Manuals for Prestolite electrical equipment
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3 simple steps to make your diesel system reliable and robust
STEP ONE - Get the manuals for your equipment
Owner, Workshop and Parts Manuals are important documents that should be part of every vessel's library. They contain the detailed information necessary for safe operation, maintenance and correct servicing.
The manuals on this page are provided for public information and education and can be downloaded for free. All copyrights belong to copyright holders stated in the documents.
congratulations - by downloading these free manuals you are taking an important step towards making your engine more reliable and robust.
STEP TWO - regular maintenance
Simple, regular maintenance is the easiest, quickest and cheapest way to avoid problems and accelerated engine wear. Most expensive repairs start from a lack of basic maintenance or ignoring small warnings. The work is not difficult - it just needs to be done.
The purpose is so that we can enjoy our boat for all the reasons we bought her. Trust yourself. Do the work regularly and be methodical.
Download free checklists here
Marine Diesel Basics 1
Maintain, Winterize and Recommission
• explains all parts of the marine diesel system - fuel,
lubrication, breathing, electrics, stern gland, propeller etc.
• 140+ tasks, 300+ drawings, 222 pages
• tasks are fully explained with clear drawings and minimal text
• all tools & supplies needed are illustrated for each task
• paperback US$15.99 £10.99 €12.99
• ebook (kindle, kobo, ibooks, google, epub) US$9.99
STEP THREE - keep a Maintenance Logbook
Keep a detailed and accurate record:
- all the work done on your diesel system - what, when & by who
- inventory of serial numbers, component descriptions
- early warning of potential problems
- time and details of any changes in performance
Use a notebook or use your iPad, tablet or desktop and record the information in an editable PDF directly as you work.
Maintenance eLogbook
If you've every struggled to keep a logbook, this editable eLogbook may be exactly the help you need.
- "fillable form" PDF
- clickable checklists
- write, edit details of all tasks completed
- 40+ drawings to help inspections
- all common measurements with live calculators
- just $7.99 196 pages
"the Perfect Logbook" - verified purchaser
Training Manual
Electrical System - Preventive Maintenance and Diagnostic Procedures
24 pages
publ. April 2005
2 MB file
Alternators
General Product Applications and Conditions of Use Document
7 pages
publ. June 2011
< 1 MB file
Troubleshooting, Diagnostics and Repair
4000 Series Service Manual
21 pages
publ. February 2009
6 MB file
Technical Services Bulletin
Universal Alternator Wiring Instructions
BLD2130GH
BLD2333GH
BLP2131GH BLP2329GH
BLP2333GH BLP2334GH
BLP2362GH
LBP2243GH
3 pages
publ. July 2017
< 1 MB file
Technical Service Manual
Basic System Troubleshooting and Repair
8SC
SCJ
20 pages
publ. April 2011
6 MB file
Starters
Information Sheet
M105 Gear Reduced Starter Motor
24 volts
2 pages
publ. 2017
1 MB file
Parts List
M105R Gear Reduced Starter 24v
16 pages
publ. June 2016
1 MB file
Technical Service Bulletin
M105 and M110R Starters
Rotate flange and relay procedure
2 pages
publ. July 2017
1 MB file
Technical Service Bulletin
M105R Starters
Wiring diagrams for 24V models
2 pages
publ. July 2017
1 MB file
Information Sheet
M105R3503SE and M105R3505SE 24v Titan 105 Starter
1 page
publ. December 2021
< 1 MB file