Diesel Roller Compactor First Start in 30 years!! Can it be saved??

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  • @RobertPerrigoOkiechopper
    @RobertPerrigoOkiechopper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +822

    I remember when I could do all of this in the field, but now I'm lucky to get on my wheelchair from the sofa due to being 68 and living with Multiple sclerosis that robbed me of any leg use now for 15 years . Your channel brings a lot of memories & puts a smile on my face of when things were better. Never take walking for granted. I'm a fan, Bob.

    • @wurly164
      @wurly164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Its nice to look back on good memories, best of luck to you.

    • @dans_Learning_Curve
      @dans_Learning_Curve 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Bob, thanks for giving us that can walk something to be grateful for!
      Yes, we humans do forget and take a lot for granted!

    • @tomrausch7014
      @tomrausch7014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      While the first 45 years I ran, I’m sitting out the rest too with MS, unless I lose the ability to transfer. 63 and blessed that I still drive, work part time and get around a bit.
      I enjoy watching Matt in his youth and skill working out in the cold. Hope he gets his shop up soon.

    • @safffff1000
      @safffff1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Google, carnivore diet and Multiple sclerosis

    • @clintonroushff7068
      @clintonroushff7068 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      God bless you

  • @HankJr.
    @HankJr. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    The challenge of getting old engines running after they’ve sat for so long is so satisfyingly fun. Not always wallet friendly but worth it when your hard work and persistence pays off.

    • @cg8469
      @cg8469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      "Not always wallet friendly"
      Well...... compared to the alternative...... yes it is lmao

    • @devdoesitbest6974
      @devdoesitbest6974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's even more wallet friendly when you watch someone else do it

    • @HankJr.
      @HankJr. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cg8469 You’re not wrong 😂

  • @knumbtummy
    @knumbtummy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    If anyone deserves a dry, warm/cold workshop with a ceiling hoist, it's you. You work through some tough crap to put out some awesome content.

    • @the_darkgameryt
      @the_darkgameryt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i agree

    • @toffer99
      @toffer99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And all his jobs seem to get bigger, weirder and harder. That makes the channel worth watching.

    • @cv507
      @cv507 ปีที่แล้ว

      ´MäuceLätte ville kämm vv

  • @teddysponsler6220
    @teddysponsler6220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was an Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Operator myself for well over 30 yrs.
    Here something you're going to like, instead of using ether, soca rag and Diesel and put it over your intake it'll be the fastest startup you've ever seen on a diesel engine.

  • @donnamcnichol7433
    @donnamcnichol7433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +345

    The joy you get when starting an old piece of equipment is so heart warming

    • @Military-Museum-LP
      @Military-Museum-LP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I get joy feeling I finally did something right!

    • @chilee6994
      @chilee6994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There are many people that wouldn't give this thing time of day.. except for a scrap collector

    • @johnkoury1116
      @johnkoury1116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is always a great feeling !!!

    • @willb3018
      @willb3018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The joy we get ain't bad either. 😉 😁 Keep 'em coming Matt.

    • @bobbob-jy5li
      @bobbob-jy5li 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes

  • @brucepeebles4939
    @brucepeebles4939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Those type of GlowPlugs are wired through a low-value resistor. (less than 1 Ohm) The resistor drops the 12v down to ~ 9.5v. This resistor often takes the form of a "GlowPlug indicator" which is simply a short coil of nichrome wire which gets red-hot so you can see it working. (of-course, the hotter the indicator gets, the lower the voltage to the GPs.... self-regulating)

    • @petepeeff5807
      @petepeeff5807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Exactly

    • @Clyntonsshed
      @Clyntonsshed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah just came here to see if someone had commented this and we are good

    • @davidnull5590
      @davidnull5590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The resistor's purpose is to limit the amount of current that can flow through the glow plugs, the value if the resistor can be calculated using Ohm's Law. Without having the resistor in the circuit the heating element in the glow plugs will quickly burn out. Perhaps use a multimeter to check the old glow plugs for continuity.

    • @JohnDoe-bd5sz
      @JohnDoe-bd5sz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Also he talked about these glow plugs being in series, but the way they were mounted, they would be in parallel, giving the full voltage to each plug, instead of splitting it 3 ways, if they were in series.

    • @arnearne12345
      @arnearne12345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      did not know that that's a neat and simple setup i love it!

