Starter Load Test
Make connections as shown in illustration. Crank engine with ignition coil secondary wire grounded and note voltage on tester. Stop cranking engine and turn load control knob until voltage reading is exactly the same as it was when engine was cranking. Read current draw on ammeter scale. If not within specifications, starter is defective and must be overhauled.
NOTE:
Do not take amperage draw reading until starter has obtained maximum RPM.
Load Test Specifications
| Application | Amperes | |
|---|---|---|
| American Motors | ||
| All Models | 180-220 | |
| Ford Motor Co. | ||
| 4" Starter | 180-250 | |
| 41/2" Starter | 150-180 | |