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TO20 headlights

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LynnKey58

10-13-2006 08:16:39




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Recently bought my Father in laws (now deceased) 1950 TO20, can't get the headlights to work, replaced light switch and headlamps and rewired from switch to lights. They worked a little but were still dim and flickered in brightness. Now they aren't lighting at all again, any and all help will be appreciated!




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Frank (Va)

10-15-2006 05:40:48




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 Re: TO20 headlights in reply to LynnKey58, 10-13-2006 08:16:39  
Lynn,

I have the same tractor. It has a generator and not an alternator. The voltage output is a function of engine speed. At idle they will be rather dim. When you drive it around at working RPM the lights get brighter.

Also, don't forget to lubricate the generator. There are two little oil covers you pull back. Every couple of months put a drop of light machine oil in each.

Regards,

Frank

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Tim in Tenn.

10-13-2006 08:50:55




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 Re: TO20 headlights in reply to LynnKey58, 10-13-2006 08:16:39  
Sounds like a bad ground. I always run a ground wire from my negitive battery cable to each light. Is your tractor on 6v or 12v ? Make sure your headlamps are right for your voltage.



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lynnkey58

10-13-2006 12:03:06




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 Re: TO20 headlights in reply to Tim in Tenn., 10-13-2006 08:50:55  
mine is still the original 6 volt. I ordered the 6 volt lamps and the new switch from this site. I"ll try your fix. Thanks for the help!



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Jeff-oh

10-16-2006 07:26:56




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 Re: TO20 headlights in reply to lynnkey58, 10-13-2006 12:03:06  
LynnKey,

The lights on the TO-20 only have 1 wire going to them. This is the power line. The design used the frame as the ground to complete the circuit. The Hood to the fram is a bad electrical connection. To fix. Run a test wire from the screw on the back side of the lamp (oppsite of you power line) out the mounting screw and hold to different areas on the tractor. Start at the frame where the radiator mounts and work back tword the battery. When you find a good spot cut the wire to lenght and ground there.

I found a nice 1/4" bold near the radiator. I lossened the bolt wrapped my wires around the bolt threads and retightened.

Issue #9 of the Ferguson Furrows has a great article on Ferguson lights. Contact Paul-Az for back issues.

Hope this helps.
Jeff-oh

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LynnKey58

10-24-2006 11:14:47




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 Re: TO20 headlights in reply to Jeff-oh, 10-16-2006 07:26:56  
Thanks! I have tried grounding to the radiator but that didn't help any. I'll try your suggestion.

Appreciate the help!



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