No-Load Test
CAUTION:
DO NOT engage starter solenoid for more than 5 seconds during testing, or damage to coil winding will result.
- Remove starter. See STARTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Connect ammeter in series between starter motor terminal No. 30 (battery terminal) and a fully charged 12-volt battery. Connect battery negative lead to starter case ground. See Fig 1.
- Connect jumper wire to terminals No. 30 and 50 to engage starter. Starter drive pinion gear should extend quickly and spin smoothly. Verify starter amperage draw is within specifications of 90 amps or less at 11.5 volts.