$500 Caterpillar Dozer sitting since 1992!!! (Will it Run!?!?)

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  • @jonathanstancil8544
    @jonathanstancil8544 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    Squatch 253 just completed a nut-and-bolt restoraion of a first generation D2 adding many factory options, such as the bumper, belly pan and wide tracks. He used as many Cat NOS parts as possible, good used parts from his and other stashes and MADE PARTS if he couldn't find them otherwise. This included the bumper and belly pan. Squatch 253 is a true craftsman and i highly recommend his channel.

    • @bow-tiedengineer4453
      @bow-tiedengineer4453 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I don't know if I should be thanking you for your excellent recommendation, or cursing you for making it even harder for me to get my classwork done. :P

    • @bobbeals1509
      @bobbeals1509 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Aw quit whining! Lol

    • @lordcaptainvonthrust3rd
      @lordcaptainvonthrust3rd ปีที่แล้ว +12

      And we've yet to see the cab on the D2

    • @AlejandroGarcia-tk7hv
      @AlejandroGarcia-tk7hv ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ​​@@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd
      He has the cab stored on the container with the x253 and 5j1113 waiting I think for next winter to install it

    • @lordcaptainvonthrust3rd
      @lordcaptainvonthrust3rd ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@AlejandroGarcia-tk7hv I'm looking forward to more progress on X-231 👍

  • @corydriver7634
    @corydriver7634 ปีที่แล้ว +464

    You can’t save them all Matt, let somebody else have some fun every once in awhile-it’ll come back to you when your buddy finds something he knows is in your wheelhouse. Thanks for the video!

    • @philgrimsey3637
      @philgrimsey3637 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Absolutely agree. I came here to say the same thing.

    • @hunterfigueroa9500
      @hunterfigueroa9500 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      He saves them from going to the scrap yard, and gives them a new purpose.

    • @michaelfraser5723
      @michaelfraser5723 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      WHEEL HOUSE ? it ain't a ship, guy

    • @dylancampbell17
      @dylancampbell17 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ​@michael fraser a lot of old timers at least where I'm from call the top half of cranes a wheelhouse. Don't ask me why

    • @trevdell8048
      @trevdell8048 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's junk people!!!

  • @hectorpascal
    @hectorpascal ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I am constantly amazed at the ability of ANY engine to run well again after 30+ years of disuse and exposure to the weather! (And have great respect for the guys who can nurse them back to life.)

    • @user-ht1xu4gv2u
      @user-ht1xu4gv2u 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yup. Eps hate u for all that smoke

  • @alperrin9310
    @alperrin9310 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In 1977 my father attempted to start his own excavation business prior to retirement as a tool & die mechanic, so he bought an old D2 dozer - nearly identical to this one - a dump truck, trailer and a backhoe. None of us had any experience doing any of that but we put in septic tanks, drain fields and foundation work. I ran that little D2 which didn't have an electric start for the pony motor, so we had to start it with a piece of pull rope from inside the cab. The only problem was, he let my brother run the business and that doomed it from the very beginning. I operated the equipment which only hastened its demise. I eventually went back to college after everything was sold and became a Registered Nurse instead for which I was very much more competent. I did love that little D2, however, so hearing this one start back up again brought back a lot of memories for me. It was a great little machine.

  • @barrygrant2907
    @barrygrant2907 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    Matt's unbounded joy when one of these old relics fires up--even if not his relic--never ceases to put a smile on my face.

    • @tysonernst9657
      @tysonernst9657 ปีที่แล้ว

      You need to press the brake pedals....the levers only disengage the clutches

    • @ljprep6250
      @ljprep6250 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm the same way with any ICE engine and electric motors with cranky controllers.

  • @Oyrou
    @Oyrou ปีที่แล้ว +128

    My grandpa had bought a caterpillar years ago originally as a project for me and him to work on together. He sold it a few years later to fund a hunting trip when I was 16 or so. I'm 22 now, and I still wish he hadn't sold it and accepted my parents' offer to pay for part of the trip.

    • @frank-t6857
      @frank-t6857 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      You can always find a Caterpillar project. You just need to know what to buy and what not to buy.

