[Farmall] Oil Gauge

[Ben Wagner]

Ben Wagner wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I recently purchased the oil pressure gauge for my Farmall Super A from 
> Valu-Bilt tractor parts.  I had matched my part number, 43987DB, to my 
> parts catalog.  When it arrived today, I noticed it had two studs 
> sticking out next to the screw.  Have I gotten the wrong gauge, even 
> though it matches my part number?  The catalog didn't mention that it 
> could screw into the oil filter housing, but it was for a Super A. 
>
> In other words, the gauge cannot screw into my tractor with the studs.  
> Will I need to return the part, or can the studs come out? 
>
> Being that I have a limited, very limited, budget, could I cut the studs 
> off? 
>
> Thanks for your help. 
> Ben Wagner
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Thanks, everyone, for responding.  I believe I will try to cut the studs 
off, and see if that works.  The gauge face matches perfectly, so I was 
not too thrilled about having to send it back.

Ben Wagner