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No Load Test (On Bench)

Connect a test ammeter and carbon pile rheostat in series with battery positive post and starter terminal. Connect a voltmeter across starter. Rotate carbon pile to full resistance position. Connect battery cable from battery negative post to starter frame. Adjust rheostat until battery voltage shown on voltmeter reads 11 volts. Amperage draw should be as shown in SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Chrysler Corp. Reduction Gear Starter Assembly
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