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    Wiring caught on fire when driving

    Yep, indeed I messed up and it could have been way worse. I had to remove the toolbox at some point and never got it back in there. Normally I have a set of tools in the box ready to go. thanks to everyone who helped me diagnose what may have caused the problem. I ordered new wiring and...
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    Wiring caught on fire when driving

    Great question, but I was in the middle of a field with no fire extinguisher, so there wasn't much I could do. It didn't seem like something that was going to burn the entire tractor, so I got a video. Then I ran down to my house to get some tools to unhook the battery. By the time I got back...
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    Wiring caught on fire when driving

    Thanks everyone, I am going to replace all the wiring and see what happens. I need my neighbor to tow me off the hill behind my house first though! I should also mention that a couple minutes after I shot that video, it starting cranking the starter on its own. The ignition was off. I...
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    Wiring caught on fire when driving

    It's a 6V system, so it has a generator, not an alternator, at least that's my understanding. I replaced the wiring harness about 4 years ago, and tied it down to all the same points as the original wiring. If I'm going to take the time to rewire it again, does anyone recommend converting...
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    Wiring caught on fire when driving

    Hi - I've been utilizing this forum for several years now and have always found valuable information, so thanks for that, but I've never posted before. I have a 1949 8N that gets limited use, mostly for assisting with work around my property, pulling trailers, mowing tall grass with the brush...
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