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Stall (Lock) Test

With starter mounted in test stand and ring gear locked, adjust test stand rheostat to values specified (see specifications ) and observe torque on dial indicator.

Fig 1: Performance Test Wiring Diagram
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CRANKING SPECIFICATIONS

Starter No. Amps @RPM Torque (Ft. Lbs.)
E 84-0.8/12 170@1950±100 (1) 2.89±.14
E 100-1.3/12 280@1600±100 (2) 5.78±.14
(1) At 10.3 volts.
(2) At 9.5 volts.

Brush Spring Tension  - E 84-0.8/12 - 2.5-2.9 lbs. (1.15-1.3 kg); E 100-1.3/12 - 2.2±.2 lbs. (1±0.1 kg).

Rotation (Pinion End)  - Clockwise.

Armature End Play  - E 84-0.8/12 -.0039-.0197" (0.1-0.5 mm); E 100-1.3/12 -.003-.027" (0.07-0.70 mm).

STARTER PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Model No Load Test (1) Lock Test
Amps. RPM Amps. Volts Torque (Ft. Lbs.)
E 84-0.8/12 Below 35 7000±500 370 8.3±0.3 7.9±1.36
E 100-1.3/12 Below 28 5200±500 530 7±0.3 12.58±.7
(1) At 12 volts.