JASPER Brings Service Truck to Road Course Races
At the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series event at Sonoma, CA, a white Jasper Engines & Transmissions truck and trailer could be spotted in the pits. But it was for more than just promotional purposes. This truck was to provide support, parts and help for teams using the JASPER 4-speed transmission.
JASPER 4-Speed Transmission Takes Montoya to Sonoma Victory
Juan Pablo Montoya utilized a JASPER 4-Speed Transmission in his #42 Dodge to claim his first NASCAR Nextel Cup Series victory. Montoya was one of eight drivers running the JASPER 4-Speed Transmission at Sonoma this past weekend.
JASPER Anniversary Rolling Showcase Hits the Road for 65th Anniversary Celebrations
In conjunction with its 65-year anniversary, JASPER Engines and Transmissions is holding celebrations at its 36 (and soon to be 38) branch locations across the country. The events literally reach the compass point extremes of the continental U.S.
Jasper Adopts Computer-Controlled Valve Seat Forming
Jasper Engines and Transmissions has adopted a computer-controlled, single point machine generated concept in its cylinder head valve seat machining process.
Jasper Uses Induction Heating in Gas Engine Assembly
Jasper Engines and Transmissions has said goodbye to the gas-fired furnace as part of the connecting rod/piston assembly process. In its place is an Ameritherm heat induction coil and RF power supply. The heating unit, coupled with an electronic timer, is used to assemble connecting rods with a more accurate control of the heat.
JASPER and Boy Scouts Partner with “Race to Scouting” Program
The Boy Scouts of America partnered with Jasper Engines & Transmissions this year to help in their annual fall membership recruiting efforts. The Boy Scouts make a strong effort each autumn to visit schools to try and get in contact with every boy who is of scouting age, and ask them to join.
Ford 4.0L OHC V6 … Keep Your Oil Pump Intermediate Drive
Jasper Engines & Transmissions reminds installers to retain the oil pump intermediate drive from their Ford 4.0L OHC V6. This part is not supplied with a JASPER remanufactured engine.
Tech Tip: Check Those Fluid Levels on 5R55N/S/W Transmissions
Jasper Engines & Transmissions incorporates a procedure to fill the Ford 5R55N/S/W transmissions with the correct level of fluid. Though the 5R55N, S and W are all similar in design, they each differ in specific areas based on the needs of the transmission’s intended application.
Stanadyne DS Injection Pump in Relation to Aftermarket Relocation and Cooling Devices
Jasper Engines & Transmissions is aware of several aftermarket relocation and heat exchanging devices that are being marketed with claims that they decrease the operating temperature of the Stanadyne DS Pump Mounted Driver (PMD) improving its reliability.
Dealing With Remanufactured Transmissions
When replacing a transmission, you have many options. Remanufactured transmissions are disassembled and rebuilt in a factory environment. Rebuilt transmissions are those that are characteristically cleaned, inspected and wear items like clutch plates and seals are replaced. These transmissions usually come with only a short-term warranty. Used or salvage transmissions can be pulled from anywhere
