JD 300 Starter Issues
JD 300 Starter Issues
It started fine first time out this year. Next time we went, it would click a couple times before the starter would roll and start the engine. Last time out, it just clicks when I attempt to start. Pulled the starter off and the starter runs fine direct from a battery on the bench. Assume this must be the solenoid?
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ihengineer76
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Re: JD 300 Starter Issues
When you try to start it, does it engage the bendix? A starter can turn easily on a bench when there is no resistance, but not have enough torque to turn the engine over in the sled. I’m guessing you have a failed winding in the armature.
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1975 340/S - I-500 raced sled
1978 440 Liquifire
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400brian
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Re: JD 300 Starter Issues
I have found the solenoids to be somewhat problematic. Sometimes they work, and then they won't, rinse and repeat.
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