Bronco Jody 115 6 #1 Posted November 1 I just got my first tractor, it’s a 1972 Bronco 14 auto. Saved it from a scrap yard for $125. Got it running and driving. The wiring was crazy bad. It had RCA cables going to the clutch. anyway, I yanked out the mess at the bottom of the head light bulbs and tossed them. Where do I find replacement springs and contacts. I’ve been looking for hours. thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bronco Jody 115 6 #2 Posted November 1 Here’s a couple pics. the plan is to do some work with it and then restore. I’m having lots of fun going through this site and researching things. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,787 #3 Posted November 1 Lots of free knowledgeable help here, along with some fun kidding around. Love the moss and algae patina NAPA has the springs and contacts for the lights. @squonk is our resident retired NAPA guru and will be here with the part numbers. Post the model & serial numbers from the plate on the left side of the hood stand below the steering wheel/gas tank. That is a great workhorse of a tractor. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,171 #4 Posted November 1 Napa # LS6226 contact. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,393 #5 Posted November 1 Looking at the pictures I see that your Bronco has battery powered ignition which would make it a 1972 Model 1-0422 or 1-0423. I have attached a link to the owner manual that covers both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bronco Jody 115 6 #6 Posted November 1 Thanks so much guys! it is a 72. I love that it has a cigar lighter. That cracks me up. She had a weed growing in the seat and I had planned to put it in a pot for a laugh. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,653 #7 Posted November 1 @Bronco Jody 115 with patina like that , would seriously consider starting a penetrating oil soak down , that would be working / retaining / enhancing what is there ! mechanicals / electrical / hydraulic , would only enhance that ! my own experience with that is just to let it sit , any further paint related attention should be with a clean oil soaked cloth , DO NOT SAND OR REMOVE , ANY OF THAT EXISTING ORIGINAL PAINT . prefer a hot sun / dry area to allow for lubrication , conversion . having the combination of old school looks , patina , and up to date operational function , would be the deal . that paint will get oil soak dark , showing you its working , just a suggestion , recovered a lot of horse paint , at buff out stage , yours is way past that , save it ! pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,329 #8 Posted November 1 to the Jody. Thanks for saving a Classic Wheel Horse. Does the E-PTO work? You are probably aware the early Sundstrands came with ATF (pink) but many were converted to Motor oil(amber). Don't mix the two. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bronco Jody 115 6 #9 Posted November 1 It has a E-PTO that seems to be locked up. That’s a project for down the road. It did have tranny fluid. Redish and smelled like trans fluid. I replaced it but forgot to change the filter. Oops. I’ll change it again and do the filter soon. It was dirty at the bottom of the tranny. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,174 #10 Posted November 4 (edited) On 10/31/2024 at 11:10 PM, Bronco Jody 115 said: Here’s a couple pics. They can be made awfully pretty with a little work. I absolutely love my Bronco! If your tranny is strong with the ATF, keep using it! Edited November 4 by kpinnc 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bronco Jody 115 6 #11 Posted November 5 That thing looks amazing. Do you have front and rear controls with a 3 point? Must be aftermarket I’m guessing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,174 #12 Posted November 5 1 hour ago, Bronco Jody 115 said: Must be aftermarket I’m guessing Thanks and nope, I fabbed everything but the drag arms, and they came from a D-series. It has held up for more than 10 years! If you zoom in you’ll see a dual spool valve (also from a D-series) in place of the single on a Bronco. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites