D7 3T5087

Hello. I just acquired an older D7. Well at least my grandpa said I could have it if I could get it running. So as you would expect, the journey has begun. From my research, it may be a 1946 year model? I know it may not be worth much, but it has been in my family for many years. It is a farm tractor without any blade or cable unit. My grandpa and uncle added a properly sized turbo and had the injection pump turned up appropriately. Someone also built a cab and installed an air conditioner. In the process, the throttle got moved to the side and several gauges were added like EGT, boost, and others. Ok, I will try to answer your questions. Have a good day!

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That's a nice straight looking tractor. How long since it's been going?

Very cool, Cameron. You're in the right place to get help. A bunch of tips that you'll hear from folks:

• drain a sample from every fluid compartment - engine oil, transmission, final drives, pony crankcase, both fuel tanks, coolant, etc, to determine if they're contaminated. You'll change all the fluids anyway but this will tell you what kind of condition those compartments are in

• change all those fluids : )

• get a new magneto file and dress the points, check for spark, and if none, replace the plug wires (solid core only) and condensor and check again. Clean or replace the plugs

• check that both governors and the fuel rack move easily

• create a first startup video

Nice looking machine - Take the Air Cleaner apart before you try starting, that goes for the starting engine air cleaner too. Yours would not be the first to have "critters" making use of them for houses. Was the exhaust pipe covered? Hope so. Use care taking the cap off of the magneto - you do not want to break the brush or lose spring, etc. If you remove it, make certain you mark the position so you have it correct upon re-installation. Check fuel tank, sediment bowl before you put gas in for the starting engine. Clean as necessary, this will help prevent sending "gunk" to the starting engine carburetor. Congratulations, your adventure begins! cts

Sounds like a fun project. Please keep sharing.

I only have Saturdays to work on it so updates will be fairly spread out. Exhaust pipe had a rain flapper on it. Hopefully it worked. Even so, with a turbo, it's not as likely water made it to the cylinders. On the pony motor, what is the correct spark plug?

Along with checking/changing oils in the engines, transmission and final drives, don't forget about the pilot motor transmission and the oil in the injector pump on the diesel engine.

Today I removed the injection pump cover and freed up the rack and plungers. Didn't take much, they weren't bad.

From here on I will focus on getting the pony running. Once that is accomplished I will finish preparing the diesel.

I disconnected the fuel line to the carburetor and flushed out the gas tank. Turned the pony motor by hand, good sign. Pulled spark plugs, air cleaner, and carburetor. Hooked up a good battery and tried the starter. Nothing. Cleaned the connections on the starter real good and then cranked the pony a little. Just enough to know it has compression and will run.

Someone asked how long it's been sitting? Probably my lifetime? 25 years ish. Oh... I just revealed something about myself. Yes I'm a little younger than some of you. I'm a farmer following in the footsteps of my dad and grandpa. I like turning wrenches and would like to keep my grandpa's equipment alive. Update due in a week. Have an enjoyable day!

If you are able can you post some pics of the complete machine and what you are working on it as you go so those of us who would love to be doing what you are but can’t because we don’t have room to have these tractors can live the dream through you. Cheers.