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Customer Profile: Racing Partnership for 2006 Scribner Repair President and CEO of Michael man with a vision that likes to take Center pg. 2 Waltrip Racing, Inc., Michael Waltrip ideas from paper to reality. I am and President of Jasper, Doug Bawel, delighted to lend my experience and Jerry Hammann: announced the formation of Waltrip- management support to Waltrip-Jasper Dealing with Jasper Racing Company, LLC. Waltrip- Racing.” Engine Sludge pg. 3 Jasper Racing will field the #55 NAPA AUTO PARTS NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Waltrip-Jasper Racing has contracted JASPER Uses in 2006, driven by Waltrip. to be the source of Induction Heating cars, engines and personnel. in Gas Assembly pg. 4 Bawel has been in racing for over 15 years, previously as an owner of Additionally, Waltrip-Jasper Racing Coated Bearings Penske-Jasper Racing Company’s #77 has created their own team of people. from Kodak Dodge. Bawel will serve on the The foundation of Waltrip-Jasper Federal-Mogul pg. 5 Board of Directors and will be active in Racing is sculpted with experienced business management and sanctioning people vested in NASCAR. , Chad Morganthaler body relationships for the new company. former EVP of , Inc. will Joins Jimmy Ward serve as the general manager overseeing the operation. Waltrip’s long-time con- on JASPER “I have been in the sport as a driver for 22 years and the logical progression fidant, Bobby Kennedy will serve as the Fishing Team pg. 6 for me was ownership at the highest Competition Director and Larry Carter, level, the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup a veteran crew chief, has also been con- Series,” Waltrip said. “This is such a tracted by Waltrip-Jasper Racing to be a big step, that I wanted to partner with part of the team. someone who has intimate knowledge about ownership at this level. Doug “I know how intense this business is Bawel and I have been friends for a and I am prepared for the challenge,” number of years and I have always Waltrip said. “I am committed to being April is National respected the way he handled himself in successful as an owner and I think the Car Care Month! the garage and with NASCAR.” industry will recognize that when they see the caliber of personnel and spon- “I learned quickly that Michael is a sors I am bringing into this organiza- goal oriented person,” Bawel stated. tion. But, there are a lot of days when I “When we began talking about the pos- anticipate I will need my sense of sibilities of teaming up, he started dial- humor, so I believe I will keep it.” Published by: ing the phone and making things hap- Jasper Engines & pen immediately. He is a talented Transmissions driver and a proven NASCAR P.O.Box 650 Busch Series car owner, but Jasper, IN 47547-0650 most importantly as he Phone: 1-800-827-7455 moves into NASCAR’s Fax: 1-812-634-1820 premier series, he is a www.jasperengines.com 2 ProfileCustomer Master Technician. Scribner’s T are two ASE-Certified the Scribnerservicebays.There clientele. Fouremployeeswork service baystoservehisgrowing foot facilitycompletewitheight moved intoanew7,000square and in April 2005,Scribner 213 S.MarketStreetinSullivan. opened ScribnerRepairCenterat own andinFebruary, 1987, he dealerships, Joestruckoutonhis yard, andvariousautomobile school. Degree fromacollegeautomotive classes, andearnedan Associate took highschoolautomotive a localservicestation.Helater the ageof15whenheworkedat started intheautomotivefieldat and airconditioningservice. for generalautorepair, brakes Sullivan’s premiereestablishment hitching posts.Buttheyare Amish whoshopinthecity. the horseandbuggiesof posts availabletoaccommodate country. Sullivanmakeshitching the edgeofstate’s Amish moved into this 7,000 squre foot facility in April of2005. inApril footfacility moved 7,000 squre intothis Repair CenterinSullivan, Illinois. Scribner atScribner nohitching posts are There echnicians, includingone After workinginasalvage The businessgrewovertime, Joe Scribneristheowner. Joe Scribner RepairCenterhasno Sullivan, Illinois,islocatedat Scribner RepairCenter service possible. ing thecustomerwithbest Center... twobusinessesprovid- JASPER andScribnerRepair est, andgiveyourbestservice.” business philosophyof“Behon- business.” It’s partofScribner’s are ourbestadvertisingfor added Scribner. “Ourcustomers vive withoutourcustomers,” tainment available.” room withTVandkidsenter- new facilityalsohasawaiting change,” saysScribner. “Our belts andhoseswitheachoil check allfluids,inspecttires, key. “We