The JASPER Rolling Showcase will be on site for your enjoyment at the Frog Follies August 28-30. The event is named for a bullfrog race held at its first event 35 years ago. An estimated 4000 cars will be on display with events for the whole family including: a car parts swap meet, car craft show, concessions and celebrity frog races. Visit the JASPER exhibit for the latest product information, informative videos and network video game racing. Our experienced and knowledgeable sales staff will be on hand to answer any of your drivetrain component questions. Come see us this weekend at the Vanderburg County Fairgrounds in Evansville, IN, for a unique automotive experience. See show details at www.frogfollies.org.
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Friday, August 28th, 2009The Weekly Friddle
Friday, August 28th, 2009
Friddle: How was it possible for Elmo to pass three cars traveling 70 mph, while he was going only 65 mph?
Check our blog next Friday for the answer and another Friddle.
Last Week’s Friddle: Henry Ford developed his first motor vehicle in 1896. What did he name it?
Last Week’s Friddle Answer: The Quadricycle
The Weekly Friddle
Friday, August 21st, 2009
Friddle: Henry Ford developed his first motor vehicle in 1896. What did he name it?
Check our blog next Friday for the answer and another Friddle.
Last Week’s Friddle: In 1940, which automobile company introduced the first car to feature an automatic transmission?
Last Week’s Friddle Answer: General Motors introduced the first “Hydra-matic” Automatic Transmission in 1940 with the Oldsmobile Series 90.
JASPER Offers 6.4L “Powerstroke” for Ford F-Series Heavy-Duty Trucks
Friday, August 21st, 2009
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has expanded it’s midrange diesel product line.
The nation’s leading remanufacturer of drivetrain components offers the 6.4L International engine as a Jasper Remanufactured diesel in our Complete format.
“Although this engine made its debut in the Ford F-Series trucks in January, 2007, they were actually considered 2008-year model trucks,” says Fred Ernst, JASPER Diesel Marketing Manager. “This is the engine that replaced in the 6.0L in the Ford F250, F350 F450 & F550 Series trucks.”
The JASPER Remanufactured 6.4L Complete engine includes the block, heads, front cover, vibration damper, water pump, oil pump and pan, oil cooler, rear cover and rocker assemblies. The engine also includes valve cover gaskets, breather to valve gaskets and a dipstick O-ring.
“Each JASPER Complete Engine is completely remanufactured with a standard set of new parts,” says Ernst. “While all other castings and components are remanufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications.”
The JASPER Complete Engine is covered by a 1-year parts and labor warranty. Please call Jasper Engines & Transmissions at 1-800-827-7455 for pricing and availability.
Changes to the September Diagnostic Clinic Schedule
Monday, August 17th, 2009The following are revisions to the JASPER Diagnostic Clinic schedule for September:
September 1 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Detroit, MI
September 2 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Detroit, MI
September 9 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Grand Rapids, MI
September 10 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Grand Rapids, MI
September 15 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Birmingham, AL
September 16 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Birmingham, AL
September 17 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Birmingham, AL
September 22 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Atlanta, GA
September 23 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Atlanta, GA
September 24 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Atlanta, GA
The Weekly Friddle
Friday, August 14th, 2009
Friddle: In 1940, which automobile company introduced the first car to feature an automatic transmission?
Check our blog next Friday for the answer and another Friddle.
Last Week’s Friddle: The red light changes and a line of cars passes you in the other lane. There are 3 cars in front of a car, 3 cars behind a car, and 2 cars behind 2 cars. How many cars have passed you?
Last Week’s Friddle Answer: Four
JASPER Associate Lands Record Fish!
Friday, August 14th, 2009
Chip Temple’s first major fishing tournament is one he will never forget. Temple hooked, battled and helped reel in a 714.7-pound, 121.5-inch blue marlin to help the crew of the “Jasper Time” shatter the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic record. The marlin beat out the previous record of 692.6 pounds set in 2006 and far outpaced the 566.8 pound average for the tourney winner. Wallace said the 60-foot Hatteras “Jasper Time” was almost 130 miles into the Gulf of Mexico when they finally hooked the marlin at about 1:30 p.m. on June 19th. With Temple all but locked into his position, he endured an eight-hour battle with the marlin before the crew finally hauled it in at about 9:30 p.m. The record-setting catch cruised to first place and will earn the crew at least $325,000 in prize money. The 67-boat event carried a total purse of $1.3 million.
The team consisted of (pictured left to right): angler Chip Temple, mate Ed Gobel, captain Tommy Braden, mate Matt Pearson and boat owner Mark Wallace.
New Engine, Transmission and Diesel Diagnostic Clinic Dates Offered
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009The following is a revised schedule of the JASPER Diagnostic Clinics and includes dates for November. The Diagnostic Clinics scheduled for Greensboro, NC, on September 29 and 30 and October 1 as well as the Clinics scheduled for October 13 and 14 in Chattanooga, TN, have been canceled.
August 13 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Union City, CA
August 17 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Seattle, WA
August 18 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Seattle, WA
August 19 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Seattle, WA
August 26 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Philadelphia, PA
August 27 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Philadelphia, PA
August 28 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Philadelphia, PA
September 1 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Detroit, MI
September 2 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Detroit, MI
September 8 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Grand Rapids, MI
September 9 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Grand Rapids, MI
September 15 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Birmingham, AL
September 16 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Birmingham, AL
September 17 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Birmingham, AL
September 22 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Atlanta, GA
September 23 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Atlanta, GA
September 24 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Atlanta, GA
October 6 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Pompano Beach, FL
October 7 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Pompano Beach, FL
October 8 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Pompano Beach, FL
October 20 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Nashville, TN
October 21 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Nashville, TN
October 27 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Knoxville, TN
October 28 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Knoxville, TN
November 3 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Boston, MA
November 4 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Boston, MA
November 5 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Boston, MA
November 10 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Buffalo, NY
November 11 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Buffalo, NY
November 17 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Pittsburgh, PA
November 18 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Pittsburgh, PA
Dates are subject to change.
JASPER Offers CD4E for Escape, Mariner and Tribute SUVs
Friday, August 7th, 2009
Jasper Engines & Transmissions is offering the CD4E transmission for 2001-2007 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner, and 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute sport utility vehicles.
Through many hours of research and development, JASPER has incorporated a series of improvements that eliminates the CD4E’s common failures and provides for a smoother running transmission.
One of the issues in the CD4E is that the scarf-cut seal rings cross leak in the forward drum. “Scarf cut rings require constant pressure to keep the seal in a sealed position,” says Dustin Greene, JASPER New Product Development Technician. “In the case of the CD4E, the rear lube circuit is separated from the reverse clutch only by the seal ring. In all ranges but reverse, it is possible for rear lube pressure to exhaust due to the seal not being seated. JASPER updates these seals to a solid ring to eliminate the issue.”
Another issue in the CD4E is the reverse drum, which is prone to bushing journal failure due to the soft cast material it was made from and the lack of direct lubrication. “JASPER has redesigned the drum to be more durable,” says Greene. “A hardened steel sleeve was added to the drum and cross-drilled holes were added to supply direct lubrication pressure to the bushing journal. To help redirect lube through the cross- drilled holes, a redesigned bushing was developed and installed.”
JASPER supplies a stand-alone cooler kit with each CD4E that is sold. The OEM coolers have been found to fail internally, restrict coolant flow, and ultimately result in a failed transmission. “The addition of a stand-alone cooler kit will prevent any possibility of a ballooned, restricted or contaminated cooler,” says Greene. “Plus, our tests have shown the supplied cooler kit is more efficient at cooling than the OEM design, and reduces transmission temperature by as much as 50 degrees.”
To deal with wear issues in the CD4E valve body, JASPER reconditions the pressure regulator valve bore and the bypass control valve bore. JASPER then installs an updated pressure regulator valve and bypass control valve that prevents premature bore wear and restores hydraulic integrity to both areas. JASPER also installs a redesigned converter regulator valve that reduces side loading and prevents lube shut off in the event of a failsafe condition.
A JASPER remanufactured CD4E transmission is covered by a 3-year/100,000 mile nationwide transferable parts and labor warranty. Please call Jasper Engines & Transmissions at 1-800-827-7455 or visit www.jasperengines.com for pricing and availability.
The Weekly Friddle
Friday, August 7th, 2009
Friddle: The red light changes and a line of cars passes you in the other lane. There are 3 cars in front of a car, 3 cars behind a car, and 2 cars behind 2 cars. How many cars have passed you?
Check our blog next Friday for the answer and another Friddle.
Last Week’s Friddle: In 1930, the Galvin Manufacturing Corporation introduced one of the first commercially successful car radios. What was the “brand name” of this radio?
Last Week’s Friddle Answer: Company founder Paul V. Galvin created the brand name Motorola for the car radio - linking “motor” (for motorcar) with “ola” (which implied sound). Thus the Motorola brand meant sound in motion.
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