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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.If

carbon 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.