willgreasefittings, fares. Customerserviceisthe one ofSullivan’s mainthorough- the businessisnotlocatedon Repair Centerisdespitethefact warranty,” saysScribner. their outstandingqualityand ity. “We likeusingJASPERfor and differentialsfromtheirfacil- ufactured engines,transmissions Center hassoldJASPERreman- clinics thatcometothearea. by participatingintechnical latest automotiveadvancements technicians keeptunedtothe “This businesswouldnotsur- The successofScribner Since 1989,ScribnerRepair Dealing with Engine Sludge by Jerry Hammann, JASPER Bellingham Remanufacturing Facility synonyms are contamination, crud, of 5 distinct cleaning steps, 3 distinct Jerry Hammann defilement, dregs, muck, ordure, putre- inspection steps and albeit indirect a job faction, putrescence, putridity, scuzz, for me. has over 35 years sleaze, slime... You get the Higher combustion temperatures, of hands-on picture. fuel technology, tighter tolerances and engine experience. He is an Associate The components in our world are improved sealing all combine to change of JASPER’s Re- engine oil, blowby gases and heat. the nature of crankcase gasses making search and Engine oils are equipped with additive them more acidic and, by nature, more Development packages to prevent the combining of prone to the chemical reaction with department at the these elements, but without regular oil engine oil. The result, less pollution, Bellingham., changes and a proficient crankcase ven- more sludge and an October house pay- Washington, remanufacturing tilation system you run into that limit ment for me. facility. Jerry attended Allen thing. You know what happens when It might be convenient to put the Hancock college in California you try to put 11 pounds of “stuff ” in a blame primarily on the consumer’s lack while working as a 10 pound bag. of maintenance but a preponderance of machinist/engine builder for There are numerous trends that are the evidence would indicate otherwise. Central Machine. Jerry later contributing to these problems. In an Clarence Ditlow, executive director for owned and operated The effort to reduce emissions, manufactur- the Center for Auto Safety said “Oil Machine Works doing sales, ers run engines at higher temperatures sludge is our #1 priority this year.” setup, service and training of and attempt to achieve those tempera- extended the warranty to 8 shop equipment. He has been tures more quickly. years on 3.3 million vehicles considered an Associate at JASPER since When you start your car cold, the “at risk” in 2002. Toyota then changed 2003. Jerry is an ASE-Certified catalytic converter, which only works at the baffle design structure on their V6 Master Engine Machinist. a fairly high temperature, does almost engine families. VW took similar war- nothing to reduce the pollution in your ranty action on 426,000 1.8L equipped Imagine if you will, a world where exhaust. One simple solution to this vehicles. Saab had to back pedal on every car owner changes their oil every problem is to move the catalytic con- 132,000 2.0L and 2.3L I4s. And the 2500 miles. Cars come equipped with verter closer to the cylinder head and in 2.7L Chrysler well that’s what remanu- an egg attached to the accelerator pedal. recent cases actual integration with the facturers dream about. Ditlow is peti- Service schedules are adhered to reli- exhaust manifold. The proximity of the tioning the NHSTA to recall 1 million giously and the lights on the dash are converter causes hot and cold spots - plus vehicles. Manufacturers are very understood and heeded. Imagine if you just what we don’t want regarding careful about the exact terminology of will, a world, if you’re in the automotive sludge formation. GM wants the tem- warranty provisions. business doing anything other than rou- perature to vary no more than 15 The Center for Automotive Safety tine maintenance, where you’re probably degrees between head and block. Hot reported a case in Ohio of a 2002 unemployed. spots bake oil causing sludge and cold Chrysler Sebring with barely 20,000 The engine specialist has 2 best spots cause acid formation contributing miles. $6,100.00 to replace the engine friends, negligence and sludge. Negli- to sludge. That results in the necessity and, no, the warranty doesn’t cover gence will always be with us. It is con- sludge. It was reported that Chrysler tinually fostered by trends in the auto told the customer the oil should have industry. been changed 9 times because of severe As long as negligence is around driving conditions, not the 3 times the sludge will be at his side and, well, we’ll manual suggests. The oil change