TM 55-2210-224-34
3-23. CRANKING CONTACTOR (cont)
ADJUSTMENT (cont)
Table 3-2. Measuring Contact Tip Overtravel
Overtravel
Gage Pin
New Contactor
Status
@A
@B
10/32
12/32
GO
NO GO
0.176
0.207
0.200
0.240
Old Contactor
9/32
13/32
GO
NO GO
0.160
0.223
0.180
0.260
Low Limit - Old Contactor (Old Tips)
7/32
NO GO
0.130
0.140
b. If the overtravel is insufficient, check for the following conditions:
(1)
Badly worn, bent, or incorrect tips
(2)
Bent stationary contact-tip support
c. If the overtravel is too high, check for the following conditions:
(1)
Bent or incorrect tip
(2)
Bent armature stop
(3)
Worn or bent contact lever
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