Recent content by Jack McArdle

In a previous post, I described a problem where we determined the fuel cut-off solenoid was the cause of a no start on my B7800. Everything powers up, the starter cranks, and if I remove the solenoid, the tractor runs. Well, the plot thickens. The new solenoid did not fix the problem. I...

Thanks all for your help. I pick up the new solenoid friday, I'll then update everybody as to power on or power off. This is a great forum! Jack

Thanks so much for the reply. I assume that the rapid oscillation of the plunger when I throw power to the contact is not a good thing, and I'll need a new solenoid. The off position is plunger out, right? Is power thrown to it only when you shut down a running engine? Because I'm not seeing any...

Hey - Newbie here. Got a B7800, was running, then quit. Now I can crank engine over, but can't start. I have fuel to the fuel pump, nothing after. I have no power to either wire going to (what i assume is) the fuel cut off solenoid. I removed the solenoid, and if I throw 12 volts to it, the...