Ford 8n Proofmeter Installation

:: Author Message HIVEY Regular Joined: 06 Sep 2014 Posts: 49 Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 9:58 am Post subject: proofmeter my cable is bad on my 8n proofmeter.i will replace it,but can you check the proofmeter to see if it is working. HCooke Tractor Guru Joined: 29 Sep 2006 Posts: 5186 Location: Missouri Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:21 am Post subject: Re: proofmeter Con you attach a drill or dremel tool to the proofmeter and spin and see if it works? Dell (WA) Tractor Guru Joined: 21 Sep 1998 Posts: 25636 Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:22 am Post subject: Re: proofmeter HIVEY.take yer 'proofmeter' into a speedometer repair place.

Don't know a speedometer repair place? Try telling that to the cop that arrests you fer speeding. As a general rule, yer 'proofmeter' was an advertizing gimmick. As in PROOF of performance. It is cable driven from back of yer 8N's governor. As you found out, the cable is BAD.

1951 Ford 8N Serial # 362570. The Proofmeter shows only 1557 hours and by all appearances. 7-30-02 Preparing to install new bearings on the differential carrier. Fix That Ford! Proofmeter Cable - 8N17365 [8N17365] - Proofmeter Cable Assembly. 32-1/2 Cable. OEM #: 8N17365. Application: Ford 8N (ASN 263844).

Repair is by replacement.proofy Dell L.B, Long Time User Joined: 20 Jan 2013 Posts: 713 Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:39 am Post subject: Re: proofmeter I remember when car dealers would do that on used cars and set the odometer where they wanted them. Caryc Tractor Expert Joined: 03 Mar 2010 Posts: 3164 Location: Southern Cal.

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:06 am Post subject: Re: proofmeter L.B, wrote: (quoted from post at 11:39:34 10/30/14) I remember when car dealers would do that on used cars and set the odometer where they wanted them. But, but but.that's against the law. HIVEY Regular Joined: 06 Sep 2014 Posts: 49 Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:11 am Post subject: Re: proofmeter I can hook a square piece of stock to the back and see if it will turn.if it does. Will this mean it is ok? John,PA Regular Joined: 21 Jun 2014 Posts: 403 Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 12:17 pm Post subject: Re: proofmeter COPS will write YOU up as difficient speedometer.

'the court' will demand that YOU will have to install and NEW INSTRUMENT PANEL! Usually 10 days, but YOU will have to pay COURT COSTS. I always recalibrate my speedometer when I purchase new tires.

The larger diameter of the tire, the slower the speedometer (true) speed. John,PA John,PA Regular Joined: 21 Jun 2014 Posts: 403 Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 12:21 pm Post subject: Re: proofmeter That practice can land ya in Levenworth, KS. Federal prison.

LIFE SENTENENCE!!!!!!!!!!! John,PA lha Tractor Expert Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 2170 Location: jackson tn Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:11 pm Post subject: Re: proofmeter I'd hate to live in Pa if it makes you so scared of the cops.

I've driven in Tx and Tn for 45 years without even getting a parking ticket,so not so fearful of them. Caryc Tractor Expert Joined: 03 Mar 2010 Posts: 3164 Location: Southern Cal. Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: proofmeter lha wrote: (quoted from post at 15:11:11 10/30/14) I'd hate to live in Pa if it makes you so scared of the cops. I've driven in Tx and Tn for 45 years without even getting a parking ticket,so not so fearful of them. Some people just don't understand how one can do that but I always tell them, it's easy, just obey the laws. It actually works, try it and you'll see.

Showcrop Tractor Guru Joined: 13 Dec 2000 Posts: 18866 Location: Chester NH Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:47 pm Post subject: Re: proofmeter Dell (WA) wrote: (quoted from post at 11:22:45 10/30/14) HIVEY.take yer 'proofmeter' into a speedometer repair place. Don't know a speedometer repair place? Try telling that to the cop that arrests you fer speeding. As a general rule, yer 'proofmeter' was an advertizing gimmick.

As in PROOF of performance. It is cable driven from back of yer 8N's governor. As you found out, the cable is BAD. Repair is by replacement.proofy Dell Hey Dell!

Do you know of a speedometer repair shop that gets less than 3X the cost of new to repair one? Royse Tractor Guru Joined: 17 Jan 2011 Posts: 14910 Location: Ionia County Michigan Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:26 pm Post subject: Re: proofmeter Put the end of the cable in the back of the proofmeter and spin the cable by hand.

