IH 254 starter problem

[Shredder]

The starter spins but doesn't engage the flywheel. I've never dealt with this problem before. What can I do to fix this? I have some mechanical skills but am no mechanic. Any suggestions welcome.

shredder

 

[mitch becton]

you list your location as texas coast what are you close to corpus or houston i have rebuild shops i sell to in both locations that can probably help you. it sound as if you have a drive solenoid or drive shift lever problem all these parts run together i beleive you tractor has a 24 hp mitsubishi motor ???? let me know i will get you their phone numbers.

mitch becton

 

[Shredder]

Thanks for the reply Mitch. I was hoping to affect repairs myself with help from forum members, if possible. I can remove the starter if someone can tell what to look for or how to test it. I am prepared to get it rebuilt if need be.

I live about half way between Corpus and Houston, but a little closer to Corpus. You're correct on the engine mfg and hp.

 

[mitch becton]

in corpus you can call c and c battery and rebuilders they are located on agnes street. talk with kenny or ted they are the owners tell them you spoke with me and i work for hc cargo in atlanta i buy from them and likewise they buy from us good luck there phone number is 800-531-1038 if you have a problem getting through call me my number is 770-236-0033.


mitch becton

 

[Shredder]

Thanks for the info Mitch. If I am unsuccessful in my repair efforts I may need to call the Corpus guys.

 

[Richard]

The starter spins but doesn't engage the flywheel. I've never dealt with this problem before. What can I do to fix this? I have some mechanical skills but am no mechanic. Any suggestions welcome.

shredder

Sounds to me like it's the solenoid/bendix?

Does your starter have a "piggyback" part that the wires go into? I don't know how to ask the question since I am not familar with all types of starters.

If your starter is just whirring and not engaging then the solenoid would strike me as an issue. You should be able to remove/replace that fairly easy as long as you can get the parts?

Put a picture up here if you can.

Or, you can simply remove the starter and what I've done, take it to a place in town that does that type of rebuild/repair. If indeed, it's the solenoid then it's pretty easy to do. I'm not a mechanic at all however I am pretty mechanically inclined so taking something like that apart doesn't slow me down at all.

Good luck with it.

 

[sweettractors]

Sounds to me like it's the solenoid/bendix?

Does your starter have a "piggyback" part that the wires go into? I don't know how to ask the question since I am not familar with all types of starters.

If your starter is just whirring and not engaging then the solenoid would strike me as an issue. You should be able to remove/replace that fairly easy as long as you can get the parts?

Put a picture up here if you can.

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I agree, solenoid/Bendix is the first thing I think of. Ken Sweet