Today we are not going to cover something new but just a little insider info in to what we do during our time off at Apex Tool Company. I purchased a new to me 1931 Model A Coupe just after the first of the year and on it’s maiden voyage home, I hit a dip […]

If you have a thread to turn, you need a wrench; it’s that simple. What wrench to use will depend on whether the thread is on a nut, bolt or a pipe. Like with all tools, a wrench too is available in a vast variety. Among the most common are the pipe wrench and the

A crescent wrench is often called a knuckle-buster. That’s because this tool often comes loose from the fastener and causes your knuckles to slam into the nearest surface. Of course, this happens only when you are using the crescent wrench the wrong way. When using the crescent wrench, you must watch out for two things:

The following is the proper procedure for replacing the solenoid valve on the Apex TR1001 high idle govenor (formerly Teleflex PTO governor). This procedure will solve the following problems: leaking fuel non-operational unit cutting out If your coil is black and working, this is normal over the course of the coil’s life. It will darken

When your car engine suddenly starts to thump and shudder, you are naturally concerned and do not feel very confident. This is commonly known as knocking and it could be the result of the engine’s timing being a little off or it could also mean something more serious. At moments such as this, you have

There are three basic types of diesel ring compressors: the universal band type, tapered sleeve and clamshell. All three have their advantages and disadvantages. Universal Band Type Ring Compressor This is probably the most common ring compressor in the marketplace. It has its advantage of being universal and inexpensive. Bu it is also very hard