Pinion Clearance
- Disconnect motor field coil connector and insulate it carefully. Connect a battery from solenoid switch terminal to solenoid frame. Momentarily flash a jumper lead from motor terminal to solenoid frame.
- This shifts pinion into cranking position. Push pinion back toward commutator end to eliminate slack. Measure distance between pinion and pinion stop. When installing starter, check clearance between pinion and flywheel ring gear teeth. Refer to the PINION CLEARANCE .
- Insert .020" (.6 mm) diameter wire, about 3" (76 mm) long, with a 1/4" to 1/2" 90° bend in end between pinion tooth and ring gear. Center pinion tooth between flywheel teeth when making measurement.