It is quiet remarkable what he has accomplished especially with his lung health concerns... You... Not the football players are my hero... I love how you say I don't know how to do something and then just go ahead and do it... You deserve 1meg viewers...
There is an old saying “ Inch by inch it’s a cinch”. Who ever said that never pulled anything out of the woods this old or this big. You’ve worked harder on this rescue than the old steam engine..... and that project wasn’t easy either. This has been an excellent video series, all hard work, with no drama but a hell of a lot of grit and determination. My hat is off to you Jonathan....👍👍👍
looks like you are stuck in swing and travel at the same time. this was a common problem on these and you need to pull the cover between the two drums to check the sliding jaw clutches for the vertical travel and swing shafts. there should be 1/4 inch of clearance when disengaged between the jaws.
@@jonathanw4942 im aware. Just looking at the video every time you change directions the house would swing the opposite way. i just did this on a 1020A and its worth a look and you can lube the sliding jaws at the very least.
I assume you skip the part where I heated and heated and heated and beat and bang and pried on the house lock and it still would not move. Not quite sure why you didn't just come down here and lock it for me since it's so damn easy.
@@jonathanw4942 no i watched that. im just saying it looks like a powered swing when you change travel directions not free swinging because of the house lock not being engaged. Im not knocking you i just stated its a common issue on unit machines and worth a look. You've done a great job getting it going so far and if i was closer id be right there with ya.
I have ran many cable cranes in a scrap yard over the years so hear are some tips, Cable cranes can't walk and swing at the same time, the same drum and clutch that swings it also makes it walk, with the same lever, When you switch from swing to walk ease back and forth on the lever with one hand and work the swing \ walk handle with your other hand at the same time because there's a fork that you can't see that slides a gear up and down from walk into swing and moving the lever back a forth helps the teeth line up together, Also if you look at drum there is a adjustment that moves the shoes in closer to the drum, you can ease it in to gear a little until you see the adjuster inside the drum.Break the lock nut loose on one side and tighten the other nut in about a half a turn a little goes a long way ! But first i would shoot some baby powder inside the drum it helps the shoes bite and cleans the rust off the inside of the drum If you have any questions feel free to ask and have fun !,
At this point. If Jonathan said he and Nanna were heading out on a rubber boat with fishing line and a case of Pepsi to bring the Titanic to New York, I wouldn't laugh
You know. The ability to say "I don't know" is key to moving forward. It is when "experts" insist they "know" that is the greatest impediment to figuring out the right direction to take. Every time I hear Jonathan say "I don't know" immediately that allows a reset and he comes up with a new plan.
YEAH THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT! I feel like a little kid again, cheering on your videos. When I was a young buck (in my 20's) I worked for a Buick dealership that had a 1950's firetruck that they used in parades for advertising. Whichever mechanics got to the shop early, had the task of moving cars out of the shop and parking them outside. 1 morning the service manager tossed me the keys to the fire truck and told me to park it outside in the parking lot. Well me being so young and still a kid at heart, I took that thing for a ride around the block. I guess we are all still kids at heart. And I think that is why so many of us are enjoying this video series. We all played with toys like this when we were kids. And wished we could drive them in person. Looking forward to tomorrow's video
I've worked on a few draglines in gravel pits, saw an old time operator pull out his air filters and knock them out over his clutches, the material in the filters, which was ultra fine sand, would help de-glaze the frictions
What you have achieved, Jon, is fantastic. Just making it move that far is a testament to your skill and sheer determination. I eagerly await the next episode. Mart in the UK.
Very impressive work getting her moving! I really enjoy watching how you “work the problem” until you’re successful. Looking forward to seeing what comes next.
Won't be long now and you'll have to call your partner with the truck and trailer to come pick it up. Nothing has moved on this machine in 20+ years. Trees and mud and broken parts ain't enough to stop this recovery. Thanks again for your time and videos.
