I have tested with a multimeter and found I'm getting 12 volts to the ignition post as soon as you turn the key to run position. Is it possible that bad points or condenser is causing this.
I have 12 volts between posts on the battery, 12 volts between cable terminals on the battery, both cables tested fine on resistance, 12 volts between pos. terminal and ground bolt, 12 volts on the battery post on the ignition switch. When I checked with the new starter solenoid ignition post wire disconnected I had 12 volts on the ignition post on the switch, as well as on the solenoid post on the switch thought maybe I misswired the solenoid, switched them no change. Tried jumper wire between starter solenoid solenoid post and solenoid post on switch. No change, put jumper wire on main post to ammeter post, no change. Haven't tried jumper wire between ignition post on solenoid to coil, but plan on trying that. Would not having a resistance wire cause any issues if I tried to start the tractor?
I have 12 volts between posts on the battery, 12 volts between cable terminals on the battery, both cables tested fine on resistance, 12 volts between pos. terminal and ground bolt, 12 volts on the battery post on the ignition switch. When I checked with the new starter solenoid ignition post wire disconnected I had 12 volts on the ignition post on the switch, as well as on the solenoid post on the switch thought maybe I misswired the solenoid, switched them no change. Tried jumper wire between starter solenoid solenoid post and solenoid post on switch. No change, put jumper wire on main post to ammeter post, no change. Haven't tried jumper wire between ignition post on solenoid to coil, but plan on trying that. Would not having a resistance wire cause any issues if I tried to start the tractor?