Temp gauge

[Shellfish]

I just purchased a BX 1500 and 2004 and the temp. Gauge doesn't work is there a fuse somewhere I should check? All the lights on the tractor work as well as the fuel light will flash when fuel is low but the temp.guage needle will not move

 

[MadMax31]

It might not. Mine barely comes off of C even after bush hogging when its 90 outside. It moves more when my radiator screen is plugged with golden rod fuzz. You could block half the radiator with some cardboard and see if the needle moves then.

 

[85Hokie]

I just purchased a BX 1500 and 2004 and the temp. Gauge doesn't work is there a fuse somewhere I should check? All the lights on the tractor work as well as the fuel light will flash when fuel is low but the temp.guage needle will not move

You could have a gauge that is not reading correctly or simply broken too. Best thing to do is take readings of places on the head, radiator, upper and lower parts. Do this and see what range of temps you get over time when working the tractor easy and hard.

If sitting idle on a diesel - the upper radiator should be around 180 F, and when worked hard, up to 220 F -

Use a Infrared Thermometer. They are cheap these days -

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Etekcity-DT-8550-IR-Infrared-Thermometer/39881573


http://www.homedepot.com/p/General-...atio-Maximum-Temperature-608-IRT206/100651817

I have bought two over the last couple of years, both for around 20 bucks, both a accurate to about 1 degree!

 

[Shellfish]

Thanks for the information I will check the temps this weekend

 

[armylifer]

There are four main reasons that the temperature gauge will not move. 1. the gauge is broken. Not a common occurrence and not the most likely unless there is visible damage to the gauge. 2. The temperature sensor on the engine block is broken. This is a common fault and a likely candidate to check for. 3. The thermostat is stuck in the open position. This is also a common fault and should be checked out, especially is the tractor has not been in daily use. 4. The wire lead from the temperature sensor to the temperature gauge is broken. This is a less common fault but should not be overlooked. This is actually the first thing to check because it is often the easiest thing to check for.

I hope this helps. Good luck and let us know what you find out.