Thumbed-Up before hitting play (as always)! After watching, I’m more excited to see even more! You’ll get her out of there alright! Fantastic work Sir! Looking forward to her progress! God Bless 😎
I love this channel. I seldom miss an episode. My dad worked in the woods here in northern California and he ran an old Northwest to load logs with. Watching these videos brings back great memories when occasionally he let me go with him for a day. I'd sit behind him on a toolbox while he loaded the redwood logs in the trucks. I was too young but 3 of my brothers worked for the same company , 2 were cat skinners and 1 was a choker setter. Hard work all of it
I have been watching every episode with bated breath and it was so good to see this beast actually move for the first time. Awesome job young man and thank you for keeping me entertained during our 'covid lockdown' here in England.
That engine sounds great! I wish I was as optimistic as you, you had no doubt it would drive out of there, I would have been thinking how much it was worth in scrap.
I think Jonathan had more external mental telepathy helping him get this thing to move. I had all the faith in Jonathan's ability to use the viewer's will to his best advantage. Thank you Jonathan for letting us be part of your project. Even any success is success indeed! Yay! IT MOVES! CONGRATULATIONS! Be safe and have fun! Terry from South Carolina
WOW very impressive !!!! It now moves forward and reverse. You are the person to get this old girl home JW. Am absolutely astounded on what you have achieved so far. Thanks also to your helpers. Can’t wait till next episode. Thanks for sharing. Stay healthy 🇬🇧
This brings back memories for me. 25 years ago I bought a Koehring 503, it was in a parking lot tho not in the woods. Sat a long time, so similar arthritis issues. The Budda engine was gone, 350 Chevy in it's place, running on 5 or 6 cylinders. Eventually, after slathering the under carriage with used motor oil and several pounds of grease in the fittings, it did move. Similar to this one at first. But it got better with eventual adjustments to clutches, and replacement of a few worn parts. If it would sit 6 months of no use, arthritis would set in yet again, and the oil slather'in and greasing ritual would need repeating. Most times, someone would have to lay under it while moving, and bar the dog clutches in or out to make it turn. Fun times. It's long gone now. If you see a fire hydrant, and it says Kennedy Valve on it....there just might be some of an old Koehring 503 in those hydrant castings.
My grandpa use to run a dragline but the one he had was actually on the back of a big straight truck. He lived in south Carolina and drove to west palm beach Florida and used it to clean the canals for the farmers. I have been watching this series and I think you are doing great things by saving this old equipment.
If that were my crane, I would do what every old timer tells you not to do and I would dump drain oil on the rusty track pins. Those rusty pins gobble huge torque. You can always wash it out later. It is great to see it running well and moving a little. Good luck getting it to the road. I am guessing that Delray Jed will be able to haul it. Thanks as always to you and Kathy for GREAT content!
I am just so amazed at how u just don’t give up on things if more people had ur drive today I don’t think this country would be in the shape it is today I really take my hat off to u thanks for taking us alone with ya I know I appreciate it a lot
You're a *beacon* of inspiration Jonathan! I admire your craftsmanship and your determination to never give up on rescuing an old piece of iron from a would-be grave!! This video was a nail biter! Glad to see it move my friend :)
Dude, the cheater pipe on the control handle, sticking out the window ! ? ! ? ! LOVE IT ! ! ! Made me give you a "right on" fist pump in the air ! ! ! Gotta love a 5 foot cheater bar !
John Deere sells graphite in big bottles. We used to mix a bottle of graphite with 2 gallons of diesel in a garden sprayer and use it for chain lube. We found it would also help free up rusty things too. Might be worth spraying the tracks and rollers with this mix. Great job as always, and I can't wait for the next video!
I think PB BLASTER should send you a couple of gallons of their product. it is great stuff and you using it says a lot how good it is. Better than the Super Bowl comericals that cost millions of dollars. And all of JW watchers are going to buy more. Glad to see the swamp monster leaving the woods, if it was my problem I would have giving up long ago.. A++++ Jonathan and your crew.
You are one talented person and only wish I could find someone around my home with your skills. This is by far one of your most interesting video series and appreciate the extra effort making it and very informative discussion as to entire process. Am certain everyone has old equipment around their place but no one smart enough to fix it back to an operational status.
That's kinda what I was thinking. They need to use a 2 gal Weed sprayer to soak a large percentage of the whole machine. Of course, who am I to say, just the act of getting it running is a miracle.
Good to see it moving. In the beginning of this series I would’ve bet that machine was to far gone. But it’s got johnathan. You never give up on anything that I’ve seen.
