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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1967FALCON BASE, 2.8L ENG, STANDARD TRANS, TRANS MFR CD 2.77REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALSTARTERSTARTERS - MOTORCRAFT (AUTOLITE) SOLENOID ACTUATEDOVERHAULREASSEMBLY

1967 Ford Falcon Base, 2.8L Eng, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 2.77

Starters - MOTORCRAFT (AUTOLITE) Solenoid Actuated: Overhaul: Reassembly

1967 Ford Falcon Base, 2.8L Eng, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 2.77SECTION Reassembly

Place small amount of lubriplate on armature shaft splines. Install drive assembly on armature shaft and install new stop ring. Lubriplate shift lever pivot pin. Position solenoid plunger and shift lever assembly in drive housing. Install new retainer in drive housing. Lubriplate drive end of armature shaft. Place armature and drive assembly into drive housing, making sure shift lever tangs properly engage drive assembly.
Lubriplate commutator end of armature shaft. Position frame and field assembly to drive housing marking sure they are properly indexed. Position brush plate assembly to frame assembly. Install through bolts and torque to 45-85 inch Lbs. Install brushes in their holders. Center brush springs. Press insulated brush leads away from all other interior components (to prevent shorts).
Position rubber gasket between solenoid mounting and upper outside surface of frame. Position starter solenoid with metal gasket and spring, position heat shield (if used) and install solenoid mounting screws. Connect copper strap to starter terminal on solenoid. Position cover band and tighten retaining screw.

Fig 1: Autolite Solenoid Actuated Starter (Disassembled)

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