When I started running equipment they had to hand crank the pony motor had to watch the kick back and be carefull not to break your thumb. Them was the good ol days lol
Good Ole poney motor starter.s Some times dealing with dead batteries , or corroded cables and crap. i wish they left the poneys on stuff. but they make stuff now user lazy turn a key and purrr. Young kids dont know how well they got it. Used to pump ur foot off pull the choke , fool with it till a cold natured engine got warmed up . LOL ahhhh the good ole days
This seems like a good method if you could rope start the pony motor. You would never have to think about batteries.
When I was younger my neighbor had an old dozer with a gas engine and rope starter. I have no idea what it was but it took a good 45 minutes to start each time.
You do have to realize that this machine was built over 60 years ago. They had different ways of doing things back then. But, you are right that it is not the best position to be in. Keeping that in mind, you want to make very certain that the machine is NOT in gear before attempting to start.
This machine can be very cantankerous. Sometimes it just refuses to start. But, it is a good machine. I'm currently replacing the glass in it and hopefully adding lights. A paint job is soon to come, hopefully by next spring.
You maybe need some ether to squirt in the intake when you're starting the old gal up.
justfoo2006 1 month ago
Why not make it electric start?
dieselcrazy07 3 months ago
What size engine do these graders run? Is it the d318 like out of the d6?
NathansBackwoods 7 months ago
dude get some work clothes not those none dirty clothes you are wearing
deerelindel 1 year ago
That machine does seem to start a little hard.I have a 52 and once the pony is engaged,the diesel fires right off within about 3 or 4 seconds.
fifthwheel204 1 year ago
thats one of them graders you cant were out thats why they quit making them,stuff now days are made to sell not last
MrMrcrain 1 year ago
looks similiar to my dads 1970's champion grader
rcsupercubbuilder 1 year ago
ive got a 1953 #12 the pony will either pull rope start or elecric, im just glad to see mine isnt the only one with a way to loud pony lol
bertr1971 1 year ago
Do you have any clips of just the diesel running?
SpeakerPolice 2 years ago
When I started running equipment they had to hand crank the pony motor had to watch the kick back and be carefull not to break your thumb. Them was the good ol days lol
clinburco 2 years ago
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jacksvids 2 years ago
sounds like my grandmas weedwacker
199854a 2 years ago 2
LOL
doZerrpowerr564 2 years ago
I have a gradder like that in my pit and it still runs !!
bjbbjbjbbjbjbbjbjbbj 2 years ago
Good Ole poney motor starter.s Some times dealing with dead batteries , or corroded cables and crap. i wish they left the poneys on stuff. but they make stuff now user lazy turn a key and purrr. Young kids dont know how well they got it. Used to pump ur foot off pull the choke , fool with it till a cold natured engine got warmed up . LOL ahhhh the good ole days
5410driver 3 years ago
This seems like a good method if you could rope start the pony motor. You would never have to think about batteries.
When I was younger my neighbor had an old dozer with a gas engine and rope starter. I have no idea what it was but it took a good 45 minutes to start each time.
jizzmonger 3 years ago
Man, that seems really dangerous to have to stand pinched between the tires like that during the starting process.
jizzmonger 3 years ago 2
You do have to realize that this machine was built over 60 years ago. They had different ways of doing things back then. But, you are right that it is not the best position to be in. Keeping that in mind, you want to make very certain that the machine is NOT in gear before attempting to start.
upbrakie 3 years ago
I know it but I would be freaked out to do that. I would have to put a step ladder up and reach over or something.
Great video!
jizzmonger 3 years ago
the later 8Ts were inside start
dalekrueger 3 years ago
I'm thinking of restoring one of these machines. How about a walk around video and a how to operate?
Thanks
GMCM215 3 years ago
I'll see what I can do. It may be some time, as the cold is setting in and she refused to start today. Hopefully when it gets a little warmer.
upbrakie 3 years ago
This machine can be very cantankerous. Sometimes it just refuses to start. But, it is a good machine. I'm currently replacing the glass in it and hopefully adding lights. A paint job is soon to come, hopefully by next spring.
upbrakie 3 years ago
this is what my grandfather and dad had to go through ever morning before they could take off. interesting and very cool.
panhead55 3 years ago