Oil Pressure Guage Removal.

[red11757]

Need to remove oil pressure gauge on a 1948 Cub ser # 34280, purchased it in spring of 1953-I have never removed it- It was getting hard to read-how can I remove one without breaking something.

[Dale Finch]

I have a very small strap wrench that works beautifully! Not sure where you would get one...mine was given to me.

For example:
https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Strap-Wrench-5-Ribbed/dp/B012RPKM8A/ref=asc_df_B012RPKM8A/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475715995816&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5119694768354712893&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009672&hvtargid=pla-1089843792398&psc=1

Harbor Freight & Lowe's show they have them, too.

[Glen]

Hi,
The original style oil gauge has threads and screws into a threaded hole, if you were asking how it comes out.
You might be able to turn it holding it with both hands and turning it counterclockwise.
If not you could try a small band wrench on the larger part of the gauge.
TM Tractor Parts has oil gauges they say they had made to look like the originals, you can look at the pics.
I don't know which emblem your gauge has, IH changed emblems in the late 1940's.
http://www.tmtractor.com/new/en/2645fp.htm

http://www.tmtractor.com/new/en/5732fp.htm

If you would prefer a gauge with numbers, IH changed Cubs to a gauge with numbers in the mid 1950's.
http://www.tmtractor.com/new/en/3291fp.htm

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

You could also use one of those jar lid removal tools you have in your kitchen.

[Ky Cub]

A pipe wrench and some padding.

[red11757]

Thanks for the info-I will try the strap. Don,t know if I should do it when the engine was cold or hot.

[staninlowerAL]

HF sells a 2 piece strap wrench set, one of them is small enough to fit the oil pressure gauge. JMHO Stan

[Glen]

Don,t know if I should do it when the engine was cold or hot.

I would remove the oil gauge when the engine is cold, or has sat overnight, then some oil will probably have drained down from the oil filter housing.

[JimCub48]

I would change the oil pressure guage out when you do your oil change, this way you can clean up your threads if need be and apply some thread sealant. A strap wrench works good .