'60' fuel guage

Bob Harvey · Jan 28, 2016

Just wondering if anyone has made a measuring stick for the 60 fuel tank. Don't really need one, but it is a PITA to get on a step stool and use a flashlight. I envision making a bunch and giving them to 60 owners (mailing cost not included). Thoughts?

58 Deere · Jan 28, 2016

I have a 620 with a brand new fuel gauge. I have a brand new fuel sending unit still in the box. Works great LOL. But, I have a paint mixing paddle in the tool tray. Around two inches of gas on the stick is roughly five gallons worth. This is what I use. One day I will install the sending unit.

Half · Jan 28, 2016

If this works, here is a picture of my "custom made fuel gauge".

Bob Harvey · Jan 28, 2016

Thanks. Not sure what I'm looking at.

old popper · Jan 28, 2016

Several years ago I purchased some wood slats about 1/4" thick by 3/4" wide. I cut them to length, drilled a small hole in one end to put a loop of wire through to hang them on the tractors. I keep one on each tractor. (yes, on my 60 too)

Mitch D · Jan 28, 2016

Somebody makes new gauges that are in the gas cap with the indicator on top. Every time I see one I think I need to get one but here I am still using a stick....

long green line man · Jan 28, 2016

Bob: this is what JD sold for fuel gauge in '50's' ; a gauge cap, Part # AA4858R.....

PJH · Jan 29, 2016

I carry a hammer in the tractor tool box. I use the hammer handle for a measuring stick.

Mike M · Jan 29, 2016

I see the measuring stick on the hood by the cap. I also see a lot of material to build many more for all of us ! LOL.

buckeye al · Jan 29, 2016

Dang! That looks almost IDENTICAL to the one I keep on my '38 WC flat top! Chunk of an Iron Weed stalk that lays across the frame just in front of the shifter tower! Been there fer years! I'd though of getting a patent for it but looks like I might late with the idea! Thanks for the humor!

Later.

PS... Not making fun of the thread at all just appreciating the humor!

Half · Jan 29, 2016

I have some kind or other on most of mine. It helps to have a branch with a little curve in it so it will bind in between the caps. Like someone else said, there is an endless supply of those around.

jsborn · Jan 31, 2016

PS... Not making fun of the thread at all just appreciating the humor!

My question would be if I change from 6v to 12v battery would I need to replace the gauge or just put the big end in the tank first.

Maybe I should get the Manual and check this out

'60' fuel guage

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