Stock 4.0 Starter Motor Question

[HOrnbrod]

I putting on a NOS Mopar starter tomorrow (old one needs brushes) and it has what looks like an electrical connector on the brush cup? I've never seen before on a Jeep starter. Anyone know what it is and/or it's purpose?

 

 

[mikekaz1]

hmm never noticed that before on any on mine.... of course i don't have many NOS units hanging around either

[Strokermjcomanche]

Water drainage ?

[HOrnbrod]

Water drainage ?

 

You might be right Adam although it sure doesn't look like a drain. Just found this pic of an Autozone ZJ 4.0 starter; now that looks like a drain.  :hmm:

 

[schardein]

I've pulled a couple stock ones from junkyards over the years, including one from a ZJ.  It had that same piece as in the first picture, and I assumed it was a drain.