It's great to see somebody fixing this Vintage American machinery instead of throwing it in the scrap yard. Once this equipment is polished up I believe it will last you a long time American-made is always quality. It is definitely built to last God Bless America. PS I can't believe anybody would give a thumbs down to this video they must be very negative in their life well that's their problem.
I enjoy the vids. I am an old man and can't do any of the stuff anymore but I enjoy watching the vids and seeing you save the old machines that are still viable. And, I really like seeing you add more beauty to the world by saving the butterflies. Keep it up, all of it.
@@kareem8533 Did you hear the comment in the video about doing what you have to do to get things going but then going back and doing it right? My respect went way up with that... Yes, Andrew can do a lot, but he just half asses everything he does vs doing it right.. Andrew would be the guy who got the machine going with all those different types of clamps..
@@Flying0Dismount I must have missed that one. Also, Andrew is not the best in the world, I never said that, I have seen him doing things that I would have done differently, but I still have a great respect for him, his dedication etc. Ok, try to build a castle out of containers.
Now, Now.... I have a lot of respect for Andrew, I wouldn't call him a hack by ANY means! He gets things done, mostly alone, & when most other people wouldn't even try!
This is SO GOOD!! Thank you for your attention to detail. And for not being a weirdo. Might sound weird but that actually keeps me from watching a lot of videos. Thank you for your in depth repairs. Carry on.
I can’t thank you enough for this series of videos on a Cat 955 Loader! In the Post WWII era my father was a builder in central NJ. He had a D-6 and a 955 for site clearing. I remember riding with our operator in 1949 as he stripped topsoil from an old farm. Keep up the quest. I look forward to your next video! Thanks
Those chrysalises produce the "Monarch Butterflies". Beautiful creatures. We have them in New Zealand, and I had some in my parents' home garden many years ago.
Tim from Canada thank you very much for your video you were explaining what you were doing which is most helpful in this video. The things you were explaining helps oats it is nice to see what you’re working on and then how it is fixed or can be fixed or can be modified to be fixed. Lotta videos on here from other people that do not explain nothing on what they are doing this video are yours explains a lot very helpful Great work
Aside from your native talent, your a priori knowledge, and your iron will....you possess one constant that is the hallmark of a rare individual of great spirit.....perseverance. That is the strength that keeps you going and makes your work and what you enjoy from life worth living. Best wishes, stay healthy....and as always....hug the Weims for me.
A very impressive undertaking. I came away thinking they sure knew how to build things to last, back in those days. Americans know how to build things! Keep up your excellent work!
Fun to watch! Imagine being in the track motor pool during the war and following all the tanks right at the front, and doing all this stuff out in the field 24/7. Belton Y. Cooper's “Death Traps” is a great book about tanks and their support units during the war.
Me too! I’ve watched a bunch of his standard “Restoration” videos with the silent (words on screen) narration. So these videos were the first time I’ve fully seen & heard him. Oddly enough I clicked on a “Hand Tool Rescue” video yesterday of an old early 1900’s (I think) mechanical tree cutting saw and he also narrated those 2 videos because of how intricate the unit was. But that was the first time I heard _his voice_ too. Those are the 2 channels I’ve watched the most often for all the restoration type videos, aside from the king of Restoration videos (IMHO): My Mechanics - “I Make A New One” 👍 There’s a few others I’ve happened upon and watched as well, such as “TysyTube [something]” and I think “Black Beard [something or other]” My Tiny Workshop, LADB Restorations, and others... But anyway; this series with the old CAT/Traxcavator has been really interesting.