  • @mariusd5913
    @mariusd5913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Im an electrical engineer. My tip is not to tin the tips of your cables as solder is a poor conductor and oxidize very quickly and encourage breaks near your connector when fibrating, it matters at high currents. Usually copper to copper contact is the best. But if you are going to tin thick wires like that its best to use a solder bath, you can use a tin you heat up with solder inside until it is a liquid bath. then put some flux on the cable you want to tin and dip it in the molten solder. But first prize is a proper crimping tool with the correct size lugs and go copper on copper.

    • @lutsifer5847
      @lutsifer5847 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I personally also use some copper paste on the contacts

    • @Mr.NiceGuy80
      @Mr.NiceGuy80 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I solder a lot of smaller wires for RC projects. I like to lay copper on copper overlapping end to end twist them together, then solder with heat shrink. It usually holds pretty well.

  • @davidcarroll8533
    @davidcarroll8533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good morning Matt,
    We know you are a super busy man. But we have come to rely on your weekly videos. I think I speak for all your subs. When I ask you to PLEASE post a new one,
    Thank you.

  • @letsdoit7630
    @letsdoit7630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    Hi Matt. Personally, taking into the account the amount of hours this unit might work for the rest of its life, I would keep the bearings as is, just grease them properly,

    • @dphoenix1
      @dphoenix1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Seconded. Especially if you need it up and running for prepping the shop land, and you can swing the shaft repair, I’d just go bare minimum for it to do it’s job.
      As for engine fixes, that diesel needs no power to run once started (save the electric fuel pump - if you don’t replace the mechanical lift pump - but that massive battery would run that temp pump for a loooong time), so I’d just leave the alternator for another time, and charge the battery manually when needed.
      It sucks not being able to fix something the right way, but sometimes you gotta take a look at the reality of the situation and act accordingly. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good enough 🙂

    • @rickaser2383
      @rickaser2383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@dphoenix1 Agree, it isn't going to be forever, just a couple (maybe) of uses. grease it, weld the shaft as true as you can, slap it back together.

    • @edwinhsingmaster9135
      @edwinhsingmaster9135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      VW Rabbit glow plugs would probably work (junk yard?)if you can find them. Glad that third cylinder found some compression. Before oil change, but after Glow plug removal, might shoot some SeaFoam in each cyl and let it sit for a few. Might soften the ring grove crud. Cleaning with compressed air is OK, IF the valves are closed.

    • @AffordBindEquipment
      @AffordBindEquipment 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      totally agree. that thing turns so slow that I don't think it would make any difference. clean em, grease em, and put it back together. maybe add a grease fitting if possible to keep them lubed.

    • @travelinman70
      @travelinman70 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      In the army I drove a M-578 recovery vehicle that had bad bearing in the rear tension wheel. thing would pop like crazy but would go.

  • @____________________________.x
    @____________________________.x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Soldering that cable was the wrong thing to do. All that happens is the solder moves down the core making the cable stiff and now prone to the wires cracking under vibration. The solder will also deform over time, the alloy structure will then crumble and the connection will work loose. This is also why you don't 'crimp and solder' either. The best solution would have been to crimp a connector on the end (which gives you a perfect gas tight cold weld joint in theory) and then bolt the eyelet down. The next best (maybe) solution would be to push dielectric grease down into the cable core and then clamp it down, or just get a better battery clamp.
    Anyone who says different is still listening to what his Grandad did on WWI submarines, or has never worked in industry where we have quality standards and calibration records for miles over every single detail of this cable termination process.
    But good job on using some kind of crimp tool for the other connectors, that's better than 99.999% of other TH-camrs.
    You can actually get solder type battery cables, but they just suck unless you can somehow clamp down the cable

  • @Darthreloy
    @Darthreloy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    DAMN man, that was such a cool repair up until the end! I hope they give you a break because I would like to see more videos on this repair.

  • @MrRoberoni117
    @MrRoberoni117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    That shaft looks like a job for Curtis at Cutting Edge Engineering!! Nice work Matt! Thank you for sharing!

    • @lovemypajero
      @lovemypajero 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was said the same thing when I saw the shaft broken.

    • @k1ngZ4PP4
      @k1ngZ4PP4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Love that channel!

    • @tedjoubert4815
      @tedjoubert4815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same thought exactly lol!

