Matt, if you're feeling proud of your patience and efforts, it's totally justified. This video series will be inspiration for others to follow in your steps.
I bought one of these about 25 years ago and it was an old Army Corps machine with a ROPSs. After a few years I foolishly sold it to a guy who wanted to take it to tractor shows. It was in fantastic shape. I really miss that old girl.
This has been such an enjoyable series to watch. Absolutely amazing work Matt! Not many people can tear a complete machine down and put it back together and have it operate better than before.
Hi Matt , As a red seal mechanic (Canadian ) I appreciate your patience to make your project look original. You should be proud of your work ! 😅 I’m sure that there are many strong words had that were cut from the videos 😂 ! Keep up the great work .!
Look at what a smart, patient, skilled person can do with harbor freight tools, bent squares and generic dewalt batteries. I love this series and I am burning through it at an uncomfortable pace.
Thanks for taking me, us, along. The smile ☺ only my face and the pride in my soul as you were going around the shop was priceless. I can only imagine it was only half as much as it was in your heart. Absolutely great series, you have the gift.👍 The hard work shows 😎
Somehow a comment I posted on another site, seems to have been attached to yours. They're probably trying to figure out why I'm talking about a beautiful little caterpillar. I love this vid! I hope there are more! We had a little tractor like this at home. I could operate it quite well when I was 8 years old! And for decades, it never failed!
Congratulations Matt!! I have been following the Project since the beginning. Your work ethic, persistence, and patience are amazing! It has truly been a joy watching the channel!!
Yeah I remember a 220 Hitachi that wouldn’t start, after trouble shooting the electrical system for hours ( in northern canada winter) with no response I accidentally pulled on the hydraulic control lever and it started instantly , found hydraulic pump had a couple of damaged pistons ,as long as the lever was pulled it would run ,but when the cylinder extended the motor would stall and lock up .
It is normal on the steering to use the steering brakes when you are not pulling a load. It is the nature of the tracks to go straight so just releasing the clutch on one side is not enough to make it steer. If there is a load being pulled it will be enough resistance to make it steer. Even when you are pushing a load it is normal to use the steering brakes. You should be very proud of yourself young man. This is a monumental accomplishment. Art from Ohio
I'm very proud of you determination in getting this tractor running. My husband has been working on farm equipment since he was a child. He had his older brother & his dad to teach him. He now works on heavy equipment. Watching your video made me wish that you had someone to mentor you & advise you. My husband was sitting here saying things like "the battery on those was on the fender", little things like that. I wish he were closer to you. The worst thing you did on the whole thing was calling yourself an idiot. Stop that!
I was hollering at Charlie not to get squished! Great attention to details, especially the wiring. I don't know if you'll ever get it to stop leaking oil, but if anybody can do it will be you. When I was working at a H-D dealership years ago I heard an old biker say "if it ain't leaking oil, it's out" he also said "my bike is just marking it's territory". I have really enjoyed the video series on the Cat, thanks for sharing!
I really like all of the electrical work you did on this thing. Everything is well thought out, uses what looks like decent quality components, and everything has wire loom on it and is ran to avoid chafing.
Congratulations this run has been a long time coming. Fix the head gasket now much easier to get to it. I'm sure your clutches just adjusting. Looking good Matt.
Awesomeness, i've watched this whole series and i'm impressed with all your hard work and dedication to this project. Can't wait for the next installment.
Amazing Matt!!! I must admit, when you pulled the old D4 out of the woods I was thinking scrap metal. Not many people could have done such a wonderful job bringing the old girl back to life. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us.
Check you steering brake adjustment rather then your steering clutch. Looks like you have a brake dragging. Update, ok, you figured it out. It should not turn without pushing on the brake like it was. Looks great!
Loved the preheater set up, 🤯 that was brilliant. Yeah it doesn't take long for them to heat up. I 🤔 think I would've put the coils closer to the head ... less air to heat. That's just me. And the air cleaners are freakishly heavy 😲 finger biting, leg smashing 🤬 Good on Roam for pointing out the belt issue. 👍 Thanks again.
I am almost sure that you are getting worn down from all the hard work. Even so, I hate to see this coming to a close as you are a go to channel as soon as you post something. I have learned a lot as well as seen work done on something I have worked on and operated before. At 73, I will never revisit anything like this myself and so it brought many happy memories of days gone by. Of course, looking forwards to seeing it completely put together and working on your farm.
