Moving a broken Caterpillar D4 into my shop without any help
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- This is part 5 of this project. Here is the playlist: • Caterpillar D4-7U Rebuild
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Blade removal
1:41 Winching it backward
3:59 Attempting to turn it
5:12 New plan to turn it
6:50 It turns!
9:30 Rolling it down the hill
14:11 Turning it again
15:48 In she goes
17:32 Conclusion
Tools used:
Kubota L2350DT
Ford F150
Harbor Freight 12k winch
Logging chain
Big hammer
Wood boards
Dog (moral support) - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Two part that line, that's what snatch blocks are for. I have had 4 at a time on my wrecker,, and if you have never winched before? ya still have me scratching my head as to your reasoning on using all the cable all the time. That and never break the cardinal rule of well wreckers and would apply to your truck,, never ever tie the truck down as bad things can and do happen.
I've seen this comment pop up a few times so let me pin yours and explain my reasoning regarding line length and snatch blocks.
First off, I'm not an expert so don't use what I do as the"correct" way to do things.
Winches hit their maximum pull strength when on the very last spool. Some people might not know this, but look in any manual and it will tell you. So when you can't use a snatch block, the best thing is to let almost all the line out for max strength and to avoid crushing the line. Regarding snatch blocks, there is no mount spot for the line return on my truck, but also I would never ever snatch block my truck with the other end of the truck anchored, because that would definitely stretch the frame if the dozer stopped rolling. As it was in my setup, it was rolling easy enough, but the loose gravel my truck was in was causing the trouble. This is why I was not worried about stretching the frame.
Again, not an expert here, just tried to make the best decision with what I had to work with.
@@PacificNorthwestHillbilly nice I understand winches after 30 years of owning a wrecker. Keep in mind everytime you use a block you double the pull and so on. I do understand your lack of attachment point on the truck and that is a issue. I just hate to see something bad happen. Great video and I dig the old yellow iron keep getting after it!!
@@PacificNorthwestHillbilly makes sense what you’re thinking with the diameter of the effective spool increasing the moment as the cable fills up volume - however, the cable also has stretch, so what you’re gaining in available torque at the spool, you wind up (😜) just storing in the extended cable as kinetic energy as the cable stretches. To have an actual gain at the working end, you’d need to shorten the working length of the cable without loading the spool. If the cable snaps, it’s going to release all that energy all at once, and the shorter the cable (or tow strap, as well) is, the less energy you’re building up in the cable.
But yeah, I’m also addicted to watching your progress on this machine, and can’t wait to see it restored and making good noises. ☺️
Matt, I watched the whole thing. You're working like I do, by yourself, trying until something works.... Sometimes my best idea isn't the right move. Stick to it friend.
not boring at all - you accomplish amazing things with basic stuff.
Your tenacity, perseverance, patience and problem solving make this video anything but boring. Most of the world aren't "experts" yet most don't take on challenges like you do. You should be proud of yourself and keep up the great content for us. We really enjoy it! Stay safe and Happy Holidays!
My heart was thumping the whole video!
More suspense than a Michael Bay movie.
Must be another white collar guy. 😁
I've just started to look at this series of videos and the move into the shop was captivating. The use of boards under the tracks was the trick.
Also works during winter season to keep the machine from freezing to the tundra!
I like to power washing machine up on wood planks to allow for better inspection of moving parts & away from sludge & mud!
Great Videos !!
Your ever-inventive sketchiness scares me, Matt. But you know what? It's a fun kind of sketchiness. LOL. Definitely not a boring video. Well done. Oh, BTW, as a retired Navy guy, taut lines scare me. Be careful!
I love the passive aggressive tone of the title of the video. Great job taking your time and doing it methodically. Next time when you need to rotate something heavy on asphalt throw little bit of sand under it. Should move easier and don't need to hammer the boards straight at all if it goes nicely.
the dog had the right idea and moved pretty quickly great video thanks
As a builder, I'm really impressed with those heavy columns in the shop!
Me too. I think that the Pacific North-West might have something to do with that. Here in Florida we have only “twig trees”
Agree with you about never having too much light in the shop.
Light & Heat & bird Dog! Nice shop under your Home 🏡!
From somewheres in SWMO!!
Impressive job getting it into the barn.
Is not boring atoll is awesome videos is what I like to watch.
Tip:use old scrap pieces of laminate flooring works awesome to skid heavy equipt.
When you pull back on a steering lever on a tracked M/c, it does two things; dis-engages drive to track, and applies brake. If you tie back both steering levers, you're essentially pulling on a parking brake. Not surprised it didn't want to move! Also when trying to turn a heavy load, putting a block under track centres makes it much easier. A 7 ton hydraulic jack should lift one side at a time.
great video you are just the sort of guy i like to watch look forward to when you start putting it all back together again best wishes from Southampton Hampshire UK
That's called ingenuity, good job.
interesting to watch. in other 'fix it upper' videos i've watched i've always been amazed that they get the old machines to kick over - so you have brought me back to reality. tkssss
Wow, what a dangerous expedition. When the line breaks, you don't want to be near to it, it might literally take your head or leg off. You should keep yourself at a distance at least for the length of the line. And snatch blocks work awesome, make it lighter and safer. Glad everything worked out well.
