12Horse Paladin 1,038 #1 Posted June 11, 2020 Mornin, y'all. So after changing out my starter on my 77 c160, ive no power. Nothin. Still tracing wires; checking safties, but any input would be appreciated. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,819 #2 Posted June 11, 2020 Ok I'm going to ask this because I've done this. Is the battery reconnected? Also if this tractor has an ammeter, check it's connections 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #3 Posted June 11, 2020 No power as in the starter isn't spinning, or no power as in nothing works (lights, etc). What did you put in it for a starter? a brand new one? or a used one? I assume everything worked prior to the starter change? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,402 #4 Posted June 11, 2020 (edited) When you turn the key is your starter solenoid making a clicking sound? Battery positive should be connected to one of the large terminals, there should be power to that terminal at all times. When you turn the key to the start position it will send power to one of the small terminals, this will energize a magnet to pull a switch closed (this will be the click that you should hear). When the switch closes it will send power to the other large terminal which should have a wire running to the only terminal on the starter. If you are not getting power to the small terminal when you turn the key. 1. Make sure that the PTO is disengaged. 2. Seat switch is working or by passed. 3. Check for a clutch safety switch. 4. Battery + power is good at the key switch. 5. Blown fuse. If you are getting power to the small terminal when you turn the key, but the starter is not engaging. 1. Check to make sure that the solenoid is grounded properly. ( loosen the mounting bolts & tighten them again) 2. If your hearing the click when you turn the key but no power is going to the starter. Then I would expect a bad solenoid. You can check your starter function by clamping a jumper cable to the starter terminal and touch the other end of that cable to battery positive. Make sure that the tractor is in neutral if you do this. The starter should spin when you connect it to battery positive. If it does not spin, check to see that it is properly grounded. ( Loosen the starter mounting bolt and retighten them) Let me know what you find out after checking the above lists. Edited June 11, 2020 by Achto 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #6 Posted June 12, 2020 (edited) Ok. Hey, thanks everyone!😊 I will either be doing as y'all suggested today, but prolly over the weekend; ill report back, of course. Will add, starter is new,cand fuse has been checked. Thanks again!!!😊 Edited June 12, 2020 by 12Horse Paladin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #7 Posted June 12, 2020 @Achto Just a few more edits to things from your post: No click from the solenoid...my small enging man was nice nuff to stop thru few days ago doing pickups, n checked a few things with his meter... Everything is hooked correctly according to him; power is and isnt going where it should with n without the key turned all the way to the right. He figures onea the safteys is 'off', n im thinking he may be right, cuz there was one wire under the seatpan that looked bypassed (goes straight to the tail light) but since the lights didnt work, well, id forgotten bout that, that i disconnected. Kinda embarrassed to admit...but sometime today imma take it outside n check n see. Was screwin round with a rattlecan onnit; gonna let it dry a bit... If that doesnt do it, my dad, n now you, told me bout checking the starter with jumper cables, may try to get thatfar as well. Thanks for everything, once again, Dan😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #8 Posted June 12, 2020 Starter checks out😊, n reconnected the wire to the taillight incase thats a saftey switch (its also the only wire i disconnected on the tractor). Still nothing. No click, nada, zip. ? Tho: See in the pic, off the solenoid...the yellow terminal with no wire running off it...could that b something? It was exactly like that when i got the tractor, tho.... ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #9 Posted June 12, 2020 ...GOTITGOTITGOTIT!!!!😊😊😊😊 ...turns over great, but imma let it set on the charher awhile cuz i dont think my battery is the greatest n i dont wanna just keep cranking onnit. THANKS EVERYBODY!😁😁😁😁😊😊😊😊 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,402 #10 Posted June 12, 2020 1 hour ago, 12Horse Paladin said: GOTITGOTITGOTIT!!!!😊😊😊😊 So what was the issue?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #11 Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Achto said: So what was the issue?? 😆 lol😆 ...in the end... ME.🤪 Between the wire i had disconnected that i thought wasn't wired to be a safety anymore, and not having the pto lever all the way back... User error=No Workey. 😉😆😁 But i didnt fully start it yet cuz my battery was dead, or close. Threw it on the Tender, n will try for full start in the AM... Edited June 13, 2020 by 12Horse Paladin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
