dennis1200
Member
I've got a 1972 Ford 4000 gas and the temp gauge is shot, but I don't want to have to replace the entire instrument cluster just to have a working temp gauge. It seems like it's just a one-wire gauge, with one line straight to the sender and a ground. I don't mind an aftermarket gauge, but they all require a fuse connection it seems. The NH website quotes me $114 for just the temp gauge! (p/n 86548586). Could anybody give me some guidance on this one? I'm slowly getting a finicky old tractor into good working condition and currently am troubleshooting a mild overheat issue (runs for a good 40-60 minutes under moderately heavy load before complaining; but would like it to just keep going). The compression is a little low but surprisingly good for its age, and seems like it just needs some tlc.