The two popular starters go head to head. Direct drive and gear reduction are the two methods that a starter can use to drive the ring gear of a flex plate or flywheel. Direct drive came first, and it involves using a large, low speed motor to rotate a pinion gear in a 1:1 ratio. … Continue reading Direct Drive Vs Gear Reduction Starters
In theory, there shouldn’t be any objective differences between a remanufactured starter and a new starter. Remanufacturing is a fairly sophisticated process that is designed to restore a malfunctioning or broken component, like an old starter, to the exact same conditions that existed when it first left the factory assembly line. Of course, that doesn’t … Continue reading Is a New Starter Always Better than a Remanufactured Starter?
There is a certain degree of confusion, among both professionals and laymen, in regards to the differences between remanufactured, rebuilt, and repaired components like starters . Everyone can agree on the differences between a brand new starter and a used one, but where are the lines drawn between remanufactured, rebuilt, and repaired parts? Although various … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Remanufactured, Rebuilt, and Repaired Starters?
Some of the most common alternator problems are remarkably simple to troubleshoot if you have the right equipment. Problems like squealing and grinding noises, low voltage outputs, and starting or dying issues can often be investigated with relatively basic tools. Of course, knowing exactly what to look for is vital. A lot of common alternator … Continue reading Troubleshooting Common Alternator Problems
The easiest way to test an alternator is to check the output voltage, and a lot of instrument clusters even include built-in voltmeters. Other vehicles sometimes have handy warning lights on the dash that turn on whenever the output voltage of the alternator drops below a certain level. These are both convenient visual indicators, and … Continue reading How to Test an Alternator The Right Way
Buying a new high output alternator doesn’t have to be any more complicated than purchasing a regular alternator, but there are a handful of issues that can turn into roadblocks or headaches. The most important thing to remember is that unless you’re replacing a factory high output alternator with an identical unit, there may be … Continue reading What You Need to Know When Purchasing a New Alternator
There was a time when choosing a high power alternator was a simple matter of determining how much output capacity you needed, but that is no longer the case. Today, you have to consider a number of factors that include fit, the idle output versus the rated and maximum outputs, and even the size of … Continue reading What to Look for in a High Power Alternator
Alternators are typically rated based on the amount of amperage they can output at various speeds, but the subject of alternator ratings is much more complex than those numbers might imply. A number of national and international standards organizations each provide their own standards and specifications, which is why it can sometimes be difficult to … Continue reading Alternator Ratings: What Do They Mean?
Only if you see this plate on your re-manufactured Niehoff alternator has the alternator been re-manufactured at a C.E.Niehoff Authorized Reman facility. The technicians at Elreg Distributors have received the training, have the experience and have the Niehoff factory specifications at their fingertips to re-manufacture the Niehoff alternators to original condition. Only brand new original … Continue reading Are Your Remanufatured Niehoff Alternators From A Factory Authorized Reman Center?
No matter how large or small your fleet, the cost of fuel is arguably the most difficult budget item to accurately predict. Gasoline prices fluctuate on a weekly – sometimes even daily – basis, making it nearly impossible to accurately pin down predicted costs. Overall, though, one thing that’s easy to predict is that costs … Continue reading Fuel Efficient Driving Tips to Decrease Costs (and Emissions) of your Fleet