This is so much more interesting than just a "will it start" video ! On the edge of my seat hoping nothing major breaks . It's a mechanical cliff hanger !
Hard hat FTW Almost there! I was helping him yank on the sticks too!!!! Thanks for sharing the experience with us and thanks for saving a tired piece of iron.
It's Walking!..ground looks like it's firmed up some too...sure looks like it wants out of there & a new home with a welder & Bridgeport close by...I'm seeing some good progress here - Real Good Progress
Great program!🤗 Learning much about these old cranes. Well built stuff. These old cranes required many skills to use them. Was it correct how few guys could operate them in the day? Saw somewhere? Not sure if these types of cranes were used with steel wrecking balls when demolishing old concrete buildings? Highly skilled operators. Crane is small and unique. Cool! Thank you/guys for all the work.
That creaking it made when it first backed up is familiar, I hear it every morning when I get up. The old Detroit seems to run better and better since it was awaken and run through some heat cycles.
Excellent video Johnathan :) and come as you plan at each video to get this crane out resting spot also think next few days this week should have out took home too! Love your plans always Johnathan :) and so excellent too!
@@waynegouin939 I was thinking the same thing. Tracks, bogies and drive chains could all use a good soak with it. Not his property so he may be reluctant to.
I believe the main reason Jonathon is being reluctant on drenching them cleat pivots, has to do with sand in the mud of that region; get them pivots too greasy/oily and they’ll just attract MORE crap. Get even more gummed up then already is. His logic is sound; just gotta get the beast in motion and allow the fight between WEIGHT and gravity to their work of friction braking of rust/roots & crap
Yes i would use waste engine oil all over the tracks the gears under the house. anywhere things move. i would call it dust or rust control for the EPA nice people. Used motor oil washes off easily. no problem with dirt build up. And the oil is going back in the ground from whence it came.
You gotta give some respect for the guys that left this machine there, they done used it until everything was used up, then kept on until it refused to go another inch. But your love of Machines is making it come alive!
Jonathan you need to name the playlist as ; Man vs Machine and Nature! True grit, determination, positive mind and stubborness to get that old crane running, turning and tracks moving. I salute you!
Got the feeling we are all but home on the next video, Congrats! I did cringe seeing the trees grow through the track. Aa a journeyman tool and die maker I had a chance to spend an afternoon in a M-41 tank on Camp Pickett, Virginia training course in the gunner seat. Visiting an outdoor classroom the demonstration never occured in our foreground. The study subject M-48 never appeared into view due to a sappling stripping the track off! Lesson learned: A broomstick diameter scrub can disable a tank when traversing the length on a hillside.
You know it's getting serious when Jonathan puts a hard hat on.
I have never seen him where one
Just what I was thinking.
I thought the same thing. When you play on the edges of dangerous a hard hat is required.
And the old school shiny metal one at that.
Who else was just *willing* the thing to move?!
yup but you know Jonathan will get it moving even if he has to push it.
The little crane that could...I think I can I think I can
I was on the edge of my seat, like a kid watching a scary movie, tremendous!
This is riveting! Even though we know our hero will prevail in the end :)
It is quiet remarkable what he has accomplished especially with his lung health concerns... You... Not the football players are my hero... I love how you say I don't know how to do something and then just go ahead and do it... You deserve 1meg viewers...
There is an old saying “ Inch by inch it’s a cinch”. Who ever said that never pulled anything out of the woods this old or this big. You’ve worked harder on this rescue than the old steam engine..... and that project wasn’t easy either. This has been an excellent video series, all hard work, with no drama but a hell of a lot of grit and determination. My hat is off to you Jonathan....👍👍👍
You said it.
J is a big inspiration to me More power to him.
There is no quit in JW. That man should be and is an inspiration to all 👍
Watched part 9 and went to bed. Woke up to part 10. It's been a good weekend!
looks like you are stuck in swing and travel at the same time. this was a common problem on these and you need to pull the cover between the two drums to check the sliding jaw clutches for the vertical travel and swing shafts. there should be 1/4 inch of clearance when disengaged between the jaws.
Just can't apply the swing lock, never got it un-stuck. Plan to chain it for temp.
