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Presto Life - March 2008 Newsletter (UK/EU division) Now Available

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PrestoLIFE NewsletterThe March 2008 newsletter from our UK / European division is now available for download. This issue is packed full of information about what's new inside of Prestolite Electric UK, and is free to download. Included in this issue:
    

S152 24V 15kW Heavy duty Starter Motor, Technical information Now Available

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S152 Starter MotorWhen cranking speed and cranking torque requirements are tough, look to the S152 as the solution.
The S152 is a 152 mm, 15kW, 24 volt, co-axial heavy duty starter motor that has been designed for diesel engines up to 80 liters, including the MTU 4000 series 12, 16 and 20V.
A single S152 can replace twin Bosch KE, Remy 50MT or PEL MS7 freeing a mounting pocket for an air or hydraulic starter system on safety critical applications where two independent starting systems are required. Alternatively two S152 starters can be used offering a redundant starting system.
    

Refrigeration Catalogue 2008 now available! (Europe / UK Only)

Refrigeration Catalog 2008Prestolite is pleased to announce the release of its new Refrigeration catalogue for 2008 (UK and Europe only). This brand new catalogue details our 'all makes' range of starter motors and alternators for a wide range of Refrigeration Aftermarket applications. This 'all makes' programme contains units that we supply to OE customers such as Thermoking and Carrier.

 

Information included in the guide includes:

    

Batteries for commercial vehicle systems - Selecting and understanding

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When selecting a battery for your application it is easy to get confused by the many acronyms and terms that are associated with battery specifications. The goal of this article is to familiarize yourself with these terms, and to better understand the true function of a battery, and what type best fits your needs.

 

Many factors affect what type of battery you will need for your specific application. There are two ways that batteries can be divided, how they are constructed and the application they are used for. Applications include automotive, marine, and deep cycle. Construction types include flooded (wet), Gelled, and AGM (Absorbic Glass Mat).

 

    

Heavy Duty Alternator and Starter Motor Catalog - 2008

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Alternators and Starter MotorsThe catalog for heavy duty alternators and starter motors for 2008 is now available. This is a complete product listing for all alternators and starter motors available for sale in North America, a 68 page document with plenty of detail on all of those products. It is a comprehensive guide which lists products by major family, with technical details on every major alternator and starter motor currently for sale in the US and Canada. In addition, there are sections on proper wire sizes for various electrical amperages, alternator wiring diagrams, starter motor flange reference guide, a model supercedence chart and more.

Best of all, it's free!

    

Titan 105 Gear Reduced Starter Motor Now Available

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Titan 105 starter motorLeece-Neville Heavy Duty Systems Division of Prestolite Electric announced today the release of the TitanTM105 medium duty, in-line gear reduced starter motor. "We are pleased to release our newest addition to the TitanTM lineup of gear reduced starter motors" says Scott Miller, Director of US Aftermarket Sales. "The M105302 is a 105 mm, 5kW, 12 volt, in-line gear reduced starter motor that has been designed for diesel engines up to 11 liters, including the International DT466, DT530, DT570 and Cummins ISC and ISL engines."
    

Brushless alternator wiring instructions - how to install the new 185 amp alternators (TSB-1057)

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Brushless alternator wiringOur new brushless alternators, rated at 160 and 185 amp (12 volt) are universal replacement alternators. These alternators come standard with both remote sense and lamp driver connections, so they will work in almost any application that you'll run across. However, you're going to need to know how to wire them up correctly, so you should download this technical service bulletin and keep it handy!
    

School Bus Alternator Application Guide - TSB-1025

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TSB-1025 school bus alternatorThis technical bulletin is a detailed document that focuses on the entire charging system in school bus applications. The bulletin covers the alternator, batteries, and interconnected cabling in this type of demanding environment. Here are some examples from the bulletin:
    

No-Idle System Advanced Troubleshooting Guide - MC-614-PACKIT - TSB-1058

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TSB-1058 MC-614 regulatorThe MC-614-PACKIT is an advanced voltage regulator that has been designed to meet the demanding needs of today's high technology dynamic electrical systems. These systems, the primary use of which are most often referred to as a 'No-Idle' system, are being used on some of the most advanced heavy duty truck designs on the road today. The MC-614 regulator constantly monitors the operating temperatures and voltage of the batteries, while also managing the alternator and monitoring its temperature. The controller regulates the voltage of the alternator for the specific battery type chosen by the vehicle manufacturer, and charges the batteries in three seperate stages.

Along with this advanced technology, however, comes increased complexity when diagnosing problems within the system. This 14 page guide walks you through the steps required to effectively troubleshoot any system that has the MC-614-PACKIT installed.

Click on the link below to download the file (pdf format).

    

Brushless Alternators , 160 amp and 185 amp, 12 volt, are universal replacements

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Universal Brushless Alternator

Leece Neville is pleased to announce the immediate availability of NEW "Universal" Brushless alternators. These alternators have functions such as remote sense and lamp driver terminals that allow them to fully replace any competitive alternators known about today. All come standard with high temperature features to withstand underhood temperatures of up to 110 degrees Celsius. They also have our new solid lead frame technology which will help them withstand vibration in the most severe of applications.

 

With only 4 part numbers to stock, our distributors and dealers can now offer everything that our competitors offer but without the hundreds of part numbers it takes to do so today.