New dozer,new member,need a little help

Hi, and welcome, that's a beautiful 17a, one of Cat's finest.
Try you local dealer again with part number in hand, that usually works with the newbie counter jocks. Part number for the screen is 4H2978. I believe the same one was used on several models so it shouldn't be to hard to come up with one new or good used. Solder repair would work fine also.

Not unusual to find some metal in the bottom of the clutch housing. Usually from the pony pinion gear having it out with the flywheel ring gear. Also tends to collect condensation over time, or rain leaks in and fouls the oil.

Where are you located?

Thanks om.Ordered it today from cat.Sure helps when i have the number.Im located near london ontario.Was more then i expected but it is worth it.Don`t want to have a major failure because i cut corners.

Went to install my 50mt today and i noticed the drive bendix teeth point the wrong direction.Same number of teeth they just arch different than the poney drive teeth.Do i have the wrong starter i wonder?Anyone ran into this before me?Any info for my 17a electric conversion would help.

Where/how did you acquire your 50MT starter?
Should have come correct for the 17A.
They do make a LH & RH helical drive. Just need to get the right one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-50MT-PONY-MOTOR-REPLACEMENT-STARTER-24VOLT-24V-FITS-CATERPILLAR-D7-D8-D9-/110922514286?hash=item19d37f3f6e&vxp=mtr

The starter came from that site.Im sure its the wrong helix.

Should look like this, 11 or 12Tooth...
Same source that "Oil Slick" recently got his for his 17A.
Kind of wonder if those folks know what they are doing as they are the ones that told him he could wire a 24v solenoid with 12v and expect it to work.

Thanks for the info om.The helix is wrong.The teeth point to the left on the starter they sent me.I have sent them a message to see if they cant send me the correct one.The picture helped me. Here is a picture of the drive.[attachment=29307]IMG_0787.jpg[/attachment].

Yes, they sent the wrong one, assuming you ordered the right one.
Another picture of RH helix unit.

I dont see any other options for the d7 on the site.must be a problem on their end.hope they cant send me the right one for free.cost me alot to get this one up here.will have to see what they say tomorrow.:Cry: