TM 5-3810-300-24&P-3
7.3
Starting Motor
If the wrong type of ring gear is used, repeated starting
NOTE: Tag each lead to ensure correct
attempts will be required for engagement of the drive
connections when the starting motor is
pinion and burring of the gear teeth will result.
reinstalled.
Remove Starting Motor
3. Support the motor and remove the three bolts and
Failure of the starting motor to crank the engine at
lock washers which secure it to the flywheel housing.
normal cranking speed may be due to a defective
Then pull the motor forward to remove it from the
battery, worn battery cables, poor connections in the
flywheel housing.
cranking circuit, defective engine starting switch, low
temperature, condition of the engine or a defective
Check the starting motor in accordance with the Delco-
starting motor.
Remy "Cranking Circuit" maintenance handbook.
If the engine, battery and cranking circuit are in good
condition, remove the starting motor as follows:
Install Starting Motor
To install the starting motor, reverse the procedure
1. Remove the ground strap or cable from the battery or
outlined for removal.
Tighten the 5/8 "-11 starter
the cable from the starting motor solenoid. Tape the end
attaching bolts to 137-147 lb-ft torque.
of the cable to prevent discharging the battery from a
direct short.
Keep all of the electrical connections clean and tight.
2. Disconnect the starting motor cables and solenoid
When installing wiring terminal leads to the starting
wiring.
motor and the solenoid switch, tighten the No. 10-32
connections to 16-30 lb-in torque and the 1/2 "-13
connections to 20-25 lb-ft torque.
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