catcher77 29 #1 Posted November 1, 2014 I picked up a Wheel Horse GT14 a couple weeks ago and am going through it today and found a broken wire that goes to the ignition switch but cannot figure out where the other end hooks up. Any help would be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #2 Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) This is in our manuals section. This is for a 1969 GT-14 http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/download/1833-tractor-1969-gt-14-1-7441-om-wiring-416pdf/ Edited November 1, 2014 by KC9KAS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #3 Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) Will be coil, starter solenoid or ammeter - that's usually the one with the fuse in line Edited November 1, 2014 by meadowfield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #4 Posted November 1, 2014 If it came off of the ignition switch, it is the accessory feed wire....Cigerette lighter, lights, electric clutch. It goes on the terminal marked "L" of the ignition switch Now mind you, this is for the 1969, so I don't know about the 70's models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,441 #5 Posted November 1, 2014 Is that a fuse holder? Doesn't look like one to me. Looks like a wire connector you often see on the B&S engines. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #6 Posted November 1, 2014 Is that a fuse holder? Doesn't look like one to me. Looks like a wire connector you often see on the B&S engines. Garry You are right Garry, I seem to recall mine having the same connector... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 825 #7 Posted November 2, 2014 Looks like yours is the electronic ignition equipped Kohler. Possibly the grounding "kill" wire for the ignition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theroundhousernr 589 #8 Posted November 2, 2014 Need a better picture of where that wire is going to or from. Can not give much advice from that picture. Either way, that tractor has the breakerless ignition and you do not want to ever put power to the coil or to the ignition module. Very expensive and hard to find parts for. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #9 Posted November 2, 2014 Given it's current location and terminal end, that is the kill wire for the magneto. It connects to the bottom post of the coil which is mounted on the shroud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catcher77 29 #10 Posted November 2, 2014 I did some more investigative work and I believe Oldredrider is correct. There was some shrink tube on the wire (about 3") that goes to I what I think is the "Trigger" mounted to the flywheel and underneath the shrink tube was a diode or resistor that the wire should connected to. I am thinking about going with the old fashion coil, points and condenser. Before I start this would I remove the "Trigger" from the flywheel? If I remove the Trigger from the flywheel what would I do with the wire from "Trigger" going to the "Stator"? Thanks for everybody's help. I also would change out the ignition switch if I make the change. Would this work? Let me know if I am missing anything. Donnie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catcher77 29 #11 Posted November 2, 2014 Garry that looks like a fuse holder but is just a quick disconnect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,441 #12 Posted November 2, 2014 Why not try and repair what you have first. If it works you have an ignition system that requires very little maintenance and works well. Save a bunch of cash also. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #13 Posted November 2, 2014 I'm with Garry on this one. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. It's a good ignition system and mine (1970) is still working fine. Unless you have a bunch of engine parts laying around, it can get expensive to convert over. Then you would have points to deal with too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catcher77 29 #14 Posted November 3, 2014 Update: Success I purchased this GT-14 off Ebay a few week ago and it came with a 3 point hitch, snow plow and tiller (going to sell the tiller I have no use for it). The problem was it had a broken output shaft, just happen to have a replacement in the garage. The output shaft has been replaced and I finished up the wiring today (rewired original breakerless system). This GT-14 runs great now. Thanks for all the help. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites