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Solenoid Plunger Inspection (ND type) / Starter Reassembly

16-44prose procedure

Solenoid plunger inspection applies to the ND type starter.

Starting System

Solenoid Plunger Inspection (ND type)

Check the contact points, and face of the starter solenoid plunger for burning, pitting or any other defects. If surfaces are rough, recondition with a strip of #500 or #600 sandpaper.

Starter Reassembly

Reassemble the starter in the reverse order of disassembly.
  1. 1
    Pry back each brush spring with a screwdriver, then position the brush about halfway out of its holder, and release the spring to hold it there.
    A hand using a screwdriver to pry back a brush spring so the brush sits about halfway out of its holder; a circular inset details the brush and spring position.
  2. 2
    Install the armature in the housing. Next pry back each brush spring again and push the brush down until it seats against the commutator, then release the spring against the end of the brush.
    Detail of a brush being pushed down between its guides against the commutator, with a downward arrow indicating the seating direction.
  3. 3
    Install the end cover on the brush holder.
    Installing the end cover onto the brush holder of the reassembled starter, with mounting screws.
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