Dsmithjr,
I'm really enjoying all the ideas for the 2072 resto mod. Hope the ideas keep coming for ya!

Hey Don,
Looking forward to seeing some more great ideas for your 2072. Might have to use a couple for a 2072 I've got my eye on.........:beer2::ThumbsUp:

Pokey,
I wanted to add oil pressure and temp gauges. I am going to take the 3pt off my 2284 and install on the 2072. I have a parts tractor with a complete deck hydraulic lift cylinder,hoses and such and I thought I might be able to use part of those pieces to build a rear wet line set up. I want to add a work light some where on the rear of the tractor. Im currently debating on building a 2 into 1 exhaust stack and running up through the hood(my hood is dented) like some of the old farm tractors used to do. I thought about adding a cooling fan like the pullers use. Im going to put fluid in the tires and if $$ holds out buy or build a front weight bracket. This tractor is just for playing in the garden and having something to tinker with.

oil and pressure gauges
 

I picked up the pressure at the filter with a simple "T" I bought at Ace hardware. If I was going to add the oil temp gauge I would look at the oil pressure warning light sensor on the right lower side of the engine. It is down where the oil is still inside the engine and here again all you would need is a "T" for the temp probe and the other port for the oil pressure switch. If someone knows something about this port that would make it not work now is the time to speak up. I used a wet gauge or actual oil to measure the pressure. I gave up on the electrical type because they are hard to get at an auto parts store. I found out that if you do not know the exact car make and engine model they cannot tell you much about the sender. Also some are positive ground and some are negative. It usually doesn't tell you on the part box. When the sales guy looked them up on his computer it told him almost no details on the part. If you go with a wet gauge and use the poly line that comes with most of them, make sure to use the plastic wire cover over the line to protect it from heat and rubbing. While we are talking about gauges does anyone know how to convert from amps to volts? I can do it from any ignition source but was wondering if there was one that was considered the best source. My amp gauge moves so little that I think I might be able to tell more from volts. Any ideas on this?

Rudy I agree on the oil temp location. I was going to T my pressure gauge there at the light sensor but I like your idea better. I guess you could also T at the filter line right at the block. I would like to add oil coolers to both my tractors but it will have to wait for more play $$. I was planning on using the wet gauge style also. My amp gauge moves a little but not much either when I think about it. I need to do some measuring to see if there is enough room on the dash to mount 3 gauges comfortably.

I went ahead and cleaned up the thread some of the post have been edited. We are now back on topic.:beer2:

The gauges are a great idea. I don't think I would install an oil cooler and from what I've seen they are not needed. Just run good oil and change it often.
Rudy, just pick up the volts from the battery terminals.

Rudy-

If you want a voltmeter instead, splice the ammeter wires together (temporarily perhaps if you later change your mind with this mod) and run a wire from ground to the - terminal of the voltmeter, and connect the + terminal of the voltmeter to the + terminal of the hourmeter. That way it'll only be on when the ignition is on. A voltmeter is a good mod and will tell you more about the condition of the electrical system than the ammeter will.

dsmithjr-

I would tee the low pressure sensor port on the block and use that instead of the filter, to make it easier to unbolt the filter bracket and swing it away from the engine to make less of a mess when changing the filter, and also because that low oil pressure sensor is connected to the main oil gallery in the engine.

An oil temp gauge sender really needs to be immersed in the oil sump or it isn't going to tell you anything useful. The low oil pressure sensor is near the top of the engine on the right side, so putting a temperature gauge in that area won't really help. If you need more room in the dash, move the hourmeter under the hood. There's really no need to be able to see that while the engine is running anyway.

MattG, My original thoughts were to T at the light sensor for my oil pressure gauge also and I see your point about swinging the filter away during changes. I was wondering about the temp sensor and if you could screw it in in the front of the oil pan were the front drain is?I tried to research what the temp sensor end looked like and how it would screw in but could find much. I am definitely going to move the hour meter under the hood. Mine is not working how do you test them? I have 12v to it when the key is on but it doesnt turn over unless I havent ran it enough to change numbers.

More pictures if your interested
 

Here is the firewall after a quick quote of paint
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/...4/firewall.jpg
Cleaning the fenders. There are several dents and scrapes but I think they will paint out fine for a work tractor with a little prep work
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/...ingfenders.jpg
I took my trusty toothbrush and some degreaser and started cleaning the frame and driveline so I can do a little painting and make it look a little better
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/...ecleanrear.jpg