*- If you missed it in editing at **39:06** and again at **39:16**, your left side lower hydraulic line needs sufficient rub-sleeve protection from the lift arm valve eye. {did I get the right terminology?}*
On my D2 the steering clutch adjustments were very simple and easy to tune exactly where you wanted them to engage. Under the seat and maybe another cover panel IIRC.
Most of my experience with tracked vehicles was with steering Brakes. The little I had with clutches, I remember that with no load you had to use the brakes to steer. The clutches would steer when pulling a load. The thing to watch was when going down hill with no load the tractor would often steer the wrong way because of over run, if you didn't apply some brake. You seem to be making a great job. Well done
Brilliant bit of work Matt. I am in my 70’s but I am fairly sure that I recall being taught to run a head gasket for 40 or so hours work before retorquing the head bolts. as the head bolts can ‘stretch’ under working heat values.
What a fantastic accomplishment! I have enjoyed following your journey restoring this beautiful old machine! Congratulations! That is a good looking machine!
Really enjoyed this project, lot of work gone into it. but it's worth it. Hope the head gasket is just a re-torque , looking forward to the next episode :)
A fantastic result many years ago I used a D4 5u ?? bull dozer she had thousand's of hours on the clock very little black smoke but she was a great old Bull Dozer your D4 has no slack in her controls bet you are proud of your result. All the best from NZ
Awesome to Finally seeing it move under it's own power. Been following you since you 1st went to the woods where it was. Still a bit more work I reckon.
Matt what an accomplishment you have done, it looks better than new. The final shake-down is a sign it is complete, good things are coming, and maybe the backhoe next.
Dear Mister Man. You have one of the if not the best Channel on TH-cam. There is nothing fake about you. You don't appear to be Two Hawk for additional revenues our viewers. Perhaps I am way off but with your videos the struggle is real. I hope soon as I'm sure you do that one day this machine will be working around your property.
my step dad always worked on big machines on the weekends and did electrical work m-f. I never understood the draw to restoring old machinery like this but I am finding a new perspective on it from this because I feel hypnotized by this type of content. I don't even have a truck....sad but true...the dozer is awesome dude.
Must admit I was wondering if you where building a battery box or a lifting plate to lift the tractor. The whole project has been fantastic to watch and it's appreciated that you chose to shared the journey.
I have said it before and will say it again, “I really like your attention to detail, and the willingness to make it as right as you can.” You have done an excellent job on the Cat. Thanks for the ride along sir.
the sound of the tracks moving brings back memories as a kid riding with my dad on our D2. I would ride on his lap as a kid when he would be doing dozer jobs. Almost tranquil sound from those tracks. I can't explain the sound, but it is one that brings back memories.
You have worked so hard on that dozer. You have turned back the hande of time and got it working like new and looking like new. Something to be proud about 👍👍
The shorter battery terminals solder on nice. Clean & Flux inside, hold cup side up in vice, melt solder inside with torch, jam stripped wire into molten solder and hold a few seconds. Heavy gloves recommend. Nice work! Can't wait to see it pushing dirt and winching trees
Good to see that old cat moving. Your welds look good. Remember that when you weld it needs to sound like bacon frying. Tall weld more heat or less wire speed. I hold the nozzle tip with my left hand resting as close to the work as I can tolerate. It steadies the tip and makes a more consistent weld. Use your trigger hand to manipulate the weld puddle while welding. That oil bath filter cup should have an oil fill line on it. My John Deere has the similar one and I have to fill it up to the top of the inner cup on both cups. Give Charlie dog lots of loving from me and good luck on your future endeavors
As soon as I saw the weeping between head and block, my very first thought was "That looks like it just needs a quick re-torqueing".. If you do end up removing it, head to ANY auto-parts store and in their sealants section, pick up a little metal can of this magical red goop called *_"High-Tack"_* made by Permatex. It's a *_"gasket sealant"_* made specifically for shit like head, intake, and exhaust gaskets, and it is truly voodoo with how well the stuff works. (I've used it in place of a gasket on a couple old Briggs flatheads.. Like no gasket, only a thin layer of high-tack, and it worked just fine lol)
15:00 There's a product on the market called Battery Mat... I've been using it in my cars for 20 to 30 years, and I recommended it to Squatch 253, and he now uses it in his International Harvester Super M tractor. It neutralizes and absorbs battery acid. 19:05, lol there it is.
