenderBender and …
WEBFeb 4, 2022 · R-744 is the refrigerant name for carbon dioxide (CO 2) and has been in use as a refrigerant since the mid-nineteenth century reaching its peak use in the 1920s.With the introduction of CFCs that operated at much lower pressures, the use of CO 2 as a refrigerant declined. While many automotive manufacturers are using R-1234yf in new vehicles, German brands like Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, and ...
Hub bearing dos and don'ts | FenderBender and ABRN
WEBSep 22, 2015 · Reset the bearing and level the knuckle. When the new bearing is installed the hub needs to be pressed into the bearing. It is very important to fully support the complete bearing on the opposite side of the hub that is being pressed. This will help to ensure that the new hub is being pressed into place correctly.
Active Wheel Speed Sensors | FenderBender and ABRN
WEBJan 1, 2020 · A magnetic pickup is a passive sensor: it generates a voltage only when the wheel is moving above a certain speed, typically about 5 mph. A Hall-effect sensor is an active sensor. It detects the presence of a magnetic field and generates a digital yes/no signal. The Hall effect, discovered by Edwin Hall in 1879, is generated by the interaction ...
Practice, preparation, and patience are keys to creating perfect ...
WEBJan 1, 2020 · Step 1: Collect the proper tools. Obtain a good pinstriping brush like a Mack Series 10 Sword Striper brush (size 00), 1-shot paint, odorless mineral spirits, brush oil, a palette, practice surface, drill sheets, stir sticks, paper towels and razor blades. Step 2: Prepare your brushes.