    • @norwegiangadgetman
      @norwegiangadgetman ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That sucks. I just started work on an old backhoe myself. It's an early 60s Nuffield 342(3cyl british tractor) with an early HYMAS(Norwegian design. HYdraulisk MASkin firma, 'Hydraulic MAchine company' ) backhoe installed.
      Weird stuff... The front axle is missing the outer parts, and instead there's some sort of truck axle bolted on, to make it slightly wider and fit larger tires(we think that was done by the HYMAS guys). The Backhoe has it's own frame that's bolted onto the tractor, and hydraulics is by a pump bolted to the front and driven by the crankshaft. It's definitely not made to be removed in a hurry. The boom on the backhoe is a heavy iron pipe, not a boxed section. The tractor lacks original hydraulics, the arms, towhook or even a PTO, and we think it was built that way originally. Fun thing...
      My father started his career as a machine operator with a similar HYMAS, but possibly on a different tractor base(he can't remember) He sold it back in the 70s when he upgraded to a tracked Hydraulic Digger, but when he came across this one some time after 2000, it brought back memories and hge bought it to restore and possibly do a bit of 'large scale gardening' at home. Then he got ill(double bypass surgery, cancer and we don't know all) and he no longer has the health to do anything to it. I hope to get it started this summer, so he can teach me how to dig with it. (He's 86, so who knows how many years he has got left)
      Anyway, the backhoe is at my parents home, so I get to spend some time with him, talking about the old days and what he experienced here and there while wrenching. That's the most important part of these projects.

    • @cabbagememes2852
      @cabbagememes2852 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@frank-t6857 I feel like the way you made your comment tells me you have bought a lot of caterpillars and you know what’s bad and what’s good to work on 😂

    • @frank-t6857
      @frank-t6857 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@cabbagememes2852 Thank you for noticing that. If you have done some projects you will always get some experience.

    • @grosseileracingteam
      @grosseileracingteam ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hey Matt. Yes those little D2s are cool but you are probably better off letting your friend have it. I don't know how you get as much done as you do right now. Always cool when we save some good old American iron. Thanks for posting.

  • @Z4n3yB01
    @Z4n3yB01 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    "Built to be reliable, not to be replaceable" is now my motto when referring to the quality of this old stuff. Great work as always, Matt!

    • @joshh6470
      @joshh6470 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      tshirt idea right there

  • @bundella1
    @bundella1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    G'day mate, we own one of these have for 50 years. Process to start is this as per the book
    - Start pony which you've done no worries.
    - Once pony warm, engage main engine - diesel fuel off & decompression lever pulled out = deco on.
    - After engine has rolled over for a little while with decompression still pulled out, push in the deco lever to create compression on main engine. You can then let the Pony roll the big motor over in this configuration for quite some time - still no diesel fuel though. (Engine oil pressure should be up now too.)
    - in this configuration the pony motor is generating warmth into diesel motor via friction & exhaust gases running through main diesel manifold. Its a very kind and gentle way to start a diesel. heating the diesel motor prior to starting is part of the process.
    - When your happy main motor has fuel pressure & heat you can shut off fuel to pilot motor and just before pilot conks out rotate & open the diesel fuel to main engine, She'll start perfectly every time.
    - Pilot will stop as fuel is expired, This is important.
    - This method is straight from the book and is how it should be done, don't open diesel fuel lever tool early. Good luck...

  • @GeminiWoods
    @GeminiWoods ปีที่แล้ว +217

    If anyone is interested, a youtuber named Squatch253 did a complete top to bottom rebuild of one of these on his channel. Also does other classic heavy machinery videos. Give him a go, he deserves some more subs!

    • @jacobmello5126
      @jacobmello5126 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I watch all of squatch’s videos!

    • @davidnaudi2601
      @davidnaudi2601 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Same
      Just love this old iron

    • @bobjohnston8316
      @bobjohnston8316 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      That makes three of us. The two channels approach stuff in different ways. Matt is more into rescues of old equipment then get it running and use it even if not perfect. Toby (Squatch) seems more into focusing on one piece of old equipment at a time and rebuilding it to factory new specs.

