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Wanted - D4 Pony Motor or Crankshaft

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Dirtbiker1824
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Hello, 
I put my faith in a machinist that came highly recommended from a trusted shop, but it has been 5 months of radio silence. I sent out my pony motor's crank shaft to be welded up and ground back to spec. I'm still considering driving a few states over to see what the deal is, but I figured I should start by doing the sensible thing and seeing what it would take to get a new one. Does anyone have an in-spec (standard or available undersize) crank shaft for a D4 starting motor, PN 4B903. 

Additionally since I'm already looking at getting custom pistons to fit this worn out block, does anyone have a good running full-up pony motor they'd be willing to sell? I was rather thrilled with keeping the motor I have as it's original to the this early dozer (D4-7U SN 931), but the reality is that I need it back up and running for some work this summer. 

Thanks!
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Fri, May 26, 2023 11:31 AM
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I have 2 pistons 8h2763 .040 for-D4
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Sat, May 27, 2023 1:27 AM
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I have 2 pistons 8h2763 .040 for-D4
I have a crankshaft 5F8405, unsure if that is the same or not if you want to try to research it. Was told it was D4 when I got it but other parts from the same lot were D6. Located in eastern Washington. Good luck, Mike
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Sun, May 28, 2023 2:22 AM
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I have a crankshaft 5F8405, unsure if that is the same or not if you want to try to research it. Was told it was D4 when I got it but other parts from the same lot were D6. Located in eastern Washington. Good luck, Mike
The 5f8405 crankshaft is for D6
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Sun, May 28, 2023 8:33 AM
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Reply to gemdozer:
The 5f8405 crankshaft is for D6
I have a couple of pony motor crankshaft, one is definitely going to need some work. The other one looks ok to the eye and might just need to be polished but I can measure it if you're interested
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Sun, May 28, 2023 8:41 PM
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I have a couple of pony motor crankshaft, one is definitely going to need some work. The other one looks ok to the eye and might just need to be polished but I can measure it if you're interested
Aftermarket pistons are made by JP Pistons in Australia, a bit dear around AUD $150-200 per piston, but the USD/AUD exchange rate helps.
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Fri, Jul 7, 2023 1:30 PM
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Reply to Shaban1983:
Aftermarket pistons are made by JP Pistons in Australia, a bit dear around AUD $150-200 per piston, but the USD/AUD exchange rate helps.
TractorDon has a pair of nice running pony motors for sale, he is located north of Salinas, CA. Give him a call, easier than trying to rebuild one IMO. JM
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Fri, Jul 7, 2023 8:52 PM
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