Cool video. I have been watching your progress on this CAT for the last few months and I am impressed with your technical knowledge, your mechanical skills, but most of all, your ingenuity in solving a host of problems , not the least of which is you are a 'one man band' on a project that could use another set of hands as a minimum and more equipment to handle these heavy components. I plan to follow this project to completion and I am looking forward to your excavator project. Thanks for bringing us along on these projects.
You could "weld a nut" to the dent in the fuel tank and use a slide-hammer to pull it out - but I wouldn't bother trying to fix every dent and blemish. Good luck.
That was a great idea to hang it up by those straps you was able to move it around very well and yes your right about lucking out that tank could have been way worse hopefully it’ll be good for the rest of its life thanks for sharing buddy
*- "If it holds pressure, I probably am going to go buy lottery tickets" Made me laugh, Matt. Thanks.* *- The time you spent on the tank paint prep spiff-up will pay off forever seeing the end result.* *- Good ingenuity solution...Brilliant sling to clean and prep the tank internals and then do the liner.*
Love watching you do this with basically no experience , but you do have great mechanical aptitude and the willingness to tackle the job 👍 I have many years as an industrial mechanic . I am now disabled and you help keep my nose in the business as I had to repair everything on my own . Maybe an occasional helper . All was included , the sand and gravel plants , the heavy equipment , the trucks etc. I enjoyed the comment on playing the lottery if it holds lol . Keep in mind.... Heat kills ! The radiator may hold but give low flow . Heat kills ! You put a lot into this good Ole dozer to skimp on the cooling system and you are right there . Doesn't matter if you you use it for an hour or a day.... same heat . Heat kills . Think about it . Can't wait for the next video . Thanks you are doing a great job .
I have binge watched your D4 videos over the last 3 days (off work, got covid unfortunately) great distraction, great content, thanks. Squatches mate, Kyle Christ is also re- building a D4, I have now had a complete D4 education, I reckon I could do one now!
I am very impressed with your project. The fact that you are more or less rebuilding the cat without any experience and learning along the way is impressive. The way your gong at it I think it is going to turn out great. Good luck
I love the Hammock Suspension you came up with ! Innovative ! I wasn't expecting a Video on the Dozer this soon because of your new Purchase ! What a Pleasant Surprise !
All of your videos are enjoyable and informative to watch - added to that is the importance of keeping a solid classic machine out of the scrapyard. Looking forward to the next one!
The best thing to do and I've done it to fuel tanks is clean it really good till you can't smell any diesel fumes the cut the back panel off at the welds with a grider and you can then beat the bent in area back to where it should be and give the interior an in depth cleaning and then weld it back together and use a wand to paint the interior with the proper sealant after you've primed it. It's a little time consuming but we'll worth the effort. I grew up in a small Michigan farm town and one of my teen buddies had me help him do it on one of his dad's tractors. A Bull had actually kicked it in when the tractor backfired behind it. What the Bull was doing there remains a mystery to this day. He was a mean sob but a good breeder so they just improved the gate to his fenced off area where they kept him separated.
If it was my restoration project, especially being a radiator cooling core, I would dismantle the whole system, because what is hiding under and above the cooling core could be something that really needs attention now before you reassemble the dozer and start using it. Because the hidden rust, dirt, gunk etc. may cause the core to begin to leak just when you need the dozer the most. For me, now is the time to see what is good and what needs replacing or repairing, not after the restoration has been completed and I am ready to put the D 2 to work.
I'm glad you got lucky with the fuel tank - it was about time for a little good luck - you deserve it. Reminds me of a truck I was restoring once - I pressure washed the underside to make a start at cleaning it up. A bit later, I smelled diesel fuel strongly. Got under it and looked - the pressure washer had dislodged some rust that was keeping the tank from leaking!
I have to say , I followed this tru the ...Year... and I have to say , it is like watching a house get built ! from dirt and trees to wals and roof . Now we are getting close to puting windows in ! It will be good when she rolls.
