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MF204Mike
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- Feb 8, 2013
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- South Central Mo. USA
- Tractor
- 1960 Massey Ferguson 204 1954 Ferggie TO30 1966 Sears Custom, 1974 Wheel Horse B-80
Hello again Mike. Instead of comparing oranges to oranges and product updates let me show you the difference in my old and new thermostat probes which is the real issue. Gauges are standard 2" in size. Some come with color on the scale and some are just black printing. That would be your choice. They come with a 12V bulb that would attach into your existing gauge lighting. That is if your not using the electroilluminescent power supply on your gauges which is 24V. If you don't use at night then it's a non issue hooking the light up.
There are many manufacturers of gauges anywhere from India to China. I don't know of any that are made in the USA for your tractor. If your still worried about ebay. Ask questions before you buy. They are just like walking up to a parts counter. They will sell you what you ask for. If what you ask for has more than one version, you need to ask those type questions. I have no problem ordering from either an online tractor retailer or using ebay. I ALLWAYS ASK QUESTIONS IF IN DOUBT BEFORE BUYING!
I have not yet mounted the probe of my new temp gauge so it was good timing and was able to take a few comparison pictures that might answer some doubt for you.
My temp gauge sensor came with an adapter for a much larger bolt hole if needed. With that said, the gauge would probably fit many different models of tractors.
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Above shows the measurement of the new temp sensor end which slides in place of the old one.
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Above picture shows the new sensor probe adapter with the old retainer nut screwed into it to verify they (old and new retainer nut) are both the same size.
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Above shows the old sensor probe nut and sensor with measurements.
Note the probe sensor is thinner and a bit longer. The old probe was a snug fit. The new one has a tad of room. Now you ask is the new probe too long? Not at all. I measures inside where the probe sensor goes in and there is plenty of room by at least 1/2". My tractor is a Continental Z145. The gauge is advertised for several models of MF tractors equipped with Continental engines. So it's my assesment that similar gauges will work in your tractor.
Kid,
I took a pic of the two probes with measurements,
AAA battery just for comparison.
At this point I'm thinking somewhere along the way the housings were tapped differently, what year IDK :confused3: this would explain the reason some aftermarket guages will fit right in (with a bushing) while other will not.
I'm still going to try and find a bushing/adapter if I strike out there I'll probably just drill and retap or something along that line.
I did hear back from C & L this morning and as suspected their guage is the same as Steiners and Kuhns. The discription was the same word for word, although they were $1.15 cheaper.
I am still a little confused on your apllication, did the probe screw right into the housing or was there a bushing/adapter involved at all.
My old probe screws right in. no bushing/adapter at all
Mike