    • @paulmartin8212
      @paulmartin8212 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@jacobmello5126 me too. he has amazing teaching skills, and I don't even own old stuff, just appreciate because I'm old.

    • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
      @jenniferwhitewolf3784 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Toby is DA MAN on early D2 for sure... Squatch253 channel👍👍

  • @christopherweise438
    @christopherweise438 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    Lots of knowledge of old iron for a 31 year old Matt.
    Very impressive. Love this channel my man.

    • @egomaniac247
      @egomaniac247 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      "1992 that was the year I was born!" .....damn I feel old now LOL

    • @PiazzaWoodWorks
      @PiazzaWoodWorks ปีที่แล้ว +7

      92, why do Americans always look older than they are

    • @christopherweise438
      @christopherweise438 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PiazzaWoodWorks - We don't take care of ourselves.

    • @michael140169
      @michael140169 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      His age and seeing what he can do, has done already and does, is the most amazing part of this episode/channel.👍

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@michael140169 just getting started my friend!!

  • @Cooldad87
    @Cooldad87 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Interesting history to share: The Caterpillar D2 was manufactured from 1938 through 1957 by Caterpillar Inc. in their factory in Peoria, Illinois, USA. The base frame of this model of tractor is a crawler, and it is equipped with five forward gears and one reverse gear.[2] The D2's weight ranges from about 7,420 to 8,536 pounds (3,366 to 3,872 kilograms), depending upon the year it was manufactured.[1] Caterpillar began producing this model (among others) in response to the "New Deal" programs that were initiated by President Franklin Roosevelt to stimulate America's economy. A total of 26,454 D2's were made over the nineteen years they were in production.[1]

  • @sneville44
    @sneville44 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Go ahead Matt…make me feel old. Born in 1992! Our oldest daughter was born in 1993! That being said it’s awesome young folks like yourself are doing what you’re doing! Gives me hope for this country!

    • @roryreid3124
      @roryreid3124 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol my youngest was born in 90 ... wheres my walker ? My wheelchair?

  • @mikemchale7639
    @mikemchale7639 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Hi Matt, I can't believe you're only 30-31. You have accomplished a huge amount in your young life. Keep up the good work!

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Just getting warmed up! 😎

    • @McBuggs.
      @McBuggs. ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@DieselCreek... Who knows, u might warm up even more when yer buddy offers u the dozer later down the road! 🤞

    • @april7_
      @april7_ ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same feeling! Same age as my oldest kid (yes here are also some old beards!) Do not know what keeps me watching these but I love it!

    • @charlesangell_bulmtl
      @charlesangell_bulmtl ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@DieselCreek 👍

    • @CS-wk5jm
      @CS-wk5jm ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was about to say the same thing! Finally we all know the age of this guy :D

  • @dancingdroid
    @dancingdroid ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Seeing these old machines come back to life is always amazing. They really did some beautiful work on machines back in the day.

    • @verteup
      @verteup ปีที่แล้ว

      They put very high quality parts in these old cats. No expense was spared in the production of quality.

    • @87mini
      @87mini ปีที่แล้ว

      @@verteup Back when the path to success of a company was everyone contributing to sell the consumer the best possible product, not a few execs blowing up stock prices to get the maximum annual bonus pay.

    • @galactic2042
      @galactic2042 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s pretty dam impressive for sitting that long

  • @MrSSB51
    @MrSSB51 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    It was good to see a mechanic with some decent tools, not just some guys with slip jaw pliers and an adjustable wrench.

  • @johnsmith-xr6qy
    @johnsmith-xr6qy ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Friends helping friends, what a concept. We need more of this. Just like the ole days!

  • @KrazyMitchAdventures
    @KrazyMitchAdventures ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The Caterpillar D2 was manufactured from 1938 to 1957 in their factory in Peoria IL, and under 40,000 were made in total.

  • @kstricl
    @kstricl ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "...and a 1000 other projects." That right there is why you shouldn't be upset about handing this one off. Plus, you get to share the journey with us as your buddy works on it, so win-win as a viewer.

