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Load Test

  1. Using proper starter bench tester, connect test equipment and apply specified load to starter. See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS  table at end of article. Engage tester switch for less than 30 seconds. Note and record voltage drop and current draw.
  2. Voltage should not drop to less than 8 volts. On A/T models, current draw should be less than 370 amps and rotating speed should be greater than 880 RPM. On M/T models, see STARTER SPECIFICATIONS  table.