Starter No-Load Test

Connect battery, voltmeter, ammeter and remote starter switch to starter. See Fig 2.
Engage remote starter switch, starter should turn smoothly. Voltmeter should read 11 volts and ammeter should read no more than 90 amps.
If voltage is lower or amperage is higher than specification, disassemble starter and determine cause.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Starter Assembly

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Starter No-Load Test

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

STARTER SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Specifications

Brush Length

Minimum

.39" (10mm)

New

.69" (17.5 mm)

Brush Spring Force ⁽¹⁾

1.5 lbs. (6.7 N)

Commutator

Runout

.002" (.05 mm)

Outer Diameter

1.13" (28.8 mm)

Groove Depth

.020-.031" (.5-.8 mm)

Pinion Gap

.02-.08" (.5-2 mm)

⁽¹⁾	Replace spring if below specification.