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robert bowen 06-04-2012 04:48:41 66.87.0.38 Report to Moderator	i have a 1941 9n tractor.when it cranks,starter stays engaged.wondering if it's the starter solenoid or the ing.switch. or any other information would be appreciated. thanks [Reply]   [No Email]
soundguy 06-04-2012 06:20:24 173.107.195.104 Report to Moderator	Re: starter?? in reply to robert bowen, 06-04-2012 04:48:41   ditto what the others said. ignition switch has othing to do with the starter. and since it's a 41 9n.. you have no solenoid anyway.. just a big manual starter switch. as a test, you could use jumper cables to jump her and see if it was a welding contact inthe switch.. but I'd guess 90% against it. [Reply]  [No Email]
Bruce (VA) 06-04-2012 05:36:59 24.125.80.178 Report to Moderator	Re: starter?? in reply to robert bowen, 06-04-2012 04:48:41   It's probably neither one. As NOXJohn said, it's most likely the bendix. The starter has 3 major exterior components; front plate, barrel & rear plate. The 2 bolts that hold the starter on to the bell housing go through all three components & hold it all together. To remove the starter, unscrew the bolts out of the block & put a nut on one of them. Otherwise, the starter comes apart. Not fatal, but not fun either. (tip # 36 at the link below) Then, loosen the two bolts holding the oil filter canister to the block, (it does not need to be removed) remove the dipstick, and keep the starter close to the block while pushing the front of it down and lifting the back up. Sometimes you have to remove the drain petcock as well.The bendix is behind the flywheel; your job is to get it over the flywheel. Caution: while the starter is off, resist the temptation to screw with the bendix. If you extend the bendix, and it is not the OEM bendix w/ the big spring, you will have a hard time getting the starter installed. To install the starter, keep it close to the block while pulling the front of it up and pushing the bendix back into the hole. The bendix has to go behind the flywheel; your job is to get it over the flywheel. Grinding out an egg shape at the 2 o'clock position before you put it back will make your life easier. Lastly, while the starter is off, polish the block & all starter mating surfaces w/ sandpaper to insure a good electrical ground. First, clean the mating area between the barrel and rear plate. Then, clean the mating surfaces where the aluminum rear plate meets the bell housing. The starter's ground circuit is not only through the two long bolts but from the barrel to the rear plate & then to the bell housing as well. 50 Tips [Reply]  [No Email]
NOXJohn 06-04-2012 04:59:50 184.6.199.240 Report to Moderator	Re: starter?? in reply to robert bowen, 06-04-2012 04:48:41   Sounds to me like the starter Bendix is hanging up. You may want to pull the starter and clean the Bendix with a good parts cleaner spray can. It needs to be completely clean of all lubricant or dirt. That may help it for a while or may correct the problem. If that does not work then you will need a new Bendix (starter drive). [Reply]  [No Email]