I want to put a temp gauge and oil pressure gauge on my G2160. Anyone know the thread sizes for the fittings on the engine for the sending units? I am a little tired of the "idiot" lights
I do not "know" but given its a Japanese engine I would "guess" they are 1/8" or 1/4" BSPT (R) threads.I want to put a temp gauge and oil pressure gauge on my G2160. Anyone know the thread sizes for the fittings on the engine for the sending units? I am a little tired of the "idiot" lights
Thats interesting. I have a G2460 and a G2160 and I had no idea oil presure had anything to do with the opertion of the electric PS. How is oil pressure used by the PS? I can see ths might be important to know if the PS stops working.....Will definitely use T fittings as on the oil pressure gauge anyway it controls the power steering which is electrical on this model
On what tractor? They are not all the same.Related question, can anyone tell me if there is a fused accessory wire or wire that turns on with the ignition switch that I can connect or splice my temperature gauge to? Pretty novice when it comes to electrical repairs. Thanks!
G2160 Diesel w the KRA safety device.On what tractor? They are not all the same.
Red / Black off of the switch.G2160 Diesel w the KRA safety device.
Thanks I'll try that!Red / Black off of the switch.
Thanks for sharing. His incident makes me feel a little better about my similar predicament. I wanted a little better access for the holesaw for the gauge and started to remove the steering wheel. Used an impact to remove the very rusty steering wheel nut and still couldn't easily remove the steering wheel. Gave up on that so replaced the nut and had to drill the hole in at a very slight angle. It wasn't too big, which was my original concern, but now my steering immediately cycles all the way to the right when the engine is started. Now wondering if I damaged the EPS system through using the impact, or hopefully just jarred a connection. Any suggestions from anyone?Kind of off topic, but the thread title brings to mind a "sending unit threads" incident from the old days.
An acquaintance owned a BSA (or Norton?) motorcycle that burned up due to low engine oil.
After rebuilding it, he decided to add an oil pressure gauge.
He found a suitable port on the engine, but the threads were BSP, not NPT, so he re-tapped it to NPT.
Worried someone might try to use a BSP fitting in it, he decided to stamp "NPT" next to the port.
When he hit the 1st letter stamp punch, he broke through the casting, making a large hole.
Crap.
I was able to clean up the hole & make a cover plate & gasket that attached with 4 bolts.
Put the oil pressure sensor in the plate.
Worked fine as long as I knew him.
I have a G2460 and a G2160 and both do that periodically. Anecdotally it seems to be related to the controller module and a power cycle seems to fix it. WSM might shed some light on whats actually happening and/or what the official fix is.Thanks for sharing. His incident makes me feel a little better about my similar predicament. I wanted a little better access for the holesaw for the gauge and started to remove the steering wheel. Used an impact to remove the very rusty steering wheel nut and still couldn't easily remove the steering wheel. Gave up on that so replaced the nut and had to drill the hole in at a very slight angle. It wasn't too big, which was my original concern, but now my steering immediately cycles all the way to the right when the engine is started. Now wondering if I damaged the EPS system through using the impact, or hopefully just jarred a connection. Any suggestions from anyone?
My guess then is that the impact has misaligned ir provided false operator input. Great information. I'll look to the WSM for the reset process. Thanks!I have a G2460 and a G2160 and both do that periodically. Anecdotally it seems to be related to the controller module and a power cycle seems to fix it. WSM might shed some light on whats actually happening and/or what the official fix is.
My general understanding of electric PS is the steering wheel shaft has torque sensors that sense operator input and signal the module which then powers the motor up to provide assist.
Dan
I think thats likely. More anecdotal observations. In my case the front tires on both tractors leak pretty badly and the problem crops up when one goes real low if not dead flat while I am mowing and the steering gets heavy in one direction.My guess then is that the impact has misaligned ir provided false operator input. Great information. I'll look to the WSM for the reset process. Thanks!