Did I BLOW UP the Pony Motor? Let's find out! ~ Part 13 ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator

[@motor2of7]

What I love about this machine is that it’s all mechanical. There’s no friggin computers and magical black boxes to cause problems. That was quite the cliffhanger you left us with.

[@smasica]

Loving this series. Never going to drive, service, or even see one of these machines close up, but I'm hooked on the process. Great work.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Never know! Either way I appreciate the support and I'm glad you are enjoying the project! It's been a lot of fun for me too!

[@daveooooo]

I totally agree with you I love watching this series it's very interesting I guess I'm the typical American baby boomer male LOL.

[@clarencedavis8780]

Would the points make it back fire and smoke come out

[@clarencedavis8780]

Well that what i would 🤔

[@SuperMoriarty]

You have taught me so much in this series, not just about engines but about patience and tenacity. Please keep uploading I'm 70 and female but I still love to learn. Thank you so very much.

[@___PK__]

You are truly saving that machine. I'm learning a lot watching, TY.

[@markthemaniac3350]

I love the fact that you explain everything to a level where people that have no idea what they're looking at can understand the process.

[@bluespidergaming7719]

If u like that theres a man named squatch253 that is rebuilding a catipillar d2 bulldozer who goes thru the entire process including how stuff works and specs just search 5j1113

[@RichardNichols-uz9hd]

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[@vernabink2865]

I'm an 82 yo grandmother, and an fascinated by your videos. Looking forward to seeing you next year. Happy New year.

[@prodromosavramidis8724]

Old red's restoration literally the best thing this year. Thanks for the great content!

[@ajwilson605]

A trick for cleaning water passages on heads like these. Take a 6-8" piece of an old speedometer cable, chuck it up in a drill motor, then insert it into the passages, spin the drill to "wire brush" all the inside passages and remove rust/sediment. I've used this trick to clean out oil and coolant passages when rebuilding engines for years.

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

That’s slick

[@paulkelly1702]

I cannot wait for each of your videos on this machine. Your problem solving skills are inspiring.

[@dwaynemurphy814]

I could watch you all day, very enjoyable, you would make a great shop teacher.

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

I agree that Squatch is an excellent reference....he's got the manuals, the know-how, the instinct, and his love of CATs is deeper than the Mariana Trench...and he is the kind of person who would be more than willing to help in any way. All my best wishes and prayers for a happy and healthier new year

[@MIGASHOORAY]

Dr. Skip Kazarian cant beat Squatch.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

He's a busy man with his own projects and other things going, & I've tried contacting him... I completely understand not having the time, and It's totally fine!... Have no fear, I'm pretty good at figuring things out!

[@ericmcrory4668]

It's funny how satisfying it is to see old parts cleaned up and put back together! Simple pleasure.

[@TgWags69]

I commented on this in the very first video about making sure the coolant is up in the pony motor (obviously isn't air cooled as many tried to assert). The water jacket is bone dry and you can see the second head you took off is discolored like it was almost red hot. Most likely it got hot enough for an exhaust valve to seize in the guides causing it to backfire through the intake. Luckily it looks like it let loose once it cooled. If they have any rubberized valve seals they may be toast. If the are just brass you may be ok. But it needs checked out where the pony motor is hooked to the water jacket on the main motor and see why it isn't getting coolant.

[@jimrankin2583]

The passage is from the water jacket of the rear cylinder of the diesel through the bell housing and then up into the base of the pony motor under the right cylinder, then there is a tortuous passageway across from right to left under the pony motor cylinders. All in all it’s a perfect situation to collect sediment and scale. Lots of them are a lot lot worse but some coolant should still be in there when those pony heads came off

[@Agnemons]

The problem is that all the rubbish settles out in the lower areas and in the low flow regions of the cooling system. The fact that you are getting debris buildup in the pony motor which is quite high up is worrying. I would look at pulling any expansion plugs in the lower portion of the main engine to see what you find (they probably need replacing anyway due to rust) that will also allow you to flush the cooling system alot better. I have seen old engines with 2 inchs of solid crap around the bottom of the cylinders causing hot spots and even the pistons binding at the bottom of the stroke.