@@jonathanw4942 im aware. Just looking at the video every time you change directions the house would swing the opposite way. i just did this on a 1020A and its worth a look and you can lube the sliding jaws at the very least.
@@jonathanw4942 Johnthan jack one side up off the ground unhook chain on the other side spin it and oil it till it gets free and do the other side
I assume you skip the part where I heated and heated and heated and beat and bang and pried on the house lock and it still would not move. Not quite sure why you didn't just come down here and lock it for me since it's so damn easy.
@@jonathanw4942 no i watched that. im just saying it looks like a powered swing when you change travel directions not free swinging because of the house lock not being engaged. Im not knocking you i just stated its a common issue on unit machines and worth a look. You've done a great job getting it going so far and if i was closer id be right there with ya.
I have ran many cable cranes in a scrap yard over the years so hear are some tips, Cable cranes can't walk and swing at the same time, the same drum and clutch that swings it also makes it walk, with the same lever, When you switch from swing to walk ease back and forth on the lever with one hand and work the swing \ walk handle with your other hand at the same time because there's a fork that you can't see that slides a gear up and down from walk into swing and moving the lever back a forth helps the teeth line up together, Also if you look at drum there is a adjustment that moves the shoes in closer to the drum, you can ease it in to gear a little until you see the adjuster inside the drum.Break the lock nut loose on one side and tighten the other nut in about a half a turn a little goes a long way ! But first i would shoot some baby powder inside the drum it helps the shoes bite and cleans the rust off the inside of the drum If you have any questions feel free to ask and have fun !,
This has to be the best channel on YT, great work by great guys
Johnathan should be sponsored by PB Blaster!
no company will sponsor a channel that uploads videos in 480p like its 2003
@@tempestnz1 : That's because he lives in a rural area & his internet provider sucks.
@@tempestnz1 if he recorded with an etch a sketch I would still watch his videos ! :-) :-) :-)
Hahaha etcha sketch me too buddy me too
@@tempestnz1 I watch at 240P cause my internet looks up if I try faster, Not all of us have a T1 line especially in Rural areas
I love this chanel, JW just HAS to get things working and moving, I admire that, and wish I could lend a hand. Thanks
The best work show on You Tube. Johnathan has amazing abilities.
A true McGuyver and Salvage One tv series rolled into one.....
At this point. If Jonathan said he and Nanna were heading out on a rubber boat with fishing line and a case of Pepsi to bring the Titanic to New York, I wouldn't laugh
You know. The ability to say "I don't know" is key to moving forward. It is when "experts" insist they "know" that is the greatest impediment to figuring out the right direction to take. Every time I hear Jonathan say "I don't know" immediately that allows a reset and he comes up with a new plan.
This is a great admission, I wish more people would say "I don't know" and then proceed to figure things out!
I wouldn't be surprised if Jonathans next project was to raise the Titanic.
With Jonathan involved, it would not only float again but he'd sail her home under her own power!
Jonathan: it's a bit of an issue the boat being at the bottom of the sea. Let me see if I can figure something out.
**Scene cuts to floating boat**
@Bob McCabe Before I read your post thought the same thing
@Bob McCabe - "That's not an issue"! Lol!
@@jfseal38
Ok folks we got her a floaten
need to contract with your grand kid to bring his bulldozer to clear up some of that brush
YEAH THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT! I feel like a little kid again, cheering on your videos. When I was a young buck (in my 20's) I worked for a Buick dealership that had a 1950's firetruck that they used in parades for advertising. Whichever mechanics got to the shop early, had the task of moving cars out of the shop and parking them outside. 1 morning the service manager tossed me the keys to the fire truck and told me to park it outside in the parking lot. Well me being so young and still a kid at heart, I took that thing for a ride around the block. I guess we are all still kids at heart. And I think that is why so many of us are enjoying this video series. We all played with toys like this when we were kids. And wished we could drive them in person. Looking forward to tomorrow's video
IT'S JONATHAN MY DAY JUST GOT BETTER FAST 😁😁😁😁😁😁
This work on the Crane has been one of My favorite groups of vides yet
Jonathan puts "Macgyver" to shame lol. Love every video, look forward to all of em! Thank you
I don't know that he puts him to shame, but, he definitely doesn't back down...always looking for an answer to the problem
Man I always get excited when I see you uploaded something about this!
