|
PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR SPONSORS!
|
|||||||
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
02-06-2015, 07:09 PM
|
|||
|
|||
1512 LED headlight conversion
I been a lurking member on this site for a while. I got tired of the poor head lights on my 1512, the very narrow beam. Also that the alternator can't keep up with the PTO on and the headlights and my battery runs down. So I started watching ebay for some of these Grote LED tractor direct replacement head lights. Well snow plowing is so much better.
http://onlycubcadets.net/forum/album.php?albumid=930 
|
|
#2
02-06-2015, 07:56 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Great job, and it looks very cool.
__________________
3 original cubs 1512 diesel Ingersoll 3012 John deere 855
|
|
#3
02-06-2015, 08:56 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Forgot to mention, the lights pull 1.4 amps each.
|
|
#5
02-07-2015, 01:58 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
|
|
#6
02-07-2015, 12:11 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
The LED's look good. Nice job!
 I'm on the bandwagon with the others. My diesels, as well as gas cubs, run fine with the PTO and lights engaged. The lights burn nice for me, so I'd do a diagnostic check of the charging system. Did the stock lights burn brighter at WOT, or dim the whole time?
__________________
Josh Diesel Cub Cadets...........
|
|
#7
02-09-2015, 01:22 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
I wouldn't say the stock head lights were dim, just the pattern was short and narrow in front of tractor. Now if I were mowing with the lights on the discharge indicator would be to the left of center. Now with the LED's it mostly stays on center. I replaced the alternator / generator last year when it completely sized up. I am thinking it may be time for the voltage regulator which is still original. Is there a recommendation for battery for the diesel tractors, I have the largest lawn and garden battery I could find which starts the tractor just fine since added the gear reduction starter & current limiting glow plugs. I replaced the key switch a few years ago as well, I think the previous owner had this tractor stored outside a lot and it had some quirks. Thanks for the input.
|
|
#8
02-09-2015, 02:41 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
OEM PAR36 are 35w halogen seal beam, you should see the meter stay in the charge zone (right side) using them. A good 15A stator or alternator can produce 180W (V X I = P) A PTO need about 4 amp or 48W so even if you add a pair of 50W halogen taking 100W (8.33A) you still have 32W (2.67A) left to charge the battery.
I agree with Bill and Jonathan , you must have an electric issue.
__________________
Gilles. 1988 2072 401 54" hyd angled blade 1988 1872 364 snowblower/C50 deck 1976 1650/QA42A blower/44A deck/standby 1976 1450TS/Sleeve hitch/44A deck/in storage 1963 100 (red)/in storage 2010 Kubota 2380-2/42" infinity deck (engine swap)
|
|
#9
02-10-2015, 12:55 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
From what I've read on here, everyone says to get the biggest battery that fits in the box. Sounds like yours starts up just fine with the upgrades you've already done, I don't think you'll gain anything from a larger battery. Check the battery voltage a full throttle, should be 13.5ish. A bad regulator ground can cause it to malfunction, so check the grounds before calling it dead. Your probably already aware, but there is a link to the engine manual in the tech section. I'm sure it has regulator testing procedures in it, my phone won't let me verify.
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=4660 Bill
|
|
#10
02-10-2015, 01:00 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
|
|
|
|
Cub Cadet is a premium line of outdoor power equipment, established in 1961 as part of International Harvester. During the 1960s, IH initiated an entirely new line of lawn and garden equipment aimed at the owners rural homes with large yards and private gardens. There were a wide variety of Cub Cadet branded and after-market attachments available; including mowers, blades, snow blowers, front loaders, plows, carts, etc. Cub Cadet advertising at that time harped on their thorough testing by "boys - acknowledged by many as the world's worst destructive force!". Cub Cadets became known for their dependability and rugged construction.
MTD Products, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio purchased the Cub Cadet brand from International Harvester in 1981. Cub Cadet was held as a wholly owned subsidiary for many years following this acquisition, which allowed them to operate independently. Recently, MTD has taken a more aggressive role and integrated Cub Cadet into its other lines of power equipment.
This website and forum are not affiliated with or sponsored by MTD Products Inc, which owns the CUB CADET trademarks. It is not an official MTD Products Inc, website, and MTD Products Inc, is not responsible for any of its content. The official MTD Products Inc, website can be found at: http://www.mtdproducts.com. The information and opinions expressed on this website are the responsibility of the website's owner and/or it's members, and do not represent the opinions of MTD Products Inc. IH, INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER are registered trademark of CNH America LLC
All material, images, and graphics from this site are the property of www.onlycubcadets.net. Any unauthorized use, reproductions, or duplications are prohibited unless solely expressed in writing.
Cub Cadet, Cub, Cadet, IH, MTD, Parts, Tractors, Tractor, International Harvester, Lawn, Garden, Lawn Mower, Kohler, garden tractor equipment, lawn garden tractors, antique garden tractors, garden tractor, PTO, parts, online, Original, 70, 71, 72, 73, 76, SO76, 80, 81, 86, 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,109, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 147, 149, 169, 182, 282, 382, 482, 580, 582, 582 Special, 680, 682, 782, 782D, 784, 800, 805, 882, 982, 984, 986, 1000, 1015, 1100, 1105, 1110, 1200, 1250, 1282, 1450, 1512, 1604, 1605, 1606, 1610, 1615, 1620, 1650, 1710, 1711, 1712, 1806, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1912, 1914.
Linear Mode
