Rats ate wiring on L345

[carlubu1]

Over the winter my kubota L345's wiring was attacked by rats. Naturally, the wiring harness I need that includes the instrument panel guages and lights is no longer available. I have contacted salvage yards all over the U.S. and have been unable to locate any harnesses, bulb sockets or bulbs. I think I can make the wiring usable if I can find the bulb sockets. Any suggestions

 

[bullbreaker]

Messick's | Dealer for New Holland, Case IH, Kubota, Cub Cadet and More | Online Parts, Sales & Service.

Try calling these folks , ask for Neil and explain situation.

 

[carlubu1]

I think I tried them already, but I will call again and ask for Neil.
Thanks

 

[BeezFun]

I think I can make the wiring usable if I can find the bulb sockets. Any suggestions

Are you saying the rats ate the bulb sockets? Sounds like the opening paragraph of a Stephen King novel.
There's so many tractor salvage yards, I'd spend a day calling every one that shows up in google and see if you get lucky.

 

[Cherokee140]

How bad is it?....I have has some mouse issues in the past....nothing that could not be patched together with a diagram.

Wanted to add....if you go this route solder, not but connectors.

 

[carlubu1]

These were super rats! I've been searching the internet and calling, but it seems like no one keeps wiring harnesses. I guess the rats ate them all

 

[carlubu1]

Thanks. I've been trying to solder back what I can, but the rats ate the bottoms off the bulb sockets.

 

[carlubu1]

Bullbreaker, I didn't get Neil, but they did have the wiring harness. Thank you very much!!

 

[Gator6x4]

Most auto houses stock bulb sockets. First find out what number is on the bulbs, this is assuming the rats did not eat the bulbs, you need a socket for, or take the bulb with you to the auto parts house. You may also want to take one of the bulb sockets with the bottom chewed off. This way you can be sure of obtaining a socket with the right top.

If you have a Grainger's close by stop in and review what they have to offer.

Now might be a good time to switch to LED's. Here is a variety of sockets for instrument clusters. cluster bulb sockets | eBay

 

[carlubu1]

Thanks Gator6x4, but I was able to find what I needed at Messick's. I am going to switch to LED's.