Recent content by rigoletto

Wow, didnt know that. Why did they decide that? What are they into now?

This one matches that #...

Thanks, IL. The engine plate shows ohv13-206820B (H). But are the #'s stamped on the starter itself useless (the 36914)? Why are they stamped on the starter?

Thanks, IL. I got 26 years out of it, not bad. But curious- do you think that would account for why I am getting only 6-7 v with started having been mounted on the mower? What would cause that? Now, where to buy a new one......There are 2 #'s listed on back of the starter- on top is the 36914...

People, MTD mower from 1998, tecumseh 13 HP engine. new battery, and voltage at starter shows only 6-7v but when red hot wire terminal is disconnected from the starter bolt it does show 12.7V, same as on battery terminal. So I removed the starter suspecting that was at fault and put it on the...

OK, heres what I got for readings so far, to start: Battery V is 12.1 (between the 2 posts). With key OFF: V between the 2 heavy terminals (not the SPADE connector that has the thin wire) 11.85V. With key ON: zero V Key OFF: between heavy left terminal and spade connector terminal zero V...

SN is 1C048C20044, , model 13A4667F118 MTD. Thanks, Star, for detailed follow up. It is starting to be clearer now. Will repeat tests and answer some of the questions you posted. Then go from there. It has cleared up now, trying to go out there again to do more tests............ PS: solenoid is...

It's raining today, so cant do any testing on the mower. But maybe Monday when the rain is over. I am a basic learner, struggling, with the help of any member offering here, much appreciated. But when it turns to uncalled for anger and resentment with accusations and criticism on top of that is...

But, Rivets, on my post #49, I said the 2 terminals on the solenoid. Am I missing something? There are only 2 main terminals (that connect to the heavy main wires) on that, the other is the spade post, to the very thin wire.

I have sanded down any possible oxidation on the terminals. Also, new copper hot wire on battery. With a new solenoid, where could there be the V drop?

Across the 2 terminals of the solenoid it reads around 3.5-4.0. Fluctuates. And on far side of solenoid (terminal on right side) to the spade connector with ignition on , 2.0V or so. At starter, key on, 4-5V or so. Something is messed up.

Thanks, Rivets. If I have just 12.14V on battery I have a bad battery? If I need 12.4, I understand, I probably have a weak battery. For starters! Should I even bother with all the other testing?

OK, wil do. Will need a helper for that. But if this helps- battery V with no load is 12.14.

So, if a test light that lights for 12v light up it does not mean you are getting 12V? Why do they call it a 12V test light? If I get a helper to turn the engine over and I test for V with meter I need at least 9V? I didnt know. That seems too low, no? A starter will turn over with just 9V?

Wow, so many post here that offer good info! Thanks. But UPDATE: I installed a new solenoid as well (after replacing the cable with new copper!). And mower still does not even turn over. I got a 12V test light and got a light on the IN of the solenoid, an OUT of the solenoid (with switch ON)...