    • @AtlasLathe
      @AtlasLathe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Keith Fenner or Abom would be a lot cheaper to ship to than Curtis

  • @Bobsutubes
    @Bobsutubes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    Good video Matt. IMO you do not need to have that machine fixed for a 30 year lifecycle. At this point it time it only needs to be good enough to get you through the next project or 2. The way that shaft looks broken it seems like it was dropped to have it shear off like that. I would weld the shaft back as concentric as possible, re-grease the bearings and slap it back together and see what happens. It would be a nice piece of equipment even if you only get it running enough to serve your immediate purpose. Good Luck...

    • @fishsticks4981
      @fishsticks4981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dope

    • @brucepeebles4939
      @brucepeebles4939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Good Point!! There is no need for perfect concentricity... After all, it is SUPPOSED to vibrate. However: the shoulders and diameters do need to be accurate. No matter, a lathe can handle that kind of stuff.

    • @Roca89
      @Roca89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree, just clean all the rust you can off of bearings, clean with diesel, regrease it, repair shaft the cheapest way you can

    • @JawzXlives
      @JawzXlives 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@brucepeebles4939 I've fixed several smaller shafts with an arc welder, grinder, and skate wheels mounted on a wooden frame as a roller. Then I bought a cheap old lathe... Mine is only 48in between centers, which is enough for anything I've worked on.

    • @steveofire56765
      @steveofire56765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Agreed. If your old employer wants too much to machine it then a "farmer fix" would be acceptable. Find centers of broken shafts, drill out for dowels or 1" all-thread, V out gap, fillet weld. Probably won't even matter if shaft is straight

  • @jerryleejohnsonjr1377
    @jerryleejohnsonjr1377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Old diesels first starting up never gets old.......good job Matt!

  • @Mr.Exquisite
    @Mr.Exquisite ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a quick tip from myself, an electrical engineer from Austria: NEVER put solder onto stranded wire if you are not going to solder it! 1st, solder is much more malleable than copper, so the whole screw terminal can loosen up over time and cause arc-outs, and 2nd, since now there is 2 metals involved, a lot more corrosion will happen... What you can do tho is firmly pre-crimp the stranded wire to get the strands denser together, so screwing them down should not be that big of a hassle :)

  • @edvansprolant7584
    @edvansprolant7584 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am no mechanic but I like what you do is Ok or wrong it's your dollar but you got my attension 😎👍

  • @mummabear01
    @mummabear01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Hats off to the excavator! It's a multipurpose tool. It's an excavator, a hoist, a puller... it does it all!

    • @daveogarf
      @daveogarf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      *Honey Bear* - It's a Swiss Army-vator

    • @yowser8780
      @yowser8780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also a fumigator for the property !

    • @brucepeebles4939
      @brucepeebles4939 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was not aware that Kobelco sold bearing-pullers - LOL

    • @manfredschmalbach9023
      @manfredschmalbach9023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Everythig's a hammer - besides the chisel: that's screwdriver ....

    • @kruleworld
      @kruleworld 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Remember. the right tool for the right job.

  • @donfillenworth5702
    @donfillenworth5702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Something satisfying about standing in a cloud of smoke by a racing engine and spraying starting fluid. Gotta love it! Love your channel. Thanks for sharing.

  • @hooter7003
    @hooter7003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I was surprised to see it actually cleaned up after a fair amount of fuel ,runs nice.
    It will start much easer when the glow plugs are working 😎👍🇦🇺

  • @pdsrenos
    @pdsrenos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would get the alternator rebuilt, fix the lift pump, clean lube and reuse all bearings, weld the shaft, etc. It will last as long as you need it, after that you can decide if you want to restore it.

  • @DoRC
    @DoRC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Are you sure that glow plug voltage range wasn't 9 to 15 volts? It's very strange for them to have the lower voltage listed second.

    • @thecorbies
      @thecorbies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Having looked at the spec for that glow plug online, I think it's more likely 9.5V

    • @DoRC
      @DoRC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@webra77 I'm not sure that's what the specification shows though. I mean 12 volts / 3 would be 4 volts and if they were meant to run on 6 volts 6 volts / 3 would be 2 neither of which match what was on the plug

    • @DoRC
      @DoRC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thecorbies makes sense although that is a strange voltage.

