Ford 8N Starter motor not working-High pitched wine, engine won't turn over.

[Soundguy]

yep.. back in post 2 it was stated it engages the back of the ring gear.

 

[MikesTractor]

Yeah.....guess I should have paid a little more attention. Sorry about that.

Mike

 

[tmac196]

Problem solved. Stopped at the local dealer today who showed me that the drive gear was worn and wouldn't be able to engage the ring gear properly when the starter motor spooled up. There are small cleats (for lack of a better word) between the part of the drive gear containing the spring and the portion which rotates and slides centrifugally which were worn down and not allowing enough torque to be applied to spin the drive gear up and to mesh with the back of the ring gear.

I purchased a new drive gear and reinstalled the starter, oil filter canister and all of the wires and was able to successfully start the tractor several times.

A great big "thank you" to all of you TBNers whose advice and expertise helps me keep the old girl running and makes a better tractor mechanic out of me each time a new problem arises.

tmac

 

[Soundguy]

it wasn't letting it suck in all the way. that pic you posted shows it only partially engaged.

it lasted a good long time though. testiment to it's maker!