Indeed. Can never have a big enough shed.

@@TJAkin That is shed Nirvana.

Interesting. If I remember right, the 5T D4 came from Armin W. Contact or stop by sometime.

If your magneto is off the machine, I would recommend giving it a simple bench test: rig up an old spark plug and give it a few quick turns; complete the circuit on a welding bench or the magneto case itself. The impulse coupling should engage and you'll know if you've got good spark. Love the 1H and 8R series. Best of luck to you.

I concur. However, in the battle to get the big diesel going, and making this video, I had to command the stop manually a few times.

No doubt but i ment if u are leaving it for long periods of time

Mine isnt quite that age. Its a 1956 D7C-17A

Expect part 2 early next week (June 2024). Thanks for watching.

tractor number 9G5615WSP. I'm getting it running to transfer it to it's new owner. Dad had an extensive collection and I just can't keep them all. Keeping the 17A so I'm all set for D7 work. Hope to have the diesel running tomorrow and perhaps put it on a trailer this week (June 2024). Yes, that old dash is a classic.

This is all your fault Toby for getting me interested in Caterpillar's !!😉 I'm grateful though.

I had always thought that 3-cylinder motors were naturally balanced but 4-cylinders are naturally unbalanced? as the newer d7 has a big counterrotating shaft for balance? JD seems to do their small 4 cylinders with 2 counter-rotating shafts. or is this just a more a sine of technology advancement.

I should have the diesel running tomorrow (June 2024). Part 2 will be out soon. Thanks

Should have it running by this time tomorrow. (June 2024)

I should have it running very soon, and standby for a part 2 with general walk-around.

Nice meeting you (May 2024). I'll have to find the time to get a machine or two out to the shows. Perhaps next year.

Nice to hear there’s another owner out there. These trucks are quite rare. I connected with a group on Facebook during the final stages of my restoration. I was needing final dimensions from original trucks to fabricate missing parts. International Harvester pre-1940 group. A few owners there continue to be extremely helpful. Referencing the Fred W. Crismon book, pneumatic tires were a $50 option above the $1500 base price, depending on model F or H. 36x5 pneumatics. I would expect all four wheels to have been either solid or pneumatic, but all I can go by are the old photos in the Crismon book. There are still few wheelwrights in the USA if that’s where you’re located. I highly recommend Hansen’s. Condolences on your father’s passing. B-1B? I was a mechanic on the final assembly line. Best of luck on your restoration.

Thanks for the tip on Facebook, I’ll connect with them. Quick question: where did you get your data plate, the one on the dash. Mine got stolen and I’d like to replace it. FWI, I flew the B-1, thus the name.

Aluma Photo-Plate Company in Houston has the files for data plate reproduction. I can send you the details via FB Messenger if you like.

That would be great. Thank you.

Driver and pilot did a great job loading. No issues with that nice Cozad trailer.

I’ll bet you’re right. At one time, sugar beets were a big deal in the Sacramento Valley.

Thanks. Still in progress. Picking up tailgate castings next week.

More work to do yet. Hood and fender repair. Stay tuned. Thank you.

Thanks for the kind words. Some finish work yet to do. Stay tuned.

Wow. Big Kate is a monster! What a great way to grow up. Those operators were talented and had no need to go to the gym after work.

True, the Lima is in very good condition and plenty of reliable horse power from the 1970’s Cummins. The bucket hoist is weak; needs a clutch adjustment I think. And if I can get that propel jaw clutch freed up, it should travel ok. It walked itself to where I parked it last 3 years ago, so how bad can it be inside the case? I’ll get that top cover off sometime after I finish my chores; I’m a one-man show here.

I hadn’t thought about that crowd idler. If it opens to the case below, it will be a much simpler task to at least see what’s going on inside. Great idea thank you! It’s only five bolts and not too involved. I’ll let you know how it goes.

@@TJAkin the hoist clutch should toggle in

And doing my best to keep it nice. I’m told it’s a local landmark, as it can be seen from the county road. Thanks for watching.

I could see it from Google Earth! Nice old machine.

Exactly.

Truck has no instrumentation. However,I did replace the missing radiator cap with a reproduction Boyce MotoMeter. Cooling system is unpressurized. I imagine the hood will help with cooling once installed. The fan draws air from back of radiator forward and down and out across the engine. I had the radiator re-cored at The Brassworks in Pasó Robles, California. I had them build a new core to the same specs as the original round tube core. So far, so good. Looks correct. Holds about 6 gallons and doesn’t overheat.