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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition18 · Electrical
18 · Electrical

Starter Replacement (page 5 of 5)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs
ElectricalStarter Replacement · page 5 of 5
Drawing of an armature with callout A pointing to the commutator end

A   Inspect for damage

  1. Inspect the armature surface for wear or damage.
  2. A dirty or burnt commutator surface may be resurfaced with emery cloth or a lathe within the following specifications.
Diagram showing an armature mounted in a stand with a dial indicator (A) measuring the commutator (B)

A   Dial indicator
B   Commutator

Commutator Runout:
Standard (New): 0 – 0.02 mm
Service Limit: 0.05 mm

  1. If the commutator runout and diameter are within limits, check the commutator for damage or for carbon dust or brass chips between the segments.
Left: A vernier caliper (A) measuring the commutator (B). Right: A hand using glass paper (B) to clean the commutator (A), with a detail inset showing mica depth (C).

A   Vernier caliper
B   Commutator

Commutator Diameter:
Standard (New): 28.0 – 28.1 mm
Service Limit: 27.5 mm

A   Commutator
B   Glass paper
C   Mica depth

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