I’m from the mid 40s, & I’ve been running some of those old machines when they were not old, but most machines are needed back in action ASAP, so they never were given tender loving care, because of the time factor. It sure is enjoyable to see repairs done right, by someone that cares about what he’s doing. That’s how you get as good as you’re capable. And you are very capable, thanks for the knowledge & entertainment! Don’t get hurt! We don’t do BandAids, we need hospitals, when we get hurt! 👍🏻😊
I never leave comments so with that. AWESOME WORK!! Great series, I'm a lil jealous......hugely jelly, I WANT ONE! Love old heavy equipment. Treat Old Red with love and TLC & he'll last another century. My grandfather used to have an old D5 dozer & wld let me sit on his lap & help grade the beach #Oc when I was a pup, I'll never forget #lostbutneverforgotten #maverickofhistime thk u
This reminds me why I was in demolition and not repairs. . . When I took something apart it stayed apart. . . Just watching you work in all those confined spaces sends my blood pressure sky rocketing! Fun to watch but not for me. . . In the words of Clint Eastwood, "A man has got to know his limitations. . . "
My brother had to pull a gas pipe under the floor of a house, very confined space. Turns out his belt caught on a floor joist and he panicked, after a exciting while and a unplanned sleep he came to to discover he was unhooked. Never went under a floor again 😁
My heart sank when I saw that fluid on the floor !! It will be ok you will get it look how far you have come !! Don't give up !! Ol red would be proud !! Tackle it one problem at a time you are doing excellent work !! You are very thorough with everything you have done you will get it I have faith in you !!👍👍🔩🔨🔧
The oldest Cat machine we have is a '67 D7E so I'm certainly no expert, but my understanding is that the shims on the track frame were originally installed when everything was brand new, rust free and tight. As the plates and frame wore in, you could remove a shim and tighten it back up. Obviously Old Red is way beyond needing shims at this point, plus those shims were so ratty they weren't doing anything for you anyway. As long as the plates and track frame sit relatively snug against one another (not screaming tight, but snug - there needs to be a very slight gap so that the idler can extend smoothly when you tighten the tracks) and the plate isn't canted outward at the bottom, you're good. As for the hydraulics, its a suction type setup. Dirty oil comes in from the outside of the housing and gets pulled inward toward the middle, passes though the filter and exits through the hole you were feeling in the bottom of the casing. The spring loaded plug on the top insert is just a bypass valve. It stays closed under normal operating pressure, but if the filter becomes clogged the extra pressure will overcome the spring, force the plug open and the system will bypass the filter altogether. It keeps oil flowing so the pump doesn't cavitate and burn up. The big spring is in there to hold the bypass valve to the filter, and help press the filter onto the bottom of the housing so that oil only goes where it's intended to. Great work so far, man. This has been really entertaining! Keep it up. 😎
Your videos are educational and very interesting to me. I like to restore old farm machinery but nothing on the scale you have taken on with this Cat. Keep up the good work and I will be a regular viewer.
I admire your mechanical talents and energy. Most of the bolts will be frozen. All the rubber fittings will be dry rotted. One headache after another. Then again you will have a very nice piece of equipment when you are done. Best luck Frank
We were taught in grade school in the UK that they were called chrysalis I think the months make cocoons But don’t quote me on that love your channel I am a retired mobile mechanic from the UK and find your channel very therapeutic thank you and Hi from the UK
Over 20 years ago a team of 4 of us had 3 weeks to completely strip and repair one of these after it had been rolled numerous times down a slope after the operator had just stepped off it. It took us one week working 12 hour plus days to strip it down to it's component parts. Another week of crack testing and getting in replacement parts, then a week and a half of reassembling and testing everything. We returned it to the worksite late but in a near new condition. I understand it is still working for its living. Cats are built like proverbial Brick outhouse. Strong as
Following this saga is really interesting. Keep the videos coming. Be careful when working with hoses and hydraulics make sure all pressure is off the lines when disassembling. Might want to have the hydraulic pump load tested I hear a whine not sure if it was hydraulic pump or not. Just a thought. Love seeing the old girl fixed RIGHT thanks. Looking forward to a clean up video. In the past woulda said paint it up real nice too but I heard recently let it look the way it is. The old machine has earned her scars and bruises. Thanks for sharing the videos for sure.
If you do a frame off restoration with a media blast, the Cat would be at least one ton lighter. I might be able to take something apart, but to put it back together -----is the mark of a mechanical wonder!
I AM A MASTER MECHANIC WITH 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE, I NEVER WORK ON ANY EQUIPMENT WITHOUT HAVING MANUAL S, I AM ALSO A&P WITH AN IA ON MY LICENSE, WHY DO YOU NOT HAVE A FEW BOOKS TO HELP??? BUT YOU ARE A SUPER FINE MECHANICAL WIZARD. I TAKE MY HAT OFF TO YOU, SUPER GOOD JOB ON THAT MACHINE!!!
Great video. The problem with old stuff. You will be replacing those old hoses. Spend the and put new ones in as you go. Your doing a great job. Absolutely loved the monarch butterfly learned something new on them .
