You will have to take it apart and look. Mine was hollow and I made my own joystick button switch installation. You can read and see what I did in post #44 here............http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/229883-hydraulic-auger-mount-5.htmlAnyone know if the control stick is hollow? How the knob is attached? I'd like a "hurst" style knob, with the wire running through the hollow tube (if it's hollow). I'll epoxy in my own switch if I have to. I don't want/like a big scorpion type handle.
As I remember, there are lots of different styles, at the local O'Reilly auto supply, that would have worked. I used the biggest knob to make it easier. My wires poke out of the lower side of the knob and run down the joystick, held in place with ty-raps (or zip ties for you non aviation types). I too, saw all the knobs online in the over $50 range, including the 8 ball knob. But I was trying to keep the budget low to show others a diverter installation can be completely homemade. One thing I still want to do is wire a master on-off switch into the electrical circuit and mount it on my instrument panel. That way I won't pressurized the grapple circuit with nothing installed past the QDs. Over time and a fat thumb hitting the switch accidently, my QDs seep fluid.Brandi, I read through your thread before, actually. Thanks.
Seems the knob is no longer around.
I haven't spent a bunch of time yet, but that knob is on there GOOD. Also need to measure it to see what threads might work.
A Hurst sidewinder seems to be about $65, with a bunch of thread adapters.
Or another place will make them for about $25 + $25 for a button. Or they'll use an actual pool ball (8 ball of course) for $13 + $25 for a button.
Finally, found some on ebay for like $35 shipped, but the wire does NOT appear to go down through the center of the shaft (doesn't matter if my shaft isn't hollow), but I doubt the thread will be compatible (without a bunch of PITA).
Oh, finally, finally, I found one that would probably strap onto the shaft, but the comfort level is about 0, I suspect.
Part of my hose order is on backorder, AND life is just too dang busy. Slow-motion project, at this point...
You're welcome. I thought about the weather also. But no problems with weather affecting the switch operation, after 3 years of use. My problem is losing the switch's cap. So I just leave it off.I did look online at O'Reilley, and found nothing.
I decided to make my own. Got an orange #5 billiard ball on Ebay for $6 shipped. Going to get a pack of 6 (supposedly) waterproof switches for $7 from Amazon. I have drills/taps.
I was concerned that the sidewinder (or equivalent) wouldn't be waterproof, since it's for *inside* the car. And the cost seems ridiculous. Of course, I like doing stuff myself, too. It's just a matter of finding the TIME.
The knob on the tractor now is about 1.7". The billiard ball is 2.25, so it'll be quite a bit bigger. But I also need room to mount the switch. Hopefully it is reasonably comfortable.
Like this:
http://www.mytractorforum.com/54-kubota/176587-custom-loader-joystick-knob.html
So yeah, we'll see.
When I put my lights in, I mounted 3 switches, but only needed 2 for the lights. I was going to use it for the aux power outlet I am also going to mount (why have it switched? beats me....). Based on your comment I think I'll use it for the diverter now instead. Thanks!