BDJudy 4 #1 Posted January 3, 2015 I have a 69 Charger 10 with a HH100 tecumseh. I have replaced the starter and battery. And am having trouble cranking the dang thing over. Starter solenoid has no voltage drop. All connections have low resistance, have redone most connections to ensure that. The ground is good all over. everything checks out. I am an industrial electrician. Did I get a bad starter? Or does this engine require more than a 325 CCA battery. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,381 #2 Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) I added an electric starter on my L107 which has an HH70 engine. There is no charging system but she starts reliably for 2-3 months (2-3 times per week)at a time before I have to put her on an battery charger..even in the winter. It is normal Lawn and Garden Battery about 300Ca Can you turn the motor over by hand or is there a lot of resistance. could be starter motor issue...load test on the new battery?? Edited January 3, 2015 by pfrederi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDJudy 4 #3 Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) Turns easy by hand, compression stroke is only real resistance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited January 3, 2015 by BDJudy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,274 #4 Posted January 4, 2015 Does the HH100 have ACR - automatic compression release? Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clem 28 #5 Posted January 4, 2015 I have seen too tight gear mesh put a heavy load on the starter/battery. It's kind of rare and usually won't disengage properly also, but it's easy to check. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,381 #6 Posted January 4, 2015 A thought...have you tried cranking with the spark plug removed??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #7 Posted January 4, 2015 325CCA is more than enough to turn it over. Agree with above! Pull the plug and crank it. Let us know if it turns over! PS......Also may want to test out your ignition switch with your meter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDJudy 4 #8 Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) Cranks good with plug removed, switch is fine. Don't think the hh100 has a compression release. I'll check the mesh, never thought of that... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited January 4, 2015 by BDJudy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
546cowboy 301 #9 Posted January 6, 2015 Is the battery ground wire connected to one of the motor mount bolts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDJudy 4 #10 Posted January 8, 2015 No, but no significant resistance from starter to Gnd lug on frame or - terminal on battery Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #11 Posted January 13, 2015 Your HH100 does have ACR... it is on the cam shaft. Your starter MAY just need a brush plate... they are available I have replaced a few ,both 120 volt and 12 volt ,it can make a huge difference Depending on starter model there are many on E-BAY now ...just type in TECUMSEH STARTER BRUSH PLATE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDJudy 4 #12 Posted January 20, 2015 I finally figured it out! After checking and rechecking everything on the horse, I finally took the rear off the brand new starter to look at brushes and noticed the ring terminals for the "ground" brushes were loose as heck. I tightened the rods towards the drive side to secure the terminals and reassembled the starter works like a dang new one should! Grrrrr Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #13 Posted January 21, 2015 AWESOME always good when its a simple fix and another example of NEW doesn't always mean "not the problem" lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDJudy 4 #14 Posted January 21, 2015 Kinda aggravated with the new starter though, shouldn't have to work on it! Now onto fixing the parts that were hay bagged on! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
