A successful switch to a gear reduction starting motor requires three things: The right design. An OE spacer. The integrated magnetic switch relay. Gear reduction starters are smaller, faster, more powerful and energy efficient. So follow these steps to retrofit your old technology. The right design Gear reduction starters from Delco Remy, for example, use … Continue reading Switching to a Gear Reduction Starter
Delco Remy has prepared this information and we wanted to share it with you. The vehicle charging system is comprised of three components: The alternator The battery The cabling connecting the alternator and battery These three components make up the charging system on any vehicle, large or small. Each component depends on the other. If … Continue reading Alternator as Battery Maintainer
Not sure what the cause is of your heavy vehicle electrical issues? Luckily, our alternator and starter experts have put together a quick visual guide for troubleshooting these problems. Check it out to learn more! Print This Troubleshooting Flowchart and post it somewhere in your shop. There’s a saying: Skip 1 step and you add … Continue reading Troubleshooting Heavy Vehicle Electrical Issues (Infographic)
OEM alternators can be more expensive than aftermarket alternators, and the price disparity causes many businesses to opt for the cheaper option. But you might be getting just that – a cheap option. Why cheap alternators are the wrong choice Aftermarket alternators are sold as less expensive OEM replacements, but they aren’t always good replacements … Continue reading Are OEM Alternators Worth Buying?
Denso starters are some of the most reliable heavy-duty starters on the market. Here, we give the reasons why. Reason 1: Denso Starters are Time-Tested Denso has over 6 decades of experience supplying premium electrical components to automakers, businesses, municipalities, utilities and other industries. The original Denso gear-reduction starter is actually recognized as the industry … Continue reading Why Businesses Prefer Denso Starters According to Experts
Sometimes you don’t want to pick up the phone and talk over your warranty issues. You just want to find a simple resource online, give it a quick glance and figure out if your alternator is covered under warranty or if you’re going to have to buy a new one. Here you’ll find that simple … Continue reading Is My Prestolite Leece-Neville Alternator Under Warranty?
With any public or private transportation, including city buses and coach buses, safety always comes first. Big machines traveling at high speeds can be deadly. Good, we all agree. And now that we have #1 down, we want to talk about #2. Reliability. The reliable choice for coaches and other transit buses is available right … Continue reading High Output Alternator for Transit Buses and Coach Buses
When you need an excess of power, the new Delco Remy 55SI alternator is exactly what you’re looking for. This new beauty is two things: The highest output Delco Remy alternator available. The highest output alternator in its class. It provides incredibly powerful performance, a compact design and high efficiency at levels unmatched across the … Continue reading Delco Remy 55SI: Raw, Relentless Power
Colder temperatures during the winter months often lead to cold cranking issues. Cold cranking issues are commonly related to one of three factors: Oil viscosity. The condition of the starter main cables. The overall health of the battery. Unfortunately, sometimes these factors are overlooked or ignored, particularly oil viscosity. We often just don’t think about … Continue reading How to Deal with Cold Weather Cranking Problems
The starter for the GHG14 (DD13/15/16) engine must not be used on GHG17 (DD13/15/16) engines and vice versa. Using the incorrect starter and ring gear combination will cause irreparable damage and require both to be replaced. The starter pinion is the only change in the new model compared to the previous models years, but they … Continue reading Delco Remy 39MT Starter Application Changes
