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Arthur Strader

12-23-2005 14:51:14




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I have decided it is time to rewire my 8N must
of it (the wiring) has just about had it.You would not believe that one of the owners along the line even used drop cords to rewire.My question is whetever or not to use a wiring harness some folks say yes others say no.I have
info on the wire sizes and gage.What do you folks
think? I have never seen spools of wire in the tractor catalogs.Anyone know who sells the wire?

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bfloyd

12-25-2005 13:39:34




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 Re: 8N Wiring in reply to Arthur Strader, 12-23-2005 14:51:14  
Get a new harness from a quality manufacturer. The best will use a marine grade wire which resists corrosion. You can make your own if you adhere to the original sizes but don't skimp! Electrical problems can be a nightmare to solve if they are caused by poor wiring.



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Hobo,NC

12-23-2005 16:46:18




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 Re: 8N Wiring in reply to Arthur Strader, 12-23-2005 14:51:14  
I have the wire and the know how and have wired a many of’em. Not I git a premade harness $15.00 and use them. They also are easy to modify fer 12V set ups. Iffin it makes you fell better then make yer own I know I fell better when I make my own, but I value my time so the premade izz worth the money. Iffin ya need a harness I have’em they may also have’em here, check.



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~~HB~~ in NC

12-23-2005 15:20:04




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 Re: 8N Wiring in reply to Arthur Strader, 12-23-2005 14:51:14  
Hi Arthur,

If you are going to stick with the 6 volt electrical system that came on the tractor when it was new, definitely buy a wiring harness from your FNH dealer.

If the electrical system has been modified to 12 volt, or you plan to modify it, get several spools of wire and some wire ends from a local auto parts house and rewire it yourself. You have a maximum of 4 circuits and possibly only 3.

~~HB~~ in NC

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Tim K

12-23-2005 15:14:23




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 Re: 8N Wiring in reply to Arthur Strader, 12-23-2005 14:51:14  
If you want to keep it as original as possible, use a new harness. Take a look at some of the suppliers on this site. I re wired my 2n without at harness, but I did not car about originality. Just keep in mind that a 6v needs generally heavier wire than a 12v.



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Arthur Strader

12-24-2005 07:11:13




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 Re: 8N Wiring in reply to Tim K, 12-23-2005 15:14:23  
Tim K,
The wiring diagram I have is for a 6volt system
calling for 16,18,& 12 gauge wire.Should I change it for 12volt system which I have.Also is
this wire stranded or solid.Thanks.



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Dell (WA)

12-24-2005 11:29:25




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 Re: 8N Wiring in reply to Arthur Strader, 12-24-2005 07:11:13  
Arthur..... ...I know 8-ways to convert 8N's to 12-volts so it is hard to guess which way yer's was converted to 12-volts and that is why yer tractors wiring is "sloppy", BAD shadetree conversion.

And while some tractor parts stores will sell you a pre-made 12-volt harness, they don't come with "instructions" nor wiring diagram.

UNLESS you fully understand HOW the conversion was made, suggest you gittsum "zipp-ties" to gather all yer loose wires into an acceptable harness. Then cover yer re-made harness with split plastic tubing or wrappitt with new fresh black plastic electricians tape. And make it look purdy. All this is available at yer local hardware store, go lookin'.

As a general rule, use the SAME SIZE WIRE, 6-or-12-volts and ALWAYS STRANDED. And strangely enuff, electrons don't care what color the wire is, but us electrially challenged need color to help-us to figger out which end of which wire goes where. (tip: same color)..... ....Dell

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