I've worked on a few draglines in gravel pits, saw an old time operator pull out his air filters and knock them out over his clutches, the material in the filters, which was ultra fine sand, would help de-glaze the frictions
What you have achieved, Jon, is fantastic. Just making it move that far is a testament to your skill and sheer determination. I eagerly await the next episode. Mart in the UK.
Very impressive work getting her moving! I really enjoy watching how you “work the problem” until you’re successful. Looking forward to seeing what comes next.
This has got to be the ultimate revival! It was so good to watch it roll up out of that hole. I knew then that the battle was won.
Much better than "The Curse of Oak Island!"
Best first hand, ‘Get-it-running’ channel on TH-cam! Always great Jonathan! 👍👍
Won't be long now and you'll have to call your partner with the truck and trailer to come pick it up. Nothing has moved on this machine in 20+ years. Trees and mud and broken parts ain't enough to stop this recovery. Thanks again for your time and videos.
I LOVE YOUR PERSISTENCE AND INGINUITY.
Thumbed-Up before hitting play (as always)!
After watching, I’m more excited to see even more! You’ll get her out of there alright!
Fantastic work Sir!
Looking forward to her progress!
God Bless
😎
Nice work Thanks it's a saver!
I love this channel. I seldom miss an episode. My dad worked in the woods here in northern California and he ran an old Northwest to load logs with. Watching these videos brings back great memories when occasionally he let me go with him for a day. I'd sit behind him on a toolbox while he loaded the redwood logs in the trucks. I was too young but 3 of my brothers worked for the same company , 2 were cat skinners and 1 was a choker setter. Hard work all of it
Man I love seeing old equipment brought back to life. 👍🏻
I have been watching every episode with bated breath and it was so good to see this beast actually move for the first time. Awesome job young man and thank you for keeping me entertained during our 'covid lockdown' here in England.
That engine sounds great! I wish I was as optimistic as you, you had no doubt it would drive out of there, I would have been thinking how much it was worth in scrap.
Good stuff! This man amazes me. Genius
Beyond geniuses TECHNO. GOD
I am so enjoying seeing this old girl abandoned in the woods slowly coming back to life. Great work, Jonathan! Thanks for sharing it.
I think Jonathan had more external mental telepathy helping him get this thing to move. I had all the faith in Jonathan's ability to use the viewer's will to his best advantage. Thank you Jonathan for letting us be part of your project. Even any success is success indeed! Yay!
IT MOVES! CONGRATULATIONS!
Be safe and have fun!
Terry from South Carolina
Excellent Jonathan, glad to see it finally move. Well done 👍
22 years in the SEABEES, I sure miss the equipment! Thanks for another great "can do" video!
WOW very impressive !!!! It now moves forward and reverse. You are the person to get this old girl home JW. Am absolutely astounded on what you have achieved so far. Thanks also to your helpers. Can’t wait till next episode. Thanks for sharing. Stay healthy 🇬🇧
Appreciate how safe you are around those cables Jonathon.
And you sharing your time is priceless!
"Shouldn't be a problem " when JW says this....nothing is impossible.
This is the most exciting thing I've seen on YT, I just realized I'm sitting here with my muscles tight as that cable you're pulling with, whew!
Thanks for sharing this adventure. It helps relieve the winter covid cabin fever.
This is what keeps youtube (just about) watchable. If they had any sense they'd invite JW onto their board & let him loosen their clutches a bit!
"Won't even be an issue"!!! Lol!
This brings back memories for me. 25 years ago I bought a Koehring 503, it was in a parking lot tho not in the woods. Sat a long time, so similar arthritis issues. The Budda engine was gone, 350 Chevy in it's place, running on 5 or 6 cylinders. Eventually, after slathering the under carriage with used motor oil and several pounds of grease in the fittings, it did move. Similar to this one at first. But it got better with eventual adjustments to clutches, and replacement of a few worn parts. If it would sit 6 months of no use, arthritis would set in yet again, and the oil slather'in and greasing ritual would need repeating. Most times, someone would have to lay under it while moving, and bar the dog clutches in or out to make it turn. Fun times. It's long gone now. If you see a fire hydrant, and it says Kennedy Valve on it....there just might be some of an old Koehring 503 in those hydrant castings.
