Replacing a bobcat drive motor

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2020
  • Installing a new drive motor and hoses on a Bobcat t300 tracked skid steer. Everything was rusted. And welding a crack in the front idler mount.
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  • @kmjquinlan
    @kmjquinlan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +403

    This channel should be called: How to fix absolutely everything, yourself, in one day.

    • @michaelscott-joynt3215
      @michaelscott-joynt3215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Step 1: Own your own maintenance company with all the tools, heavy machinery, and access to parts and materials you need. ✔

    • @cathiwim
      @cathiwim 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Kieran Quinlan except it really took 4, 3 days were spent waiting on the part to arrive from another country. Still beats paying someone else to do it! I just learned how to change oil in my 15 year old Kubota tractor. I will never have to pay some else to do it now!

    • @David-fv7zg
      @David-fv7zg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I like “I hate it when a perfectly good XXXX explodes, breaks, blows up, catches on fire...for no good reason.”

    • @jimthesoundman8641
      @jimthesoundman8641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@michaelscott-joynt3215 Step 2: Use one piece of heavy machinery to rip apart another piece of heavy machinery so it can be repaired.
      Step 3: Have doggos running around underfoot, but somehow never being run over by any of the heavy machinery, thank goodness.

    • @silasmarner7586
      @silasmarner7586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He bought inexpensive equipment he fixed himself to use to fix bigger more complex equipment and so on up the food chain. Now, he has an empire.

  • @AequitasSaints
    @AequitasSaints 4 ปีที่แล้ว +297

    Who needs Blockbuster on a Friday night when you have Camarata-ster!

    • @CosmicStargoat
      @CosmicStargoat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Blockbuster?

    • @malicious1111
      @malicious1111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He needs his own show on Netflix! Andrew property maintenance ! Like home renovations, it would be heavy machines, construction, welding and excavation and so on!

    • @groundcontrolgainesville4841
      @groundcontrolgainesville4841 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CosmicStargoat I came here to say this

    • @cdoublejj
      @cdoublejj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CosmicStargoat th-cam.com/video/P1wwvxFgTkc/w-d-xo.html

    • @socalwoodworks3007
      @socalwoodworks3007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Netflix & chill? More like Andrew Camarata & chill."

  • @chrisgoosebeck
    @chrisgoosebeck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I can't tell you how many times getting into a project that I think is straightforward turns into a nightmare like this. What I really enjoy and appreciate is how cool and calm you keep at solving the problems as they come up. I try to channel my version of your attitude when this stuff happens. Thanks for making all these videos, it's a real inspiration and I hope to get better at keeping my head the way you do when it seems like everything is blowing up around me. Thank you.

    • @bat__bat
      @bat__bat ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol it helps to keep cool when u can actually afford the $4500 bobcat motor after discovering it broken.

    • @kingtut5923
      @kingtut5923 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's called editing

  • @SteveP-vm1uc
    @SteveP-vm1uc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Close to 30 years ago I was working on heavy equipment for a company that was on an absolute shoestring. So we had no books or spare parts and much of our equipment had to do with distributing salt for roads and parking lots. I was alllllways doing jobs like this with no spec sheets to tell me where lines went that I had removed 3-4 weeks beforehand. So I started spray painting the ends of hydraulic hoses and fittings and their ports. So you would see red on a hose, it's fitting and the port it was attached to. I used JD Green, Ford engine BLUE, Implement RED and you get the picture. We had no internet or cell phones to take pictures, so you had to do something to remember what was what and it also helped the hydraulic shop to know what fittings went with what hoses and lines...

  • @throttlejunkie8972
    @throttlejunkie8972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +557

    Most TH-camrs: "Heres part 1 of 450 20 minute videos"
    AC: "Heres an hour, and Im not gonna try and sell you something in the process"

    • @milleb17020
      @milleb17020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      That does get aggravating... Today we took off a wheel, tomorrow we'll put it back on. Not big on those types of videos. 40 videos later...

    • @WyattH
      @WyattH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Nah they are normally just past 10 min mark because ad 10 min is where they make money and they put it in x amount of videos to make more money

    • @Unknown-sz8kg
      @Unknown-sz8kg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      More like 10:01 just to get greedy ads on the video.

    • @maxnex7676
      @maxnex7676 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yep! Fully agree, at least with AC you get content, quality and closure.

