What is the quarter inch diameter light in the Ford model 1710 4X4 dashboard

[sod buster]

I believe it is a light. Orange in color and 1/4 inch diameter. It no longer works. Its located just above the fuel gage/ temperature gage and centered between them. The guts of this light unit (behind the dash) is contained in a plastic casing about one inch by one quarter inch with 3 metal leads on it, with only 2 wires connected to it. Hard to read, but one wire is in the middle lead and the other wire on the end where I can only make out a "v". The "ground" lead is not connected. My downloaded manual does not show it. Does anyone know its function? Maybe unnecessary? Doesn't seem to affect tractor operation or any other factory lights. Appears the earlier owner may have tried to draw power from this unit for a work light added years later. No power coming from it. Any info much appreciated. Thanks

 

[dougtrr2]

Glow plugs?

Doug in SW IA

 

[sod buster]

Thanks dougtrr2. I assume this means the light I was asking about is an indicator that the glow plugs switch is "on". Any idea where I can get a new light please? Haven' t seen one online.

 

[Peter 315]

I think its this one......New Ford Lamp Glow Plug Indicator - Ford Tractor - IH - Tractor SBA185391 | eBay

 

[sod buster]

I think its this one......New Ford Lamp Glow Plug Indicator - Ford Tractor - IH - Tractor SBA1853691 | eBay

Thank you peter315. My glow plug works fine. The light i am speaking of is on the right side of the dash, just right of the temperature gage. It has a small hose clamp on it to keep it from falling thru. That is the light I am not sure of its purpose. I have tried to include a picture of the dash showing that light. It has 3 leads on the backside and only 2 are used. Thanks for reminding me of ebay as a source of tractor parts.

 

[WranglerX]

Trace the wires to see where they go.... Look like after market some one has added...

Dale

 

[Peter 315]

Maybe a light for the alternator....:confused3:

 

[the old grind]

Low oil pressure light?

 

[5030]

Looks too old to be worried about.

 

[the old grind]

"It's old."

AKA Any dumb punk's #1 excuse to thrash a tool he borrowed from Dad or Grandad vs show the least bit of dexterity when using it.