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07-31-2022, 01:03 AM
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K46 temp gauge
Greetings all! I know this group largely prefers to talk about the older and certainly more robust CC’s (and I at least have a 2135 for heavier duty tasks) but I thought there may be a few folks out there with the newer XT1/2’s and are concerned as I am about the longevity and capability of the Tuff Torq K46. Yes. I’ve read all the horror stories (most seem to be JD owners weirdly) but I’ve read the successes too and those all seem to hinge around one thing…heat. The consensus is that if you keep the trans clean from dirt and grass, make sure the fan is intact and spinning, and go a step further and service the “unserviceable” unit with a synthetic oil change at 50 hrs and every 200 after that……….these things can actually do what everyone thinks a lawn tractor should do, ie; carry a bagger full of grass, tow a moderately loaded cart, go up and down some decent hills (10-15°), and last 10+ years. With that in mind it occurred to me that the only info we don’t have about the K46 and similar trans is at what point we are overheating and damaging them. How do we know when it’s time to pause for the cause and let her cool her jets? Why doesn’t either CC or TT add a temp sensor/gauge to warn us when our huge, yellow investment needs a minute?
I searched the Google machine and cleared a path through the Amazon and found what I think may do the trick…a digital display and waterproof temp probe. I wired it to the ignition switch so I don’t forget to turn it back off and ran the probe (had to extend the wires quite a bit) back to the trans and glued the probe on the back side of the unit under the fan, between the fins. Display sits so nicely in otherwise useless space and right in my direct line of sight so I can monitor during those tougher hauls/climbs. It was late and cool out so have not had a chance to warm her up and see what it reads yet. I’ll try to post with updates as I have time. Thoughts? Maybe I now I can let it cool before the damage is done? 
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09-21-2023, 11:07 PM
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Nice job. Any follow up on how it's working and holding up?
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