I just bought a jubilee and there is no oil pressure gauge installed. There is a hole in the dash for the gauge but it's empty. I see there are gauges available but where does the line attach to the engine block? Thanks if you can help.
Where does oil pressure line connect on Jubilee Red Tiger engine?
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John0829
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The port for the oil pressure gauge is located near the front of the hydraulic pump and slightly behind it.
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From the parts book it looks like you may need two tubes. I don't know for sure but it may be that the tube from the oil pressure gauge connects to a junction block, and the 2nd tube goes from there to the engine:
John0829
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When I had to replace the line on my 850 (same basic block) I tried using the flexible nylon line. DON'T, it broke twice, then tried copper that also broke, finally got some stainless steel tubing and it has held up so far. All those that broke were fastened in multiple places to prevent vibration. In hind site I should have just gotten OEM lines but being the hard head I am.
From what I've been able to find out it seems my Jubille came stock with a "vane" type hydraulic pump. Some time during the tractors life someone changed the pump to the gear type. The gear type does not "neck" down on the forward portion of the pump which apparently causes no room between the pump and the block to keep the oil pressure sensor installed. I guess folks who install the gear style just plug the sensor hole and go without knowing if they have proper oil pressure. Not good with my old engine.
I did see a video on line of a man installing a modern hyd pump on his Jubilee (I don't know the brand) that is gear style and it had the clearance needed to keep the oil pressure sensor intact. I don't really want to do that because my hyd pump is working fine but I want an oil pressure gauge. I will have to think on this a while. Tractor needs other repairs anyway.
I did see a video on line of a man installing a modern hyd pump on his Jubilee (I don't know the brand) that is gear style and it had the clearance needed to keep the oil pressure sensor intact. I don't really want to do that because my hyd pump is working fine but I want an oil pressure gauge. I will have to think on this a while. Tractor needs other repairs anyway.
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You can download a free owner's manual here: https://www.ntractorclub.com/manuals/tractors/Ford Tractor Owner's Manual, Model NAA.pdf
John0829
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No the oil line can be installed, my 850 uses the same piston pump that is used to replace the OEM vane pump. It is tight but it can be installed.
Problem solved for me. Just as you members told me the pressure outlet is behind the hyd pump (gear driven) I loosened the pump from the block and although the pump is connected with hard lines I was able to easily move the pump away from the block. I did not have to put any real stress on the line connections and can now access the pressure outlet to connect a new sensor.
I have ordered the parts to install a new sensor and gauge. thank you all for your help on this matter.
I have ordered the parts to install a new sensor and gauge. thank you all for your help on this matter.
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