markseven 79 #1 Posted 5 hours ago Where to find a replacement ignition switch like this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 53,501 #2 Posted 4 hours ago Very common ... https://www.ebay.com/itm/163848150450?_skw=tractor+ignition+switch&epid=2311173072&itmmeta=01KDWZ0J6YSCN0JMVT3GC2KEB3&hash=item26261c5db2:g:jTMAAOSwOmRdTSYm&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1eCvXPlPH%2F6YdbmLDEZkGvsi4BU3FrzEzCVNWinuiC99xVRhYNjUta8YHPtCNsbJhD9gr16IwXirKrf9AkvxgBmt2jHW9YDxVf6YigGpvtElxxjx4zDIcCZIHiJNlIA0SNilMCQm6LX9HbYaCQZAufJMjN82aYqhRx6n1SreXSpmwTj0KPbnUddn4lDM5%2F3cJQgSbc9IIl5tyH2zDYG2x7LRn36iffV3r%2Bld9h8wP2iI4AWv4ncYbXWx%2FgCuqr8Rek%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR9ijgp_vZg Looks like yours might be power direct to starter because of the large wires on it. ??? That would make it a high amperage one I don't know if most are like that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 10,874 #3 Posted 4 hours ago I’m guessing there’s no solenoid with that switch? I’ve never seen one like that on a Wheel Horse? Not saying it didn’t come that way though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,756 #4 Posted 4 hours ago I replaced the high amperage switch with a standard switch and installed a solenoid. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 43,941 #5 Posted 4 hours ago 2 minutes ago, rmaynard said: I replaced the high amperage switch with a standard switch and installed a solenoid. I never liked 100+ amps flowing around the steering gear behind the fuel tank. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,812 #6 Posted 3 hours ago Agreed. Sounds loke it's time for a longevity upgrade - low amp. switch, solenoid AND an inline fuse in a weather resistant holder for the "BAT" terminal... My ... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,756 #7 Posted 3 hours ago I think that the B-100/C-120 had the simplest wiring diagram for tractors of that era. Only fuse in the whole wiring harness was in the accessory hookup to the lights on the C's. Just me 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,812 #8 Posted 2 hours ago 47 minutes ago, rmaynard said: Only fuse in the whole wiring harness was in the accessory hookup to the lights on the C's. Just me After 50 or so years of thermal cycling the wiring, it's all the more reason to add one on the charging circuit... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,877 #9 Posted 2 hours ago Be careful selecting the switch. The Charger 12 used both magneto ignition and battery ignition with both requiring specific switch designs. Post the tractor model number so we can direct you to the correct switch. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
