Clock spring on a Bx23s

hoening

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BX23S w/FEL,BH,& Snowblower, York Rake, Box Scraper
Jan 2, 2011
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Cary, IL
I’m curious if there is a way to add a clock spring onto the tractor steering. I’ve tried using a heated steering wheel cover but the wire connection keeps breaking. I’ve concluded in my mind this is not possible since the tractor steering is hydraulic and doesn’t have a constant turn to lock like automobiles. im not that knowledgeable on clock spring applications so I thought I would ask the group to get more info.
Thanks,
 
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WI_Hedgehog

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BX2370 (impliment details in my Profile->About)
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When a clock spring is used there's a cutout in the steering wheel to hold the spring; the BX wheel does not have such a space. I use 12V heated glove liners and have wired an SAE plug to the rear bullet connections so can plug my heated suit controller into the tractor, glove liners included.
 

Bearcatrp

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BX1880 with loader, mower and 3 point
Mar 28, 2023
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Bought heated gloves for cold hands. Mine has 3 settings. I make sure they are charged after every use so am ready for the next snow removal. No more cold hands.
 

hoening

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BX23S w/FEL,BH,& Snowblower, York Rake, Box Scraper
Jan 2, 2011
30
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Cary, IL
When a clock spring is used there's a cutout in the steering wheel to hold the spring; the BX wheel does not have such a space. I use 12V heated glove liners and have wired an SAE plug to the rear bullet connections so can plug my heated suit controller into the tractor, glove liners included.
Thanks so much for your reply. I have heated gloves that have rechargable batteries. I also use my snowmobile helmet with the heated shield that I installed a receptacle plug in the dash console to power, that works great. The problem I have is that my gloves only heat the back side and not the finger tips or palm. Do your gloves heat these areas? Temperature gets to single digit or minus temps so it’s nice to have the heated steering wheel but it doesn’t work out with the hydraulic steering.
Your gloves may be better that I can plug in or have heat to finger tips. Do you know who makes these or have a link?
Appreciate your help!
 

hoening

Member

Equipment
BX23S w/FEL,BH,& Snowblower, York Rake, Box Scraper
Jan 2, 2011
30
2
8
Cary, IL
Bought heated gloves for cold hands. Mine has 3 settings. I make sure they are charged after every use so am ready for the next snow removal. No more cold hands.
I have rechargeable gloves that I use, but the heat is only on the back of the gloves and doesn’t prevent my finger tips from getting cold.. Do the gloves you use have heat in the finger tips?
I’d like to know the manufacturer or if you have a link.
Thanks so much for your help,