[@InTheWoodsCO]

Agreed with everyone that replied. Personally, my bet just as warmed up there was a squirt or lift. The mess is mostly from not changing the coolant as it wears, you then get electrolysis and corrosion. I would have also dected those heads as well, something small like that only needs to be run on a surface plate with 3k or above.

[@johnnieritchie243]

There is a Crack in that top pipe

[@Rob-oj2fg]

My 3-yr old daughter loves watching this series with me!! Every night I get home from work, “new old red video dad?” Keep up the great work brother!

[@claudeemmanuel2663]

BRAVO Respect for your tenacity

[@markalexander5124]

Thanks for the really simple explaination for simple people like me. For someone like you it must be almost inconcievable that there are still people who dont know how an engine works but... Much appreciated.

[@williamfindspeople4341]

I'm a gasket maker too. I was taught as boy in "Sparky's Auto Repair" there is definitely a right way and a wrong way with gaskets. Love your channel.

[@grendalnewgod]

My mom taught me. Her dad owned a repair shop for about thirty years.

[@simonpotter7534]

Take heart, while the pony motor was a problem you were not looking for, it clearly need some love and attention. So a good job, a fine effort and perseverance.

[@vod8008]

I agree with the others - looks like no coolant in the pony motor... more disassembly needed! But, a fabulous channel, thank you and all the best for next year.

[@gordonagent7037]

Watching you, and from my own experience, I find it amazing the tangents you can go off on when addressing a project like this and you could go deeper if you choose.... well done, I admire your tenacity and really enjoy your videos, well done

[@johndearborn3449]

I consumed every episode over 2 days. You should be a teacher for sure! Your attitude, perseverance, and patience (I would have had wrenches flying a few times for sure) are incredible - matched only by your intense curiosity and willingness to plow ahead. A true barnyard mechanic, and I mean that in a very positive way. Can’t wait for the next episode. Keep plugging away and stay safe!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you John! I truly appreciate that!

[@danateel]

You are an impressive mechanic sir! I'm a bit of a shade tree mechanic myself and I really enjoy watching you bring old gear back to life.

[@roblachman8919]

Wife still thinks I’m silly watching OLD RED being pulled apart and put back together but I find it fascinating. Can’t wait for the next episode. Have a happy new year and let’s hope 2021 is heaps better than 2020. Stay safe 🇦🇺👍

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thanks Rob! Ask your wife, IF your silly watching what does that make me taking on this old beast?!? Thanks for the support and I'm glad you're enjoying the project!

[@MrPaulviles]

@@SalvageWorkshop single.............😜 🤟🇦🇺👍🇦🇺

[@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

@@SalvageWorkshop A Saint

[@asutton1364]

My husband says I have a problem! 62 years old lady! Best thing on KZbin!

[@Zx9RKLR]

It's so interesting to follow your videos! Every time i learn something! Thanks a lot for what you have done, not least save such a beautiful machine!

[@TheDutchPathFinder1]

memorable words: its kind of fun to do the impossible.

[@aerial_camera_video_imaging]

Proper evidence that dedication is what you need. Thanks for sharing your time and hard work.

[@margaretwilkinson9140]

luv, luv, luv your channel! thank you for explaining things to us dummies in such easy detail. quite simply you make learning fun.

[@donaldowens8838]

Love the series and love your attitude when it come to can do you actually do. Looking forward to see it back together and watching ole red work properly

[@ohmegroin]

New years eve lockdown game! Take a drink every time you hear "pony motor" make your liver look forward to 2021!!!

[@mikejohnson7181]

Love to watch your progress on this machine! One thing I've noticed, is all the so called experts are more than willing to give advice, but usually they are the ones sitting behind a desk, reading a schematic, or book on what should be done in a perfect world, but never get their hands dirty. Keep up the good work!

[@PoLoMoTo2]

Fun useless fact, the gear assembly on the starter motor that pops out to engage the starter with the engine is called a bendix

[@phillipyannone3195]

You are doing a great job. Lucky to have all those spare parts. I like the way you take your time and check everything and make all repairs as you go. I’m sure it will run fine.

[@davetaylor4741]

Love this series and your passion for this old machine. Can't wait for the next one.

[@garyjordan9679]

Gary here from Ireland Love what you’re doing and your doing it so well you’re a man after my own heart if a job is worth doing it’s worth doing it right can’t wait for next part.

