
0
 - 21
 LUBRICATION
 AND
 MAINTENANCE 
• SERVICE INFORMATION 
All vehicles are equipped with a maintenance-free 
(MF) battery when shipped from the factory (Fig. 10). 
A maintenance-free battery does not have removable 
cell caps and does not require additional water.  Each MF battery has a visual battery condition in
dicator (Fig. 11). When an adequate battery charge 
exists,
 the indicator will have a GREEN dot. When 
battery charging is necessary, the indicator will be  dark. When the indicator is light brown colored or 
yellow, the battery should be replaced. 
INSPECTION 
WARNING; WEAR SAFETY
 GLASSES,
 RUBBER 
 GLOVES
 AND
 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN SER
VICING
 A
 BATTERY.
 THE
 BATTERY ELECTROLYTE  CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID
 AND
 WILL CAUSE HARM
 IF IT
 CONTACTS SKIN, EYES
 OR
 CLOTHING. 
IF SULFURIC ACID CONTACTS SKIN
 OR
 EYES,
 GET 
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
 DO
 NOT
 SMOKE 
IN
 THE
 VICINITY
 OF A
 BATTERY. KEEP OPEN 
 FLAMES
 AND
 SPARKS AWAY FROM BATTERY 
FILLER CAPS BECAUSE EXPLOSIVE
 GAS IS AL
WAYS
 PRESENT. 
Battery maintenance should be completed before 
the beginning of every winter season. 
Use the following battery maintenance and inspec
tion procedure.  (1) Disconnect the battery negative cable and then 
the positive cable. 
(2) Clean the battery cables and terminal posts 
with a wire brush and a battery terminal cleaner.  (3) Remove the battery holddown strap. Clean the 
battery tray with a solution of baking soda and wa
ter. Rinse and dry the battery tray. 
(4) Position the battery in the tray and install the 
holddown strap. Do not over-tighten the nuts. 
(5) Connect the battery positive cable and then the 
negative cable to the battery. 
(6) Apply a small amount of chassis lubricant (or 
an equivalent protective coating) to the cable termi
nals. 
RUBBER/PLASTIC
 COMPONENTS 
INSPECTION  Components should be inspected at the same time 
as scheduled underhood maintenance is conducted. 
Rubber/plastic components should be replaced imme diately if there is any evidence of wear.  Inspect the exterior surface of rubber hoses and ny
lon tubing for evidence of heat damage. The rubber 
hose and nylon tubing located close to an exhaust 
manifold should be given special attention. Verify 
the nylon tubing located at these areas has not col lapsed. 
 INCREASED 
ELECTROUTE  CAPACITY 
 SEALED 
VENT
 CAPS  TEST 
INDICATOR  ENVELOPE 
SEPARATORS 
 BATTERY 
HOLD DOWN 
 RK92 
Fig. 10 Maintenance-Free (MF)
 Battery 
O.K. TO 
JUMP  START 
 BATTERY 
CONDITION 
INDICATOR 
J9100-26 
 DARKENED
 INDICATOR
 WITH
 GREEN
 DOT 
•
 BATTERY CHARGE
 OK ' 
•
 FLUID LEVEL
 OK 
DARKENED
 INDICATOR
 NO
 GREEN
 DOT 
•
 BATTERY CHARGE
 LOW 
 FLUID LEVEL
 OK 
 LIGHT
 OR
 BRIGHT INDICATOR 
•
 BATTERY CHARGE UNKNOWN 
•
 FLUID uEv'EL
 LOW 
 (CHARGE
 MAY
 STILL
 BE 
SUFFICIENT
 TO
 START YOUR
 CAR) 
Fig. 11
 Battery
 Condition Indicator 
Inspect all the hose connections. Verify they are se
cure and there is no fluid leakage. 
ENGINE MOUNTS  Inspect the rubber in the engine mounts for exces
sive wear. Slight wear at the ends will not affect the 
functioning of an engine mount. If excessive engine 
movement is detected, the engine mount(s) should be 
replaced. 
DRIVE
 BELTS 
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  Replace the drive belt(s) and adjust the drive ten
sion at the interval specified in maintenance sched
ule.
 If necessary, refer to Group 7—Cooling Systems.   

• 
ELECTRICAL
 8A - 3 
Fig.
