[Farmall] Starting 340

[Jim Becker]

Larry,
I agree down the line with what Bigdog said.  I would probably start with 
the jumper cable test to eliminate the cables as a problem.  Worn starter 
bushings or badly worn brushes may be the problem inside the starter.

I also wanted to let you know the Cooke County (Lindsay) show was last 
weekend.  I took the Shop Mule (with the replacement front wheels).  Got it 
unloaded, into the display line and reloaded at the end of the day with no 
problems!

Jim Becker        jim.becker at verizon.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bigdog" <dbigdog at columbus.rr.com>
To: "Farmall/IHC mailing list" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 7:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Farmall] Starting 340


Larry,
    I would remove and clean the ends of the cables (both ends of both 
cables).  One other thing you can try to rule out cables is to parallel them 
with a good set of jumper cables to see if cranking improves.  Next, the 
solenoid contacts may be pitted and burned.  Again, you can try jumping 
around the solenoid to see how it cranks.  After that, I would take a look 
at the starter motor itself.  Remove it and see how it turns over when off 
of the tractor.
    As always, (as Farmer says) grounds, grounds, grounds!

Bigdog
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Larry L Hardesty
  To: Farmall/IHC mailing list
  Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 7:29 PM
  Subject: [Farmall] Starting 340


  Folks,  Perhaps you can solve my problem.  My Farmall 340 (gas) has always
  been a reluctant starter.  I had it overhauled a few years ago and have
  only about 100 hours on it.   It is 6-volt.  Whenever I go to start it, it
  barely turns over and then usually starts.  I put a new battery on it
  recently, and same problem.  Always acts like it will barely turn over. I
  disconnect the battery whenever I shut it off (have a couple of quick
  disconnects on it).

  Where should I start looking first, second, third, etc.   I think I have
  fairly heavy duty cables from the battery to the ground, etc. (it is a
  positive ground system).

  Thanks in advance.

  Larry Hardesty
  Kearney, Nebraska