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Starter Motor - Screw and Bolt Torque Specifications

Model Year 1983

Bulletin No. 83-172

File In Group 68

Number 3

Date Aug. '83
SUBJECT: SCREW AND BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

MODELS AFFECTED: 1983 15MT/GR, 20MT, 22MT, 25MT AND 27MT CRANKING MOTORS

To obtain optimum performance and maximum service life after motor or overhaul tighten fasteners during assembly to the torque values listed below.

TORQUE
FASTENER DESCRIPTION SIZE (POUND-INCHES)

Brush screws, guide (5MT) 3.5 x 1.15 9
swivel holder 8-18 14
steel swivel holder 8-32 11

Pole shoe screws 3/8-24 400

Solenoid mounting screws 1/4-20 68

Thru bolts, (5MT) 10-24 40
(5MT) After Date Code 9013 10-24 70
(Others) 1/4-20 75

Motor terminal-screw 10-32 40

Shift lever bolt 5/16-18 75

Middle bearing screws 10-32 40

Internal connector screw 10-32 15

Gear housing mounting screws 1/4-20 85