I have watch the whole rebuild series . I must tell you it was like watching a birth from pre-birth to maybe going to school for the first time ! all the nervousness to the graduation from kindergarten to going to junior high (6th grade ) loved it all . Now when the blade gets put on , that will be the shirt and tie for grade ! Very timely but worth every view ! And soon there will be a second ...child ... of sort , sitting in the yard awaiting.
Well we'll, excellent to see all your hard work come together. You are testament to what common sense and "stick to it ivness" can accomplish. I enjoyed watching every installment while being layed up from a car accident. Your work should inspire possibility for someone else. Great job. On to repairs and maintenance. Thank you.
That had to be very satisfying as a ride to "iron" put together to operation. Very much look forward to job views and continuing bucket machine refit. M.
Belly-Pan not skid plate!! Skid plates are for transfer cases on four-wheel drives and differentials on four-wheel-drive’s belly pans are for what’s going underneath a piece of equipment to protect the bottom of it from rocks and large debris from knocking holes into oil pans, and so forth. A belly pan usually covers the entire Running gear engine transmission hydraulic pumps main hydraulic hoses, scavage pumps. BTW excellent job on the tractor looks and sounds great. I used to work on heavy equipment on location so I can appreciate someone that’s keeping them going. It’s not easy.
Very very nice job. Fix any leaks now, fix the head gasket now it will need to be done so now is the time. Everything is clean and in the best condition to work on now.
My Dad & the dealer changed the oil bath air cleaner over to a dry housing w/ new style pre cleaner and if i remember correctly, we had a conversion plate that bolted to the dash and supported the air cleaner better, great work!
Beautiful rebuild! I had a 1949 D4-7U w/ electric-start pony motor, ROPS and a 10ft blade. What a dependable old girl it was.After I replaced the main engine clutch I used it to clear and grade my property to build my house near Vancouver WA on. It did everything I asked of it with remarkable low fuel consumption. I almost cried when I sold her. :-( Thanks for the memories!
hey hey hey!!! AWESOME Matt!! who'd a thunk that @30:40 in this video, we get to see so many months of blood, sweat, and (maybe a few swear words) come together to see this D4 move under its own power... keep on Matt!! GREAT JOB!
6.32 Pacific Northwest Hillbilly......is NOT a hill billy ??!?? That was deeply shocking to me LoL. Congratulations on an amazing project and restoration.......so much detail along the journey for viewers to follow along with.
Matt, if you're feeling proud of your patience and efforts, it's totally justified. This video series will be inspiration for others to follow in your steps.
Great thought, so many other older items are out there for us to review and learn to restore.. :)
I appreciate all the care and attention you put into the finishing touches, it really makes the restoration. Well done.
I bought one of these about 25 years ago and it was an old Army Corps machine with a ROPSs. After a few years I foolishly sold it to a guy who wanted to take it to tractor shows. It was in fantastic shape. I really miss that old girl.
Amazing-all the hard work pays off. Great work Matt. Glad to see you.
This has been such an enjoyable series to watch. Absolutely amazing work Matt! Not many people can tear a complete machine down and put it back together and have it operate better than before.
Patience and persistence. A lot of them!
you have done an amazing job restoring. The best job I have ever seen on old heavy equipment.
Hi Matt , As a red seal mechanic (Canadian ) I appreciate your patience to make your project look original.
You should be proud of your work ! 😅 I’m sure that there are many strong words had that were cut from the videos 😂 ! Keep up the great work .!
Well done ! 18 months of dedication to bring new life to this old girl
Look at what a smart, patient, skilled person can do with harbor freight tools, bent squares and generic dewalt batteries. I love this series and I am burning through it at an uncomfortable pace.
Thanks for taking me, us, along. The smile ☺ only my face and the pride in my soul as you were going around the shop was priceless. I can only imagine it was only half as much as it was in your heart. Absolutely great series, you have the gift.👍
The hard work shows 😎
Incredible work!!! Way to go Matt!!!
Hats off to your perseverance, you should be proud of the result!
With all that modifications and add-ons, you can proudly call it a "D4-C", C for "Custom"!
😉👍👍👍
You can be proud of yourself, thanks for taking the time to share your experiences with us can't wait for the digger program
Somehow a comment I posted on another site, seems to have been attached to yours. They're probably trying to figure out why I'm talking about a beautiful little caterpillar. I love this vid! I hope there are more! We had a little tractor like this at home. I could operate it quite well when I was 8 years old! And for decades, it never failed!
I'm feeling lazy watching you do all the hard work. Thank you for being a great content creator and editor.
