Starter Motor; C Om Ponent P A R T R E P Lac E M E N; R E M O V A L And In S Ta Lla Tio - Chevrolet 10 1971 Series Chassis Service Manual

2. If the solenoid " chatters" but does not hold in, check
the solenoid for an open " hold-in" winding. Whenever
it is necessary to replace a starting motor solenoid,
always check starting motor pinion clearance.

STARTER MOTOR

Removal and Installation (Fig. 2s)
The following procedure ia a general guide for all
vehicles and will vary slightly depending on the truck
series and model.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable at the battery.
2. Disconnect engine wiring harness and battery leads
at solenoid terminals.
3. Remove starter mounting bolts and retaining nuts and
disengage starter assembly from the flywheel housing.
4. Position starter motor assembly to the flywheel
housing and install the mounting bolts and retaining
nuts. Torque the mounting bolts 25-35 ft. lbs.
5. Connect all wiring leads at the solenoid terminals.
6. Connect the battery ground cable and check operation
of the unit.
COMPONENT PART REPLACEMENT
3. If motor engages but does not crank or cranks slowly,
check for excessive resistance in the external start­
ing circuit, trouble within the starting motor, or ex­
cessive engine resistance to cranking.
ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-25
10-30 CHEVROLET TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL