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jerbob 
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Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 9:04am |
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Getting ready to replace my 4 dash gauges on my HD16DC. All work and and I hate having to do it but the faces are almost worn off and missing on my fuel pressure gauge. As long as I am doing one, I may as well do all so they match and are all nice and new.
Doubtful I will be able to use existing lines for these as they are original and likely to get rounded getting off. That said, should I just use the lines that come with the new gauges or should I plumb in new steel lines.
What kind of lines do I need to use. Book shows 1/4' lines and 1/8"npt fittings. Are high pressure nylon OK or should I bend up some brake lines to use. I know many of you have replaced gauges so looking for your ideas and suggestions.
Thank you everyone. BTW,, has anyone heard from Morten in while? Hope his is doing better.
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CAL(KS)
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Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 9:32am |
What gauges did you decide to go with? I would use the original lines if possible. Hard to beat something that has already lasted 60+ years
I sent morten an email to check on his progress, hopefully I will get a reply. |
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JC-WI
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Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 9:37am |
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Do not use that crap rubber, plastic or nylon lines, use copper or steel tubing I almost lost an engine due to plastic line to gauge twice, then changed it to copper tubing and should last for the rest of the tractors life.
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jerbob
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Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 9:46am |
 CAL(KS) wrote:
What gauges did you decide to go with? I would use the original lines if possible. Hard to beat something that has already lasted 60+ years
I sent morten an email to check on his progress, hopefully I will get a reply. |
Going with Stewart Warner gauges. Look like originals. My goal is to use all current lines but that will be up to the fit and finish of the new gauges. I reached out to Morten as well. Nothing back yet.
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jerbob
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Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 9:48am |
JC(WI) wrote:
Do not use that crap rubber, plastic or nylon lines, use copper or steel tubing I almost lost an engine due to plastic line to gauge twice, then changed it to copper tubing and should last for the rest of the tractors life.
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Agreed and good point. If I have to replace, I will use new 1/4" copper lines like originals and 1/8" NPT male ends like the originals. Will use compression fittings with a feral and not flared fittings. Thank you
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Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 9:50am |
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As another thought, if I have room in the dash I will plumb in 2 new oil pressure gauges for the steering system. Would be a straight shot from the steering filter canisters in the front to the instrument panel. Would be nice to know what kind of pressure I am running on the steering system.
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