Pinion Clearance - Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
9. Install field frame and end cap in drive housing align slots in field frame with recess in
10. Install through bolts and brush lead. Tighten fasteners securely.

Pinion Clearance

Pinion clearance must be checked after reassembly of starter motor.
1. Disconnect brush lead from solenoid motor and insulate it carefully.
2. Connect 12 volt battery positive (+) lead to battery terminal and negative (–) lead to
3. Momentarily touch a jumper lead from battery terminal to switch terminal. This shifts
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drive housing.
a - Drive Housing
b - End Cap And Field Frame
a - Brush Lead
frame.
pinion into cranking position where it will remain until battery is disconnected.
a
b
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