Hi all, I have a 1966 MF 180 diesel. The tach needs replacing and I am having a hard time find exact replacement. My other gauges have been switched to color ones like the newer Masseys. My question is since my tach runs off of the generator can I use ant tach the has the same rotation or are they specifically made for a particular tractor?
Replacing Tachometer, compatibility question
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Have you tried checking through a dealership..?? Looking in the AGCO partsbook it shows The PN to be 194614M1. #38 in the parts list. Off to the right it says "check alternate part". When I select that, it says to " Contact dealer for availability". Searching Google I got 10 results. 1 original used for $90, looks to show 6K hours. Not sure how long that would last. Looks like the rest are all aftermarket.
I'd first check with a local M-F dealer and see what they say. May tell you it's not available but may point you in the right direction for an aftermarket one. I have friends that still farm with larger Oliver tractors and deal a lot with Maibach Tractor. Rudy is their go to guy for hard to find parts. What he offers is aftermarket and it says at the bottom of the ad " may require tach ring, hardware, clips, bulbs, decals, etc. in a few applications." 3609808M91 Tachometer 2500 RPM | Maibach Tractor Parts As far as I know everything my friends get from Rudy have been quality items. He's been in business for many years.
If you strike out at a dealership, and can't find a used one, I'd probably go with Maibach's. Always seemed to be the type of guy that would be honest about what he sells.
I'd first check with a local M-F dealer and see what they say. May tell you it's not available but may point you in the right direction for an aftermarket one. I have friends that still farm with larger Oliver tractors and deal a lot with Maibach Tractor. Rudy is their go to guy for hard to find parts. What he offers is aftermarket and it says at the bottom of the ad " may require tach ring, hardware, clips, bulbs, decals, etc. in a few applications." 3609808M91 Tachometer 2500 RPM | Maibach Tractor Parts As far as I know everything my friends get from Rudy have been quality items. He's been in business for many years.
If you strike out at a dealership, and can't find a used one, I'd probably go with Maibach's. Always seemed to be the type of guy that would be honest about what he sells.
Yes, I have been down the dealer road and they say it is not available. Will most likely go with your link and check that out. I wonder if any tach would work that has correct rotation and such? Or are they specific to tractors?
Thanks.
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I'd imagine a lot has to do with the pulley size on the generator.
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Had a 1978 mf 30b bought all gauges and cables on eBay all
Worked good it's old just needed to sell otherwise would not have even done that
Worked good it's old just needed to sell otherwise would not have even done that