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starters and alternators for auto’s, marine’s, ATV’s and motorcycle’s
November 20, 2008

Hitachi alternator Author: AlternatorMan

Hitachi alternator

It is a common misconception that the battery provides all the power needed for the car to run. The truth is a battery only gives the engine the necessary energy to jumpstart the car but the main source of energy comes from the fuel. The connection between the fuel tank and the battery is the alternator. Hence, the alternator plays an important role in converting the fuel into electrical energy and generating alternating current, which is then used to keep the car running.Today’s cars are more fuel-efficient but have higher electrical requirements. That is why some alternators, such as the Hitachi alternator, have been designed to accommodate higher electrical loads. Engines have far evolved from the engines of yesteryears and provide a smoother ride. The cars of today make use of computerized technology as well.


November 20, 2008

Automobile starters Author: AlternatorMan

Automobile starters

It is not enough for a new car owner to know how to drive. He or she must also be knowledgeable on how to maintain a car and keep it in good, running condition. It would also help if he or she knows how to troubleshoot simple mechanical glitches. One of the most common glitches, perhaps all car owners will encounter in their lifetime, is the car just wouldn’t start. It could be a problem with the starter, the battery, or the fuel. If the lights and radio are still functioning fine, then the battery is not the culprit.More often than not, it is the starter that needs replacement or there might be some damaged wires interrupting the connection between the starter and the battery. The job of automobile starters is to take electricity from the battery and then crank the engine up. Different car models have different starter specifications and designs.


November 3, 2008

Valeo Starter Author: AlternatorMan

Valeo Starter

When a car won’t start no matter how many times you turn the key, the first thing that you must consider is a problem with the starter. A starter initiates the rotational motion of the engine so that it can power itself. It pays to choose a high performance Valeo starter because of its quality and reliability.

Sometimes, a car mechanic can find a way to fix a starter. However, many times a starter should be replaced. To avoid the hassle of a car engine not starting, choose a starter that can do the job for a long period of time.


November 3, 2008

Hi output alternators Author: AlternatorMan

Hi output alternators

My car stalled on me one afternoon while I was driving on the outskirts of town. I had no warning and it was scary. It turned out that my alternator was busted, hence, the car’s battery got used up. I never really understood cars.

I learned a lot from that experience. I realized how crucial an alternator is to keep the engine running. After that incident, I never thought twice in choosing hi output alternators for a replacement.


November 3, 2008

Valeo starter Author: AlternatorMan

car-starterWhen a car won’t start no matter how many times you turn the key, the first thing that you must consider is a problem with the starter. A starter initiates the rotational motion of the engine so that it can power itself. It pays to choose a high performance Valeo starter because of its quality and reliability.

Sometimes, a car mechanic can find a way to fix a starter. However, many times a starter should be replaced. To avoid the hassle of a car engine not starting, choose a starter that can do the job for a long period of time.


November 3, 2008

Hi output alternators Author: AlternatorMan

carbrokedown

My car stalled on me one afternoon while I was driving on the outskirts of town. I had no warning and it was scary. It turned out that my alternator was busted, hence, the car’s battery got used up. I never really understood cars.

I learned a lot from that experience. I realized how crucial an alternator is to keep the engine running. After that incident, I never thought twice in choosing hi output alternators for a replacement.


October 10, 2008

Those Lights Actually Mean Something! Author: AlternatorMan

alt warning lightYou know those little red warning lights on your car’s console that flash on every once-in-a-while? They say things like “check engine”, “check oil”, “tire pressure”, or “ALT”. Those little lights aren’t coming on just for your viewing pleasure—they’re coming on to let you know some kind of maintenance is needed on your vehicle. And, if you’ve avoided that 30,000-mile check or ignored that oil change every three months it’s likely pretty important that you get the lights checked out by an automotive professional.

If your “ALT” light comes on for example, it may mean that the alternator output voltage is lower than the battery voltage. It could also imply that the battery voltage is lower than the alternator output voltage. And, if the “ALT” light dims as you rev up the car’s engine, then your alternator might need work. If the light grows brighter, then the car’s battery could be bad.


I never knew anything about motorcycle starters before I met my boyfriend. He is a huge Harley enthusiast and is always working on his motorcycles. He has two of them; one vintage Harley and a newer Kawasaki. The other day we were headed out for an afternoon ride and the stupid Harley wouldn’t start.

Kawasaki starter

I thought maybe the motorcycle was out of gas or that the battery was dead. But my boyfriend told me that the tank was full and the battery was good. He said it was a problem with the starter. We took the bike over to his friend’s house. This guy was a genius with bike starters and had it fixed in no time.


September 11, 2008

WHAT IS AN ALTERNATOR Author: starterman

AlternatorsAlternators are used in automobiles to charge the battery and to power a cars electrical system with the engine running. The automotive alternator is usually belt driven at two to three times of the engine crankshaft speed.


August 25, 2008

My Car, My Dad Author: AlternatorMan

harleystarter.jpgI just loved working on my father’s car on lazy Sunday afternoons. There in his garage we could talk about anything being together all alone. My dad was a man of hobbies. He like certain things and he became almost fanatical in his appreciation of them.

One of his biggest obsessions was his Harley Davidson. He literally pulled the car from a junk yard before it was about to be crushed. The first thing that he found was that although the car was a wreck, the original Harley Davidson starter could actually be salvaged and fixing up this wonderful bike became our bonding activity for the next few decades. The bike is beautiful now and I will keep it forever.