Idea for rear work light...

Anonymous Poster · Jan 3, 2002

...I already paid somebody to do this for me…
It sounds great,… I'm a bit challenged…
Now that I'm going to get into the wiring thing, an idea (ut oh!) occurred to me. Maybe I'll add one or two quick connect plugs so that I can…

Oh No!... We created a monster...! /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Bob, you'll have your unit looking like MarkC's with all those modified lights you've got now planned... /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

See, what a little nudging can do... and if worse comes to worse... you can show this printed out thread to your dealer and give them some quick light wiring tips @ no extra charge... /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

TerryinMD · Jan 3, 2002

Jim,

I considered the same thing with my 4100. The only issue I had with this setup is that you'll need to turn on the headlights to use the auxilliary lighting. In some cases, that is necessary. However, I can see times when just the auxilliary lights may be needed without turning on the headlights.

It ain't fun unless you make it more complex. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Terry

Bob_Trevithick · Jan 3, 2002

...I already paid somebody to do this for me…
It sounds great,… I'm a bit challenged…
Now that I'm going to get into the wiring thing, an idea (ut oh!) occurred to me. Maybe I'll add one or two quick connect plugs so that I can…

Oh No!... We created a monster...! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

ROFL!! Yes, you can see a certain progression in my thinking here, can't you? /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Thanks for the nudges! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Now I've decided to give this a lot of thought and do it right. I'll probably spend the winter planning, and then come nice weather, some weekend, turn my new toy into a Christmas tree. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

I spoke to another dealer about checking over my tractor to make sure there is nothing major the "other dealer" did or didn't do that I don't know enough to check out. They said sure, they'd do a complete prep on it like the "other dealer" should have, and make sure things are okay with all adjustments, etc. Never having driven any other tractor than my old GT235, it's hard to know if things are set up right. Getting into B range on the shifter is a bear, for example. Maybe that's normal, maybe not. At least this new dealer comes highly recommended. If only I had known of him before upgrading.

This new dealer thought it was pretty funny that the "other dealer" couldn't figure out the light wiring. He said he opened a box with one of the lights, and it has full instructions including where to find the correct wire under the seat! /w3tcompact/icons/eyes.gif

Anyway, once you got me over my fear of tinkering, this is going to be twice the fun. Thanks!!

jyoutz · Jan 4, 2002

Boy, some guys sure can complicate things. I figured that if it's dark out, it's dark out and the more lights the better. If I did travel the roads after dark, I would put a switch on the rear light though.

TerryinMD · Jan 4, 2002

Jim,

All light circuits have separate switches. Maybe I wasn't too clear on my explanation.

I finished the circuit drawing last night. I'll take some pictures this weekend to show you some of the details and I'll list the major parts and pieces.

Terry

RoyJackson · Jan 24, 2002

Terry, what's the amp rating on your alternator? It's not listed on the JD website (looked at the 4100 specs).

I'm asking this since I'm thinking about adding more lights to my machine. .

Thanks!

forestcreature · Jan 25, 2002

there are two options on the alternator size in case anyone was wondering....

standard is 20amp.

TerryinMD · Jan 25, 2002

Roy,

FC is correct, the standard alternator puts out 20 Amps. The optional Amp puts out 35 if I'm not mistaken.

I have been remiss at posting my lighthing setup for my JD4100. I have taken the pictures and drawn up a diagram. I need to package it up and post it. Other projects have taken my PC away from me. The kids have to get their 4-H record books done and the forms are PC based now. So, I have to beg to use the either of our PCs at home. I'll get it done somehow this weekend and post the project as a new post.

Terry