Features

• Information from both OEM and non-OEM sources, from industry experts and rebuilders.
• Consolidated OEM numbers into a meaningful, easy system that is easy for parts store employees, garage mechanics and warehouse salespeople to read and use.
• Helpful suggestions made throughout the catalog, as well as notes to readers about unit similarities and differences.

Companion "PIC" illustration numbers for each part number allowing easy use in conjunction with either PIC-109 (Starters) or PIC-208 (Alternators)

• The Application Section is broken down to the lowest common denominator whenever necessary. The GM, Ford and Chrysler, as well as most of the imports, are broken down to year, model, engine size, standard and optional possibilities, and, if needed, a statement as to the similarities or differences between them. This allows the user to “zero” in on the exact unit needed. It is very important here that all questions are answered correctly, or a wrong installation may occur. These days, a wrong installation can easily go unnoticed until symptoms occur - symptoms that are not always clearly traced back to the sale. Included in the alternator section is pulley information on many of the applications. The abbreviations used here are quite simple - “V” for V-Groove Pulley (followed by how many grooves), and “S” for Serpentine Pulley (also followed by the number of grooves). A specific number in this column (used on Delco, Ford and Chrysler late model applications) refers to the pictures in the back of the catalog. This information allows the user to install the correct pulley, should there be some doubt as to which pulley belongs on the application.
  
  
• The Interchange Section in the back of the catalog is a great tool for exactly matching replacement units. The user can simply cross the number found on the old unit into the replacement unit they need. This is the best way to verify a match, should questions, or problems, occur. Superseded part numbers can be found in the interchange section under “Lester Old”.
  
  
• The Buyer’s Guide lists all of the Part numbers and which years and make of vehicle they fit. This may help in setting up a model inventory stock.