6 wire switch

[usmc434]

hello i am looking for the six wire toggle switch off / on that goes into contol box saturn , bill , klone, are out
thanks larry

[Chuck W.]

The top switch in the photo below is the one Larry is looking for.

[jjgray]

Fill me in?
I'm just guessing that the top switch (6 wire) handles the ignition on/start function.
What's the bottom switch handle? Lights?
/john

[Chuck W.]

Bottom switch is momentary contact for starter, top switch provides power to the alternator, power to the starter switch and also provides a ground circut for the magneto. This is the standard Army contract mule electrical system.

[jjgray]

Wow!
Thanks Chuck,
I've never seen one before and had no idea they were that intense.
I'd thought about putting a box on the steering column but then voted it down.
Of course, over the year, as I lean forward with my hand, trying to find that dadburn start button and having a sore back, I may reconsider. LOL

Thx,
John

[Chuck W.]

That's the way the military did it. When we install an electrical package, we use a 10SI Delco 1-wire alternator with a low RPM cut-in regulator, and can use just a simple lawn tractor ignition switch.

[usmc434]

thank you chuck
i have all the org. eg. except for that one switch i will probley use the off /on switch in frount of the driver seat to intergize the alt. ,voltage reg. ,start switch lead curcuit ;for the time being the kill toggle sw. is in the box along with the mont. start toggle sw. but iam still look for the 6 wire sw thanks for all the help
larry
rvn usmc 69
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retired

[cpearce]

Where did you get the box for the switch?

[Chuck W.]

Reproduction of the original, available from John Emery Mule Parts.

[progun3400]

Hello Larry. I think there maybe one listed for sale on ebay but expensive .......

I have no affiliation nor have I ever dealt with this seller:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :BODO:US:1

[Chuck W.]

Might be a little late, Larry's post was 4 years ago. Saturn Surplus has the 6-wire switch listed again for $28.50. Might be a better deal than the $165.00 one on e-bay.

http://saturnsurplus.com/electrical/6166.htm

[Auto Shop teacher]

Thanks for the scematic Chuck. With that switch can you hook up (say lights) to the L lug so they won't stay on without the key on?

[Chuck W.]

You can actually use it as the light switch, there's a key position for the lights, if I remember correctly.

[progun3400]

Might be a little late, Larry's post was 4 years ago. Saturn Surplus has the 6-wire switch listed again for $28.50. Might be a better deal than the $165.00 one on e-bay.

http://saturnsurplus.com/electrical/6166.htm

Oh boy

[cpearce]

Chuck, i tried wiring the stayer switch and battery to test out. I couldn't get the starter to turn on. I have the negative of the battery to the ground of the starter motor. Could you post a pic of your wiring?