Last Week’s Friddle Answer: Dodge

Last Week’s Friddle Contest Winner: Terry Leonard - Starkville, MS

Jasper Engines & Transmissions, the nation’s leader in remanufactured drivetrain components, offers the following transmission to its remanufactured lineup.

The Chrysler 68RFE rear-wheel drive transmission can be found in 2007-present versions of RAM 2500/3500 trucks equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine.

JASPER has made improvements to this unit, most significantly to the UD and OD clutch. Extra plates have been added in both clutches to increase their torque holding capacity. The clutch drum has been modified to improve oil circulation and reduce the chance of heat buildup.

New pump bushings are 100% installed on the JASPER 68RFE. This reduces the chance of galling on the pump cover.

Every JASPER remanufactured transmission is subjected to strict, high-quality processes:

• Disassembly, meticulous inspection and cleaning of components.
• All new and remanufactured parts are carefully inspected for correct tolerances to assure dependability.
• JASPER’s research and product development ensures inherent problems in OEM design are corrected.
• Dynamometer testing of every domestic automatic transmission simulates in-vehicle operation to assure trouble-free product results.
• An available Premium Service Plan offers customers even greater value.

Each transmission is covered by JASPER’s 3-Year/100,000 mile nationwide transferable parts and labor warranty. Full warranty disclosure is available on our website or upon request.

For more information on the remanufactured transmissions of Jasper Engines & Transmissions, please call 1-800-827-7455.

Jasper Engines & Transmissions, the nation’s leader in remanufactured drivetrain components, offers the following transmission to its remanufactured lineup. The Ford/Aisin AF21, also known as the TF-81SC front-wheel drive transmission, can be found in the following 2005-present vehicles:

• Ford Five Hundred
• Ford Fusion
• Mercury Montego
• Mercury Zephyr
• Lincoln MKZ
• Mazda 3
• Mazda 6

JASPER’s most significant upgrades to the AF21 involve seven problem areas within the valve body. These areas have lead to valve body failures causing harsh shifts, burned clutches and forcing the transmission into “fail safe mode”. These areas are 100% reamed and upgraded to hard-coat anodized valves that are wear resistant and have more sealing contact area to minimize leakage. These updated valves include:

• B1 Clutch Control
• C1 Clutch Control
• C2 Clutch Control
• C3 Clutch Control
• 2 Solenoid Modulators
• PR/Boost

In addition, the TCC and secondary regulator valve body sections are reamed and upgraded to hard-coat anodized valves that are wear resistant and have more sealing contact area to minimize leakage, TCC slip and overheated fluid.

The solenoid bushings of the AF21 are 100% replaced. PTFE material within the solenoid bushings absorb small contaminants, and causes the bushing clearance to diminish, resulting in harsh shifting.

JASPER also addressed various shift complaints caused by worn accumulator bores within the AF21. The accumulator pistons are replaced with upgraded, anodized aluminum with annular grooves that improve piston centering, preventing wear and thermal expansion-related leakage.

Every JASPER remanufactured transmission is subjected to strict, high-quality processes:

• Disassembly, meticulous inspection and cleaning of components.
• All new and remanufactured parts are carefully inspected for correct tolerances to assure dependability.
• JASPER’s research and product development ensures inherent problems in OEM design are corrected.
• Dynamometer testing of every domestic automatic transmission simulates in-vehicle operation to assure trouble-free product results.
• An available Premium Service Plan offers customers even greater value.

Each transmission is covered by JASPER’s 3-Year/100,000 mile nationwide transferable parts and labor warranty. Full warranty disclosure is available on our web site or upon request.

For more information on the remanufactured transmissions of Jasper Engines & Transmissions, please call 1-800-827-7455.

While on a recent stay at the nearby French Lick Springs Resort, members of the Team Tiger Car Club made the 25-mile drive to tour the Jasper Facility.  Over 20 of the little British-made cars were on display in the grass along US Hwy 231.

Most of the cars that made the trip were Sunbeam Tigers, a two-seat convertible powered by a V8 small-block Ford.  These cars were popular in the United States during the 1960’s.

Friddle: In what city did JASPER open its first branch location?

Check our blog next Friday for the answer and another Friddle.

Last Week’s Friddle: Some automobiles come with an additional key that will only operate the ignition and unlock the door(s). What is the name for this key?

Last Week’s Friddle Answer: Valet Key

Last Week’s Friddle Contest Winner: Gary Catalanotto - East Patchogue, NY

Friddle: Some automobiles come with an additional key that will only operate the ignition and unlock the door(s). What is the name for this key?

Check our blog next Friday for the answer and another Friddle.

Last Week’s Friddle: Which automaker manufactured the Karmann Ghia?

Last Week’s Friddle Answer: Volkswagen

Last Week’s Friddle Contest Winner: Tim Boyes

Cavitation is an issue that has plagued the diesel engine for years. One of the main concerns created by cavitation is the erosion of the metal on the outside surface of cylinder liners. Tiny air bubbles are formed during normal engine operation and implode at an extremely high temperature and pressure and eat into the wall of the cylinder (see Figure 1). This erosion eventually penetrates the cylinder wall allowing coolant to enter, contaminating the oil or even causing the engine to hydrolock. The liner O-rings are also effected by cavitation as well, and can erode or become brittle and break away.

Jasper Engines & Transmissions reminds technicians that supplemental coolant additives (SCA’s), and their concentrations, are important to help minimize this damage. These additives help by coating the surfaces that contact coolant with Nitrites. SCA additives also provide pH control to help fight corrosion, and soften the water to help stop mineral deposits from forming. The proper levels must be maintained in your engine, or it will fail prematurely.

You must be sure to check the levels of your additive package two times per year and test your coolant for replacement once each year.

For more information on the remanufactured diesel engines of Jasper Engines & Transmissions, please call 1-800-827-7455.