My 70 Diesel starting controls have been modified by previous owners. It now has the two-lever system from a 720D and the stubby starter pedal from a late 70D to mechanically engage the pony starter motor. (The parts catalog shows it was originally supposed to have had the single-lever system and no pedal, since my S/N is in the low 20,000 range and the pedal wasn't used until #26,870).
I like the two-lever system, but the pedal is difficult to engage because it's in an awkward location and requires a good push to physically engage the starter pinion with the pony flywheel. The 720D used a starter with a Bendix drive, so no separate engagement lever is needed, just a push button on the panel to power the starter solenoid.
If I find a 720D pony starter, will it mechanically bolt up? The button wiring is trivial.
thanks
Charles
I like the two-lever system, but the pedal is difficult to engage because it's in an awkward location and requires a good push to physically engage the starter pinion with the pony flywheel. The 720D used a starter with a Bendix drive, so no separate engagement lever is needed, just a push button on the panel to power the starter solenoid.
If I find a 720D pony starter, will it mechanically bolt up? The button wiring is trivial.
thanks
Charles