stanpjr 12 #1 Posted September 3, 2018 Can anyone recommend a replacement ignition switch for a 1968 commando 8. Have an old wheelhorse part number 7262 but searches have shown nothing. 🙏 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #2 Posted September 3, 2018 Does this help ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,879 #3 Posted September 3, 2018 Upgrade to a 5 pin ignition switch and solenoid 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,699 #4 Posted September 3, 2018 5 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Upgrade to a 5 pin ignition switch and solenoid Yeah that ^^^^^^^ Put the high current in the solenoid where it belongs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,243 #5 Posted September 4, 2018 The 7262 is the key part number for the 7263 switch. You read it correctly but it is a mistake in the parts list. Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,132 #6 Posted September 4, 2018 Use this switch. I've used many and never had an issue. It's pricey, but I'm and originality nut and I don't like to use a solenoid. https://www.ebay.com/p/Key-Switch-Off-ignition-ign-start-Cole-Hersee-95521b-Wheel-Horse-4988-or-7263/22005879834 Mike 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,720 #7 Posted September 14, 2018 I'm glad I found this thread. The switch on my 854 is bad. I thought about the solenoid thing but there's just something cool about starting these things without the solenoid click so I just ordered the ebay switch. When I get more time I want to see if the seller has a physical store cuz he's only about a half hour away. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,699 #8 Posted September 15, 2018 On 9/4/2018 at 8:58 AM, Mike'sHorseBarn said: Use this switch. I've used many and never had an issue. It's pricey, but I'm and originality nut and I don't like to use a solenoid. https://www.ebay.com/p/Key-Switch-Off-ignition-ign-start-Cole-Hersee-95521b-Wheel-Horse-4988-or-7263/22005879834 Mike I definitely understand the thought process there. I'm like that for some things as well. Normally, on the work tractors we have here, I go for functionality over originality. But in this case.... 19 hours ago, Racinbob said: .... there's just something cool about starting these things without the solenoid click..... I have to agree. I'm going to try this switch. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol~horses 4 #9 Posted September 24, 2018 gonna check out the switch...thanks...don't need the solenoid,eh? kinda like that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,699 #10 Posted September 24, 2018 I got that switch in the mail the other day for the 1267 and installed it. Really like that different sound those starter generator engines have. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,861 #11 Posted September 24, 2018 This drawing shows what needs to be changed if you do go with the 103-990 five pin ignition switch and a solenoid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 3,132 #12 Posted September 25, 2018 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I got that switch in the mail the other day for the 1267 and installed it. Really like that different sound those starter generator engines have. Glad you like it! It even comes with the original style key. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,699 #13 Posted September 25, 2018 10 minutes ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: Glad you like it! It even comes with the original style key. Yes I noticed. I got a kick out of that. Thank you for the recommendation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
