[AT] 430V update

[Brian VanDragt]

Jerry Trcka at EverGreen Restoration is the only place to get accurate John Deere gauges. Not only do they have the correct faces, they are checked for calibration. I have attached a picture of a set that I bought from him for my 70 LP, your gauge will be a little different.
https://m.facebook.com/EverGreen-Restoration-104570602970851/
Brian
-------- Original message --------From: Spencer Yost <yostsw at atis.net> Date: 11/20/17  9:37 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com> Subject: Re: [AT] 430V update 
Got the manifold off, easy as pie. The manifold and cylinder head surfaces were in pretty good shape. After filing I can't even get a .002" inch feeler gauge under the straight edge on either. So I am definitely good to go. There were a few high spots (picture below).

Another question:  The water temperature gauge does not work on this tractor.   I assume it's a Bourden(sp?) tube type gauge?  There's no electrical to it so I assume that's all it  can be.

With the manifold off, it is so easy to fix/replace the gauge, I'm tempted to go ahead and do that. I've always told you can't fix them and from what I understand from how they work that sounds likely.    Anyone have any ideas or know of good replacements?  All the aftermarket I can find don't have a John Deere logo.  That will not do for this tractor!  I'll price the dealer tomorrow but  Im sure it will be pricey since the logo is on it.  I had one fixed on an antique car, but they are no longer in business.  This was 15 years ago and it was pricey then. I probably could buy one from John Deere cheaper.

Thanks as usual in advance!

Spencer Yost







Spencer Yost
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