Southern_Secret 463 #26 Posted February 3, 2022 Sorry i didn't scroll up enough to see, you have just about got it fixed sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianX128 107 #27 Posted February 3, 2022 16 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: Why? What's wrong with that? Worst part is, all I know without tracing stuff is that switch is to shut it off since the Magnum is a magneto ignition and I left the old ignition on the tractor when I did the engine swap. The rest of that is a mystery. I think part of it is a mess from me getting the charging system working and part of it pre-dates me messing with it. Everything currently works, so it's tempting to just get the ignition to shut off the engine properly and eliminate that switch and just neaten that up as best as I can and secure it somehow. I'm fearful I'm going to cause a "have to start over" scenario if I dig too deep there which would be different if everything was all original parts and not decades of winging it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,720 #28 Posted February 3, 2022 @BrianX128 , referring to that wiring picture , partial answer is staring at you , I use these to easily go to solid wiring ,https://www.harborfreight.com/18-inch-low-voltage-multi-colored-test-leads-66717.html? . make sense ? that way you might even pick up function from a different start point , rather than diving into the mess. another thing I do on rewire is eliminate / change original set up , WIRE WRAP , every run, install wire hangers , eliminate tight chafing bends , ( is this making sense ? ) replace plug in areas with new OREGON wire connections , dielectric grease , test as you go to verify operation at every hook up . those alligator clips are very handy , they are all over the net . also tye your electrical grounding, into the battery bolt ground cable point . and extend from there , to any , needed connection , like rectifier , and headlights , only a suggestion , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,450 #29 Posted February 4, 2022 On 2/2/2022 at 3:22 PM, Jeff-C175 said: You mean this? Every one of those wires looks **** and span to me, too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #30 Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Every one of those wires looks **** and span to me, too. You do of course mean " **** " and span, right? I wonder if the forum is going to censor alternate spellings? [edit: nope, that didn't work either! what about " **** " ?] [edit: nope, that didn't work either! I give up] {edit: no I don't. More'n one way to skin a cat! " Edited February 4, 2022 by Jeff-C175 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,450 #31 Posted February 4, 2022 11 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: " Yep, that was it and hoping enough members remembered the phrase to fill in the ****! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #32 Posted February 4, 2022 1 minute ago, Handy Don said: Yep, that was it and hoping enough members remembered the phrase to fill in the ****! I'm surprised that the cleaning product is still on the market. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,720 #33 Posted February 4, 2022 @Southern_Secret those pulley issues are a common thing , typically on a problem , I really look at intended function, those tiny bearings , don,t help, look at every aspect , from spring pull tension to a washer enhanced fit , obviousely make the rust run out with lubricant. linkage rust and a loose end fit also don,t help function. linkage should work seamlessly ,engagement should be easy , really easy to fix. all my linkages are washed up and lubed , been installing heim joint ends for years , to correct chronic issues. never had one fail . my mule pulleys used to whiningly howl , the 3 that i have are silent now, lucas grease change out . just look at what you can improve . btw, keep it greasy , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
