thanks old magnet, now i have a good starting point.

HeY OLd magnet:)

You stated earlier"Hi Ali,
Basically you need to get the direct start items that came with the D7E option including the glow plug chambers, glow plugs, wiring, switches and priming pump and the 24v generator or alternator if you haven't already got one."
I checked with my source on the Part Number#5L6940 , it is available and I can get the precombustion chamber and seal at real attractive price.
I sure would like to ask you to provide me the total list part number.
By the way I really enjoy your coversation and your dedication to help

I dont know if you have any information on the ROPS for the D7E fitted to a 17A , I am in the process of fitting one to my machine:cool: .
The problem is that the Machine Has a Winch on it and would like to keep it:(
There are some minor interference in the left of the winch with the clutch lever on the winch. a little black smithing will take care of it. Any ideas:)


Ali

Hi Ali,
The list refers to a lot of material, some you need and some you don't,
along with several pages of parts for starters etc. Let me see if I can whittle it down some before I ship it to you.

Can't help much on your ROPS conversion. I'd need to see the installation or pictures to see what would be possible for a clean installation.

I have a 9U and 3T both converted to direct elc start neither have glow plugs and unless its below 40 deg. they start right up in seconds, the elect. starter spins engine so much faster that you dont need that crap if its real cold takes as tiny as shot of either as you can give it.
As for priming when you run out of fuel as my lazy ass does often you just open the compression relase the engine spins so fast that it take 10 secs. to pump filters full.
If you really think you need the plugs take heads off take to Cat shop and for about 1100 you get heads rebuilt with with vbalvejob and all new glow plugs installed

Before you go buying the 5L6940 glow plug pre-com chamber check out a #8S7601......this is a one piece chamber that replaced the two-piece 5L6940.