    • @WilliamWBG
      @WilliamWBG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      And no begging for patreon

  • @OTSomewhere
    @OTSomewhere 4 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    Its just not a Camarata vid till he's removing something or opening something with an excavator.

    • @sigmafastener
      @sigmafastener 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      I'm glad he is not a dentist

    • @Sewov
      @Sewov 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@sigmafastener "so the job i got here today is im gonna get this guys molars out"

    • @grrarg9319
      @grrarg9319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@Sewov "You know these molars just aren't coming out, so were gonna have to take out his skull and soak it in penetrating oil"

    • @OTSomewhere
      @OTSomewhere 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Sewov gets blow torch "The molars cant be stuck if they're liquid"

    • @harharciggare
      @harharciggare 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      lonewolf302nd “this guys jaw just came off for reason”

  • @mikemmikem2758
    @mikemmikem2758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You remind me of an uncle who could fix anything. And he could always look at any job and in 5 minutes he knew how to fix it and what materials were needed. Thanks for the videos.

    • @bsimpson6204
      @bsimpson6204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your uncle was blessed with a mechanical mind like Andrew. It's worth more than any degree from any university!

  • @rogerbeck3018
    @rogerbeck3018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i hope bobcat engineers watch this to learn what happens after the design has left the design office
    Andrew i admire your persistence and observation skills

  • @FaithIsLost
    @FaithIsLost 4 ปีที่แล้ว +326

    *Andrew comes in for an interview*
    so what are your skills?
    Andrew - Everything.
    edit - I don't know anything about the work he's doing I just enjoy engines and machines but thanks kind strangers!

    • @ZeidGho
      @ZeidGho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Change "everything" to "yes"

    • @JohnDiMartino
      @JohnDiMartino 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Andrew is muti talented , there are a lot of guys like him out there... I work with a few myself , As a fellow you tuber ,what amazes me about Andrew is that he does all this and captures it on film and edits it all himself,I think the filming part is harder than the work he does, from him running the drone while he’s driving,to him running the selfie stick in one hand and driving the wave runner at the same time lol, he is amazing with his tireless filming and editing work.

    • @astonmartin2727
      @astonmartin2727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Andrew goes for Interview. So can we can we see some papers of what you can do. Sorry no papers. But i can strip an excavator quickly while you have lunch and watch and tell you all the faults.

    • @jospi2
      @jospi2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Andrew: I'm the boss.

    • @Redwingster
      @Redwingster 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Andrew has a lot of skills, but I wouldn't let him near the dashboard of my SUV!

  • @BTSensei
    @BTSensei 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    35:53 Cody brought his best stick to help start the air compressor! 🔧😊👍

    • @BrianNavalinsky
      @BrianNavalinsky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Andrew has great dogs. I don't think that is a coincidence.

  • @MikeC19100
    @MikeC19100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow, that was a job from the very start of the repair until you got the new drive motor installed. Your perseverance and mechanical knowledge paid major dividends in completing the job and making that less-than-ideal piece of equipment operational again. At the end, the operation of it to spread the stone was amazing and demonstrated a skill that few operators possess. Another great job well done.

  • @Toxickiller142
    @Toxickiller142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Hey Andrew,
    I just discovered your channel from Essential Craftman's podcast... I really like your videos and the fact that you are showing the whole process of repairing stuff... especially the numerous failures and attempts!
    It feels good sometimes to see real people on TH-cam struggling instead of the usual perfect repair video with no pitfalls... lol I absolutely love your persistence

  • @myharris
    @myharris 4 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    One of those jobs that feels like it's fighting you every step of the way.

    • @karlricker3291
      @karlricker3291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I always know that one of those jobs that feels like it’s just fighting you every step of the way.

    • @madmoo2658
      @madmoo2658 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      One of those jobs where you're *almost* convinced that disassembling the entire machine around the problem is better than disassembling the problem itself.

    • @christhornton5680
      @christhornton5680 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bh

    • @natej6671
      @natej6671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Well said. If I had to break out the torch to get each bolt out, I'd be tempted to just set the whole machine on fire and go shop for another one.

    • @myharris
      @myharris 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@natej6671 I grit my teeth, take a breath, and hit it step by step, like Andrew did. I try and remind myself I'm payin it forward for all those jobs that go super-easy without a hitch - you know those jobs? No, me neither....

