Bosch’s Automotive Tradition Division Relaunches Starter For The Iconic BMW M1
For the 100th anniversary of the BMW brand, Bosch’s classic car division, named Automotive Tradition, has reproduced the BMW M1 starter, in line with historic production records. This so-called reverse engineering project — from the idea to the finished product — was realized in only four months in cooperation with BMW Classic. Drive bearing and
Associated Equipment Offers Heavy-Duty Jumpstarter
The KS400 KwikStartPRO’s features were designed based on feedback from professional technicians in the field. The unique and ergonomic design began with a heavy-duty impact-resistant case and rubberized base to survive accidental drops.
Clore Introduces Commercial Jump Starter With Installed AGM Batteries
Clore Automotive introduces the HT1224AGM from SOLAR, an upgraded commercial jump starter that incorporates onboard AGM batteries for spill-free convenience, longer cycling life and greater reliability. This rugged, powerful unit provides 12 and 24 Volt jump starting capability, delivering endless jump starts to commercial fleets, intermodal facilities, implement yards, transit depots, agricultural operations and more.
Starter and Theft Deterrent System Diagnostics
The electric starter motor took the place of the hand crank a long time ago. Although, the actual starter motor has improved quite a bit over time, its function is still the same. Just like most of the systems in today’s cars, the simplicity of the basic functions of a circuit remains the same, but
New CarStart CS2750 12-Volt Jump Starter With Air Compressor
Clore Automotive introduces Model No. CS2750, a 900 Peak Amp 12-Volt Jump Starter with Air Compressor, from CarStart. The new unit features 900 Peak Amps and 250 Cranking Amps of jump starting power, plus an integrated air compressor for portable delivery of shop air. The CarStart CS2750 delivers 900 Peak Amps and 250 Cranking Amps
Origins of the ‘Bendix’ starter
Every now and then you will run into an old-timer who uses the term “Bendix” in reference to the starter. You may think brakes when you hear this term, but there is some interesting history behind “Bendix” being used to describe a starter. By 1910, Vincent Hugo Bendix was almost bankrupt after the failure of
DENSO Expands Its First Time Fit Starter And Alternator Line
DENSO Products and Services Americas Inc. has expanded its First Time Fit starters and alternators that fit hundreds of popular passenger cars, sport utilities, trucks and crossovers from the 2007-’12 Escalade, Silverado and Sierra to the 2011-’13 Ford V8 Super Duty F-Series. With 246 new part numbers, DENSO starters and alternators now cover an additional
The Case of the Missing Starter
I was called last fall by a client who owns a heavy-duty diesel shop to diagnose a no-cranking condition on his father-in-law’s 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. Because his work is mainly with heavy-duty trucks, my client knew he was lacking both in tooling and technical background when he didn’t hear the familiar click of a starter
Jump-N-Carry JNCAIR 1700 Peak Amp Jump Starter with Air Compressor
Clore Automotive presents the JNCAIR, a 1700 peak amp jump starter, from Jump-N-Carry. This unit features Jump-N-Carry performance, plus the convenience of an integrated, industrial-grade air delivery system.
100 Years Of Bosch Starter Motors
A century ago, in March 1914, Bosch presented its first electric starter motor for automobiles. This marked a giant leap forward in automotive electrification, which would make driving safer and more comfortable. Electric starter motors were a great relief for motorists of the day.
