I have a 1958 D7 17a dozer. A rocker spring cup was rusted stuck and turning over the engine resulted in a bent pushrod. I contacted caterpillar, gave them the info I had (year, serial number, engine stamp number) but they said they dont have records of what went into those engines/parts numbers, but they probably had the parts. I told them the pushrod was 20" long and 1/2 inch wide, but they said they cant search their database unless they use model numbers/parts numbers. Do any of you guys/gals know that part number so cat can find it, or know where I can find a replacement pushrod? Thanks. Since the time I bent the pushrod and removed it, and unstuck the cup, my neighbor and I have actually got the engine to run on 3 cylinders so I am confident it will do great on 4!
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I have some push rod for D7 =20 inchs 1/2 inch
The aftermarket one in Kentucky is only $113,000.00+! Must be made of gold.
Or does it come packed inside a D7? Or is it just a typo and should say $113.00?
It's certainly not a scam to draw people in. Scare them away maybe??
Thank you VERY much for the information. I was able to order pushrods.
Now you know you have to post a video of it running, right!
Just me but I'd take care of a bent push rod by straightening it. If worse came to worse I'd be making one from drill rod. That is if they weren't available and or I needed it now.
I have the video of it starting on 3 cylinders. I can't get the video file to save to my computer. Best I can do with my limited computer savvy, its on Facebook on my page if you want to see it.
You guys are great! I was able to install new pushrods and get the beast running. If you want to see the engine running, heres the link. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=474243238668545
Darn, says video unavailable.
This is what I see. Facebook blocking it from us ?
Hi guys! I have a question and a request. my 1958 cat d7 17a clutch oil dipstick is trashed, can anyone post a pic of one along with dimensions so I can make or buy one?(the cap is all that left of mine, the weld to the skinny part that goes down into the oil is gone) Also, the book is a little confusing as to transmission oil. do I use Sae30 for the transmission and 80 or 90 wt gear oil for the final drives? thanks.
I'd like to know what it means by "Gear compartments" And why it says Transmission final drive? And not Transmission and final drive? D8H everything has Series 3 SAE 30 in everything except the Hydraulic tank. But then the final drives are pressure lubed and filtered.