Product Info
M110R2601SE Starter Motor - New Product Announcement
 We are pleased to announce the launch of a new model of the M110R starter motor. The M110R2601SE is a 12V, 7kW starter designed to fit the Freightliner, Sterling and Western Star MBE4000 engines.See the attached flyer and product announcement for more details. |
Prestolite / Leece-Neville Buyers Guide 2011 now available for download!
 An updated 2011 version of our popular Buyers Guide is now available for download. The new version features additional information about the M105 starter motor and the AVI160 series of alternators.
One of the improved features of the guide is a reference showing all available clocking positions for each of the Titan 105 and Titan 125 starter motors (see page 45). As always please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments. |
New Product Announcement: M105R Starter Motor
 We are pleased to announce the launch of a new model of the M105R starter motor. The M105602 is designed to fit International DT466, 530,570, Maxxforce DT9/10 engines. Cummins ISC and ISL, as well as, Caterpillar 3208 power plants. See the attached flyer for more details.
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S152 24V 15kW Heavy duty Starter Motor, Technical information Now Available
 When 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. |
Batteries for commercial vehicle systems - Selecting and understanding
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).
How to troubleshoot a 12 volt alternator on the vehicle - TSB-1019
 This popular guide, which provides detailed instructions on how to trouble shoot a heavy duty, 12 volt alternator while it is still mounted on the vehicle has been updated. In a simple, easy to follow format this 2 page TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) will walk you through the steps necessary to find out if that alternator is functioning properly, of it it's time for a new one.
Click on the link below to download the file (pdf format) |
Prestolite Electric Announces New Heavy Duty, Passenger and Light Commercial Application and Cross Reference Catalogues
 We are pleased to announce the release of two new 2006 catalogues for the United Kingdom and European markets.
These catalogues provide detailed application information and cross references for a wide variety of heavy duty, light commercial and passenger applications. The guides cover alternators and starter motors available in the United Kingdom and Europe. |
Service Bulletin (UK) - Operation of 594A Regulator on large 24 volt alternators
This Service Bulletin (SB No.0041 - attachment below) describes the operation of the 594A regulator fitted to any of the following large frame alternators:
| AC172R, AB172R, AB172RL |
| AC203R, AC203RA |
| AB207R |
Service Bulletin (UK) - Alternator Diagnosis Information
This Service Bulletin (SB No.0040 - attachment below) describes the typical steps necessary to troubleshoot an alternator installed on a 24 volt system. The bulletin includes a table showing the symptom, fault, and action required for problems found during the electrical tests detailed.