I’ve really enjoyed watching this. I love seeing old iron come back to life! It’s a real joy watching you work on Old Red and I can’t tell you enough how much I appreciate it. Loving this series!
I must admit young man you have the dedication to follow this through, I know you can do it ,and I for one cant wait for Ep5, be safe You & Your Family , Regards from Wales Uk
If you reverse both side plates from side to side you will have the access hole in the proper place. I believe the plates are to be shimmed to a snug, but not tight fit. Refer to service manual for clearance specs. I have seen these built up with welding. You are correct in repairing the idler bearing lube fitting as constant lubrication is a must. Very nice old Cat keep up the good videos.
I am not ever going to do this kind of stuff. I do tinker within my ability, so to speak. Your videos have given me more ability as well as a different perspective when working on anything. I do a great deal of back country trial riding, I have a philosophy[hy similar to yours. I do not like to say, geeze I should have brought that I have it at home. Yours is, I should have done that when I had it apart before, you do it now. thanks for your efforts to share.
Love seeing you taking interest in old machinery like you do. Every time I see you rake the dust off I seem to only think. ARRGh chicken dukey!!!! Lol. Be safe
I agree with you to some extent but I know that on many of our family farms nothing was bought new and could have several previous owners. Spare parts either didn't exist or were too expensive. On top of that were insane time constraints so you just kept equipment moving cause there was always something else that had to be done. . .
Im guilty of the farmer fix lol. A connection piece between the hydraulic pump and engine on my old tractor broke. I just welded the connection piece to the pump and engine and it has worked fine.
Get used to running a tap through every bolt hole when you take a bolt out. You'll be amazed by how much a difference it'll make for you putting it back together
When the lift arms are fully extended and the bucket is fully rolled to the dump position, the mechanical advantage of dump stroke actually 'cams over' and binds. You can see this occur when the bucket literally 'falls over' the leverage point. You were trying to pull it back over the cam over position when the hose popped. To release the cam over binding, simply drop the lift arms about 1 foot and this will correct the cam over condition (correct the leverage). Be very careful with these style loaders at full lift arm extension. I snapped the bell crank (curved piece the bucket cylinder pushes); expensive way to learn about this cam over issue! I was hollering stop! STOP! Wait! ...but you did not hear me. Good news is hose and fluid is much cheaper than the bell crank! Have a great day, and have some fun with it too! If you plan to keep and run this machine, weigh the cost of constantly replacing hoses and spilled hydraulic fluid. Seek out a reputable hydraulic repair shop for your hose replacements.
^^^ wot he said - the linkage is going over-centre. If you want it to be fool-proof you could weld a couple of stops suitably positioned to restrict that last few inches of movement, but as long as you’re aware of the problem just dropping the lift arms a bit before curling the bucket avoids the problem.
All of the above comments are correct and good advice. It should also be noted that the machine would not "cam over" when new and therefore repair and or replacement of all the pins and bushings (in the exact correct location) would remove the issue all together. While many of these projects are expensive, doing them "all at once" can save massive amounts of cash. For example you can order a hose kit which includes all the hoses pre-fabricated and ready to install. Hundreds of dollars saved over the cost of each individual hose and they are built to factory spec, not some dude with a tape measure guessing at the overall cut length. The bushings and pins are the same deal. The correct guy for the job shows up with all the correct hardened chromed pins, line boars the holes in the right place, presses in new bushings, re-line boars the holes ... viola! There is even a super cool MIG welder that auto-rotates through a bore if required. When the bill seems high, just price a new track loader and you will feel better.
The shirt and suspenders for the drive was a nice touch
I appreciate the safety measures you take when you are working on the track, everyone in TH-cam watching this take notes and follow this example
It's great to see somebody fixing this Vintage American machinery instead of throwing it in the scrap yard. Once this equipment is polished up I believe it will last you a long time American-made is always quality. It is definitely built to last God Bless America. PS I can't believe anybody would give a thumbs down to this video they must be very negative in their life well that's their problem.
Finally a real caterpillar! It only took 4 videos!
I enjoy the vids. I am an old man and can't do any of the stuff anymore but I enjoy watching the vids and seeing you save the old machines that are still viable. And, I really like seeing you add more beauty to the world by saving the butterflies. Keep it up, all of it.
