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Tractor is a 1973 JD 140 H3 s/n T0586047122.
Today I decided to do more than look at my 140 when I walk into the garage.
First goal is to get it started
Trying to get it running tonight yet.

Today I decided to do more than look at my 140 when I walk into the garage.
First goal is to get it started
- No starter on engine. I had a new aftermarket starter in inventory so installed the starter and connected battery cable
- Engine oil looks fresh and at full level
- Poured about gallon of fresh gas/seafoam mixture in tank.
- Shot of starting fluid in carb.
- Connected power pack to battery ... cranks over at acceptable speed that should start engine.
- Got out my multimeter.
- Ignition switch tests ok ... Didn't test to make sure it does not crank when transmision is engaged.
- Ammeter ?
- Neutral safety switch ok
- PTO switch ok. ... Clicks when I engage the pto and engine will not crank when engaged.
- Seat switch? ... I don't see one on wiring diagram.
- 12v at both primary and seconday poles on the coil.
- 12v to the starter solenoid.
- Starter relay clicks when I engage starter
- No spark at the spark plug.
- I have not tested to see if I have 12v at the points.
- I need to test points circuit to see if that is why engine will no fire.
Trying to get it running tonight yet.