tc35d #2 fuse blows intermittently

dqdave1 · Sep 25, 2011

I have found in the past; If you cut off end of positive cable and replace just the end; you will have issues froom that point on. I would replace the entire positive cable with molded ends on both ends.

ND teacher · Sep 27, 2011

All summer i noticed that my glow plug light was not turning on when i turned the key on. Maybe once the whole summer it flashed on for a second at best. I figured it was thermostaically controlled and since it was warm this summer it didnt turn on? Do you think this could be the glow plug timer instead.

jinman · Sep 28, 2011

ND teacher said:
Do you think this could be the glow plug timer instead.

Yes, and if you buy the one above from eBay, you'll save a bundle of money.

Earthloc · Sep 28, 2011

dqdave1 said:
I have found in the past; If you cut off end of positive cable and replace just the end; you will have issues froom that point on. I would replace the entire positive cable with molded ends on both ends.

Sorry, I have to disagree with you on that one. For several reasons, 1, the cable has a waterproof plug and two terminal connectors for alternator and starter. The high cost of a new one from the tractor place is stupid.
2, You have to almost remove the radiator to install it. The old one had a manufacturers defect, so who wants another one? 3, The rest of the cable checks good.

If you use a new brass terminal connector and seal it with waterproof silicone, you won't have a problem. Plus you can see it. $2 beats $35 to $50 from the dealer. Just my 2 cents worth. Larry

bluehog · Nov 11, 2012

jinman said:
I answered your PM with a link to a self-resetting circuit breaker at NAPA.

jinman ~ could you please provide me with the correct resettable CB number so I can order it from NAPA. The link in your above answer takes me to the NAPA site only. Thanks again for all your help to us novice dirt pushers :thumbsup:

jinman · Nov 11, 2012

Bluehog, I think NAPA may have changed suppliers and that's why the link is broken. You can always search for "circuit breaker" when they offer a search block. I did that and came up with CBs, but none that are 10 amp. However, I've ordered them from Amazon and they arrived quickly. If you order several, you can even get SuperSaver shipping for free. Here's a link.

BTW: You can purchase CBs that you have to reset. These are similar, but self-resetting so you don't have to pull the instrument panel and reset the CB. You might get lucky and find these at your local AutoZone or O'Reilly's auto parts too. They are becoming more common.

bluehog · Nov 11, 2012

jinman ~ thanks for the reply... I'll check out your recommendations. I suffered a "no start" situation while deep in my NM property and found that I had a blown 10A fuse in the #2 spot. I was lucky enough to have a spare in my toolbox but during the trouble shooting process I saw that it was suppose to be a 8A CB. The fuse replacement still didn't get me started up, so I had to follow the service manual troubleshoot steps. I found that one of the neutral safety switch wires at the connector was not securely engaged, still held within the connector boot, it was not hanging loose. That simple fix got me running again... thank goodness for the service troubleshooting info. I swore when I got back to Phoenix I would look into the CB... thanks again!

jinman · Nov 12, 2012

Bluehog, what normally happens to cause fuse #2 to blow is the starter solenoid. The solenoid is a dual current model. A high current is required to engage the solenoid and low current to hold it engaged while starting. If the solenoid doesn't quite fully engage, it stays in high current mode and blows the fuse. I think a low battery charge or older weak battery are likely to not pull the solenoid to full engage from time-to-time. Also, if your neutral sensing was intermittent contact, it could cause the problem. It's been my experience that 10 amps is less likely to blow than 8 amps, but either one will blow. With the self-resetting CB, it opens and immediately resets to allow you a second attempt at restart. I know that 8 amp CBs are harder to locate, so I always recommend 10 amps. Certainly, the wiring could probably handle at least 15 amps, so there is very little danger in going up to the 10 amp rated CB.