JD 60 starter question

UncleCarl

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Hey guys. I've got a 1952 John Deere 60 that I can't seem to get the starter out of. Everything is loose but for some reason I can't get it
pushed back in the cavity to release it and it seems like the line or cable that connects the top of the starter is holding it back. Any
recommendations and insight? Thanks.
 
If you are trying to reinstall it move the cable around a little and it should go right back in. They come out easier then going back in.
 
No Ben, I'm trying to remove it. But for some reason it seems to be hung up and I can't tell from what. Insights?
 
Just a thought, you do have the engagement rod and cable off don't you? You have the flywheel cover off right?
 
I've got the flywheel cover off but not sure about the engagement rod and cable. How do I tell how to do this? I'm not a total idiot as I've got a lot of good mechanical knowledge, but not sure what it going on in this situation. thx.
 

Do you remember removing a 5/16 pin & cotter pin from a clevis? 3/8 rod coming from the foot engagement pedal to starter.
Did you disconnect the Battery cable? those are the only two items to prevent the starter sliding back.
 
Look down from the top of the engagement rod and you should see what we are talking about, will have to work from the back side of the flywheel and under for the clevis. chris
 
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Take a look at the diagram below.

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Note the black wire that connects the starter switch to the ignition resistor.

Check to see if there is a black wire under the wiring harness cover.

Take a look at the photos below.

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If there is a black wire under the wiring harness cover, then the black wire must be disconnected from the starter switch.

Take a look at the photos below of the starter switch.

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Hope this helps.
 
No, I couldn't see anything at all because everything is on top of the starter. When you look at it from underneath, there appears to be no way to get to anything. The battery is disconnected on the top side but I can't see any cables underneath. guess I'll have to take another look.
 
Oh wow! Thanks. that will help a bunch. Do you have a link where you got this stuff online? I'd love to see it if you do. I'm gonna have to take another look at it and figure out what's holding it back. These pics and diagram will help. Thanks again.
 
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The wiring diagram may have come from the <a href="http://jdpc.deere.com/jdpc/servlet/com.deere.u90490.partscatalog.view.servlets.HomePageServlet_Alt">John Deere - Parts Catalog</a>.

The photos were taken when an ignition resistor bypass wire was installed on "1011" one of our 1953 Model 70s.

Hope this helps.
 
Be ready when you take that thing out because it's heavy.

I recognize that diagram that James posted and it's from the SM-2029 service manual. If you want to learn a lot about two cylinder electrical systems this is the book to have. One of the best things I could have bought for the tractors.

On the 620 I did there was a bent up piece of copper about 6 inches long that connected the battery cable to the starter switch. This allowed me to disconnect the battery cable before removing the starter (with the flywheel still on). I don't know if a 60 has it but you'll see it if it's there.

Also, make sure there's plenty of slack in the wire going to the resister before you remove the starter.
 
I found pulling the flywheel the simplest way to remove the starter....I use a small crane and it is no problem....saves all the fights...possible find injury...the cable is bolted to the side of the housing and generally you can't feed it out of the way with the flywheel on. It can be replaced with the flywheel on...always thought it was a poor John Deere design....
 
Well crap. I really didn't want to have to pull the flywheel. I'll see if I can do it without all that first. Thanks for the inputs.
 
Without removing the flywheel, I'd remove the yoke off the starter...the rod will unscrew and the yoke has a pin with cotter key. Loosen the starter cable from side of housing and get all the slack you can. I'd put something under the cavity like some blocks up close but leave enough room to let starter out of housing. There is 3 bolts. Keep finger and such out of the way. This starter is heavy and when you clear the hole with the end it will drop down. They're a bear because of the flywheel teeth and close clearance. They're so heavy most people can't man handle they up to good...I used a floor jack. Don't get excited...but be careful with fingers...
 
Well the blasted thing has been underwater for God knows how long. The bottom third of the flywheel cover had water in it. Unless I can find a clear way to rebuild it myself I figured I'd have it professionally rebuilt. I'm mechanically inclined but have no experience with starter or alternator rebuilds.
 
Once you get it out don't mess around. Get it rebuilt like I did with the starter off my 60. It's too much of a pain & too heavy to deal with pulling it out again. Do it right the first time & save yourself the hassle.
Arnie
 

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