How many lbs. oil pressure F-20 ?

Dave in NY · Apr 5, 2009

Just currious as to how much pressure an average F-20 should carry.My original gauge finally stuck and is so rusty inside on the face that it couldn"t be read anymore.I put one on from an A and it barely gets the needle out of the red zone.The original gauge used to run about 3/4 of the way up.Maybe the A gauge is faulty too, or would they be calibrated higher for the letter series tractors?I plan on checking it with an automotive gauge I have and am wondering what I"ll see for for lbs. of pressure.

James Williams · Apr 5, 2009

Dave,Id say your in good shape,4-5 lbs is good

jimmy

Dr. Bert · Apr 5, 2009

Dave: These old tractors used a low pressure oil gauge.

Janicholson · Apr 6, 2009

The tractor has a transfer pump for putting oil into the dipper gallery it carries no pressure to bearings at all. The pressures are in the area of 5psi, so a gauge that reads to 10 psi will be OK, but hard to find. Fordson House, Steel Wheel Ranch, OEM and others may have them. JimN

spiffy1 · Apr 6, 2009

To just measure it, you should get a reading on a 15 or maybe even a 30psi numbered gage for less than $10. Rice Equipment and Fordson House both list a 3 bolt IHC logo gage for around $60.

Bob Kerr · Apr 6, 2009

If you use a modern gauge the needle may not move hardly at all. I got the right gauge for my 10-20 (same bacic oil pressure) from Rice equipment.

Dave in NY · Apr 6, 2009

So,I suspected that maybe the A gauge was calibrated for a higher pressure system.Yes I knew about the dipper system for the rods. Have had the oilpans off a few different 20s and Regulars.I guess the search begins for the correct gauge.Have bought from Fred Rice before, maybe I'll get a new one. Thanks for the input!!

How many lbs. oil pressure F-20 ?

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