    • @thecorbies
      @thecorbies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@webra77 I'm not at all sure you're correct in that assumption.
      The way Matt showed them connected - before he disconnected them was definitely in parallel. i.e. 12V (or9.5V) directly to each GP

    • @webra77
      @webra77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@thecorbies Yes you might be right. But all the old tractors I have been tinkering with that have the same glow plugs they where connected in series so I assumed it would be the same way on this motor.

  • @molyoxide164
    @molyoxide164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    You’re showing many reasons on why that bigger excavator was worth buying, seems like a very handy machine.

  • @kentmckean6795
    @kentmckean6795 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    31:52 Yes, you can series connect two 12V light bulbs on 24V, no problem, but... Your connection of the three glow plugs are in parallel, NOT series so each is seeing full battery voltage. Unless you put a load resistor in line with the glow plugs, you are going to burn them out rather quickly.

    • @travelinman70
      @travelinman70 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If they were in series, then an in-line resistor would be in the wiring and he probably would have seen that.

  • @davidnaudi2601
    @davidnaudi2601 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just let all your collection of compactors run free on the pad. I’m sure it would be compacted in no time.
    Great video watched it twice. Be a handy machine if not going to cost to much to fix

  • @walterwhitaker1395
    @walterwhitaker1395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Hey Matt! My thinking on the roller bearings is if the cages aren't damaged then the rollers will work fine. The pitting is from sitting not skidding. Put them back in and use a moly grease. They are load bearing and low speed they should be just fine.

    • @wyattgardner3552
      @wyattgardner3552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Reuse bearings. The slow speed shouldn't be an issue.
      For the shaft, doubt it needs to be truly straight. A welder that bevels each end and gets good penetration followed by lathe to smooth out weld.

    • @infoanorexic
      @infoanorexic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@wyattgardner3552 I was thinking that, but also center drilling, boring, and putting a hard pin of appropriate size ... kingpin from an old Freightliner, for example ... in the repair area, to reduce the chance of another shear breaking in the same spot. It would likely do one of two things: Fail right away, or, outlast the rest of the machine. If it comes to "damned if you do, damned if you don't" and I have the means to "do," I'd try it.
      I've seen much sketchier repairs work, much to my surprise.

    • @spaight711
      @spaight711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@infoanorexic Can’t tell until the stub gets pushed out, but if the shaft is symmetrical you can flip it end for end so the repair side isn’t getting the torque from the engine. Weld repair should be plenty strong just to be a bearing journal.

    • @therealgrizzly
      @therealgrizzly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Are they that slow spinning?
      The shaft will spin at the rpm of the engine (around 2500rpm is my guess) since it looks like a 1:1 ratio between engine and shaft.

    • @morganheberling
      @morganheberling 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      good info sir. thank you.

  • @donaldmallory1977
    @donaldmallory1977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My deceased brother-in-law was a heavy equipment mechanic. I would have loved to watch your video's with him. God bless you and your family.

  • @TrinomCZ
    @TrinomCZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Mat, every alternator need field excitation to work. It can be either internal, nor external. Check your alternator and if you find F or L terminal unhooked, it cannot work. If it has L terminal, that means there is an internal regulator and it just needs an indicator lamp hooked up to 12V. If you find F terminal, you will need external regulator and the lamp.

    • @adamvanostrand2664
      @adamvanostrand2664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Earlier in the video if you look closely the wires are cut going to the alternator, that is where you need to Excite the field, matt can look up a wiring diagram and figure it out pretty easily

    • @Watchyn_Yarwood
      @Watchyn_Yarwood 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Plenty of vids on YT to put a Delco 10si on old equipment. Easy as pie, works every time. I've done it several times. Delco Gold 334-2114 $50 on Amazon is what I use.

    • @Watchyn_Yarwood
      @Watchyn_Yarwood 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/QVUL0S704AE/w-d-xo.html

    • @morganheberling
      @morganheberling 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you for that useful info. i appreciate you.

  • @Thaine98
    @Thaine98 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't help it but shake hands with danger is playing in the back of my head during a lot of the tear down at the end.

  • @herdware
    @herdware 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Most people would just have given up when they saw the broken shaft. Hope the repair cost will be reasonable. It would be a shame to have put all this time and money into it just to fall on the last hurdle.

