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NZCaterpillar
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So I am looking at doing a restoration project on a D7e 48a and I thought the best place to start would be doing a rebuild on the getting tired engine which I believe is a D339. What is a good brand of rebuild kit or are there any to avoid or is it best to stick with OEM parts that is if CAT still make them?
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Sat, Aug 31, 2019 8:31 PM
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I've heard good things about "IPD" as a source of engine kits but I have no direct experience.
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Sun, Sep 1, 2019 12:41 AM
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I've heard good things about "IPD" as a source of engine kits but I have no direct experience.
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So after a long delay in collecting the D7e, It finally arrived and I have put a few hours on her, and as I somewhat expected I have encountered the first problem, there is water in the pony engine and pony transmission which I take is a cracked head and not just a gasket. I had been thinking of converting to electric start and this may have just made the decision for me.

Does anyone make complete kits for converting to electric start? I have found one company called Auto-Lec which look to be a nice kit, just wondering if there are any others out there. A complete guide on how to do so would be nice also as this sort of work I haven't much experience with but with some instructions I am sure it cant be to difficult.
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So after a long delay in collecting the D7e, It finally arrived and I have put a few hours on her, and as I somewhat expected I have encountered the first problem, there is water in the pony engine and pony transmission which I take is a cracked head and not just a gasket. I had been thinking of converting to electric start and this may have just made the decision for me.

Does anyone make complete kits for converting to electric start? I have found one company called Auto-Lec which look to be a nice kit, just wondering if there are any others out there. A complete guide on how to do so would be nice also as this sort of work I haven't much experience with but with some instructions I am sure it cant be to difficult.
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