I'm in the middle of tearing apart starters.

Yes. When bench testing that type of starter,
The unsupported end needs to be supported.
Got a spare clutch housing?

Did you see a spark when connecting positive lead during bench test?
If not, ground path ok?
Regardless I wouldn't test the stater with that end of armature unsupported.

Just my .02 as a starter motor apprentice.   ;)

Neil.

On Saturday, July 16, 2016, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote:

> All:
>
> Yet another thought about my 2.1 WBX starter.  Where the thing is not
> self-suporting, can I even bench test it … or will it only spin when
> installed into the pilot bushing/bearing in the housing?
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> > On 16-Jul-2016, at 20:06, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNet.nb.ca
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
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> > I tried a simple bench test and got no response from either the solenoid
> or starter … that said, my bench batter was pretty low, so it is charging
> now and I’ll test the starter again in the morning.
> >
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> >
> >
> >
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