  • @agw5425
    @agw5425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It is a pleasure to watch you solve "simple" problems that do actually have a solution when we are surrounded by some that are so big they are hard to even comprehend. Thanks for letting us tag along on your journey.

  • @SeanHodgins
    @SeanHodgins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Are you sure this wasn't a 6V system before? That would make sense for the glow plugs to be 5-9V and the alternator not charging a 12V battery.

    • @megape95
      @megape95 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Never seen a deutz like this with 6volt system before. You will get way to much amps with a diesel starter

    • @elijahparedes9172
      @elijahparedes9172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      6v would have a generator not alternator.

    • @gtb81.
      @gtb81. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@elijahparedes9172 they do make 6v alternators, i remember specifically they make them for old cars like a model A

    • @timwatson682
      @timwatson682 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Nope - 3 glow plugs in series across 12V is 4V per plug. 13.8V is 4.6V..

    • @timwatson682
      @timwatson682 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Except I'm not paying attention. They're not in series if they are wired on a common rail like that. Pay attention before commenting :-)

  • @Xlaxsauce
    @Xlaxsauce 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's like your Dr. Frankenstein, bringing something long dead back to life

  • @donbennington677
    @donbennington677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Hi Matt. I.Rooting for you on this one. I've seen you resurrect a lot of dead and dying machinery and hope this turns out to be another success. I think this video should have had a health warning, I almost passed out while holding my breath among that exhaust smoke. Looking forward to seeing the new shop

  • @robertpowell7672
    @robertpowell7672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The drum bearings are called Self Aligning bearings Matt.

  • @charlesangell_bulmtl
    @charlesangell_bulmtl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are SWEET little engines...They work quite nicely on a 6" water pump, (at the landfill) the little engine saw ZERO maintenance as evidenced by the rebuild paint on oil filter. SOOO I asked the boss if it could get service with some other equipt. Did my heart good ...SAY, knew an old man with VWs & MBs who would use NOTHING but WD40 as start aid...

  • @thomasbrown9402
    @thomasbrown9402 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As soon as you said you had a puller for that bearing but didn't have the right tool for it, I was like, "Dude, you have the excavator right there".

  • @frankdeegan8974
    @frankdeegan8974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    One has to take into account the economics of where and how this channel is supported. What finances Matt has to function with, and how much can this machine generate for the business verses lease or rent a replacement. Plus he needs one in less than a week.

    • @SecurityHawk12
      @SecurityHawk12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well...he can probably rent one. This thing looks like a money pit, including the money he isn't making while working on it.

  • @backpi
    @backpi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Matt I really admire guy's like you that ain't afraid to just jump in and repair something that you've never experienced. 👊🏾😁

    • @johnwudarcki9315
      @johnwudarcki9315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That’s the difference between a mechanic and a parts replacer

    • @gertraba4484
      @gertraba4484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@johnwudarcki9315 yeah Matt makes mcguyver look like a hack

    • @CopprRIP
      @CopprRIP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gertraba4484 MacGyver was only going by the script....

  • @Dinglebells123
    @Dinglebells123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those glowplugs each draw current, so hooked in series, they cut the power by 3volts each. this makes it possible for the glowplugs to be hooked to 12 volts without damaging them. each engine will have an extra resistor somewhere to cut the current extra, if the series does not cut voltage enough. Alternately, Glowplugs take time to heat before high voltage can damage them, so use them for a shorter time if you use straight 12 volts.

  • @neerdowells1
    @neerdowells1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your enthusiasm!!!

  • @budlvr
    @budlvr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I DEFINITELY want to see the next video on this roller; Hope it's worth while repairing ! Great video Wes !

    • @PaulHigginbothamSr
      @PaulHigginbothamSr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wes huh? Yah someone has my watching schedule. This vibrator will tow around and smash the gunge back into table top under floor. Gravel in setting before vibrating down into floor with side concrete beams angled towards center of floor shaped for strong floor beams around sides that go straight down around sides to stop cold from seeping under floor.

  • @paulravitsky2898
    @paulravitsky2898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'd recommend putting a fuse in series with the hot lead to the key switch to protect your wiring. Hopefully you can get her back together. Keep up the great work!

  • @willienolegs8928
    @willienolegs8928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Keep up the good work, you never fail!

  • @firewalker1372
    @firewalker1372 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super excited, glad you are taking us along for the ride.