Good call keeping all large flat visable things looking atleast smooth. Gonna make you feel alot happier getting in it even if its half coverd in mud but you can see a nice seat and hood. Even in a few years when it is scratched up it will still make it look better.
your channel has become a favorite of mine very quickly (thanks to your excavator video being recommended). I already ran out of videos of yours to watch! also, would love to see a video on the Z someday 🤠
I'm a new subscriber. I saw last week's video and found your approach interesting. I've caught up on the D4 series. Lots of hard work. Looking forward to hearing the engine fire soon. Take care Matt
dents with a capital S. Now that the primer has dried, there's no way this thing would ever be straight, short of cutting out the entire back skin. Good thing I agree on the character aspect
I restore old motorcycles now & then. The fuel tanks are almost always a mess. After years of playing with all the options I now just get it cleaned out as well as is reasonable, then use a product called Red-Kote. It takes into suspension anything still in the tank, seals 100%, and is indestructible. I spilled a small puddle about 3 inches wide in the middle of a heavy traffic area on my garage floor. Many years later it still looks untouched. I believe it would take a hammer & chisel to bother it. It adheres to everything. It has the consistency of molasses. I think if you could take the steel tank off it somehow the remaining Red-Kote bag would make a good tank. I've tried damaging that puddle with various chemicals from muriatic acids, carb cleaners, oven cleaners, you name it. The stuff is boss. It seals leaks from pinholes & seams 100%. I coat twice just because. I won't use anything else ever again. I have no money in their game, just a high recommendation.
I saw a non-working D4 on FB marketplace for $7,500. The seller described broken stuff and because of your hard work, I knew what he was talking about. I don't wean/need one, but it was cool to know what the guy was describing.
I also binged your series. It makes me want to drive the back roads and look for a project. But I've got enough to do. I like your shop. I have an old barn attached to the garage, attached to the house which was built in 1884. We are in the process of having the barn raised so I can put a footing under it. Hopefully done in April. Thanks for your videos. The absence of colorful language and annoying music is appreciated. I wish I could help. Waiting here......
A good way to get the big dents out next time would be to try using air pressure. Just seal the tank and put a small amount of air pressure and most of the time the dents will pop out. If they don't stay popped out keep pressure in the tank and then use a hammer to release the dent by tapping on the ridges of the dent. Tank looks great either way, nice video.
Yes you can do that with air pressure but you can increase the force by filling the tank full of water then adding air its called hydrostatic pressure induction. Fluid is non compressible you now have a hydraulic boosted source. We test Test high pressure steam piping and boilers with this technique.
I'm always watching for your next video. Keep them coming. The bottom lettering on the tank. I have taken pictures of lettering on an old walk behind plow. I loaded it into a CAD program and found a similar font. Printed it to scale, cut out the lettering and used it for a stencil. Just spray it lightly to get an image, then go back and lightly hand brush paint. Anxious to see your final tank.
Can’t wait to see this tractor back in action your doing an awesome job on it! I know your a ways away but if you want authentic decals that are period correct, ACMOC sells the kit for that D4 👌
My fix. A neodymium magnet with a piece of solid copper wire twisted thru. Dropped into the bottom of the fuel tank. The magnet attracts all the rust particles too it.
Nice job on the fuel tank, however if youre going to store it half full make sure you use an additive in the fuel to prevent microbes from growing in the fuel :)
Hey can you do a video on your intake heater? There's not a lot of good info out there on this topic for the older D4's. Really interested in what you used and how you installed it. Your videos are really great!! I use them all the time on my old D4, so THANK YOU!! You're an inspiration to the antique cat community!!
New subscriber here; enjoying the content; nice Z! I did a tank repair on a 60gal steel tank using a similar product and it took about a gallon to coat everything. Keep up the great work!
so i always used glass marbles to clean out a tank (i live near a fiberglass manufacture so glass balls are easy to find) grandad used bullet projectiles but that does leave lead dust behind unless you use fmj bullets
Matt really enjoy you channel, you are very thorough and methodology in your work, sometimes a bit to much..But the next time you squash your finger PLEASE refrain from using your drill with the smallest bit. All you really need to do is grab a paper clip straighten out one end and heat it up with a lighter and burn a hole through the nail, it's so much easier and less painful. I know because I crushed my middle and my ring fingers under a man hole lid, (don't ask) I was working! My wife is a registered nurse, lucky me. Just don't ask for advice when you cut your arm with a chainsaw!