  • @owenclothing4279
    @owenclothing4279 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So I literally have ZERO experience with anything like this. I have no idea how an engine/motor works. Im a 26 ur old stay at home mom that still has my dad take my car to get any type of maintenance.. I do however obsess over engineering and chemistry content. I literally only watch TH-cam to fall asleep at night. But I came across your channel last night and I stayed up until 3am glued to my screen. Watching you bring these old things back to life has absolutely consumed me for the last 24 hours. It’s so beautiful. I don’t understand why I’m so intrigued but I cannot look away.

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome!! Stick around you might find yourself looking for old dozers when your driving down the road! 😂👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @WhiskeyGulf71
    @WhiskeyGulf71 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    9:43 you know things are getting ready to get serious when a man appears carrying a small dog & a bear 🤣

  • @scottrowlings5345
    @scottrowlings5345 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    1992 isn’t that long ago…..30 years??? Nahhhh no way
    Oh crap I feel old now

    • @christopherweise438
      @christopherweise438 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too.

    • @nealc.6927
      @nealc.6927 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hah! Born in '65, I were. I'm positively *Vintage,* me . . . 😂

    • @davidhall8874
      @davidhall8874 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      My children are older than he is!

    • @MrPaulviles
      @MrPaulviles ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I am 81 model and now feel incredibly unaccomplished hearing Matt is 31!?!?!?! I always thought he was mid 40’s! 😂

    • @Jay.Kellett
      @Jay.Kellett ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Heck. I'm so old, it was all rock when I got here. I had to break the rock down to dirt, by hand, just grow food!

  • @robertrowe991
    @robertrowe991 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Ah... No better rainy Saturday morning than the smell of bacon and a new "Will it Run" video from Matt.

  • @joemoore4027
    @joemoore4027 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It's great to see someone saving a piece of history from the scrap pile. Evan if you only get the engine to run is a thrill !

  • @antheaZ1811
    @antheaZ1811 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man I had a Pomeranian that same color that used to go everywhere with me too. Miss her a lot.

  • @user-MRG1130
    @user-MRG1130 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    There’s a channel called Pacific Northwest Hillbilly, who just finished a full restoration on a caterpillar D4-7U. I actually found his channel, because of yours, Matt. It was one of TH-cam’s recommendation that claimed, Diesel Creek’s , viewers also watch his channel.
    Hope everyone has a great weekend.🙏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻

    • @splatterize
      @splatterize ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Great guy. He has some good jokes as well. I especially like the one on how to tell the difference between 2 different adjustable wrenches (crescent style).

    • @tveduk8r
      @tveduk8r ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Love to watch his channel too! He’s somewhere between Squatch and Diesel Creek. 🤭

  • @dereksmith1803
    @dereksmith1803 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Matt, I swear you can start ANYTHING. Never ceases to amaze me that you can take something that to most of us looks like a nice payday at the scrap yard and get it going. Nice job.

  • @westking7746
    @westking7746 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In many years past, when I ran into the problem with the steering clutches being frozen, I would make sure that the bottoms of the clutch compartments were sealed up and then pour five or ten gallons of parts solvent into them. I always made sure to submerge the clutches. I would then let them sit for an hour or two and then start running the crawler back and forth. This always took some time, but this procedure always worked.
    Kudos to your buddy. There is no doubt that he has been around crawlers before. He knows his business.

  • @tonyn3123
    @tonyn3123 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have been around several D2 in my career of managing highway and bridge construction projects. I never saw them used except for walking sod to firmly press it to the ground. But they were perfect for that. On my large projects, they were too small for actually push dirt. Enjoyed seeing another old one brought back to life. Thanks.

    • @MrZipperhead16
      @MrZipperhead16 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You just didn't have the right operator. In the right hands they're a hell of a machine.

  • @boelensds
    @boelensds ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sometimes helping a buddy is more worth then keeping things your self. You never know when they might return you a favour.😁🧑‍🏭

  • @jailbreak852
    @jailbreak852 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Both of those engines sound pretty good. I've definitely learned something about these pony setups, thanks Matt

  • @docsav1331
    @docsav1331 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks, Diesel Creek, for saving these old classics! The excitement you share as you cross each milestone of repair makes me feel like a kid again. They may be old but not obsolete! Thanks again!

  • @ossxcx3440
    @ossxcx3440 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Very nice👏👏 Im glad to see another machine saved from scrap👍

  • @The333Wanderer
    @The333Wanderer ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Matt, you are living my dream from many years ago. I get so much joy from what you present in your videos. Thank you so very much.

  • @randyclyde4939
    @randyclyde4939 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You may not own it, but you gained another layer of respect for passing on a project to a friend. What a thoughtful thing to do. That will be returned several fold from others. Be well, be safe!

  • @pgriggs2112
    @pgriggs2112 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some friends, tools, beer, and a repair project. Good times!

  • @abeneiswanger1688
    @abeneiswanger1688 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Matt, it was great to see you in person today at lakeside sand & gravel. Been watching your videos for over 2 years. My son loves sitting down with me and watch them with me on Saturday mornings. I’ve really enjoyed the shop build video and hope to work my way up from my one car garage to a shop like yours.

  • @muddawgkomm9642
    @muddawgkomm9642 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It is a gem indeed matt. Very easy to work on once ya get the tub top plate off. Desirable unit to the right person WITH the blade setup and winch. Not many came with the winch actually.

  • @michaellindsey1543
    @michaellindsey1543 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn Matt, 1992. My youngest baby of the family was 1991! You really made me feel old today! AND you passed on a great buy! What a day!

    • @Matthewzilla
      @Matthewzilla ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My old man started making kids in ‘75 and stopped in ‘96. 8 boys, no girls. Unfortunately I was the only perfect one of the bunch. Coincidentally, my name is Matt and I was also born in ‘92 😅

  • @wildweaselkeeper
    @wildweaselkeeper ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I must say, you have one great diesel mechanic working with you! Great job guys!!!

  • @semorrison7082
    @semorrison7082 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had to laugh when Mike said "contact".

  • @98Kentuckian
    @98Kentuckian ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A testament to the simplicity of old machinery !

    • @BlackPill-pu4vi
      @BlackPill-pu4vi ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Despite all the video angles, I still couldn't see where the OBD II connection port is on that dozer. It was hard starting because they didn't see all the Error codes! He'll have to get a new iPhone and get the latest app for CAT Central App to contact tech support (have VISA card ready) and fix the codes.

    • @splatterize
      @splatterize ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BlackPill-pu4vi HAHAHAHAHAAH!!!

  • @ryanclawson9275
    @ryanclawson9275 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Matt, this one brings a smile to my heart. My grandfather had one of these siting in a shed for years until a family member hauled it off. I wish we’d have kept it because it would certainly still be with me. Thanks for doing what you do to keep these old girls alive and kicking. A lot of us are living vicariously through you until we can get our own iron.
    Edited to add: “Built to be reliable, not replaceable” might be my new favorite saying for this old iron. I might borrow that, with credit of course.

    • @nou8257
      @nou8257 ปีที่แล้ว

      People always wonder why I own older vehicles and equipment and that is the reason why modern new stuff is throw away stuff probably even comes with a best by date on them now

  • @danherrmann8755
    @danherrmann8755 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the lesson. I am amazed how this equipment sits in the weather, and the charm of your hands bring it back to life. Later.

  • @davidperry970
    @davidperry970 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mike is pretty good mechanic. It's in good hands.

  • @braxtonnelson7422
    @braxtonnelson7422 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Still one of my favorite TH-cam channels... even if it's watching a friend get an old D2 going again, it's still a lot of fun to see it moving (and seeing Matt's reaction!). I'm sure that one day Matt'll find his own D2, and we'll cheer him on as he makes it part of the stable at Diesel Creek! Love those "big boy" toys!

    • @kristoffermangila
      @kristoffermangila ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Make it a WW2 era D2, and paint it up in OD green.

