| In this picture the new brushes are assembled into the case. If you are installing new brushes
make sure they are installed correctly and the taper is pointing in the correct direction. Make note
of this before removing the brushes. Also a little bit of grease on the pins will keep things working
free for sometime in the future. You may need to finesse the springs while holding the brush holders and
installing the pins.
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This picture shows the cleaned and assembled case, the cleaned nose cone, and the armature that was
cleaned. The brush contact area on the armature has been sanded with a fine samdpaper so as to have a
clean contact surface. Note the leather washer on the bottom of the armature, also note the bendix
(starter drive gear assy) has been cleaned and greased for assembly.
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This picture shows the armature installed into the nose cone. The two arrows indicate the location
of the installed retaining bolts. In an automotive starter this shield(spark arrestor) will not be there.
In a marine application this must be there as to prevent sparks from entering the bilge area and
protecting you from an accidental explosion. This is what makes this a marine starter! Before tightening
these bolts down all the way slide the case over the armature, you will have to seperate the brush
holders to get it down all the way and locked into the locating pin on the nose cone. The shield may
have to be tapped one way or another for the case to settle in all the way. Once you are sure the case
will slide down all the way you can pull it back off then tighten down the bolts that hold the shield.
When initially installing the armature into the nose cone make sure the cradle is in the proper slot
on the bendix.
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This picture shows the case installed and ready for the rear cap to be installed. You can also see the
new solenoid and spring, as well as the bolts and cap are cleaned up and ready for install. The gm
solenoids come in long and short sizes. I find it best to install with the same that the starter
originally came with. The one in the picture is a long style solenoid.
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