tractor wont start
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PILOON
Super Star Member
" But you have to isolate the cause of the heated ground wire before messing with the rest of it."
Often heated cables or wires suggest internal corrosion but for sure it can't carry the amperage it should to drive the starter at correct speed.
For how little it costs, install a new ground cable, and be sure that there is good bare metal where the ground cable is attached.
Crappy corroded cables (wire) will carry voltage but not amperage and a starter wants lots of amps!
Just might be the cause.
Often heated cables or wires suggest internal corrosion but for sure it can't carry the amperage it should to drive the starter at correct speed.
For how little it costs, install a new ground cable, and be sure that there is good bare metal where the ground cable is attached.
Crappy corroded cables (wire) will carry voltage but not amperage and a starter wants lots of amps!
Just might be the cause.
WranglerX
Super Member
YES!!!!!
Also if engine is not solidly bolted to frame (as it should be) is there a ground jumper from frame to engine block....
IF it were me, I would run new ground cable from battery to any bolt holding starter to bell housing or engine block...
Dale
radios1
Elite Member
marine grease prevents this problem from occurring in the first place, it keeps the moisture out, and because of it's formulation, the grease never dries out, and is very resistant to even rain..
WranglerX
Super Member
radios1
Elite Member
ok, but they don't hold a candle to marine grease, which lasts decades, even out in the rain..