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Mica Mica
Mica must not be left with a thin edge next to segments Wrong way Mica must be cut away clean between segments Right way See Figure 5-15. Check for a GROUNDED ARMATURE with an ohmmeter or continuity tester. Touch one probe to any commutator segment (1). Touch the other probe to the armature core (2). There should be no continuity (infinite ohms). If there is continuity, then the armature is grounded. Replace grounded armatures. 1 2 Figure 5-15. Grounded Armature Test
Figure 5-13. Undercutting Mica Separators
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Starting groove in mica with 3 cornered file Undercutting mica with piece of hacksaw blade a growler. shorted armatures. 2006 Softail: Starter
See Figure 5-14. Check for SHORTED ARMATURE with Hold a thin steel strip (2) (hacksaw blade) against armature core and slowly turn armature. A shorted armature will cause the steel strip to vibrate and be attracted to the core. Replace Figure 5-14. Shorted Armature Test Using Growler
Place armature on growler (1).
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