I have a 656 HYDRO and have had some problems with the starter in the past. Ive replaced the ring gear and Bendix twice since Ive owned it and recall there being a lot of confusion about the right tooth counts on both on this tractor. Pretty sure we worked that out last time as there was a long discussion about it and it has worked pretty much trouble free for at least a couple years. Lately its beginning to grind again though and not engage or engage briefly and then slip and start grinding. Its even worse since its gotten colder and harder to turn over.
I pulled the starter and the tips of the teeth on the Bendix are just very slightly dinged up. The ring gear still looks good.
Should I just replace the Bendix yet again? Is it a possibility that the solenoid is weak and not applying enough force to fully engage the teeth? It moves it all the way to the end when the starter is removed and I cant detect any binding it the way the Bendix slides back & forth. Can it even send power to spin the starter before its moved the Bendix as far as it can?
I pulled the starter and the tips of the teeth on the Bendix are just very slightly dinged up. The ring gear still looks good.
Should I just replace the Bendix yet again? Is it a possibility that the solenoid is weak and not applying enough force to fully engage the teeth? It moves it all the way to the end when the starter is removed and I cant detect any binding it the way the Bendix slides back & forth. Can it even send power to spin the starter before its moved the Bendix as far as it can?
