Buyer beware! Aftermarket stuff

[Evguy 556]

The saga, I just wanted an ignition switch to replace missing switch on my 314.

I bought a switch on eBay, the switch they said fit, was incorrect. I ordered the correct switch from another vendor, looking correct, I installed it.

 I kept blowing a fuse, I had done a lot

of wiring changes with engine swap.

After checking all my work, I found the new switch grounding battery and acc as it was turned on, in run it was fine, between off and run It shorted battery to ground.

Cheap parts are cheap for a reason.

 

[ebinmaine 67,484]

7 minutes ago, Evguy said:

Cheap parts are cheap for a reason.

A valid warning that should be well heeded.   

I've had EXACTLY the same issue.  

 

I now stick to known name brands for ignition switches and have advised others to do so as you are today.  

 

For a Wheelhorse tractor I try VERY hard to use OEM switches ONLY.  

103990 or 103991. 

For $20 or $25 shipped to my door... Why use anything else?

 

[Evguy 556]

14 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

A valid warning that should be well heeded.   

I've had EXACTLY the same issue.  

 

I now stick to known name brands for ignition switches and have advised others to do so as you are today.  

 

For a Wheelhorse tractor I try VERY hard to use OEM switches ONLY.  

103990 or 103991. 

For $20 or $25 shipped to my door... Why use anything else?

 

Where do you get the oem for that price?

[Pullstart 62,851]

11 minutes ago, Evguy said:

Where do you get the oem for that price?

At his door 

 

[ebinmaine 67,484]

10 minutes ago, Evguy said:

Where do you get the oem for that price?

Various places off the interwebs.  

One must be cautious to avoid words like replaces or fits. 

 

 

[EB-80/8inPA 1,641]

8 hours ago, Pullstart said:

At his door 

 

That’s a whole nuther level of wiseheimering.  Thanks for the chuckle!

Edited August 31, 2022 by EB-80/8inPA

[953 nut 55,223]

11 hours ago, Pullstart said:

At his door 

 

Made my ribs hart and mine ain't even broke.            

[ebinmaine 67,484]

2 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

Made my ribs hart and mine ain't even broke.            

Ooooooooooooooo 

[rmaynard 15,458]

11 hours ago, Evguy said:

Where do you get the oem for that price?

https://www.amazon.com/GENUINE-OEM-TORO-PARTS-ASSY-SWITCH/dp/B0195V4I8Y/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=toro+103990&qid=1661948478&sr=8-4

 

Just one example.

[Evguy 556]

3 hours ago, rmaynard said:

https://www.amazon.com/GENUINE-OEM-TORO-PARTS-ASSY-SWITCH/dp/B0195V4I8Y/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=toro+103990&qid=1661948478&sr=8-4

 

Just one example.

Thanks, but for some reason the switch I need is 40-80 bucks. Not sure why. Same switch under Hustler brand is far less.

[rmaynard 15,458]

1 hour ago, Evguy said:

Thanks, but for some reason the switch I need is 40-80 bucks. Not sure why. Same switch under Hustler brand is far less.

What is the part number for the one you want?

[Evguy 556]

It’s showing 92-6785 Toro number, it a 314-8  1993, uses magneto.  5 pin switch 

[rmaynard 15,458]

You are correct. On Amazon the Genuine Toro 92-6785 is $41.22 with free shipping. 

 

It's your choice, aftermarket for about $18 or Toro for $41. They are both probably made in China.

[Evguy 556]

I ended up getting a stens brand, working properly now 

[ebinmaine 67,484]

2 minutes ago, Evguy said:

I ended up getting a stens brand, working properly now 

Excellent.  

Glad to hear it's up n going.