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Ford 9N starter problem

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DREW

08-09-2003 13:43:59




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have a 1942 9N. The starter just spins and won't kick out to turn the flywheel. Battery fully charged. New starter or can I repair this one?
Thanks, Drew




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MarkB

08-10-2003 18:56:11




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 Re: Ford 9N starter problem in reply to DREW, 08-09-2003 13:43:59  
Could be a bad starter drive, but a bad ring gear is also a possibility. Try a new drive, but take a close look at the ring gear when you pull the starter. If the ring gear teeth are badly worn, a new drive might get you a few more months before you have to split the tractor and replace the ring gear.

When you replace the starter drive, avoid the temptation to turn the new drive out by hand. It will lock in the engaged position, making it hard to install the starter. (Don't worry too much if you do this, it will spin back the first time you start the tractor.)

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HappyKansan

08-09-2003 18:47:57




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 Re: Ford 9N starter problem in reply to DREW, 08-09-2003 13:43:59  
Sounds like solenoid problems...you should be able to get a replacement....



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Bob

08-09-2003 19:49:20




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 Re: Re: Ford 9N starter problem in reply to HappyKansan, 08-09-2003 18:47:57  
HappyKansan, you obviously are not familiar with a Ford "N" starter. They have an inertial-type starter drive that kicks the gear out (Actually "in") when the starter spins. There is no mechanical connection between the starter drive and the solenoid, as there is on a lot of newer systems.

DREW... you need a new starter drive "BENDIX", or perhaps you can lube the one you have with light oil and free it up. It is very important on this old 6V stuff to have all connections clean and tight, and to use HEAVY battery cables, compared to the newer 12V systems so the starter spins up rapidly to activate the inertial drive.

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