Starter not engaging flywheel?

[Bushbunnie]

Well it was advertised as fitting the tractor i have, so i am as sure as i can be. I bought a rebuilt starter.
Thanks

 

[Bushbunnie]

sounds like your bendix isn't engaging properly

 

[JD TRACTOR MAN]

Sounds like possibly a faulty rebuilt starter also check the gear teeth.

 

[nysumrwind]

Did you try shimming the starter slightly where it mounts onto the engine. This would stop any excessive and unnecessary engaging of the starter gear

 

[earnest37]

Hi all...
Mounted the new starter but when i turn the key i get a loud noiuse as if the starte gear is not properly engaging th flywheel. There's only 2 bolts and there's not a lot of play so i don't see any way to adjust the starter position.

I took the starter off and remounted it and same thing.

I am guessing either the gears are not compatable, or i need to sync the two . Is there something i need to do??? i could try spinning the flywheel a little, but i don't want to keep messing with it if i don't know what i am doing. * sigh*

Thanks again!

Remove the starter and, using jumper cables, energize the starter to make certain the Bendix gear is thrust forward on the shaft. If the Bendix gear does is not thrust forward then you know your problem. However, if the gear does thrust forward and does not engage the flywheel when installed then I suspect you have the wrong gear on the starter. Having the original starter rebuilt by a reputable shop is a good suggestion.

 

[Dman1981]

Way not enough info
Tractor age six volt twelve volt
Binary non-binary trans no trans

 

[ruffdog]

Way not enough info
Tractor age six volt twelve volt
Binary non-binary trans no trans

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[jonmkowal]

I know you are not talking to me but I have never got a bad anything from Amazon.

I've had starter off of Amazon (smaller) for my Polaris Ranger that last two years, went back to OEM and now five years in and still no problem.

 

[Mike1955]

I agree original usually last better than aftermarket. I have caterpillars and their parts are 20 times higher. So I just hope for the best. Good luck with your starter!

 

[olenjohn]

Hi all...
Mounted the new starter but when i turn the key i get a loud noiuse as if the starte gear is not properly engaging th flywheel. There's only 2 bolts and there's not a lot of play so i don't see any way to adjust the starter position.

I took the starter off and remounted it and same thing.

I am guessing either the gears are not compatable, or i need to sync the two . Is there something i need to do??? i could try spinning the flywheel a little, but i don't want to keep messing with it if i don't know what i am doing. * sigh*

Thanks again!

Hi all...
Mounted the new starter but when i turn the key i get a loud noiuse as if the starte gear is not properly engaging th flywheel. There's only 2 bolts and there's not a lot of play so i don't see any way to adjust the starter position.

I took the starter off and remounted it and same thing.

I am guessing either the gears are not compatable, or i need to sync the two . Is there something i need to do??? i could try spinning the flywheel a little, but i don't want to keep messing with it if i don't know what i am doing. * sigh*

Thanks again!

I replaced the starter on my John Deere and found the flywheel gears / teeth on the tractor were impacted with dirt /dust. It was so deep and engrained that the starter gear could only engage about 1/2 the depth it should. I ended up gouging out impacted dirt with a sharp pick and screwdriver. I would clean a few teach then pry the flywheel ahead with a pry bar. Then clean the next few. It was a slow task but made a big difference on how the starter sounded and worked after the dentistry work was done.

 

[Mike1955]

I replaced the starter on my John Deere and found the flywheel gears / teeth on the tractor were impacted with dirt /dust. It was so deep and engrained that the starter gear could only engage about 1/2 the depth it should. I ended up gouging out impacted dirt with a sharp pick and screwdriver. I would clean a few teach then pry the flywheel ahead with a pry bar. Then clean the next few. It was a slow task but made a big difference on how the starter sounded and worked after the dentistry work was done.

That’s what it takes. Eyes wide open and fine out the problem then roll up your sleeves and work on it. Ivy heard that persistence is better than genius. I believe it sir

 

[PoppaRob]

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 inch lawn!

So to those who felt it was a bendix issue, you take home the prize.

Thank you to everyone for your insight. I learned more than i wanted!

Rob

 

[ruffdog]

Glad it is up and running for you!

 

[Mike1955]

Glad it is up and running for you!

Do you claim the prize?

 

[ruffdog]

Do you claim the prize?

Nope....just glad it is fixed.

 

[bigtiller]

Do you claim the prize?

I think Alex in post #21 is the prize winner for the first to say Bendix.

 

[alexpops]

LOL ... I donate the prize to the one that solves the next tractor related problem. Glad it's fixed & everyone have a good weekend.

 

[PoppaRob]

Question: Did you get a complete starter and solenoid or are you using your old solenoid?

Complete...

 

[PoppaRob]

Since we don’t know the history of the machine, it is likely some flattened teeth in a couple spots since engines stop in the same locations. The teeth could be damaged from previous starters and it wasn’t addressed soon enough. Like others said rotate and inspect the entire flywheel and maybe you can file any bad areas to closely match the good areas.

flywheel looked good. No worn spots at all.