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    • January 30, 2021 at 10:05 am #49524
      DavidPrivett
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        got the new style regulator installed and works perfect it is epoxy poured instead of just a pressed together seal so maybe it will last longer. I noticed that the start switch is very sluggish returning to the run position after the engine start is used . I seen that the ford tractor d5nn11n501a switch has been suggested as a replacement has anyone had experience using that switch over the OEM and what do you think and any suggestions? thanks Dave

      • January 30, 2021 at 10:50 am #49525
        Piper184
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          Hi Dave,

          No experience with the Ford switch but have saved the number just in case. My Jinma switch is working just fine after 14 years (I know I just jinxed it!)

          I would suggest trying to spray some circuit cleaner into the switch. Likely just a little dirty inside. Could be the switch itself or just the key tumblers that are gummed up.

        • January 30, 2021 at 5:43 pm #49526
          DavidPrivett
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            yeah being cheap I tried that first and it still does not return as I would like it , so out it goes. I sure do not want it to stick and not turn off the starter and the wife not notice until she sees smoke. yeah the new switch was less than 20  bucks with shipping.

          • January 30, 2021 at 6:26 pm #49527
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              not as expensive as I would have guessed.

              Good choice. Maybe I should buy one for my spares box.

              Where did you get it?

            • January 31, 2021 at 8:14 am #49528
              DavidPrivett
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                yeah I though that it was cheap enough why fool around with a 16 year old switch, I will let you know how easy the change out goes. and where I got it from.

              • February 5, 2021 at 6:09 pm #49537
                DavidPrivett
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                  well I switched out the switch and it is not ideal but doable . The switch is labeled it has a heater section and it does it is just that it is only hot when it is in the start mode. I did not want that. So my tractor has the lights wired threw the accessories part of the circuit not off the switch directly. So I added a start button to the light portion of the switch so when I move the key to the lights on position I can then use the push switch to heat the glow plugs, works well, just a little more modification that I thought I would have to do, but the switch is rated at 35 amps so I think it should work out . Oh I had to add the button because the heaters would not turn off without interrupting the circuit just in case  you were wondering.

                • February 5, 2021 at 8:03 pm #49538
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                    That is interesting. Thanks for posting.

                    The info I had indicated it was a one for one wire replacement.

                    I put a solenoid in my glow plug circuit years ago to take the strain off of the contacts in the key switch.

                    Glad you got it working.

                  • February 6, 2021 at 8:47 am #49539
                    DavidPrivett
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                      yeah I went the other way I was having trouble with the starter so I added a relay to take the amp draw off the switch and put the load closer to  the battery. I do not understand what wiring standards the Chinese use but they need to change it. To small of wire for the amp loads they are designed to run.

                    • February 6, 2021 at 9:31 am #49540
                      Piper184
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                        Agreed. The wiring is a weak spot on our little tractors. Components are under sized and of poor quality. Fortunately for us there isn’t much wiring and it is really simple and easy to get at.

                        My neighbor bought a fancy smancy Branson with a cab and all the bells and whistles. It developed a short in the wiring and he can’t turn on the lights without blowing a fuse. Spent big $ on a shop manual that is probably the best manual I have ever seen. Includes color pictures of many components. Wires are of good quality and connectors are too. Problem is he can’t get to much of wiring without tearing half the tractor apart. Since the local dealer went under he is going to have to learn to fix it himself or pay big big $$$ to have a short circuit fixed. Glad I’m not him.

                      • February 8, 2021 at 9:03 pm #49547
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                          just as a side note my glow plugs work much better now there must have been a resistance fault in the old switch I changed out.

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