starter on Farmall C and electrical questions

Posted by Jim H. on January 09, 2001 at 08:39:28 from (209.163.46.14):

My friend has his grandpaw's C. It will run if hand cranked. We took the starter off, removed the switch, and cleaned the contack on the outside. Nothing happens when putting the juice to it. Current is flowing as we get a couple sparks with the cables. IH wants 160 dollars to exchange, rebuilder need 50 dollars for a basic service. Is there anything else we can do before taking it in? We haven't taken it apart yet.

Also, tractor came w/ old 12 v battery. Looks like an original generator, and only has one coil in the regulator. Makes me wonder if it is really set up for 6 volts instead of 12. The generator does have an adjustment for belt tension unlike my M.

My guess is that they are using a junk battery to fire the coil util the generator kicks in. If so, is having a good 12v battery only being feed 7 volts by the generator a good idea? Also, we cannot tell if it was intended to be pos or neg ground.

I still have a six volt battery. Would it be safest to wire everything 6 volt positive , polarize the generator, and try it?

Jim

Follow Ups:

• Re: starter on Farmall C and electrical questions dick 18:00:56 01/09/01 (0)
• Re: starter on Farmall C and electrical questions kimk 15:15:05 01/09/01 (0)
• Re: starter on Farmall C and electrical questions FC 11:03:05 01/09/01 (0)
• Re: starter on Farmall C and electrical questions Bob M 10:01:55 01/09/01 (0)

Post A Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Re: starter on Farmall C and electrical questions Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]