  • @CosmicStargoat
    @CosmicStargoat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I love it when Andrew goes Medieval on the recalcitrant machinery.

  • @extremelydave
    @extremelydave 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A true testament as to how cool Andrews fixing skills are.... I sat here and watched an hour long video on fixing some piece of equipment I will never own and still got satisfaction from watching it. You ARE the man Andrew.

    • @kingtut5923
      @kingtut5923 ปีที่แล้ว

      How about the editer?

  • @ivanhernandez1652
    @ivanhernandez1652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man the patience of this guy is amazing. I’m a retired technician from a caterpillar heavy equipment , and used to work on this pain in the ass skipsteers. My coworkers know went I was working on them. Boy I scream my lungs out every 5 minutes.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

  • @That2WDGuy
    @That2WDGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Not even 10 minutes ago I finished the forklift repair, And I'm informed a new video is up. Woot, Eating some goulash and streaming another repair video. Easily an enjoyable Friday night!

    • @blzt3206
      @blzt3206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Are you from/have family from Eastern Europe too? lol. My dad always made goulash for us as kids, it was the only thing he could cook! good memories.

  • @JerrsAerialPhotographyVlogs
    @JerrsAerialPhotographyVlogs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    The only 55 min long video on youtube that I actually watch every last min..:)

  • @gregstouse2946
    @gregstouse2946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ive Been doing this stuff for over 30 years... Andrew has some Serious Mechanical Skills!!!

  • @jasonstarr6419
    @jasonstarr6419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love watching and realizing... "hey, I've done something very similar..."... and then... "man, how did i know it wasn't going to be done when it was done?"... and then... "awww... what a pro!!" If it needs to be done, you can count on Andrew to do it right. Back in the day, I was compulsive about washing the implements down after plowing or discing or mowing, and my dad never said anything, but I could tell he thought I was being a bit overly fastidious. But I never had a plow, disc, or shredder rust out on me.

  • @johnny-sy7cj
    @johnny-sy7cj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I could watch Andrews videos all day. When I see a video that’s an hour long I’m making popcorn lol

    • @Nono-rh8rx
      @Nono-rh8rx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was just about to say lol SAME

    • @romansakac7213
      @romansakac7213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same here bro

    • @TomTalley
      @TomTalley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Andrew, your persistence is an inspiration. Thanks. I needed that today. Another great feature length movie.

    • @josephz9006
      @josephz9006 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too

  • @4PeTe2
    @4PeTe2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Andrew's persistence and use of resources is amazing - always enjoy his adventures!

    • @bobsmiley6255
      @bobsmiley6255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I so agree with you.....and reading the comments everyone make is historical.

    • @billyricker3432
      @billyricker3432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Whatever really works.

    • @SuperKwame1
      @SuperKwame1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is why I come here!

    • @wink9970
      @wink9970 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Plus the Camarata Grunt. Giving it everything.

  • @tomoverholt5123
    @tomoverholt5123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When removing a frozen bolt always heat the metal the bolt screws into and keep the bolt as cool possible, the goal is for the outside metal expand more than the bolt there by making it loose. love your videos

  • @celinetakahashi9361
    @celinetakahashi9361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have been watching your videos for a few months now after discovering your container castle video. I have to say for some odd reason, I feel such a
    calming sense of being. Its like watching movies where the good guy always finds a way achieving his goal no matter how difficult the obstacles keep
    popping up. I am amazed how much knowledge you keep procuring and using in your life. Keep up your videos.

  • @gtbproductions1
    @gtbproductions1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I REALLY appreciate your no nonsense, no drama queen, no swearing videos. THANK YOU

  • @koolkeith8993
    @koolkeith8993 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I love how Andrew has taken this guy under his wings and is teaching him things. The other guy is always asking questions and Andrew is educating him. So great to see.

    • @michaelscott-joynt3215
      @michaelscott-joynt3215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He does the same for us all, friend. Salt of the earth isn't a phrase to throw around lightly, but it almost isn't enough to describe Andrew.

