TCRA News

January 10, 2010

Orifice Control within the Converter Part 2

Most torque converter rebuilders understand how oil flow within the converter harnesses engine torque and helps drive the vehicle. Unfortunately, many rebuilders have little knowledge of […]
December 8, 2009

A quick news brief

ABCO Incorporated Carlisle, Ohio announces asset sale with new ownership and location. The new name is ABCO Friction USA 2510 Pioneer Ave Vista, CA 92081 Phone […]
November 25, 2009

The Ken Cluck Support Fund

TCRA members and friends, we find it difficult to report our former President, Ken Cluck, has become seriously ill over the past several months. While we […]
November 16, 2009

TCRA Welcomes New Member

ABCO Incorporated Carlisle Ohio announces asset sale with new ownership and location. The new name is ABCO Friction USA  2510 Pioneer Ave Vista, CA 92081 Phone 800 […]
November 4, 2009

In the spotlight: Consolidated Vehicle Converters

Though Consolidated Vehicle Converters (CVC) wasn’t formed until 1996, the family of owner/operators have been rebuilding sealed torque converters since 1972. Co-owners and sisters Julie Maynard […]
November 4, 2009

Ford 5R55N Rebuilder Tips

The year 1999 brought us: Napster, an internet music download service; the Euro, which was implemented as Europe official currency; Record deadly snowfalls in the Chicagoland […]