To really remove rust thoroughly, I use Phosphoric Acid, there is nothing more effective and it protects the metal against the return of rust, to try is to adopt.
Always fill the tank at the end of shift whether it will sit overnight or week's less room to condensate as well as the tank is engine temp when running on cool nights shut downs will condensate more
No holes needed! Find the center of the dent tack a piece of all thread to it ! Bridge the tank from side to side, put a nut on the threaded rod and pull the dent out
Could have welded a long threaded bolt on the dent, fabricate a bridge, and wind a nut down the bolt to the bridge and use it as a puller. When done, grind the bolt off and level.
I will never use tank sealer again, i have never had it not fail down the road, and i don't know anyone who hasn't had problems, i hope you have a good sediment bowl so you can keep an eye on what's going on.
Think Again! Charlie is a dog and so is the coyote; same rules of breeding. If you aren't careful, you will have coyote pups - unless she has been spayed.
Broken windshield glass is a great way of cleaning rusty metal fuel tanks , if there's a way to tumble it in the tank . Rinse with diesel fuel , kerosene , or other less flammable fluids ?
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Cool video. I have been watching your progress on this CAT for the last few months and I am impressed with your technical knowledge, your mechanical skills, but most of all, your ingenuity in solving a host of problems , not the least of which is you are a 'one man band' on a project that could use another set of hands as a minimum and more equipment to handle these heavy components. I plan to follow this project to completion and I am looking forward to your excavator project. Thanks for bringing us along on these projects.
thanks John
Perfectly said
I like how you always say your not going to do something extra like giving 110% then in the next edit its always 120%. Great job
You could "weld a nut" to the dent in the fuel tank and use a slide-hammer to pull it out - but I wouldn't bother trying to fix every dent and blemish. Good luck.
Love to watch this go from beat to beautiful - of course it's JUST a work machine, but tools deserve love!
That was a great idea to hang it up by those straps you was able to move it around very well and yes your right about lucking out that tank could have been way worse hopefully it’ll be good for the rest of its life thanks for sharing buddy
I saw it and went “oooo thats a good idea”
@1:34 - "I don't think this thing is baffled, but..." It doesn't seem confused at all. It's comfortable being a fuel tank. 😆
This is right up there with "This wrench only strips metric bolts"! Very nice.
*- "If it holds pressure, I probably am going to go buy lottery tickets" Made me laugh, Matt. Thanks.*
*- The time you spent on the tank paint prep spiff-up will pay off forever seeing the end result.*
*- Good ingenuity solution...Brilliant sling to clean and prep the tank internals and then do the liner.*
matt does his best in the dark
Time flies when watching your vids, Matt. Thank you. Former school administrator, knows little about what you’re doing, thus, my enjoyment.
Love watching you do this with basically no experience , but you do have great mechanical aptitude and the willingness to tackle the job 👍 I have many years as an industrial mechanic . I am now disabled and you help keep my nose in the business as I had to repair everything on my own . Maybe an occasional helper . All was included , the sand and gravel plants , the heavy equipment , the trucks etc. I enjoyed the comment on playing the lottery if it holds lol . Keep in mind....
Heat kills ! The radiator may hold but give low flow . Heat kills ! You put a lot into this good Ole dozer to skimp on the cooling system and you are right there . Doesn't matter if you you use it for an hour or a day.... same heat . Heat kills . Think about it . Can't wait for the next video . Thanks you are doing a great job .
Glad your hyd lines were okay. Sorry I didn't get a chance to show off my tig skill, LOL.
I'd be glad to help anytime.
Love your ingenuity with the hammock swing to rotate the tank.
Nothing sticks to metal like 70 year old paint. The new paint will be dust in 50 years. Wonder why their paint was so good
Hanging the fuel tank on those straps, reminds me of a Saturday night I once had with my special lady! lol
I have binge watched your D4 videos over the last 3 days (off work, got covid unfortunately) great distraction, great content, thanks. Squatches mate, Kyle Christ is also re- building a D4, I have now had a complete D4 education, I reckon I could do one now!
Great video. Glad to see work a little harder on the paint job. Thanks for sharing.
I am very impressed with your project. The fact that you are more or less rebuilding the cat without any experience and learning along the way is impressive. The way your gong at it I think it is going to turn out great. Good luck
When you first look at a piece of equipment in this shape, wanting to do a full restoration, I would think about a sand blaster!
Hanging that fuel tank from a sling (sort of) was a genius level solution. Very clever!
Thanks for the ride along young man, like how the machine is finishing out, it will be a good runner for you I am sure.
I love the Hammock Suspension you came up with ! Innovative ! I wasn't expecting a Video on the Dozer this soon because of your new Purchase ! What a Pleasant Surprise !
All of your videos are enjoyable and informative to watch - added to that is the importance of keeping a solid classic machine out of the scrapyard. Looking forward to the next one!
The best thing to do and I've done it to fuel tanks is clean it really good till you can't smell any diesel fumes the cut the back panel off at the welds with a grider and you can then beat the bent in area back to where it should be and give the interior an in depth cleaning and then weld it back together and use a wand to paint the interior with the proper sealant after you've primed it.
It's a little time consuming but we'll worth the effort.
I grew up in a small Michigan farm town and one of my teen buddies had me help him do it on one of his dad's tractors.
A Bull had actually kicked it in when the tractor backfired behind it.
What the Bull was doing there remains a mystery to this day.
He was a mean sob but a good breeder so they just improved the gate to his fenced off area where they kept him separated.
Thanks Matt, good to see you chipping away away at the get er done list!
MacGyver Matt is back!
Peoria Illinois, the home of Caterpillar!
If it was my restoration project, especially being a radiator cooling core, I would dismantle the whole system, because what is hiding under and above the cooling core could be something that really needs attention now before you reassemble the dozer and start using it. Because the hidden rust, dirt, gunk etc. may cause the core to begin to leak just when you need the dozer the most. For me, now is the time to see what is good and what needs replacing or repairing, not after the restoration has been completed and I am ready to put the D 2 to work.
I'm glad you got lucky with the fuel tank - it was about time for a little good luck - you deserve it. Reminds me of a truck I was restoring once - I pressure washed the underside to make a start at cleaning it up. A bit later, I smelled diesel fuel strongly. Got under it and looked - the pressure washer had dislodged some rust that was keeping the tank from leaking!
14 min video??
We demand+40 min man
Keep up the good work 🙂
I have to say , I followed this tru the ...Year... and I have to say , it is like watching a house get built ! from dirt and trees to wals and roof . Now we are getting close to puting windows in ! It will be good when she rolls.
Good to see Charlie & continued work on the CAT!
From somewheres in SWMO!
Good call keeping all large flat visable things looking atleast smooth. Gonna make you feel alot happier getting in it even if its half coverd in mud but you can see a nice seat and hood. Even in a few years when it is scratched up it will still make it look better.
your channel has become a favorite of mine very quickly (thanks to your excavator video being recommended). I already ran out of videos of yours to watch! also, would love to see a video on the Z someday 🤠
I'm a new subscriber. I saw last week's video and found your approach interesting.
I've caught up on the D4 series.
Lots of hard work. Looking forward to hearing the engine fire soon.
Take care Matt
thanks!
Congrats PNH on taking care of the Fuel Tank. Cleaned and primmed. lv ur videos on the D4
i'm almost caught up with d4 videos, I wish there were 40 more.
It's okay; that dent adds character to the machine.
dents with a capital S. Now that the primer has dried, there's no way this thing would ever be straight, short of cutting out the entire back skin. Good thing I agree on the character aspect
@@PacificNorthwestHillbilly I’ve quit using Rustoleum as I have been having the same spray issue.
