Battery Box

Hi dmgrow,
I have one of those boxes except for the light switches. The top three holes are for the starter switch (see photo) which consists of a bracket and switch used on the petrol series tractors

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hope this helps

Battery box on my CAT 22. Bill [attachment=68329]005.JPG[/attachment]

Battery box on my CAT 22. Bill [attachment=68329]005.JPG[/attachment]

Battery box on my CAT 22. Bill [attachment=68329]005.JPG[/attachment]

3J1Bill, where did you get the starter button? Did you build your own box, or is one available still?

I am working on a R2 and can those boxes be found anymore? Also can the switch be obtained still?

If you just want lights that work and are not doing a resto, you can get a switch from cat. $60 bucks. The new switch is the same as a D5 with the round knob. It appears that the new switch will take the old style lever knob. The new switch does not have the dash light only selection. The dash would come on with the headlights. The second position turns on all four lights two front, two rear. If you have an old switch, it can be taken apart and cleaned up. Newer battery boxes in the U series have a auto reset circuit breaker. I plan to add one to each of my battery boxes. Be sure to calc the amp draw for the breaker if you have changed battery voltage or the number lights. The pics returned to my post are great. I have wondered about the top hole for some time. Still thinking there has to be a cutoff date when cat went from three toggle switches to the rotary switch. The basic box seems to have been used from 22s to U series (not confirmed). How about info for round top vs square top.
 

Thanks. I got a new original switch and light switches from Florin Tractor. Very helpful. Will be missed.