WD-45 Starter Switch
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Topic: WD-45 Starter Switch
Posted By: Ted J
Subject: WD-45 Starter Switch
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2012 at 10:46am
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Here's a poser for you all. mdm1 wrote a thread about his bad switch and got it fixed. I have an all together question. Is there a way to by-pass this switch? I don't mean to 'lock' it in place, but to get rid of it all together? Use a key instead? Put on your thinking caps or someone who has already done this? ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
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Posted By: DougS
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2012 at 1:28pm
| Only thing I can think of is to find a regular starter that fits; one with a regular stud for a direct connection of a battery cable. You would need to wire that through a solenoid, of course. I saw a web page that offered replacement starters that could be ordered for most tractors. They would configure the starter for you. You really don't want to know how much they charged. |
Posted By: JimD
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2012 at 1:32pm
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Sure, I have a few of them that I was selling at the last show. You open the started housing and replace the bronze knob that sticks out with a stud/bolt. Then wire that to the switched side on a solenoid. When you turn a key to start position it closes the solenoid and sends power just like a car. JimD ------------- Owner of http://www.OKtractor.com" rel="nofollow - OKtractor.com PM for an instant response on parts. Open M-F 9-6 Central. We have new and used parts. 877-378-6543 |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2012 at 4:50pm
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JimD, have you got any pics to share? I think I can see it, but... Pictures always help. Thanks
------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2012 at 5:03pm
It's been done for the last 60+ years. Like Jim D says use a solenoid. You will need to solder the winding connection to the new stud for your starter. I just had one switched back to get rid of the solenoid and go back to a pull switch. ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
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