 3
 Battery
 Construction
 and
 Test Indicator 
TEST INDICATOR 
 A test indicator (hydrometer) built into
 the top of 
the battery case, provides visual information
 for
 bat
tery testing (Fig.
 4). The
 test indicator
 is to be
 used  with diagnostic procedures described
 in
 this group.
 It 
 is important when using
 the
 test indicator that
 the 
battery
 is
 relatively level
 and has a
 clean
 top to see 
 correct indications.
 A
 light
 may be
 required
 to
 view 
indicator. 
WARNING:
 DO
 NOT USE
 OPEN FLAME. EXPLOSIVE 
 GASES
 FORM ABOVE BATTERY. 
 Fig.
 4
 Built in Test Indicator 
STATE
 OF
 CHARGE TEST USING TEST INDICATOR 
 The built-in test indicator (hydrometer) measures 
the specific gravity
 of
 the electrolyte. Specific gravity  (SG)
 of the
 electrolyte will indicate state-of-charge 
(voltage); although,
 the
 test indicator will
 not
 indi
cate cranking capacity
 of the
 battery. Refer
 to
 Bat
tery Load Test
 for
 more information. Look into
 the 
 sight glass
 and
 note
 the
 color
 of the
 indicator
 (Fig. 
5),
 refer
 to the
 following description
 as
 color indi
cates: 
 GREEN-75
 to
 100% state-of-charge 
The battery
 is
 adequately charged
 for
 more testing 
or return
 to use. If the
 vehicle will
 not
 crank
 for a 
maximum
 15
 seconds, refer
 to
 Battery Load Test
 for 
more information.  BLACK
 OR
 DARK—0
 to
 75% state-of-charge  The battery
 is
 inadequately charged
 and
 must
 be 
charged until green
 dot is
 visible
 (12.4
 volts
 or 
greater) before
 the
 battery
 is
 tested
 or
 returned
 to 
use.
 Refer
 to
 Causes
 of
 Battery Discharging
 for
 more  information. 
YELLOW
 OR
 BRIGHT COLOR 
WARNING:
 DO NOT
 ATTEMPT
 TO
 CHARGE, TEST, 
 OR
 ASSIST
 BOOST BATTERY WHEN YELLOW
 OR 
BRIGHT COLOR
 IS
 VISIBLE. PERSONAL INJURY 
MAY OCCUR. 
A yellow
 or
 bright color indicates water (electro
lyte) level
 in
 battery
 is
 below
 the
 test indicator
 (Fig. 
 5).
 Water
 can not be
 added
 to a
 maintenance free 
battery.
 The
 battery must
 be
 replaced.
 A low
 electro lyte level
 may be
 caused
 by an
 over charging condi
tion. Refer
 to
 Generator Test Procedures
 On
 Vehicle  in this group. 
TEST INDICATOR/STATE
 OF
 CHARGE 
IfVW, 
 "TCfV 
REPLACE BATTERY 
lUUTu 
 /Otu  L 
f 
 REPLACE BATTERY 
SBl 
 ill,
 iMMiMMMMSMM^MM 
GREEN  BLACK 
YELLOW
 898A-3 
Fig.
 5
 Test Indicator
 Sight Glass 
CAUSES
 OF
 BATTERY DISCHARGING 
 It
 is
 normal
 to
 have
 a
 small
 (5 to 20
 milliamperes) 
draw from
 the
 battery with
 the
 ignition
 in the OFF 
position,
 and ALL
 lamps OFF.
 The
 constant draw
 is 
 due
 to
 various electronic features
 or
 accessories that 
require electrical current with
 the
 ignition
 OFF to 
function properly.
 If a
 vehicle
 is not
 used
 for a
 period  of
 20
 days
 or
 more,
 the
 black battery disconnect 
should
 be
 disconnected.
 The
 disconnect
 is
 located
 be
hind
 the
 battery
 on the
 engine wiring harness. This  will prevent battery discharging. 
ABNORMAL
 BATTERY
 DISCHARGING 
 (1) Corroded battery posts
 and
 terminals. 
(2) Loose
 or
 worn generator drive belt. 
(3) Electrical loads that exceed
 the
 output
 of the 
charging system
 due to
 equipment
 or
 accessories
 in
 stalled after delivery.  (4) Slow driving speeds (heavy traffic conditions) 
or prolonged idling with high-amperage electrical  systems
 in use. 
(5) Defective electrical circuit
 or
 component caus
ing excess Ignition
 Off
 Draw (IOD). 
(6) Defective charging system. 
(7) Defective battery.   

8A
 - 4
 ELECTRICAL 
• 
IGNITION
 OFF
 DRAW
 (IOD) 
Ignition off draw refers to power being drained 
from the battery with the ignition turned off. A nor
mal vehicle electrical system will draw from 5 to 20 
milliamps. A vehicle that has not been operated for 
an extended period of time (approximately 20 days) 
may discharge the battery to an inadequate level. 
Battery drain should not exceed approximately 20 
MA (20 milliamps = 0.020 amps).  The 20 MA are needed to supply PCM memory, 
digital clock memory, and ETR (electronically tuned 
radio) memory.  Excessive battery drain is caused by items left 
turned on, internally shorted generator, or intermit
tent short in wiring. 
If the IOD is excessive (over 20 milliamperes), the 
defect must be found and corrected before replacing a 
battery. In most cases the battery can be charged  and returned to service. 
TEST PROCEDURE  Testing for higher amperage IOD must be per
formed first to prevent damage to most milliamp 
meters. 
Verify that all electrical accessories are OFF. Turn 
off all lights, remove ignition key, and close all 
doors.
 If the vehicle is equipped with electronic acces
sories (illuminated entry, high line radio), allow the 
systems to automatically shut off (time out), up to 3 
minutes. 
(1) After determining that the underhood lamp is 
operating properly then disconnect bulb.  (2) Disconnect negative cable from battery. 
(3) Connect a typical 12 volt test light (low watt
age bulb) between the negative cable clamp and the 
battery negative terminal.  The test light may light brightly for up to 3 min
utes or may not light at all (depending on the elec
trical equipment). The term brightly being used 
throughout the following tests, implies the bright ness of the test light will be the same as if it were 
connected across the battery. 
The test light must be securely clamped to the neg
ative cable and battery terminal. If the test light be
comes disconnected during any of the IOD test, the  electronic timer function will be activated and all 
tests must be repeated. 
(4) After 3 minutes, the test light should turn OFF 
or be DIMLY lit (depending on the electrical equip
ment).
 If the test light remains brightly lit do not 
disconnect it. Remove each fuse or circuit breaker  (refer to Group 8 - Wiring Diagrams) until test light 
is either OFF or DIMLY lit. This will eliminate the 
higher amperage draw. 
If test light is still bright after disconnecting each 
fuse and circuit breaker, disconnect the wiring har ness from the generator. Refer to Generator Testing 
in this group. Do not disconnect the test light.  After higher amperage IOD has been corrected, low 
amperage IOD may be checked. 
It is now safe to install milliamp meter to check for 
low amperage IOD. 
(5) With test light still connected, securely clamp 
an ammeter between battery negative terminal and 
negative battery cable. 
If the test light or the milliamp meter circuit is 
broken the various timer circuits will start. Do 
not open any doors or turn on any electrical ac cessories with the test light disconnected or the 
meter may be damaged. 
(6) Disconnect test light. The current draw should 
not exceed 0.020 amp. If it exceeds 20 milliamps iso
late each circuit by removing circuit breakers and 
fuses.
 The meter reading drops once the high current 
problem is found. Repair this section of the circuit, 
whether it is a wiring short or component failure. 
BATTERY
 OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE TEST 
 A battery voltage (no load) test will indicate the 
state of charge of a battery that will pass the Battery 
Load Test described in this section. Before proceed
ing with this test or the Battery Load Test the 
battery must be completely charged as de scribed in Battery Charging in this section.  If a battery has a no load voltage reading of 12.4 
volts or greater but will not endure a load test, it is 
defective and should be replaced. Refer to Group 8B, 
Battery/Starter Service for instructions. To test bat
tery no load voltage, perform the following operation:  (1) Before measuring open circuit voltage, the sur
face charge must be removed from plates. Turn head  lights on for 15 seconds then allow up to 5 minutes 
for voltage to stabilize.  (2) Remove both battery cables, negative first. 
(3) Using a voltmeter connected to the battery 
posts,
 see instructions provided with voltmeter, mea sure open circuit voltage (Fig. 6).  This voltage reading will indicate state of charge, 
but will not reveal cranking capacity. Refer to Bat
tery Open Circuit Voltage chart. 
