Allis b starter

Scooter90 · Nov 20, 2019

I have a 1941 Allis b with a magneto and already converted to 12 v system. ( the ground is negative) It has a kill switch and a starter rod. Can I change that to a key switch only or a switch and starter button and how would I wire it. An image or photo would really help.

chaskaduo · Nov 20, 2019

This is a good article that Rodney K. Thompson, AKA Rod (NH) has written up and put on his web site.

http://www.rodnh.byethost12.com/acb/solenoid starter/solenoid start.htm HTH Elliott

chaskaduo · Nov 20, 2019

The NAPA Kit referred to is Echlin # SF139. Need a big heavy duty soldering iron or torch to heat up a large bolt to do the soldering of the threaded post. Some people have suggested drill and tap, but I think that might be a little on the weak side.

Scooter90 · Nov 20, 2019

That s a BIG. Help. Thanks!

Jim Phelps · Nov 21, 2019

I am no electrical expert but I can say this, my B that I inherited from my father was switched over to a key switch. So I know
it can be done.

old · Nov 21, 2019

Ah but does it have a mag or a distributor?? One with a distributor it is easy to do the key switch but a mag since it is a stand alone system doing a key switch to spin it over and also shut it down is hard if it can even be done

Bob · Nov 22, 2019

(quoted from post at 12:14:43 11/21/19) Ah but does it have a mag or a distributor?? One with a distributor it is easy to do the key switch but a mag since it is a stand alone system doing a key switch to spin it over and also shut it down is hard if it can even be done

I've converted quite a few old tractors to a solenoid and key switch starting system.

A garden tractor or small engine key switch of the type the shorts out the magneto to shut down the engine does the job on a mag-equipped full-sized tractor, as well.

old · Nov 22, 2019

Bob your right but would the common man know how to wire one of those up?? Up till you posted this I had never thought about a lawn mower ignition type switch.

Ted in NE-OH · Nov 22, 2019

Linc doesn't work

chaskaduo · Nov 23, 2019

Type or copy paste into your web browser url

www.rodnh.byethost12.com/acb/solenoid%20starter/solenoid%20start.htm

Scooter90 · Nov 23, 2019

(quoted from post at 06:49:07 11/23/19)
Type or copy paste into your web browser url

www.rodnh.byethost12.com/acb/solenoid%20starter/solenoid%20start.htm

I ended up going to Rodnh.byethost12.com. Plus I was able to see one on another similar tractor so I think I have it now. Thanks!

1954Frank · Nov 25, 2019

Very cool info. I don't know when/if I may use it, but still good to learn more stuff. I suppose that idea would work on other starter applications. Thanks Rod for sharing.

chaskaduo · Nov 25, 2019

(quoted from post at 09:38:43 11/23/19)

(quoted from post at 06:49:07 11/23/19)
Type or copy paste into your web browser url

www.rodnh.byethost12.com/acb/solenoid%20starter/solenoid%20start.htm

Click to expand...

I ended up going to Rodnh.byethost12.com. Plus I was able to see one on another similar tractor so I think I have it now. Thanks!

The link still works for me, I'm using Win10 with explorer11 browser. You still got to the article and that's what matters. Looks like its gonna help others to. Rod has more article that are very helpful also.

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