Congratulations Matt!! I have been following the Project since the beginning. Your work ethic, persistence, and patience are amazing! It has truly been a joy watching the channel!!
Congrats! Really enjoyed the build. Looking forward to the excavator build. You're going to become a hydraulics expert on that one I believe.
Yeah I remember a 220 Hitachi that wouldn’t start, after trouble shooting the electrical system for hours ( in northern canada winter) with no response I accidentally pulled on the hydraulic control lever and it started instantly , found hydraulic pump had a couple of damaged pistons ,as long as the lever was pulled it would run ,but when the cylinder extended the motor would stall and lock up .
Been watching for months. Congrats to you and your hard work!
She's ALIVE!!!! Great work @Matt!!!
It is normal on the steering to use the steering brakes when you are not pulling a load. It is the nature of the tracks to go straight so just releasing the clutch on one side is not enough to make it steer. If there is a load being pulled it will be enough resistance to make it steer. Even when you are pushing a load it is normal to use the steering brakes.
You should be very proud of yourself young man. This is a monumental accomplishment.
Art from Ohio
I'm very proud of you determination in getting this tractor running. My husband has been working on farm equipment since he was a child. He had his older brother & his dad to teach him. He now works on heavy equipment. Watching your video made me wish that you had someone to mentor you & advise you. My husband was sitting here saying things like "the battery on those was on the fender", little things like that. I wish he were closer to you. The worst thing you did on the whole thing was calling yourself an idiot. Stop that!
Congrats Matt what an awesome resurrection 🙌🏼
I was hollering at Charlie not to get squished! Great attention to details, especially the wiring. I don't know if you'll ever get it to stop leaking oil, but if anybody can do it will be you.
When I was working at a H-D dealership years ago I heard an old biker say "if it ain't leaking oil, it's out" he also said "my bike is just marking it's territory". I have really enjoyed the video series on the Cat, thanks for sharing!
I really like all of the electrical work you did on this thing. Everything is well thought out, uses what looks like decent quality components, and everything has wire loom on it and is ran to avoid chafing.
All that time and hard work finally pays off! Great job and looking forward to see it finally in action!
Congratulations this run has been a long time coming. Fix the head gasket now much easier to get to it. I'm sure your clutches just adjusting. Looking good Matt.
Nice to see the old girl running again, well done, looking forward to your next video.
I think you have done an awesome job Matt .. loved watching the rebuild.. looking forward to the Hitachi 360 now 😊
Awesomeness, i've watched this whole series and i'm impressed with all your hard work and dedication to this project. Can't wait for the next installment.
Like every mechanical rebuild/resto there will be plenty of tweaking to do. Love the series. You're doing an outstanding job
Thank you for mentioning me Matt, I appreciate it! She runs good!
Amazing Matt!!! I must admit, when you pulled the old D4 out of the woods I was thinking scrap metal. Not many people could have done such a wonderful job bringing the old girl back to life. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us.
I speak for the world, we have waited for this moment. ❤
I love the sound of that d
D1101 Kubota engine in the tractor.
Check you steering brake adjustment rather then your steering clutch. Looks like you have a brake dragging. Update, ok, you figured it out. It should not turn without pushing on the brake like it was. Looks great!
Loved the preheater set up, 🤯 that was brilliant. Yeah it doesn't take long for them to heat up. I 🤔 think I would've put the coils closer to the head ... less air to heat. That's just me.
And the air cleaners are freakishly heavy 😲 finger biting, leg smashing 🤬
Good on Roam for pointing out the belt issue. 👍
Thanks again.
I am almost sure that you are getting worn down from all the hard work. Even so, I hate to see this coming to a close as you are a go to channel as soon as you post something. I have learned a lot as well as seen work done on something I have worked on and operated before. At 73, I will never revisit anything like this myself and so it brought many happy memories of days gone by. Of course, looking forwards to seeing it completely put together and working on your farm.
Don't worry ! He has an Excavator to rebuild !
Awesome rebuild enjoy watching!!!
Great job, you should be proud of yourself.
Use an AGM battery an vibrations don't matter. Great progress, been watching this since you started!
Great work Matt, I've been following from the start and I'm a little sad the Cat saga soon will be over.
Matt you just have to take the cat to shows. You did an excellent job restoring it!
As a past Plant Electrician (old UK term) and working on Cats, Terex, etc. What a great job! Loved the detail of re-threading the dynamo lugs!
Amazing - all the hard work pays off
@7:30 - It's always nice when you break out the hillbilly milling machine!