That great old girl hasn't seen this level of care and love in many years. Well done
Weld up the worn place on the roller frame and grind it smoothe first
You and Andrew Camarata are the guys who make things work.
That's kind of an insult to be put in the same category as "Andrew the hack"...
@@Flying0Dismount What?
@@kareem8533 Did you hear the comment in the video about doing what you have to do to get things going but then going back and doing it right? My respect went way up with that... Yes, Andrew can do a lot, but he just half asses everything he does vs doing it right.. Andrew would be the guy who got the machine going with all those different types of clamps..
@@Flying0Dismount I must have missed that one. Also, Andrew is not the best in the world, I never said that, I have seen him doing things that I would have done differently, but I still have a great respect for him, his dedication etc. Ok, try to build a castle out of containers.
Now, Now.... I have a lot of respect for Andrew, I wouldn't call him a hack by ANY means! He gets things done, mostly alone, & when most other people wouldn't even try!
This is SO GOOD!! Thank you for your attention to detail. And for not being a weirdo. Might sound weird but that actually keeps me from watching a lot of videos. Thank you for your in depth repairs. Carry on.
the Monarchs are absolutely cool - thanks for showing that. beautiful stuff.
I don’t ever comment on videos, but this playlist has become one of my favorites. Thank you!
It's really very satisfying to watch you do maintenance to things neglected for so many years. Thanks for that!
Old Red has made your channel the my favorite on TH-cam.
My Pops and Grampa worked and repaired heavy equipment.... I lost them both when I was 8...these last couple vlogs remind me of them, Thank you❤
Loved the excitement of the children's voices.
I can’t thank you enough for this series of videos on a Cat 955 Loader! In the Post WWII era my father was a builder in central NJ. He had a D-6 and a 955 for site clearing. I remember riding with our operator in 1949 as he stripped topsoil from an old farm. Keep up the quest. I look forward to your next video! Thanks
Those chrysalises produce the "Monarch Butterflies". Beautiful creatures. We have them in New Zealand, and I had some in my parents' home garden many years ago.
Love it! Great Save! I would love to find a project like that! keep the videos rolling. I even enjoyed the butterfly break.!
I love that they notched the barn siding just enough for the cat’s exhaust to clear. 😆
I saw that too. Made me lol
They needed to notch for the operator's head too! Makes me nervous every time!
You notice that they cut out the roof trusses for the loader to fit too.
I can’t believe I’m watching this and hanging out for more. Can’t wait for the next vid. Love it. 🇦🇺🚜
Thanks for the butterfly show!
Your attention to detail does my heart good. It kind of reminds me of my dad who was a perfectionist. I hope you pass on that work ethic to your sons.
The dude plays with bulldozers and butterflies. What a rock star. Respect
Tim from Canada thank you very much for your video you were explaining what you were doing which is most helpful in this video. The things you were explaining helps oats it is nice to see what you’re working on and then how it is fixed or can be fixed or can be modified to be fixed. Lotta videos on here from other people that do not explain nothing on what they are doing this video are yours explains a lot very helpful Great work
Having a parts machine is gold
You are just a good-hearted soul to trim and make it nicer
Aside from your native talent, your a priori knowledge, and your iron will....you possess one constant that is the hallmark of a rare individual of great spirit.....perseverance. That is the strength that keeps you going and makes your work and what you enjoy from life worth living. Best wishes, stay healthy....and as always....hug the Weims for me.
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Love when Salvage Workshop pops up even better when am in work things don't get done till I've watched it (under table watching)
A very impressive undertaking. I came away thinking they sure knew how to build things to last, back in those days. Americans know how to build things! Keep up your excellent work!
Fun to watch! Imagine being in the track motor pool during the war and following all the tanks right at the front, and doing all this stuff out in the field 24/7. Belton Y. Cooper's “Death Traps” is a great book about tanks and their support units during the war.
Got recommended the first video and now I'm along for the ride.
Me too! I’ve watched a bunch of his standard “Restoration” videos with the silent (words on screen) narration. So these videos were the first time I’ve fully seen & heard him. Oddly enough I clicked on a “Hand Tool Rescue” video yesterday of an old early 1900’s (I think) mechanical tree cutting saw and he also narrated those 2 videos because of how intricate the unit was. But that was the first time I heard _his voice_ too.
