Cat D7 Advice

Hi where’s the location of the machine if I’m close I will give you a hand?

Machine is located in Augusta, GA.

Check all components for fluid levels and water contamination--make sure clean fuel flows to the carburetor and injector pump check exhaust and air intake for rodent blockages

Thanks very much!

If not molested it should have a 1/4 turn water drain valve under the fuel tank. In some ways if it still has old high sulfur fuel it could be a blessing. But steering clutches and brakes the sitting for a longer time could be the killer. Being creative at finding places to see if you can turn the engines will be very helpful.


Having a cable blade says older, so it will have a pony motor with magneto for starting the diesel. If you have some luck, it will have an electric starter for the pony. They were 6 volt, but will stand 12 volt. Just be careful to not heat the starter too much.

Ask more as you prepare yourself, and things come to mind.

Thanks very much for the advice. I've been thinking about all the possible tools, lubricants, etc. I need to bring. The trip is a couple hours away, so I'd like to be as prepared as possible.

Pick up a new magneto condensor (post your tractor serial # and someone will be able to tell you which one to get. You can adapt generic condensors but it's easier with the correct part. Take a mag file, a couple of gallons of gasoline, some regular gas engine oil, a good selection of tools. Ask the guy if the pony is electric start or hand crank. Ask if he has the hand crank ( I realize you said they don't know much about it but they might know that stuff). If he doesn't, you might be able to borrow or make one. Also ask if they have a big tractor on site that you might be able to tow this with (and take a tow rope). Take some hornet spray, a weed whacker, and a leaf blower. A set of jumper cables or jump pack, shop rags, trash bags. If there is a NAPA within reach, you can pick up things like plug wires etc.

Where could I find a gasket kit or rebuild kit for the carb on the pony motor? In case we need to pull the carb to clean it out.