Farmall 140 starter
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staninlowerAL
501 Club
I can't help you with the info you requested but if you will post on the 140 Forum https://farmallcub.com/community/forums/farmall-a-super-a-av-100-130-140.170/ Someone there will probably have the info. You can also post a Wanted classified add on the VINE forum. JMHO Stan
EDIT: It would be helpful to know the Serial Number of the tractor and if the OEM starter is 6v or 12v.
EDIT: It would be helpful to know the Serial Number of the tractor and if the OEM starter is 6v or 12v.
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havoc1482
501 Club
By 1978 it should be well into factory 12volt territory.
Hi,
If the starter won't turn, the problem may not be the starter.
The battery cable connections can lose contact. They may need disconnecting, and the 4 ends cleaned with sandpaper. Wipe off all sanding with a clean rag. Disconnect the ground first, and connect it last, to avoid shorting the system.
The battery may need charging. Sometimes batteries get a bad cell, then they won't put out enough power to turn the starter.
Try using automotive jumper cables and connect directly to the starter, and see if it turns. Connect the ground cable last, at the end by the starter, away from the battery. Avoid making sparks near the battery.
If the starter is supposed to run when you turn the ignition key to the start position, it probably has a solenoid somewhere. Sometimes those quit, and the starter won't run.
They have said on here for the Cubs it's better to have the original starter checked and rebuilt at an automotive electrical repair shop. Probably good for a 140 starter too.
If the starter won't turn, the problem may not be the starter.
The battery cable connections can lose contact. They may need disconnecting, and the 4 ends cleaned with sandpaper. Wipe off all sanding with a clean rag. Disconnect the ground first, and connect it last, to avoid shorting the system.
The battery may need charging. Sometimes batteries get a bad cell, then they won't put out enough power to turn the starter.
Try using automotive jumper cables and connect directly to the starter, and see if it turns. Connect the ground cable last, at the end by the starter, away from the battery. Avoid making sparks near the battery.
If the starter is supposed to run when you turn the ignition key to the start position, it probably has a solenoid somewhere. Sometimes those quit, and the starter won't run.
They have said on here for the Cubs it's better to have the original starter checked and rebuilt at an automotive electrical repair shop. Probably good for a 140 starter too.
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