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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 (4") 180-220
Ford  
  4" Starter 150-200
  4 1/2" Starter 150-180
Fig 1: Starter Load Connections
G09346922Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.