I restore old motorcycles now & then. The fuel tanks are almost always a mess. After years of playing with all the options I now just get it cleaned out as well as is reasonable, then use a product called Red-Kote. It takes into suspension anything still in the tank, seals 100%, and is indestructible. I spilled a small puddle about 3 inches wide in the middle of a heavy traffic area on my garage floor. Many years later it still looks untouched. I believe it would take a hammer & chisel to bother it. It adheres to everything. It has the consistency of molasses. I think if you could take the steel tank off it somehow the remaining Red-Kote bag would make a good tank. I've tried damaging that puddle with various chemicals from muriatic acids, carb cleaners, oven cleaners, you name it. The stuff is boss. It seals leaks from pinholes & seams 100%. I coat twice just because. I won't use anything else ever again. I have no money in their game, just a high recommendation.
Ha! Love the rocket seat fuel tank! Ford Pinto eat your heart out!!
I built a sandblaster out of an old 20lb propane bottle which works real good 4 this kinda stuff
Billy in da' holla. Mooma, der's a billy in da' holla. Call Uncle Clemp an tell him ta brin his switch.
CASWELL Epoxy gas tank sealer is the best stuff to use when sealing up gas tanks. No flaking or crusting and holds a seal even on the crappy tanks.
I saw a non-working D4 on FB marketplace for $7,500. The seller described broken stuff and because of your hard work, I knew what he was talking about. I don't wean/need one, but it was cool to know what the guy was describing.
$7500?? holy cow
Can't get enough of this series,wait till it runs going to be a blast.
Mattie has found the goose that lays the golden egg.
Sparkly Tank!!
Good luck with that radiator, I wouldn't count on the lottery tickets
I also binged your series. It makes me want to drive the back roads and look for a project. But I've got enough to do. I like your shop. I have an old barn attached to the garage, attached to the house which was built in 1884. We are in the process of having the barn raised so I can put a footing under it. Hopefully done in April.
Thanks for your videos. The absence of colorful language and annoying music is appreciated. I wish I could help.
Waiting here......
If you have a large enough freezer, you can fill the tank to the top with water, freeze it and see if helps.
A good way to get the big dents out next time would be to try using air pressure. Just seal the tank and put a small amount of air pressure and most of the time the dents will pop out. If they don't stay popped out keep pressure in the tank and then use a hammer to release the dent by tapping on the ridges of the dent. Tank looks great either way, nice video.
Great channel, new subscriber from England
can't wait till u have it all done
BB's work too for cleaning fuel tanks
Like mixing a big Martini !!
Put 50-100 PSI of air pressure on the fuel tank and it will bend it back most likely.
Yes you can do that with air pressure but you can increase the force by filling the tank full of water then adding air its called hydrostatic pressure induction. Fluid is non compressible you now have a hydraulic boosted source. We test
Test high pressure steam piping and boilers with this technique.
I'm always watching for your next video. Keep them coming. The bottom lettering on the tank. I have taken pictures of lettering on an old walk behind plow. I loaded it into a CAD program and found a similar font. Printed it to scale, cut out the lettering and used it for a stencil. Just spray it lightly to get an image, then go back and lightly hand brush paint. Anxious to see your final tank.
Looking good and making good progress. Keep up the good work! 🥸👍🔧👀✅
Can’t wait to see this tractor back in action your doing an awesome job on it! I know your a ways away but if you want authentic decals that are period correct, ACMOC sells the kit for that D4 👌
You may want to try filling the tank with air to remove the dents. Just be careful not to over pressure the tank.
Thank you for your video.
Love the bungee jumping tank 😂 weld a anything to the dent and slide hammer it out. I clean them out with electrolysis.
My fix. A neodymium magnet with a piece of solid copper wire twisted thru. Dropped into the bottom of the fuel tank. The magnet attracts all the rust particles too it.
Matt that going to look great
Short and sweet, me things sooomeone 'started another project' lol.
How could you not- can't wait to see the X!
Great channel! I just found it like a week ago and am already caught up on the d4 work.
I hope we see you using it once it's done. Good luck.
If you need the radiator redone, look up radiator supply house in Sweet Home. They specialize in rebuilding old obsolete radiators.
Nice work as always Matt.
What Bryan Cromwell said below about the dents.
Awesome
your making good headway matt
Спасибо! Давно про трактор небыло выпусков.
Great videos just got caught up from the beginning...
