fuggly
Well-Known Member
Last Friday morning I had zero paddle pans (which may prove to be the perfect number to have). Today I have 3;
Dresser 412B and IH 412B and Cat 615 46Z machine. The Cat needs batteries but seems to run pretty well, the 412's have been owned by a local contractor for the past 20 years or so and not run for a couple of years. They need batteries, a couple of tires between them, and a hoses at first glance. Both 412's refuse to turn over with fresh batteries, engaging the solenoid (I assume) and hitting immediate resistance. I tried bypassing the solenoid and jumping between the main lugs on the starter and got smoke and a few sparks. Is this proof that the starters are toast?
A friend tells me that trying to jump a 24 volt system with low voltage can burn a starter up and my problem could be as simple as that. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Also, I was thinking about possibly renting them out to other contractors. Do they require such a rare skill set to operate that I am asking for trouble?
Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas!
Dresser 412B and IH 412B and Cat 615 46Z machine. The Cat needs batteries but seems to run pretty well, the 412's have been owned by a local contractor for the past 20 years or so and not run for a couple of years. They need batteries, a couple of tires between them, and a hoses at first glance. Both 412's refuse to turn over with fresh batteries, engaging the solenoid (I assume) and hitting immediate resistance. I tried bypassing the solenoid and jumping between the main lugs on the starter and got smoke and a few sparks. Is this proof that the starters are toast?
A friend tells me that trying to jump a 24 volt system with low voltage can burn a starter up and my problem could be as simple as that. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Also, I was thinking about possibly renting them out to other contractors. Do they require such a rare skill set to operate that I am asking for trouble?
Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas!