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Starter No Load Test

  1. Place starter in a vise. Use a fully charged 12 volt battery. Connect an ammeter (0 to 100 scale) with a carbon pile rheostat in series with battery positive terminal and starter terminal.
  2. Connect a voltmeter across starter. Rotate rheostat to full resistance position. Connect battery cable from negative battery terminal and starter housing.
  3. Adjust rheostat until voltage shown on voltmeter is 11 volts. Current draw should be 47 amperes at 6600 RPM.
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