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Armature Grounded Circuit Test

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Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between any commutator segment and armature laminations. See Fig 1. If ohmmeter indicates less than infinite resistance, armature is shorted and must be replaced.

Fig 1: Testing Armature For Grounded Circuit
G90B09360Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.