Traction Booster Gage?
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Topic: Traction Booster Gage?
Posted By: Keith E
Subject: Traction Booster Gage?
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2016 at 5:47pm
Just wondering, did I get a defective gage made in India, or could the be something ells that would cause this to happen, has anyone ever had this happen? This is on a D 17 diesel 
------------- WD 45 peddle tractor2 WC speed patrols D 12, D12 sires3, 3 D17's 2 r diesel 1 gas sires 4, 2 200's 1 is for parts, JD 1020 4 WD's in the weeds |
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Posted By: littlemarv
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2016 at 5:49pm
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Liquid filled gauges are nice...... but I don't think that one is supposed to be! I don't have any tractors "new" enough for all those newfangled gadgets, but someone who splurges on such luxuries will chime in.... ------------- The mechanic always wins. B91131, WC23065, WD89101, CA29479, B1, Early B10, HB212, 416H |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2016 at 5:52pm
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Whoops! Not good there...
------------- 39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife |
Posted By: Charles (KY)
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2016 at 6:05pm
| I bought one from Steiner and the needle fell off. I called them to let them know there were problems with the gauges. They sent me another one to try and the same thing happened. I didn't call them about it again because I didn't think it was their fault. Just defective foreign parts. There was someone on here awhile back that rebuilt these gauges but I don't remember who it was. |
Posted By: JimWenigOH
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2016 at 8:54pm
| The made in India gauges I bought were junk, needle bent and fell off. |
Posted By: Allis dave
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2016 at 8:23am
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I had the EXACT same problem with mine. First the needle fell off, then the filled with fluid like yours until it built up enough pressure to pop the glass. Here's a couple link to guys that repair the old original gauges. Tommyd http://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7884&title=traction-booster-gauges" rel="nofollow - http://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7884&title=traction-booster-gauges Oldoug http://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=96931&title=traction-booster-gauge" rel="nofollow - http://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=96931&title=traction-booster-gauge Here's a topic with some pictures of a $30 generic gauge I bought instead. Still working 2 years later. http://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89356&title=wd-tractiOn-booster" rel="nofollow - http://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=89356&title=wd-tractiOn-booster |
Posted By: PaulB
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2016 at 9:24am
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A few years back I got a "new" gauge that was supposed to be a "working" traction booster gage. I can't remember were it was from. When I took a close look at it, it was nothing more than an engine oil pressure gage whit a different face and the adapter on the stem that wasn't even drilled to allow hydraulic pressure to get to the gage. Good thing to, as 3500+ PSI would have blown a 15 PSI gage to smithereens.
------------- If it was fun to pull in LOW gear, I could have a John Deere. Real pullers don't have speed limits. If you can't make it GO... make it SHINY |
Posted By: Ranse
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2016 at 9:16pm
| I've been considering buying one of these gauges for my D10 myself. I know Steiner, Yesterday Tractor, and DJ's tractor parts all sell them. Does anyone have one any count? Or do they all come from the same place? |
Posted By: Matt (Jordan,MN)
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2016 at 11:50pm
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I believe that they all come form the same place. I had some rebuilt by Matt Folkers years ago. I have had one in the D19 for 5 years and it Still works and looks as good as when I put it in there. When I need more I will see if he can still rebuild them. They may be a little more money but I know I wont have a problem with them.
------------- Owner of Matt Scott LLC Specializing in NOS and used Allis Chalmers tractor & implement parts & liturature and Magneto Repair http://www.mattscottllc.com/ |
Posted By: Mikez
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2016 at 12:00am
| Sad part is this is just one part out of billions of parts that get made that don't last. Where's the quality control lol |
Posted By: LeonR2013
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2016 at 2:02am
| It certainly wasn't sent overseas with the jobs. |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2016 at 5:58am
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I think one problem is to relabel a good 5000PSI American gauge would cost more than most guys would want to pay. Another problem, in the picture,.... BOTH ignition keys are there !! Might be a good idea to take one and toss into top right drawer of your tool box.... they WILL pop out given enough time and rough furrows.......BTDT.... Jay ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: HD6GTOM
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2016 at 8:06am
| looks like she's discharging a little bit too. Bought a replacement gauge from Agco right after they became Agco, so far no problems. I don't know why they are so high. I have bought a 5-10000 psi gauge from NAPA to test hydraulic pressure for less than 30.00. |
Posted By: Ranse
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2016 at 9:18am
| It sounds like these aftermarket gauges aren't worth fooling with. I may reach out to one of those guys about getting my old one rebuilt. They will a challenge, it looks really rough and I can't ever remember it working. |
Posted By: Keith E
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2016 at 5:44am
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Thanks for all the info guys, this is a great site with a wealth of info and a great bunch of AC lovers. I am not sure how or when I am going to fix this, it would be great to have a working gage ------------- WD 45 peddle tractor2 WC speed patrols D 12, D12 sires3, 3 D17's 2 r diesel 1 gas sires 4, 2 200's 1 is for parts, JD 1020 4 WD's in the weeds |