MPA Electrical 246-50103 Starter

Starter for heavy-duty applications

MPA Electrical starter part number 246-50103 is a new 12V replacement starter built for heavy-duty commercial and specialty vehicles. It is listed for a wide range of Peterbilt, Kenworth, Western Star, Sterling Truck, and Oshkosh Motor Truck Co. applications, with fitment coverage that also includes Seagrave Fire Apparatus and Spartan Motors models.

Key features

• 12V starter with 5.0 kW output for demanding starting systems
• 10-tooth clockwise OSGR configuration for listed applications
• New unit for direct replacement use
• Broad fitment across commercial trucks and fire apparatus platforms
• Part number 246-50103 for easy identification

Fitment details

Compatible with a broad range of heavy-duty vehicles, including Fits 2004-2005 Volvo VHD, N/A; Fits 1989-2003 Kenworth C500, N/A; Fits 2000-2002 Peterbilt 330, N/A; Fits 1986-2002 Peterbilt 379, N/A; Fits 1999-2002 Sterling Truck AT9500, N/A; Fits 1981-2002 Western Star 4800, N/A; and many additional listed applications. This starter is also cataloged for Fits 1993-2006 Seagrave Fire Apparatus T, N/A and Fits 1988-1999 Spartan Motors Gladiator, N/A. Verify the exact application by year, make, and model before ordering.

What this starter helps address

• Slow cranking or no-crank conditions
• Starter failure from worn internal components
• Intermittent starting on 12V heavy-duty systems
• Replacement needs for high-duty commercial truck service
• Service on vehicles using a 10-tooth clockwise OSGR starter

Installation notes and quality

Confirm the vehicle’s electrical system voltage, starter drive configuration, and mounting application against the catalog listing before installation. The fitment data identifies this as a new starter, and the MPA Electrical brand line is listed as New. Part number 246-50103 is the reference to use when matching the correct application.