Recent content by lefty2cox

I'm sure there is a diode though. Is there a chance sending current the wrong way could have fried the diode?

I'll keep an eye on that. Thanks. If I remember correctly, I don't think this one had a regulator. But I'll keep an eye on the ignition.

I just want to emphasize that I did not install this battery... but am ashamed to admit that I did lay eyes on it. I was able to stop by and take another look at this today and wouldn't you know it? I took my frustration for not noticing it out on my friend for installing it backward. I recon he...

Should I take an amp measurement on the positive starter wire? If so, what amperage am I hoping to see?

Stupid falls right into my wheelhouse. So thank you. I'm not near the machine now but I will verify.

Can I assume that if 11.8 is adequate for the starter to operate normally that the starter is the culprit? In other words, if the starter was looking for a certain amperage from the battery and I had a problem with resistance in the wiring, wouldn't there be an unacceptable voltage drop due to...

That's the number I came up with as well on the briggs site.

Model: 917.271760 Serial: 091302D007110 Briggs Model: 31R977-0043-G1 / 160218ZA Starter spins but the bendix does not pop up and engage. If I spin the bendix by hand everything seems to function properly and move freely. I have 12.8V at the battery, which is new. Voltage drops to 11.8v at the...