porkchop 1 #1 Posted February 20, 2010 I need a part number for the ignition switch. Battery is not charging and with Pat,s help have traced it to the switch. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #2 Posted February 20, 2010 You can purchase that swtch at your local auto parts store as it is a standard 5 prong,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkchop 1 #3 Posted February 20, 2010 Thanks Rick i was hoping to get the part number and get one off the net. The parts stores around here are not what they used to be. It,s always we can have it here tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #4 Posted February 20, 2010 I can get you the part # here in a bit,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,421 #5 Posted February 20, 2010 Toro part number is 101917 Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #6 Posted February 20, 2010 it is a standard 5 prong There is no such thing as a standard 5 prong switch. Terminal orientation, number of positions, ignition type, stem length, and mounting hole style/diameter make every switch design unique - even though they might have 5 male spade terminals. The proper switch (#101917 - as previously stated) for a 1973 12 Automatic would have four positions: OFF / ACC / RUN / START and can be replaced by the more common 103990 (three position OFF / RUN-ACC / START) unit if wiring connections are checked and corrected as necessary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkchop 1 #7 Posted February 20, 2010 I have a wiring drawing and plan on doing away with the plastic plug in favor of insulated spade connectors. (The plug is in bad shape) As long as I hook the 3 position switch up the same will it be ok? I will only use four of the wires and will not use the wire that go,s from the plug to the light switch since i have already hooked the lights to their own fused circut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #8 Posted February 20, 2010 There is no such thing as a standard 5 prong switch. Terminal orientation, number of positions, ignition type, stem length, and mounting hole style/diameter make every switch design unique - even though they might have 5 male spade terminals. TT,I stand corrected, Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #9 Posted February 21, 2010 I have a wiring drawing and plan on doing away with the plastic plug in favor of insulated spade connectors. (The plug is in bad shape) As long as I hook the 3 position switch up the same will it be ok? I will only use four of the wires and will not use the wire that go,s from the plug to the light switch since i have already hooked the lights to their own fused circut. Stens offers a universal pigtail for 5 terminal switches but the colors don't match anything I have ever installed one on. The lighting circuit was initially fed through the ignition switch to prevent shutting the tractor off but leaving the lights on (think daytime operation) which naturally "kills" the battery. The three position switch will work as long as it has the required I, B, S, and R (A is for accessory) terminals and is wired accordingly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkchop 1 #10 Posted February 21, 2010 Thanks gentlemen one has been ordered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites