Opel 1900 1973, Service Manual

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STARTING SYSTEM 17
7. Seal area between solenoid and frame. See Figure
8. With brushes and spring in housings held in place
with a 29
socket, slide frame assembly in
position.
9. Install sleeves in field frame.
10. Install frame and replace through bolts and
tighten bolts.
11. Install holding frame to solenoid.
Starter Specifications
Starter Number . . . .
Rated Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
No
Test:
EF 12V0 PS
..................................................................... 1 2
................................................................................................................................
10.6
Amperes ........................................................................................................................
30-50
RPM ......................................................................................................................
Amperes Test (In Car-Engine at Operating Temp.) ..................................
175-205
Test:
Volts ............................................................................................................................
6 Min.
Amperes
... . ................................................................................................................
280-320
Required to Close Solenoid Contacts ....................................................................
7.5
Minimum Diameter of Commutator in Inches
................................................................ 1.46
Brush Spring Pressure in Ounces ....................................................................................
40-46
Minimum Length of Brushes in Inches
..............................................................................
12. Check starter on bench before installing.
Starter Installation
Hold starter in position.
2. Install two bolts, one nut and lockwashers.
Tighten securely.
3. Install support
bracket.
To ensure a stress-free
install bolt and two nuts only
tight. First tighten the bolt at the engine, then tighten
the two nuts at the starter end frame.