my 1948 ferguson te 20 just started having some issues with the starter. one day when i was going out to plow this winter i turned the key and the starter just spun freely without engaging the flywheel. i turned the key again..same thing. did that a few more times then it engaged and started right up. now it starts fine sometimes and others the same problem happens. i called a starter rebuild shop and they said i couldn't get parts for this starter any more. anybody else have this happen? the tractor is converted to 12 volt and i have a new fully charged battery. any suggestions on fixing this lucas m418g VI139 starter are appreciated. thanks.
Dayn.
Dayn.