Tacho cable 1961 Dexta

[kiwiland dexta]

The engine end on my cable has deteriorated and stopped working, recently bought a repro part that did not fit as apparently a change was made in later production. Anyone have any ideas on sourcing the original fitting or other options please?
Pic shows the original versus the bought part.

[henk]

Could it be they send you one for another type of tractor? Looks to me as a Major type.

[kiwiland dexta]

The type is common to quite a few tractors, including apparently the later Dexta. I might have to get creative with that old cable.

[PghBill]

The type is common to quite a few tractors, including apparently the later Dexta. I might have to get creative with that old cable

I have a 64 Super Dexta and my cable looks just like your existing one.

[kiwiland dexta]

Interesting!
I have not been able to find a local supplier, one UK based business wants 45 pounds for one like the original - seem to remember someone once saying they were able to build up the worn end on their original, the fitting it goes into seems fine when I put the tacho end into it, snug and does not turn unlike the worn end. Have to see what I can achieve with solder or suchlike.

[mathias1]

There are different fittings possible, you should take the measurement and compare them with the ones they are selling.
On angloagriparts they have a few different sizes listed for the dexa. Also worth looking at the parts for the major.

[Old Hywel]

I’ve vague memories of using splinters of wood to pack between the driving square/socket. Worked for years.

[kiwiland dexta]

I’ve vague memories of using splinters of wood to pack between the driving square/socket. Worked for years.

Love it - you should be a Kiwi!

Thanks Mathias - I will keep my searching eyes tuned.

Following up this thread, there are numerous business specialising in reconditioning instruments and making cables for them - I have been quoted approx $40NZ to make a new cable. Easy!

[Mervyn Spencer]

Hi, I suggest you give "Bundy Bears Shed" a call he is up in Queensland Australia. He sells tractor spares and may be able to help you. I just love watching his You Tube videos on repairs/restoration to tractors. He is such an interesting gentleman, you will love his videos.

Kiwi, just getting back to your Dexta, are we looking at a mechanical or pneumatic pump where your tacho cable drives? I have the mechanical Simms pump and the end of the tacho cable fits perfectly, I bought it from Agriline Products in 2005, and the part number is 5242, Dexta Tachometer Cable.

[kiwiland dexta]

Thanks, Mervyn - sorry for slow reply, been away.
it is the mechanical pump - thanks for the leads, will follow up and see.
Cheers
Derek

[Mervyn Spencer]

Hi Derek, no problem, I hope you enjoyed your break. well I hope you can resolve your little issue.

Mervyn.

[Farmerg]

Maybe change out the cable to the old housing?