Westerbeke 7.0 BCG - Page 30

STARTER MO'fOR
ATTRACTION TEST
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BAliERY
3. Holding test. With a battery cionnected to the solenoid ter-
minal S ( +) and to the starter body, manually pull out the .
pinion fully~ The pinion must re1)1aitJ. atthat position even
Y'hen released from holding with your hand.
HOLDING TEST
STARTER DISASSEMBLY
1. DisconI1e~t the wire" from the solenoid termin&l M (- ).
2. Loosen the two screws. fastening the solenoid. Remove
· the solenoid assembly.
3. Remove the t:Wo long through bolts and two screws
fastening the brush holder. Remove the rear bracket.
4. With the brushes pulled awayfrom the armature,
remove the yoke and brush holder assembly. Then pull
the armature oul ·
· 5. Remove the cover, pry the snap ringqut, and remove the
washer;
6. Unscrew the boltsand removethe center pracket.At the
same time, the washers for the pinion shaft end play
adjustment will come off.
STAllTER
MOTOR
PINION SHAF"f
INSPECT FOR
WEAR & CHIPPING
4. Return test:. With a battery connected to"the solenoid ter-
minal M (-) and to the starter body, manually ·pull out the
pinion fully. The pinion must return to its original position
when released from holding by hand.
RETURN TEST
7. Pull out the reduction gear lever and lever spring from. the
front bracket.
8. On the pinion side, pry the snap ring out, and pull out the
pinion and pinion shaft. ·
9. At each end of the armature, remove the ba11 bearing with
a bearing puller. It is impossible to replace the ball bearing
press-fitted in the front bracket. If _that bearing has worn
off, replace the front bracket assembly.
SOLENOID
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NOTE: lnspect, clean and replace
if necessary brnsh, commuter,
solenoid, armature, etc. See the
following pages.
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