Apex Tool Company is an authorized distributor of DG Technologies DPA 5 product line so if you purchase from us, you can rest assured that your product is authentic. However, there have been folks looking to save a few dollars on their DPA 5 purchase by buying them from overseas sellers. Sadly, you are almost […]
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Today we are going to cover upgrading an original Porta-Tool PT-2000 Top Deck Sleeving tool to be able to cut for the new lower press fit and DDA 60 Series sleeve. The tool unfortunately as shipped from the factory does not have enough travel to cut these bushings. Step one: Unfortunately I did this
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With proper maintenance and repair, standard tire changers for steel rims and regular valve stems lasts for many years. However, fuel economy regulations, newer vehicle designs and trends are changing rim size and composition leading to an effect on tire changers as well. This is the age of touchless tire changers, but then it takes
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Like many families, I too inherited many of my hand tools from my father and even my grandfather. My old man would keep the tools in an old upright biscuit tin box. I had to discard the tin box since the space between the shelves in my garage is not high enough. Over the years,
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Occasionally, you may have to troubleshoot a no-start condition, a misfiring or a bad fuel injector in a vehicle. A Fuel Injector Noid Light is one of those indispensable tools that will help you to diagnose the maladies affecting most of the fuel-injected vehicles on the road today. The Noid light test in conjunction with
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Diesel mechanics are generally bus or truck mechanics. They work on a wide range of diesel engines, like those found on buses, bulldozers, trucks, cranes, RVs tractors, and sometimes trains. Training incompasses the use of diesel truck engines, heavy equipment vehicles and bus fleets. The mechanic will learn all about auto engines, repaireof diesel fuel
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When you are starting your career as a diesel technician, you will need to stock your toolbox. Even if you have worked on diesel engines as a hobby and have accumulated some diesel tools, it’s important to be sure you are now purchasing professional grade tools as hobby grade tools are not satisfactory for your
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Since we here at Apex Tool Company specialize in supplying our customers with the highest quality Diesel Tools, we thought we’d share a bit of diesel history with you. Back in 1893 the first Diesel engine was patented and thus began the need for Diesel Tools. February 23, 1893 Rudolf Diesel received a German patent
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A large variety of torque wrenches are available with different options such as shapes, sizes and torque delivery mechanisms. Therefore, before selecting a torque wrench, it is necessary to understand the features of the major options and to select the tool that meets your specific fastening application. Measuring, controlling or tightening of fasteners is imperative
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We wanted to give everyone a heads up on one of our new offerings…the the Mack ATC37720 Roller Lifter Tappet Holding Kit for use on the Mack E6, E7 & E9. Apex Tool Company manufactured products are comparable in quality to the OEM version but are much less expensive. This particular product is sold exclusively
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