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Ignition switch part number for 1968 commando 8

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stanpjr

Can anyone recommend a replacement ignition switch for a 1968 commando 8. Have an old wheelhorse part number 7262 but searches have shown nothing. 🙏 

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Digger 66

Does this help ?

 

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rjg854

Upgrade to a 5 pin ignition switch and solenoid 

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ebinmaine
5 minutes ago, rjg854 said:

Upgrade to a 5 pin ignition switch and solenoid 

Yeah that ^^^^^^^

 

Put the high current in the solenoid where it belongs.

 

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gwest_ca

The 7262 is the key part number for the 7263 switch.

You read it correctly but it is a mistake in the parts list.

 

Garry

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Racinbob

I'm glad I found this thread. The switch on my 854 is bad. I thought about the solenoid thing but there's just something cool about starting these things without the solenoid click so I just ordered the ebay switch. When I get more time I want to see if the seller has a physical store cuz he's only about a half hour away. :)

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ebinmaine
On 9/4/2018 at 8:58 AM, Mike'sHorseBarn said:

Use this switch. I've used many and never had an issue. It's pricey, but I'm and originality nut and I don't like to use a solenoid. 

 

https://www.ebay.com/p/Key-Switch-Off-ignition-ign-start-Cole-Hersee-95521b-Wheel-Horse-4988-or-7263/22005879834

 

Mike

I definitely understand the thought process there.

I'm like that for some things as well.

Normally, on the work tractors we have here, I go for functionality over originality.

But in this case....

 

 

19 hours ago, Racinbob said:

.... there's just something cool about starting these things without the solenoid click.....

 

I have to agree.

I'm going to try this switch.

:handgestures-thumbupright:

 

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ol~horses

gonna check out the switch...thanks...don't  need the solenoid,eh?   kinda like that

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ebinmaine

I got that switch in the mail the other day for the 1267 and installed it. Really like that different sound those starter generator engines have.

 

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953 nut

This drawing shows what needs to be changed if you do go with the 103-990  five pin ignition switch and a solenoid.

5b202ef98cc34_wiring-starter-generatorwithbatteryignition.jpg.24ab0ca0cab6d9b8f7d7ffb2a7a42fbc.jpg

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Mike'sHorseBarn
1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

I got that switch in the mail the other day for the 1267 and installed it. Really like that different sound those starter generator engines have.

 

 

Glad you like it! It even comes with the original style key.

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ebinmaine
10 minutes ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said:

 

Glad you like it! It even comes with the original style key.

Yes I noticed. I got a kick out of that. Thank you for the recommendation.

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