How do I test field coils in a starter?

[mcgarrett]

nkaminar,
Sorry, I did forget to mention my battery and Model A starter are both 6 volt.

Now that you mention it, the Model B starter I have came from an older gentleman who might have had it set up for 12 volt. He passed away 4 years ago, so I can't consult with him about it.

I'm somewhat electrically challenged, so you might have helped shed light on the problem. I'll look closer inside as to how the field coils are wired. So if I understand you correctly, the field windings for 6 volt service should be in "parallel" ?