12 grader new temp gauge problems

Showing 1 to 1 of 1 results

muzz

Topic Author

Offline

Send a private message to muzz

Posts: 94

Thank you received: 0

I bought a non-cat water temp gauge part no. 200-5235 for my 8T5057 grader. The bulb that goes into the head came with an adapter which appears to be 1/2" pipe thread. The original temp adapter (8B9494) is a 7/8" course straight thread with a copper gasket, that goes into the head and 5/8" fine thread internal to hold the bulb tight . If I use my original adapter and the new bulb nut, I can not get the new bulb to tighten up.

Do I need a different adapter or do I need to re-thread the head to a pipe thread, or get a different part number gauge?

Thanks,
Muzz

Please log in or create an account to join the conversation.

Wed, Oct 12, 2016 11:37 PM

Old Magnet

Offline

Send a private message to Old Magnet

Posts: 16,694

Thank you received: 16

I'd be looking for the proper gauge.

Please log in or create an account to join the conversation.

Thu, Oct 13, 2016 12:59 AM

Showing 1 to 1 of 1 results

Follow Us on Social Media

Our channel highlights machines from the earliest Holt and Best track-type tractors, equipment from the start of Caterpillar in 1925, up to units built in the mid-1960s.