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c. With air pressure remaining at 6 psi, allow starter to

39. Waterproof Test

remain submerged for 30 minutes. No leaks should

a. Connect an air line to the frame of the starter. The

be indicated during this period.

connection must be air tight.

b. Submerge the starter in the clean water up to the

d. If leaks are indicated, disassemble starter, install

drive housing and clutch assembly area. Do not allow

new preformed packings and gaskets. Coat packings

water to enter the drive housing and clutch area.

and gaskets with grease before installation and apply

Apply air pressure slowly. Watch for air bubbles.

sealer to all external screws and pipe plugs.

Increase pressure to 6 psi.

Assemble starter and retest for water leaks.

Section VI. REPAIR STANDARDS

40. General

corrosion will be approved for service. An asterisk (*)

in the wear limits column indicates that the part or

The repair standards included herein give maximum

parts should be replaced when worn beyond the limits

and minimum clearances of new or rebuilt parts.

given in the "Sizes and fits of new parts" column. In

They also give wear limits which indicate that point to

the "Sizes and fits of new parts" column, the letter "L"

which a part or parts may be worn before

indicates a loose fit (clearance) and the letter "T"

replacement. Normally, all parts which have not been

indicates a tight fit (interference). All dimensions are

worn beyond the dimensions shown in the "Direct and

general support wear limits" column or damaged from

given in inches unless otherwise specified.

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