inter- have a job. vals can go anywhere from 3,000 to Consumers blame the automakers and 10,000 miles depending on whether the the automakers blame the consumers. vehicle’s use is “severe”. Problem is, There’s plenty of blame available on both manufacturers never quite define what sides. severe is. In the remanufacturing indus- That may seem a bit harsh so a closer try we know the real severe duty is the examination of exactly what sludge is soccer mom in her minivan making 8 and how it forms is in order. short trips a day. Technically sludge is defined as an All this on account of engine sludge. agglutination or aggregation of compo- It’s hard to believe how such a small, nents forming a semisolid mass that Sludge buildup can be very harmful to an and largely preventable situation, can often impedes circulation. A few choice engine. lead to big problems. 3 JASPER Uses Induction Heating in Gas Assembly JASPER has said goodbye to the gas fired furnace as part of the connecting rod/piston assembly process. In its place is an Ameritherm heat induction coil and RF power supply. The heating unit, coupled with an electronic timer, is used to assemble connecting rods with a more accurate control of the heat. “It’s important we keep our heat to 400ºF on the eye of the rod,” says JASPER Quality Technician Chuck Lynch. “That’s very hard to do with a gas-fired furnace, as temperatures can range from 275º to as much as 500º.” The induction heating coil, coupled with an electronic timer, is used to assemble connect- A gas-fired furnace applies heat ing rods with a more accurate control on the heat. directly to the connecting rod. But with induction heating, the heat is actually no product contamination. The RF power supply sends alternat- produced within the rod itself by circu- The basic components of the induc- ing current (AC) through the coil, gen- lating electrical currents. The part tion heating system are an RF power erating a magnetic field. When the never comes in contact with a flame. supply, a copper induction coil, and the connecting rod is placed in the coil and And since the heat is transferred to the material to be heated or treated. In this enters the magnetic field, circulating rod by electromagnetic waves, there is case, a connecting rod. eddy currents are induced within the rod. The currents flow against the elec- trical resistivity of the metal, generating precise amounts of localized heat with- Don’t Forget The VIN When You Order out any physical contact between the When you call JASPER, you’ll hear can even look up most products online coil and the connecting rod. a request for the Vehicle Identification through JASPER’s electronic catalog, The power supply is attached to a Number (VIN) more and more. Using and using the VIN makes the process timing device set to 13 seconds. By the VIN can save you time and money faster and more accurate. When you using the timing device, JASPER as you place orders with us. use the VIN, you actually don’t have knows exactly the amount of energy I’m sure you’ve heard of customers to enter anything else - the catalog being induced into the eye of the con- who swore they had a ‘98, when it was will automatically fill the correct necting rod. actually a ‘97 with a completely differ- make, model, year and engine size for “We have seen a need for the heat ent engine or transmission. We want you and show you the products we induction device for problematic to make sure your installation goes have available for your application. engines,” says Lynch, “where wrist pins smoothly and your customer gets pre- The VIN doesn’t always tell us come loose and go through the cylinder cisely what he or she needs the first everything, so occasionally we may wall.” time. So it’s essential that we have need to ask one or two additional Not only has the device given accurate information, and the VIN is questions (such as the transmission JASPER a more accurate control of the best starting point. tag number or differential assembly heat on the connecting rods, it has also Just give us the full 17-digit VIN code in some cases) but even then, increased productivity. “The RF coil is from your customer’s vehicle, and in using the VIN will help us make sure very user-friendly,” says Lynch. “The most cases we’ll know exactly what we have the Perfect Product for your Associate inserts the rod into the coil, JASPER product you will need. You customer’s vehicle. then steps on a foot pedal to activate the coil and timing device. The Associate knows that in 13 seconds, they will assemble the piston and con- necting rod together.”

