7 years & I finally got one!!

[Southern_Secret 463]

@biged77 When i was takeing the tractor apart and cleaning it, I tore the wires out of the switch. The tractor still cranks and runs like it is suppose to, my oil switch just doesn't work. That switch that you have there, does it work cause i wouldnt mind having thta function working on mine even if it's not all that important?

[Southern_Secret 463]

42 minutes ago, squonk said:

You would have to rig the wires so the engine will start

@squonk It still cranks and runs, but if you tie the wires then it want start, but i guess thats because its making the tractor think there is no oil in the motor

[953 nut 55,280]

1 hour ago, Southern_Secret said:

@squonk well i keep a check on my oil, if i tie the wires that go to the oil switch together (the ones that go from the tractor to the oil switch it's self) that it won't let it turn over. ?

Your low oil switch (oil sentry) is a normally closed switch (sitting on the shelf with no pressure or force applied it is closed). If engine oil is correct the float will rise and open the switch, if it is low the switch will close. When this switch closes it activates a relay opining the connection between the ignition switch "S" terminal and the solenoid. It will not stop a running engine, it will prevent you from starting the engine with a low oil level.

[Southern_Secret 463]

@953 nut yea once i get it running i have been twisting the wires together thinking that would make my hour meter work lol

[WHX?? 48,823]

My vote is ditch the oil sentry...plug it ...  and get into the habit of checking oil frequently.  But I am with Gregor and don't have a Magnum. 

@roadapples I didn't know you worked at NAPA ??? For 50 years??? Does this mean you and Squonky are blood bros?!?! 

[23 Reo 229]

That's a great Wheel Horse. Just keep the fluids clean, keep the filters clean, make sure everything is lubricated and use fresh treated gas. Work your tractor and have fun.

[Gregor 4,846]

9 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

But I am with Gregor and don't have a Magnum

I don't have a Magnum "ON" a tractor.  But it does not have an oil switch.

Edited November 30, 2021 by Gregor

[WHX?? 48,823]

Sorry 'Apples I misread that you worked at a NAPA 50 years ago.... you are an old coot then... still not sure you are related to Squonky tho,,,

Is that a vertical Greg or am I just lookin at the pic wrong? KT series two? 

[Gregor 4,846]

5 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Sorry 'Apples I misread that you worked at a NAPA 50 years ago.... you are an old coot then... still not sure you are related to Squonky tho,,,

Is that a vertical Greg or am I just lookin at the pic wrong? KT series two? 

MV16  Spec  56506  Vertical shaft, yes.

Edited November 30, 2021 by Gregor

[pfrederi 17,741]

12 hours ago, Gregor said:

I don't have a Magnum "ON" a tractor.  But it does not have an oil switch.

 

 

Twins would not have an oil switch they had oil pressure sending units. (pressurized lube system).  magnum singles were just splash so a low oil switch was used.

[biged77 113]

I'll be glad to send it to you. PM me to work out details.  I checked the switch, it functions correctly with l-2 ohms resistance when actuated.

Be careful installing the switcn.  It has to be vertical within 4 dergrees (NC marking up) according to the installation instructions.to keep from interfering with the oil slinger.  That's why I didn't reinstall it on my M10.

[Gregor 4,846]

14 minutes ago, biged77 said:

I'll be glad to send it to you. PM me to work out details.  I checked the switch, it functions correctly with l-2 ohms resistance when actuated.

Be careful installing the switcn.  It has to be vertical within 4 dergrees (NC marking up) according to the installation instructions.to keep from interfering with the oil slinger.  That's why I didn't reinstall it on my M10.

I don't know much about this, but it sounds to me like this switch is right up there with balance gears.

[Southern_Secret 463]

here is a short of it running right after I finished it, before it got dirty 

[Southern_Secret 463]

21 minutes ago, biged77 said:

PM me to work out details.

@biged77 im not sure i know how to PM 

[Snoopy11 5,714]

Go here and click "message"

 

https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/profile/10990-biged77/

 

Then, when Biged77 responds, you will see it here:

 

 

Don

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,553]

9 minutes ago, Southern_Secret said:

@biged77 im not sure i know how to PM 

@Snoopy11

Different on a phone.

Couple ways I can go about it.

I'll show you how I would do it from here. 

 

Click on the name of the person.

 

 

That will open up the next screen. Their own profile page. Click on the icon that is the envelope in the middle. That opens up another page that will be self-explanatory.

 

 

 

 

 

[Snoopy11 5,714]

4 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

I'll show you how I would do it from here. 

 

Don

Edited November 30, 2021 by Snoopy11

[biged77 113]

I just sent you a PM.  Click on the mail icon like explained and you will see it and can respond.  I'm glad someone can use the switch.

[Southern_Secret 463]

@biged77 i got your message and replyed. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! 

[Southern_Secret 463]

I AM JUST AMAZED, I've only been on here talking to you folks for a short time (even tho i've been reading y'all stuff for about 2 months and i fill like i know you all) and i asked about an oil switch and the fact i couldn't find one. @biged77 for no reason other than being an awesome person and trying to help me out packed one he had up and mailed it to me no questions asked!!!! I'M JUST IN SHOCK!!!! If this place doesn't show that there is more good than bad is this world, I don't know what will!!! 

[Snoopy11 5,714]

1 hour ago, Southern_Secret said:

I AM JUST AMAZED, I've only been on here talking to you folks for a short time (even tho i've been reading y'all stuff for about 2 months and i fill like i know you all) and i asked about an oil switch and the fact i couldn't find one. @biged77 for no reason other than being an awesome person and trying to help me out packed one he had up and mailed it to me no questions asked!!!! I'M JUST IN SHOCK!!!! If this place doesn't show that there is more good than bad is this world, I don't know what will!!! 

Guys who post this many pictures of their build deserve the red carpet. 

 

Don

Edited December 4, 2021 by Snoopy11

[ebinmaine 67,553]

5 hours ago, Southern_Secret said:

this place

 

 

The folks on Redsquare are... Incredible. 

 

The advice and learning, all freely given. 

About Wheelhorse sure, also about many many other things. Home repair. Vehicle repair. Etc....

 

The contributions Trina and I have received in the form of parts over the last 4+ years... I don't even know where to begin. 

I bring up a piece, a point of concern, a question... Next thing I know there's a part in the mail from halfway across the country to help us complete a build or repair. For nothing. Often we don't even pay shipping.  

 

She and I have each received a WHOLE TRACTOR from members wanting to see what she and I would do with it.  

 

We've now done fully disassembled frame off restorations on 3, mechanical restorations on several others. 

 

 

In all seriousness... I can't thank the folks here enough.  

[Southern_Secret 463]

It is an absolutely AMAZING place, and the way that the questions that you ask are not just answered but explained in a way that doesn't make you fill like a dummy, and also to help you not just fix the problem but understand it. The way y'all welcome new people in is just amazing!!

[Pullstart 62,905]

Don’ let EB just say that he’s received so many things from so many members.  I have a box of 3 piece transmission guts sitting here waiting for one of the kids’ RJ58 projects… also didn’t charge me a dime.   people are the best!