BATTERY OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE 
 Open
 Circuit
 Volts 
Percent
 Chang© 
11.7
 volts
 or
 less 
 0% 
12.0  25% 
12.2  50% 
12.4  75% 
12.6
 or more  100% 
918A-3   

8A
 - 6
 ELECTRICAL 
• 
Fig.
 10
 Load
 50%
 Cold
 Crank
 Rating Note Voltage 
 LOAD TEST TEMPERATURE 
Minimum
 Voltage 
 Temperature 
Minimum
 Voltage 
P c° 
9.6  70 and
 above 
 21 and
 above 
9.5  60 
16 
9.4  50 10 
9.3  40 4 
9.1  30 -1 
8.9  20 -7 
8.7  10 -12 
8.5  0 
•
 18 
J908A-4 
BATTERY
 CHARGING 
 A battery is completely charged when it has: 
• an open circuit voltage of 12.4 volts or more. 
• has enough cranking capacity (minimum 9.6 volts 
when loaded for 15 seconds to 50% of cold cranking  amperage rating at 21°C/70°F).  A green color, in the test indicator on the top of the 
battery, indicates the battery is charged enough for 
further testing. A black color indicates the battery 
voltage state of charge is below 75%. A yellow or 
bright color indicates the battery has excessively low  electrolyte level. The battery cannot be refilled or 
charged, it must be replaced. 
WARNING:
 DO NOT
 CHARGE
 A
 BATTERY
 THAT 
 HAS
 EXCESSIVELY
 LOW
 ELECTROLYTE LEVEL. 
BATTERY MAY ARC INTERNALLY AND EXPLODE. 
WARNING: EXPLOSIVE GASES FORM OVER BAT
TERY,
 DO NOT
 SMOKE, USE FLAME,
 OR
 CREATE 
 SPARKS
 NEAR BATTERY. 
WARNING:
 DO
 NOT ASSIST BOOST
 OR
 CHARGE
 A 
 FROZEN BATTERY, CASING MAY FRACTURE.  WARNING: POISON, CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. 
BATTERY CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID, AVOID CON
TACT WITH
 SKIN,
 EYES,
 OR
 CLOTHING.
 IN
 EVENT  OF CONTACT, FLUSH
 WITH
 WATER
 AND
 CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. KEEP
 OUT OF
 REACH 
OF CHILDREN. 
CAUTION:
 Disconnect
 the
 vehicle's
 battery
 negative 
cable
 before
 charging
 battery to
 avoid
 damage
 to 
electrical
 systems.
 Do not
 exceed
 16.0
 volts
 while 
 charging
 battery. 
Battery electrolyte will bubble inside of case while 
being charged properly. If the electrolyte boils vio lently or is discharged from the vent holes while 
charging, immediately reduce charging rate or turn 
off charger and evaluate battery condition. 
Some battery chargers are equipped with polarity 
(+ to +/- to -) sensing devices to protect the charger 
or battery from being damaged if improperly con
nected. If the battery state of charge is too low for 
the polarity sensor to detect, the sensor must be by
passed for charger to operate. Refer to operating in structions provided with battery charger being used. 
CAUTION:
 Charge
 battery
 until
 test
 indicator
 ap
pears
 green.
 Do not
 overcharge. 
It may be necessary to jostle the battery or vehicle 
to bring the green ball into view in the test indicator 
when the state-of-charge has reached 75%. 
BATTERY CHARGING TIME TABLE 
Charging
 Amperage 
 5 Amps 
10 Amps 
20 Amps 
Open
 Circuit
 Voltage 
 Hours
 Charging
 at21°C
 (70°F) 
12.25
 to
 12.39 
 6Hrs. 
3Hrs. 
 1.5
 Hr. 
12.00
 to
 12.24 
 8Hrs. 
4Hrs. 
 2Hrs 
11.95
 to
 12.09 
 12Hrs. 
6Hrs. 
3Hrs. 
10.00
 to
 11.95 
 14Hrs. 
7Hrs. 
3.5 Hrs. 
10.00 to
 0 
 See
 Charging
 Completely 
Discharged
 Battery 
928A-19 
After the battery has been charged, green indica
tor, perform a load test to determine cranking capac ity. If the battery will endure a load test, return the 
battery to use. If battery will not endure a load test,  it must be replaced. Clean and inspect battery hold 
downs, tray, terminals, posts, and top before complet
ing service, see Group 8B - Battery/Starter/Generator  Service. 
