1984-1996 Chevrolet Corvette Repair Manual Starter TESTING REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

download Fig. Fig. 1: Starter motor no-load test connections 3. Low free speed and high current draw indicates: Too much friction. Tight, dirty, or worn bushings, bent armature shaft allowing armature to drag. Shorted armature. This can be further checked on a growler after disassembly. Grounded armature or fields. Check further after assembly. 4. Failure [...]