Question 1

When replacing a starter drive that has chipped pinion gear teeth what else must be checked before the starter is installed?

Accepted Answer

When the pinion gear teeth are chipped, it's important to check the ring gear teeth as well to ensure that they are not also damaged. If the ring gear teeth are damaged, installing a new starter drive will only cause the same problem to occur again. The ignition switch, starter solenoid, and starter relay do not need to be checked when replacing a starter drive with chipped pinion gear teeth.

Question 2

Which of the following would NOT cause excessive current draw by the starter motor?

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 3

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

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Question 4

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 5

What device pushes the starter pinion gear into mesh with the ring gear when the ignition switch is in the start position?

Accepted Answer

The solenoid plunger is the device that pushes the starter pinion gear into mesh with the ring gear when the ignition switch is in the start position. It is an electromagnet that becomes magnetized when electric current is applied, causing the plunger to move and engage the pinion gear with the ring gear.

Question 6

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

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Question 7

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

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Question 8

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

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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 two main components of the armature are the armature windings and the _____.

Accepted Answer

The armature consists of armature windings and a commutator. The commutator is responsible for transmitting electrical energy to and from the armature windings. The field coil, brush holder, and pole shoe are all components of the motor or generator, but not specifically the armature.

Question 11

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

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Question 12

The ____________________ is the rotating component of the starter.

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Question 13

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

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Question 14

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

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Question 15

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

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Question 16

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 17

The maximum voltage drop for the insulated circuit [battery positive to starter solenoid] is typically about _____ volt.

Accepted Answer

The typical maximum voltage drop for the insulated circuit (battery positive to starter solenoid) is about 0.6 volt. This ensures efficient starting and electrical system performance.

Question 18

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

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Question 19

Nearly all starter system current testers [VAT] use an ____________________type ammeter to measure current draw.

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Question 20

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?

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Quiz 18: Starting and Motor Systems