ELECTRICAL
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INSPECT STARTER BRUSH
Brushes that are worm out, or oil-soaked, should
be replaced.
Brush Length Check:
Unlock the brush holders on the brush plate and
check carbon brushes. Minimum allowable length
of carbon brushes
4.5mm.Ifcarbon brushes are to
short or broken then replace the entire brush plate.
STARTER BRUSH HOLDER TEST
Check that there is no continuity between the (+)
brush holder (A) and (-) brush holder (B). If there is
no continuity, replace the brush holder assembly.
INSPECT OVERRUNNING CLUTCH
1. Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft.
Replace it if does not slide smoothly.
2. Rotate the overrunning clutch both ways. Does
it lock in one direction and rotate smoothly in
reverse? If it does not lock in either direction of
it locks in both directions, replace it.
3. If the starter drive gear is worn or damaged,
replace the overrunning clutch assembly. (The
gear is not available separately) Check the
condition of the flywheel or torque converter
ring gear if the starter drive gear teeth are
damaged.
CLEANING
1. Do not immerse parts in cleaning solvent.
Immersing the yoke assembly and/or armature will
damage the insulation wipe these parts with a cloth
only.
2. Do not immerse the drive unit in cleaning
solvent. The overrun clutch is pre-lubricated at the
factory and sol-vent will wash lubrication from the
clutch.
3. The drive unit may be cleaned with a brush
moistened with cleaning solvent and wiped dry
with a cloth.




