WHX?? 48,847 #1 Posted October 26 (edited) Alice is always been problematic starting and melted the tip of a fine pocket knife jumping the solenoid. While searching for the gremlin I decided it would be best with a whole new wiring job. PO had replaced the K with a magnum ... guess he had worked at Kohler go figure. Question is should I A) Pull the oil sensor out and plug it? It was not wired in. The safety switches are getting nixed. B Wire it in? C) Just leave it in and tie wrap the wires back? I suck at most things but pretty good at keep an eye on oil. Battery tray came out for cleaning and fix a broken hoobie doo so now would be the time. Edited October 26 by WHX?? 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,389 #2 Posted October 26 4 minutes ago, WHX?? said: A) Pull the oil sensor out and plug it? It was not wired in. The safety switches are getting nixed. B Wire it in? C) Just leave it in and tie wrap the wires back? 6 minutes ago, WHX?? said: whole new wiring job. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,171 #3 Posted October 26 Use " colorful" wire nuts! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,847 #4 Posted October 26 51 minutes ago, squonk said: Use " colorful" wire nuts! I was going to use scotch locks ... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,171 #5 Posted October 26 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: I was going to use scotch locks ... I still have a " used" scotch lock that @wallfish gave me at the show 2 years ago. It's one of my prized possessions. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,215 #6 Posted October 26 5 hours ago, WHX?? said: Alice is always been problematic Thought you had a new girlfriend or wife Oh no, another one naming his tractors. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,023 #7 Posted October 26 1 hour ago, squonk said: I still have a " used" scotch lock that @wallfish gave me at the show 2 years ago. It's one of my prized possessions. You're welcome! LOL 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,847 #8 Posted October 27 (edited) 18 hours ago, squonk said: " used" scotch lock that @wallfish gave me I give all mine to @Achto ... he uses them religiously ... 23 hours ago, 953 nut said: C) Just leave it in and tie wrap the wires back? Gets the nod. If I ever have to pull balance gears out she will come then. I thought this was odd too. A plug that appears to be factory. Anyone knows what this is was used for? Thoughts are using it for a turbo boost gauge... Prolly end up with a stupid hour meter tho. They just remind one of how little seat time one gets on a tractor. Since this is a dedicated tiller seat time won't be much. Maybe double up the ammeter with a voltmeter?? Note the absence of a regulator... a magnum ... maybe fab a new plate and add a gauge ala @Aldon ?? Edited October 27 by WHX?? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,847 #9 Posted October 27 BTW Richard thank you for the wiring diagram but I have that one ... even gave five copies to my mother ... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,847 #10 Posted October 27 (edited) 18 hours ago, JCM said: Thought you had a new girlfriend or wife Wadda ya kiddin Plunge ?!?!? I have enough work getting a new tractor to my satisfaction ... 18 hours ago, JCM said: Oh no, another one naming his tractors. I usually don't but I got this one from a gal named Alice and since I only paid $200 with a magnum, the tiller and a 42" I felt obligated... Dan also lived next door to a gal named Alice. He still talks about here when he's blasted... which is quite often... Edited October 27 by WHX?? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,171 #11 Posted October 27 That hole was for the optional hour meter. My C-160 has one there. 53 minutes ago, WHX?? said: I thought this was odd too. A plug that appears to be factory. Anyone knows what this is was used for? Thoughts are using it for a turbo boost gauge... Prolly end up with a stupid hour meter tho. They just remind one of how little seat time one gets on a tractor. Since this is a dedicated tiller seat time won't be much. Maybe double up the ammeter with a voltmeter?? Optional hour meter. My C-160 has one there. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,389 #12 Posted October 27 2 hours ago, WHX?? said: I thought this was odd too. A plug that appears to be factory. Anyone knows what this is was used for? That is where the factory optional spittoon would mount for smokeless tobacco users. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,215 #13 Posted October 27 29 minutes ago, 953 nut said: That is where the factory optional spittoon would mount for smokeless tobacco users. Beech nut or Red man . Beech nut was a little smoother. Ah, the good old days. @953 nut 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
