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AndyG

04-10-2003 05:26:09




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A coworker is loking at a 70 diesel with known pony motor problems. He's owned one before and is familiar with this tractor. He also knows the advantages of using the pony to start. If getting the pony running is not cost-effective (yes its going to work not show) he wants to convert to direct electric start. Can anyone help with info on how to convert and maybe how much?




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Hal

04-11-2003 18:13:44




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 Re: 70 Diesel in reply to AndyG, 04-10-2003 05:26:09  
andy it is probably cheaper to fix the pony motor
if you can work on it youself you coul get a complete distributor set up for around $250 plus
plugs and wires for another $20
that way it would stay original and not loose any
value.



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Hoby

04-10-2003 09:39:29




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 Re: 70 Diesel in reply to AndyG, 04-10-2003 05:26:09  
Just finished overhauling the pony and trans on my 720D and had about 750.00 in it.



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Don

04-10-2003 05:43:42




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 Re: 70 Diesel in reply to AndyG, 04-10-2003 05:26:09  
Hi Andy, I had this done on my 70 by the local John Deere Dealer. It took a while to get all the parts and cost me just under $2500.00. If I would had known that before hand I would have fixed the pony-motor for the other thousand they wanted. The electric start does work nice, just miss hearing that pony-motor start the big Diesel. Don Christianson.



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1936 D

04-10-2003 17:11:14




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 Re: Re: 70 Diesel in reply to Don, 04-10-2003 05:43:42  
Hi Clyde Wilson of Wakeman, Ohio is making coversion kits. He sells the 12 volt starter, steel bracket, and 12 volt alternator. They fit the 70, 720, and 730. He advertises in Green Magazine. His number is 419-668-4595. Dont know cost but give him a call. Good luck.

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AndyG

04-10-2003 06:11:06




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 Re: Re: 70 Diesel in reply to Don, 04-10-2003 05:43:42  
What was involved in doing the conversion?



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Don

04-10-2003 06:45:57




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 Re: Re: Re: 70 Diesel in reply to AndyG, 04-10-2003 06:11:06  
Andy there is quit a bit of stuff to do actually. First get the pony off, and you have to make plates and gaskets to seal off oil and water ports. Find and install electric start bracket for starter. Not cheap! Buy starter with correct gear drive on it. Also not cheap! Add alternater and brackets, switch all electircal to 12 volt. Add two 12 volt batteres. And lots of stuff I'm sure I'v forgotten about. Don Christianson.

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