  • @timothysmith5769
    @timothysmith5769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Matt's work ethic is impressive. Never say die...

  • @deanmills5106
    @deanmills5106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Every time I watch one of your videos I find myself wanting to be there helping you. It is so interesting learning how the different machines function. I love your work ethic and your approach to problems.

    • @dubuque1
      @dubuque1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I retired last year, not much set aside. But if I lived close, I would love to just be a 2nd set of hands to help, always loved tinkering, but not to the level Matt does. I wait anxiously each week for the next segment, this one was pretty long as well :)

  • @gordonagent7037
    @gordonagent7037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Matt, first off well done on getting the motor running. I know the shaft and bearing is a different story so I hope everything falls into place there. I admire your determination and can’t wait for the dream workshop build to begin. Good luck at the machine shop

  • @proprietary1
    @proprietary1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! You never know what your getting into until its apart. Keep up the good work my dude!

  • @Military-Museum-LP
    @Military-Museum-LP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That was cool to watch the fast forward as the exhaust stopped smoking. She was cleaning her self as it warmed up.

  • @willbshaw
    @willbshaw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The glow plugs are in parallel, not series. You could measure resistance on each one if you take the wires off. If you get new plugs, you should put something in series to control the current.

    • @jonka1
      @jonka1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes to all that!

  • @davecody5997
    @davecody5997 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing how clean the exhaust is!!

  • @zman92630
    @zman92630 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your enthusiasm and ingenuity to get 'er goin again! Kudos bro.

  • @burninpwder76
    @burninpwder76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    good to hear the old engine up and running. I was cheering when it finally caught and kept going
    If costs get too high on the repair it may still be useful as a static roller. seal up the end flanges and fill it with water for weight. And you will have a massive pair of steel balls for the next project that requires them. or some amusing shop art or vehicle decoration lol. Would love to see the old roller going again but with all the repair and parts needed at today's prices I'm wondering if it will be prohibitively expensive.

  • @johntitel8992
    @johntitel8992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Watching these videos, reminds me of my father in law. He was a logger and was always working on his skidder, maintaining or improving. You are a lot like him, could fix anything and I used to love help him doing it. Thank you.

  • @doulasscott3845
    @doulasscott3845 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck with your repair and finding parts !

  • @alanduncan3337
    @alanduncan3337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You have so much good will out there Matt. I know it's not a route you want to go down but I'd happily donate money just to see that roller fixed. It would be one less piece of equipment in the scrapyard. I can't be the only one who thinks that. I'd love to see it functioning. Cheers

  • @KarenL-qt7dy
    @KarenL-qt7dy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Hi Matt!! Your joy at getting this started is contagious! Had me grinning from ear to ear, and SO happy for you!! I truly hope that you can get this machine repaired as cheaply and as quickly as possible. If it's outside of your budget, and probably will be, just rent a roller to get your shop started. I'm pretty sure that is much more important to you than fixing this roller. I will be sol thrilled when you have a nice warm shop to do your magic in, and not have to be out in the cold, wind, rain and snow anymore. Wishing you the best.

  • @kaydog2008
    @kaydog2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The two end balls create the vibration just have to make sure there installed the right way from each other.🤔👍

  • @downrightme6811
    @downrightme6811 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your passion for old equipment ❤

  • @thomasmorse6692
    @thomasmorse6692 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminds me of Jerry Reed singing "She got the gold mine, I got the shaft!" Well, we learned something but sometimes learning is kinda tough. Lol

  • @not-pc6937
    @not-pc6937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I wouldn’t worry to much about the bearings Matt - for the work your gonna do a clean and repack should be fine - my heart sank when I saw that shaft and I saw your mood change as well- fingers crossed the fix isn’t to expensive - as for the glow plugs- alternator ect they can wait it’ll run just fine to get your pad packed down even if you do have to charge the batteries every now and then- all that aside that motor sure sounded sweet when she fired up 👍all the best mate from Tasmania

  • @nevillekinsley5610
    @nevillekinsley5610 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Absolutely loved the video. There is no other way I would have been able to see the workings of such a machine. Thanks 👍

  • @allenjanoch
    @allenjanoch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i enjoy how far you have made it and all the hard work you do and i know life is not easy and not always fast but you doing a lot and it shows and keep it up and cant wait to see what you have next in plan hope to see more old iron running or moving again keep it up

  • @edwardroberts2997
    @edwardroberts2997 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello,
    you remind me of days gone by when I use to service Fords back in the 60,s and 70,s also use to service johnson and Evinrude
    outboard motors I now am 80 years young and love working with my hands so do miss those days.

