The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum

New solenoid now fitted and still no joy

Hi sent the new solenoid I got. Back so waiting for a replacement coming. Then will try what ur saying to try with the jump lead. I only had a tester not a amp meter so all I know do far is. With key start on it lit up with wire furthest away from engine. And with the starter handle pushed down wire...

Gordon, If your tractor started and ran before this problem, it should do the same after replacing the solenoid regardless of weather it's positive or negative earth. Might not be a problem with your solenoid. If you tractor is in fact negative earth. Make sure it is out of gear and take a jumper a...

Hi having problem with my dexta. Looked like the terminal where the wire from solenoid goes on with the spade was broken. So got a new solenoid and still no joy. There is power I both the wires going to solenoid and starts when crossed. So thinking there must be a prob with the new solenoid But a pa...