Want an oil pressure gauge on my B7100- links or tips?

[hodge]

As it states- I've searched, but not found any concise advice on the best route to install an oil pressure gauge. So, fire away, and thanks in advance!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

What exactly do you want to know?
Just about any oil pressure gauge will work, you will need a 1/8" BSPT adapter unless you get a gauge with it, most gauges come with NPT adapters.

 

[Daren Todd]

You have a choice of mechanical or electrical gauges as well. Electric, you have a sending unit with a wire running to the gauge. Plus power and ground to the gauge, with power being hooked to a key "on" power source.

Mechanical is just a BSPT adapter at the block with a hose barb. Then a 1/4" id hose is run too the gauge, with another hose barb on that end. You can substitute the hose barbs for for a 1/4" hydraulic fitting for a cleaner look if desired.

A Harley shop would be a good source for either gauge since they are made to withstand heavy vibration and the weather

 

[D2Cat]

I had a B6100 that was very limited on space. I got a oil pressure gauge from a Harley shop since it was made for outside use and was smaller then 2" dia. Here's how I mounted it. A homemade bracket down low out of the way, mounted in an existing hole with a line going over to where the sending unit screwed into the block.

 

[D2Cat]

While you're doing you oil gauge modification, here's another. I got the tank at the auto salvage yard. Just walking around until I found a small one I thought I could make work. Virtually no cost, and it eliminates the whistle you hope works and you hear it!

 

[hodge]

What exactly do you want to know?
Just about any oil pressure gauge will work, you will need a 1/8" BSPT adapter unless you get a gauge with it, most gauges come with NPT adapters.

Oil pressure, obviously.

Thanks for the input!

 

[Steve NC]

not having gauges on my b7100 is my biggest hang up for the tractor. this is how I added some to it. oil pressure, volt meter and temp gauge. I bought the triple set from auto zone for 29.99 1.5 inch faces on the gauges and a brass tee so I could also keep the oil pressure idiot light.

sorry the pics are upside down computer refused to work with me on that

I like the radiator overflow tank Cat! That makes more sense to me than just a whistle. My whistle is messed up and I really cant seem to stomach the $90 replacement cost. I might just have to steal your idea.

 

[85Hokie]

not having gauges on my b7100 is my biggest hang up for the tractor. this is how I added some to it. oil pressure, volt meter and temp gauge. I bought the triple set from auto zone for 29.99 1.5 inch faces on the gauges and a brass tee so I could also keep the oil pressure idiot light.

sorry the pics are upside down computer refused to work with me on that

I like the radiator overflow tank Cat! That makes more sense to me than just a whistle. My whistle is messed up and I really cant seem to stomach the $90 replacement cost. I might just have to steal your idea.

Steve,

here your pictures turned for you, nice job!

 

[Steve NC]

thanks Hokie!

 

[85Hokie]

thanks Hokie!

Steve - check you PM

 

[D2Cat]

85Hokie, thanks for that. I got a chiropractor appt. set up for Monday after trying to study those pictures!

Steve, nice gauge setup.

Steve, if I was on Shark Tank I'd have a patent pending on that overflow bottle!! But it was just a brain wave that hit me while walking thru the salvage yard. Have fun.

 

[hodge]

While you're doing you oil gauge modification, here's another. I got the tank at the auto salvage yard. Just walking around until I found a small one I thought I could make work. Virtually no cost, and it eliminates the whistle you hope works and you hear it!

How has the overflow tank worked out? Is it a worthy mod?

 

[D2Cat]

Hodge, I put that on a B6100 we bought new in 1980. Installed the bottle a few years latter just as whim. Worked fine, never had an overheating even before I added it.

As a side note. Sold that tractor at age 26 for about $1200 less then new price. Had about 1300 hrs on it.