Those are the 2 channels I’ve watched the most often for all the restoration type videos, aside from the king of Restoration videos (IMHO): My Mechanics - “I Make A New One” 👍
There’s a few others I’ve happened upon and watched as well, such as “TysyTube [something]” and I think “Black Beard [something or other]” My Tiny Workshop, LADB Restorations, and others...
But anyway; this series with the old CAT/Traxcavator has been really interesting.
I’m from the mid 40s, & I’ve been running some of those old machines when they were not old, but most machines are needed back in action ASAP, so they never were given tender loving care, because of the time factor. It sure is enjoyable to see repairs done right, by someone that cares about what he’s doing. That’s how you get as good as you’re capable. And you are very capable, thanks for the knowledge & entertainment! Don’t get hurt! We don’t do BandAids, we need hospitals, when we get hurt! 👍🏻😊
'Traxcavators' used to be on every jobsite. We ran 977L up until the mid 90s, then skid steers got bigger and stronger and excavators were everywhere.
Watched another great video of your no quit work ethic. Go home and hug the family. And keep up the good work and videos.
I never leave comments so with that. AWESOME WORK!! Great series, I'm a lil jealous......hugely jelly, I WANT ONE! Love old heavy equipment. Treat Old Red with love and TLC & he'll last another century. My grandfather used to have an old D5 dozer & wld let me sit on his lap & help grade the beach #Oc when I was a pup, I'll never forget #lostbutneverforgotten #maverickofhistime thk u
This reminds me why I was in demolition and not repairs. . . When I took something apart it stayed apart. . . Just watching you work in all those confined spaces sends my blood pressure sky rocketing! Fun to watch but not for me. . . In the words of Clint Eastwood, "A man has got to know his limitations. . . "
My brother had to pull a gas pipe under the floor of a house, very confined space. Turns out his belt caught on a floor joist and he panicked, after a exciting while and a unplanned sleep he came to to discover he was unhooked.
Never went under a floor again 😁
Very smart using cribbing next to jack.
Best Saga, i've ever looking!
Regards from Germany.
My heart sank when I saw that fluid on the floor !! It will be ok you will get it look how far you have come !! Don't give up !! Ol red would be proud !! Tackle it one problem at a time you are doing excellent work !! You are very thorough with everything you have done you will get it I have faith in you !!👍👍🔩🔨🔧
GOOD JOB. BUTTERFLYS A NICE TOUCH TOO!
This is definitely a labor of love for that monster.
It's amazing how you can figure all this stuff out! Awesome job!
The oldest Cat machine we have is a '67 D7E so I'm certainly no expert, but my understanding is that the shims on the track frame were originally installed when everything was brand new, rust free and tight. As the plates and frame wore in, you could remove a shim and tighten it back up. Obviously Old Red is way beyond needing shims at this point, plus those shims were so ratty they weren't doing anything for you anyway. As long as the plates and track frame sit relatively snug against one another (not screaming tight, but snug - there needs to be a very slight gap so that the idler can extend smoothly when you tighten the tracks) and the plate isn't canted outward at the bottom, you're good.
As for the hydraulics, its a suction type setup. Dirty oil comes in from the outside of the housing and gets pulled inward toward the middle, passes though the filter and exits through the hole you were feeling in the bottom of the casing. The spring loaded plug on the top insert is just a bypass valve. It stays closed under normal operating pressure, but if the filter becomes clogged the extra pressure will overcome the spring, force the plug open and the system will bypass the filter altogether. It keeps oil flowing so the pump doesn't cavitate and burn up. The big spring is in there to hold the bypass valve to the filter, and help press the filter onto the bottom of the housing so that oil only goes where it's intended to.
Great work so far, man. This has been really entertaining! Keep it up. 😎
my oldest CAT machine is a 1973/1974 CATerpillar T40B forklift.
Watched it all !!! Way to go brody.
Your videos are educational and very interesting to me. I like to restore old farm machinery but nothing on the scale you have taken on with this Cat. Keep up the good work and I will be a regular viewer.
You display amazing patience.
Cant wait for the pressure wash video
I admire your mechanical talents and energy.
Most of the bolts will be frozen. All the rubber fittings will be dry rotted. One headache after another.
Then again you will have a very nice piece of equipment when you are done.
