There are plenty of transmission shops in the country, but when you get work done by, products through, or advice from someone who has been specializing in automatic transmissions for over 30 years, you can usually rest easy that you’re getting the goods. One such shop is Goerend Transmission in St. Lucas, Iowa. Run since 1978 by Dave Goerend, whose father started the business in 1947, the shop specializes in automatic transmissions, torque converters, electronic fuel injection, chassis dynamometer testing, and the ever-popular Cummins flex plate.
Because of its top-shelf workmanship, attention to detail, and decades of knowledge, Goerend Transmission has built a name for itself with high-caliber products and services throughout the country. They have been a leading diesel transmission parts manufacturer since before diesels were popular. These guys are so good that they were asked to teach for University Automotive Tech in Des Moines, Iowa.
These guys also produce some very interesting instructional videos, such as the one above. In it, Dave takes you through the how and why of inspecting your Cummins flex plate when you drop out your automatic transmission for any reason. He also suggests that this simple inspection routine is something you should perform every time you take the engine or transmission out for any service. Dave explains step-by-step the differences between the fitment of a few different types of flex plates.
Dave also goes through the features, benefits, and differences between the stock, standard aftermarket, and the Goerend billet Cummins flex plate, which is illuminating to say the least. Among the features of the Goerend Cummins flex plate are that it is a one-piece non-welded machined billet unit, it fits up perfectly due to its full-circle guide surface without relying on tabs (ears) for centering on the crankshaft, and the Goerend flex plate also helps seal any sleeves that may have been used on the end of the crank. For more information on this or any of the transmission products for Dodge, Ford, or GM trucks, go to the Goerend Transmission website or call (563) 778-2719.