That's enough to see the meter move at least. John in Mich Long Time User Joined: 29 Oct 2009 Posts: 855 Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: proofmeter I have disconnected the proof meter cable at the governor, chucked it into my variable speed drill and turned it slowly. It will show you if the meter is working but not if it is calibrated properly. I took a meter to a speedo shop and got back a very pretty meter.

Calibration was so bad that I had to buy a new meter (which was cheaper than the repair at that time). Your mileage may vary. JKW1959 New User Joined: 21 Sep 2014 Posts: 8 Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: proofmeter If your cable is broken, you should be able to take one end of the cable chain and chuck it in a variable speed drill to run the proofmeter. Make sure the drill is set to clockwise and start slow. HIVEY Regular Joined: 06 Sep 2014 Posts: 49 Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 4:36 am Post subject: Re: proofmeter thank you all for comments some were funny some were good I will try the drill one Display posts from previous: ->All times are GMT - 8 Hours Goto page 1, Page 1 of 2 Jump to: Most of our stocked parts ship within 24 hours (M-Th).

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:: Author Message Gunner 10 Regular Joined: 04 May 2014 Posts: 40 Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 2:13 pm Post subject: Proofmeter Installation Problems I've just purchased a 1953 Jubilee. The Proofmeter with the tractor was not working no needle and no cable. I ordered both then looked at what the connections were. The Hydraulic pump is the piston type and the the cable was cut just after the nut. I removed the net and a shaft with a spring attached was spinning.

Looking at the new cable the shaft end is round with a key stamped into it. What am I missing? How does this mate with what is on the pump? It appears there are two male ends, is there a coupling mating the two that I'm missing? Thanks Gunner 10 JLeus Regular Joined: 12 Feb 2010 Posts: 165 Location: Arkansas Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 3:09 pm Post subject: Re: Proofmeter Installation Problems I believe what you see is the end of the driven cable stuck in the pump, the 'spring attached' is whats left of the cable. That should come out and then your new cable will agree with the pump. Gunner 10 Regular Joined: 04 May 2014 Posts: 40 Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: Proofmeter Installation Problems jleus wrote: (quoted from post at 18:09:13 05/04/14) I believe what you see is the end of the driven cable stuck in the pump, the 'spring attached' is whats left of the cable.

That should come out and then your new cable will agree with the pump. Thanks I'll try it tomorrow. I hope it is that simple. I thought about trying to pull it out, but getting someones input most times saves a lot of time and money. Thanks again Gunner William Fissell Long Time User Joined: 02 Apr 2010 Posts: 1138 Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 9:43 am Post subject: Re: Proofmeter Installation Problems exactly what happened to me, and exactly the same cause.

Tequila Regular Joined: 01 Oct 2011 Posts: 261 Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 5:20 pm Post subject: Re: Proofmeter Installation Problems I just replaced mine, because the NEW meter I installed froze up after 6 hours. I think I have a mental picture of your question but keep in mind, perhaps not. Your new cable should have a pressed square end, almost like the cable was machine ground portion about 1&1/4'. That end goes to the meter. The end that slides into the hydraulic end has a round fitting with a small half moon key. This part is factory pressed onto that end of cable.you need to pull the old part out of the back of the pump fitting.

Apparently that's where the old one broke. Hope this is clear enough to aid your repair. Gunner 10 Regular Joined: 04 May 2014 Posts: 40 Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 6:39 am Post subject: Re: Proofmeter Installation Problems Tequila wrote: (quoted from post at 20:20:03 05/05/14) I just replaced mine, because the NEW meter I installed froze up after 6 hours. I think I have a mental picture of your question but keep in mind, perhaps not.

Your new cable should have a pressed square end, almost like the cable was machine ground portion about 1&1/4'. That end goes to the meter. The end that slides into the hydraulic end has a round fitting with a small half moon key. This part is factory pressed onto that end of cable.you need to pull the old part out of the back of the pump fitting.

Apparently that's where the old one broke. Hope this is clear enough to aid your repair.

Winds at 50-60MPH, now snow so I never got out to check the hydraulic end. Meanwhile I just got an email from YTD. Seems they shipped the incorrect part. So when I get the new one I'll keep everyone informed. I really thought pulling the end that is visible would work. I ordered a armored cable and they sent a plain one. So they say there is a part that connects the two ends.

Thanks everyone for the inpiut. Gunner 10 Regular Joined: 04 May 2014 Posts: 40 Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2014 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: Proofmeter Installation Problems As a follow up it came out with a hammer on vice grips.

I guess it was in there a very long time. Thanks everyone. Slow to respond because of illness, all work out both tractor and me. Display posts from previous: ->All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Most of our stocked parts ship within 24 hours (M-Th).

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