Starters - PRESTOLITE: Overhaul: Reassembly
- Lubricate armature shaft drive end and splines with Lubriplate or equivalent, install drive assembly on shaft. Install snap ring retainer on shaft (cupped side toward end of shaft), install snap ring in shaft groove, install thrust collar on shaft with shoulder toward snap ring. Seat retainer over snap ring by using two pliers at opposite points to squeeze retainer and thrust collar together against snap ring.
- Apply film of lubricant on drive shift collar and apply 4-5 drops SAE 20 oil to drive housing bushing. Hold shift lever in engagement with drive shift collar and install armature and drive assembly and shift lever in drive end housing. Install shift lever pin.
- Saturate felt washer in commutator end head with SAE 20 oil (drain excess oil before installing). Make certain thrust washers in place on armature shaft, install commutator end head and through bolts, tighten through bolts securely. Check armature endplay. If not with specifications, add or remove thrust washers on end of armature shaft at commutator end head.
- Install solenoid on starter field frame, install boot and connect solenoid link to shift lever. Make certain boot fits properly at solenoid and starter frame.
- Check pinion clearance (see Starter Control section).
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
| STARTER PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS |
| Model |
No Load Test |
Lock Test |
| Amps. |
RPM |
Amps. |
Volts |
Torque |
| MDY-6112 |
4000 |
80 |
405 |
4.0 |
9.0 |
| MDY-6113 |
4000 |
80 |
405 |
4.0 |
9.0 |
| MDY-7021 |
4200 |
60 |
405 |
4.0 |
9.0 |
| MDY-8101A |
4200 |
60 |
405 |
4.0 |
9.0 |
| MDY-8102A |
4200 |
60 |
405 |
4.0 |
9.0 |
| MDU-7003 |
5300 |
50 |
295 |
4.0 |
6.2 |
| MDU-7004 |
5300 |
50 |
295 |
4.0 |
6.2 |