Specialty Engine Tools History
Compression testers, pullers, valve tools and other engine specialty gear.
How did diesel injection service equipment change?
Short answer: Diesel injection systems evolved from mechanical pumps to high-pressure common rail.
Diesel injection systems evolved from mechanical pumps to high-pressure common rail. Specialized test benches and diagnostic tools developed for each generation.
Why did turbochargers increase demand for specialty tools?
Short answer: Turbochargers became more common for performance and efficiency.
Turbochargers became more common for performance and efficiency. Shops needed tools for turbo removal, boost testing and related diagnostics.
How did timing belt service create special tools?
Short answer: Overhead-cam engines with timing belts required locking tools and tensioner tools.
Overhead-cam engines with timing belts required locking tools and tensioner tools. These tools became necessary for proper timing belt replacement.
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