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Hard starting F-12 (AGAIN).

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Fred

07-28-2003 15:50:34




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Still trying to get the F-12 to start.Took the block off the mag,and found that the spring on the carbon brush at the top of the block is broken.(The tiny one that holds the brush).Could this be my problem,And if so,where do I get the part?Thanks again,Fred.




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Karl Olmstead

07-29-2003 14:15:40




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 Re: Hard starting F-12 (AGAIN). in reply to Fred, 07-28-2003 15:50:34  
If you're talking about the high tension leadout, where the high voltage gets transferred from the coil to the distributor block, all you really need is a spring there; no brush is necessary since nothing is moving. Try spring out of a ball-point pen, or something similar.

The five connections down lower on the block do need brushes; they rub against the distributor rotor.



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jal-SD

07-29-2003 06:29:04




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 Re: Hard starting F-12 (AGAIN). in reply to Fred, 07-28-2003 15:50:34  
#1 Son has a '36 F-12. We have an original owners manual for an F-14. In the directions for starting, it says to spin the engine rapidly 3 or 4 revolutions with choke on & mag off, to prime the carb. Then it says to set choke to 1/4, mag to 1/4 (to prevent a kick) & governor control to 1/4 and then use quarter turns until it starts. Following these directions, it will start on the first 1/4 pull of the crank about 90% of the time, the other 10% will take 2-3 pulls. However, when its hot, its an entirely different story-you can pull on it until you are blue in the face or wait until it cools off, which ever you want to do. If you pull it when its hot, it'll start within 5'. I think it just gets tired & wants to make you feel the same way! (My $0.02 worth. jal-SD)

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Fred

07-28-2003 17:00:14




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 Re: Hard starting F-12 (AGAIN). in reply to Fred, 07-28-2003 15:50:34  
That could be a problem. You can get that and a lot of other parts from Rice equipment 814 226 9200. He is good to work with. I have all 4 of the F series and have gotten parts from him. The 12 and 14s are hard to start. Some people have one that will start easy but I have not seen one in person that will start easy. I built a starter for mine and told you a little about it on your other post. Look at it and see what you think. I can also send pictures of it. I did a lot of work to mine but I had to pull it off 8 out of 10 times. Now I push a button and it starts. Think about it. Good luck and you can email me if you want. Fred Milner.

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Robert in Md.

07-28-2003 19:16:25




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 Re: Re: Hard starting F-12 (AGAIN). in reply to Fred , 07-28-2003 17:00:14  
I also have a hard starting F-12. I missed your other reply and would like you to tell and show me how you put a starter on this tractor. I need to do the same thing. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Robert



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fred milner

07-28-2003 19:38:42




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 Re: Re: Re: Hard starting F-12 (AGAIN). in reply to Robert in Md., 07-28-2003 19:16:25  
My email address is mmilner12@chartertn.net send me an email and I will respond with the pictures and a little info. I think Dale wolf will be glad to send you his info also. It looks good and works good also. For about $200 or less you can fix one also. Fred



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Fred

07-30-2003 05:33:50




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Hard starting F-12 (AGAIN). in reply to fred milner, 07-28-2003 19:38:42  
Fred,I`am intrested in your starter on your f-12.Mine started fine for a while,but now it wears me out.I have went over everything(many times)and can`t find any reason why it won`t start.Any pic`s and info you could seend me would be greatly appreciated.Thanks again,Fred.



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Fred

07-30-2003 19:29:42




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hard starting F-12 (AGAIN). in reply to Fred, 07-30-2003 05:33:50  
Did you get the email and pictures?



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