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Re: Starter 12v or 6 v


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Posted by Janicholson on September 05, 2008 at 09:49:15 from (199.17.6.128):

In Reply to: Starter 12v or 6 v posted by Darwin N on September 05, 2008 at 06:21:22:

Considerations!!!
First, it probably is a 6 volt statrer on it now. Few were/are changed when going to 12 volt battery charging system and lights. They work for as many starts as a 12 volt even when used on 12 volts. Getting a 6 volt will be just fine.
The starter you have might be stuck in the flywheel's ring gear, and smokes because you tried to make it go any way. (no disrespect, but a stuck, or inoperative starter should not be smoke tested. If it is not turning at the first application of current, it will not turn, and should be repaired.
The starters on letter series (and other tractors) were prone to jambing into the ring gear and locking. IH and others have a replacement "clutch style" pinion that eliminates this issue. If it happens, the starter will not turn. To make it go, one unbolts the starter and it makes a loud click and when tightened back in, will be usable for many additional starts before it needs it again. But once it starts doing it it will continue. Putting the tractor in high gear, and rocking it hard by hand on the top of the rear wheels (forward and back, clutch out) will often snap it loose. The engine fan will move an inch or so when it is free, and not move at all when it is locked
If your starter has progressively gotten slower over a period of time, it may be dragging internally from worn bushings. This will cause massive starter overheating, and is not fixed even temporarily by loosening, or rocking. It can be easily and cheaply repaired if you don't let the smoke out of it. Which you may have done. I hope this helps, JimN


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