64 years old TD14 dozer still pulling the Giant logs. Unbelievable......

[redman135]

Mu father had a TD5 . 1935 model and it was petrol start diesel run. It was diabolical to start, but once it was running it ran well.

 

[jkk04]

A couple of things stated in the video that were wrong, in that when you pulled the start lever out, it OPENED a third valve in the combustion chamber that contained the spark plug electrodes, which also reduced the compression ratio when running on gas. It also closed a valve in the intake manifold that routed intake air through the carburetor and closed a switch that sent power to the ignition system.
I grew up crawling around on Dad's TD14 back in the 50s and 60s. Later he had a couple of TD18As, a TD20 and a TD24. I always though that system was much better than the pony motors on CATs. Those pony motors were a pain in the ass, but we never had problems with the IHC starting system.

Excellent explanation how to start with gasoline for IH TD series dozer.
Your explanation makes understanding a lot more clear.
I will update the description on the video.
Thank you for your input.

 

[mcfarmall]

Contact that Whistlin' Diesel kid. He buys stuff like that to demonstrate how tough it may or may not be. You can use some of the money to buy a nice polywood rocking chair for the front porch.

 

[Tony H]

Several giant digger pine trees that I needed to cut down due to the tilt.

It could fall down very soon and be dangerous to our family.

I have had this dozer for more than 15 years and cleared my 80 acres property.

This is a 1958 International Harvester TD 14 142 Series. It is 64 years old and made in the USA.

This is probably my last mission with this dozer in my life.

Sooo,, Sad...

How did you come by that machine? Original owner?
First tree looked lake it was hung up on the stump. I was surprised to see the power nose down as you tried backing up. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Tony H]

Here is the video of the whole procedure to start with gasoline to diesel operating.
I uploaded this video last year.
Enjoy.

That gas to diesel lever must pull the valve to increase compression, turn off gas and open diesel fuel flow. Cool.
Of course this dozed couldn't possibly have ever worked. No plastic, no warning labels. We all know that Warning labels is what makes things work, right?

 

[coast40]

That gas to diesel lever must pull the valve to increase compression, turn off gas and open diesel fuel flow. Cool.
Of course this dozed couldn't possibly have ever worked. No plastic, no warning labels. We all know that Warning labels is what makes things work, right?

If I recall correctly, on the TD9 we had years ago you closed the petcock at the glass bowl, then pulled the diesel throttle while pushing the gas throttle.

 

[jkk04]

How did you come by that machine? Original owner?
First tree looked lake it was hung up on the stump. I was surprised to see the power nose down as you tried backing up. Thanks for sharing.

I purchased this big toy 15 years ago from another guy for clearing the heavy wood property.

Probably I am more than the 3rd owner.

Yes it is said to have a 60hp 18000 lb 4 cylinder engine but as you have seen it is so powerful..

 

[Wis Bang]

Around ten years old, I'm riding with dad, returning from who remembers where when he stops at this guy's yard to look at an International that wasn't switching over.

With the owner in the seat, dad standing on one side of the engine and i'm on the other trac watching the grown ups talking about what it is not doing.

So they are ready to give up, I finally mention that the mechanism wasn't moving on the other side...dad climbs up over my shoulder and the owner moves the lever. Dad reaches in and moves the near side too and off it goes into diesel...

 

[jayhawk238]

You say you will be burning the trees? No one uses firewood where you live, or no one with portable log mill? Here out west you have a lot of good money laying there. Great video. They sure don't make good products like that anymore.

 

[Hay Dude]

You say you will be burning the trees? No one uses firewood where you live, or no one with portable log mill? Here out west you have a lot of good money laying there. Great video. They sure don't make good products like that anymore.

nice avatar picture. They are the true heros