Push button starter

[garnold]

Originally Posted by Cubby guy

A few of the early Cubs had a separate starter switch, rather than the 3-position key switch. (Off-run-start)

Oh so on those the key just allowed power to the system and that's it? It did not turn all the way to start the tractor? You would have to turn the key then use this button huh. What models had this?

[Cubby guy]

As I sort of seem to very vaguely recall, the "original", the 100 and the 70 used this arrangement. There may have been more, but that is all I recall.

The key switch on those models was just a 2 position, off-run. You could crank the engine without the key being "on", but it would not start or run.

[garnold]

Originally Posted by Cubby guy

As I sort of seem to very vaguely recall, the "original", the 100 and the 70 used this arrangement.

Interesting. Thank you :-)

[darkminion_17]

Originally Posted by Cubby guy

As I sort of seem to very vaguely recall, the "original", the 100 and the 70 used this arrangement. There may have been more, but that is all I recall.

The key switch on those models was just a 2 position, off-run. You could crank the engine without the key being "on", but it would not start or run.

If it was in gear it would run into the wall,tree,foot,Little Joe ect..
That is why many have dented hoods on the front.

Whats up with the 73 you got?

[garnold]

Originally Posted by darkminion_17

If it was in gear it would run into the wall,tree,foot,Little Joe ect..
That is why many have dented hoods on the front.

Whats up with the 73 you got?

I just finished the tune up work on my 108 so I'll be pulling my 73 into the shop next. First thing I need is to pick up a wiring harness for it cuz the current one is shot. Sounds like my uncle has been talking to you more, sounds expensive hahahaha

[C5rider]

They also have a shorter one too. Check their website or, the pegs next to this button. I've wondered about it but, the longer one that someone replaced my Original's button with still works, so I've not make the jump to try the shorter one. It costs a little more, but it's the right size.

My desire is to find one that doesn't require so much pressure to engage. My son has a hard time pushing this one and the switch on my other original is MUCH easier to push.

Short starter button

[kostendorf]

Originally Posted by darkminion_17

If it was in gear it would run into the wall,tree,foot,Little Joe ect..
That is why many have dented hoods on the front.

IH had this setup on their big tractors as well. I have a 1961 farmall 460 with this setup. You can look this button up and install it on the dash. It's not a foot button.

[kostendorf]

This button will be more out of the way. what your showing is a foot starter button meant to be stepped on. Its the black button next to the cigarette lighter.
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[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by kostendorf

IH had this setup on their big tractors as well. I have a 1961 farmall 460 with this setup. You can look this button up and install it on the dash. It's not a foot button.

I suppose you could use that button..... but it is meant to be used with a solenoid. The heavy duty push button on the "O", 70 and 100 didn't use a solenoid.

This is the button on a 460. Smaller yes, can't carry the load of a starter though without using a solenoid.

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[kostendorf]

That's why I'm here, to learn every thing I can. Thanks for the info. You guy's have forgotten more than I know about these cubs.