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the option to retain the stock automatic transmission controller, or go aftermarket stand-alone.
Air ride suspension systems have been in common use for over forty years and have proven to provide the smoothest and most shock-free ride of any known vehicle suspension system.
The conversion can be done with the cab on the truck. No firewall, core support or floorpan modifications are necessary. The Ford radiator, fan shroud and intercooler are reused.
Air-tow Trailers provide extremely smooth ride quality and air ride suspension with a system that automatically adjusts air pressure in the air bag so the trailer always rides at the same height - whether lightly or heavily loaded. The higher air bag pressure automatically provides a stiffer suspension which is exactly what is required for a smooth ride. The lower air bag pressure for lighter loads provides a softer suspension, thus providing the same ride quality for all trailer loading conditions. Since each axle is independently supported by its own air bag, the air ride suspension is a truly, fully independent suspension system.
Conversion kits include: engine mounts, adapter plate, flex plate wiring harness modifications, bushing kits for gauges, crank and cam sensor kits, alternator mount bracket, exhaust manifold, A/C manifold, power steering pump mounting and more.
The S20 Contractor Floor Panel is 2’ x 4’ x 2” thick and features 8 radial staggered snaptight grids for optimal tubing spacing.
All Creatherm™ radiant floor panels are manufactured out of BASF Styropor® EPS.
Ground level loading eliminates the need for difficult tilt beds or dangerous loading ramps. Since the deck remains level at all times, it is easy for one person to load multiple items. It eliminates the possibility of injury from handling heavy ramps or having equipment slip while loading. Air-tow Trailers are ideal for loading equipment with poor traction at low ground clearance such as scissor lifts, pavement sweepers, compactors, rollers, etc. The low ramp angle also makes hand loading of heavy items such as safes, vending machines, ATM machines, and appliances safe and easy. So many choices, so many uses! For more information about Air-tow Trailers, contact Rock Line Products, Inc. at 909-392-2170 or visit www.airtow.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Creatherm S20 Contractor Radiant Floor Panel The fourth panel from Creatherm™ is ready for market and combines benefits of its first three radiant floor panels into one economical product. The S20 Contractor Floor Panel is twoinches in overall thickness. The lower height profile makes the snaptight grid ideal for over-pour or retrofit applications where a thicker panel cannot always be used.
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Styropor ®, an expandable polystyrene (EPS) was invented by BASF in 1952 and today is a classic among the raw materials employed for cost-effective construction, as well as efficient and reliable packaging. The most important properties of Styropor® EPS include: excellent thermal insulation capacity, high compressive strength, outstanding impact absorption, low weight, and flexible design capabilities. The foam panels are also quiet, resistant to insects and mold, and virtually allergen free. For more information visit www.creatherm. com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Diesel Conversion Specialists offers complete Cummins Kit to repower Ford full-size trucks Nothing disappoints more than a work truck that doesn’t work. Ford work truck owners have an old resource available with some new tricks. For nearly fifteen years Diesel Conversion Specialists has been re-powering full-size Fords with Cummins power. DCS still provides turn-key conversions or complete kits to install a 5.9L Cummins engine: 12-valve, 24-valve or Common Rail. Benefits include improved economy, impressive towing capability, many aftermarket performance parts and legendary durability. The good news for guys running newer rigs is kits are now available for trucks through 2010, and with 800-622-8836 |
“The coolant performs like the day I had it installed, and I haven’t lost a drop!” says Joe, “and I drive all 48 states and in plenty of hot weather conditions.” The waterless coolant has a boiling point of 375°F and at operating temperatures has a very low vapor pressure. The low pressure has reduced the stress on cooling system components and the hoses for Joe’s engine are the original ones. The metals in his engine have not suffered the effects of corrosion, electrolysis, or cavitation erosion.
On-center points exist every six inches and the patented design allows the installers to run tubing at 45-degree angles with ease. The S20 Contractor Floor Panel can support the installation of 1/2” and 5/8” PEX Tubing. The new panel will be manufactured at existing Creatherm production facilities. Customers now have the ability to split orders between the widely popular T45, S45 and U45 Floor Panels by bundle quantity.
Twenty three years and a million miles later, Joe has never changed or topped off his coolant, or used any supplemental coolant additives.
Diesel Conversion Specialists can often supply other OE parts depending on your needs. The list includes an exhaust downpipe, intercooler tubes, throttle cable, accelerator pedal and throttle position sensor. Diesel Conversion Specialists can also supply Cummins engines. For more information, please contact Diesel Conversion Specialists at www. DieselConversion.com, email sales@ dieselconversion.com or call 406-755-8878. About Diesel Conversion Specialists: Founded in 1999 as FordCummins.com, Diesel Conversion Specialists (DCS) is the authority on repowering Ford lightduty diesel trucks with Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines. Individual components and complete kits are available for replacing 6.0L and 6.4L Power Stroke engines in 2003-2010 Super Duty pickups, Excursions and vans. DCS also offers manuals and parts for converting 1969-97 Ford trucks to Cummins power. The company also has experience with diesel conversions for GM and Hummer vehicles. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Evans Cooling Systems announces an endurance milestone with waterless coolant Evans Cooling Systems announced an important milestone that demonstrates the durability and long life performance of its waterless engine coolant. Joe Umstead, an independent owner/operator, has put one million miles on the 1990 Freightliner that he bought new. At the time of purchase, he converted its Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine to use an experimental waterless coolant provided by Evans.
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“It performs as advertised,” adds Joe, “and I never think about hot climates or altitude, except when I’m passing someone going up a steep grade. That’s when I’m reminded that operating with Evans has a performance advantage.” The engine is from the pre-EGR cooler era and the fan clutch is actuated by a “fan-stat”. The actuation temperature is elevated to reduce fan-on time for fuel economy. Mr. Umstead has been averaging about 7.5 mpg over the past 23 years. At the Mid America Truck Show, held at Louisville, KY in late March, Joe spent time at the Evans booth sharing his experience with hundreds of owner/operators. When one curious attendee asked Joe about the cost of coolant, Joe simply replied, “I have no idea how much coolant costs these days - I haven’t had to buy any for twenty three years!” Heavy-duty truck engines have changed a lot since 1990 and so have Evans waterless coolants. Today’s offerings provide better heat transfer and lower viscosity than the experimental coolants of 1990, but the basic feature of a huge separation between operating temperature and boiling point remains. It is that separation that keeps vapor out of the cooling system – vapor that makes an insulating barrier between hot metal and liquid coolant – the barrier that makes hot spots and brings premature death to EGR coolers. Evans Cooling Systems, Inc., headquartered in Suffield, CT, has focused on engine cooling for over 25 years. Evans is committed to improving engine performance for vehicles and stationary engines, while maintaining a cleaner, safer environment. For more information on Evans Cooling Systems, Inc. please contact Mike Tourville at mtourville@evanscooling.com, call 860668-1114, or visit www.evanscooling.com.
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August 2013