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by santafebreeze
Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:51 pm
Forum: John Deere crawler FAQ's
Topic: 40C starter motor-new member ,new post
Replies: 9
Views: 25073

Tack,Chip, Tack, Chip, Tack, Chip, you get the idea. I eventually built up enough material to weld a 3/8 washer on to the build up then several tries with various bolt and rod stock and finally I got it with an old form stake welded to the washer/slag pile I built up and a pipe wrench. I felt a disc...
by santafebreeze
Sat Sep 11, 2010 11:53 am
Forum: John Deere crawler FAQ's
Topic: 40C starter motor-new member ,new post
Replies: 9
Views: 25073

Thankyou,Sir, for the diagram and the information. It is very much appreciated.
by santafebreeze
Sat Sep 11, 2010 9:10 am
Forum: John Deere crawler FAQ's
Topic: 40C starter motor-new member ,new post
Replies: 9
Views: 25073

OK, I've got my work cut out for me. Of course the bolt/setscrew is snapped off below the surface of the casting by 3/16ths. I suppose a heli-coil will be necessary before I'm through. I wish I had enough to weld to on the bolt. Is it an allen head or a bolt and a lock nut set up originally? Many th...
by santafebreeze
Fri Sep 10, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: John Deere crawler FAQ's
Topic: 40C starter motor-new member ,new post
Replies: 9
Views: 25073

I believe you're right about the brushes,bushings and armature. I just don't know how to get the thing out.
Yes a manual is essential, mine met an timely death (a story for another time). That will be my next purchase.
Thanks for the reply.
by santafebreeze
Fri Sep 10, 2010 5:50 pm
Forum: John Deere crawler FAQ's
Topic: 40C starter motor-new member ,new post
Replies: 9
Views: 25073

40C starter motor-new member ,new post

It was a pleasant afternoon. I got my 40C to sputter to life for 10 intoxicating seconds after a 2 year slumber. Ser# 70923 I am fairly certain my starter is in need of an overhaul. It cranks very slowly ( cables and connections are perfect,really) and heats to the touch very quickly. I see no typic...