Starting the rebuilt excavator engine for the first time (Hitachi EX120-2/4BD1T)
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Here are the previous videos from this project: • I bought a broken exca...
0:00 intro
0:37 sensors
6:11 priming oil system
12:38 priming fuel system
18:49 cooling system
22:13 first start
28:14 initial break-in run
35:55 what went wrong
40:42 costs
#excavator #hitachi #isuzu - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I'm 64 years old, but I still want to grow up and be like you! Great job with the engine build.
Best comment ever!
Always aspire!
Learning till the day you die, awesome attitude sir
I am 70 and agree.
LOL I understand I’m just now turning 16 and I still have a 74F 100 finish
Matt, I'm a retired A.S.E master tech and I have to say that I couldn't have done a better job rebuilding that engine. The work you performed was almost surgical in nature and you paid attention to every detail. I hope you are very proud of the outcome and I hope the engine performs well into the future for you.
Matt, The fact that you took the time to go thru that engine CORRECTLY and have ADS do the pump is why it popped off on the first try. GOOD JOD!! It sounds really good. Gonna give you years of service.
Hillbilly or not a good job deserves recognition
I know Matt a bit and I assure you Hillbilly is a foil or antonym of his understanding and ability. It's just for funzies.
I am a retired engine builder and it doesn't get much better than this. Pay attention, take notes, and don't give in to impatience, usually an expensive learning curve.
HOT DAMN ... she caught in 2 strokes and purrred.... Great Job Matt!!
Charlie is such an optimist. She is just so sure that you want to take a break and play fetch whenever she feels like it. :)
If you had seen a few of the earlier videos where Charlie was embarrassing Matt by licking HIS GENITALS! He has no gender dysphoria 👍😃
After a rebuild I'd say anti-climatic is a GOOD thing!! Well done!
Means a job done right!
It runs about as perfectly as it is designed to do It looks great. A testament to a real mechanic. This is why I anxiously await every video you publish. Thank You for another.
Can never have enough clips of Charlie in your videos.
The channel is really about Charlie trying to get him to play with her.
Your pre-start preparations, oil and diesel was what just as important to a first start, Matt . I say, do your magic on that Datto Z. I'd love to see it on the road again.
Great job. You deserve more credit than you gave yourself for the instant start. Area Diesel was certainly a factor but your attention to detail is what made it a successful first start. I'm looking forward to the next video. Thanks for sharing.
Your meticulous attention to detail is second to none. Great job as always. Really enjoy your vids. And thanks for the bonus footage of Charlie. She's a beautiful dog and obviously loves being around you. 🙂
So HERE is where the starship enterprise was born. You just changed the polarity in the engine room and away she went! 😀
Don't neglect the Datto too long. I've had a 84' Celica sitting half done for so long that I've forgotten were I was up to with wiring and hoses are already going stiff.
But way cool to have the rebuild fire up on the 1st crank!!
Great job Matt! She sounds so smooth and the fact it started on the first crank speaks volumes to your ability and skill. Way to go!
And now Glow Plugs either! At least I don't think they were wired up.
The most beautiful engine rebuild ever. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. Massive RESPECT, from Nagaland, India.
Charlie loves her stick throwing routine, you can tell she’s having fun!
As far as the pan gasket goes. You could make yourself a bolt bridge for it out of some 1/4” steel plate. It’s basically a long washed that goes all the way around the bolt pattern. A lot of older motors have it that have tin oil pans. Sometimes no mater what you do those tin pans will still leak. Nice work man. Really nice work!!!
Great Job Matt! It was really gratifying just *watching* that engine immediately start on the first try. I can imagine how good that must have felt for you!
Keep going with the excavator rebuild! I’m hooked! I want to see that thing running. You’re a lot closer than you are farther from the end.
Of course, whatever you decide to work on, I’ll follow. It’s just enjoyable no matter what you do. Your whole approach to mechanics is enjoyable to watch.
I know a lot of your viewers are as skilled as you in engine rebuilds; but, you're separated from the crowd because you can produce, direct, edit and publish videos encompassing the whole process.
Thoroughly enjoy your videos.
Thanks for sharing.
YOU ARE SUPER SMART AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. I DON'T KNOW WHO YOU WORK FOR OR WHAT YOU DO BUT THEY ARE LUCKY TO HAVE YOU.
I know that gave you great satisfaction to hear it running
Anticlimactic or not, it big win in my eyes. Hydraulics used to be a mystery to me, but with your guidance I reckon it's making a lot more sense, so I hope the pump is next or soon after :)
Well Matt, you got exactly what you deserved. You did everything, well most things, that a pro would have done and it turned out really well. I must say that the surprised look on your face when it started first time was golden. You have a little gem there, just got to finish the rest of the excavator off now.
Great rebuild job
OMG ! It started first time and I guess no leftover parts! Well done.
Now you have an engine! Dont have to worry about that sucker for a long while
Hi Matt! Was I surprised that motor fired right up and run sweet? NO! Your work is awesome, your attention to detail is amazing! Great move getting Area Diesel Service to overhaul the pump. A diesels nothing without a good pump and injectors. With your attention that machines gonna be a ripper! Whatever you decide for your next video….im watching! 🇦🇺🍺🍺
The look of surprise on your face was priceless. You doubted yourself but we all knew it would run right away. Good job.
I haven’t done much this morning except watch your video of getting the engine going and boy do I feel accomplished
thanks for all your effort and time sharing what you’ve done with this engine,,,very inspiring
That engine PURRS holy cow! As far what's next, honestly the Datsun sounds like a fun side project! Hopefully no complete engine rebuild needed!
Congrats Matt on a job well done - don't sell your self short - you attention to detail an methodical pace are a joy to watch - I look forward to your next video.
Engine sounds great. You should be proud of yourself.
Yess, I would love to see you working on the hydraulic pump instead of the car, I like your excavator videos, I don't like cars so I probably wouldn't watch a video on that
That engine couldn't wait to start well done 👏
Good to hear the engine fire up and run so well, Matt!
Omg! Pacific Northwest Hillbilly and CEE released their latest videos on the same day!!!
Sounds great congratulations on a successful first rebuild on a diesel engine
Wow! I don't think any diesel engine could have been rebuilt any better! You are definitely a professional at this! For regular oil use, I'd use Travellers from tractor supply. Really good oil at a really good price.
A quick video getting the Z started would be good, just so YOU can enjoy it. I assume it's mostly going to be a full service and cleaning the fuel system to get it going.
I would definitely go through that pump, or at least flush it thoroughly with fresh fluid - that's a LOT of work to redo if something happens once it is put back together.
Excellent job!
I worked in the logging business In Winchester and Roseburg Oregon with Savage and Ramey log Loaders as the Hydraulics boss...any good pump is worth a good look and rebuild...We always used "Commercial Shearing pumps" and Funk drive plates...You have done a excellent Job to be proud of...I know personally how much work is required and the effort you put out...
Amazing job mat be proud ,uk
Almost inspirational, but my wrenching days are over. That's why I watch you!
24:52, THAT LOOK, priceless! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
Well, you did it. She sounds good to me. The startup was quick and easy. I would attribute that, at least in part, to the thorough job you did of priming the fuel system. We’ll be anxious to see it dig a hole so keep moving forward with next steps and get her assembled. Best wishes for the remainder of the job. 🥸👍👀✅
How am I supposed to read Chenglish when all I speak is Spanglish.🍻
Awesome achievement Matt! I couldn't believe it popped off like that but then I think of who overhauled it and am not surprised.
Ha Matt, I think you should clean all the grease off the machine, spray it inside put the new harness in then the engine, that way you can clear the shop as you put it all back together. Engine sounded good.
hey Matt, I'm quite sure you were the only one person in the world surprised that it worked on the first try!!! Excellent job!!!
I liked the oil primer Matt.
That was a cool startup.
Charlie is a pretty girl, good to see you Matt! Looks like you have everything under control brother, nice set up Matt! One thing is you always do everything right my friend! I really enjoy watching your channel, I’m sure everything will be a success Matt! She sounds great brother, I had no doubt my friend! You’re the MAN!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Well done fella!!!
Matt, I love to follow your projects. I’m impressed by your dedication to detail. I’ve been working on equipment for over 50 years and I can’t believe how far you’ll go to get it “spot-on”. Most guys say “close is good enough” and it often is, but you don’t stop until it’s all on spec. I’d buy a machine you’ve reconditioned in a heart-beat! Please keep the content coming.
