decollette
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hello everyone this is my first post. i am having some trouble with a 2240 50hp 3cyl diesel tractor. i dont own the tractor but i am pretty good with cars and a small farm has taken my on fixing their equipment on the weekends. the farmer swapped in a new starter (OE JD part) because it was to the point where he had to tap it with a hammer every time he wanted it to start. then is would start sometimes and sometimes just click and sometimes do nothing. i came in the picture here. i cleaned the battery posts, cables, wiring connectors, and all connections for wiring with CRC quick drying electronics cleaner and a wire brush. now it seams to start perfect every once and a while but most of the time when i turn the key it just clicks, and if i keep turning the key back and forth on the third or fourth click it will turn over and start. i tried today to start it i had to click it a few times until it turned over the engine, but the engine was turning very slow and wasn't fast enough to start it. i used a screw driver to jump the posts on the solenoid and it turned a little faster(still not as fast as normal) and was just enough to catch and fire up. not sure where to look next or what to replace. i usually try not to just replace things willy nilly until something works, but im not sure what and how to try and diagnose this. i have a nice multimeter but not sure how to apply it to this situation. please help and share your solutions if you have had the same problem or any idea on how to fix this. it is much appreciated