Bullvyde603 3 #1 Posted July 5, 2021 So I'm trying to get my 1973 wheel horse 14 8 going and so far it looks like I need an ignition switch. But also need to know where this wire goes. I tried looking on the wiring diagram but can't figure it out. So I'm hoping someone here can help with this wire. So I put a new battery in and there is nothing. No lights doesn't turn over. I looked over the ignition switch which looks a bit corroded. So I'm replacing it. Other then that there is this wire which I have no idea where it goes. Thanks in advance guys. The wire in question looks like it goes too the ignition switch. Possibly. Haven't unwrapped it yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,176 #2 Posted July 5, 2021 If you can tell us where the other end of the wire ends up we can probably help you out. That hooked terminal on the wire is not a stock terminal so a previous owner has been in there at some time in the past 48 years. With the battery in place do you have 12 volts to the "B" terminal of the ignition switch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,272 #3 Posted July 5, 2021 Have never seen the hook terminal on original wiring. The only orange wire in the original diagram is for the voltage regulator and it should be in a 3-wire connector. Do you have power to the ignition switch? If not go back to the ammeter and see if both posts have power. If no place both wires on one post and that will bypass the failed meter. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 869 #4 Posted July 5, 2021 That wire goes to safty switch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 869 #5 Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) If you have 4 position switch (circled in blue) follow that schematic. If you have 3 position switch (circled in red) follow that. 1st schematic is for electric pto, 2nd for standard pto Edited July 6, 2021 by gt14rider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 869 #6 Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) Double posted Edited July 6, 2021 by gt14rider Double posted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 869 #7 Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) Red wire from solenoid to safty switch, orange wire from key switch to safty switch.think orange wire is faded used to be red. Edited July 6, 2021 by gt14rider 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullvyde603 3 #8 Posted July 6, 2021 14 hours ago, gt14rider said: That wire goes to safty switch. Thank you that what I was thinking also. I think I need a new switch. Thank you very much. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullvyde603 3 #9 Posted July 6, 2021 17 hours ago, gt14rider said: Red wire from solenoid to safty switch, orange wire from key switch to safty switch.think orange wire is faded used to be red. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullvyde603 3 #10 Posted July 6, 2021 Ok got it too turn over but now no spark. Time for elimination process. Thanks everyone. Very helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,373 #11 Posted July 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, Bullvyde603 said: Ok got it too turn over but now no spark. Time for elimination process. Thanks everyone. Very helpful. Do you have 12 volts at the coil. if not some safety switch may to be blame. Run a jumper from battery + to the coil plus then see what happens... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullvyde603 3 #12 Posted July 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Do you have 12 volts at the coil. if not some safety switch may to be blame. Run a jumper from battery + to the coil plus then see what happens... Thank you. I will check tomorrow. I'm trying to put together a parts list but am having a hard time finding the right ones for the 73 14-8. I figured I would just replace all electronic parts. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