Best luck
Frank
We were taught in grade school in the UK that they were called chrysalis I think the months make cocoons But don’t quote me on that love your channel I am a retired mobile mechanic from the UK and find your channel very therapeutic thank you and Hi from the UK
Over 20 years ago a team of 4 of us had 3 weeks to completely strip and repair one of these after it had been rolled numerous times down a slope after the operator had just stepped off it. It took us one week working 12 hour plus days to strip it down to it's component parts. Another week of crack testing and getting in replacement parts, then a week and a half of reassembling and testing everything. We returned it to the worksite late but in a near new condition. I understand it is still working for its living. Cats are built like proverbial Brick outhouse. Strong as
I've run a number of CAT wheel loaders with over 30,000 hours, and one or two with 40,000! They will last and last if you take good care of them.
Got a old case backhoe that I had to replace a cpl lines on and boy were those alot of fun.
Good sign pump has pressure, an the spring is the pressure relief for the filter.that is so cool.
Following this saga is really interesting. Keep the videos coming. Be careful when working with hoses and hydraulics make sure all pressure is off the lines when disassembling. Might want to have the hydraulic pump load tested I hear a whine not sure if it was hydraulic pump or not. Just a thought. Love seeing the old girl fixed RIGHT thanks. Looking forward to a clean up video. In the past woulda said paint it up real nice too but I heard recently let it look the way it is. The old machine has earned her scars and bruises. Thanks for sharing the videos for sure.
If you do a frame off restoration with a media blast, the Cat would be at least one ton lighter. I might be able to take something apart, but to put it back together -----is the mark of a mechanical wonder!
Doing a great job on old Red . Great seeing the progress so far.
Very nice!!!!!! Keep up to good work!!
Now, the Butterfly part was really neat !
I'm so intrigued by this saga, I literally can't wait for the next episode. Love the videos dude, keep it up. 👍🏻
19:03 : don't worry. I always wear safety glasses when watching your videos.. thanks for.the great.video.
I AM A MASTER MECHANIC WITH 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE, I NEVER WORK ON ANY EQUIPMENT WITHOUT HAVING MANUAL S, I AM ALSO A&P WITH AN IA ON MY LICENSE, WHY DO YOU NOT HAVE A FEW BOOKS TO HELP???
BUT YOU ARE A SUPER FINE MECHANICAL WIZARD. I TAKE MY HAT OFF TO YOU, SUPER GOOD JOB ON THAT MACHINE!!!
Great video. The problem with old stuff. You will be replacing those old hoses. Spend the and put new ones in as you go. Your doing a great job. Absolutely loved the monarch butterfly learned something new on them .
Oh no, great job other than that! Butterfly things look like jalapeño peppers! Thanks so much Matt, good one as always!
You are good and I like your honesty, keep it that way and thanks for very good and satisfying video.
always remember when you heat anything, it gets hot 😊
I’ve really enjoyed watching this. I love seeing old iron come back to life! It’s a real joy watching you work on Old Red and I can’t tell you enough how much I appreciate it. Loving this series!
Awesome video I learned to operate a loader on a unit just like this one. Great memories!
Go go!! I want more ! Same stile! Like you work.! 👍
Great video series. Can't wait for the next part. Keeping the old iron running is what I like about you.
discovered you 2 days ago , already watch 4 episodes of the traxcavator your a perfetionnist love it
Hello SW, it is coming along nicely, a few bumps in the road here and there. All in all, great work. Regards, Dave
Love this video. I love old everything. Keep’em coming. Thanks for sharing.
So impressive. I really like this. Thanks.
I must admit young man you have the dedication to follow this through, I know you can do it ,and I for one cant wait for Ep5, be safe You & Your Family , Regards from Wales Uk
i'm enjoying your channel...good job your doing... thanks 4 video. be kind.
Excellent video well done top job top man 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Good job man there’s no other feeling then working on something that has been sitting for ever and getting it running
This is all so amazing thank you for sharing this journey with us all!!
So cool. Metal and diesel engines and Monarch butterflies. I got giddy like the young 'uns! Keep it up, my man!
You’ve got the greatest camera angles, well done.
Popsicle sticks for the tough STUFF. ..CLEAN AS A WHISTLE
You should do a full restore on the old girl that would be awesome.
Another awesome video! Thank you!