CHARGING TIME REQUIRED  The time required to charge a battery will vary de
pending upon the following factors:   

• 
ELECTRICAL
 8A - 7 
(1) Size
 of
 Battery—
 A
 completely discharged 
large heavy-duty battery requires more than twice 
the recharging time
 as a
 completely discharged small  capacity battery. 
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED
 20
 AMPS
 WHEN 
 CHARGING
 A
 COLD
 (-1°C/30°F)
 BATTERY,
 PER
SONAL
 INJURY
 MAY RESULT. 
(2) Temperature—
 A
 longer time will
 be
 needed 
to charge
 a
 battery
 at -18°C (0°F)
 than
 at
 27°C 
 (80°F).
 When
 a
 fast charger
 is
 connected
 to a
 cold 
battery, current accepted
 by
 battery will
 be
 very
 low 
 at first. Then,
 in
 time,
 the
 battery will accept
 a 
higher rate
 as
 battery warms. 
(3) Charger Capacity—
 A
 charger that supplies 
only
 5
 amperes requires
 a
 much longer charging 
time than
 a
 charger that supplies
 20
 amperes. 
(4) State
 Of
 Charge—
 A
 completely discharged 
battery requires more charging time than
 a
 partially  charged battery. Electrolyte
 is
 nearly pure water
 in a 
completely discharged battery.
 At
 first
 the
 charging 
current amperage will
 be low. As
 acid
 is
 forced from 
the plates, inside
 the
 battery,
 the
 current amperate 
will rise. Also,
 the
 specific gravity
 of the
 electrolyte  will rise, bringing
 the
 green
 dot
 into view. 
CHARGING
 COMPLETELY
 DISCHARGED 
BATTERY 
The following procedure should
 be
 used
 to
 recharge 
a completely discharged battery. Unless procedure
 is 
properly followed,
 a
 good battery
 may be
 needlessly  replaced. 
(1) Measure voltage
 at
 battery posts with
 a
 volt
meter, accurate
 to 1/10
 volt
 (Fig, 11). If
 below
 10 
volts,
 then charge current will
 be low and it
 could 
take some time before
 it
 accepts
 a
 current
 in
 excess  of
 a few
 milliamperes. Such
 low
 current
 may not be 
detectable
 on
 ammeters built into many chargers. 
(2) Connect charger leads. Some chargers feature 
polarity protection circuitry which prevents operation 
unless charger
 is
 connected
 to
 battery posts correctly. 
A completely discharged battery
 may not
 have  enough voltage
 to
 activate
 the
 protection circuitry, 
even though leads
 are
 connected properly. This 
makes
 it
 appear that battery will
 not
 accept charging 
current. Refer
 to
 instructions provided with battery 
charger being used. 
 VOLT
 SELECTOR 
FIELD
 SELECTOR 
TEST
 SELECTOR 
 898A-12 
Fig.
 11
 Voltmeter
 Accurate
 to 1/10
 Volt
 Connected 
(3) Battery chargers vary
 in the
 amount
 of
 voltage 
and current they provide.
 For
 time required
 for
 bat
tery
 to
 accept measurable charger current
 at
 various  voltages, refer
 to
 Charge Rate chart.
 If
 charge, cur
rent
 is
 still
 not
 measurable
 at end of
 charging times, 
the battery should
 be
 replaced.
 If
 charge current
 is 
 measurable during charging time,
 the
 battery
 may 
be good
 and
 charging should
 be
 completed
 in the
 nor mal manner. 
Voltage 
 Hours 
16.0
 volts
 maximum 
 up
 to
 4
 hrs. 
14.0
 to
 15.9
 volts 
 up
 to 8 hrs 
13.9
 volts
 or
 less  up
 to 16
 hrs. 
J928A-6   

8A
 - 10
 ELECTRICAL 
• 
STARTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS 
TEST CONDITIONS  • PLACE GEAR SELECTOR
 IN
 PARK OR NEUTRAL AND SET PARK BRAKE
 OR
 EQUIVALENT. • VERIFY BATTERY STATE-OF-CHARGE AND CRANKING CAPACITY, SEE BATTERY SECTION. 
• CLEAN BATTERY TOP, POSTS, AND TERMINALS. 
• VERIFY ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT TENSION. 