[@Greekman72]

Gteat job on the Pony motor! I'm sure it will run better than ever and I'm very anxious to see it! Best rescue and salvation series I have ever seen! Keep it up please!

[@mariocardamone1846]

when i first started in construction these machine were being fazed out i operated the 955 l and the 977 great machines your resto is takeing back to my youth and your skill is amazing keep the videos comeing

[@thalovemuscle]

I could care less about dozers, but I have followed this rebuild since the first episode. I always look forward to your videos!

[@DavidNayer]

1:00:21 When I cut off a bolt, I thread a nut on inside the cut. It's a quick way to clean up from the hack saw cut. Move the nut just short of the cut for purchase when filing (or belt sanding) a chamfer on the bolt a few strokes, then take off the bolt to chase the thread. Really enjoy your willingness to jump in and practical methods.

[@alansmith7833]

I love the Walt Disney quote in the background at the end, BADASS, Keep up to good work, its very cool what you are doing, Job well done!!,

[@micbanand]

Keep up these great videos. This shows, why you never run without antifreze. even without risk of it freezing :) and never ever run engines out of fuel. I would even always insure to min leave some fuel. then I am sure not to damage pump. or have to clean carps.

[@mikechristensen9744]

Someone else mentioned about truing up the head. I always did this on every small engine as so easy to do with fine sandpaper on a perfectly flat surface(such as glass, steel sheet, granite, etc.) using a figure 8 sanding motion...takes but a few minutes and just a little extra insurance of the head not being a cause of leakage.

[@scotthardy2848]

This has been a great rebuild, your attention to detail is amazing. Taking all this time now to clean things up and replace all the gaskets will give you many years of trouble free use

[@chrismarrero3794]

Love the long episodes keep up the awesome work!! 🥳 happy new year!!

[@dougbird8186]

I admire that you are a clean fanatic. Paint doesn't really matter just pretty but clean will tell you where leaks are. 43 years in welding repair and steel fabrication but am the worst mechanic I know. I like watching people do what I can't.

[@Stu1982]

Merry Christmas, nice to see your alive, been waiting a while for this one.

[@johnnyholland8765]

Man you have got some kind of patience... Glad you put new head gaskets on the pony motor. It is weird but there is something strangely satisfying about cleaning filthy parts and replacing gaskets and other things and making things right again. That box of bearings is a handy thing indeed. Can't wait to see the restart!

[@robertlynch7068]

The pony motor is liquid cooled from the main engine cooling system , do not run for extended periods without coolant ! The head gasket seals the water jacket ports in the head and cylinder , if coolant leaks into the cylinder it will destroy the pony motor ! Thanks for replacing the head gaskets , great minds think alike !

[@stuartkarshagen6274]

Never a dull moment with Old Red, but in hindsight, it was great to run through the pony motor and sort the issues before the machine got running. LOVE this series, I get fomo when I wait more than a week for an episode 👍🏻

[@madthewirdo4236]

Thanks for the video, Ive been restoring old tractors etc for a while now, just wanted to let you know in case you dont, but modern oils are almost devoid of zinc .Older engines with flat tappets etc need zinc, may I suggest that you augment the engine oil in that pony motor and that diesel with stp oil treatment as per the ratios on the bottle. That will make sure the camshafts get the zinc they need. Great quality work, Thanks

[@rogercarrico4975]

You are correct Sir! Zinc is necessary. For the very reasons you stated 👍

[@Sparky-Tim]

If "Old Red" doesn't run as sweet as a nut after all the love & attention you've bestowed on him............then there's no justice in this world. Thanks for a great series. Been hooked from the start. Wishing you all the luck & good fortune for 2021.👍

[@bill3641]

56:20 , likely the " Inverted" flange was left loose and rattled enough to deform it ( not made that way ) .

[@mikechristensen9744]

I agree...I have seen both manufacturing errors and ones caused by loose fits. This one looks more like the latter.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I'd agree with that!

[@kennethdejardin795]

This whole series has been very interesting as are the rest of your videos love to see guys who keep this old iron running instead of sending it to the scrap pile great work please keep doing it look forward to your videos

[@felipemiranda9639]

Oh Boy, 2020 ends well now

[@Gustav4]

yes, just what i needed

[@saliemi1]

Thank You for this video I am really excited to see what you find. I can't wait for the next episode. Keep on what you doing and keep on recording. Love all the detailed explanations and time you taking to make Old Red work. Have a beautiful festive season and be safe. All they way from Belhar, Cape Town, South Africa.

