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Pinion Gap Measurement

  1. Disconnect field coil wire from terminal "M" at starter solenoid. See Figure. Connect jumper wire between positive battery terminal of 12-volt battery and terminal "S" of starter solenoid.
  2. Connect a second jumper wire from negative battery terminal and touch terminal "M" of starter solenoid. Measure clearance between pinion and stopper. See Fig 1.
  3. Clearance should be within specification. See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS  table. Adjust clearance by adding or removing gaskets between solenoid and front housing.
Fig 1: Measuring Pinion Gap
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