• DISCONNECT AND GROUND COIL CABLE.  SYMPTOM 
SYMPTOM  SYMPTOM SYMPTOM  SYMPTOM 
STARTER FAILS TO  STARTER FAILS TO STARTER ENGAGES,  STARTER ENGAGES STARTER DOES NOT 
ENGAGE.
 NO SOUNDS 
 ENGAGE
 SOLENOID  FAILS TO TURN DRIVE CLUTCH 
DISENGAGE
 AFTER 
OR RELAY CLICKS  ENGINE. DOME
 LIGHT 
 SPINS
 OUT 
ENGINE STARTS 
DIMS 
POSSIBLE
 CAUSE 
 POSSIBLE
 CAUSE 
POSSIBLE
 CAUSE 
POSSIBLE
 CAUSE 
 POSSIBLE
 CAUSE 
STARTER CONTROL 
 RESISTANCE
 TOO 
RESISTANCE
 TOO DRIVE CLUTCH
 FAULTY 
IGNITION
 SWITCH 
CIRCUIT
 FAULTY 
 HIGH
 IN
 STARTER 
 HIGH
 IN
 STARTER 
FAULTY 
FEED CIRCUIT  FEED CIRCUIT 
BROKEN
 TEETH 
IGNITION
 SWITCH  ON RING GEAR 
STARTER RELAY 
FAULTY 
 STARTER CONTROL  STARTER ASSEMBLY 
FAULTY 
CIRCUIT
 FAULTY  FAULTY 
STARTER ASSEMBLY 
PARK/NEUTRAL 
 FAULTY 
STARTER ASSEMBLY 
POSITION  STARTER SOLENOID  ENGINE 
FAULTY 
SWITCH 
 FAULTY 
SEIZED 
(AUTO
 TRANS.)  STARTER 
FAULTY
 OR  STARTER 
MISADJUSTED  STARTER ASSEMBLY  IMPROPERLY 
FAULTY 
 MOUNTED 
STARTER RELAY 
 REFER
 TO 
FAULTY 
 APPROPRIATE GROUP 
AND SECTION OF THIS 
MANUAL FOR PROPER 
STARTER ASSEMBLY 
 SERVICE
 AND TEST 
FAULTY 
 PROCEDURES
 FOR THE 
COMPONENTS INVOLVED 
J938A-9 
tery post and the solenoid threaded stud. The follow
ing operation will require a voltmeter, accurate to  1/10 of a volt. 
Before performing the tests, assure the following 
procedures are accomplished: 
 •
 Disconnect the distributor connector (gas engine). 
•
 Disconnect both wires on the fuel solenoid (diesel  engine) (Fig. 3).  Verify that: 
•
 all lights and accessories are OFF 
•
 transmission shift selector is in PARK (automatic) 
or NEUTRAL (manual) 
•
 parking brake is applied 
•
 battery is fully charged (refer to Battery Test Pro
cedures).  (1) Connect positive lead of voltmeter to battery 
negative post. Connect negative lead of voltmeter to 
battery negative cable clamp (Fig. 4). Rotate and 
 Fig.
 3
 Diesel
 Engine
 Fuel
 Solenoid   

8A
 - 18
 ELECTRICAL 
• BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS 
Load 
Test 
(Amps) 
 Cold 
Cranking 
Rating @ 0°F  Reserve 
Capacity 
300 Amp  600 Amp 120 Minutes 
405 Amp  810 Amp 133 Minutes 
535 Amp  1075 Amp 170 Minutes 
CRANKING
 RATING
 is the
 current
 a
 battery
 can deliver for 30
 seconds
 and maintain a
 terminal
 voltage of 7.2 volts or greater at  specified
 temperature. 
RESERVE
 CAPACITY RATING
 is the length of
 time
 a
 battery
 can deliver 25 amps and maintain a minimum
 terminal
 voltage of  10.5 volts
 at27°C
 (80 °F). 
J938A-25 GAS ENGINE STARTER 
DIESEL ENGINE STARTER 
Manufacturer 
 Nippondenso 
Engine
 Application  5.9L, 5.21 e\ 3.9L 
Part Number and 
 53005984 
Power Rating  1.4 Kw 
Voltage  12 
No.
 of Fields  4 
No.
 of
 Poles. 
 4 
Brushes 
 4 
Drive  Reduction 
Gear Train 
Free
 Running Test  Voltage  11 
Amperage Draw ............  73
 Amps 
Minimum Speed rpm  3601 rpm 
Solenoid
 Closing
 Voltage  7.5 Volts 
Cranking Amperage Draw Test . . . 