*- If you missed it in editing at **39:06** and again at **39:16**, your left side lower hydraulic line needs sufficient rub-sleeve protection from the lift arm valve eye. {did I get the right terminology?}*
You have no idea how much I'd have envied that electric start, growing up with a similar machine.
On my D2 the steering clutch adjustments were very simple and easy to tune exactly where you wanted them to engage. Under the seat and maybe another cover panel IIRC.
Most of my experience with tracked vehicles was with steering Brakes. The little I had with clutches, I remember that with no load you had to use the brakes to steer. The clutches would steer when pulling a load. The thing to watch was when going down hill with no load the tractor would often steer the wrong way because of over run, if you didn't apply some brake. You seem to be making a great job. Well done
Brilliant bit of work Matt. I am in my 70’s but I am fairly sure that I recall being taught to run a head gasket for 40 or so hours work before retorquing the head bolts. as the head bolts can ‘stretch’ under working heat values.
Thanks for new video, good watch. You still have a ways to go, with each step you get closer to a working dozer. Take your time & you will get there.
What a fantastic accomplishment! I have enjoyed following your journey restoring this beautiful old machine! Congratulations! That is a good looking machine!
It lives again! It’s not cheap but I think it means a lot to keep them running and at work.
I’m a blue collar guy in the warm months, and I do tax returns in the winter. These vids are perfect for boring office work.👍
Really enjoyed this project, lot of work gone into it. but it's worth it. Hope the head gasket is just a re-torque , looking forward to the next episode :)
This has been a interesting project to follow, congratulations so excellent result. 👍👍👍👍
A fantastic result many years ago I used a D4 5u ?? bull dozer she had thousand's of hours on the clock very little black smoke
but she was a great old Bull Dozer your D4 has no slack in her controls bet you are proud of your result.
All the best from NZ
What a milestone - absolutely brilliant!!
Great to see it starting so well when warm. A really great build. Maybe tighten head bolts first.
Awesome to Finally seeing it move under it's own power. Been following you since you 1st went to the woods where it was. Still a bit more work I reckon.
Matt what an accomplishment you have done, it looks better than new. The final shake-down is a sign it is complete, good things are coming, and maybe the backhoe next.
Dear Mister Man.
You have one of the if not the best Channel on TH-cam. There is nothing fake about you. You don't appear to be Two Hawk for additional revenues our viewers. Perhaps I am way off but with your videos the struggle is real. I hope soon as I'm sure you do that one day this machine will be working around your property.
WONDERFUL job, your dedication and patience are amazing. Good luck with it going forward.
my step dad always worked on big machines on the weekends and did electrical work m-f. I never understood the draw to restoring old machinery like this but I am finding a new perspective on it from this because I feel hypnotized by this type of content. I don't even have a truck....sad but true...the dozer is awesome dude.
Another step closer, buddy....you are gonna end up with an awesome little tractor when you're finished...😊👍
She runs awesome!! A few adjustments and she is ready to push dirt. Can't waite to see her in action !!!! Awesome job my friend. 👍👍👍👍
Must admit I was wondering if you where building a battery box or a lifting plate to lift the tractor. The whole project has been fantastic to watch and it's appreciated that you chose to shared the journey.
I have said it before and will say it again, “I really like your attention to detail, and the willingness to make it as right as you can.” You have done an excellent job on the Cat. Thanks for the ride along sir.
the sound of the tracks moving brings back memories as a kid riding with my dad on our D2. I would ride on his lap as a kid when he would be doing dozer jobs. Almost tranquil sound from those tracks. I can't explain the sound, but it is one that brings back memories.
I have watched from when you bought it home. All I can say is wow, you have done an amazing job.
My dad was a Cat diesel mechanic and I remember him "saying if they don't leak a little something is wrong." Nicely done, Bro!
I’m impressed, not sure if Charley is.
You have worked so hard on that dozer. You have turned back the hande of time and got it working like new and looking like new. Something to be proud about 👍👍
The shorter battery terminals solder on nice. Clean & Flux inside, hold cup side up in vice, melt solder inside with torch, jam stripped wire into molten solder and hold a few seconds. Heavy gloves recommend. Nice work! Can't wait to see it pushing dirt and winching trees
As they say, "The juice is worth the squeeze" Nice job all around Matt.
Great work Matt. Been with you the whole way. Grew up in Portland.
