[AT] Allis Chalmer B

[John Hall]

 Tell us a bit more as it sounds to me you have 2 problems--the starter 
doesn't turn over the engine very fast AND it won't start. Bad connections 
on the cables are a possibility, including the ground. If the starter is 
turning the engine over with any amount of reasonable speed, the tractor 
should crank, assuming you have spark and fuel. Do you have a hand crank? If 
so, turn the engine over with it and notice if there are any "tight" spots 
besides coming up on compression.

John Hall

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom" <honcarguy at yahoo.com>
To: "Antique Tractor Talk" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 8:29 PM
Subject: [AT] Allis Chalmer B


> Hello all,
>
>  It is me again.  Well, the tractor I talked about earlier still won't 
> start.  I have a new Battery, a new Starter solenoid and now a rebuilt 
> starter.  The issue is that the starter acts like it is not getting enough 
> power to turn the engine over.  It is a 12 volt system with a 12 volt 
> starter.  Someone has said they think I might have a "dead short.  I am 
> not sure what this is or even how to check for it.  I have inspected the 
> wires and have not seen any bare wires.  Is it possible for the battery 
> cables themselves to cause this issue?
>
>  If any one out there has any ideas on this I certainly would appreciate 
> it.  Thank you in advacne for your time and help, I appreciate it.
>
>  Tom
>
>