    • @SabretoothBarnacle
      @SabretoothBarnacle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Not sure his friend is earning many friend points at the moment 🤔

    • @daveeden2220
      @daveeden2220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SabretoothBarnacle yeah Andrew is doing all his work

  • @bracketengineer
    @bracketengineer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don’t you hate when you start a project and have to fix 25 other things in the meantime just to get your job done? Love how you always keep your cool👍🏻

  • @RushAustin
    @RushAustin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    What I learned:
    Step 1: Set Bobcat on fire.
    Step 2: Beat Bobcat with sledge hammer.
    Step 3: Don't buy a Bobcat

    • @dusinpeek
      @dusinpeek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      no no no. you buy a new Bobcat. and repeat.

    • @jerryc3828
      @jerryc3828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My T300 has been a work horse for the past 13 years; several minor issues along the way that were easily fixed. YRMV

    • @williamlindsey4148
      @williamlindsey4148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bobcat is okay but if you ever own a Takauchi you want go back to Bobcat. My opinion of course.

    • @LAXERJK
      @LAXERJK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Pantyboy SISSY Susanne Belinda or a kubota. I’ve had emission issues on my Takeuchi, same engine but tak has some issues when they add their electronics. Great machine though.

    • @wetdixiebellelingerie3014
      @wetdixiebellelingerie3014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Pantyboy SISSY Susanne Belinda If you buy a Takeuchi, or a Kubota, either way, the IHI CL35, IHI CL45, I’ve had emission issues on my Takeuchi, but Tak has some issues when they add electronics. Great machine, though.

  • @anthonyimouche541
    @anthonyimouche541 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    i love how this man just never give up

  • @kevinritchie9227
    @kevinritchie9227 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    My motto when it comes to working on any vehicle..."There is always ONE bolt"

    • @blackbobjo
      @blackbobjo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol ain’t that the truth

    • @barbarasteed3966
      @barbarasteed3966 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good job Andrew saw you weld on the leaking drive unit good try I have peed with a center punch slowed or stopped leak..but low percentage fix..

    • @damianbaughman1477
      @damianbaughman1477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I feel the same way. Its usually the first or the last bolt for me

    • @kevinritchie9227
      @kevinritchie9227 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Normally its the last one for me. I will think "Damn this is going pretty smoothly" then the last bolt says here, hold my beer...lol.

    • @kevinritchie9227
      @kevinritchie9227 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cant deny that one...lol.

  • @daven7915
    @daven7915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am so glad you produced this, and glad I watched it. I've just started researching which skid steer to buy. Now I know which one NOT to buy. It's clear to me now why most skid steer repair videos are on Bobcats.

  • @davidjonburke2729
    @davidjonburke2729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow I'm not a mechanic but I just want to say you all do some hard work!! mad respect!!

  • @crdjeep123
    @crdjeep123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +388

    I had a feeling you were going to say “don’t buy a bobcat”

    • @barbarasteed3966
      @barbarasteed3966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Those Bob Cat people toes are curling every time you say something like dont even look at one of these junks and they know you are right

    • @memiyago8246
      @memiyago8246 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I work on construction equipment for a living and feel like I have the right to say bobcats suck. Its good advice for someone looking lol. I really think they don’t care about quality bc they are the most convenient..In the states atleast.

    • @djmjr77
      @djmjr77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Many times he has said bobcats suck .. lol

    • @mchuo7834
      @mchuo7834 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Just buy a Japanese machine. Even an older one, just made better.

    • @usmdude1983
      @usmdude1983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I still have cold chills about Bobcats, from way back in the 90tys.

  • @onemanband1349
    @onemanband1349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    Me: I don’t have a Bobcat.
    I don’t know anyone with a Bobcat
    I don’t plan to get a Bobcat
    Also me: I better learn how to change this drive motor out just in case. 🤷‍♂️

    • @DENIEL381
      @DENIEL381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      INSANE AMOUNT OF WORK WOW.

    • @websitesthatneedanem
      @websitesthatneedanem 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      True! 😆😆😆

    • @jasonross5358
      @jasonross5358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So true. Although I just watched an Illinois hunter/farmer build a duck pond with a bobcat... “Kapper Outdoors” th-cam.com/video/DRqWOy7Ibqc/w-d-xo.html

    • @bobmccann1886
      @bobmccann1886 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I wonder what Bobcat thinks about Andrew?

    • @joeyoliver579
      @joeyoliver579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bobmccann1886 I dont think Andrew cares lol Andrew tells it like it is

  • @marcstecker746
    @marcstecker746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What and unbelievable bunch of work! I was panting just watching you guys working, struggling, straining. I have a sore back and arm muscles just watching you guys.

