DongFeng Cold Starting

Jinma284 · Jan 4, 2009

Those are great pictures and great step by step directions.

Jinma284 · Jan 21, 2009

Pulled the starter off my Jinma 284 today to get it checked at a starter shop. Really had a problem getting to the top bold because of a pipe that runs directly in front of it. Can't get a ratchet on it. Box end turns it a fraction but not enough to take off and put on again. Had to use the box end, then open end, and box end, then open end. You get the picture, very slow. Planned to take 10-15 minutes and ended up frustrated and red-faced after about an hour. I'm sure if I had the right suggestion it would be easy. Help me.

By the way the starter was in great shape. Only needed cleaning where the hot wire connects to the solnoid. Starter shop owner showed me where the problem was. Told me to go home and clean the wiring system. Seems I have read that here more times than once. He said he had rebuilt a starter just like it last week. The shop owner is my son. He better treat me right.

Diamondpilot · Jan 21, 2009

I don't have any trouble getting my starter off with a 12" extension for the top bolt. If you don't have any pick up a 3 pack of extensions that have a wobble end for the socket. You can get a set at AutoZone or Harbor Freight for about $10 and you get a 3", 6", and a 12".

Something like these but longer.
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Chris

Diamondpilot · Jan 21, 2009

Well, I did it again. I am always assuming these are Jinma tractors. I see yours is a DongFeng so I have no clue if its the cure to get the wobble extension.

Sorry

Chris

Jinma284 · Jan 22, 2009

You were right the first time. Mine is a Jinma. I didn't consider an extention. I'll check that out today. If I don't have one I'll buy a set. Thanks.

Pat

Diamondpilot · Jan 22, 2009

Yes, it will turn it into a 5 minute job. Hopefully you will not have to take it back off but its nice to have the right tools when needed.

Chris

Jinma284 · Jan 23, 2009

I cleaned all the wiring connections with a file, put the starter back on, and what a difference. A really strong start. I did have a long extention and it made short work of putting it back on. Really easy. I bought my Jinma in July of 2002. Along with others, I would now recommend cleaning of the wiring system on a regular basis. My son said the starter was in really good shape. He said it is put together really well to keep out moisture. Thanks for your help Chris.

Pat