[JB]

Oh, trust me, I've "saved" the tractor the last few times I felt it was running out. This time was hubby who doesn't have nearly the hours on it I do.

[JB]

As always, you guys rock Once we figured out what "bleed" REALLY means LOL, and finally heard the "sssss" of the air releasing, it started like a charm

[Belg]

Lol the way you put that just called to mind the fact that just about every single time I do engine work I rake a knuckle or two and bleed... Large hands in small spaces...

[JB]

Oh gosh yes, and it doesn't even have to be large hands lol!

[Tom King]

Use the right tools, not force, and you won't lose a knuckle. There is a reason quality tools cost more than cheap ones.

[clanter]

The starter itself gets tired and slows down with age on old tractors. I never knew how fast my old John Deere could turn over until I had the starter completely rebuilt just recently. .

same can be said for diesel truck starters also... I found that out on our 1996 F350... kept thinking the batteries, cables and those always checked perfect..so pulled/replaced the starter... gee wished we had a "Duke's Starter and Alternator Clinic " here.

I did find their address:

327 Hillsboro Street, Oxford, NC 27565

could just UPS the darn thng to them with a note that Tom King said they were the best

[JB]

Use the right tools, not force, and you won't lose a knuckle. There is a reason quality tools cost more than cheap ones.

Amen! But even then, it's not always about using the tool at all LOL

[Tom King]

same can be said for diesel truck starters also... I found that out on our 1996 F350... kept thinking the batteries, cables and those always checked perfect..so pulled/replaced the starter... gee wished we had a "Duke's Starter and Alternator Clinic " here.

I did find their address:

327 Hillsboro Street, Oxford, NC 27565

could just UPS the darn thng to them with a note that Tom King said they were the best

I would think so. Call them first. I wish he worked on other things too, but as for starters, I'd rather have one of his rebuilt ones than a new one. If I ever have an alternator go out, I'm going to send it to him as well.

[Sonesta]

Hey, I'm bookmarking this thread in case I need to replace a starter on my tractor!