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Prestolite Training Manual – Electrical System

By Dennison | June 25, 2019

Training Manual Electrical System – Preventive Maintenance and Diagnostic Procedures   24 pages publ.  April 2005   2 MB file

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Prestolite 8SC Series Alternator Technical Service Manual

By Dennison | September 15, 2018

Technical Service Manual Basic System Troubleshooting and Repair 8S SCJ 20 pages publ. April 2011 6 MB file

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Prestolite Alternator Use Document

By Dennison | August 22, 2018

General Product Applications and Conditions of Use Document 7 pages publ. June 2011 < 1 MB file

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Prestolite 4000 Series Service Manual, Troubleshooting, Diagnostics and Repair

By Dennison | July 1, 2018

Troubleshooting, Diagnostics and Repair 4000 Series Service Manual 21 pages publ. February 2009 6 MB file

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Prestolite Technical Services Bulletin Universal Alternator Wiring Instructions

By Dennison | July 1, 2018

Technical Services Bulletin Universal Alternator Wiring Instructions BLD2130GH BLD2333GH BLP2131GH BLP2329GH BLP2333GH BLP2334GH BLP2362GH LBP2243GH 4 pages publ. July 2017 < 1 MB file

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Marine Diesel Basics Checklist #9 Recommission

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