The wiring is pretty crappy on my CC106 and I was wondering if I should buy a new wiring harness or try to install replacements myself. I know how to do wiring and I have the right tools but I don't want to create a gigantic project. Do I have to pull the motor to replace the harness if I decide to go that route?

Need wiring advice on 106
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Posted June 01, 2016 - 10:49 AM
- Coventry Plumber said thank you
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Posted June 01, 2016 - 01:22 PM
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Posted June 01, 2016 - 01:36 PM
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Posted June 01, 2016 - 01:39 PM
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Posted June 01, 2016 - 03:18 PM
I would just buy a new harness if you don't mind spending the money.That's one thing I love about an older Cub Cadet tractor.You can buy ANY part for them.
$62 + $8 shipping includes wiring diagram and instructions
http://www.ebay.com/...~gAAOSwv~xXDbCF
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Posted June 01, 2016 - 04:01 PM
I would just buy a new harness if you don't mind spending the money.That's one thing I love about an older Cub Cadet tractor.You can buy ANY part for them.
$62 + $8 shipping includes wiring diagram and instructions
http://www.ebay.com/...~gAAOSwv~xXDbCF
I'm kind of leaning this way, partly because I'll need some other parts from this seller.
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Posted June 01, 2016 - 04:46 PM
I agree with Eric. Just buy a good quality new one. They are carbon copies of the originals with the wrap on the wires and usually have new clips to hold it so they are even accurate from a restoration standpoint. I have wired 4 of them with the new replacement harnesses and for the money and ease of install I personally won't waste the time or money on making one up.
As for taking out the engine, you may need to unbolt it to get the harness down in the frame rail under the starter generator but that's it. It shouldn't take more than an hour or so to put in a new one as they are pretty straight forward to do. If you need battery cables you'll have to get them separate from the harness. Good luck with it either way.
Edited by IHCubGuy, June 01, 2016 - 04:50 PM.
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