B starter problem
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Topic: B starter problem
Posted By: mdm1
Subject: B starter problem
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2018 at 5:58pm
Here is what I got. My B has a starter solenoid and push button start. It is still 6v. This is the one that I sleeved the front crank. It was starting ok all day. It never did start real smooth. When I went to start it the last time the solenoid would just buzz. I put a charger on it and the battery said 6.26v. Tried jumping the solenoid same deal. Decided to pull it as I had to move it out of the way. The engine won't move. Rear wheels just locked. If the starter doesn't disengage will it prevent the engine from turning over? I can't get the starter mounting bolt to free up. Any suggestions? Help!! (swore at my wife for pulling to fast, another mistake)
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Everything is impossible until someone does it! WD45-trip loader 1947 c w/woods belly mower, 1939 B, #3 sickle mower 1944 B, 2 1948 G's. Misc other equipment that my wife calls JUNK!
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Posted By: DaveWisc.
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2018 at 6:20pm
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Sounds like the starter is locked to the ring gear.You will have to get the bolt out and the starter out to free up the tractor.
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Posted By: mdm1
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2018 at 6:22pm
Dave that is what I am hoping for.
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Everything is impossible until someone does it! WD45-trip loader 1947 c w/woods belly mower, 1939 B, #3 sickle mower 1944 B, 2 1948 G's. Misc other equipment that my wife calls JUNK!
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Posted By: Dick L
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2018 at 7:41pm
Put in third gear and bump pull it backwards. Quick little jerks.
My Grandfather's Farmall H would lock up all the time. He would put it in 5th and push on the rear tire to unlock it. He was a bull of a man and the H has a taller high gear which made it a might easier than your tractor to push backward to unlock it. My Oliver 77 locks up every now and then and I hook a chain on the back with it in 6th. I have never had to remove the starter.
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Posted By: mdm1
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2018 at 5:51am
Dick L I will try that today and let you know what happens. Thanks.
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Everything is impossible until someone does it! WD45-trip loader 1947 c w/woods belly mower, 1939 B, #3 sickle mower 1944 B, 2 1948 G's. Misc other equipment that my wife calls JUNK!
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Posted By: mdm1
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2018 at 7:34am
Hey I just went out and put it in third and rocked it back. The starter did work. I hope that was it. I think I will try to remove the starter at some time. Thanks
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Everything is impossible until someone does it! WD45-trip loader 1947 c w/woods belly mower, 1939 B, #3 sickle mower 1944 B, 2 1948 G's. Misc other equipment that my wife calls JUNK!
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Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2018 at 8:04am
Mike, take the starter out and spray the starter bendix with brake cleaner and get it really loosened up. It SHOULD give you many years of care free service after that.
They get gummed up and won't slide easily after a time. Have had it happen enough times.
Did you get your wheel eccentrics figured out?
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Posted By: mdm1
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2018 at 8:13am
Ted I got the wheels all figured out. I think I am good on that end. Still gotta come and see you at your cabin sometime. Maybe breakfast again!
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Everything is impossible until someone does it! WD45-trip loader 1947 c w/woods belly mower, 1939 B, #3 sickle mower 1944 B, 2 1948 G's. Misc other equipment that my wife calls JUNK!
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