4 Coated Bearings from Federal-Mogul By Matt Barkhaus, Engine Bearing Product Planner, Federal-Mogul Corporation Design Features - Crush and Chamfer increases the thrust load capacity of the Matt Barkhaus Speed-Pro bearings have additional bearings. The hydrodynamic profiles, crush built into the design. Crush refers to channel oil onto the surface of the thrust has 25 years of the press fit resulting from having the bear- face. Race applications using high clutch experience with ing extend slightly above the housing bore loads, or frequent “on and off ” throttle Federal-Mogul. when it is in set in place. By increasing the transitions benefit from this innovation. He has been in surface contact between the bearing and various distribu- bore, crush helps compensate for bore dis- The latest in advanced bearing tion and market- tortion and aids heat transfer. Racing technology - DUROSHIELD‚ Coated ing functions with- crankshafts employ large diameter “fillet Bearings in the North Amer- radii” where the journal meets the counter- Speed-Pro has consistently delivered ican aftermarket weight. This rounded inside corner increas- the latest technology in performance business. Matt is currently the es crankshaft strength, but can interfere engine bearings. Our engineers have taken engine bearing product planner with the bearing. Many performance bear- the next step by offering the first coated within the Engine Parts ings feature larger “chamfers” providing engine bearing program tested and backed Marketing Team. His product the side clearance necessary. by a major engine parts manufacturer. planning responsibilities include Speed-Pro DUROSHIELD coated bearings bearings, thrust washers and deliver all the performance and race win- ning durability found in our traditional connecting rods. race parts, plus unique additional benefits derived from the specialized polymer When selecting bearings, engine coating. builders commonly focus on getting the With a micro-thin unique enhanced proper clearances and maintaining adequate molybdenum disulfide in a polymer base, oil pressure. In street driven applications the coating’s hydrophilic matrix becomes there are a number of materials that will do part of the bearing, absorbing oil for high an excellent job. Each has advantages in lubricity and low friction. You get an added terms of resistance to corrosion, rate of level of protection from potential damage wear, and fatigue strength. The latter char- caused by dry starts or interrupted lubrica- acteristic is critical in racing engines that tion. The coating is applied using a pre- operate under high loads, generate consid- cisely controlled application process to erable heat, and may be subjected to deto- insure excellent coating adhesion - - veri- nation. Sealed Power engine bearings are 3/4 Oil grooves – the best solution for fied by both microscopic analysis and real available in a variety of materials able to race engine durability world testing in some of the most extreme meet any application demand. In addition, Racing bearings must perform flawless- race conditions imaginable. Federal-Mogul offers a line of performance ly under severe stress. The oil grooves in engine bearings under the Speed-Pro‚ main bearings provide lubrication to the Speed-Pro Coated Bearings Bring brand name. These performance engine rods. Variations range from no grooves at Added Insurance to Performance bearings are specifically engineered to all, to “full grooves” machined around the Engines withstand punishing racing conditions. internal circumference of the bearing. The Speed-Pro DUROSHIELD coated bear- greater the surface area, the more load a ings offer a new option for the perform- H-14 Alloy - Speed-Pro Bearings (when bearing can handle, but without adequate ance engine builder and their customers strong is better than pretty!) oiling, the rod bearings will fail. Federal- who want to avoid unwanted wear in a The H-14 lining material found in Mogul engineers pioneered the 3/4-groove newly built performance engine. The Speed-Pro bearings was specifically devel- design, which maintains the full surface exclusive DUROSHIELD polymer coating oped for high performance applications, area in the most highly loaded portion of helps minimize friction. and has a far greater load capacity than any the main bearing, while permitting Other key features of Speed-Pro other material. The lining is bonded to an improved oil flow to the rod bearing. This Competition Series engine bearings are extra high strength steel backing. You won’t unique design gives the best of both worlds Federal-Mogul’s super strong H-14 overlay see the traditional white/gray color on a set - ultimate high strength with improved material, patented contoured flange design of Speed-Pro bearings because the flash tin lubrication characteristics. —- significantly increasing oiling efficien- plate process has been eliminated. Flash tin cy and thrust-load capacity – and three- plating enhances cosmetic appearance and Contoured flange design quarter-length oil grooves. provides a measure of break-in protection, Federal-Mogul engineers