    • @Jose-ct7uf
      @Jose-ct7uf 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hear you, if it runs it good to pull when it snows ,ice up roads pulling smi truck's . Besides it's all money. U Tube your the best.

  • @FarmCraft101
    @FarmCraft101 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thumbs up for the steering clutch repair. Would be great to see that. Nice old machine, and nice to see it getting some love.

    • @charleslaatz6189
      @charleslaatz6189 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool seeing you here watching other youtubers, love your videos.

  • @dennismahonchak3228
    @dennismahonchak3228 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Matt. You win some and you loose some. I've watched your channel long enough to know you've won more then you lost. Sharing with friends is good.

  • @bird175
    @bird175 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    squatch253 has an 80 part youtube series on restoring every part of a d2 if you need references

    • @navcenter77
      @navcenter77 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have one which was my grandpas farm tractor. Sat 30 years in a paddock and didn't run. All it needed was the pony motor rebuild and now I am doing the Steering clutches. I named mine CAThy

    • @ericpaul4575
      @ericpaul4575 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@navcenter77 nice name. Also that winch would look nice on 5J1113.

  • @schickieschickler102
    @schickieschickler102 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OK... the guy with the flip phone, chubby Pomeranian, and the can of PB Blaster is the highlight of the whole thing!!

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im impressed she is moving under its own power and the tracks are moving wow 28:13 @Diesel Creek

  • @rickc5303
    @rickc5303 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "They're made to be reliable, not replaceable". Aint that the truth! First and foremost they made them waterproof,...after thirty years in the rain the magneto, wires and plugs still work.
    I see the flywheel on the pony has a slot in it for starting with a rope. Its seems to run so well now you might not even need a battery to start that machine!! They just don't make like they used to!

  • @amritaroy9552
    @amritaroy9552 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    It's afternoon 5 pm in India and watching Matt's new mades my day😂😂😂 love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

    • @frank-t6857
      @frank-t6857 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      3 pm here in Uganda. Enjoying every video from Matt 👍

    • @Scsmitchaudhari
      @Scsmitchaudhari ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Chalo koi to Mila mere jesa 😅

    • @wes11bravo
      @wes11bravo ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I hear nothing but good things about India's own Mahindra tractors, Amrita. All the best from Pittsburgh USA!

    • @joshgreer2324
      @joshgreer2324 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      11am here in the USA

    • @markknister6272
      @markknister6272 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Watching from Belize. Live in AZ.

  • @kidhenderson8260
    @kidhenderson8260 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mikes a hell of a mechanic!!!! Great job Mike.

  • @dieseldoctor2221
    @dieseldoctor2221 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Matt your friend Mike is an ace with pony motors and old cats!!!😀😀😀😀😀

  • @rayking4516
    @rayking4516 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm 82 now and the first Cat I ran at 12 years old was a D2 Cat, and ran Heavy Equipment for over 60 years, good luck with the restoration and getting this classic back running again

  • @kameljoe21
    @kameljoe21 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Matt. While you did not get this machine yourself, you did get a video out of it and another one. This is a super fair trade off I would say! Super stoked to see another good machine up and running and going some place new!
    This is why many of us like your channel.

  • @annacalise8336
    @annacalise8336 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    For $500 you can't really lose, nicely done fellas, I'm really glad to see these old machines being rescued and given a second chance, or third lol, but these are pieces of history and it's really cool to see you guys get them up n running, well done!!

  • @diggiz22
    @diggiz22 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love watching these old will it run vids especially the old Dozers and Excavator. Great Job Mike and Matt

  • @johndeere1951a
    @johndeere1951a ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My late uncle bought his D-2 new back in 1950-1.
    My cousin still uses it regularly on the Finger Lakes farm New York. Great crawler 👍👍

  • @gregwitkamp5583
    @gregwitkamp5583 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really love seeing this old iron coming back to life and being preserved . I really glad you and a few of your young friends in joy this.

  • @kevinhitt719
    @kevinhitt719 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    would love to see a part 2 its great seeing equipment we ran years ago come back to life just goes to show how well they were built back then

  • @davetaylor4741
    @davetaylor4741 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good score for $500. So many old machines go for scrap. It is only enthusiasts like you and Mike that save a few. You take a chance with your own money. Nice when you have a win.

