I replaced the proofmeter on my 1964 Ford 4000 today.
The tractor has a 4-speed transmission and I have the appropriate proofmeter.
The cable physically appears to be in good condition, BUT I think something still is amiss...
How long should the cable be for a 1964 Ford 4000? The way the cable is currently routed is:
It exits the proofmeter in a smooth, but tight radius. Then it crosses the driver-facing side of the battery. Then is runs underneath the battery and into the pump.
My concerns are:
1) The routing seems too tight and I think that although the cable reaches from end to end, it is still too short, but I am not %100 certain of that.
2) There are no gaskets or o-rings or seals on either end of the cable - is that right?
3) The shaft integrity looks good, but it was 'wet'; some water and some not water stuff came out of the housing while it was disconnected.
Can you tell me:
1) What is the proper length for the cable and the proper routing for the cable?
2) Should there be any gaskets or seals on either end of the cable and should the cable be lubricated?
3) Because it looked wet, I filled the housing with WD-40 and then worked the WD-40 in and out of the housing WD-40 to do what WD-40 does. Was that a wise/safe/prudent action?
Thank you all again for your collective knowledge.
The tractor has a 4-speed transmission and I have the appropriate proofmeter.
The cable physically appears to be in good condition, BUT I think something still is amiss...
How long should the cable be for a 1964 Ford 4000? The way the cable is currently routed is:
It exits the proofmeter in a smooth, but tight radius. Then it crosses the driver-facing side of the battery. Then is runs underneath the battery and into the pump.
My concerns are:
1) The routing seems too tight and I think that although the cable reaches from end to end, it is still too short, but I am not %100 certain of that.
2) There are no gaskets or o-rings or seals on either end of the cable - is that right?
3) The shaft integrity looks good, but it was 'wet'; some water and some not water stuff came out of the housing while it was disconnected.
Can you tell me:
1) What is the proper length for the cable and the proper routing for the cable?
2) Should there be any gaskets or seals on either end of the cable and should the cable be lubricated?
3) Because it looked wet, I filled the housing with WD-40 and then worked the WD-40 in and out of the housing WD-40 to do what WD-40 does. Was that a wise/safe/prudent action?
Thank you all again for your collective knowledge.