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ohioblue
05-09-2008 19:43:27
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I posted a couple of weeks ago about not being able to start my 8N. I’m finally back to working on the tractor, but I still have the problem, even after trying the suggestions that were offered. As a reminder, I've replaced the cutout, ignition toggle, push button, but nothing has helped. Battery is OK. Here’s my status today:
It’s no longer an 8N, I now own a 2N (Long story, but I thought it was 8, it’s really a 2N, with the correct 2N 6V wiring diagram).
Following the advice offered after my previous post, I replaced battery cable and strap, cleaned all connections, etc., as these seemed to be the most common problems mentioned. Still nothing when I push the button. I tried to jump it from my truck, and it does turn over, but can’t get it to start. This tractor ran fine when I had it going 2 or 3 weeks ago, and I’ve never had any trouble with it when I get it started. This makes me think it is not plugs, distributor, etc., but I don’t know why it won’t start. One other thing to mention: first time I tried to jump it, I got dead silence. Doing a little independent thinking, I took off the cable that runs from pushbutton to starter, tried it again, and it cranked. It didn’t start, but at least the starter cranked.
Now I’m looking for more suggestions:
1. Anything I should be doing differently when I jump it? 2. Why would the starter not crank when connected to the push button? (if you saw my previous post, I’ve replaced the push button, cutout and ignition switch, so I assume those are all good). 3. What should I try next? New wiring harness? I'm looking for any ideas.
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