  • @busrsq
    @busrsq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It is very common to have a 9.5v glow plug on a 12v system for a faster glow and a bit less draw on a battery when you need it to start

  • @frankkirby5763
    @frankkirby5763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Matt, I believe I would think long and hard before I threw any significant money at this. I guess you could use it to maintain your road, in the long term. Best of luck to you. Really enjoy your videos. You deserve the dream shop.

    • @walkertongdee
      @walkertongdee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      he never throws money on anything lol.

    • @ShaneMundane
      @ShaneMundane 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@walkertongdee The starter alone was already 400 bucks. With all the stuff to repair it could cost like 2k to fix it all, not even counting all the time spent doing it. Personally I think this thing is a lost cause, but maybe Matt proves me wrong.

    • @DonAshcraft
      @DonAshcraft 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@walkertongdee exactly 💰

    • @kenore4003
      @kenore4003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If nothing else it generates a video. Doing this as a full time job requires a continuous flow of work.

    • @ShaneMundane
      @ShaneMundane 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kenore4003 Doing what as a full time job? Matt isn't a full time youtuber.

  • @Madpegasusmax
    @Madpegasusmax 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video , really like the revival of this machines :D

  • @rustycartee657
    @rustycartee657 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video your endurance and enthusiasm is wonderful. Thx

  • @michaelwalsh98
    @michaelwalsh98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video Matt, we use to repair old machines like that. Drill and tap the shaft, screw in a threaded stud to reinforce it. V it out real good for deep penatration, and weld it together with 7018 rod. Good luck !

  • @Harryrcb
    @Harryrcb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Matt you are nuts ,that is why I love watching your channel. Getting that engine running was classic and your enthusiasm is over the top. Exactly how I feel when I get something to work that re@lly shouldn’t. I’m looking forward to your next episode on this roller please don’t make us wait too long.

  • @conga1
    @conga1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that moment when it fires up for the first time for you. Magical!

  • @pdnetzer9561
    @pdnetzer9561 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You ROCK Matt! I hope you can get it back together as long as it doesn’t break the bank!

  • @xephael3485
    @xephael3485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    When you have a box, add some extra cable or a service loop so if you have to cut and replace stuff in the future you have a little bit of extra cable to work with... Should also consider running wires in plastic or metal conduit for protection.

  • @kelleysimonds5945
    @kelleysimonds5945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent results on the engine. I hope the shaft can be repaired or replaced. Just like you, I hate to see vintage equipment trashed if it can be brought back to life.

  • @countrycartier
    @countrycartier 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoa! What a job. Good luck with this one. Great video!

  • @ryangreene6927
    @ryangreene6927 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your Excitement is an awesome sight to see. Congratulations man.

  • @cedric1958
    @cedric1958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hi Matt!
    As an alternative to heat and acid core solder on battery leads: use one of your large copper ring lug, crimp and cut off ring. It makes a quality ferrule.

    • @larrybolhuis1049
      @larrybolhuis1049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have also seen those who work on Solar setups say that adding solder to the wires for this use hurts conductivity. Since their setups need to run high current for many hours maybe it matters more to them. However I like your lug idea!

  • @racingblonde
    @racingblonde 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The problems just keep coming... My heart goes out to you Matt. Bet getting that engine started seems like a year ago now. Chin up and keep on fighting. 🍀🍀🍀

  • @alex4alexn
    @alex4alexn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    just cool seeing you take it apart

  • @CMDSR
    @CMDSR ปีที่แล้ว

    It was cool seeing the inside of the roller drum.

  • @cattlerepairmancattlerepai9414
    @cattlerepairmancattlerepai9414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    These two "ball bearings" at either side of the vibrator shaft were interesting to see! I hope you have a good machine shop that welds the shaft at a reasonable price as concentric as they can get it.

    • @jackbraithwaite8345
      @jackbraithwaite8345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe the 2 large bearings are to help carry the load of the eccentric for the vibrating part of the roller. Or they may be part of the eccentric, they were tightened to the shaft.