  • @jerryking2418
    @jerryking2418 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really didn’t think this thing would run and was flabbergasted when you got it to move under its own power. Mike is diesel whisperer. Thanks for sharing.

  • @dans_Learning_Curve
    @dans_Learning_Curve ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'll never get tired of watching old equipment come back to life!
    Diesel engines with starter engines!

    • @johnliebermann4643
      @johnliebermann4643 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well I wish we could get them to do it correctly!

    • @dans_Learning_Curve
      @dans_Learning_Curve ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnliebermann4643 ??? Correctly??? What are they doing wrong?

    • @johnliebermann4643
      @johnliebermann4643 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dans_Learning_Curve They get the big engine turning, they turn on the fuel then close the valves. The engine fires once and disconnects the drive(it isn't a Bendix). The proper procedure is to rotate the big engine with valves closed to preheat slightly, then turn fuel on.

  • @Hoaxer51
    @Hoaxer51 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice little dozer, even has a winch and it works. Purrs like a kitten, looks like the tracks freed up pretty easy. That would be a nice tractor for pulling logs out of a woods. I think I’d keep the blade together with the tractor though. Thanks for sharing, see you next week.

  • @Sobermtnbiker
    @Sobermtnbiker ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That guy Mike knows his stuff!
    Love your channel!

  • @vintagekyoshodotcom
    @vintagekyoshodotcom ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You can’t kill these old machines. A little love goes a long way. Great video!

  • @ticotipton1643
    @ticotipton1643 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    mat i'm 73 and live in DIXON, IL. In 1979-1982 i worked at WEST TX. EQUIPMENT, in LUBBOCK, TX CATERPILLAR
    , old memories, love your programs.

    • @catpartsforyou
      @catpartsforyou 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You don't know a gentleman by the name of Steve Corley, do you?

  • @joshuaolsen8844
    @joshuaolsen8844 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I would love to see more on this Matt! Repairing the steering, maybe adding a cable to the winch?

  • @seastacker8582
    @seastacker8582 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    @squatch253 would be proud. He has an ultra detailed rebuild series on a unit like this. He’s got a few beauty vintage Cats.

  • @jamesorenthal-bm4sp
    @jamesorenthal-bm4sp ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good to see a Junior and K-9 Corp involved. There's always hope for the future. Always entertaining and informative. Thanks Matt.

  • @davidsellars646
    @davidsellars646 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Several things here. LaPlante Choate (silent e) built a lot of early Cat attachments. Not as many as LeTourneau though who had a plant in Peoria. I have heard from one source that the Cat branded blades for the D-2 were build by LaPlante.
    If a machine has been setting that long, it might be well to check the spring in the relief valve below the fuel transfer pump. Water collecting there will rust the spring and make the engine hard or impossible to start.
    There are small plates on the steering clutch compartments accessed by removing the foot plates. Making sure the drain plugs are in place, fill these compartments with kerosene. Run the machine back and forth WITHOUT trying to steer to wash the compartments. This is the Cat recommended procedure. Same with the master clutch. Kerosene was cheaper back in the day.
    That machine is probably just a few years younger than me. It could be parted out for substantial $$, but is probably worth replacing the tracks. Do hope to see part two. Hope it's not stuffing that engine into the 212.

  • @awf118
    @awf118 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Perfect timing! Just poured my coffee. Thanks for the content Matt.

  • @stevesalvage1089
    @stevesalvage1089 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great filming ! Thanks Matt made my day , great knowledge on the old cats saving stuff for future , some how compulsive watching , , well looking forward to the next episode !

  • @martinnightingale6033
    @martinnightingale6033 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It gives me so much pleasure seeing old machines coming back to life .

  • @bill45colt
    @bill45colt ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i bought 3 that had been sitting for 45 years,,,,pulled them 40 ft in third gear and they started right up

  • @clairestaffieri4398
    @clairestaffieri4398 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    You guys are amazing. You resurrect old, old machines and make them walk again.

