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Hello
Would like to replace the broken proof meter and cable on my 63 super dexta (diesel) Have only found 1 supply house in the US that lists this item the numbers that they list are OEM # cable 95717365C,75961 Proof meter OEM # 957E17360A,66929 can not find any part numbers in the parts list down load can anyone verify the numbers as the correct parts.
Thank Jerry

jerry wrote:Would like to replace the broken proof meter and cable on my 63 super dexta (diesel) Have only found 1 supply house in the US that lists this item the numbers that they list are OEM # cable 95717365C,75961 Proof meter OEM # 957E17360A,66929 can not find any part numbers in the parts list down load can anyone verify the numbers as the correct parts.

The online vugot.com (New Holland) parts list for Super D gives:
957E17365C CABLE Cable Assy., Years: 01/01/1957-04/30/1962
957E17365D CABLE Cable Assy., NH-E, A.C.Type, Years: 04/01/1962-12/31/1964

957E17360A Tachometer Assy., Miles, Years: 01/01/1957-08/31/1960
957E17360B Tachometer Assy., Kilos, NH-E, Years: 01/01/1957-08/31/1960
957E17360D TACHOMETER Tachometer Assy., Miles, Years: 08/01/1960-12/31/1964
957E17360F Tachometer Assy., Sweden, No Longer Serviced, Years: 08/01/1960-12/31/1964

I don't know what the difference in the tachos is. Maybe the gear ratios changed in 1960 According to my rather inaccurate Dexta book, the proofmeter did indeed change in 1960. See:
http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/ubb/F ... 00103.html and http://dexta.20m.com/photo4.html

And maybe the cables changed when the mechanical fuel pump arrived in 1962. Since you have a '63, I'm guessing you need the 'D' versions?? I believe the later cable is longer, so suggest you check the length.

I should put the problem to your supplier - he should know what he's selling for what!

Perhaps one of the gurus can enlighted us further?

Post Script:
I just serched the old site, see sticky top of here, and some folk say an MF 35/135 tacho may work (Bare-Co, calif)

Also try to fix your old tacho, nothing to loose

Ben
Thanks for the reply.The old meter (parts missing can't repair) the cable is also missing anybody know how long the cable is for the super dexta I am going to check out the MF35/135 will need to find out what way the rotation is on the injector pump and go from there Thanks you have been a great help
Jerry

I don't know the length, but a quick search brings up this lot:
http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/ubb/F ... 00161.html

http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/ubb/F ... 00505.html

http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/ubb/F ... 00953.html

http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/manua ... _cable.pdf

http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/ubb/F ... 00652.html

http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/phpbb ... eter+cable

http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/phpbb ... acho+cable

It looks like Speedograph Richfield are the ultimate experts on Dexta tachos, so you could contact them. They advertise a cable for Super Dexta, Their #6053-40, 959E 17365, £9.95.

Also suggest you pm Chug-a-lug see what he did for his S D.
All the best,

Hi there. Spotted this and thought I would add my experience. When I first took on the super dexta the proof meter was disconnected and the cable was bundled up in a coil. I wanted to restore its function but the cable seemed too short. I tried removing the proof meter cowl and mounting the dial directly in the dash as a quick fix to the length issue, but it still didn't reach. I spoke with Agriline as I understood there to be more than one length cable, and was told that Agriline only stocked the one length (i can't remember the dimension). I can confirm that the product fits and functions perfectly... I really must get around to refitting the cowl!

Any other questions just ask, although i'm no expert compared to others on here!

For United States Dexta Owners:

Don't buy Dexta parts from YT Mag. CHEAP.
I have 3 Dextas, and I bought 2 proofmeter from YTmag, one for a Dexta and one for a ford 4000. Cheap parts, broke immediately, and I owned them.

Don't buy cheap parts. YTMAG won't warranty. Cheap = hmmmm... Cheap.

I am still running my Ford dealer proofmeters, and my dealer gave me a 100 hour warranty.

wayne

Crappy service pisses me off.