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Cat D7 Advice

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3 weeks 1 day ago - 3 weeks 1 day ago #255924 by biged5033
Replied by biged5033 on topic Cat D7 Advice
@Old Magnet

I assume installing a new magento isn't just plug and play? I bought a shop manual and it says piston one on the pony needs to be at the "spark' timing mark and the magneto needs to be at the timing mark as well. Does that sound correct?
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3 weeks 1 day ago #255926 by Old Magnet
Replied by Old Magnet on topic Cat D7 Advice
Yes, mag timing needs to be matched to the engine. Here's the instructions for the Eisemann mag....
 
 
 
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3 weeks 1 day ago #255928 by biged5033
Replied by biged5033 on topic Cat D7 Advice
Can you all confirm that one or both of the below kits will work for the carb?

-https://www.ebay.com/itm/304273103375?itmmeta=01HV26VE1DPY39MYMJVKHXPBR9&hash=item46d8171a0f:g:qgMAAOSw2sNgY1fA&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4FXej7MWimTUwKJnj1hLmFopho4LgJaZ9qKDOn9Cy9rZVKFzJo7k3ZFGNkAhhY%2BVqVtI8wtpRrnktOSG%2FKvB%2BTuhf9SHt8jNHhMzBtPXy6mKg6WVfIBMIpYOnCZLzMvd9%2BDHEh7EAhP1Sl0gkPWFsjmava6mVIJ%2BbiyB71L9yYx2HE98UIYeQP0Mso8KXV1hvoP3edIJo7nyw8trk1us4KetB04di7U%2FMzwt%2BY4vyjnGMwNUdouWymASNRpz1wCJ70s59p24uTUfSC4vMiLsiA%2Bj9kEAp7FyraPtW4RxF2O%2F%7Ctkp%3ABFBM4ODtxthj

-https://www.ebay.com/itm/134793682209?itmmeta=01HV26VE1D3FVEJTS4PCZD7CA0&hash=item1f62545d21:g:29YAAOSwhAJlRW9X&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4Or8i6LVVhKRTLs2154kv%2BRKIsubIy74WHnk1POIgt9bXkCoJxiCg6YsC8lQ2huZ3xwN5QNW4AP4jaRgm4oroavquw8b82vjAQzCI19W5zNrXpEOMqCXLSOJO970z9pWq3Uwrj0tB3dWjf2lQjiaE1fhMhkxzPIFocc57WoIv46y3nZIIaLtKlCZ0QDSCR0YxonsUd2B6AVa5PTuBz%2FQkBT%2FzfEtlwr5xiWbIlP9IK9A8Fa5QWM%2FURCbVs82EaLrolhdk7%2F7EweTSricM9nJQL0cEJ7JWFNR4MP0P1ZvWzJk%7Ctkp%3ABFBM4ODtxthj

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3 weeks 1 day ago - 3 weeks 1 day ago #255929 by Old Magnet
Replied by Old Magnet on topic Cat D7 Advice
Those are correct.
Here's just a gasket kit...www.ebay.com/itm/304773831983
 
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3 weeks 1 day ago #255931 by D8Dude
Replied by D8Dude on topic Cat D7 Advice
Something that can be done on the older starting engines, to avoid doing a carb rebuild in the field, is fitting a Stromberg carb in place of the original down swept carb. In my part of the world these are readily available and you can have it on hand in working order prior to heading out to get a tractor running in a remote location. It can save some time and eliminate some of the unknown variables that you are likely to encounter. They have the added bonus of having a throttle pump, which can help immensely on first starts.
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3 weeks 1 day ago #255939 by neil
Replied by neil on topic Cat D7 Advice
D8Dude, like one off a Holden 202?

Cheers,
Neil

Pittsford, NY

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3 weeks 1 day ago #255940 by D8Dude
Replied by D8Dude on topic Cat D7 Advice
Neil,
Yes, exactly, 173,186, 202, etc. The single barrel carb that was used on the inline 6 cylinder Holden bolts onto the intake flange without any modifications, and can be a really simple solution to carb problems in the field. I personally don't like to disassemble anything in the field with parts smaller than my first if I can avoid it, the pieces can be too hard to find when I drop them 😅. It's not accurate for restoration purposes, but works well for getting something running and mobile.

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3 weeks 1 day ago #255941 by D8Dude
Replied by D8Dude on topic Cat D7 Advice
It can be a simple 2 bolt, 1 fitting, and governer linkage change rather than a complete carb clean and rebuild in less than ideal conditions sometimes, especially if time is a factor. I also know how dropping a small part and not being able to find it again can ruin your day.

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3 weeks 16 hours ago #255945 by neil
Replied by neil on topic Cat D7 Advice
That's really good information thanks for that. I do have spare known-to-work mags and carbs for this purpose although it didn't occur to me to use off-brand for the carb. I wonder what the equivalent to the Stromberg is in the US. The Holden engine is an adaption of the Chev six cylinder as I understand it so the Yanks probably have something similar with a modern replacement

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Neil

Pittsford, NY

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3 weeks 15 hours ago - 3 weeks 15 hours ago #255946 by biged5033
Replied by biged5033 on topic Cat D7 Advice
@D8Dude

Is there a specific model of Stromberg carb? I see lots available online for a wide range of prices.

Edit - scratch that...I just saw your follow up post.
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