Starter not engaging...(again)...how to lift dump box with no power

[seann]

Hi All,
Recurring problem of starter not engaging, can the dump box be lifted without the engine running? Usually a few clicks will get it going but not this time. Can the box be lifted with a come-a-long from the roll bar to service the starter (again)?
Thanks,
Seann

 

[whitetiger]

Hi All,
Recurring problem of starter not engaging, can the dump box be lifted without the engine running? Usually a few clicks will get it going but not this time. Can the box be lifted with a come-a-long from the roll bar to service the starter (again)?
Thanks,
Seann

I assume you are asking about an RTV. If it is, just move the dump lever forward passing the LOWER position to the detented FLOAT position and the bed will tilt up by hand or come-a-long. To keep it up, you will need to use the cylinder stop.

 

[seann]

I assume you are asking about an RTV. If it is, just move the dump lever forward passing the LOWER position to the detented FLOAT position and the bed will tilt up by hand or come-a-long. To keep it up, you will need to use the cylinder stop.

 

[seann]

Thanks, got the starter out, cleaned and bench tested fine...back in the machine it doesn't engage the flywheel. As I mentioned, it's done this before, but several tries seemed to make it engage. Starter gear worn too far? Doesn't look like there's a bad spot on the flywheel...
Thanks,
Seann

 

[Roadworthy]

It's possible your battery voltage is too low or you have dirty terminals but there's also a possibility the Bendix on the starter is not doing its job. A starter shop can check it out and probably replace it.

 

[seann]

I assume you are asking about an RTV. If it is, just move the dump lever forward passing the LOWER position to the detented FLOAT position and the bed will tilt up by hand or come-a-long. To keep it up, you will need to use the cylinder stop.

Thanks for the tip...got starter out, cleaned, bench tests OK...back in RTV and will not engage with flywheel. Starter gear too worn?