Found a one owner 1950 D2 5U with 3940 original hours

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2 years 9 months ago #229722 by neil

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It really is in good shape isn't it.

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Pittsford, NY

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2 years 9 months ago - 2 years 9 months ago #229723 by Markds3

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neil wrote:
It really is in good shape isn't it.

Yes, Neil, it is, and it will look even better with a clean. it just starts and runs beautifully. I changed the plugs on the pony on Saturday and I wouldn't be surprised if they were the original matching USA-made Champions. I'll post a pic soon

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2 years 9 months ago - 2 years 9 months ago #229724 by Markds3

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Looks like the original Champion 15-A Plugs..... Still have a little yellow paint...

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2 years 9 months ago #229739 by neil

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With the brass tips no less. Keepers for sure

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Pittsford, NY

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2 years 9 months ago #229743 by Markds3

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Yesterday we got her shifted to her new home and I've started looking through the toolbox - looks like many of the tools from the original tool kit are still there! I just need to get my parts manual and have a look.

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2 years 9 months ago #229753 by Markds3

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I had a look through the toolbox and amongst the myriad bolts, nuts, cotter pins and bits of wire I found these genuine Caterpillar tools - all of which I presume have been inside the toolbox for the last 70 odd years. I was very pleased to see not only one, but TWO 8B6975 Fuel Pump Vent Screw wrenches!

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2 years 9 months ago #229754 by d2gary

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I'm jealous, I have a story but no proof. You pretty much have everything as fact.
Tractor looks good, I enjoyed the story of it trip home

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2 years 9 months ago #229761 by trainzkid88

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im jealous 2 bleeder spanners make sure you keep one well hidden there hard to find. and a proper drain bung tool. you have bought well.

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2 years 9 months ago #229763 by seyser

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I'm glad you posted a pic of the spark plugs. I have a very original D7 that has the same plugs sitting in the toolbox with yellow paint still on them. I had always wondered if they were the original ones that were on the machine when new.

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2 years 9 months ago #229766 by neil

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I have a drawbar pin just like that one - got it from ebay recently. Just like the JD pins on my old lawnmower, the non-generic look is quite fetching

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Neil

Pittsford, NY

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