    • @challengecompleted55
      @challengecompleted55 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out Squatch253 if you want see more like it! He's an awesome teacher, and will really get into all the nerdy details.

    • @jakealter5504
      @jakealter5504 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This one didn’t need a huge amount of resurrecting

    • @dubuque1
      @dubuque1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Surprised someone from Caterpillar does not pay attention, considering what these guys do Pretty incredible feats with these machines.

    • @dubuque1
      @dubuque1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jakealter5504 Yeah the pony motor really worked well, and once started the diesel seems quite well too.

  • @artmartin1913
    @artmartin1913 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I know it's not rocket surgery but you guys never cease to amaze me when you get one of the oldies to bark back to life!

  • @jhid1441
    @jhid1441 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I simply can`t get enough of these videos. A relative of mine owned one of those tractors in Costa Rica. Next time I go down there I`ll check if it`s still parked in the same spot and at least take a few pictures and maybe share them with you. Thanks for sharing, Matt!

  • @paparoysworkshop
    @paparoysworkshop ปีที่แล้ว

    There's something about seeing old equipment running that is emotionally satisfying. A warm fuzzy feeling inside. 🤗🤗🤗

  • @johnmccormick175
    @johnmccormick175 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great video ,thanks for sharing Matt..from first appearance to running wow! She runs pretty sweet-great job guys stay safe
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  • @anxietyislandllc
    @anxietyislandllc ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You guys are impressive! I don't know jack about squat when it comes to engines, so fun to see it happen on older machines!

  • @kentcostello5286
    @kentcostello5286 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You guys are awesome as heck. I love old stuff running.

  • @Imwright720
    @Imwright720 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s nice to have the knowledge to repair these engines. Good job as always

  • @danne77sthlm
    @danne77sthlm ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What a lot of knowledge you guys have about these machines, and I love it to bits when you have one of these old machines running again 😁

  • @billroberts3864
    @billroberts3864 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Matt, it sure is nice to see that old D2 running and moving again after sitting for 30 years. Blessings to you.

  • @splatterize
    @splatterize ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Maybe not a home run but safe at second for sure. Thanks Matt and Mike.

  • @philgrimsey3637
    @philgrimsey3637 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    May have been stubborn to start, but holy crap, that thing runs sweet as a nut. What a blazing deal for $500

  • @billyhaddock5540
    @billyhaddock5540 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great Job Matt and Mike on getting that old Cat Dozer running and driving again.. well done..

  • @berniebuzzelli7267
    @berniebuzzelli7267 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You guys never cease to amaze me. I think you could get a rock to run!

  • @HurtCascade3876
    @HurtCascade3876 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you want to fix another dozer, my grandfather has a 1950s d6, as he remembers, sitting in a barn that hasn't ran in around 30 to 40 years.

  • @Lauritzbirch
    @Lauritzbirch ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely cute little garden machine. Thanks

  • @davidkettell5726
    @davidkettell5726 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! reminds me of watching pacific northwest hillbilly rebuild his D4 .

  • @jagpalle
    @jagpalle ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sharing is Caring ❤

  • @hi8803
    @hi8803 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just wow, old equipment never ceases to amaze me. Great vid, keep up the great work.😁

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

    That is a sweet sounding motor, both of them! Good work. You guys have to have a lot of patience to work on these old machines. It's not money, it's the joy of success. Really nice!!

  • @cesargallo7424
    @cesargallo7424 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This engine sounds really good! Imagine being an operator back in the day and having to deal with batteries, pony motors, etc on a daily basis...

  • @Ants_Pants
    @Ants_Pants ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great stuff Matt, your a huge inspiration for me. Hope to have all the cool toys you have one day :) Keep rocking on mate.

  • @normanbuchanan9710
    @normanbuchanan9710 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    look on the bright side Matt you may not have gotten it but think of the joy you gave your buddy telling him about it storing it and helping him to get it running, I'd say that is satisfaction enough to know you did a good deed.

  • @gilnorton1
    @gilnorton1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool will it run video! Love how you all bring these old relics back to life. Stay safe. Peace