Racer 28 4 #1 Posted December 5, 2017 Looking for a new key switch for my charger 12. The only # I'm finding on it is a pat # 3497644. I bought one at Lowe's but the terminals are different. Anyone have info on where to get one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,958 #2 Posted December 5, 2017 The Charger 12 came in several configurations. Some had a Magneto and some had an ignition coil powered from the battery. Each had it's own switch. This manual shows a lot of options. Tractor 1972 Bronco 14 Charger 10 Charger 12 Automatics OM Wiring #A-5299.pdf 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,175 #3 Posted December 5, 2017 I get mine at Oreilly's auto, about $12 as I recall, I've also seen them at a couple other auto stores 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,958 #4 Posted December 5, 2017 If you know the model number post it and we can know for sure. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,500 #5 Posted December 5, 2017 to the Racer. You came to the right place for help. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,748 #8 Posted December 5, 2017 I see you are from Medford. We have some great members in your area who might have a new or used one for sale. @wheelhorseman https://www.wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/index.html may have one .... wouldn't hurt to ask. Let us know. Make sure you get the right switch as you can easily let the smoke out of electrical components if not correct as 953 nut mentioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racer 28 4 #9 Posted December 5, 2017 Where do I find the model #? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,927 #10 Posted December 5, 2017 Try looking on the hood stand, near the top, under the dash housing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,748 #11 Posted December 5, 2017 Or just put up a pic of your tractor Racer...the fellas here like to play guess that model! Keeps us sharp on model ID's ! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racer 28 4 #12 Posted December 5, 2017 I'll take some pics after work for you guys 😁 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,334 #13 Posted December 5, 2017 Pictures are important. As said above these tractors come with different ignition systems over the production period,. Add to that when the breakerless system broke down they were often replaced with a battery system. Improvident to know what you have as they are wired differently and used different ignition switches. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,958 #15 Posted December 5, 2017 You have a 1972 Charger 12. It has a battery powered ignition system just like the one on page 7 of the manual I attached, on the right. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,748 #16 Posted December 5, 2017 Nice tractor BTW 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,958 #17 Posted December 5, 2017 Here you go. 1 1972 charger 12 ignition switch.pdf 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racer 28 4 #18 Posted December 6, 2017 Thanks 953 nut! Looks like Amazon has one😊 Also thanks to everyone else for the help, I can see this forum being a big help! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skippy1969 135 #20 Posted December 8, 2017 I bought a new key switch for my C160 at my Wheelhouse Toro dealer. It's still available and the same as yours. It is an original Indak brand too, not a cheap knockoff. Price was $16.85 plus tax. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,748 #21 Posted December 8, 2017 On 12/5/2017 at 7:21 PM, Racer 28 said: I can see this forum being a big help! Now you're thinking! Glad we could help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racer 28 4 #22 Posted December 17, 2017 Ok, so I have the key switch and the plug but I'm not able to find the wire connectors that lock into the plug? Anyone have an idea of where I can find them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,958 #23 Posted December 17, 2017 NAPA has a good line of terminals. You will want the ones that lock into your plug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,334 #24 Posted December 17, 2017 Standard Motor Products HP7220 Universal 1/4" Female Slide Terminal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,770 #25 Posted December 17, 2017 On 12/5/2017 at 9:09 AM, WHX12 said: you can easily let the smoke out of electrical components if not correct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites