D2 electric starter conversion for main engine

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4 years 3 weeks ago #225135 by juiceman

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That’s different. Lowell C. has a CAT that has a hydraulic driven motor on the back to start with. Thanks for sharing.

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4 years 3 weeks ago #225136 by Old Magnet

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Well, it is pretty innovative. Added it to my file of "Okie" starters.

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4 years 3 weeks ago #225138 by TractorDanD2

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Yes, I guess it,s innovative. But must be dangerous. I will not be trying to use it to start the main engine. Just imagine reaching in over the rotating ring gear to knock out the PTO once the engine is running.

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4 years 3 weeks ago #225143 by neil

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Wombat's mate Pertu in Finland used a hydraulic motor in place of the pony motor on a 36A to get it started. There's a video of it on youtube where he uses his John Deere to supply the hydraulic power to the motor. I don't know if the motor had a Bendix or some other disengageable pinion on it?

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4 years 3 weeks ago #225146 by D4Jim

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AAAAHHHH!! Still nothing like an electric start pony to have the best of both worlds. No pulling ropes, no messing with ether or glow plugs but still get to hear the cackle of the pony revving up!!

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4 years 3 weeks ago #225149 by trainzkid88

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thats one way of doing it. i wouldnt like to use it every day though.

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4 years 3 weeks ago #225150 by trainzkid88

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neil you woudnt need a bendix if you drove the original intermediate gear with the hyd motor as you would use the factory clutch mechanism the only thing needed is to mount everything in place

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