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Bench Tests (Disassembled): Commutator

  1. Clean surface and polish with No. 400 sandpaper if required. If surface is scored, out of round or pitted, turn commutator in a lathe.
  2. Maximum commutator runout and minimum diameter of commutator must not exceed specification after turning.
    COMMUTATOR SPECIFICATIONS

    Application Maximum Runout Minimum Diameter
    B2200 (1.4kW, A/T) .004 (.10) 1.13 (28.8)
    B2600i .002 (.05) 1.08 (27.4)
    MPV
    V6 Engine (1.7 kW) .004 (.10) 1.13 (28.8)
    4-Cylinder Engine
    Standard Starter (1.2 kW) .004 (.10) 1.08 (27.4)
    Heavy Duty (1.4 kW: A/T) .004 (.10) 1.24 (31.4)
    MX-6 & 626 .004 (.10) 1.13 (28.8)
    RX7 .004 (.10) 1.12 (28.4)
    929 .004 (.10) 1.13 (28.8)
  3. Commutator mica undercut depth should be .02-.03" (.5-.8 mm). Minimum mica undercut depth is .008" (.20 mm). If not within specification, undercut to standard depth.