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TEA 20-85 starter problem?

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Gary (Ont)

11-01-2004 05:12:30




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My 1952 Tea 20-85 rolls over very slow when starting. You'd think it was a 6 volt system. The battery is good so I'm leaning towards the starter. Are these easily rebuilt at local automotive type electrical repair places or do I need to order new? Also is it possible to get the original type (under slung) exhaust system somewhere? I live in southern Ontario.




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Barry from Stirling, Onta

11-17-2004 10:29:16




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 Re: TEA 20-85 starter problem? in reply to Gary (Ont), 11-01-2004 05:12:30  
Afternoon Gary
On my 1952 TEA-2085 I had the same problem with you. In my case, It was an expansive lesson. My tractor would roll over very slowly, and at the last second it would catch and start. I ended up burning up a starter. So here is what happened. I had the starter rebuilt here in Belleville. It cost $98 Canadian. Got it home and re-installed it. Stater rolled over very fast. I then checked my battery, It was low. Ended up having my alternator rebuilt because it wasnt charging the battery like I thought. Got it back after $110 canadian. Fully charged the battery and bam, It starts very easly now. Almost better then new now. Just my 2 cents worth.
Barry

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Gary (Ont)

11-17-2004 14:01:30




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 Re: TEA 20-85 starter problem? in reply to Barry from Stirling, Onta, 11-17-2004 10:29:16  
Barry, thanks for the info. I replaced all the battery cables and cleaned all the connections and it seems much better. I think I'll take the starter in and get it checked out too. It's probably never been off since new so it can't hurt.

Gary



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tractorfix

11-01-2004 15:43:24




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 Re: TEA 20-85 starter problem? in reply to Gary (Ont), 11-01-2004 05:12:30  
You can pick up a 8N exhaust for 20-30 bucks. I get them at Princess Auto. You just have to chop off the top and use the flange from the Ferguson pipe as it is different. Welding required.



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Gary (Ont)

11-01-2004 20:27:44




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 Re: TEA 20-85 starter problem? in reply to tractorfix, 11-01-2004 15:43:24  
Thanks for the tip. I'll check it out.



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glen ontario

11-01-2004 13:15:30




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 Re: TEA 20-85 starter problem? in reply to Gary (Ont), 11-01-2004 05:12:30  
Gary I just had my Lucas starter overhauled cost less than 100$, bushing and brushes were shot .like every one said check your conections and every thin else if still turning slow take it to any altenator and starter rebuild place parts are common and cheap



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Gary (Ont)

11-01-2004 14:33:35




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 Re: TEA 20-85 starter problem? in reply to glen ontario, 11-01-2004 13:15:30  
Glen,

Thanks for the tip. I'll start tomorrow with the easy stuff and if I still have a problem I'll have someone look at the starter. Do you know if the original exhaust system that went under the tractor is still available and if so where?

Gary



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James, UK

11-01-2004 07:13:20




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 Re: TEA 20-85 starter problem? in reply to Gary (Ont), 11-01-2004 05:12:30  
Gary - try jumping the starter direct with some heavy gauge jump leads - if it works better, then check all connections are clean, bright and tight, especially the earth ones. Also check the starter switch on the gearbox to ensure that all connections are clean and making good contact.

Only after that should you think about spending lots of $. The starters on the Standard engines are not known for dying, so I suspect the problem may lie elsewhere.

HTH

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GAry (Ont)

11-01-2004 14:30:26




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 Re: TEA 20-85 starter problem? in reply to James, UK, 11-01-2004 07:13:20  
Thanks for the reply. I pulled her into the shop this afternoon and will dig into it tomorrow.

Gary



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Jim W

11-01-2004 09:11:11




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 Re: TEA 20-85 starter problem? in reply to James, UK, 11-01-2004 07:13:20  
Agree wholeheartedly with James, good connections have made a huge difference several times for me.
I live near Perth ON and my local MF dealer had a new Lucas starter for this model sitting on the shelf for >$400.
Jim



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rod s

11-01-2004 06:32:50




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 Re: TEA 20-85 starter problem? in reply to Gary (Ont), 11-01-2004 05:12:30  
these starters are very expensive to get new and not everyone can rebuild one usually the main stud may burn thru or almost thru best thing is take it off and get it looked at right away.
regards
rod
PS I have many TEA and TE manuals for sale if anyone needs any feel free to email me directly.

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toolman

11-01-2004 10:34:25




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 Re: TEA 20-85 starter problem? in reply to rod s, 11-01-2004 06:32:50  
yup check all connections, i had mine rebuilt and it came back they same way slow turin over,, main stud was loose and when he put it back together he cracked the plastic little washer allowing a leak of electricty, once i found and fixed that it worked fine,not sure the rebuild did anything other that install new brushes (which i couldn,t find around town at the time)a hundred bucks later though it starts.

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