1968 Raider 12 Wiring Issues

[pfrederi 17,959]

14 hours ago, BdubRADR12 said:

I am also wondering about these two wires, they weren't hooked up to anything in the picture you see here. or anything around the dash/battery, just a loose end.

 

 

The engine was originally a magneto/points system.  Those wires came from the magneto (Under the Flywheel) and went to the points, also one was probably the kill that went to the ignition switch to shut the engine off.  they are not needed now with your battery ignition system. 

[BdubRADR12 8]

9 hours ago, pfrederi said:

 

 

The engine was originally a magneto/points system.  Those wires came from the magneto (Under the Flywheel) and went to the points, also one was probably the kill that went to the ignition switch to shut the engine off.  they are not needed now with your battery ignition system. 

ooh that makes a lot of sense, thank you.

[BdubRADR12 8]

10 hours ago, 953 nut said:

You will want to buy a five terminal ignition switch # 103-990, these are available at a variety o places for $ 20.00 or less.

Many of us use a Ford starter solenoid in place of the standard lawnmower solenoid, they are much better and cost the same or less.

The Kohler part number 41 403 06 voltage regulator is the one you should use, The new number for this is 25 403 22 and  is a good source.

Most good auto parts stores will have a selection of battery cables in various lengths, a #6 AWG will be good. 

Ok thanks, do you have a part # or link for the solenoid ? That would be helpful.  

[pfrederi 17,959]

These are available and cheap... will they last 25 years??? i have couple that have lasted 5-10 years,..

 

 

[953 nut 56,091]

Here is a  search for the Ford Solenoid, take your pick. The Ford solenoid has two small posts, the "I" post will not be used, the "S" post will go to the ignition switch "S" terminal.  https://www.google.com/search?q=ford+solenoid&rlz=1C1JZAP_enUS981US981&oq=&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCQgAECMYJxjqAjIJCAAQIxgnGOoCMgkIARAjGCcY6gIyCQgCECMYJxjqAjIJCAMQIxgnGOoCMgkIBBAjGCcY6gIyCQgFECMYJxjqAjIJCAYQIxgnGOoCMgkIBxAjGCcY6gLSAQkyNDYxNmowajeoAgiwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Here is the lowest price Ebay voltage regulator link I found.      https://www.ebay.com/itm/356251053268?_skw=Kohler+4140306+voltage+regulator&itmmeta=01JEYPCQQ5F0Q5FPBDBV42N8WZ&hash=item52f237acd4:g:5okAAOSwC51nGgVo&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKlW7FnhQMt%2BJtj0Joh3nBZu0K4voYjkUVZldvpQ%2BfSk1Ko31EVs%2B74br3ugUTIxCb2905CO%2BWxTEWcsN1AbK6u%2BxUnxKdv1IV2m3Ege7Jy25wbwzX9ga92hMeJUWG09VCbyQL2uUl53vI5T0RrPlJBKCg5mt5%2FJtVC%2BjoCzU3479AHinG5FAAUy%2BBj7hS3vlKBBTZYdE%2BohUD%2Bht6UdClrXahVeEy6fhFL6ZA%2BNaBVacDWqbAzdwEJOTExsumMBZiqKqkHX%2FFe5SVD9OV9oHEL1|tkp%3ABk9SR9j7stb3ZA

[BdubRADR12 8]

17 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

Here is a  search for the Ford Solenoid, take your pick. The Ford solenoid has two small posts, the "I" post will not be used, the "S" post will go to the ignition switch "S" terminal.  https://www.google.com/search?q=ford+solenoid&rlz=1C1JZAP_enUS981US981&oq=&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCQgAECMYJxjqAjIJCAAQIxgnGOoCMgkIARAjGCcY6gIyCQgCECMYJxjqAjIJCAMQIxgnGOoCMgkIBBAjGCcY6gIyCQgFECMYJxjqAjIJCAYQIxgnGOoCMgkIBxAjGCcY6gLSAQkyNDYxNmowajeoAgiwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Here is the lowest price Ebay voltage regulator link I found.      https://www.ebay.com/itm/356251053268?_skw=Kohler+4140306+voltage+regulator&itmmeta=01JEYPCQQ5F0Q5FPBDBV42N8WZ&hash=item52f237acd4:g:5okAAOSwC51nGgVo&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKlW7FnhQMt%2BJtj0Joh3nBZu0K4voYjkUVZldvpQ%2BfSk1Ko31EVs%2B74br3ugUTIxCb2905CO%2BWxTEWcsN1AbK6u%2BxUnxKdv1IV2m3Ege7Jy25wbwzX9ga92hMeJUWG09VCbyQL2uUl53vI5T0RrPlJBKCg5mt5%2FJtVC%2BjoCzU3479AHinG5FAAUy%2BBj7hS3vlKBBTZYdE%2BohUD%2Bht6UdClrXahVeEy6fhFL6ZA%2BNaBVacDWqbAzdwEJOTExsumMBZiqKqkHX%2FFe5SVD9OV9oHEL1|tkp%3ABk9SR9j7stb3ZA

That helps alot. I may aswell just redo all that. just keep factory starter and the coil.