Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
The Pony Motor issue has been FOUND!
I removed EVERY component on the Pony motor EXCEPT the one that was the actual problem (well PART of it), but I learned a LOT about this old beast in the process!
Join me as I troubleshoot the many problems and FINALLY figure out what happened!
In this video we will:
0:00 - Recap
2:37 - Opening up the Magneto
4:37 - Retro-Fitting Plug Wires
8:56 - Opening up the Extra Magneto
13:34 - Making a New Stud
14:21 - Removing the Carburetor
16:32 - Broken Stud Removal
20:03 - Re-installing the Exhaust Manifold & Starter
20:31 - Installing the New Starter Belt
23:37 - Meet my Weimaraners!
25:30 - Installing New Belts & the Flywheel
27:00 - Installing the Starter Cover & Pony Motor Breather
27:44 - Changing the Air Cleaner Oil
29:10 - Tightening up the Governor Belt
29:42 - Reinstalling the Air Cleaner & Fuel Tank
30:05 - Trying to Start the Pony Motor
31:07 - Figuring Out Why there is NO Spark
32:45 - Making NEW Spark Plug Wires
34:39 - Changing the Oil in the Pony Motor
35:31 - Checking the Compression in Both Cylinders
36:31 - Checking for Spark
37:33 - Found the PROBLEM!
39:19 Tearing into the Magnetos
44:11 - Comparing the Two Mag's
47:42 - New Magneto Bearings
48:50 - Cleaning Parts
50:20 - Testing the Points and the Condenser
53:00 - Building One GOOD Magneto
55:58 - Whats the Next Step?
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Check out the FULL playlist for the Caterpillar 955 TraxCavator Here:
youtube.com/watch?v=2euoM5oaW5A&list=PLYawuZlnembvbs8xSQBFADHZkvCQIlG01
Would you be interest in owning an old track link or track pad from Old Red? I am planning to offer them as memorabilia in order to help raise some funds to put toward some of the MAJOR things this old CAT tractor needs.
If you'd be interested in helping out and / or Owning a piece of "Old Red", please leave me a comment letting me know, or send me an email at salvageworkshop@gmail.com, I truly appreciate it!
Throughout this project we'll pay tribute to it's previous owner Red & those before him that truly knew how to maintain and operate such a cool old machine like this!
I'll show you that OLD machines CAN be a LOT of work, EXTREMELY frustrating at times, but once running properly, an INCREDIBLE amount of fun!!
I recently discovered this 60+ year old Caterpillar TraxCavator at an old chicken farm, and the owners have honored me with the privilege of bringing it back to life, and then putting it BACK TO WORK!
Join me as I take you along on my journey through the many ups and downs of this project! I feel honored to be taking on this project, and I truly hope you enjoy the process and progress as we get this OLD CAT to ROAR once again
Please enjoy! I know I did!
~
If you have any suggestions, questions, or comments, please leave them below!
Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support!
#ProblemFOUND #CaterpillarTraxCavator #SalvageWorkshop
The Pony Motor issue has been FOUND!
I removed EVERY component on the Pony motor EXCEPT the one that was the actual problem (well PART of it), but I learned a LOT about this old beast in the process!
Join me as I troubleshoot the many problems and FINALLY figure out what happened!
In this video we will:
0:00 - Recap
2:37 - Opening up the Magneto
4:37 - Retro-Fitting Plug Wires
8:56 - Opening up the Extra Magneto
13:34 - Making a New Stud
14:21 - Removing the Carburetor
16:32 - Broken Stud Removal
20:03 - Re-installing the Exhaust Manifold & Starter
20:31 - Installing the New Starter Belt
23:37 - Meet my Weimaraners!
25:30 - Installing New Belts & the Flywheel
27:00 - Installing the Starter Cover & Pony Motor Breather
27:44 - Changing the Air Cleaner Oil
29:10 - Tightening up the Governor Belt
29:42 - Reinstalling the Air Cleaner & Fuel Tank
30:05 - Trying to Start the Pony Motor
31:07 - Figuring Out Why there is NO Spark
32:45 - Making NEW Spark Plug Wires
34:39 - Changing the Oil in the Pony Motor
35:31 - Checking the Compression in Both Cylinders
36:31 - Checking for Spark
37:33 - Found the PROBLEM!
39:19 Tearing into the Magnetos
44:11 - Comparing the Two Mag's
47:42 - New Magneto Bearings
48:50 - Cleaning Parts
50:20 - Testing the Points and the Condenser
53:00 - Building One GOOD Magneto
55:58 - Whats the Next Step?
~
Check out the FULL playlist for the Caterpillar 955 TraxCavator Here:
youtube.com/watch?v=2euoM5oaW5A&list=PLYawuZlnembvbs8xSQBFADHZkvCQIlG01
Would you be interest in owning an old track link or track pad from Old Red? I am planning to offer them as memorabilia in order to help raise some funds to put toward some of the MAJOR things this old CAT tractor needs.
If you'd be interested in helping out and / or Owning a piece of "Old Red", please leave me a comment letting me know, or send me an email at salvageworkshop@gmail.com, I truly appreciate it!
Throughout this project we'll pay tribute to it's previous owner Red & those before him that truly knew how to maintain and operate such a cool old machine like this!
I'll show you that OLD machines CAN be a LOT of work, EXTREMELY frustrating at times, but once running properly, an INCREDIBLE amount of fun!!
I recently discovered this 60+ year old Caterpillar TraxCavator at an old chicken farm, and the owners have honored me with the privilege of bringing it back to life, and then putting it BACK TO WORK!
Join me as I take you along on my journey through the many ups and downs of this project! I feel honored to be taking on this project, and I truly hope you enjoy the process and progress as we get this OLD CAT to ROAR once again
Please enjoy! I know I did!
~
If you have any suggestions, questions, or comments, please leave them below!
Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support!
#ProblemFOUND #CaterpillarTraxCavator #SalvageWorkshop
