TM 9-2320-266-34
CHAPTER 15
REPAIR OF THE STARTER
15-1. Starter Specifications.
Starter motor specifications are included in table 15-1.
Table 15-1. Starting Motor Specifications
3755900
Starting motor model . . . . . . . . . . .
...
.
.
.
Chrysler built
Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...
.
.
.
12
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...
.
.
.
4 series parallel
Number of fields . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...
.
.
.
4
Number of poles . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...
.
.
.
4
Brushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...
.
.
.
32 to 36 ounces
Spring tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...
.
.
.
Solenoid shift overrunning clutch
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...
.
.
.
0.010-0.045 in
End play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...
.
.
.
180 amps max.* (200 amps when cold)
Cranking amperage draw (on vehicle) . . . . .
....
.
.
.
Free running test
11
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
.
.
.
.
.
Amperage draw . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
.
.
.
.
.
90
3,700 rpm
Minimum speed . . . . . . . . . . .
.
.
.
.
.
.
Locked resistance test . . . . . . . . . . .
.
.
.
.
.
.
4
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
.
.
.
.
.
475 to 550
Amperage draw . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
.
.
.
.
.
Solenoid switch . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
.
.
.
.
.
13 to 15 amps @ 6V @ 77 F
Pull-in coil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
.
.
.
.
.
8 to 9 amps @ 6V @ 77 F
Hold-in coil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
.
.
.
.
.
*At operating temperature
15-2. Disassembling the Starter.
the gear housing (figure 15-7).
a. Remove the through bolts and the end head assembly
i. Remove the screws attaching the solenoid to the
brush plate (figure 15-8).
b. Remove the armature from the gear housing and
field-frame assembly (figure 15-2).
from the brush plate (figures 15-9 and 15-10).
c. Pull the field-frame assembly from the gear housing
k. Remove the solenoid contact and plunger assembly
far enough to expose the terminal screw. Remove the
from the solenoid (figure 15-11).
terminal screw (figure 1 5-3).
l. Remove the return spring from the inside of the
d. Remove the field-frame assembly.
solenoid moving core (figure 15-12).
e. Remove the nut, steel washer, and insulated washer
m. Remove the dust cover from the gear housing
from the solenoid terminal (figure 15-4).
f. Unwind the solenoid lead wire from the brush
terminal to disconnect it (figure 15-5).
g. Remove the nuts attaching the solenoid and brush-
holder plate assembly to the gear housing (figure 15-6).
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