also developed but it may migrate across the steel back the patented contoured flange bearing under racing conditions and cause undesir- which uses a series of formed ramp and flat able high spots on the I.D. of the bearing. hydrodynamic profiles on the flange sur- The tin may also migrate into the lining face. Speed-Pro main sets include this material, reducing its strength. unique flange bearing, which greatly 5 Chad Morgenthaler Joins The JASPER Fishing Team Before competing professionally, Chad Stren Series 2006 Southeast Division 2006 FLW Series Schedule Morgenthaler was a 13-year veteran of Remaining Schedule the fire service where he served as a fire- March 8-11: Lake Lanier, Atlanta, GA fighter, captain and an arson investigator. March 15th-18th: Lake Eufala, Eufala, AL May 3-6: Lake Cumberland, Somerset, KY Prior to fighting fire, Chad’s first career April 19-22: Santee Cooper, Manning, SC was an automotive technician where he May 31-June 3: Old Hickory Lake, specialized in transmission repair. Nashville, TN “I’m very proud to represent a compa- 2006 FLW Tour Remaining Schedule ny like Jasper Engines & Transmissions,” October 11-14: Lake of the Ozarks, says Morgenthaler. “I feel that I have March 1-4: Pickwick Lake, Florence, AL Ozark, MO come full circle, especially since my first April 5-8: Beaver Lake, Rogers, AR November 15-18: Smith Lake, Cullman, AL career as an automotive technician. It just seems like a natural fit for Jasper May 10-13: Kentucky Lake, Benton, KY Engines and Transmissions to be one of 2006 Bassmaster Classic my major sponsors.” June 21-24: Lake Champlain, A native of Coulterville, Illinois, Chad Plattsburgh,NY February 24-26: Lake Toho, Kissimmee, FL is a three-time Bassmaster’s Classic qual- ifier. He qualified for the Bassmaster August 2-5: FLW Tour Championship, Logan Martin Lake, Elite-50 tour during his first year of eli- Birmingham, AL gibility where he finished seventh in the overall point standings. His seventh place finish in the Elite-50’s earned him a berth in the 2005 and 2006 Bassmaster Classics.

April is National Car Care Month.

Treat your customers to a JASPER remanufactured product!

Schedule To Attend JASPER’s Technical Clinics Because of the today’s advancements in automotive tech- fast as OE recommended procedures. nology, it has become increasingly important for new ad- The diesel engine course deals with electrical concerns, vanced technical training to maintain your customer’s vehicle, fuel systems and cooling issues. It also covers current diesel and your customer’s confidence that you’re doing the job engine problems that could cause expensive rework issues. right. The focus of the transmission course is to quickly learn if That’s why JASPER, working with our nationwide cus- problems are transmission or vehicle related. If the problem tomer base, has developed technical courses dealing with is vehicle related, the trainer will show you how to pinpoint strategies for gas engine, diesel engine and transmission the problem. You will solve electrical issues in half the time diagnostics. of OE recommended procedures. The JASPER Technical Clinics are not sales programs. JASPER schedules these technical programs across the Your technician will have the opportunity to apply the new country. And if you are not 100% satisfied from these clin- diagnostic strategies they have learned either in a classroom ics, JASPER will provide you a full refund of your class fees. setting, or on a live-run vehicle. For more information on the gas, diesel or transmission The gas engine course focuses on electrical diagnosis that diagnostic courses, log onto www.jasperengines.com or con- empowers your technician to troubleshoot problems twice as tact your JASPER factory representative.

6 One Race Day Ticket • One Race Day Hospitality Pass Special Gift • One Race Day Behind-the-Scenes Experience for any one of the race dates listed below!

Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol, TN ...... March 26, 2006 - Ft. Worth, TX ...... April 9, 2006 Dover International Speedway - Dover, DE ...... June 4, 2006 Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Indianapolis, IN ...... August 6, 2006 - Bristol, TN ...... August 26, 2006

Each package is valued at $350.00 and is available to you for only $125.00 and the proof of purchase of five engines, transmissions, differentials and/or stern drives. Purchases must be made between October 1, 2005, and October 21, 2006. Package(s) do not include transportation or lodging and must be redeemed 30 days prior to the race you plan to attend. JASPER is not responsible for rain dates or cancellations. All reservations will be confirmed in writing. To redeem package(s), submit copies of your invoices, along with a check for $125.00, to: Jasper Engines and Transmissions Attn: Jasper/NASCAR Promotion P.O. Box 650 • Jasper, IN 47547-0650 1-800-827-7455 • www.jasperengines.com Hurry while supplies last! Packages are subject to ticket availability. Be sure to read an upcoming issue of the JASPER News and Updates for more details!

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