Now that’s it is moving I can’t wait too see it at your cruise in!
My grandpa use to run a dragline but the one he had was actually on the back of a big straight truck. He lived in south Carolina and drove to west palm beach Florida and used it to clean the canals for the farmers. I have been watching this series and I think you are doing great things by saving this old equipment.
yahoo it is moving well just a little bit BUT ITS MOVING 👍👍👍👍
Get a Gallen of Fuld film and a paint brush put the track and chain that will help move easer
Thanks for sharing Jonathan and thank you Scott for your help and support in this project. It's alive sending good vibes 👍
If that were my crane, I would do what every old timer tells you not to do and I would dump drain oil on the rusty track pins. Those rusty pins gobble huge torque. You can always wash it out later. It is great to see it running well and moving a little. Good luck getting it to the road. I am guessing that Delray Jed will be able to haul it. Thanks as always to you and Kathy for GREAT content!
I am just so amazed at how u just don’t give up on things if more people had ur drive today I don’t think this country would be in the shape it is today I really take my hat off to u thanks for taking us alone with ya I know I appreciate it a lot
Absolutely loving this series. Jonathan, you are a magician with stuff like this. Thoroughly captivating content.
This is a good type of drama! Looking forward to tomorrow.
That cf manufacturing winch box came in handy again, if I ever get a skid steer I’ll have to steal the design.
I damn near snapped the arm rests off my chair helping push!!
The small accomplishments that get us excited are major leaps towards your goals! Great job!
You're a *beacon* of inspiration Jonathan! I admire your craftsmanship and your determination to never give up on rescuing an old piece of iron from a would-be grave!! This video was a nail biter! Glad to see it move my friend :)
Dude, the cheater pipe on the control handle, sticking out the window ! ? ! ? ! LOVE IT ! ! ! Made me give you a "right on" fist pump in the air ! ! ! Gotta love a 5 foot cheater bar !
I've got several. Sooner or later you're gonna need one.
John Deere sells graphite in big bottles. We used to mix a bottle of graphite with 2 gallons of diesel in a garden sprayer and use it for chain lube. We found it would also help free up rusty things too. Might be worth spraying the tracks and rollers with this mix.
Great job as always, and I can't wait for the next video!
Really enjoying this series!
A thrill watching this old iron coming to life. I am a fan of old equipment.
John - that hardhat does it! GREAT to see the old dude move again. Quite the story!!! Keep on!
Here's another project for you: An old USAF friend told me saw a locomotive laying in the bottom of a canyon in the mountains east of San Diego..... 😂
Johnathon your videos are so inspiring and you are going too get that crane out of the woods thanks
Good hearing 614 running!!! Now making it move, I'm willing it, lets go!!!!!!!!!! Awaiting next video, Robin Jo
I needed a little Jonathan W before going to church. Thanks
I think PB BLASTER should send you a couple of gallons of their product. it is great stuff and you using it says a lot how good it is. Better than the Super Bowl comericals that cost millions of dollars. And all of JW watchers are going to buy more. Glad to see the swamp monster leaving the woods, if it was my problem I would have giving up long ago.. A++++ Jonathan and your crew.
Things are looking better, big steps every day.
Thanks for sharing
Central California Watching
Who the hell would give this video a thumbs down? C'mon, really?
haters and edgelords trying to look cool, there's always a few
Kiddies whose Mommies don't know they're still awake past their bedtime.
Aww man this is true americana fixing things instead of going out and in debt buying some cheepo Chinese junk
Cathy had some of that camouflage makeup n clothes going on. Good video Cathy.. lol. Your getting it Jonathan. Mr crane owner..
I’m sure someone read JW “The Little Engine That Could” when he was a toddler and he must have been paying attention!!!
Man, I remember that book when I was a kid 65 years ago !
You are one talented person and only wish I could find someone around my home with your skills. This is by far one of your most interesting video series and appreciate the extra effort making it and very informative discussion as to entire process. Am certain everyone has old equipment around their place but no one smart enough to fix it back to an operational status.
