Oh how I wish my father was still here to watch THIS !!! He was a Heavy Equipment Operator during the Korean War. Army Corp of Engineers. And was very proud of his D-8 with the pony start. Told me many stories about cranking it on frozen mornings. I have some pictures of him with it !
Takes me back to my youth, we had an old army surplus D6 that had a pony motor. It was a rope pull start and then there was a clutch and an engaging lever. Twin sticks with twin steering clutches and the blade was cable operated, what a beast! 💪💪🙌🤟🤙
Hi, Around the Farm. Good video. Thanks for sharing. Comments: Not all of that D8 is 1951. The back end and the transmission appear to be at least post-1950 when the D8 changed from the old 'slide-bar' gear shift to the 2-stick transmission that your machine has. I would guess too that the engine is at least post 1950 because it has the twin exhaust stacks that were characteristic of the what is called the 'Hi-Output D8' a conversion that was done by a Cat dealer named Sheperd - now long gone - to boost the power to make them better suited to push-loading scrapers. That said, the frame rails and the radiator and its support braces come from a VERY early 2U series D8, circa 1945, or the even earlier 8R series from 1941 to 1945. Thanks again for sharing. Just my 0.02. You all have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.
Hi, Around the Farm. On second look, your D8 appears like it could be even more of a 'bitza' than I originally thought. The twin exhaust stacks indicate that at least some parts of the current engine may have come from a Hi--Output D8 which was a dealer modification done by Sheperd Caterpillar to increase power for better push loading of scrapers. How-wevver, the Hi-Output tractors also had a double head on the air cleaner for better air intake, which yours doesn't have, although it may have had at one time if that extended air intake is any indication - like it ain't original.. Just more of my 0.02. You all have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.
My late father owns a company, where he uses two Caterpillar D 8 2U tractors like these, among others of the brand in earthworks. I myself always in the morning, lubricated and filled the same ones, etc. maneco - Porto Alegre-RS - Brasil.
The compression release would have been easier on the pony motor, would have allowed the intake to heat up, and the fuel pressure, and oil pressure to get up. Then you release the compression release, and give the engine some throttle, and it would fire up like it is suppose to.
This i get, air starters ya but haven't looked into the old percussion or whatever starters with the shot gun looking shells. Im sure it was a bitch in cold temps either way. Glad to see that dude still moving.
It is the first 2 digits of the serial number. It's how you're able to date the manufacture. I have a d4, serial number starts with 7J. It's a "7J D4", built 1939-1942.
Oh how I wish my father was still here to watch THIS !!! He was a Heavy Equipment Operator during the Korean War. Army Corp of Engineers. And was very proud of his D-8 with the pony start. Told me many stories about cranking it on frozen mornings. I have some pictures of him with it !
Takes me back to my youth, we had an old army surplus D6 that had a pony motor. It was a rope pull start and then there was a clutch and an engaging lever. Twin sticks with twin steering clutches and the blade was cable operated, what a beast! 💪💪🙌🤟🤙
My late father shared with us about the pony engine bulldozer he operated in 60s
Hi, Around the Farm.
Good video. Thanks for sharing.
Comments: Not all of that D8 is 1951. The back end and the transmission appear to be at least post-1950 when the D8 changed from the old 'slide-bar' gear shift to the 2-stick transmission that your machine has.
I would guess too that the engine is at least post 1950 because it has the twin exhaust stacks that were characteristic of the what is called the 'Hi-Output D8' a conversion that was done by a Cat dealer named Sheperd - now long gone - to boost the power to make them better suited to push-loading scrapers.
That said, the frame rails and the radiator and its support braces come from a VERY early 2U series D8, circa 1945, or the even earlier 8R series from 1941 to 1945.
Thanks again for sharing.
Just my 0.02.
You all have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.
Hi, Around the Farm.
On second look, your D8 appears like it could be even more of a 'bitza' than I originally thought. The twin exhaust stacks indicate that at least some parts of the current engine may have come from a Hi--Output D8 which was a dealer modification done by Sheperd Caterpillar to increase power for better push loading of scrapers.
How-wevver, the Hi-Output tractors also had a double head on the air cleaner for better air intake, which yours doesn't have, although it may have had at one time if that extended air intake is any indication - like it ain't original..
Just more of my 0.02.
You all have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.
GREAT first few ‘firing up’ moments…❗️
(thank you stacks)
👊
Good stuff. These guys are real mechanics!!
That dozer looked like it had a love seat lol
That was a jump seat for when I was a toddler and my dad used to hand me off to the Cat-skinner clearing more land. So he could do his farm work.
My late father owns a company, where he uses two Caterpillar D 8 2U tractors like these, among others of the brand in earthworks. I myself always in the morning, lubricated and filled the same ones, etc. maneco - Porto Alegre-RS - Brasil.
That old boy have seen Better Days
NEVER!!!
They should of added another pony motor to start the pony motor : )
And another man to start that!
Love the sound of those old Kitty Cat's$$$$$
RD 8 ...... the perfect machine
I have one in my back yard just hangin out
Love those old D8s!
My dad had an old Cat like this when I was a kid. He nearly broke his arm when the pony motor crank handle kicked back on him.
They make electric starters for them
The compression release would have been easier on the pony motor, would have allowed the intake to heat up, and the fuel pressure, and oil pressure to get up. Then you release the compression release, and give the engine some throttle, and it would fire up like it is suppose to.
Yes, that would be exactly how to properly start a Cat with a pony engine. I've taught a few operators how to do this the right way
They threw that thing straight without warming up
They did have to crank it over quite a bit.
Good ole Pony Start
This i get, air starters ya but haven't looked into the old percussion or whatever starters with the shot gun looking shells. Im sure it was a bitch in cold temps either way. Glad to see that dude still moving.
We call the Pony a donkey engine in the UK.
I just learned that on "Combat Dealers".
My Dad was in Korea running one of those things Too.
I have the old D4 with the two cylinder Pony motor behind the motor
That set up seems like it would have been a pain in the ass. Wouldn’t an air start have been more efficient, or was that set up not used until later?
Good video thanks 🙏
It's beautiful
And it always will be! 😉
Me parece ser um.D8-2U com.motor D13000. Conheci renovando scraper em serviço de decapagem em 1966 em mineração de manganês no Amapá. Brazil. ❤
Corrigindo: dizia renovando scraper
Rebocando
They live forever
Its just camera but looks so small compared to the newer d8 we have prbly because of styling
Очень уж напоминает пускач от нашего Т-130
Так братья же.
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Too bad the little pony motors never get the attention they need since they only run for a little bit and get shut off.
Most sound like absolute hell!
They make electric starters for the pony
What is the fun in pushing a button? 🙂
@wtrbflo72
I agree... But I like my wrist/arm not broken xD
Wow
Shes gorgious
Вот откуда т 100 скомуниздили😁
NJ
It was the RD 8....... !!!!...... I now
I am thinking thats older than a 50
2U
It is the first 2 digits of the serial number. It's how you're able to date the manufacture.
I have a d4, serial number starts with 7J. It's a "7J D4", built 1939-1942.