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John T Nordhoff
11-03-2002 13:20:59
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Re: JD 2 cyl. problems in reply to Wolf, 11-03-2002 10:46:45
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Wolf, assuming its a cranking problem as you described, the system is simply the batteries, starting motor, starting switch and cables, so any one of them could be the problem. Are BOTH batteries takign charge well and are you sure they are both good??? Because if 1 is bad it hurts the whole system. If possible, take them to have them load tested which is a sure way to determine their condition. Next suspect is, of course, the staritng motor itself. Does it have that hot burnt electric smell ?? Does it get real hot when cranking?? If you remove both plugs (no compression) how does it turn over then?? Typical problems are worn brushes & shorted out armatures, either of which causes slow cranking. Also, the starter switch (Im not sure if its a mechanical swith or solenoid??) can cause problems if (in mechanical switch) the post out of the starter is carboned up or burned down or the switching contacts are carboned up. If all else is good, still bad or burned or carboned up battery cable ends or battery terminal ends or grounds can cause slow cranking. I recommend 0 Gauge in 12 volt systems and 00 in 6. So, check the batteries, cables and cable ends, and if teh startign switch or starter post (that the switch uses) are all godd, and if so, it may well be a bad motor. Good Luck, Ol John T Nordhoff in Indiana
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