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Starting tractor without solenoid?

  • 19-10-2014 11:09am
    #1
    eamon11
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    hello,

    we have an old tractor which we use very seldom. We used to start it by connect touching the 2 sides together via a screwdriver. Battery is good. But the black plastic cover on the solenoid has broken now and it will not work.
    Is it possible to start without the solenoid? How? Its an international 444, year 1971

    Thanks a lot


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  • #2
    orm0nd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,275 ✭✭✭orm0nd


    get the starter fixed , before some one starts it in gear and gets rolled over

    for €50 to €80 not worth the risk


  • #3
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,264 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    Get a new selonoid, about 25 euro. If the rest of the wiring / charging system is non existant, then wire in a push button switch ( about 4 euro) to use as a starter switch. much safer than standing in front of the wheel shorting the contacts. I wouldnt be parking her in a shed full of hay, either way!


  • #4
    handlemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,003 ✭✭✭handlemaster


    orm0nd wrote: »
    get the starter fixed , before some one starts it in gear and gets rolled over

    for €50 to €80 not worth the risk

    AGGREE 100% some people just dont think.


  • #5
    eamon11
    Site Banned Posts: 518 ✭✭✭eamon11


    nekarsulm, where would I get this for 25 euro?


  • #6
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,264 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    Go to your local Auto Electrical repair place, places that do Alternators, Dynamo's and starters.


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  • #7
    Zimmerframe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    Nekarsulm wrote: »
    Get a new selonoid, about 25 euro. If the rest of the wiring / charging system is non existant, then wire in a push button switch ( about 4 euro) to use as a starter switch. much safer than standing in front of the wheel shorting the contacts.

    If it's an International 444, then wire it through the switch thats under the clutch pedal.


  • #8
    marlyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 422 ✭✭marlyman


    that starter is on the left yes? a new one is 120 + vat. from most tractor parts guys.


  • #9
    marlyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 422 ✭✭marlyman


    solenoid is about 20 + vat


  • #10
    djmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭djmc


    eamon11 wrote: »
    hello,

    we have an old tractor which we use very seldom. We used to start it by connect touching the 2 sides together via a screwdriver. Battery is good. But the black plastic cover on the solenoid has broken now and it will not work.
    Is it possible to start without the solenoid? How? Its an international 444, year 1971

    Thanks a lot

    Yes roll to start in 2nd high or tow start same as car have ignition on stopper in and let clutch up when you have picked up enough speed.
    Will get u out of a hold until you get starter fixed


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