Re: 8N starter solenoid, again--UPDATE

Posted by Jeff L. on August 08, 2007 at 15:18:40 from (66.82.9.62):

In Reply to: 8N starter solenoid, again posted by Jeff L. on July 31, 2007 at 19:55:22:

ok, I'll try this again. I attempted a post 3 days ago but it was disallowed by the YTMAG filter for unacceptable words--which it did not reveal. I have no idea what, but it was hardly x-rated.
Anyway, for those interested, this week-end I finally got back to my 8N. I got out my heavy duty jumper cables, hooked the pos to the batt post, the other end to a bare bolt; the neg to the other post and the other end to the left side, large post of the solenoid. Key on, neutral gear, tires blocked.
Press the ignition and voila! cranked and started right up! Ha! So--as some commentators indicated, it weren't the starter at all.
But what is the problem? Bad solenoid is my guess--appreciate your confirmation of diagnosis and now what to do. Buy and install a new solenoid seems the obvious answer, no?

Phil: seems you were correct (although I grounded my jumpers a little differently).
Dell: I already had thick batt cables, but maybe a connection was weak, especially to the right side solenoid post which was stripped? (and thanks for the guidance on removing a Bendix, for future ref.' but you will have to explain what you meant by "clutch" style starter drive?)
Coldiron: I never did check the batt with a hydrometer, but will take it to the local "service" (not) station before season ends, if only for reference.

Thanks to one and all,
Jeff L.

BTW--will post separately for comments on making or replacing the oil line that I damaged in removing the darned starter to inspect!

PS. to Dan Hill: thanks your leads for rebuilders, and I did find another "local" (40 miles or so) used parts guy

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