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Description
The 18997 is a 12v 4.0 kw starter, a new aftermarket direct replacement engineered to match the fit, form, and function of the original starter.
Specifications:
- Voltage: 12V
- Power: 4.0 kW
- Pinion teeth: 10
Vehicle Compatibility:
- Makes: Blue Bird, Freightliner, Thomas (1996-2010)
- Models include: Blue Bird Commercial Bus; Freightliner M2 106; Freightliner FL70; Blue Bird SHL Commercial; Blue Bird SHL All American; Freightliner FL80
- Confirm exact fitment with your year, make, and model before ordering.
Cross-Reference / Interchange Numbers:
- Replaces / compatible with: 18997, 19550, 228000-7120, 228000-7121, 280-8004, 428000-2840, 61230373, 61231352, 91-29-5526, 91-29-5637 (plus 3 more on file).
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Specifications
| Voltage | 12 |
|---|---|
| Type | Starter |
| Design | OSGR |
| Rotation | CW |
| kW | 4.0 |
| Manufacturer | DENSO |
| Lester number | 18997 |
| PIC code | 190-760 |
Confirmed fitment
Verified applications from the ePartsGlobal catalog. If your engine isn't listed, send us the OEM part number and we'll cross-reference it.
| Make | Model | Engine | Years | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Medium/Heavy Truck | Saf-T-Liner | L6 7.2L 441cid Caterpillar 3126B | 2000–2004 | Medium/Heavy Truck · domestic |
| Thomas Medium/Heavy Truck | Saf-T-Liner | L6 7.2L 441cid Caterpillar 3126B | 2006–2006 | Medium/Heavy Truck · domestic |
| Thomas Medium/Heavy Truck | School Bus | L6 7.2L 441cid Caterpillar 3126B | 2000–2000 | Medium/Heavy Truck · domestic |
| Thomas Medium/Heavy Truck | Transit Liner | L6 7.2L 441cid Caterpillar 3126B | 2000–2000 | Medium/Heavy Truck · domestic |
| Thomas Medium/Heavy Truck | Transit Liner | L6 7.2L 441cid Caterpillar 3126B | 2002–2004 | Medium/Heavy Truck · domestic |
| Thomas Medium/Heavy Truck | Transit Liner | L6 7.2L 441cid Caterpillar 3126B | 2006–2008 | Medium/Heavy Truck · domestic |
| Thomas Built Bus Bus | — | MVP-EF Caterpillar | 1996–2003 | Bus · domestic |
| Thomas Built Bus Bus | Type D - Saf-T-Liner-EF | Caterpillar | 1996–2003 | Bus · domestic |
| Thomas Built Bus Bus | Type D - Saf-T-Liner-ER | Caterpillar | 1996–2003 | Bus · domestic |
| Thomas Built Bus Bus | Type D - Saf-T-Liner-HDX | Caterpillar | 1996–2003 | Bus · domestic |
| Thomas | Saf-T-Liner | — | 2000–2006 | domestic |
| Thomas | Transit Liner | — | 2000–2006 | domestic |
| Thomas | School Bus | — | 2000–2000 | domestic |
| Blue Bird | All American FE | — | 2004–2009 | domestic |
| Blue Bird | All American RE | — | 2004–2010 | domestic |
| Blue Bird | Commercial Bus | — | 2004–2007 | domestic |
| Blue Bird | SHL All American | — | 2004–2004 | domestic |
| Blue Bird | SHL Commercial | — | 2004–2007 | domestic |
| Blue Bird | Vision School Bus | — | 2004–2010 | domestic |
| Freightliner | FL50 | — | 1996–2003 | domestic |
| Freightliner | FL60 | — | 1996–2003 | domestic |
| Freightliner | FL70 | — | 1996–2003 | domestic |
| Freightliner | FL80 | — | 1996–2003 | domestic |
| Freightliner | M2 106 | — | 2002–2007 | domestic |
Cross-reference
OEM and aftermarket part numbers that interchange with this unit, from the ePartsGlobal catalog.
Denso228000-7121, TG228000-7121
Lester18997
Thomas Built Buses61230373
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