Hour Meter Wiring

[imaz22]

I'm new to this forum and I'm hoping that someone can help me figure out how to wire my 56 Farmall Cub's hour meter. It was removed 20 or so years ago, and I can not figure out how to re-install it. It's the analog type that I believe was sold as an aftermarket dealer option. I've cleaned it up and installed new wires (they had frayed and were shorting it out). I've also pulled the panel on the tractor with all of the controls on it for easy access (the meter was originally mounted to this panel). I just can't see any evidence of where the two wires were once connected. Any help and advise would be appreciated.

[Bob McCarty]

Jeff (jlmason81) has several and may be able to help you with the wiring. Hopefully he will see this post, or you could send him a PM to get his attention. Welcome to the Forum.

Bob

[Rudi]

From the - TC-37C Parts Catalog (08-29-52)



You might find this article interesting .. it is on YTMag ...... Adding an Hour Meter. This should help you out.

G'day btw and glad to have you and your '56 on board. Suggest you follow some of the links below as there are tons of resources available to our members.

to Farmallcub.com Forum Family. And you have come to the right place for all things Cub related. If you click on the Site Rules, Regulations, & Important Information, it will point you to the Welcome Wagon wherein you will find links to many useful sites and topics. One of which is the Cub Manual Server. Enjoy!.

[imaz22]

Thanks. That is very helpful.

[John *.?-!.* cub owner]

Assuming your 56 has a distributor rather than a magneto you can just wire the hour meter to the distributor side of the ignition switch if you do not have the sender unit for the oil pressure line. The only difference would be that the meter would run anytime the switch was on as opposed to anytime it had oil pressure from running.

[imaz22]

Thanks. I did wire it to the ignition switch and it's on and working great.