1969 D7E Cab Start

I don't personally own one, but here is a video of the pony motor starting procedure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4EV39Mwm08

Thanks for the Vid link it helped he leaves his Main off then runs up the pony I wish it would show more use of the clutch by his right foot looks like he leaves his on! again thank you!!

Thanks for the Vid link it helped he leaves his Main off then runs up the pony I wish it would show more use of the clutch by his right foot looks like he leaves his on! again thank you!!

He should have the compression release lever on start until oil press. comes up then flip to the left on compression to start. If its cold let it run on compression for awhile to warm cylinders up they start so much easier.

hi i have a 65 d7e & i start it like this...1;turn on pony fuel..2;pull out choke for pony..3;decompress with lever at right foot..4;turn on pony ignition..5;with main throttle shut start pony engine..6;let warm right up..7;engage pony pinion with lever at left hand..8;let big motor turn over till you have good oil pressure..9; then with right foot flick decomp lever & open main throttle and away she goes

thanks so much for the great description very helpful I was afraid I might break something does yours have a 2 speed pony?

this is really a big help everybody i cant thank you enough!!

this is really a big help everybody i cant thank you enough!!