    • @lutsifer5847
      @lutsifer5847 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jackbraithwaite8345 The two large balls are the imbalance that causes the reel to hit. This roller has no eccentric.

  • @Adamski727
    @Adamski727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thanks Matt, love repair/refurbish videos. Have a great Saturday all.

  • @marlinyohn8982
    @marlinyohn8982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt. You be da man. You have the patience of a saint. I guarantee that I would have had that thing loaded up and headed to the scrap yard by now.

  • @theodoredugranrut8201
    @theodoredugranrut8201 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Matt, good luck.

  • @chrisellertson3352
    @chrisellertson3352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I learn a great deal from your persistence. I used to tackle projects with no experience and there was success but after Traumatic brain injury and rebuilding its great watching others do it as the mess ups are much bigger foe me and easier after your head and processing unit has been reformatted. Thanks this helps approach the projects I do tackle with success not always but it's happening. No longer a tradesman but still finding ways to keep my hands busy!! Keep up the great videos and hard work as it must be a bunch as you are fixing, filming, prepping, ordering, go-foring, editing and holy cow man! Very appreciated but the best vid is still the one with your wife wrenching on the hydraulic cylinder. I roared with laughter!!!

  • @joshuaolsen8844
    @joshuaolsen8844 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Matt we love seeing this kind of work! The whole hour flew by! Thank you for the content!

  • @Samuraithirtyseven
    @Samuraithirtyseven 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Shout out to you Matt! I would have given up that machine for scrap a long time ago but you just keep on going. Keep up the good work!

  • @chaplin5124
    @chaplin5124 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man Matt you're a Genius bro can't wait to see the new shop🙌💪🏿🙌

  • @skoalonguys6788
    @skoalonguys6788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Love to watch you working on machines repair 🤟Your face turned exciting within engine cranking up runs great 😀

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thanks!

    • @LukaArtelj
      @LukaArtelj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DieselCreek Glowplugs ... test them outside engine. Conect negative to housing, and positive to the top terminal. Afret 15s it should be red hot. It ok to run 15v to them. After they work make shure that voltage comes to them, if aluminium head corode there is no ground there 😃😃😃

    • @gertraba4484
      @gertraba4484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DieselCreek wire in a gm 10si one wire alt

    • @Hoaxer51
      @Hoaxer51 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gertraba4484, unless that alternator is frozen up, I wouldn’t mess with it. He’ll only use that roller for a couple hours rolling that building pad, an hour to roll the sub base and an hour to roll the stone once he puts it down. And that’s probably more than what it will take.

    • @TheBibliofilus
      @TheBibliofilus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Hoaxer51 The only thing drawing power is the "temporary" clacker fuelpump anyway. So unless he has to run the starter a lot to get it going it won't be a immediate problem.

  • @kenthammarstrom8255
    @kenthammarstrom8255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    you got the engine to run👍after sitting all years, good job ! to bad about the axel

  • @dml1214
    @dml1214 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Hoping you have a successful outcome.

  • @christhomas5794
    @christhomas5794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s nice to see the old stuff coming back into use good luck with the future of your project big respect from the UK

  • @KaijuInsurace
    @KaijuInsurace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this is my favorite thing to watch on a Saturday morning, thank you Matt for the hour content!

  • @marshallreynolds9604
    @marshallreynolds9604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another great video Matt keep up the good work I dunno how u manage to get so much stuff done in so little time also your videos are very interesting your definitely very handy around that stuff 👌

  • @johnanchovie2b
    @johnanchovie2b 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You are a brave man getting into that kind of repair! Kudos to you, mate.

  • @danpaulk8498
    @danpaulk8498 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoy watching you do what you do

  • @benji_t747
    @benji_t747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your enthusiasm Matt. Also love the way you use your equipment to aid your work. Really looking forward to the new shop and that autocar getting in the and getting started!!!

  • @TheSeanbl
    @TheSeanbl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great work Matt! Exciting to see you gotter runnin. I was so bummed for you when you discovered the broken shaft. Hoping the shop fixes you up and you can getter working. Best of luck, keep up the good work.

  • @JimmyWatches2102
    @JimmyWatches2102 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your patience is amazing! Watching from Istanbul.

  • @denniscopeland8816
    @denniscopeland8816 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good show. Enjoy your projects.