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Recent content by Mike 20C

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    20C Starter Issues

    Stourpaine, I confirmed a while back that I have the correct starter, and it did work fine for a time. One of my initial thoughts is that this remanufactured starter has become weak, however, a very reputable electrical shop gentleman has confirmed that it is in good working order. Be it...
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    20C Starter Issues

    Stourpaine, Your thoughts about voltage got me thinking about amperage. I replaced the original ignition switch about a year ago as it was worn and a possible solution. The replacement switch then burned up about a two months ago. I've replaced it with one from the same vendor but I now...
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    20C Starter Issues

    Joe H, This was an infrequent issue the previous owner told me about when I bought the tractor with this very starter on it. He indicated the problem began shortly after he installed this particular starter. I have had the starter tested by a reputable company and it was serviced and tests-out...
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    20C Starter Issues

    Joe, Good thought for sure and it is difficult to tell from the picture, but there is indeed a beveled edge on the ring gear teeth. The ring gear is installed properly. Thanks.
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    20C Starter Issues

    I have a 1979 Massey Ferguson 20C tractor with loader and a gasoline engine. It had a rebuilt starter when I bought it. At that time, the starter didn't want to engage... very infrequently, but eventually did engage. Recently, this issue has become daily. Here's what I know: The starter is the...
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