Hi-
        I have the diesel starter apart on the workbench
for my tdi conversion. Was wondering how tightly the
armature should fit into the bushings in the ends of the
starter motor (diesel differs slightly from the standard
starter into that there is a housing on the end with the
drive gear). I don't have an wear guidelines to measure
bushing diameter or armature diameter and I have no
experience to draw on... I'm just looking for some
quick off the cuff estimates of play... Like there
should be absolutely no pivoting movement allowed, just
a couple degrees is fine, look for burn marks etc etc...

TIA

dave