  • @HZZ0I9
    @HZZ0I9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Fiquei surpreendido com o tamanho do trabalho que deu para concertar essa Bobcat. Se fosse aqui no Brasil, teríamos que esperar no mínimo 30 dias pra chegar uma peça de reposição. Parabéns pelo trabalho 👏

  • @leosadowsky3018
    @leosadowsky3018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    this man needs like a award for how he knows to fix everything off the to of his head

  • @alexknight114
    @alexknight114 4 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Loving these videos during quarantine! Especially the long ones!! Who else likes these longer videos? 😀

    • @willb3018
      @willb3018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Long. short I don't care when it is AC. It is must see.

    • @tjorvenwulff7711
      @tjorvenwulff7711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its very interesting

    • @almostanengineer
      @almostanengineer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just clocked the time, going to get snacks and a brew, time to get comfy.

  • @suemason4318
    @suemason4318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm fascinated by your ability to use your equipment as an extension of your hands! You are extraordinary.

  • @normanddesmarais4375
    @normanddesmarais4375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Andrew, everyone needs a friend like you. well done on this Bobcat repair.

  • @hellooomike637
    @hellooomike637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I seriously love AC he’s so down to earth and i learn a lot, also i can relate to him.

    • @manganvbg90
      @manganvbg90 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Only thing im irritated on, is that the estetics on much of his diy is questionable. Im sure its more than good for function, but my perfectionist inside me cant stand botched jobs. Awesome work spirit though :)

    • @BrianNavalinsky
      @BrianNavalinsky 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@manganvbg90 I am a perfectionist as well but I definitely admire and use the spirit of Andrew when appropriate- Git 'er done.

    • @Bitcoin_Bernoulli
      @Bitcoin_Bernoulli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He could start a cult with all of us

    • @lml6.653
      @lml6.653 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Learn how not to do something lol

    • @shadowwalker255
      @shadowwalker255 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lml6.653 Everyone has an oppinion. But i'd rather trust experience than a book worm tho.

  • @wilson4180
    @wilson4180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    “I like having the floor really clean.” The end.

    • @486kyle
      @486kyle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      everyone likes clean concrete

    • @AndrewCamarata
      @AndrewCamarata  4 ปีที่แล้ว +186

      This video was supposed to have a much more elaborate ending, where we were back at that guys yard digging off that rock, I wasn’t even going to bother filming that Gravel, that guy has not been answering his phone in a few weeks

    • @ThatcherKSA
      @ThatcherKSA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      @@AndrewCamarata fix his machine and no response.... 😥 that's how people are right now. Dealing with the same thing with the people in my area for work and friends... people have no loyalty. Another great video as always.👍

    • @jsmith1156
      @jsmith1156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Ha yeah he had me at clean concrete. Then the video stopped. I was left wondering what happened, I was expecting the other gravel loads to be dumped. Playing with my emotions man 🤣

    • @jsmith1156
      @jsmith1156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@AndrewCamarata sorry to hear that man. So many feel the annoyance of this, but look on the bright side; you have over 550k subs who appreciate you and the stuff you do.

  • @FilmFactry
    @FilmFactry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this guy. He has the best attitude. He must have so much satisfaction in his life that he can do all these things.

  • @Busted.Knuckles.Garage
    @Busted.Knuckles.Garage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you hear up a bolt and where the bolt goes into, as soon as you shut down the torches have a spray bottle on steady stream and spray the shit out of the bolt and metal where the bolt goes into because they are 2 different kinds of metal 1 cast 2 steel they will cool at different rates and crack the rust between them I kid you not. It's a step a ton of mechanics over look but I was fortunate to have learned from all "Old" Schoolers these guys were great to get to know. You had to earn their respect and then they would open up & teach you everything & anything especially all the little tricks of our trade. Luv the video thanks for Sharing. Andrew in Barrie ON Canada

  • @jenksify
    @jenksify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I always love how one repair can devolve in to multiple repairs in the blink of an eye

    • @rydfree
      @rydfree 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A 30 minute job is always one broken bolt away from all day .

  • @murraywestenskow2896
    @murraywestenskow2896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I like the raw editing - I think he uses a chainsaw when cutting the segments.

    • @jonathanweimane6926
      @jonathanweimane6926 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      timeless for real

    • @seantap1415
      @seantap1415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He did put a radio in his truck a while ago using a chainsaw its one of my favorites...

  • @kevinwilliams563
    @kevinwilliams563 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The Bobcats were great machines when they first came out but the other companies have entered that market and come up with better machines. I personally like Kubota and Takeuchi machines. Great video Andrew.

  • @davedunn4285
    @davedunn4285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Marvellous work and so patient even when things went wrong . You are an inspiration to me and a lot of others

  • @RaymondJacobsF
    @RaymondJacobsF 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    "you know not to drink... ...yeah you're smart"

    • @grrarg9319
      @grrarg9319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      When Andrew was sweeping up the rust and dirt, Cody was like "wait wait, I was gonna eat that!"

  • @TheTramil
    @TheTramil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Have you ever heard the expression: cant't be tight if it's liquid? Yeah, that bobcat had it coming.

    • @BobWiersema
      @BobWiersema 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fix it with fire.

    • @patricelebrasseur5649
      @patricelebrasseur5649 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Blue tipped problem solver
      Fire axe/persuader

    • @JackMacLupus
      @JackMacLupus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hehe, basicly the end of the "Tool Expectations Meme" XD
      i.imgur.com/QkpiIu0.jpg

  • @rgarlinyc
    @rgarlinyc ปีที่แล้ว

    I know I'm two years too late - but I only just saw this. You did an absolutely magnificent job here bringing your buddy's BobCat back to life - none of the setbacks you experienced fazed you; you always figured out a solution, and they always ended up working. The only one more keenly watching your every move than Cody, was me. Thanks a ton, AC - more impressed than I can rightly express.

  • @stanisawk1385
    @stanisawk1385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watched it a second time, watched the ENTIRE movie. I was not bored at all ;-)
    Andrew - you`re THE BEST!
    And ....... I love Cody ;-)

  • @Bitcoin_Bernoulli
    @Bitcoin_Bernoulli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    “Are we losing pieces of the dash? That’s funny.”

    • @johndouglasdawson7298
      @johndouglasdawson7298 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it there RE BAR heater control working loss

    • @fie1329
      @fie1329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      How come? I thought the chainsaw fixed it!? Better rip that plastic off and weld in a steel plate or something... :)

    • @cecilveley5722
      @cecilveley5722 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahahaha right. Bout fell out of my chair “aww well” just throw it out the window hahahahaha.

    • @seantap1415
      @seantap1415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Did you guys see the vid where he puts a Radio in his truck using a chainsaw? lol, it's one of my favorites,,,,

    • @rubenbraekman4515
      @rubenbraekman4515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@seantap1415 "watch me fix this thing."

  • @aileron48
    @aileron48 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I like how when things go south, you have another good tool ready to solve the problem. When that fails, pull out the blow torch! Good filming and editing, Andrew!

  • @JD-kg3mx
    @JD-kg3mx ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing how much I'm drawn to watching skilled labor on heavy equipment and the work they're designed to do without having to do it anymore. But I have to admit I miss the good ol' days. Those days were the real good, bad and ugly. I didn't forget the work I was proud to be a part of, forget the guy I couldn't work with, and the ugly of equipment break downs and mud so thick both boots and equipment would get sucked into it so badly nothing short of our backhoe with straps and chains could free them. Great video Andrew!

  • @omahabigbill2789
    @omahabigbill2789 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cody is the greatest, he cracks me up! It was really cool today when I found out he gives suggestions on how to fix things! Sure wish I would have learned welding.....

  • @jimboss69
    @jimboss69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    One of the most underrated channels on YT

  • @IntoTheDirtshop
    @IntoTheDirtshop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    This is how every single one of my projects goes.

    • @tbirdracefan
      @tbirdracefan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Me too, except i add a part where I gather all the pieces and have to take it to a shop.

    • @Zneonn
      @Zneonn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      this is the most work on a single part i have ever seen Andrew had to do

    • @jboard146
      @jboard146 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is about how most projects go.

    • @Dave--FkTheDeepstate
      @Dave--FkTheDeepstate 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This is why so many procrastinate -- because they know it's unlikely to be a quick & simple job.

    • @ninataylor6180
      @ninataylor6180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Zneonn I was thinking the exact same thing an amazing video with multiple elements the best.