Its moving get under it and soak everything with diesel and old sump oil, give it a birthday!
That's kinda what I was thinking. They need to use a 2 gal Weed sprayer to soak a large percentage of the whole machine. Of course, who am I to say, just the act of getting it running is a miracle.
Baby steps!! Congratulations on getting it to move and all the other work you’ve done
Good to see it moving. In the beginning of this series I would’ve bet that machine was to far gone. But it’s got johnathan. You never give up on anything that I’ve seen.
This is so much more interesting than just a "will it start" video ! On the edge of my seat hoping nothing major breaks . It's a mechanical cliff hanger !
Hard hat FTW
Almost there! I was helping him yank on the sticks too!!!! Thanks for sharing the experience with us and thanks for saving a tired piece of iron.
I could watch your videos all day
seems like the amount of work to get everything moving and operating just adds to the pleasure level when done. Good work here!
I'm enjoying your videos. The last time I saw a Neals Unit crane working was near Edinburgh Scotland in 1972.
HELL YEAH !!!! Look at that !!!!
Things will work better when you guys get the crane home it's always hard working on equipment in the field thanks for the videos
Your videos are the most anticipated on the internet.
Please mister, can I have more oil?
Outstanding!
Best regards from Indiana.
It's Walking!..ground looks like it's firmed up some too...sure looks like it wants out of there & a new home with a welder & Bridgeport close by...I'm seeing some good progress here - Real Good Progress
Great program!🤗 Learning much about these old cranes. Well built stuff. These old cranes required many skills to use them. Was it correct how few guys could operate them in the day? Saw somewhere? Not sure if these types of cranes were used with steel wrecking balls when demolishing old concrete buildings? Highly skilled operators. Crane is small and unique. Cool! Thank you/guys for all the work.
It moved, and the world is saved. Thanks Jonathan
That creaking it made when it first backed up is familiar, I hear it every morning when I get up. The old Detroit seems to run better and better since it was awaken and run through some heat cycles.
Excellent video Johnathan :) and come as you plan at each video to get this crane out resting spot also think next few days this week should have out took home too! Love your plans always Johnathan :) and so excellent too!
Man I woulda soaked the hell out of the tracks those are stuck like nuts.
Used motor oil, pour it on.
@@waynegouin939 I was thinking the same thing. Tracks, bogies and drive chains could all use a good soak with it. Not his property so he may be reluctant to.
@@waynegouin939 diesel works faster
I believe the main reason Jonathon is being reluctant on drenching them cleat pivots, has to do with sand in the mud of that region; get them pivots too greasy/oily and they’ll just attract MORE crap. Get even more gummed up then already is. His logic is sound; just gotta get the beast in motion and allow the fight between WEIGHT and gravity to their work of friction braking of rust/roots & crap
Yes i would use waste engine oil all over the tracks the gears under the house. anywhere things move. i would call it dust or rust control for the EPA nice people. Used motor oil washes off easily. no problem with dirt build up. And the oil is going back in the ground from whence it came.
Jonathan, you are amazing! That was so exciting to see that thing move. 👍
Thank you ! Keep them coming Jonathan !
You gotta give some respect for the guys that left this machine there, they done used it until everything was used up, then kept on until it refused to go another inch. But your love of Machines is making it come alive!
You’re a national treasure brother. Dang you’re an inspiration and a half.
Jonathan you need to name the playlist as ; Man vs Machine and Nature!
True grit, determination, positive mind and stubborness to get that old crane running, turning and tracks moving. I salute you!
Got the feeling we are all but home on the next video, Congrats! I did cringe seeing the trees grow through the track. Aa a journeyman tool and die maker I had a chance to spend an afternoon in a M-41 tank on Camp Pickett, Virginia training course in the gunner seat. Visiting an outdoor classroom the demonstration never occured in our foreground. The study subject M-48 never appeared into view due to a sappling stripping the track off! Lesson learned: A broomstick diameter scrub can disable a tank when traversing the length on a hillside.
You know shit just got real when Jonathan puts his hard hat on.
You are a very determined man,love your grit and smarts from West Va
Great series. Looking like it's going to be home soon 👍