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e. Assemble thrust collar on shaft with shoulder
next to snap ring.
f. Place thrust collar and retainer next to snap
ring and using two pliers squeeze both until
snap ring is forced into retainer.
3. Place 4 or 5 drops of light engine oil in drive hous-
ing bushing. Slide armature and clutch assembly
into place while engaging shift lever with clutch.
4. Position field frame over armature and apply
Quicksilver Liquid Neoprene between frame
against drive housing, observing caution to pre-
vent damage to brushes.
5. Place 4 to 5 drops of light engine oil in bushing in
commutator end frame. Place brake washer and
commutator end frame onto shaft.
6. Install solenoid return spring on plunger.
7. Position solenoid assembly to starter motor end
frame and turn solenoid to engage flange in slot.
8. Install (and tighten securely) screws which hold
solenoid assembly to end frame.
9. Secure starter motor connector strap terminal
with screw and washer.
Clearances
PINION CLEARANCE
Pinion clearance must be checked as follows after
reassembly of motor to insure proper adjustment.
1. Disconnect motor field coil connector from sole-
noid motor terminal and insulate it carefully.
72631
a
a - Motor Field Coil Connector
2. Connect 12 volt battery positive (+) lead to sole-
noid switch and negative (–) lead to solenoid
frame.
3. Momentarily touch a jumper lead from solenoid
motor terminal M to starter motor frame. This
shifts pinion into cranking position where it will
remain until battery is disconnected.
01447
b
a
a - Jumper Lead
b - Starter Motor Frame