Pinion Gap Measurement
- Disconnect field coil wire from terminal "M" at starter solenoid. See Figure
, Figure
or Figure
. Connect jumper wire between positive battery terminal of 12-volt battery and terminal "S" of starter solenoid.
- Connect a second jumper wire from negative battery terminal and touch terminal "M" of starter solenoid. Using a feeler gauge, measure clearance between pinion and stopper. See Fig 1
.
- Clearance should be within specification. See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS
table. Adjust clearance by adding or removing gaskets between solenoid and front housing.
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