sugargroveecovillage
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Hello,
I have a 1950 Massey Ferguson TO-20 that just quit out on me today.
Left the key on over night and next morning it would not roll over.
Seems the terminal heats up right away when I try to crank it.
The solenoid and resistor are also heating up considerably.
I replaced the solenoid with one purchased at tractor supply
(This was a 6v universal solenoid)
Also replaced the resistor.
Battery still shows 100% on the charger meter.
Still same result.
We figure because the heat is happening in the new parts as well
the short must be in the starter which is refusing to make a single noise.
I am going to get it off there and look further into it.
I was looking online and cheapest starters are rebuilt and $200 - $250
I was wondering if anyone out there knows if I'm headed in the right direction?
Is it possible to fix the starter rather than buying?
How involved is the process... is there a step by step online as to how to go about it?
Thank you all!
PJ
I have a 1950 Massey Ferguson TO-20 that just quit out on me today.
Left the key on over night and next morning it would not roll over.
Seems the terminal heats up right away when I try to crank it.
The solenoid and resistor are also heating up considerably.
I replaced the solenoid with one purchased at tractor supply
(This was a 6v universal solenoid)
Also replaced the resistor.
Battery still shows 100% on the charger meter.
Still same result.
We figure because the heat is happening in the new parts as well
the short must be in the starter which is refusing to make a single noise.
I am going to get it off there and look further into it.
I was looking online and cheapest starters are rebuilt and $200 - $250
I was wondering if anyone out there knows if I'm headed in the right direction?
Is it possible to fix the starter rather than buying?
How involved is the process... is there a step by step online as to how to go about it?
Thank you all!
PJ