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Bench Testing

NOTE: During short circuit test, minimum input voltage to starter is 8 volts on gasoline engine starter motors. Minimum input voltage for diesel engine starter motor is 7.8 volts.
SHORT CIRCUIT TEST (1)

Application Volts Amps
6-Cylinder (Gas) 3.8 650-840
6-Cylinder (Diesel) 2.2 520-690
(1) Test period should be as short as possible.
IDLE SPEED TEST

Application (1) Amps Minimum RPM
Gas (@ 11.5 Volts) 95 2800
Diesel (@ 10.5 Volts) 160 4200
(1) Amp specification should be equal to or less than specification given.