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Correct proofmeter for 640

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JeffHWV

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I am restoring a late 56 model 640 and am wondering what the correct proofmeter is supposed to look like. I have seen different ones for 4 speed tractors, with either a white or black center, not to mention the various types and colors of needles. If anyone has an original 640 or know exactly what it is supposed to look like I would appreciate the info before I pull the trigger on ordering one. Thanks.
 
Thanks for the replies. That is the one I thought it would be, but I couldn't eliminate the one with the white center. Is this just carelessness by the people that do the reproductions or is it for a specific machine, i.e. NAA or 01 series? Along with the two different faces, have seen 4 different needles (black, white, orange and the numbered one), not to mention black versus stainless crimp rings. The one on eBay with the original type numbered needle has a black ring. That makes it even more complicated if you want all the gauges to match as it seems they probably did when new.
 
(quoted from post at 16:54:33 02/05/16) That makes it even more complicated if you want all the gauges to match as it seems they probably did when new.
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Why? To the best of my knowledge al pre '65 Ford tractors had black bezels only on all gauges.
 
Almost all the aftermarket gauges I have seen have stainless bezels along with most of the 4 speed proofmeters, except the one with the OEM type needle. I wasn't even sure what the original bezel color was. I replaced the proofmeter in my 850 about 10 years ago and it has the black bezel but I never knew what was original. I've had it since 1976, but even then you couldn't tell it was in such bad condition. Definitely not stainless, though. I have Stewart Warner gauges in it since it is a working tractor and I cared more about reliability and accuracy than originality. Then again, there always is the black spray bomb option ....
 
(reply to post at 01:44:15 02/06/16)
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That is what I thought, but wasn't sure since there are so many variations on them. I was already watching it and is probably the one I'm going to get. Thanks again for the info.
 
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