OMG!! That start up!! She runs like a Top! Better than New! Wow. 👍
Thanks for the update video. I know that it took a lot of time and money to get this far. I know that there is a lot of work left to do. Hang in there. One day you will have it done.
No problem startup! Area Diesel certainly did their part but all of YOUR care and attention to detail counts to the end result.
That's one big step for Matt-Kind and many, many more steps to go. It will be awesome.
Yeah, finally done!
Get the Z out of the garage as little intermediate project ;-)
Pump rebuild would be good to see. In my line of work we only replace the pumps and send them away to be checked/rebuild so it would be nice to see a rebuild. Great work on the engine rebuild she purrs like a kitten.
Nice Work! Great to see. This should get me motivated in rebuilding a couple of mopar 2.7s. Just need the time.
I love your comments “ that looks right, it should be ok, oops, I’m an idiot, what’s this for, and yet you come up with a beautiful result.👍
Big Congratulations! That was a great rebuild and then the run was even better! Thanks for taking us on the journey! Z next is my vote!
Beautiful job!!!!! Sounds awesome!!!!!!
Taking out those blackberry bushes would be a good job for the D4.
Zero minute comment: Nailed on certainty!
Nice work, the engine sounds very good. 👍
Stay safe and we'll see you next time.
Sure sounds nice - great work to get it there.
That is now better than new, excellent work. Very thorough rebuild, looking forward to the rest of the refurbishment.
Congradulations ! that is a mile-stone for the excavator !
As much as I’d love to see that z running stay on task my man bust out this excavator let us see the dozer and the excavator running tag team then let’s buy a auction dump truck on the cheap lol because your gonna need one then lets ls swap the z
Excellent job Matt.
The cab. I usually prefer the mechanical stuff, but I'm looking forward to seeing you clean up that roached out cab. Maybe because it's so dirty and beat up.
Its one of those things where if you've done everything right it'll look like you've done nothing at all. always gotta hand it to mechanics that can fully disassemble an engine and put it back together better then new.
Success Matt! Congratulations! And those were great shots of Charlie also.
very professional
If I could and you would, I would have you rebuild any engine I needed rebuilt. You are definitely a premium engine builder. You go the extra mile. It is very enjoyable to watch you work.
Rebuild the pump. You have come this far. Your projects are built to last and therefore, have high value.
Do you mind saying what you do for a living. I can't begin to guess.
One I was looking forward too. Runs and sounds great...good job and all your hard work has paid off!!!! Running it on a stand will let you address those couple of leaks and the charging system as well. My vote is more Excavator stuff BUT I'll watch whatever you care to post!
Come on, we all know it will start :D
Greetings from Ukraine! )
I would glue the magnet in place regardless of how strong it is it'll just help hold it there over the years with the vibration and the banging
You are the greatest
Good to see Charlie in full puppy mode 😂
Only ONCE, have i started an engine on a stand, after rebuild!! And that was in High School some 40+ years ago!! The others were started in the vehicles! :)
She sounds great Matt. Great job. Now the rest of the mumbo jumbo starts lol with all those hoses.
She looks sano
That would be a great little jeep motor
Unreal brilliant, !!!!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Looking forward to the install and operation of the machine. You have some digging to do? Yes rebuild it.
I liked watching the setup to run the engine test prior to installation. I'm sure the late Rube Goldberg was in the background. Great job and good luck. Narragansett Bay
Good job! I am excited to see the engine done.
Unlike a DC generator, you have to have the battery connected for the alternator to function correctly. The alternator has electromagnets that need to be energized before it will charge.
GOOD JOB MATT, SOUNDS REAL STRONG!
Whohoo!
Congrats
Outstanding effort...If all fails you could start a business building engine run stands :)
Thanks Matt, I’ve never seen an engine started outside it’s home so very interesting, especially setting up all the cooling etc. that is needed. I don’t think I’ll be rebuilding an excavator, but I think your cost spreadsheet will help lots of people with a project like this. Very nice of you to include. 😊
🇺🇲🇵🇷🇲🇽😎 Excellence series so far.. Get the machine complete and digging before you start a new project. Or the car, which is an old project. Charlie is so patient with you. She's a gem....
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Wow!! Nice job on the engine. Sounds and runs better than new.
Great job Matt!!!! It's good to hear it run.
Great Job 😃