Nice job on the fuel tank, however if youre going to store it half full make sure you use an additive in the fuel to prevent microbes from growing in the fuel :)
Does that happen with reg diesel or just bio-diesel?
I may be wrong, but I think it can happen with red diesel, a friend of mine had a hell of a time with it on his canal boat
All diesel is able to be contaminated, the microbes survive in the moisture that forms in the tank if its not fully filled
Hey can you do a video on your intake heater? There's not a lot of good info out there on this topic for the older D4's. Really interested in what you used and how you installed it. Your videos are really great!! I use them all the time on my old D4, so THANK YOU!! You're an inspiration to the antique cat community!!
Great video Matt very entertaining I used Coca-Cola in my motorbike tank to clean it out thanks Chris England
How well did it work?
@@robbybachmann332 it work well just get chep coke fill the tank up live for week mine was fine after that
New subscriber here; enjoying the content; nice Z! I did a tank repair on a 60gal steel tank using a similar product and it took about a gallon to coat everything. Keep up the great work!
so i always used glass marbles to clean out a tank (i live near a fiberglass manufacture so glass balls are easy to find) grandad used bullet projectiles but that does leave lead dust behind unless you use fmj bullets
Hang in there. One day it will be up and running.
That tank looks good inside. I would just put a pre-filter on it and call it good. Take care of that radiator,
I subbed for Charlie :D
Matt really enjoy you channel, you are very thorough and methodology in your work, sometimes a bit to much..But the next time you squash your finger PLEASE refrain from using your drill with the smallest bit. All you really need to do is grab a paper clip straighten out one end and heat it up with a lighter and burn a hole through the nail, it's so much easier and less painful.
I know because I crushed my middle and my ring fingers under a man hole lid, (don't ask) I was working! My wife is a registered nurse, lucky me. Just don't ask for advice when you cut your arm with a chainsaw!
To really remove rust thoroughly, I use Phosphoric Acid, there is nothing more effective and it protects the metal against the return of rust, to try is to adopt.
Always fill the tank at the end of shift whether it will sit overnight or week's less room to condensate as well as the tank is engine temp when running on cool nights shut downs will condensate more
Clever hanging 👍👍
I have used that tank sealer before and was not very impressed because it turned the gas blue even after a month of drying in the hot sun 👍🌎🌞😊
No holes needed! Find the center of the dent tack a piece of all thread to it ! Bridge the tank from side to side, put a nut on the threaded rod and pull the dent out
Could have welded a long threaded bolt on the dent, fabricate a bridge, and wind a nut down the bolt to the bridge and use it as a puller. When done, grind the bolt off and level.
Stay safe.
To pop the dent pressurize the fuel tank with air and gently tap around the dent and chances are it will pop.
Heat the center of the dent with your torch shrink the steel and it should pop out
I will never use tank sealer again, i have never had it not fail down the road, and i don't know anyone who hasn't had problems, i hope you have a good sediment bowl so you can keep an eye on what's going on.
Too bad they don't sell a fuel tank cleaner like that here in Europe.
A handful or 2 of nuts works really good for cleaning a gas tank.
When you asked what the back of the tank said… I was like, “It says ‘PEORIA’.” My grandpa probably welded on this machine. Maybe a 33% chance.
Think Again!
Charlie is a dog and so is the coyote; same rules of breeding.
If you aren't careful, you will have coyote pups - unless she has been spayed.
I have binged watched all the videos on this. When I look away from the screen I see yellow.
"Do Not Use Near Pilot Lights" means the fumes are heavy and will sink to floor level in search of a pilot light to ignite it.
Broken windshield glass is a great way of cleaning rusty metal fuel tanks , if there's a way to tumble it in the tank . Rinse with diesel fuel , kerosene , or other less flammable fluids ?
I’d venture to say that radiator will not hold pressure
🙏
I've learned that if you mush up 7 bananas and squeeze them into a dirty tank, it just does stuff.
Love that gasoline bomb of a driver's seat! OSHA would have a fit if dozer manufacturers made such seats today!
Don't worry, the seat cushions will be solid asbestos to protect me from the tank catching fire
To get that dent out use air pressure and a hammer and work the high spots down might take some time but doable.