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Starting System: Specifications Chevrolet Metro I

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STARTER SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Brush Length
Metro & Firefly (Canadian).47-.69" (12-18 mm)
Prizm.39-.61" (10-15 mm)
Brush Spring Tension
Metro & Firefly (Canadian)25-74 ozs. (.7-2.1 kg)
Prizm85-112 ozs. (2.4-3.2 kg)
Commutator Insulation Depth
Minimum Depth.008" (.2 mm)
Standard Depth
Metro & Firefly (Canadian).020-.031" (.5-.8 mm)
Prizm.008-.024" (.2-.6 mm)
Commutator Outside Diameter
Metro & Firefly (Canadian)1.134-1.157" (28.8-29.4 mm)
Prizm1.14-1.18" (28.9-30.0 mm)
Commutator Runout.002-.016" (.05-.41 mm)
Starter Current Draw
Metro & Firefly (Canadian)
No-Load50-75 Amps At 11.0 Volts
Load (80.5 INCH Lbs. Torque)300 Amps At 7.7 Volts
Locked Rotor (13.7 Ft. Lbs. Torque)780 Amps At 4.0 Volts
Prizm
No-Load60-90 Amps At 11.0 Volts

STARTER SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ModelFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Starter Mounting Bolts
Metro & Firefly (Canadian)17 (23)
Prizm27 (37)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Battery-To-Starter Terminal Nut (Prizm)80 (9)
Commutator End Cover Bolts (Metro & Firefly (Canadian))71 (8)
Solenoid Field Coil Lead Wire Nut
Metro & Firefly (Canadian)89 (10)
Prizm53 (6)
Solenoid Mounting Nuts (Metro & Firefly (Canadian))62 (7)
Starter Assembly Bolts (Prizm)53 (6)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 10: Starting System Wiring Diagram (Metro & Firefly (Canadian))
Scheme 11: Starting System Wiring Diagram (Prizm)