[@defendermender4959]

I've enjoyed watching this series and the enthusiasm and get it done attitude you bring to it! Ignore the trolls that have probably never put up a shelf! There was a bit of blowing on the head gaskets so i'm glad you replaced them. The compression figure does seem a little low, but thats to be expected with the age of the thing does the manual not give a figure? The loose exhaust studs and warped exhaust flange would very much point to a problem in that cylinder as its got very hot, also discolouring on the manifold. That "washer" plate that goes on the pony motor crank is a locking washer for the nut that's been improperly fitted before. Hope you don't think i'm trying to be a know it all, been a diesel mechanic for 26 years and i've really enjoyed following you along and look forward to the next one!

[@dledbdledb3807]

I have rebuilt several starters in my early Navy career. From your video, the copper on the armature where the brushes ride, is also worn down. We used to take a hacksaw blade, break it at an angle and run in between the copper commutator to cut down the 'mica' just a little to create a gap. Also replacing the brushes would get the starter working again.

[@davidsicca2352]

Prophecy for 2021! "At the end there will be no bolt untouched at the old red"!!! Happy new year!!!

[@willienolegs8928]

Thanks for sharing your expertise. Fascinating for me. I’m in a wheelchair and it fun to see y’all work on heavy equipment.

[@roycsinclair]

It's as likely as anything else that the spark plug wire that "broke" caused the problem. It was running pretty nicely up to that point and losing one cylinder would definitely do what we saw. I also remember my father using a ball peen hammer and making gaskets for his farm truck that same way, except he used Cheerio box cardboard.

[@paulkleinschmit9871]

Especially if that pony uses a waste spark system. Waste spark refers to two plugs on one coil. The spark is sent to one spark plug, through the engine, through the other spark plug back to coil. It's called waste spark because the system fires every revolution. That means while one fires on compression and the other fires on the exhaust stroke, which is a "wasted spark" the problem with such a system is that if you have any issues with any part of the circuit, it will take down both cylinders.

[@chrisforgan731]

@@paulkleinschmit9871 there not wasted spark. the mag is also a distributor

[@chrisforgan731]

ive done that except with corn flakes packet and aviation form-a-gasket

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

I'm not a mechanic but it's obvious you're a fantastic one. With that said, I think you're becoming one of my top five fav channels to follow. You do things right. Love your explanations.

[@DuaneT64]

Been waiting for this one.

[@james8104]

Me too

[@ianbatchelor3781]

Me too

[@cross-axled]

Dito that... happy times when i see a new video from Salvage Workshop

[@Gustav4]

same

[@thiagovidolin]

same here

[@jadedcustoms7963]

I can't believe it was holding any liquids with all the gaskets missing!!! Keep up the good work!

[@johnerway7255]

The fuel shut off can be replaced with a valve and inline filter. The valve can be a 1/4 turn type. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

[@frankdeegan8974]

For four or five decades fuel systems used a fuel shut off with a sediment bowl the Cat pony motor fuel problem can be fixed by replacing it with a new sediment bowl to keep it period correct. I would not, copper lines and with brass fittings plus a good fuel filter with a replaceable paper element because you already know sediment bowls are a headache.

[@Riqrob]

@@frankdeegan8974 My D2 had a sed. bowl with a 2-small filter inside, bad needle valves that leaked. Period schmeriod, I put on a ball valve and inline filter that works.

[@cam32112]

Absolutely the right thing to do replacing those head gaskets. Glad you were able to find them!

