My D17, series 1 has had the tiny line that goes to the traction booster gauge broken off on the rear of the gauge since I got the tractor 5 years ago. There is a small bit of leakage but a nail in the line stopped that.
The nut which holds the line to the gauge is impossible to get. I have spent over $30 buying brass fittings and adapters. None fit. I finally just gave up. gauge dont seem to work anyhow. The needle is at the top (right) of the scale and stays there.
What does this gauge do anyhow?
What if I just eliminate the line and plug the hole where the line connects? The tractor works with the line broken off, so why fix it....
I do like to have things repaired, but they want at least $100 for a gauge, and will it have the needed fitting?
If anyone knows where I can get the REAL fitting, I would at least connect it. But I have been screwing with this issue for 4 years and am fedup with it.
Thanks
The nut which holds the line to the gauge is impossible to get. I have spent over $30 buying brass fittings and adapters. None fit. I finally just gave up. gauge dont seem to work anyhow. The needle is at the top (right) of the scale and stays there.
What does this gauge do anyhow?
What if I just eliminate the line and plug the hole where the line connects? The tractor works with the line broken off, so why fix it....
I do like to have things repaired, but they want at least $100 for a gauge, and will it have the needed fitting?
If anyone knows where I can get the REAL fitting, I would at least connect it. But I have been screwing with this issue for 4 years and am fedup with it.
Thanks