Resurrecting the Pony Motor and Freeing Stuck Clutches - 1952 Caterpillar D2

[@stevenhayes3241]

Just wanna thank you for the treat at the end pushing some dirt, this was soo fun!!

[@captjim007]

I have a 1949 D2. Still getting it done. I knew right away you got shocked. Still happens to me about 1 out of 30 start ups. Those damn throttle and choke knobs being so close to that plug.

[@rayscrafield2106]

Every time I see a piece of equipment revived, an Angel gets it's wings. Thanks.

[@harleypub]

Congrats on getting it going again and saving another piece of Americana.

[@davidperry970]

It's nice watching someone that has one of these old Dozers that knows how and what to do and what not to do.

[@jerryderouin9987]

And the old Cat. Lives again !! enjoyed the video hope to see more on the D2 !

[@willthewanderer9012]

Good to see the old girl back at work.Looking forward to your next post.Thanks for the video.

[@ludwigvanmulders1730]

well done Randy, nice vid. thanks to sharing.

[@gordonagent7037]

Well done sir, you have got yourself a beautiful little Cat there after all your work, now to the fluid changes I guess.

[@lowlight8466]

I saw the jump and said to myself.... oh yeah! got bit by the mag! I've been there a hundred times.

[@macks2023]

Nice little dozer! Your hard work and tenacity has paid off! 🤠👍

[@TCI425]

Keep at it. She'll be a good runner when you get it spruced up. Ya got lucky with having spark on the pony motor without having to tinker with it..

[@plainnpretty]

Looks like it’s going to be a good little tractor for you . Thanks for sharing this

[@ewanstewart8011]

Great result and look forward to seeing the next instalment 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@brettjones5041]

Excellent job mate . great camera work too saw it all

[@freethought2296]

It's great to see an old piece of machinery doing some work again.

[@barryshisler3720]

Love to see the old Iron brought back to life Great job That is going to be a great machine

[@kirk467]

Just a few ideas my friend! Just trying to help! I enjoy watching you guys rescue this old equipment and getting them back to useable condition if no fully restored! These machines are part of American History if people would just think about it! Thanks for sharing Randy!

[@patriotmob3227]

That 7240 Case is a Beauty.

[@nandi123]

You are very talented. It's great to see these beautiful old machines cared for. Looking forward to your next episode.

[@johnwalker2371]

Good job 😊

[@w.rustylane5650]

You're so blessed to live in an area where tractors and farm equipment are necessary for a way of life. A long time ago even before HS, and I'm 72 now, I had a Menonite friend who lived on a dairy farm & I spent many weeks helping on that farm from milking to cutting silage for the silo. Nice stand of corn there. Cheers from eastern TN

[@anthonyk6265]

Nice fix

[@wrstew1272]

Back when I worked on Cats, weren’t no battery powered wrenches, and you had a handle, think model A. D6 &D8. They would pulverize batteries, and the old man was cheap 😂. But, they were built well! It’s as old as I am, and it’s a lot more powerful! Wish I had one 😊

[@mikewednesday8541]

Always nice to get that little bite from the spark plug wire when adjusting the choke or throttle! Nice video 👍🏼

[@wendellmcqueary8624]

The first thing I thought of when he jumped like that was, YEP mag works good. To me, there ain't nothing "nice" about getting bit by a mag. Other than the fact that it gives you a chance to go take a break and clean your drawers. lol.

[@diggiz22]

Soo cool mate. Love seeing these old machines rolling again. Look forward to the next vid.

[@texascottonfarmer]

👌👌👍👍 Nice work! Thanks for the video.

[@DOCTORDROTT]

See you had a belt off the mag lol, had that a few times myself

[@geir.mathello]

Have a nice weekend

[@bobkrieger5956]

Thanks for the video. I have a ‘54 D2 that I am dealing with the same issues. Appreciate the detail you shared on the clutch work. Gives great “how to” instruction.

[@kirk467]

Good job Randy, thanks for sharing!

[@richardphelan8414]

Remember there's no coolant going through the pony engine until the Big engine rolls over , I'd say she deserves a complete service

[@randyc4959]

Actually, if the system was filled correctly, the pony will circulate with what is in the big engine by thermo-siphon. That helps on really cold days. You are correct, in that a water pump isn't in play when it's just the pony running (unless the pony was build with a water pump ... some might have been), but getting the big engine rolling right away isn't a huge concern as far as temperature. Usually, it's "get the big engine going before something causes the pony to die." The one I dealt with was rather cantankerous to start when it was warm. It was all pull rope start, and not fun at all.

[@chuckh.2227]

Good job

[@michaelclutton8446]

Thanks for the videos, have watched all three

[@jimmyfann2174]

Loved this video man. I love those old machines.

[@mikegmdw1]

Thanks Randy, really interesting. Mike in Liverpool

[@randyc4959]

I believe that somewhere in the owners manual you will find that they recommend leaving those plugs out of the final drive clutch/brake housings, unless you are going to operate long term in deep mud/water. That is to allow any moisture or oil that leaks in to get out so it doesn't cause problems.

[@whotknots]

Throwing some old brass or steel nuts or a handful of gravel in the tank and giving it some good shakes to remove as much heavy rust as possible before you use any kind of rust treatment would probably be a good idea if you ever clean another tank like that.

[@Randys_Relics]

I like using steel shot, that way a magnet gets them all out.

[@gregdrmax]

LMAO. Who needs a special spark tester when you are around! Good job on your tinkering!! You saved a lot of $'s by DIY.

[@mabmachine]

Good to see this one running after finding out how bad the other one was.

