Starter Solenoid Defective, Delco-Remy Only.

TM 5-3835-222-BD

g. Seat the Brushes:

(1)

Cut a strip of sandpaper slightly wider than the commutator surface.

(2)

Tape the sandpaper strip over the commutator.

(3) install the brush plate.

(4) Rotate the armature in the normal direction of rotation until the carbon core conforms to the

armature surface curvature.

(5)

Remove sandpaper and blow out dust and sand.

h. Reassemble motor and test operation.

i. Reinstall motor.

Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair the

equipment using standard maintenance procedures.

7-15. Starter Solenoid Defective, Delco-Remy Only. With uneven wear of the solenoid plunger

shaft, a lip will form on one side of the shaft and the engine starter will not engage. Temporary repair

can be made by removing the solenoid and rotating solenoid plunger shaft 180 degrees.

Limitations:

Starter solenoid life is shorter than new part.

Personnel/Time Required:

1-3 soldiers - 1.0 - 6.0 hrs.

Procedural Steps:

a. Disconnect power. (Unhook negative battery terminal.)

b. Gain access to engine starter; remove if required.

c. Remove solenoid from starter.

d. Rotate solenoid plunger shaft 180 degrees.

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