I'm new here, so I will try to abide by the rules. I have a 1969 (I think) 580ck (diesel). The starter quit and I had it rebuilt by a reputable rebuilder. I have had it back three times. I'll get two or three starts and then it quits. He has been good enough to fix it each time but it still breaks. I need schematics on the starter or at least the wiring diagram. There are two small wire connect screws on the starter. When I hook up one I get nothing but when I connect to the other I get at least a click, then nothing. Am I inadvertantly shorting my starter or solenoid? I have lost my owner's manual so I'm flying kinda blind. I'd really like a manual on this beasty. I love the machine, but it obviously don't love me back. Your help would be deeply appreciated. Thank you.
You can download the service manual here ; http://www.minnpar.com/partbooks/BA...E 580 C/580 C SERVICE MANUAL (COMPRESSED).pdf Your wiring schematic and starter troubleshooting are fully covered in it.
Thank you very much, Tinkerer! Thank you very much for this information.
You are welcome Tee Wrecks. Welcome to HEF. We are all here to help one-another. Please post back what you found to be the problem.
Just a wild guess but, the starter ring on the flywheel isn't on backwards is it? That's a old trick around here to get the last bit out of a chewed up one. If you don't chamfer the teeth some, the drive will have a hard time engaging.