John c 81 #1 Posted 17 hours ago the ignition switch has been struggling to engage the solenoid for a few months now, figured it was time for a new one, inspection shows signs of excess heat at the battery lead, which was probably due to poor connection due to corrosion/rust over it's lifetime. It kinda fell apart once I started handling it, can one of y'all tell me which way the crimp on connector is supposed to come out of the connector body ? thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,539 #2 Posted 17 hours ago (edited) Take it to a NAPA store. You should be able to slide a thin blade down alongside the terminal to release it. Edited 17 hours ago by lynnmor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,586 #3 Posted 15 hours ago (edited) 2 hours ago, John c said: can one of y'all tell me which way the crimp on connector is supposed to come out of the connector body ? There is a tab on the connector that needs to be pushed in, then the terminal will come out of the back of the plug. A pic of the connector to help you out and one source for new connectors. https://www.amazon.com/Baomain-Female-Terminals-connector-insulated/dp/B01MFEDLM4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3MJAEWPQ0MGNC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vQA9w-KcNJ6D7be3mW3pJ8Qcl9sYWNmhfgyG8JesP_UDkUN2MSqWksrooucFCMcygEJmr9oHFF4bFpKfRFMBNhJritunLrg_PziXCECZuARtvvqIO1y-enthHMjPZsw2g2fQShCx3XtdtUifenL6-s9K0cW4rg0fndsRFO1PttItxQgxY4MrE8_T1xc6SIuFHRClHGbtlo-9q_osbX338hs5vPDSewOHQjOf6DMiBGc.qhUO-HPNtSp8Ny-_un-aRGU52G7q7-URDf2x49ksR2o&dib_tag=se&keywords=female+spade+connectors+for+plugs&qid=1743790743&sprefix=female+spade+connectors+for+plugs%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-3 Edited 15 hours ago by Achto 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,488 #4 Posted 11 hours ago (edited) 5 hours ago, lynnmor said: Take it to a NAPA store. So does he take the whole tractor there or just rip out the wiring harness and take that? Another option... https://a.co/d/5EbkNl3 Edited 11 hours ago by WHX?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,476 #5 Posted 9 hours ago This video will show you how to remove and replace the Packard 56 terminals. You can buy them at NAPA or any other GOOD auto parts store. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John c 81 #6 Posted 8 hours ago Once I got it cleaned up and blown out, I saw I was fighting with nearly melted plastic too, I was able to finally get it freed up. I've got a stens branded switch coming in Sunday. I'll see if I can source new lock inn crimps locally, if not I'll make do with the basic style I have on hand. Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
