Posted by Dellbertt on November 17, 2009 at 18:43:01 from (209.172.22.206):
In Reply to: Inherited Farmall - H posted by Farmhand Hank on November 17, 2009 at 13:47:05:
I've had several H's and one SH that I didn't keep very long.
So I will just throw some things out there and see what happens.
When you say it won't crank over do you mean the engine will not turn over or it wont fire?
Your starter may be hung up in the flywheel, loosen the starter bolts about a 1/4 inch should free it up.
Make sure all battery and wire connects are clean and secure.
Get yourself a couple good jumper wires and bypass whatever you think is a "switch".
IF your tractor has a solenoid on top of the starter you can use a screwdriver and short the starter battery cable to the solenoid terminal just to see if it will turn over.
IF your tractor does not have a solenoid you can jump the 'hot' (ungrounded) side of your battery to the starter terminal and it should turn over.
You could pull the tractor to see if the engine is stuck. (use high gear)
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