 125-200
 Amps* 
*
 Engine
 should
 be up to operating
 temperature.
 Extremely heavy  oil or tight engine
 will
 increase
 starter
 amperage draw. 
J938B-14 
 REDUCTION
 GEAR
 STARTER 
Manufacturer 
 Nippondenso 
Engine
 Application  5.9L 
Part Number and  Power Rating .............. 
 4428221 
3
 kw 
Voltage  12 
No.
 of Fields  4 
No.
 of
 Poles 
 4 
Brushes
 ....................  4 
Drive  Conventional 
Gear Train 
Free
 Running Test  Voltage . 
Amperage Draw 
Minimum Speed rpm  11 
220
 Amps
 Max. 
 4200
 rpm Min. 
Solenoid
 Closing
 Voltage.  8 Volts 
Cranking Amperage Draw Test . . 
 450-550
 Amps* 
*
 Engine
 should be up to operating  heavy oil or tight engine
 will
 increase 
 temperature.
 Extremely 
starter
 amperage draw.  J918B-21 
SPECIFICATIONS   

•
 BATTERY/STARTER/GENERATOR
 SERVICE
 8B - 9 
Load 
Test 
(Amps) 
 cold 
Cranking 
Rating
 @ 0°F 
 Reserve 
Capacity 
300 Amp  600 Amp 120 Minutes 
405 Amp  810 Amp 133 Minutes 
535 Amp  1075 Amp 
170 Minutes 
CRANKING
 RATING
 is the
 current
 a
 battery
 can
 deliver
 for 30
 seconds
 anej
 maintain
 a
 terminal
 voltage
 of 7.2
 volts
 or
 greater
 at 
 specified
 temperature. 
RESERVE
 CAPACITY RATING
 is the
 length
 of
 time
 a
 battery
 can
 deliver
 25
 amps and maintain
 a
 minimum
 terminal
 voltage
 of 
 10.5 volts
 at
 27 °C (80
 °F). 
J938A-25 
GAS ENGINE DIESEL ENGINE 
Manufacturer 
 Nippondenso 
Engine
 Application  5.9L, 5.2L
 &
 3.9L 
Part Number and 
 53005984 
Power Rating 
 1.4
 Kw 
Voltage 
 12 
No.
 of
 Fields  4 
No.
 of
 Poles.  4 
Brushes 
 4 
Drive  Reduction 
Gear
 Train 
Free
 Running Test  Voltage  11 
Amperage Draw  73 Amps 
Minimum Speed
 rpm 
 3601
 rpm 
Solenoid
 Closing Voltage  7.5 Volts 
Cranking Amperage Draw Test
 . . . 
 125-200
 Amps* 
*
 Engine
 should be up to operating
 temperature.
 Extremely heavy  oil
 or
 tight engine
 will
 increase
 starter
 amperage draw. 
J938B-14 
REDUCTION
 GEAR
 STARTER 
Manufacturer 
 Nippondenso 
Engine
 Application  5.9L 
Part Number
 and 
 Power Rating 
 4428221 
3
 kw 
Voltage 
 12 
No.
 of
 Fields 
 4 
No.
 of
 Poles  4 
Brushes 
 4 
Drive  Conventional 
Gear Train 
Free
 Running Test  Voltage 
Amperage Draw 
Minimum Speed
 rpm 
 11 
220 Amps Max. 
 4200
 rpm Min. 
Solenoid
 Closing Voltage  8 Volts 
Cranking Amperage Draw Test
 . . 
 450-550
 Amps* 
*
 Engine
 should
 be up to
 operating
 temperature.
 Extremely  heavy oil or tight engine
 will
 increase
 starter
 amperage draw. 
J918B-21 
GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS 
 TYPE 
PHUT
 HUMSIR 
 PULLEY
 GROOVES 
ENGINE 
RATING 
NIPPONDENSO 
 53008646 
 7 
ALL GASOLINE  75 AMPS 
NIPPONDENSO 
 53008647 
 7 
ALL GASOLINE  90 AMPS 
NIPPONDENSO 
 53008651 
 7 
ALL GASOLINE 
 120
 AMPS 
NIPPONDENSO 
 5234374 
 8 
DIESEL 
 120 AMPS 
J938B-28 
 SPECIFICATIONS 
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS