Thexton Manufacturing Co.'s Strut Alignment Level (Part No. 447) assures original equipment values after McPherson strut replacement, the firm said. The level is stamped from alloy steel and features a circular bubble level. The tool is placed on a rotor against two studs; then the rotor is turned to align the bubble sideways before the adjustment screw centers the bubble to the current camber angle.
After the strut is replaced, the camber bolt is adjusted to re-center the bubble to the original camber angle.
Contact: Thexton Manufacturing Co., Dept. TB, P.O. Box 39008, Minneapolis, Minn. 55435; Phone: (800) 328-6277 or (612) 831-4171. Fax: (612) 831-5938.
Ground Force has introduced a line of high-pressure, nitrogen-gas-charged shock absorbers designed for lowered vehicles.
The shocks, which come standard with all Ground Force lowering kits, are specially valved perapplication to assure a precision match to any vehicle, the company said. They also are compatible with most other lowering systems.
Contact: Ground Force, Dept. TB, P.O. Box 149, Mount Braddock, Pa. 15465; Phone: (412) 430-2068. Fax: (412) 430-2075. . . .
Auto Parts
Precision Universal Joint, a Moog Automotive Inc. company, has released three assortments of driveline products.
The PBT96 CV boot assortment covers 1981 to 1995 Ford passenger cars, 1985 to 1995 GM passenger cars and minivans, 1985 to 1995 GM S10/15 and 1981 to 1990 Chrysler passenger cars and vans.
The PUJ96 assortment includes U-joint coverage for AMC, Chrysler, Ford and GM passenger cars and light trucks.
The PSS96 10-pack assortment of Super Strength, high-performance joints covers passenger car, light truck and 4x4 vehicles.
Each assortment is accompanied by an ERTL 1/18-inch scale die-cast muscle car replica.
Contact: Precision Universal Joint, Dept. TB, 3440 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60618; Phone: (312) 478-0404. Fax: (312) 478-6232. Refer to item ADV 227.
Raybestos/Brake Parts Inc. has introduced its Remanufac-tured Unloaded Power Brake Units available for domestic and imported cars and trucks.
The 664 part numbers cover single-diaphragm units, hydro vacs, dual-diaphragm units and hydro boosts. The boosters have all new seals, gaskets and O-rings, and all components are disassembled and tested after reassembly to insure a leak-free vacuum, the firm said.
Contact: Raybestos/Brake Parts Inc., Dept. TB, 4400 Prime Parkway, McHenry, Ill. 60050; Phone: (815) 363-9000.
The new TRW Inner Tie Rod End Repair Kit from Federal-Mogul Corp. is designed to eliminate the hassles associated with installation of OE-style bushings on 1982 to 1995 General Motors, Chrysler and Eagle passenger cars equipped with center take-off-style rack-and-pinion steering gears.
The kit, HB 1647K, has a steel locking plate, two 2-piece thermoplastic rubber replacement bushings and two metal sleeves.
The bushings slide into place without the use of tools or lubrication.
Contact: Federal-Mogul Corp., Dept. E-3, Sect. TB, P.O. Box 1966, Detroit, Mich. 48235; Phone (810) 354-7700. Fax: (810) 354-9936.
The new differential rebuilding kits from Federal-Mogul Corp. cover Chrysler, Ford and General Motors applications with ``corporate'' or Spicer axles.
The kits include BCA anti-friction bearings, National oil seals, crush sleeve, pinion nut, gear marking compound and brush, thread-locker, RTV sealant and shims.
Contact: Federal-Mogul Corp., Dept. E-3, Sect. TB., P.O. Box 1966, Detroit, Mich., 48235; Phone: (810) 354-7700. Fax: (810) 354-9936.
Fire extinguisher
Petrol-Safe from Petrol-Safe Inc. is a fire suppressant that is effective on petroleum-based fires, including those involving tires, gasoline, kerosene, oil and diesel fuel, the company said.
The nontoxic suppressant, when mixed with water, breaks down the fuel of the fire, as opposed to simply robbing the fire of oxygen, the firm said, preventing re-ignition and explosion.
Contact: Petrol-Safe Inc., Dept. TB, 100 Tower Drive, Greenville, S.C., 29607-2631. Phone: (803) 233-7100. Fax: (803) 233-9222.
Literature/Video
BFGoodrich Aerospace has introduced a full-color brochure that explains how Velvet-Ride Series Springs reduce the vibration, hop, skip and jump of light trucks and vans that are not loaded.
The Velvet-Ride spring is based on BFG's Torsilastic-brand rubber torsion spring that the company said reduces vibration 20 percent at 30 mph.
Contact: BFGoodrich Aerospace, Dept. TB, 6061 BFGoodrich Blvd., Jacksonville, Fla. 32226-3409; Phone: (904) 757-3660. Fax: (904) 757-7116.
Teknor Apex Co.'s Tire Materials and Equipment Division, has released an eight-page brochure of its precure tread designs for sport utility vehicles and light, medium and heavy trucks.
Contact: Teknor Apex Co., Tire Materials and Equipment Division, Dept. TB, 505 Central Ave., Pawtucket, R.I. 02861-0290; Phone: (800) 556-3864 or (401) 725-8000.
Diagnostics
The ISO Relay Tester (Part No. 136) from Thexton Manufacturing Co., tests International Standard Organization relays and circuits on computer-controlled functions, including AC clutches, cooling fans and fuel pumps.
The unit features LED indicators for battery power, relay coil feed and integrity and relay switching action.
Contact: Thexton Manufacturing Co., Dept. TB, P.O. Box 39008, Minneapolis, Minn. 55439; Phone: (800) 328-6277 or (612) 831-4171. Fax: (612) 831-5938.
Cleaning products
Sentry Chemical Co. has introduced its DermaGuard fragrance-free skin protector that uses organic chemicals to bond with a tech's outer skin layer ``without leaving any sticky or greasy feeling,'' the company said.
The skin barrier, available in 4-and 32-ounce sizes, protects against allergic reactions and skin irritations by chemicals, water, disinfectants, solvents and petroleum products.
An application lasts at least four hours, Sentry Chemical said.
Contact: Sentry Chemical Co., Dept. TB, P.O. Box 748, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30086; Phone: (800) 877-3339. Fax: (770) 934-0932.
Kafko International Ltd. has introduced its Oil Eater Degreaser/Cleaner, a water-based, biodegradable cleaner for hard surfaces.
The formula, when mixed with water, encapsulates greasy dirt into a solution that can be rinsed away, the company said.
The product is available in 16-and 64-ounce, and 1-, 5-, 30- and 55-gallon plastic containers.
Contact: Kafko International Inc., Dept. TB, 3535 N. Clark St., Chicago, Ill. 60657. Phone: (312) 528-0333. Fax: (312) 528-7379.