44 b starter issues

[Reit38]

Was having problems getting my styled 44 with electric start to start. Last week wife was cranking on it and flooded it. Plugs were fouled. Got them replaced. Fired up right away first time. Let it idle in yard for 20 mins then shut it off. Later in day I went to start it again and have nothing. Tapped on starter and it slowly spun and then nothing. Battery is good.

Where do I go from here

 

[Randy G.]

1st check/clean battery cables on both ends, 6.3v battery charge if still 6v and genny charging when running.

 

[Reit38]

It's been converted to 12volt. Cables all looked good and heavy duty

 

[greenmech]

Was having problems getting my styled 44 with electric start to start. Last week wife was cranking on it and flooded it. Plugs were fouled. Got them replaced. Fired up right away first time. Let it idle in yard for 20 mins then shut it off. Later in day I went to start it again and have nothing. Tapped on starter and it slowly spun and then nothing. Battery is good.

Where do I go from here

12 volt should spin starter fast. Bad starter or bad connection somewhere. Ron MN

 

[Randy G.]

Was having problems getting my styled 44 with electric start to start. Last week wife was cranking on it and flooded it. Plugs were fouled. Got them replaced. Fired up right away first time. Let it idle in yard for 20 mins then shut it off. Later in day I went to start it again and have nothing. Tapped on starter and it slowly spun and then nothing. Battery is good.

Where do I go from here

Remove starter to bench test it. Sounds like something inside may be shorted. 12v on a 6v starter can be too much.

 

[MM-TX]

Replace the brushes. Full length brushes will spin it faster. While your in there give everything a good look for wear problems.

 

[Reit38]

 

[Resting Relic]

Well, there's your problem. Starter needs to be rebuilt. Not uncommon on those early styled electric start tractors because the starter is exposed to the weather. Good Luck!

 

[Watthour]

Well, there's your problem. Starter needs to be rebuilt. Not uncommon on those early styled electric start tractors because the starter is exposed to the weather. Good Luck!

Fortunately, it appears that it can be saved, with no evidence of mechanical damage or burned varnish. It looks like even the commutator isn't worn down to the mica, and might get by without undercutting.

 

[teddy52food]

Fortunately, it appears that it can be saved, with no evidence of mechanical damage or burned varnish. It looks like even the commutator isn't worn down to the mica, and might get by without undercutting.

Mica does not need to be cut down on a starter as the brushes are hard enough to wear it down.

 

[Reit38]

Thanks for the replies guys. dropping it off at a shop after work todaybtonsee what they say