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The Best Choice for Your Fleet – Direct Drive or Gear Reduction Starters?

There are two methods that a starter can use to drive the ring gear of a flex plate or flywheel. Direct drive Gear reduction Direct drive is the original. It involves a large, low speed motor rotating a pinion gear in a 1:1 ratio. Gear reduction was first introduced by Chrysler in the 1960s, but … Continue reading The Best Choice for Your Fleet – Direct Drive or Gear Reduction Starters?

Troubleshoot Your Alternator Charging System in 4 Steps

It all starts with a handful of telltale problems. A growling noise under the hood, headlight bulbs blowing out repeatedly, dimming headlights, an out of range dash voltmeter and at times, an odd smell. While most people tend to overlook some of these indications, alternator problems can cause vehicle trouble ranging from slow starts all the … Continue reading Troubleshoot Your Alternator Charging System in 4 Steps

The Difference Between Denso Light Duty, Medium Duty and PowerEdge Alternators

Industrial vehicles take a pounding. These vehicles are required to power through everything from bad weather conditions to heavy usage and keep going to perform time and time again. They require equipment that allow them to crank up the engine and perform the task without stoppage. Industrial Fleet Management Needs the Right Equipment to Meet … Continue reading The Difference Between Denso Light Duty, Medium Duty and PowerEdge Alternators

Starter Drainage Holes

Starter Drainage Holes – Know Your Tech Our good friends at Delco Remy know about starters. They build some of the best in the world, after all, so they should! Occasionally, customers come to us with starters they feel failed far too quickly, and 99,999 times out of 100,000 it’s the same issue: Poorly aligned … Continue reading Starter Drainage Holes

Continuous Duty Solenoids vs. Regular Starter Solenoids: Why They Aren’t Interchangeable

A starter solenoid is a critical part of your fleet vehicles’ systems, as without it, you wouldn’t be able to start your trucks. It takes a lot of power to start a vehicle, and a solenoid is needed to manage that power. Putting the wrong kind of solenoid in, however, could be disastrous. Here is … Continue reading Continuous Duty Solenoids vs. Regular Starter Solenoids: Why They Aren’t Interchangeable

Everything you should know about Delco Remy alternators

You can’t get better security than having Delco Remy alternators on your shelves and in your commercial vehicles. With the combination of their long-life design, their high efficiency output, and their impact on your vehicles’ fuel efficiency, your fleet will suffer less down time and require less maintenance once you make the switch to Delco … Continue reading Everything you should know about Delco Remy alternators

Why you should install Mitsubishi starters in all your commercial vehicles

If you’re looking for the best starters for your commercial vehicles, you should be looking at Mitsubishi starters. Their lighter weight, top quality manufacturing, and lengthy warranty protection are combined to bring you a superior starter that no other manufacturer can offer. Here are a few ways Mitsubishi brand starters will benefit your fleet They … Continue reading Why you should install Mitsubishi starters in all your commercial vehicles

How Mando alternators keep your vehicles running longer

You depend on your skidsteers to get the job done, but like any piece of equipment, they need to be kept in good working order. Although skidsteers don’t have as many power demands as other pieces of equipment, they do still depend heavily on their charging systems to keep running properly. By installing Mando alternators … Continue reading How Mando alternators keep your vehicles running longer

3 Reasons Prestolite Leece-Neville Alternators Are A Good Investment

If you’re faced with a decision on which alternators to stock for your fleet, Prestolite Leece-Neville alternators have several advantages that make them a more appealing choice than other alternators on the market. Their MultiPower technology and their heat-resistant design make them superior alternators, while the company’s technical support gives you added peace of mind. … Continue reading 3 Reasons Prestolite Leece-Neville Alternators Are A Good Investment