head lights

[save_old_iron]

Originally Posted by R Bedell

The 108 has a standard Starter/Generator (S/G). The S/G does NOT produce an A/C voltage.

Understood. I was offering an explanation for his curiosity about "another tractor" he had at one time - which most likely did have a dual output stator.

[cub108]

thanks for the responses.

the #2 question i had was from the WF wiring diagram. the wire is purple then goes to yellow. what is the cylinder thing inbetween the purple and yellow wire. i will use 14g wire


can i use 5x7 car lights? i have seen it done on here before, and they will give off way more light. will the S/G still charge the battery
thanks

[R Bedell]

The maximum output of the S/G is 12V @ 15Amps. As long as the total light load is less than 10A, you should be good to go.

[sawdustdad]

Originally Posted by cub108

thanks for the responses.

the #2 question i had was from the WF wiring diagram. the wire is purple then goes to yellow. what is the cylinder thing inbetween the purple and yellow wire. i will use 14g wire


can i use 5x7 car lights? i have seen it done on here before, and they will give off way more light. will the S/G still charge the battery
thanks

I think 5 x 7 car lights will draw too much current and eventually deplete the battery if they exceed the max S/G charging capacity. Plus, you'll need heavier wiring and a larger fuse. If you want more light, you might try a pair of marine halogen spreader lights (http://www.iboats.com/Marine-Deck-Fl...view_id.236397). Unless you go with some of the new LED versions. The 50 watt halogens will draw about 1 amp more current than the 35 watt round lamps that are normally used.

[cub108]

do i need to put this thing in line?
the #2 question i had was from the WF wiring diagram. the wire is purple then goes to yellow. what is the cylinder thing inbetween the purple and yellow wire


if i the s/g maxes out at 15amps. why do i need to be less than 10amps?
mike

[R Bedell]

You have to have some reserve for the Ignition Coil. If you ran the lighting total to 15A, once you turned the lights on, you would kill the engine.

[cub108]

ok, i will stay at 10 amps


do you know this answer?
do i need to put this thing in line?
the #2 question i had was from the WF wiring diagram. (from this site) the wire is purple then goes to yellow. what is the cylinder thing inbetween the purple and yellow wire

[Matt G.]

Originally Posted by cub108

what is the cylinder thing inbetween the purple and yellow wire

I don't have the wiring diagram in front of me, but it's likely the fuse that's been discussed at length recently in this thread.

[sawdustdad]

Originally Posted by cub108

what is the cylinder thing inbetween the purple and yellow wire

Push the cylinder together (end to end) and twist. It should come apart, a fuse is inside.

[TommyK]

Originally Posted by cub108

ok, i will stay at 10 amps


do you know this answer?
do i need to put this thing in line?
the #2 question i had was from the WF wiring diagram. (from this site) the wire is purple then goes to yellow. what is the cylinder thing inbetween the purple and yellow wire

Cub108, the cylinder thing between the purple and yellow wire is a symbol for the connection between the 2 wires. It's not a symbol for a fuse, if that's what you're wondering. There is one fuse, in the yellow wire running from the light switch to the charge indicator. I can take pics if you need them.