Question 1

Some starters use ____________________ between the starter and the mounting pad to allow for proper clearance between the drive pinion gear and the flywheel ring gear.

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Question 2

The ____________________ is the rotating component of the starter.

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Question 3

When replacing a starter drive that has chipped pinion gear teeth what else must be checked before the starter is installed?
A)ignition switch
B)starter solenoid
C)starter relay
D)ring gear teeth

Accepted Answer

When replacing a starter drive with chipped pinion gear teeth, it's important to check the ring gear teeth on the engine's flywheel or flexplate. Chipped teeth on the starter drive often indicate that the ring gear may also have damage, as these components mesh together during engine start. Ignoring potential damage to the ring gear could lead to premature failure of the new starter drive.

Question 4

The two main components of the armature are the armature windings and the _____.
A)field coil
B)brush holder
C)pole shoe
D)commutator

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The two main components of the armature are the armature windings and the commutator. The commutator is essential for directing the flow of electricity within the motor or generator, allowing the armature to rotate.

Question 5

The starter motor ____________________ clutch should rotate smoothly in one direction and lock in the other.

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Question 6

If the flywheel ring gear teeth are worn, the ring gear should be ____________________.

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Question 7

Positive engagement or movable pole shoe type starters are normally found on older vehicles built by _____.
A)GM
B)Ford
C)Chrysler
D)Toyota

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Positive engagement or movable pole shoe type starters are typically found on older vehicles built by Ford.

Question 8

The field coils connect in series with the armature windings through the starter ____________________.

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Question 9

The starting system has two separate electrical circuits: the starter circuit and the ____________________ circuit.

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Question 10

The armature has two main components: the armature ____________________ and the commutator.

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Question 11

Nearly all starter system current testers (VAT)use an ____________________type ammeter to measure current draw.

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Question 12

The part of the armature that the brushes ride on is called the ____________________.

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Question 13

Which of the following would NOT cause excessive current draw by the starter motor?
A)a short in the starter motor
B)excessive resistance in the battery cables
C)high mechanical resistance due to engine problems
D)misalignment of the starter drive

Accepted Answer

Excessive resistance in the battery cables would not cause excessive current draw by the starter motor; instead, it would likely reduce the current reaching the motor, potentially leading to insufficient power for starting the engine.

Question 14

A starter motor can have as many as ____________________ brushes.

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Question 15

All positive engagement starters use a(n)____________________ in series between the battery and the starter motor.

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Question 16

Technician A says permanent magnet starter motors are more robust than electromagnetic field type motors and can better withstand being dropped. Technician B says permanent magnet motors can produce more torque using less electric current. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

Permanent magnet motors are generally more efficient and can produce more torque with less electric current compared to electromagnetic field type motors. However, they are not necessarily more robust or better at withstanding physical impacts like being dropped.

Question 17

What device pushes the starter pinion gear into mesh with the ring gear when the ignition switch is in the start position?
A)overrunning clutch
B)field coil
C)armature
D)solenoid plunger

Accepted Answer

The solenoid plunger is responsible for pushing the starter pinion gear into mesh with the ring gear when the ignition switch is in the start position. This action allows the starter motor to engage with the engine's flywheel, enabling the engine to start.

Question 18

On a vehicle equipped with a starter relay, there are two positive battery cables. One connects the battery positive battery terminal to the relay. The second cable connects the battery to the ____________________ terminal.

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Question 19

The starter drive ____________________ gear teeth mesh with the flywheel ring gear teeth.

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Question 20

A(n)____________________ is an electromagnetic device that uses the movement of a plunger to exert a pulling or holding force.

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Quiz 18: Starting and Motor Systems