$25 starter drives - John Deere 620 - are they OK

andy r · Dec 25, 2019

Most of the starter drives on the internet are $25 to $30 for a John Deere 620. Do they work satisfactory? They rollers in mine must be getting weak. Drive stops once in a while then catches. Thought it might be the ring gear, but took the cover off today and the gear is in great shape. With flywheel cover off I can see the starter gear engage and quit turning. Thanks for your thoughts.

Steve@Advance · Dec 25, 2019

Have you priced the JD drive?

If there is a drastic difference I would be tempted to try the aftermarket, especially since you can repair it yourself.

Bob · Dec 25, 2019

(quoted from post at 22:54:29 12/25/19) Have you priced the JD drive?

If there is a drastic difference I would be tempted to try the aftermarket, especially since you can repair it yourself.

DEERE used the Delco part number, 1932897, now replaced by RE36695 @ $202.02!

DEERE/aftermarket part is A&I #A-1932987 @ $37.76.

George by Geneva, NY · Dec 26, 2019

I have found that a good cleaning in gas or solvent, drying, and lube with light oil will get one working again, providing there is no physical damage. The old,what now 60 year old oil is hard and stiff, preventing the rollers from engaging. A quick fix is to get ATF in to the mechanism and get it loosened. Same way, the bushings in the starter could use some fresh oil on them. Usually, when I get a new old tractor one of the first things I do is "tune up" the starter, clean, oil and brushes if needed. Cost can be very low and the benefit great to help getting it started.....

$25 starter drives - John Deere 620 - are they OK

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