  • @iamthemoss
    @iamthemoss 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Andrew, you are a good man, love your videos. You stay much calmer and never get upset. I wish I could not spaz when my equipment tears up.

  • @mobayguy
    @mobayguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Andrew takes on problems that would find me pushing the machine into a ravine! He's excellent ! - Great video

  • @Grateful42
    @Grateful42 4 ปีที่แล้ว +381

    Careful with all that hammering, you'll knock off too much structural rust.

    • @yzhang8629
      @yzhang8629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      How can it be structural if it is already rust?

    • @chalupamsf
      @chalupamsf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      @@yzhang8629 that's the joke...

    • @PBMS123
      @PBMS123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@yzhang8629 i.imgur.com/WCqwZ5V.gif

    • @billyricker3432
      @billyricker3432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Be careful with all that heavy hammering, there’s still much structural rust.

    • @rea50
      @rea50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jajaja I got it

  • @ivaneccles1869
    @ivaneccles1869 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Watching from Australia for a couple years now, love this guys skills and attitude, keep posting mate, love ya work..

  • @patmcgillivray1926
    @patmcgillivray1926 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Winners only quit when they win. Andrew never quits! Love it...wish he was in Canada.

  • @dirtconnections5988
    @dirtconnections5988 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Andrew, you are the man, you just don't quit. You got the skills to pay the bills. As for the video, many thanks. I have this type and associated work to do on my T250. Many thanks, Chuck

  • @vincentgijzel
    @vincentgijzel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    "I kinda feel like this is one of those things I should have done a long time ago" Ladies and gentlemen, we have found another line for on a T-shirt!!

  • @terryburge6763
    @terryburge6763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Something I always admired about Andrew. When he starts on a job no matter how hard he stays with it till it's done. Terry

  • @chadgdry3938
    @chadgdry3938 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    it was like watching a super slow train wreck that just keeps piling on into the crash. It does show us one thing, you are a good friend to have.

  • @parklane52
    @parklane52 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love it Andrew, you are the motivator. I have been putting off a project for over a year till I started watching your video's. I now have a mechanic mind set, thanks to you!

  • @glock19gen3
    @glock19gen3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love how every video turns into multiple projects being fixed :)

  • @Plosionz
    @Plosionz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I just wanted to say, I really love what you do in these videos. They remind me of the days and nights I used to spend with my dad fixing tractors, appliances and jeeps. He died a long time ago, and I didn't realize how much I missed these times before stumbling upon your work. Keep up, you have an unique little thing going on here

  • @hughjasole9336
    @hughjasole9336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have learned so much from you .Not so much as to what you do but in how you handle problems that arise. All with a grain of salt . THANK YOU.

  • @gayle4804
    @gayle4804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You always work things out and you figure out the best way to solve a problem kudos to you!!

  • @VincesDIYsAroundtheHouse
    @VincesDIYsAroundtheHouse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Thanks Andrew - Friday Night 'movie' night!

    • @McFlysGarage
      @McFlysGarage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s Friday....I had no idea

    • @clemensexenberger2455
      @clemensexenberger2455 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's really nice he always wears proper safety gear. 👍

    • @dustoin1386
      @dustoin1386 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@clemensexenberger2455 Why is that really nice?

  • @NZDIRT
    @NZDIRT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I see Andrew notifications, I drop everything and watch

    • @NZDIRT
      @NZDIRT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Deplorable Centrist I think hes been busy building etc, plus we have no clue how the coronavirus has effected his area with lockdowns etc

    • @NZDIRT
      @NZDIRT 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like the repair videos though haha

    • @mytzusky
      @mytzusky 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      was about to pick a movie, 1h video drops... now I can go to sleep at 3.40 am

  • @aldovillalpando4140
    @aldovillalpando4140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Always love the videos !!!! Keep them coming !! Awesome work and thanks for always trying to teach us how to fix stuff.

  • @coryboyd7958
    @coryboyd7958 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was great of you helping him out Andrew! I'm sure he was very grateful

  • @owenparker6651
    @owenparker6651 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So I go to mow the lawn the other night and end up replacing one of the shed doors, rebuilding the ramp into the shed, painting both, giving the mower a good cleaning, etc. Then I mowed the tiny little lawn in 15 minutes. So, yeah, I love watching AC do the same sorta thing every damn time he starts every single project! LOL

  • @anonymousanonymous6333
    @anonymousanonymous6333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love how this is just the best impression of how not to build machines, I especially like the comment about the gas line, to me that looks like it has been built to fail, like most things in this day and age, but at least hide it, the gas line is so evident!

