Cat 955 12A series

BillySanders
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2 years 4 months ago #237559 by BillySanders

Cat 955 12A series was created by BillySanders

Does anyone know if a 955, 12A series with a pony start engine can be fitted with a direct start starter. Is there room for a starter, is there already a hole in the side for one??
Any info would be greatly appreciated...

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2 years 4 months ago - 2 years 4 months ago #237563 by Old Magnet

Replied by Old Magnet on topic Cat 955 12A series

Yes and yes. The 12A's have provision for direct electric start including the larger diameter pre-combustion chamber heads that allow use of glow plugs.

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2 years 4 months ago #237564 by Fat Dan

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My herd of Cat 955 12A's
I like using the pony motors mainly because I live in Alaska and cold starts are hard on everything.
Oil pressure comes up slowly in the D315 and D318. I believe the filter hosing needs to refill on each startup, Keep a close eye on the oil pressure.
NEVER EVER use either with glowplugs !
Good luck

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955E 12A08263; 955C 12A04040; 955C 12A03563.
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2 years 4 months ago #237565 by Fat Dan

Replied by Fat Dan on topic Cat 955 12A series

FYI as per Ol Magnet ... thanks OM,
@ 12A5793 the undercarriage went from a D4 to a D6

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