Adding a temp gauge to TC35

[jjbath]

I'd like to add something like this to my TC35.
Cyberdyne A020E360Y Cyberdyne Blue Ice Digital Gauges
You can get them in different colors but blue seems to fit.

Its programmable and for only $60 with temp sender and shipping its very reasonable.

My question is can I just remove the existing temp switch and replace it with the new sender?

Has anyone done anything like this? Any ideas on where I should mount it?

 

[JC-jetro]

Does the sender unit directly bolts on where the existing Thermal well on the block is?

JC,

 

[jjbath]

Does the sender unit directly where the existing Thermal well on the block?

JC,

I would assume it does. Its 1/8" pipe thread and they offer adapters for if needed. I'm sure you could also find them at the local plumbing supply or home depot.

 

[RickB]

I would assume it does. Its 1/8" pipe thread and they offer adapters for if needed. I'm sure you could also find them at the local plumbing supply or home depot.

I don't see many BSPT (British Standard Pipe Tapered) fittings at Home Depot or Lowe's.

 

[jjbath]

I don't see many BSPT (British Standard Pipe Tapered) fittings at Home Depot or Lowe's.

Thats what the NH sender is?

I would imagine they are available somewhere online or maybe the NH dealer.

 

[6sunset6]

9035 | BSPP x Female Pipe (NPTF)

DHS has adapters They have a $20 min. though. At least there is a source.

HMM Nice looking gages. If I was younger ;;;;;;

 

[jjbath]

This company sells everything you need. Gauge, Sender and all sorts of adapters.

Adapters and Bushings: Bushings - 1/8" NPT Female x BSP (BPT) Male - egauges.com

Does anyone know what size the TC35 temp switch is? Is it 1/8" BSP?

 

[jinman]

If it were me, I'd carry one of these with me on the tractor and measure temperatures anywhere I want: engine, transmission, hyd pump, etc.. I say that because that's exactly what I do. I have one of the smaller IR thermometers that I carry in my toolbox. One of these little beauties can tell you a world of info about your tractor's temperatures at many places besides the engine coolant. This would also allow you to keep your tractor in a standard configuration with the OEM warning light or temp. gage.

If you are determined to use an add-on gage, then I'd cut a hole in the vertical cowling below the steering wheel so the gage could be mounted so that it can be exposed to as little weather and sun as possible. I don't know for sure, but I'd bet that the gage you want is not designed for direct exposure to elements. It's probably designed for inside a vehicle on the dash. It may not last long on your tractor. Just my thoughts. . . .

 

[jjbath]

If it were me, I'd carry one of these with me on the tractor and measure temperatures anywhere I want: engine, transmission, hyd pump, etc.. I say that because that's exactly what I do. I have one of the smaller IR thermometers that I carry in my toolbox. One of these little beauties can tell you a world of info about your tractor's temperatures at many places besides the engine coolant. This would also allow you to keep your tractor in a standard configuration with the OEM warning light or temp. gage.

If you are determined to use an add-on gage, then I'd cut a hole in the vertical cowling below the steering wheel so the gage could be mounted so that it can be exposed to as little weather and sun as possible. I don't know for sure, but I'd bet that the gage you want is not designed for direct exposure to elements. It's probably designed for inside a vehicle on the dash. It may not last long on your tractor. Just my thoughts. . . .

Actually I have the same gauge on my snowmobile. In fact I got the idea from a snowmobile forum. Lots of guys are using them and snowmobiles see some pretty harsh weather.

I just put mine on so I don't know how it will hold up but by all accounts I have heard they work really well.

 

[jinman]

Actually I have the same gauge on my snowmobile. In fact I got the idea from a snowmobile forum. Lots of guys are using them and snowmobiles see some pretty harsh weather.

I just put mine on so I don't know how it will hold up but by all accounts I have heard they work really well.

In aviation, we'd say that's a test pilot mentality. I'd say your opportunity for success or failure is about 50-50 since a tractor sees service year-round. But hey! It's not like it costs a fortune and you could use one of their under-dash mounts and screw it into your cowling below the steering wheel. If it fails or gets smashed by a rogue limb, you can remove it and leave only four small holes or something similar. (Yes, my tongue is buried firmly in my cheek.). I just don't think our tractors have an easy place to mount a gage like this without taking a chance of having an unworking gage in an ugly hole at some point. Maybe everything will work out great based on your snowmobile experience. I really hope so and don't mean to be giving you a hard time. . .well, maybe just a little bit of good natured kidding.