  • @liamfinnegan8085
    @liamfinnegan8085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love working on things in my own time like this. It's so much more enjoyable when you can take time to work on other things as you go

  • @ihrescue
    @ihrescue 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The glamor and glory of the fix. Nice work as usual.

  • @02mp9696
    @02mp9696 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Jesus, this is one of those times that you start fixing something for a friend that should take 4 h, and it turns into a 2 day project 🤣

    • @andarthome142
      @andarthome142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If it is real friend it don't matter.

    • @davidanalyst671
      @davidanalyst671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that was not 2 days lolz

    • @Freakingstang
      @Freakingstang 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      David Analyst was at least two days. Ups brought the motor...

  • @skonky
    @skonky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    39:04 you should buy a needle scaler andrew, especially with that new air compressor

  • @rustycartee657
    @rustycartee657 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He shows real life there is always something else that needs fixed while trying to do the 1st job and it turns into 3. Great job.

  • @Reefahholic
    @Reefahholic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a master with those broken bolts. Nobody would have ever got that out. Incredible bro! 💯🔥✅

  • @georgehenehan123
    @georgehenehan123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That one faught you at every stage, congratulations on sticking with it.

  • @chicagovasko
    @chicagovasko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Man you never give up I love that about you Andrew. Stay awesome brother.

  • @AZVIDS
    @AZVIDS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am amazed at the depth of your toolbox!

  • @joeyoliver579
    @joeyoliver579 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see Andrew helping this guy out. I like people that help people.

  • @thomasbabcock1985
    @thomasbabcock1985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Is there anything that Andrew can’t fix. Thanks again for another great video.

  • @genebruce6321
    @genebruce6321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I never cease to be impressed by the hard work, ingenuity, self-confidence, and skill. Well done.

  • @jmwarden1
    @jmwarden1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Andrew that was one tough repair on that rust bucket Bobcat but you won. That was a beautiful job of spreading the gravel in your parking area, it looks a whole lot better.

  • @topherwayne4398
    @topherwayne4398 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You inspire me!! When watching your videos there's nothing I cannot fix!!!

  • @ThePlowGuys
    @ThePlowGuys 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Next month "Part 2" the left side. LOL Great job guys.

  • @thaifoodtakeaway
    @thaifoodtakeaway 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    48:10 "This is stronger than when it was new!" That should be printed on T-Shirts!

    • @robj2704
      @robj2704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Better than OEM...

    • @jospi2
      @jospi2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Another T-shirt: "It failed for no reason at all."

    • @PeterWMeek
      @PeterWMeek 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like Tom Lipton's (@oxtoolco) "Nothing too strong ever broke."

  • @kenshores9900
    @kenshores9900 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Andrew: It is enjoyable to even watch your reruns! Great video. Top in my people choice awards. And by the way your viewers miss Levi. May he rest in peace.

  • @confucius2344
    @confucius2344 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you have the best Channel on YT. so informative and intriguing. i don't own anything you have but just watching you work and fix stuff is so amazing. keep it up Loving it!

  • @paulclubley7206
    @paulclubley7206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    i wish i had friends like Andrew I'm the one usually helping my friends out, without a word of thanks

    • @exploreoutdoors3978
      @exploreoutdoors3978 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its the same way with me. You're not alone

    • @TubeScavenger
      @TubeScavenger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for being such a helpful person to your friends. They don't know what they would do without you.

    • @StubProductions
      @StubProductions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You need new friends

  • @lindamitchell-fox1926
    @lindamitchell-fox1926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m so glad you made a cameo Levi. I miss seeing you helping through an entire video!

  • @restorationunknown4218
    @restorationunknown4218 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Andrew - just bought one of these and this information will be very useful to me and the boys!

  • @johnsmith-xr6qy
    @johnsmith-xr6qy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent mechanical workmanship. Loved the "liquid wrench" and excavator "prybar". All round joy to watch. You remind me of years past working with my son. I'm 75 & he's 55. We've done it all, without the video camera. Work can be fun and rewarding. It helps if you can make a living at it too. Speaking of which, I haven't seen you on a paying job in a while. Just a thought.