CHRYSLER SERVICE MANUAL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM—101
bly, but do not bend cotter key over until sol-
enoid plunger travel and pinion clearance have
been established.
15.
ADJUSTING STARTER DRIVE GEAR
(PINION) CLEARANCE (FIG. 5)
Place starter assembly in vise equipped with
soft jaws and tighten vise sufficiently to hold
starter. Push in on solenoid plunger link (NOT
THE FORK LEVER) until plunger bottoms.
Measure clearance between end of pinion and
pin stop with plunger seated and pinion pushed
toward commutator end (Fig. 5). The clearance
should be %
2
inch, plus %
2
inch or minus %
4
inch. Adjust for proper clearance by screwing
link in or out of plunger as required. Bend
cotter key and test starter operation under a
free running test.
16.
INSTALLING THE STARTER
Before installing starter in car, be sure starter
and flywheel mounting surfaces are free of dirt
and oil. These surfaces must be clean to make
good electrical contact. Install starter from be-
neath car. Draw attaching bolts up tight and
attach wires to solenoid switch. Lower car to
floor; install battery cable and test operation
of starter for proper engine cranking.
GENERATORS
17.
REMOVAL
The generator is mounted on a bracket attached
to engine and held in place by two bolts through
end frames and bracket. It is secured at top
by a bolt through drive end frame and the belt
tightening strap. Disconnect battery ground
terminal and wire at generator armature
and field terminals. Loosen generator adjusting
strap bolt, push generator to left to relieve belt
tension and remove generator attaching bolts
and generator.
On models equipped with power steering, it
is not necessary to disconnect hoses at hydraulic
pump to remove generator. Remove pump at-
CAR AMMETER
56x80
Fig.
6—Charging Circuit Resistance Test
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