5000 diesel switch

[karl f]

does anyone know if the aftermarket starter switches such as the one on this site have the same rotation for the thermostart (ccw) as the original or are they like the new cnh replacement model (cw)?

karl f

 

[RodinNS]

I would suspect that they are like the CNH switches but I don't know that for certain.
What difference?

Rod

 

[karl f]

the NH replacement switch always makes contact with the thermostart in the start position, so if someone would use ether there is danger of an accident. with the original style one can safely use ether if they wish.

have an issue with my dad and uncle not understanding how to operate thermostart, and going right for the ether cans when it's cold out. it's actually their tractor, but i do value their lives. maybe if i can add an idiot light that glows when it's heating i can help them figure it out?


karl f

 

[RodinNS]

I wouldn't think it would be hard to add some sort of little indicator light to the dash area somewhere. Just wire it in parallel and go. Learning to use the thermostart would probably be of more value to them than using ether all the time...

Rod

 

[karl f]

(quoted from post at 14:17:37 03/12/08) I wouldn't think it would be hard to add some sort of little indicator light to the dash area somewhere. Just wire it in parallel and go. Learning to use the thermostart would probably be of more value to them than using ether all the time...

Rod

perfect spot is the blank hole below the ignition switch. otherwise the replacement clusters have those unused extra warning lamps.

karl f