[@Just_a_Plane_motorcycle_rider]

This series is literally "youtube meth" I'm hooked and always hanging out for the next fix

[@stuartwood34]

Excellent video as always, can’t wait for the next instalment

[@TERRYB0688]

Brilliant channel, always look forward to the next episode 😉

[@paulstanding7267]

Very nice and informative love they way you are going about the rebuilding of red have a very nice new year and to all your subscribers stay safe and have as best new year eve and day as we can 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@jonathanharrington9648]

Steiner tractor sells the shut-off and new glass strainer for the cat

[@captnsquid8151]

22:40 My suggestion. Never reuse a gasket. Especially a head gskt. Replace it. If it had run minutes and you have to remove head again, you can reuse that head gasket as the heat has not got to it yet. I like this Old Red Series .. thks

[@jasonburguess]

My guess for the pop sound is in incorrect valve clearance, set them all back to factory settings with a feeler gauge and that might just fix your problem. If they are incorrect the valve timing can be off a tiny bit, enough to make it backfire through the carb. Also check the Timing on the magneto and the points and condenser, a bit of corrosion on them can cause problems too. Good luck and thanks for the great videos

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Faulty points condenser will cause backfires.

[@ottoscorch]

I would set the valves for certain ,,with all that stuff out of the way ,,easy peasy

[@brucebenham2903]

For reliability, check the valve clearance (lash). I am guessing that this machine has many many hours, which wears the valve seat area down. Great stuff.

[@raymanbecker]

My dad had me rebuild starters and generators (not alt.) back in the 50s and we always smoothed out the commutators with SANDpaper (aluminum oxide will short them out). Then clean the spaces between the coppers with a broken hacksaw blade (they were full hardened then and left a hard sharp edge when broken) so there was no mettle between the coppers. Nice channel, keep it up!

[@brantmcauliffe9926]

Like following a case with Sherlock Holmes and we’re Watson. Can’t wait for the next chapter!

[@alanfreeman7999]

I love your videos. I like the way you narrate what you are doing and why. Great job on gathering up old stock parts . Keep the videos coming.

[@ghostrider.13]

Alright here we go. I dropped what i was doing to watch this episode.

[@gregtheredneck1715]

I think by the time you get old red up a and running, I'll be able to be a mechanic. You would be a terrific teacher. Love this series.

[@rickburris6164]

Check the pony motor timing, including internal timing. Thanks for the new episode, I really enjoy them.

[@michaelmacdonald3408]

It is good to watch as i did the same stuff 34 years ago and i told myself will never climb under a car again but still do at 64 years old.

[@Mankan569]

Hi, I've been following you and your work to make "Big Red" work. And it's inspiring to see you fix problems you've encountered in the meantime. you wanted suggestions on an "on / off" for the gas tank. I myself have a tractor David Brown 990 selectamatic (50 years "old") where I have one that is in brass. So suggestions check out stores that sell parts for old tractors. And lastly, do not get me wrong. But we who follow your work with "Big red" probably have knowledge of how a starter motor works. And also how engines and hydraulics in general work. So "skip" those parts. 😉

[@OriginalLictre]

On the other hand, a number of the things he's been pointing out are somewhat new to me, and other mechanically under-educated savages. He's trying to strike a balance between being approachable and informative for the newbie, while still engaging in the problem-solving for the people with respect for the old machines.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

@@OriginalLictre Exactly!

[@leeklemetti1887]

The gear assembly on the starter is called the Bendix, is named after its inventor, Vincent Hugo Bendix.

[@Mankan569]

@@OriginalLictre As I wrote do not get me wrong. To my delight, I note that there are "newbies" who follow this project who are interested in how old engines and machines work. Yes, in the past you could fix things that were broken. Now you connect a "computer" that reads error codes and gives suggestions for replacement of parts. In my opinion no car mechanic but "spare parts changer" I like problem solutions that require thinking ability and that's what I like in this project with "Big red"

[@darrenp5495]

That machine fell in love with you as much as you did the moment you met pony motor was just a little back fire to get your attention it needs some extra love right now but not letting you down. Don’t get frustrated your doing awesome big machine little bites you both will be happy in the end

[@danmackintosh6325]

That's strange, I was just wondering when this video and an update on the pony motor would come up!

[@kermitmyers4572]

Make sure and check out the carburetor some times the it can make a back firing action.

[@pidjones]

Or, put the belt in the notch in the pulley and rotate it out.

[@wssides]

There is a notch in only one flange. Need to get by the inner flange too.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

@@wssides Correct! The 2 notches are only there (on the outside) to allow you to wrap a rope around the outer pulley to pull start the pony motor... You tie a knot in the end of the rope and put it into the notch when wrapping the rope around it, that way the rope has something to grab onto when you pull it.

[@georgeferguson3432]

Wish I was younger, always loved these kind of projects!