Good to see that old cat moving. Your welds look good. Remember that when you weld it needs to sound like bacon frying. Tall weld more heat or less wire speed. I hold the nozzle tip with my left hand resting as close to the work as I can tolerate. It steadies the tip and makes a more consistent weld. Use your trigger hand to manipulate the weld puddle while welding. That oil bath filter cup should have an oil fill line on it. My John Deere has the similar one and I have to fill it up to the top of the inner cup on both cups. Give Charlie dog lots of loving from me and good luck on your future endeavors
Very good job well done you don’t run from a problem till it’s done good for you
I have really enjoyed following this project. Thanks for sharing it with us and seeing it through to completion.
As soon as I saw the weeping between head and block, my very first thought was "That looks like it just needs a quick re-torqueing"..
If you do end up removing it, head to ANY auto-parts store and in their sealants section, pick up a little metal can of this magical red goop called *_"High-Tack"_* made by Permatex.
It's a *_"gasket sealant"_* made specifically for shit like head, intake, and exhaust gaskets, and it is truly voodoo with how well the stuff works. (I've used it in place of a gasket on a couple old Briggs flatheads.. Like no gasket, only a thin layer of high-tack, and it worked just fine lol)
15:00 There's a product on the market called Battery Mat... I've been using it in my cars for 20 to 30 years, and I recommended it to Squatch 253, and he now uses it in his International Harvester Super M tractor. It neutralizes and absorbs battery acid. 19:05, lol there it is.
Well done great to see the first drive looks the real goods.
Super video series Matt! It's been a real pleasure to follow you and Charlie on this project.
Congratulations on a fantastic renovation!
Hi Matt,
The bulldozer looks really great. Looking forward to your rebuild of the excavator
I have watch the whole rebuild series . I must tell you it was like watching a birth from pre-birth to maybe going to school for the first time ! all the nervousness to the graduation from kindergarten to going to junior high (6th grade ) loved it all . Now when the blade gets put on , that will be the shirt and tie for grade ! Very timely but worth every view ! And soon there will be a second ...child ... of sort , sitting in the yard awaiting.
Awesome Caterpillar video dropped 5 minutes ago. So looking forward to this.
Well we'll, excellent to see all your hard work come together. You are testament to what common sense and "stick to it ivness" can accomplish. I enjoyed watching every installment while being layed up from a car accident. Your work should inspire possibility for someone else. Great job. On to repairs and maintenance.
Thank you.
Totally awesome job, you forgot one thing. Your "Happy dance" Enjoyed the whole process, congratulations!
That had to be very satisfying as a ride to "iron" put together to operation. Very much look forward to job views and continuing bucket machine refit. M.
Belly-Pan not skid plate!! Skid plates are for transfer cases on four-wheel drives and differentials on four-wheel-drive’s belly pans are for what’s going underneath a piece of equipment to protect the bottom of it from rocks and large debris from knocking holes into oil pans, and so forth. A belly pan usually covers the entire Running gear engine transmission hydraulic pumps main hydraulic hoses, scavage pumps. BTW excellent job on the tractor looks and sounds great. I used to work on heavy equipment on location so I can appreciate someone that’s keeping them going. It’s not easy.
Very very nice job. Fix any leaks now, fix the head gasket now it will need to be done so now is the time. Everything is clean and in the best condition to work on now.
Looking good! That was a great project!
That is a fantastic machine and you must be proud of the work done to have it running so well
This has been great. Now I'm starting to look forward to that excavator. Rebuild that valve body? Yes please.
My Dad & the dealer changed the oil bath air cleaner over to a dry housing w/ new style pre cleaner and if i remember correctly, we had a conversion plate that bolted to the dash and supported the air cleaner better, great work!
Beautiful rebuild! I had a 1949 D4-7U w/ electric-start pony motor, ROPS and a 10ft blade. What a dependable old girl it was.After I replaced the main engine clutch I used it to clear and grade my property to build my house near Vancouver WA on. It did everything I asked of it with remarkable low fuel consumption. I almost cried when I sold her. :-( Thanks for the memories!
hey hey hey!!! AWESOME Matt!! who'd a thunk that @30:40 in this video, we get to see so many months of blood, sweat, and (maybe a few swear words) come together to see this D4 move under its own power... keep on Matt!! GREAT JOB!
6.32 Pacific Northwest Hillbilly......is NOT a hill billy ??!?? That was deeply shocking to me LoL. Congratulations on an amazing project and restoration.......so much detail along the journey for viewers to follow along with.