So this year I want to add a temp gauge. Looking to use an electronic one not mechanical. So far I see 2 methods. One remove the sensor for the idiot light and install sending unit for a gauge, 2- Put a T of sorts in upper rad hose, install sender there, and leave indicator light intact. I've never done a sensor in the upper hose though and wonder about efficacy. Or is there a second plug in the engine I can install a sensor in? It's a G2160 with a D782.
Temperature Gauge
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You will find the upper radiator hose to very effective and rather simple to do.
The hardest part is finding the inner diameter of that hose!!!!
Make sure you add the ground wire to the screw that comes on the T fitting.......
The hardest part is finding the inner diameter of that hose!!!!
Make sure you add the ground wire to the screw that comes on the T fitting.......
OK I appreciate the advice. Maybe if I find the radiator hose on a parts web site I can find the ID
If this "Arctic Express" ever leaves my area (high temp 15 today) I'll pop the upper off. Oddly though if you look at the photos of this hose (or pipe) on Messick's site it appears to be expanded where it meets the rad. So it appears the "nominal" ID where a T could go is maybe 26 or 28mm. Or maybe I'll just wait until spring and then won't be too hard to find that when I'm doing my spring services to it
Simple solution BUY an upper rad hose ! Drain the rad a bit, cut old one, measure, order the part,2-3 days later install. If it's wrong, remove old rad hoses and install that NEW one,so you can go 'tractoring'.
Odds are if you buy the new rad hose, you won't need it BUT... better to be safe than sorry !
Odds are if you buy the new rad hose, you won't need it BUT... better to be safe than sorry !
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I bought a new one KNOWING full well I would damage the 25 old one by getting it off! And it did NOT come off nicely........ the new one did go one much better. Money well spent too.
Honestly that is my initial intent. IIRC it's like $15 IIRC the engine ID says it's a 2005 tractor and maybe a new hose would be a nice "treat" for it. One thing I don't want to use is those screw type clamps. I'll likely buy spring type. I used to always be under the impression those screw type were the "be all end all" and I am learning a lot about how badly they really clamp
I used to get TRIDON gear clamps at a real good price. Locally made, still have 2-3 boxes of them,most SS ones ! THEY survive for at least 40 years. Problem today is finding 'locally made' ones. Made in China stuff is questionable.