Heavy Duty Alternator

Sometimes the front and back mounting holes on a pad mount alternator are different sizes.

There are many different alternator mounting positions and belt configurations on heavy duty diesel engines today.

Have you ever gone to replace a starting motor and discovered that the recommended replacement starter has a different pinion than the original unit?

In this Tech Tip video we explain the proper way to remove and replace alternators equipped with remote sense.

This video explains the variation and also explains why the mounting register between the starter and drive housing is important.

In this Tech Tip, we’ll review how starter spacers are utilized as well as how to measure the starter flange to flywheel so that during any maintenance, the starter is properly mounted and performs as designed.