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Which hole for the lights?

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'52 8N (MD)

06-06-2003 18:27:16




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I know that some years previous to 1952 had winged headlight brackets, I'm guessing that's why there's two punch out holes on each hood panel. I've got the round headlight brackets, which hole do I punch out? Also where does the 14525 pigtail from the headlight switch connect to the juice? Thanks, wc




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Scott

06-07-2003 03:53:52




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 Re: Which hole for the lights? in reply to '52 8N (MD), 06-06-2003 18:27:16  
The front hole is used for the later lights. Get current from the junction terminal block on the back of the dash, one terminal will let you have lights without the key on and the other terminal requires the key to be on (recommend).



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Thanks to you Scott

06-07-2003 04:35:33




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 Re: Re: Which hole for the lights? in reply to Scott, 06-07-2003 03:53:52  
I still can't get to the terminal block with a 5" pigtail from the headlight switch, can I?



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'52 8N (MD)

06-07-2003 18:37:03




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 Re: Re: Re: Which hole for the lights? in reply to Thanks to you Scott, 06-07-2003 04:35:33  
I finally got a light and took the tool box out. The terminal block really is right above it. Tx, wc



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RWK in WI

06-07-2003 07:27:26




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 Re: Re: Re: Which hole for the lights? in reply to Thanks to you Scott, 06-07-2003 04:35:33  
The lead from the switch should go to one side of a fuse holder and the other side of the fuse holder goes to the terminal block.
You don't want to risk a short burning up the N.



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Scott

06-07-2003 11:26:39




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Which hole for the lights? in reply to RWK in WI, 06-07-2003 07:27:26  
The switch has a fuse in it already.



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I wish '52 8N (MD)

06-07-2003 17:52:28




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Which hole for the lights? in reply to Scott, 06-07-2003 11:26:39  
The cheap bums don't even give you a fuse anymore when you buy the switch. I called the NH dealer, they said 2 amps is the spec. I've read elsewhere here that 20 amps is what people suggest. That seems way too high. wc



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souNdguy

06-07-2003 22:13:58




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Which hole for the lights? in reply to I wish '52 8N (MD), 06-07-2003 17:52:28  
20 amps is more like a car headlight circuit breaker rating... if your n is till 6 volt... your genny doesn't even put out that amperage probably..... I wouldn't use a 20 amp fuse unless I were running 15-18 amps worth of load.. and if you are.. I hope you got a big battery, or a alternator...

Got with about 20% over your load, or so... allow some overages for marginal filaments, mild corrosion, etc.. saves headaches rather than pinning it down to the exact amp rating.. but still provides protection on a short circuit..

Make sure you get a good ground.. if the dogleg isn't providing it, run a ground wire to the back of the mounting bracket, and find a good ground somewhere else on the tractor.

Figure your wattage divide by the volts...that is amps.. ohms law...

soundguy

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'52 8N (MD)

06-08-2003 03:59:20




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Which hole for the lig in reply to souNdguy, 06-07-2003 22:13:58  
Thanks Rob. I figured I'd try about a 4 amp fuse. I've rewired these Sparex lamps so I will be running a ground along with the feed. I haven't decided whether or not to take the ground all the way to the ground strap or not. The alternator is very convenient but I don't know which connection on it is the ground (if any). Any ideas for grounding in the immediate area welcome. wc



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souNdguy

06-08-2003 10:01:50




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Which hole for the in reply to '52 8N (MD), 06-08-2003 03:59:20  
Unless you have a really weird breed of alternator, the housing itself will be ground... that is what is attatched to the engine casting, etc.. and it is what would be common to the ground strap for the battery.

Any good ground you can find will work... less wire the better.. less chances to snag, and less path for the ole' electrons to do their business thru.

Soundguy



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