8N Starter Solenoid - Is it possible?

Previously, the tractor did not utilize the push button so I am wondering if it is possible that the starter solenoid is HOT activated versus ground activated?

If this is the case, would you suggest replacing it or would you just rewire it to accomodate a "hot" switch to the solenoid?

I wish I had thought of this last night when I was messing with the tractor but I didn't think of it until I was driving to work this morning.

Thanks again, I appreciate the support.

Rich

A real OEM 3-terminal tractor safety starter solenoid $10 (cheap) Mount it with the small center terminal against the engine so its hard to gittoo (don't ask)..... ....Dell

A jumper cable across the solenoid should tell me if the solenoid is working, right?

Good luck,
Dan

Both types are used with the grounding system used into the early '60's. Later the opposite was used but still incorporated the safety function of having to have the tranny in N before it'd kick over. (At least my tractors are that way.)

Mark

Dan