[Farmall] Light switch for converted 12v '55 cub

[Mike Sloane]

The original four position switch was used with the early Cubs that used 
a generator cut-out instead of a regular voltage regulator. I am pretty 
sure that the '55 used a "regular" three position switch. (I have a '55 
Cub, but have never looked closely at the switch, but I can if you still 
have questions.)

If you look at the TM Tractors website <http://www.tmtractor.com> and 
specifically at:
<http://www.tmtractor.com/new/el/el_002newparts.htm>, you can see the 
different switches and go by their serial number reference. Their 
switches come complete with knob. Your only problem is going to be 
figuring out the right connections to the terminals. I can probably get 
you an image of the back of the switch and the wires if you contact me 
off-line at <mikesloane at verizon.net>

Mike

On 6/25/2010 9:07 AM, Dale wrote:
>
> My '55 cub was converted from 6v to 12v, but the guy doing the work
> simply cut the wires to the lights until they were changed to 12v
> bulbs.  I have done that, but now I need a new LIGHT SWITCH.  The old
> one apparently had been replaced at some time with a cheesy toggle
> switch, and now I want to put on an "original" one.  As many times as
> I have looked at the parts manuals, I just can't figure out which
> switch.  Obviously I need 12v, but is it 3- or 4-position?  I have
> the two round-backed (not tear-drop or flat-backed) headlights, and
> one combination taillight - round backed, with a sealed beam with red
> paint on the rear and a small bulb shining behind through an
> unpainted hole.  It also has a switch on the outside, but it is
> missing the knob.
>
> And speaking of knobs, which knob on the panel switch would be right,
> the "early" one or the "later" one?
>
> So, what I need are: Light switch Knob for light switch Knob for
> taillight
>
> I am just finishing reassembly after a partial restoration, but
> cannot go much further until I get the panel back in place, and I
> want to get the switch first, so thank you or any info.  Oh, and if
> you have a particular vendor for these, let me know.
>
> Dale Finch flya737 at aol.com 919-360-799
>
>
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