Update: returned the part to rareelectronics. Instead of issuing a replacement they told me that pending testing and return to their warehouse, they would issue a refund.
I ordered one from another vendor ($50 cheaper!) and installed it this morning. Works fine! I am a happy camper with a 10...
OK, so i am leaning towards:
- bad battery.
- Something wrong with whatever pushes the starter gear forward.
I charged the existing battery (it didn't take long so i think the battery is fine). I mounted the starter and tried it and again... grinding and then started on the second try.
The...
I hooked a charger up and it said it was at 80%. I know the battery is only a little more than 1 year and should be fine, i hooked the charger up and it finished in 10 minutes. I will reconnect and the try it again just to eliminate that as a potential issue.
OK... chatted with a massey dealer and he confirmed all 3 wires the same type connecter go to the same terminal. He's thinking the starter is bad, so i will send it back. Maybe i will mount it one more time and try, but you know they say the definition of insanity is trying the same thing over...
Teeth look the same... 13 0n both the. old and new. Tooth height width all look to be the same.
The only difference i can find is that it looks like the new one might be moving 1/16 an in. further out than the old one but i cant see how that would make a difference?
Ok, sorry had company so i couldn't get back to the tractor.
I took the starter off and remounted. Tried it and it grinded. Tried again and it started. NOw every other try either startes or grinds.
Going to remover it and count teeth. Also will look the flywheeel over.
comparing the two is on my agenda for today. counting teeth is a good idea. Likely i will just send it back and order one for someplace else. I don't remember having this issue that last time i replaced it 2 years ago...