From: Fred Martin (mung@in-touch.net)
Date: Tue Aug 05 2003 - 21:21:32 PDT
Let me make a comment about starting my old Ferguson tractor...if I hit
the starter and let it...it will just grind and grind and not start.
But, if while the engine is turning over I release the starter
suddenly...it will "catch". What (in my mind) is happening is the high
current drawing starter pulls the voltage down and weakens the voltage
going to the coil, points and plugs. I have a theory in life...you got
to be smarter than the metal...(I'm a machinist by trade). Well,
anyhow...if the starter draws excessive current or your electrical
system is somewhat weak (including your battery)...it might help you
when that old rig isn't wanting to take ahold...and best of all...it's
free...Fred Martin
Rich Sherman wrote:
> I posted a request for help a couple of weeks ago about a problem I was
> having starting my mutt. It would always bump start easily, but I couldn't
> get it to start using the starter. It would crank at a good clip, just not
> fire.
>
> I got some great replys, but the prize goes to David Doyle. He suggested it
> might be the batteries. I was doubtful, but I headed to our local Costco and
> purchased a couple of Optima red top starting batteries. They're great
> sealed batteries and the Pinz needed new ones anyway.
>
> So, first thing I put them into the 151 and presto, it started right up.
> It's been working fine ever since. The only other difference is that to
> start it wants no throttle. Before the problem happened it always wanted the
> throttle cracked. But it been hot here lately, so maybe that has something
> to do with it.
>
> Thanks to Mr. Doyle, the expert advice pays off again!! Now it's back to
> Costco to get the Pinz back on the road.
>
>
>
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