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Armature Inspection and Test

16-40prose procedure

Commutator diameter specs differ between ND and Mitsuba starter types.

Starting System

Armature Inspection and Test

  1. 1
    Inspect the armature for wear or damage due to contact with the field coil magnets.
    Illustration of the starter armature laid horizontally, with a leader line pointing to the core, showing where to inspect for damage from contact with the field coil magnets.
  2. 2
    A dirty or burnt commutator surface may be resurfaced with emery cloth or a lathe within the following specifications.
    A hand holding a vernier caliper measuring the diameter of the armature commutator.
  3. 3
    If the commutator runout and diameter are within limits, check the commutator for damage or for carbon dust or brass chips between the segments.
    Commutator runout check: the armature is supported on V-blocks with a dial indicator resting on the commutator surface.

Commutator Diameter

ND
Standard (New)28.0-30.0 mm (1.177-1.181 in)
Service Limit29.0 mm (1.14 in)
Mitsuba
Standard (New)26.0-28.1 mm (1.102-1.106 in)
Service Limit27.5 mm (1.08 in)

Commutator Runout

ND and Mitsuba
Standard (New)0-0.02 mm (0-0.001 in)
Service Limit0.05 mm (0.002 in)
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