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musclenut 09-06-2012 18:58:13 64.130.169.237 Report to Moderator	My 48 8n has been in pieces for years since I started restoring it. I finally finish it today. I tried to start it and the started won"t turn. The solinoid clicks loudly when I press the starter switch. That"s it. This tractor has been converted to 12v. Where do I begin? [Reply]   [No Email]
NOXJohn 09-07-2012 05:55:14 184.5.164.213 Report to Moderator	Re: starter will not turn on inital startup after restor... in reply to musclenut, 09-06-2012 18:58:13   Before you start the tractor make sure you have oil pressure. If you start it and don't have oil pressure you will destroy the engine in a very short, like in minutes, time. I pull the plugs and spin the engine with a 12 volt battery, key off, until I get at least 3-5 pounds of oil pressure. If this does not work on the first try you may need to prime the oil pump. [Reply]  [No Email]
CharnerL 09-06-2012 20:08:54 66.175.155.151 Report to Moderator	Re: starter will not turn on inital startup after restor... in reply to musclenut, 09-06-2012 18:58:13   Get your jumper cables and jump ground to starter housing. On positive, jump brass starter bolt to battery positive. Maks sure you are out of gear. If it spins properly, starter is ok and you have an electrical connection problem. [Reply]  [No Email]
musclenut 09-06-2012 19:26:47 64.130.169.237 Report to Moderator	Re: starter will not turn on inital startup after restor... in reply to musclenut, 09-06-2012 18:58:13   The battery is good. I just finished rewiring the tractor today. All wires are new nothing smaller than 12awg all connectors are crimped and soldered on. All mateing surfaces on the tractor were sanded down to bare metal before screwing down wires. Battery cables are 2awg. Now the starter grounded to the frame I'm not sure of. It's been about a year since I mounted the started. I'll check it tomorrow. Thanks! [Reply]  [No Email]
Bruce (VA) 09-06-2012 19:00:25 24.125.80.178 Report to Moderator	Re: starter will not turn on inital startup after restor... in reply to musclenut, 09-06-2012 18:58:13   " The solinoid clicks loudly when I press the starter switch." The solenoid is making a noise because of low voltage. That is likely caused by: 1. A weak battery (charge it & check it per tip # 49)) 2. Dirty grounds/connections (remove the cables & clean the connections) 3. Bad cables or incorrect sized cables (replace them - see tip # 41) 4. Bad ground between the starter & the block. (pull the starter away from the block & clean the mating area - see tip # 36) 50 Tips [Reply]  [No Email]
oldtanker 09-06-2012 18:58:56 66.228.255.239 Report to Moderator	Re: starter will not turn on inital startup after restorati in reply to musclenut, 09-06-2012 18:58:13   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Check your connections! To include the mating surface between the starter and bell housing. Rick [Reply]  [No Email]
musclenut 09-06-2012 21:36:37 64.130.169.237 Report to Moderator	Re: starter will not turn on inital startup after restorati in reply to oldtanker, 09-06-2012 18:58:56   I couldn't stand it. I just went out pulled the starter and discovered I had never tighten the brass grounding L braket that grounds the solinoid to the starter. Now my engine turns over. Thanks for the help! [Reply]  [No Email]
36 coupe 09-07-2012 04:07:41 66.186.169.176 Report to Moderator	Re: starter will not turn on inital startup after restorati in reply to musclenut, 09-06-2012 21:36:37   That is not a grounding bracket.Do a study on how a starter works. [Reply]  [No Email]