Fast N Red 5 #1 Posted July 17, 2012 Hey guys i have another WH ? I have a sun pro volt its brand new and has a light but can i hook it up whats the diference? I also have a temp Gauge that i want to find our how to use and lastly a oil pressure one that i know i cant .. or can i Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #2 Posted July 18, 2012 This all depends on the engine and the meter. If the engine has a pressure feed pump, the oil pressure meter will work. these are engines that have a oil filter. Temp gauge most likely will not work, that uses coolant sensor and air cooled engines don't have coolant. but could be used as a oil temp. As for the volt meter, that will work. just hook it up to key on power and a good ground. If you want a engine temp gauge, they can be had and most hook to a ring under the spark plug and are not cheep. I looked into it for my mini ambulance and decided to opt out after finding out the price. The 520's have a hot head temp sensor that grounds out when it gets too hot. that would operate a light if you wanted some thing cheep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesBe1 80 #3 Posted July 18, 2012 I would hook up the voltmeter light to the tractor lights so that it only lights when you hit the switch. Just my 2c worth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast N Red 5 #4 Posted July 18, 2012 This all depends on the engine and the meter. If the engine has a pressure feed pump, the oil pressure meter will work. these are engines that have a oil filter. Temp gauge most likely will not work, that uses coolant sensor and air cooled engines don't have coolant. but could be used as a oil temp. As for the volt meter, that will work. just hook it up to key on power and a good ground. If you want a engine temp gauge, they can be had and most hook to a ring under the spark plug and are not cheep. I looked into it for my mini ambulance and decided to opt out after finding out the price. The 520's have a hot head temp sensor that grounds out when it gets too hot. that would operate a light if you wanted some thing cheep. its a k301 Kohler how can i hook up the oil temp? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,563 #5 Posted July 18, 2012 drill and tap an appropriate size hole in the oil pan - situate your particular sensor so if does not contact the dipper arm on the con rod. Height wise - make sure the oil sensor is below the level of oil in the pan. Interesting project. Is the gauge mechanical or electrical ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast N Red 5 #6 Posted July 18, 2012 its mechanical drill and tap an appropriate size hole in the oil pan - situate your particular sensor so if does not contact the dipper arm on the con rod. Height wise - make sure the oil sensor is below the level of oil in the pan. Interesting project. Is the gauge mechanical or electrical ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,563 #7 Posted July 19, 2012 no problem then - drilling and tapping cast iron is not a problem. only wiring needed would be for the backlight (if you plan to use one). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Callen 64 #8 Posted July 19, 2012 Can you just put a tee in the drain pipe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast N Red 5 #9 Posted July 19, 2012 Can you just put a tee in the drain pipe? i was at the hardware store getting a T when my phone said i had a new email ... it was yours 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,563 #10 Posted July 20, 2012 please consider a few issues with Tee connections and additional piping - 1/ you are removing the oil temp sensor a considerable distance from the oil bath. Temperatures outside the oil pan can vary dramatically from summer to winter and will have a definite effect on the reading of the oil temp gauge. 2/ you are adding considerable weight and additional stress to the oil pan by hanging a longer, heavier "lever" off the drain hole. The natural vibration of the tractor engine (and jarring from use) may cause the additional weight on the end of the lever (your additional pipe and sensor head) to start vibrating excessively and lead to possible stress cracking the piping or the oil pan. A Tee will work well for oil pressure readings but introduce noticeable (seasonal) inaccuracies into the oil temp readings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast N Red 5 #11 Posted July 21, 2012 please consider a few issues with Tee connections and additional piping - 1/ you are removing the oil temp sensor a considerable distance from the oil bath. Temperatures outside the oil pan can vary dramatically from summer to winter and will have a definite effect on the reading of the oil temp gauge. 2/ you are adding considerable weight and additional stress to the oil pan by hanging a longer, heavier "lever" off the drain hole. The natural vibration of the tractor engine (and jarring from use) may cause the additional weight on the end of the lever (your additional pipe and sensor head) to start vibrating excessively and lead to possible stress cracking the piping or the oil pan. A Tee will work well for oil pressure readings but introduce noticeable (seasonal) inaccuracies into the oil temp readings. ok heres what i did i took the 90of the oil drain and drilled and taped it the temp prob it quite long and reaches in the oil pan this will only be used for summer, its a puller Fast N Red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
