woodlandfarms
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- Joined
- Jul 31, 2006
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- Location
- Los Angeles / SW Washington
- Tractor
- PowerTrac 1850, Kubota RTV x900
So mine was failing prior to the belt slip. Thankfully failing ON so the tracot would run, it just would not shut off (which is rare for this solenoid to do).
Anyway, while dealing with my other issues, I decided to replace it. Went to Deutz, and $300. Staggering. It is on Ebay for $100. Granted, Chinese knockoffs but there are so many to choose from I assume that this is not an ucnommon issue.
Anyway, it left me with a conundrum. If I order, it would take a week. And the tracor would not run with the Sollenoid in (when I took it out it gave up the ghost, thankfully itc clicks when working so I knew it had failed as it was no longer making any noise). So if I leave the solenoid out, I can still drive the tractor, just use manual shutoff lever. Problem is it leaves a hole in the back of your engine. I could machine a plate, but too much work. I instead just cut off the levers on the broken solenoid and re'installed. It sealed the back up and off we were to the races. I used a long screwdriver to actuate the lever, worked like a charm but not as convenient as a correct running engine.
Also, there seems to be a lot of different Solenoids that look the same. I learned you need to pull your old one to make get the correct serial number. Some dealers might go off the serial number of engine, others want he part directly.
Oh, taking the Solenoid off is no big deal. On mine, removed the fan belt and the tensioner (you need a 8mm Hex plus a 17mm box to remove). Behind it is the Solenoid, It comes out with 2 long 8mm bolts. Mine was in since the origin of the engine so it was a bit of a pill to get out (a "gentle tap") but you kind have to twist it and give it a push down to get it to come out as the arm i sticking into the engine. Putting back in, the same, angle it down to get the arm to go in and the straighten it up, push it in. I was told to hold the manual shut off lever down when inserting as it move all the linkage away and makes things easier to put in. 5 minute repair max.
Oh, the pictures. First is my solenoid I took the arms off. Second is the wires, this is where I think it failed.... Third is the manual shutoff lever.
Anyway, while dealing with my other issues, I decided to replace it. Went to Deutz, and $300. Staggering. It is on Ebay for $100. Granted, Chinese knockoffs but there are so many to choose from I assume that this is not an ucnommon issue.
Anyway, it left me with a conundrum. If I order, it would take a week. And the tracor would not run with the Sollenoid in (when I took it out it gave up the ghost, thankfully itc clicks when working so I knew it had failed as it was no longer making any noise). So if I leave the solenoid out, I can still drive the tractor, just use manual shutoff lever. Problem is it leaves a hole in the back of your engine. I could machine a plate, but too much work. I instead just cut off the levers on the broken solenoid and re'installed. It sealed the back up and off we were to the races. I used a long screwdriver to actuate the lever, worked like a charm but not as convenient as a correct running engine.
Also, there seems to be a lot of different Solenoids that look the same. I learned you need to pull your old one to make get the correct serial number. Some dealers might go off the serial number of engine, others want he part directly.
Oh, taking the Solenoid off is no big deal. On mine, removed the fan belt and the tensioner (you need a 8mm Hex plus a 17mm box to remove). Behind it is the Solenoid, It comes out with 2 long 8mm bolts. Mine was in since the origin of the engine so it was a bit of a pill to get out (a "gentle tap") but you kind have to twist it and give it a push down to get it to come out as the arm i sticking into the engine. Putting back in, the same, angle it down to get the arm to go in and the straighten it up, push it in. I was told to hold the manual shut off lever down when inserting as it move all the linkage away and makes things easier to put in. 5 minute repair max.
Oh, the pictures. First is my solenoid I took the arms off. Second is the wires, this is where I think it failed.... Third is the manual shutoff lever.
