Small electrical problem

[SPYDERLK]

I think the starter draw is going to tell you. The starter probably needs new brushes. I dont know your specific starter, but some have 4 brushes. I would guess 2 have become intermittent. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Larry

 

[SPYDERLK]

I think the starter draw is going to tell you. The starter probably needs new brushes. I dont know your specific starter, but some have 4 brushes. I would guess 2 have become intermittent. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Larry

 

[TractorLegend]

hopefully your new battery doesnt say Budget Batteries on the side.
Let us know what you find for:
idling voltage & amps
1500 rpm voltage& amps at the battery terminals
starter amp draw cranking.
Battery cables getting hot during cranking can indicate excess draw.
Excess starter draw possibilities can be
bad starter
inadequate cable size or corrosion
tight motor

but I'm still thinking that charge indicator issue needs addressing to see if charging is weak
good luck & happy hunting-if you werent 4K miles away I would help you /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[TractorLegend]

hopefully your new battery doesnt say Budget Batteries on the side.
Let us know what you find for:
idling voltage & amps
1500 rpm voltage& amps at the battery terminals
starter amp draw cranking.
Battery cables getting hot during cranking can indicate excess draw.
Excess starter draw possibilities can be
bad starter
inadequate cable size or corrosion
tight motor

but I'm still thinking that charge indicator issue needs addressing to see if charging is weak
good luck & happy hunting-if you werent 4K miles away I would help you /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[bbse]

I agree on the charge light. If there is a real problem it will only get worse. It starts quickly even when it drags so I doubt the cables are going to get hot. Start is well worn but like I said it turns quickly most of the time. I just rebuilt this engine??? Is it possible that it is just so tight that when it is just shut down it is harder to turn?. I hadn't thought of that. I will try restarts as soon as I shut down and again after it has cooled a little. Still would not explain the light flicker on the panel.

 

[bbse]

I agree on the charge light. If there is a real problem it will only get worse. It starts quickly even when it drags so I doubt the cables are going to get hot. Start is well worn but like I said it turns quickly most of the time. I just rebuilt this engine??? Is it possible that it is just so tight that when it is just shut down it is harder to turn?. I hadn't thought of that. I will try restarts as soon as I shut down and again after it has cooled a little. Still would not explain the light flicker on the panel.