John Deere 1050 tach/hour meter question

[eeb]

Hi all,
I have a 1988 JD 1050 and the hour meter / tach is not working. The cable is fine. A speedometer shop has opened it up and so far has reported that the meter is fine, but the spring for the tach is broken. He is going to work on it further to see if he can repair, but it's doubtful. Replacement JD id $365. VDO sells one that drops in and either works off the alternator or a shaft pickup. There is another electronic one that is similar, but required different mounting, etc. Anybody have experience with the VDO one? Is it difficult to calibrate, etc? Or any other sources for replacement, either used, new, or different that the original Nisson-denson tach? Thanks, EB

 

[Barry 1]

Hoye Tractor has one for $258.90 (HM-2500) that I think is the same one.Look under YM336-electrical.They might have a used one also.

 

[eeb]

Thanks, Hoye looks like a great resource. So is the YM-336 the same tractor? I don't know how much of the 1050 Yanmar built, maybe all of it, but they did a great job. I am familiar with their marine engines, and the are excellent!
Thanks,
EB

Hoye Tractor has one for $258.90 (HM-2500) that I think is the same one.Look under YM336-electrical.They might have a used one also.

 

[Barry 1]

No,they are not the same tractor,but share alot of parts.The 1050 is 100% Yanmar,made in Japan,So are all the 650,750,850,950 up to 1650 tractors.Most of the parts are no longer available from John Deere(or Yanmar) Hoye has engine and front axle parts,and if you have a problem,you can call them for help.