Corroded ring terminal, battery cable
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StarTech
Lawn Royalty
With the crimpers I got I can crimp down so much on the cable lugs that the strand wire becomes solid. But normally I prefer to use No ox coating and crimp just to a good tight fit.
Also you should be using some heat shrink over the connection to make them moisture resistant.
Also you should be using some heat shrink over the connection to make them moisture resistant.
You asked about starter solenoids. If I were you I would buy two, keep a spare handy. I buy the two terminal type and they can be used on most all older model MTD's. Look at your IPL and get the correct part number then search on-line.
I've had a run of bad luck within last year replacing lawn tractor starter solenoids.
I've not found a good reliable generic type starter solenoids source yet.
On some of them the contacts stick and the starter keeps running and sometimes the OP is not aware of such until the engine is killed and the starter is running and then the bendix gear and or starter is ruined also.
I've had a run of bad luck within last year replacing lawn tractor starter solenoids.
I've not found a good reliable generic type starter solenoids source yet.
On some of them the contacts stick and the starter keeps running and sometimes the OP is not aware of such until the engine is killed and the starter is running and then the bendix gear and or starter is ruined also.
Startech: Thanks for that info.
I'll try the Rotary.
Sadness ruining starters due to a new replacement solenoid.
Cannot hear the starter running when the engine is running when the solenoid contact stick. I've took couple of them apart and the new copper disc and it's stud contact would be stuck together with just light normal type pitting. (appeared to be China stuff.
Been having this issue quite often. Even went to the old reliable Ford type starter solenoids which are more costly but they do not ruin starters.
I'll try the Rotary.
Sadness ruining starters due to a new replacement solenoid.
Cannot hear the starter running when the engine is running when the solenoid contact stick. I've took couple of them apart and the new copper disc and it's stud contact would be stuck together with just light normal type pitting. (appeared to be China stuff.
Been having this issue quite often. Even went to the old reliable Ford type starter solenoids which are more costly but they do not ruin starters.
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SeniorCitizen
Lawn Addict
IIR that completes the circuit by the mounting bolts grounding . I believe some have ground wire .
If this incorrect someone please correct that .