When undertaking repetitive removing or refitting of fasteners, perhaps when stripping down an engine, the use of a cordless drill certainly speeds things up. Loosen the fastener with a socket and ratchet handle then remove it quickly with the cordless drill. Make the task even easier with these socket adaptors from Laser Tools (designed for cordless drill use) which feature rotating sleeves that can be held securely while the adaptor is spinning.

Two sets are available: the 6983 set features three adaptors (1/4in drive, 3/8in drive and 1/2in drive) which have different coloured anodised aluminium spinning sleeves for easy identification. The 1/4in drive More >

For a decade or more, car lighting companies have been having to cope with LED dash lighting bulbs that either could not be dimmed or which required a new and special dimmer to cope.

For all of that time, companies large and small have been trying to develop LED bulbs that will work with the original car dimmer switches, and it has been too difficult or too expensive, or both.

Now, after an intensive development programme, Better Car Lighting of Warwickshire is very proud to announce that they can now supply the world’s first dimmable LED upgrade for the ubiquitous Lucas 987 More >

Have you got a ‘really useful’ drawer in your toolbox? Well, clear a space for this magnetic wire-soldering clamp (part number 7019) from Laser Tools. Mounted on a flexible shaft, the clamps are designed to hold two wires precisely and securely in position while you solder them or apply heat-shrink.

Move the 200mm long flexible shaft into position, then adjust the two little clamps to exactly where you need them. The magnetic base is very strong and will hold up to 2.3kg (5lbs).

It can be set up on a metal bench, or in an engine bay or other areas on the More >

It’s vitally important to maintain consistent line pressure by avoiding fluid flow restrictions and keeping a good supply of clean, fresh fluid to the pump. This is especially important if your transmission is equipped with a full manual or trans-brake valve body.

Summit Racing Hi-Flow Race Transmission Filter Kits replace the restrictive factory-style filter element with a low-restriction brass screen that allows maximum fluid flow, yet the filters can still capture harmful particles that can damage or destroy your transmission.

They’re available for Turbo 350-400, Powerglide, and Ford C-4 transmissions.

More from www.summitracing.com ENDS.

News from Tim Dutton this week and it concerns new options for his Surf kits.

New ‘Kit Plus’ option for Dutton Surf

This will be ideal for customers who want to build a kit but don’t have the time or facilities to do the heavy work such as fitting suspension/axles, engine and gearbox.

Tim now offers a ‘Kit Plus’ option sitting between his ‘kit’ and ‘fully built’. They strip down your complete front and rear suspension/axles, de-grease and remove surplus rust, check all brake components then spray with Zinc phosphate, marine undercoat and black marine topcoat.

They also pressure wash the engine and gearbox More >