YANMAR 2002D TACH CABLE LEAKING

winston1 · Dec 18, 2009

My 2002D tachometer cable leaks where attached on housing in front of engine. One fellow said the housing would have to be changed to stop this. Any other advice out there? Also wondering what John Deere would be closest match to this Yanmar? Thanks, Winston

normde2001 · Dec 18, 2009

It' really hard to tell from here whether the housing is bad or just needs tightening or thread sealant. If you need one, why not a Yanmar parts dealer.

1danny · Dec 18, 2009

winston1 said:
My 2002D tachometer cable leaks where attached on housing in front of engine. One fellow said the housing would have to be changed to stop this. Any other advice out there? Also wondering what John Deere would be closest match to this Yanmar? Thanks, Winston

You may need to replace the O-ring, it's an odd size. I should have a housing if you need that.
Danny

careyo63 · Dec 18, 2009

If it's that odd of a size you would be amazed what straight cuts to shorten it and a drop of super glue will do for you until you get the correct one. Most likely very little or alot of cases won't leak at all.

Carey

winston1 · Dec 19, 2009

The parts drawing does not show an o-ring on the tach cable. I tried putting one on it with no success. Winston

6thgpSF · Dec 19, 2009

winston , have you considered the gasket in a tube? you could also try Hoye for that housing. russ

winston1 · Dec 19, 2009

I have tried a silicone gasket sealant after cleaning everything. May not be the best sealant for the job. If you know of one that might be better I might give it a try. I haven't tried to locate a housing yet. Figure it will be pricy and I'm hoping for a cheap cure. I've been called cheap before.

1danny · Dec 20, 2009

winston1 said:
The parts drawing does not show an o-ring on the tach cable. I tried putting one on it with no success. Winston

There is no O-ring on the tach cable, the O-ring is between the tach gear housing and the front cover housing. There are 2 nuts that the tach gear housing on.

Danny

winston1 · Dec 20, 2009

It is leaking where the tach cable screws in. It is tight. I cleaned all the area good and put silicone gasket sealant all around it. Still leaks. Not leaking around the housing. Thanks, Winston

1danny · Dec 21, 2009

winston1 said:
It is leaking where the tach cable screws in. It is tight. I cleaned all the area good and put silicone gasket sealant all around it. Still leaks. Not leaking around the housing. Thanks, Winston

Spring for a $ 10.00 tach cable, if it still leaks replace the housing.

Danny