Surely there is someone out there with the storage space and time to part them out. I know I wouldn't want to just bolt in a used one without going through it a little bit either. I'm guessing more and more people are doing the electric start conversion and ditching the pony.
I can set up a mag base / dial indicator and measure the end play, that's easy.
right, but finding a guy that messes with 'em and don't have a couple extras is the hard part. did you check with mike crowe in kc area or zimmermans in versailles? he had couple d4's or might know some not on the board. remember this old cat stuff is h & H, and mosttime a pia. good luck.
nomorejohndeere, I've been in the market for awhile now. Our JD 260 Series II skidsteer has it's limitations and I'm to the point now where small ponds are needing to be made so this should handle that just fine.
Ag-Mike, I haven't checked with mike crowe or zimmermans. I've pretty much just been looking on here.
Since I haven't gotten a real good grasp on a price on these I'll start out at $600 for the pair and yes I can go measure the end play on the cranks. If someone is within a couple hours drive I don't have a problem meeting them half way either.
I have a D47U and while my pony does run it's flat wore out. Cranks easy but has a lot of end play. I don't need any more projects but if the end play is minimal I may be interested.
Vance Nickerson
Will a d4 7u pony motor fit a 1946 d2 5j? I'm in need of a new pony motor.