Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

foundation. Torque is transmitted through the engaging

3. DESCRIPTION

jaw (8) to a ball-bearing mounted drive shaft which is

rigidly connected to a brake drum and mounting plate

a. The starter torque tester Type B-1, part No.

assembly (2). The starter is held securely to the

RT320-200, Federal Stock No. 4920-739-4584, consists

mounting adapter by means of two quick-acting, self-

of a base and frame assembly (9, fig. 2) cast in one

positioning mounting clamps (7)

piece upon which are mounted a prony brake, a

torquemeter (11), and a mounting adapter (6) for

mounting the starter to be tested. The base and frame

b. The starter torque tester is primarily designed

assembly is provided with four mounting holes for

for testing the performance and clutch

attaching it to a suitable test bench or other sturdy

CARRYING ARM

BRAKE DRUM ANDMOUNTING PLATE ASSEMBLY

7. MOUNTING CLAMP

FILLER PLUG

8. ENGAGING JAW

BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY

9. BASE AND FRAME ASSEMBLY

CAM SHAFT

10. TACHOMETER

MOUNTING ADAPTER

11. TORQUEMETER

Figure 2. Starter Torque Tester Component Identification