[@drizski]

Enjoyed watching your video

[@tyhogue8316]

I noticed you jumped!🤣 that’ll wake you up.

[@gordonmcmillan4709]

According to Squatch, you turn the fuel off to the pony motor and then let it stop when it runs out of fuel, never leave fuel in the line or the carb

[@kirk467]

There are sites online that you can order almost any size tank, made to order! Just have to search! Put some pea gravel in the tank and shake it and that should clean everything up inside the tank! Attach it to a tractor wheel and let her go round and round brother!

[@Randys_Relics]

Seems the tank has more holes than it's worth fixing. I even pulled the tank off the 1948 D2. It was even worse. I may build a replacement tank if I can't find a nice one for a reasonable price. I like using steel shot as abrasive inside the tanks. That way you can pull it all out with a magnet.

[@ScottWM54]

Tracks on right side are rubbing on hydraulic lines

[@steffmadin8003]

Good job well done lad.

[@AlwaysBored123]

Thumbs up for the sweet Danfoss and Eaton tee shirts.

[@tedwpx123]

Good job!!

[@pete-mate3524]

Fantastic work!!! Love it!!! :-)

[@kirk467]

Yeah I think it needs more running time to loosen up more, but I also think the other dozer can be rescued too with a lot of TLC!

[@jerryw6577]

Amen

[@emyrjones2717]

Cleaning really must be beneficial to your efforts! Keep it up - really enjoying your channel.

[@kevinboardman3060]

Sounds good

[@stevelittle7390]

Good job!

[@Bret4207]

Good job Randy! She runs great. Yeah kero is EXPENSIVE! I know the manuals call for flushing with kerosene, but I use diesel and it seems to work as good. Cats, corn and (I think) Haflingers! Nice place to live! BTW- I hope you are familiar with Squatch253's channel. He's a D2 expert!

[@Randys_Relics]

Thanks, those were haflingers. I have watched a few of his videos on these. They have helped familiarize me with the oddities of these machines.

[@danburch9989]

One advantage of a pony motor is you can crank a diesel all day long as long as it has gas. Can't do that with electric start.

[@jefflary5457]

good job

[@patriotmob3227]

More people should fill their gear boxes with kerosene or diesel and work them around a little. It is the best way to clear a gearbox out and if your gearbox looks that bad it is the best solution other than a full tear down.

[@IgorBastos20]

Gostei do seu trator parece o meu valmet trabalhando 🤝💯

[@HawksofOz]

28:01 $6.00 US per gallon is dirt cheap, here in Oz the equivalent of a U.S gallon is 3.785 litres, at around, $13.99 US, that's if we buy it in a 20 litre drum. or 5.28 US gallons.

[@wendellmcqueary8624]

Before the Evapo-Rust I would have put some medium sized rocks in there and shook the heck out of it to knock loose as many crusties as I could.

[@Doitgood52]

I think I might have put some screws and nuts in the tank and rattled it around some as well as the evaporust.😊

[@jimmys0579]

Put gravel in the tank and shake. Will break up some if not most of the crusties

[@thomasr.miller5553]

😳😳 D2 sounds great . Have you watch Squatch 253 D2 rebuild videos ? great info for you there. thanks

[@jameselliott2362]

Does the D7 work ??

[@ScottWM54]

Could try & shake some gravel inside the tank.........

[@andrew-cm3zn]

Always drain the cylinders after running the small motor to stop fuel and oil draining into the sump of the small motor

[@frontagulus]

I bought a generic muffler that I put on the pony exhaust when starting so I can hear myself think : )

[@allan1353]

I have the same temporary tank as you that i mounted on my old forklift

[@williamhouk6880]

Keep the pump gas out of your tank and the rust will stop. Spend the money and buy Ethanol Free fuel. It's worth every penny!

[@mepoweme]

👍👍👍

[@hillbillyfranks]

Just subscribe to your channel and enjoy the video I'll be watching you got that machine running them caterpillars run good

[@michaelanderson1947]

Do not idle the d2 2 with the clutch disengaged look up a guy on here called squatch or something he has many of these machines and if idled alot with clutch disengaged it actually damages the main clutch keep main clutch engaged as much as possible and just have it in neutral

[@charlesmiles9115]

😛😛😛😛😛❤❤❤❤🦾🦴🦾🦴👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@frontagulus]

Cat still make the plastic pre-cleaner cup if the old one is gone

[@Randys_Relics]

I still have it, I wonder what CAT values them at. There's gold flakes in Caterpillar yellow!

[@robj2704]

I guess it would be cost-prohibitive to hire a mechanic to get one of these relics back into operating condition. Just have to play with it when you can.

[@tyhogue8316]

Can you run the dirt kerosene through a fuel filter and reuse it.

[@rodneybalog4605]

I think i would find another tank or make one

[@joaoalonso3726]

.....BRASIL DA NOT 10 PLA REVISAÓ BAO TRATOR

[@outlawflyer7868]

@22:25, way too much taco bell! You need some ratchet wrenches so you can adjust those brakes more easily. I have had evaporust in my fuel tank for over a week now and it still has rust in it. too me, that stuff is garbage!

[@Randys_Relics]

The evaporust seems to only be good for surface rust, does not seem to touch heavy scaling. It would perform a lot better in conjunction with some abrasive material.

[@ronaldwprovo5530]

I have the R-2 Cat selig for parts 1948 j

[@andrewklahold2880]

I hate when people put that rubber hose on engines, that rubber hose doesn't hold up, it rots out in less then a years time

[@Randys_Relics]

Haha it's been over a year, still not rotted? Must be doing something wrong....

[@rinusveraart8364]

J

[@tonydentonarms4112]

Good job