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ACTP's Rebuild Shop Manager | Jerry Duxbury

Sep 26, 2018 4:42:23 PM

Tucked away in our Kansas City headquarters is the American Crane & Tractor Parts Rebuild Shop. Our shop's reputation in the heavy equipment industry is held strong by the 35 year veteran to ACTP, Jerry Duxbury. We decided to ask him a few questions about how he got into the industry and all about the American Crane & Tractor Parts Rebuild Shop.

How did you get your start in the industry?

"It all started back in 1973. I was 13 years old and I had started working at my dad's company, Construction Industrial Service. I guess you could say my job title was a belly boy or a mud dog, as in 'Get that belly pan off, boy.' They used boy so often I wasn't entirely sure that wasn't my name. After doing my time as a belly boy I eventually worked my way up to rebuilding engines, transmissions, and final drives. I even earned myself a new nickname, Chicken Scratch.

Topics: Aftermarket Parts, Heavy Equipment, Brake Systems, Pumps, Power Train, Bearing, Clutch, Carrier, Powertrain, Powertrain Components, Final Drive, Cup & Cone, Transmission, Torque Converter, Gasket

Power Train - FAQ

Posted by Carly Wallace

Oct 31, 2017 1:38:14 PM

Here at American Crane & Tractor Parts we pride ourselves on having an extensive knowledge of all things power train. We have 4 experienced mechanics that have a whopping 85 years of combined experience. We've had them gather up some of the most frequently asked questions they hear about power train.

How can I check my carrier for cracks?

- Inspect your carrier for cracks by placing it in a parts washer at a temperature of 120 degrees or higher. Blow

Ravenna - Home of CGR Manufactuing

Posted by Carly Wallace

Sep 8, 2016 11:43:03 AM

Nestled just on the eastern edge of the Emilia-Romagna region, a few miles from the Adriatic Sea, you will find the ancient city of Ravenna. Once a thriving seaport and covered in marshes, Ravenna now lies five miles inland but remains connected to the sea by the Candiano Canal. Wandering through the unassuming town today, you'd never imagine that for a three century span beginning in 402, Ravenna served as a capital of the Western Roman Empire, chief city of the Ostrogoth Kingdom of Italy, and a nexus of a powerful Byzantine exarchate.

Topics: Aftermarket Parts, Heavy Equipment, Pumps, Mosaics, Bushings, Pins, Ravenna, Italy, Cylinder Heads

CGR Ghinassi Pumps

Posted by Carly Wallace

Oct 13, 2015 3:24:51 PM

Seventy three years ago the United States was signing an agreement with Japan that ended WWII. Franklin D. Roosevelt passed away during his unprecedented fourth term as president. The Detroit Tigers won the World Series against the Chicago Cubs. Sylvester the Cat made his first television debut. The first ball point pen went on sale for $12.50. And, amidst it all, CGR Ghinassi was honing their skills in the worldwide spare parts market.

As the years have gone by it is probably safe to say that everyone has learned a thing or two since 1945. CGR Ghinassi is no exception. They have spent the last seventy years perfecting their workmanship and achieving superior quality in their aftermarket products. They cover the entire production chain, all the way from the foundry to the finished product. In the last seventy years their knowledge of spare parts for earth-moving equipment is unrivaled.

Topics: Aftermarket Parts, Heavy Equipment, Pumps, Earthmoving Equipment

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