Lockport
Platinum Member
Lets try this again:
After much gathering of parts and switch selection (not to mention finding the time) I have finally finished my lights.
I ran a pair of aft facing halogens, fore facing halogens, and allocated provisions for a flashing amber I intend to mount on the ROPS as soon as I find an LED that suits. I also attempted to switch the rear power tap under the seat that I have connected a marine grade cigarette outlet to but that intereferred with the fuel solonoid at shutdown so will have to run wires from the outlet to the switch and back again.
One of the most interesting upgrades was, I changed over the fusebox to a ten circuit, dust proof box I acquired that I will secure to the orange tracter frame pilar on the right and in front of the rad.
I grounded the lights under the seat and will give it a shot of grey paint, later.
For brackets I had some plates made that were cold welded to the ROPs with my previous lights, but I decided to have some U bolts shortened and threaded at the same machine shop and drill my old plates to accomodate the new setup. The lights are particukarly suited as they have big rubber isolation bushings that bo right through the holes. The wires have a steel braid protecting them and each is a 100 watt Halogen H3 bilb. If the tractor is idling at 1140 RPM, it will drop to 1100 when you turn on one pair. Adding the rear will only drop to 1090 RPM.
Herer are the lights from a distance. I will find black wire ties as the whites are just too hard on the eyes!
This project box is just a little too small and I will need to shop around to find something more suitable. I had to drill out the screw receivers to get the dust proof, weather resistant switches to fit. I like the fact they illuminate.
I was under the impression that if I tapped into the circuit by the starter the circuits would be switched. Unfortunantly, this was an incorrect assumption on my part and wanted to get the project done so I tapped into here anyway. I put a similar tap on the frame just opposite for ground.
Finally, getting the nod of approval of my supervisor.
The lights powered up!
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=81025&d=1184127670
After much gathering of parts and switch selection (not to mention finding the time) I have finally finished my lights.
I ran a pair of aft facing halogens, fore facing halogens, and allocated provisions for a flashing amber I intend to mount on the ROPS as soon as I find an LED that suits. I also attempted to switch the rear power tap under the seat that I have connected a marine grade cigarette outlet to but that intereferred with the fuel solonoid at shutdown so will have to run wires from the outlet to the switch and back again.
One of the most interesting upgrades was, I changed over the fusebox to a ten circuit, dust proof box I acquired that I will secure to the orange tracter frame pilar on the right and in front of the rad.
I grounded the lights under the seat and will give it a shot of grey paint, later.
For brackets I had some plates made that were cold welded to the ROPs with my previous lights, but I decided to have some U bolts shortened and threaded at the same machine shop and drill my old plates to accomodate the new setup. The lights are particukarly suited as they have big rubber isolation bushings that bo right through the holes. The wires have a steel braid protecting them and each is a 100 watt Halogen H3 bilb. If the tractor is idling at 1140 RPM, it will drop to 1100 when you turn on one pair. Adding the rear will only drop to 1090 RPM.
Herer are the lights from a distance. I will find black wire ties as the whites are just too hard on the eyes!
This project box is just a little too small and I will need to shop around to find something more suitable. I had to drill out the screw receivers to get the dust proof, weather resistant switches to fit. I like the fact they illuminate.
I was under the impression that if I tapped into the circuit by the starter the circuits would be switched. Unfortunantly, this was an incorrect assumption on my part and wanted to get the project done so I tapped into here anyway. I put a similar tap on the frame just opposite for ground.
Finally, getting the nod of approval of my supervisor.
The lights powered up!
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=81025&d=1184127670
