I have a 1954 JD 60 converted to negative ground with and alternator, also changed it to an electric ignition & matching coil. It has been running well in this configuration for 6+ years. Replaced the battery in Feb this year.
A couple months back I could turn the switch to lights and see there was power, but when I stepped on the foot pedal it wouldn't crank and the battery would drain. figured the starter was messed up, pulled it and check the brushes, they looked good, so I got a spare rebuilt starter and installed it. 60 started up perfect and I used it twice for several hours do some grading with the rear blade, that was 2 weeks ago.
Today I tried to start it and when I turned the switch to lights I heard a quick 'zzt' and nothing - sounded like something shorted - no lights and the starter didn't run when I stepped on the pedal. Battery is fully charged. Checked all the wires and nothing is frayed, exposed or pinched. I thought it might be the switch on the dash, but that shouldn't affect the starter and pedal. Before I started pulling it apart again and replacing stuff I thought I would see what the collective wisdom of the forum thought, maybe give me some pointers on where to look.
Thanks
Clint
A couple months back I could turn the switch to lights and see there was power, but when I stepped on the foot pedal it wouldn't crank and the battery would drain. figured the starter was messed up, pulled it and check the brushes, they looked good, so I got a spare rebuilt starter and installed it. 60 started up perfect and I used it twice for several hours do some grading with the rear blade, that was 2 weeks ago.
Today I tried to start it and when I turned the switch to lights I heard a quick 'zzt' and nothing - sounded like something shorted - no lights and the starter didn't run when I stepped on the pedal. Battery is fully charged. Checked all the wires and nothing is frayed, exposed or pinched. I thought it might be the switch on the dash, but that shouldn't affect the starter and pedal. Before I started pulling it apart again and replacing stuff I thought I would see what the collective wisdom of the forum thought, maybe give me some pointers on where to look.
Thanks
Clint