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Old 04-29-2022, 08:40 AM
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Default Cub 125 rewire
I’m going to rewire my 125 since the engine will be out and at the machine shop. I would like to rewire it and install a new ignition switch. I found a replacement switch on isavetractors, but not the starting solenoid (electromagnetic switch). Is there a part number that you guys would suggest? For wire, I’m considering #10 THHN on the battery and starting circuits and #14 THHN everywhere else. Will these wire sizes be sufficient? My IH or Kohler shop manual doesn’t specify what wire size was original. I found an illustration online, but is there a link or picture on this forum so I know it’s accurate? Thanks in advance, Jay
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Old 04-29-2022, 09:31 AM
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Your wiring sizes looks to be very light (too small!!!!) Especially for the battery. I have not done any research, but.....

.....I suggest you get yourself a new wiring harness...Porch Electric makes them.
http://www.porchelectric.com/ihcub.php
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Old 04-29-2022, 09:59 AM
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For General Wiring, I use 14 MTW (Machine Tool Wire). Don't like THHN, in that it is, too stiff to work with.

4 Gauge is more in line with Battery Cables.
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Thanks for the info, I was planning on taking lots of pictures then laying out the old harness on my workbench. Then, just replace one wire at a time to minimize mistakes. I’m sure my local electrical supply house or big box home improvement store has the MTW you mentioned. I just have easy, free access to THHN. Does the THHN have the same current carrying capabilities as MTW?
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Old 04-29-2022, 04:36 PM
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MTW may be a little hard to find. THHN will work just fine, it just has the plastic sheath that makes it a bit stiffer.
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I was originally going down the same path for my Cub 147, but by the time I considered the different gauges required, all the end connectors and then thought about years down the road not having the proper color codes, decided to go with a new one.

Completely agree with Billy-O and going with a replacement from Porch Electric. They are fantastic folks to deal with.
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I bookmarked their website.
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Honestly, I have found beautiful unmolested wiring harness for sale that were plug in and play. More power to ya making your own.
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Are you referring to Porch Electric? I am probably going to go that route.
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Porch Electric......... http://www.porchelectric.com/
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