FNM tractor 1954 is often started while standing next to it - that is in front of a rear wheel.
Has anyone fitted a safety switch to ensure gearlever is in neutral before activating solenoid or can it not be done ?
Regards
Gearbox safety switch modification
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Re: Gearbox safety switch modification
My Major has an after market ignition switch fitted. When I wired it up, I made it so that you had to hold the key in the start position(spring loaded part) AND push down on the starter engagement lever, for her to turn over.
I too was guilty of standing in front of the rear wheel to start her prior to the rewire. Now I need to be seated on the tractor to start her.
Haven't tried it with the original switch though, as she never had one when I got her.
Kiwi Kev
I too was guilty of standing in front of the rear wheel to start her prior to the rewire. Now I need to be seated on the tractor to start her.
Haven't tried it with the original switch though, as she never had one when I got her.
Kiwi Kev
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66 Ford 5000 6X (semi retirement)
International 784 4WD
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66 Ford 5000 6X (semi retirement)
International 784 4WD
& looking at another tractor!
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Re: Gearbox safety switch modification
A safety switch is a good way of preventing that your beloved tractor will kill you.
I always start her up with the coupling pressed in. Easier to start and safer.
I always start her up with the coupling pressed in. Easier to start and safer.
Kind regards, Henk
Fordson New Major February 1957 Mark I
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Re: Gearbox safety switch modification
Thanks guys - the interlocking - double switch idea - sounds easy to do !