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1066 Starting problem

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Randy

03-06-2001 10:07:11




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I have a 1066 International with a DT-414 engine that is kinda of hard to start,it is not used daily and has some wear on it. The batteries run out of juice very quickly. It has the stock 2 six volts batteries hooked in series still on it. I have had the batteries & starter checked and they are still good and I have cleaned the connections and teminals at the starter and batteries. I have been told to replace the 6 volts with 12 volts and rewire both positive terminals to the starter and this would give a little longer cranking time and a little more cranking speed. I can get the 12 volts batteries with the same case sizes as the 6 volts without any problems and was wondering if anyone else had done this to these tractors with the long slim batteries

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Randy

03-07-2001 07:11:31




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 Re: 1066 Starting problem in reply to Randy, 03-06-2001 10:07:11  
Thanks to all that responded I am going get the starter rebuilt 1st. Then I will see what I have from that point.



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Red Man

03-06-2001 14:20:18




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 Re: 1066 Starting problem in reply to Randy, 03-06-2001 10:07:11  
I'd have that starter rebuilt, we had to do that on our 1066 twice since we've had it.



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dick

03-06-2001 10:28:56




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 Re: 1066 Starting problem in reply to Randy, 03-06-2001 10:07:11  
Are you sure your charging system is working correctly? If the batteries aren't getting recharged, they're not going to last long.



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MN Charlie

03-06-2001 10:26:15




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 Re: 1066 Starting problem in reply to Randy, 03-06-2001 10:07:11  

You must have something wrong. I have worked on lots of 66 series IH tractors with two stock 6 volt batteries and they will crank the engine. I would not switch to two 12 hooked parallel. I would suggest that you have somebody load check your batteries again and make sure they are delivering enought power to the starter. A good load tester is worth it's weigh in GOLD. If your batteries are testing good then its time to replace the starter. Also make sure that the cables are good and heavy. Remember that you need good heavy cables because a tractor will pull a lot more power from the battery compared to a pickup engine while starting. Good luck

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ltf in nc

03-06-2001 10:20:31




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 Re: 1066 Starting problem in reply to Randy, 03-06-2001 10:07:11  
Many people think that batteries are all the same. They just look similar but the cranking amps very considerably. If your batteries are depleting rapidly the amperage is too low. Two high quality batteries in series will outperform the two 12 in parallel over time. When in parallel, only one battery will be charged to peak. The regulator cannot sense the condition of the second battery. With two quality 6 volt in series it is like having one huge 12 volt an the regulator will charge both to peak charge. The problem lies is getting two good 6 volt batteries and maintaining them and their cables. Tho optimum solution is to get one 12 volt high amp off road equipment battery and mount it. Now the mounting is a problem but this can be remedied. When you get the starter whirling the engine at a good speed the cranking problems will disappear. Good luck

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