[@DavidBrowne-ni3qp]

Man iv bein waiting on this well done bud 👍👊

[@DesertRat3536]

Was excited seeing an update. Glad the pony motor looked good. Can't wait for the next update.

[@TheHuizenre]

Very well filmed, this must have taken so much time for recording and editing. It's great watching your work. Please flush the cooling system very well before starting the engines!!!

[@ronaldclark2624]

My brother had an RD4. First start every year we had to clean the magneto points on the pony. No Electric start. Love your videos! Ron

[@Dave5843-d9m]

With all those loose bolts, you’ll be wise to check the pony motor with a fine tooth comb. Maybe even take it off the tractor and check it all properly.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lol... the whole machine needs a fine tooth comb or maybe 10 combs!

[@billsargent3407]

I can tell you as a collector of Old Tractors , that if you like tinkering, old iron is the gift that keeps giving...

[@rufusmarmeduke]

The water jacket being bone dry and clogged is worrying.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I recently drained the whole system, including removing the entire water pump from the diesel... Of course it's dry!

[@RCLBWD]

He doesn’t sound worried at all

[@greggreg8799]

I would agree, but my concern would be related to the discoloring of the paint on the heads. I don’t think that cooling is the primary issue, but it should be addressed.

[@bluegrallis]

@@SalvageWorkshop You drained the coolant, BUT, in this video, you show when you added coolant. Is that out of sequence in the process, or did you not add enough to get up to the pony motor?

[@SalvageWorkshop]

@@bluegrallis You are correct, but I only added 3 gallons out of the 12.5 that it takes to fill the cooling system... What I added was to ensure that any remaining water in the belly of the diesel doesn't freeze and create all kinds of BAD problems! I didn't add enough to get anywhere near the level it will take to get into the pony motor.

[@mebebrb]

Love this series, been waiting with baited breath for the next installment

[@engineresurrector2414]

why was there no water in the pony motor? (I realized he drained the diesel engine coolant in the last episode, but there should still be a little bit left in the ports of the pony motor)

[@robapplebee8506]

Ok..I'm just going to come out and say it. Total rebuild! Learned so much tonight. Awesome cliff hanger:)

[@MARKLOCKWOOD2012]

May have gotten too hot over heated with the passages blocked not enough coolant. Worth seeing afterwards if it heats up and puffs again shouldn’t

[@merlinashland5136]

Have you considered creating a pdf or library of your Maintainence texts. Old texts are so hard to find and then hard to read due to poor copy quality. I really enjoy your channel. You offer a unique experience for repairing machinery. I learn something every time I watch you work. You clearly represent what KZbin is all about. Thank you. M

[@breakawaybooks4752]

I'd run a rubber safe descaler through that coolant system. That looks like 50 years worth of tap water boil over build up inside.

[@CollinWillson]

Good idea!

[@patrickpigg4132]

You should never use tap water in a cooling system. I always keep a couple of gallons of water from a dehumidifier to use in cooling systems and batteries.

[@ironmike2732]

Great work, and also great filming and editing. As a viewer I feel like I am there at the workshop doing the work myself! Keep up the great work and I am loving this series.

[@danielwgk]

Anyone else screaming for him to clean the grooves between the comm plates?

[@TheStrynboen]

yes,,,

[@defendermender4959]

i wanted it put in the lathe and cleaned up. When i was watching at the start i thought, that starter doesn't sound like it was engaging right. Fair play to him for the enthusiasm and hard work he's putting into this old machine though its great to see!

[@bluegrallis]

I found a tool in a box of junk once. It had a small V block,a D shaped handle and what looked like a piece of broken hacksaw blade clamped in below the handle. I took it to a swap meet and asked around. One guy offered me $50 for it, but wouldn't say what it was for till I prodded him a bit. I was made to clamp on the motor shaft, and you worked the handle back and forth, while the small spring loaded "blade" cleaned the grooves in the commutator. I got the $50 , and he got something to add to his collection.

[@creamysbrianna]

What are Comm plates?

[@bluegrallis]

@@creamysbrianna The commutator, is the copper colored hub with slots in it, that the brushes rub against.

[@richarddecoster4464]

I like how you work hard to keep things organized and original parts on Old Red if that shut off works and does the job go with it until you get or find the correct part.