Enjoying this series. I hope you’re keeping a good listing of all those “it’ll have to do for now”s. 👏😎👏
Lots of work.. she is coming. till the next one.......
If you reverse both side plates from side to side you will have the access hole in the proper place. I believe the plates are to be shimmed to a snug, but not tight fit. Refer to service manual for clearance specs. I have seen these built up with welding. You are correct in repairing the idler bearing lube fitting as constant lubrication is a must. Very nice old Cat keep up the good videos.
GREAT series.
I am not ever going to do this kind of stuff. I do tinker within my ability, so to speak. Your videos have given me more ability as well as a different perspective when working on anything. I do a great deal of back country trial riding, I have a philosophy[hy similar to yours. I do not like to say, geeze I should have brought that I have it at home. Yours is, I should have done that when I had it apart before, you do it now. thanks for your efforts to share.
You're looking good and that old Cat is coming back to life. Sounds pretty good also keep up the good work!
loving this series
Ahh right up to the end another set back , I have no doubt you can deal with what ever she throws at you 👍🏻
Love seeing you taking interest in old machinery like you do. Every time I see you rake the dust off I seem to only think. ARRGh chicken dukey!!!! Lol. Be safe
Really enjoying this video series. Looking forward to the next episode
Beautiful machine
I admire your great skills and knowledge 👍!!
It amazes me, some Farmers absolutely baby their equipment , while other just ride 'em hard, and do the bare minimum (if that) on maintenance.
I agree with you to some extent but I know that on many of our family farms nothing was bought new and could have several previous owners. Spare parts either didn't exist or were too expensive. On top of that were insane time constraints so you just kept equipment moving cause there was always something else that had to be done. . .
Im guilty of the farmer fix lol. A connection piece between the hydraulic pump and engine on my old tractor broke. I just welded the connection piece to the pump and engine and it has worked fine.
Watch em blow!! Gonna get alot of practice changing hoses!😬
The Monarchs are amazing enjoyed your video you seem to be good people so we are subscribing Thumbs up my new friends
Whoo boy here it is. Time for a good watch
I like your work man!!! You do a great job.
I really have enjoyed this series and look forward to more episodes.
Get used to running a tap through every bolt hole when you take a bolt out. You'll be amazed by how much a difference it'll make for you putting it back together
also, run the bolts thru a die.
When the lift arms are fully extended and the bucket is fully rolled to the dump position, the mechanical advantage of dump stroke actually 'cams over' and binds. You can see this occur when the bucket literally 'falls over' the leverage point. You were trying to pull it back over the cam over position when the hose popped. To release the cam over binding, simply drop the lift arms about 1 foot and this will correct the cam over condition (correct the leverage). Be very careful with these style loaders at full lift arm extension. I snapped the bell crank (curved piece the bucket cylinder pushes); expensive way to learn about this cam over issue! I was hollering stop! STOP! Wait! ...but you did not hear me. Good news is hose and fluid is much cheaper than the bell crank! Have a great day, and have some fun with it too! If you plan to keep and run this machine, weigh the cost of constantly replacing hoses and spilled hydraulic fluid. Seek out a reputable hydraulic repair shop for your hose replacements.
^^^ wot he said - the linkage is going over-centre. If you want it to be fool-proof you could weld a couple of stops suitably positioned to restrict that last few inches of movement, but as long as you’re aware of the problem just dropping the lift arms a bit before curling the bucket avoids the problem.
True that over center action on my old 966 loader also
Also to add to that is the hoses come apart internally and those chucks of rubber can destroy a pump as well.
All of the above comments are correct and good advice. It should also be noted that the machine would not "cam over" when new and therefore repair and or replacement of all the pins and bushings (in the exact correct location) would remove the issue all together. While many of these projects are expensive, doing them "all at once" can save massive amounts of cash. For example you can order a hose kit which includes all the hoses pre-fabricated and ready to install. Hundreds of dollars saved over the cost of each individual hose and they are built to factory spec, not some dude with a tape measure guessing at the overall cut length. The bushings and pins are the same deal. The correct guy for the job shows up with all the correct hardened chromed pins, line boars the holes in the right place, presses in new bushings, re-line boars the holes ... viola! There is even a super cool MIG welder that auto-rotates through a bore if required. When the bill seems high, just price a new track loader and you will feel better.
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