Lights on older tractor

Dutchman · Jan 25, 2009

I'm working on the lights on my older tractor.. the shell,reflecter and glass is good, ...
I'm in need of the Hook-up .. where the wire from the outside , and the wire on the inside hook-up to.. [ not sure what you call it ]
Also one of my lights have a switch, goes from lite to red lite ...
QUESTION ; Is there anybody that sells these or makes them ??? or what can I do ??
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THANKS in Advance .. for Any and All advice..
.... Mark ....

John B. · Jan 25, 2009

Mark,

log onto oemtractorparts.com they sell IH parts and should have what you need.

John

Patsdeere · Jan 25, 2009

Is it a little round plastic thing (see link)? If so there are many places that carry them. Steiners, Sharps (external_link.com), and many others. I think napa might even carry them.

In regards to the switches, I think steiners also has those. They are pricy though.
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Dave Sherburne NY · Jan 25, 2009

My son used to be the parts man at an IH dealer. He said they got them from JD.

buickddeere · Jan 25, 2009

Some of those older tractors only had 8 to 12amp generators.
There were some 20 amp 12V Delco's # 1100309,1100341. And 35amp 6V Delco 1100038,1100027 used on two cylinder diesels.That work well enough making 12V just by swapping regulators.
Charging the battery, running the ignition system and three lights at 4 amps each isn't going to work. In particular if the tractor does any idling or putting around at less than 2/3 throttle.
Fortunately LED work lamps and LED replacement LED 1156 and 1157 style lamps exist.
The good 40 diode units throw a clear bright white light similar to a 15W headlight and draw less than 1/2 amp each.
Make certain the regulator is set with a volt meter instead of somebody looking at the ammeter and headlights then guessing. 13.8V summer and 14.2V winter.
Some people think that the $49.99 Napa S10i one wire alternator is the solution. However if you check the archives on this site. You will find most people get into trouble trying to make the swap.

Lights on older tractor

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