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Pull-In Windings Test

Connect test equipment as in hold-in windings test. See HOLD-IN WINDINGS TEST . See Figure. Ground starter solenoid terminal "M". Turn switch on and quickly adjust carbon pile load until voltage reads as specified. See PULL-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS  table. Check ammeter reading. Turn off carbon pile and open switch. See PULL-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS  table. If ammeter reading is not as specified, replace starter assembly.

PULL-IN WINDINGS SPECIFICATIONS

Application Starter Motor Amps @ Volts
2.2L PG260 (1)
2.4L PG260, PG260MQ (1)
3.0L (1) (1)
3.1L
"N" Body PG260F1 (1)
"W" Body PG260F1 30-45 @ 10
3.4L PG260M1 (1)
3.5L PG260M1 30-45 @ 10
3.8L
"C", "F" & "H" Body PG260 30-50 @ 11.5
"G" Body (1) 30-50 @ 11.5
"W" Body PG260F2, PG260M 30-45 @ 10
4.0L (1) 30-50 @ 11.5
4.6L PG260 30-50 @ 11.5
5.7L PG260 30-50 @ 11.5
(1) Information is not available from manufacturer.