D9H refurb: The boring bits

[d9gdon]

Looking really good!

Do you have any pics of the engine/trans warning system? Or a link to where you bought it?
I would deffinetly like to install something like thay on our d9.

Here's some info I found on Google:

 

[Crook_Donk]

That’s the one. We have alarms for oil pressure, coolant flow, trans temp and engine temp.

Colour is Cat Highway Yellow which made way for the current Cat Yellow back in the 80s I think. Prefer it to the current Cat Yellow.

 

[Crook_Donk]

Your steering clutch levers. They look like they are straight out and not at a 90 degree angle, or are my eyes fooling me. We have a 7G with basically the same cab. Wish someone would do that kind of Reno on her. Everyone calls it the penalty box. It works good, but man is she hot in the summer. Your old girl looks great

Apologies cutting edge, I hadn't seen your reply. Yes the levers come straight out and up with no other bends in them. With the A/C renovated, we had air coming out at 8degC with an ambient of around 28degC, so it is working as good as possible. Needed a new TX valve and thermostat, plus clean out the lines and evaporator / condensor and she is all good. Thanks

 

[gary808]

That’s the one. We have alarms for oil pressure, coolant flow, trans temp and engine temp.

Colour is Cat Highway Yellow which made way for the current Cat Yellow back in the 80s I think. Prefer it to the current Cat Yellow.

If you don't mind me asking what did the system cost you? Did it come with the sensors or was that a additional cost?

 

[Crook_Donk]

If you don't mind me asking what did the system cost you? Did it come with the sensors or was that a additional cost?

No problem. Approx $1600 with sensors. We supplied dual core wiring and Deutz plugs to keep it tidy. Keep in mind this is Aust. Dollars. Figured it was cheap insurance after all the effort we put into the rebuild.

 

[Crook_Donk]

Wanted to put up a pic of the D9H before she fired her first shot, and after putting a couple hundred hours on her. Such a beast and goes hard all day long. Couple maintenance issues to sort when she’s off hire and hope to pick up some more work.
Finding it difficult to change people’s opinion of old vs new, but once they get in the seat they soon change their mind.
Don’t get me wrong, if I could afford a D10T, I’d go there, but the old machines still move a lot dirt!
For those in Western Australia, she’s available shortly if anyone’s interested!

 

[cuttin edge]

What is the plate with the teeth on it on your ripper for?

 

[Metalman 55]

Nice old machine! Keep up the good work.

 

[Crook_Donk]

What is the plate with the teeth on it on your ripper for?

Slip plough for agriculture applications.