I was on the edge of my seat biting my nails for the downhill move! Haha
Nice work! Glad you got it in there.
I watched every second, this was AWESOME!!!!!!!🤯 Huge props to you!!!! You made it look so easy yet I know that was a ton of work and time, especially alone! The boards were a brilliant idea! I can picture you building one of those pyramid solo lol
Best video of the series. I had to go back and watch it again
Cool! Given enough time you can move most anything with smaller tools. I moved and set a 50,000lb 85' long bridge with just a 20 hp little tractor. I see a couple times when you would have benefited from using the differential lock on your tractor and once where you could have put it in 4WD for four wheel brakes when starting to push it down hill.
We were all waiting for runaway D4 been chased by a driverless tractor
I really enjoyed this whole video. A lot to be said for forethought ! We’ve all seen those catastrophic videos of tow trucks rolling over vehicles on hills and both tumble down to oblivion ! Great job. Can’t wait to watch rest of series on this resurrection. You’ve almost make me want to tackle something like this !
Move the truck closer for more line pulling power and use snatch blocks. Cool project.
Great video! I love your Can-Do attitude!
You get props for perseverance!! And ingenuity. Though there are easier ways to accomplish some of that. You did, however, scare the crap out of me a couple times. Scotch blocks or chocks will keep your truck from skidding and a snatch block will double your pull. Good luck,.and I'll be watching.
Now , that was a project ! on your own ! good go'n
You did a great job!
There's NO SUCH THING as a "boring" video !!!
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My favorite series on TH-cam right now. Not boring AT ALL!! I'm actually LOVING IT!! Carry on. Next!!
Great video!! am just getting started to watching this Series of videos on your dozer. Love your Kabota tractor.
Great job, all the best on your project.
Beautiful pup
I look forward to seeing you getting this ole girl running again. It sure will be a great addition to the work you can accomplish around your place! Subscribed and looking forward to seeing the engine rebuild and first time starting.
Keep em coming, great videos
Sweet workshop.
Really enjoying the series, I found an early 50’s D4 just like this one in the bush and am planning to get it this spring! Thankfully it has been covered with tarps the entire time so it is in much better shape. It still has the pony but it wouldn’t create any spark so I couldn’t get it started. I think I would like to convert it to electric start but I have heard good and bad about that. I would really appreciate info on your starter system if you could share that. Thanks!
Thanks. I'm going to convert this new engine over, as well as try some tricks to add an intake and coolant heater. My goal is to be able to start it without too much effort or ether.
Well done, huge effort. You got it in your work shop.
No stopping now, enjoying your work. Be safe/careful.
Brother, I stumbled onto your video of rebuilding the winch and liked what I saw so I checked out your channel and decided to start from the beginning of your D4 dozer story. It was obvious you have never done what you did in this video but brother, you have good luck on your side, because it would not have went that well for me. As I was watching your video, I looked again for a dozer to buy as I need one for my property. Well, I just so happen to find a 1960 D4 Cat dozer and will be taking a closer look at it in a couple days. If all checks out, I will be buying it for $1000, even less than you paid for yours but, mine does not have a winch. Love your channel and you now have a new subscriber. Now, on to the next video... HOOAH!!!
Thanks for the kind words, hopefully that dozer works out for you!
@@PacificNorthwestHillbilly Thank you sir, I went and checked it out today and paid for it. Like yours the tracks are locked up but I don't think it will be that hard to get them rolling again because I am going to use the same tools you used to get yours rolling.
yes been there doing stuff alone but managed
You make your own luck.You're the man. 😀👍
Certainly not boring, I am amazed how good the little Kuboto is. Looking forward to seeing you work on the engine tonight.
No, not boring at all. Love the series and I applaud you for taking on this huge DIY project. Great stuff! It's more fun and educational to watch a non- expert figure it out as you go. This is what I have to do as I'm not an expert either. If I want to watch an expert I'll tune in to Western Tractor Repair's channel. This is more fun to watch. On thing... as a retired Fire/Paramedic, Until you get a full set of the impact rated sockets, wear eye protection. Those things can do more than crack under the strain of an impact gun. Keep it up. Love your channel.
Boring? That would be the last thing I think of. You're pretty resourceful. My compliments.
Wow! Just found your channel. Love it ! Thanks for sharing and posting! Great content and love your calm polite demeanor. Keep them coming. BTW …. We are a German shepherd family also, always a beautiful part of our family! Have fun, John in CT.
Job well done!
Use a snatch block it can change ur direction of pull but when u run the line back to the point of winching it doubles the power of the winch and rope also when possible don't tie ur truck to something or use it in the middle of the process meaning use ur tractor in the middle and ur truck before that because ur truck is a unibody u run the risk of stretching ur trucks frame an totaling the truck out
Correct on tying the truck down but that Ford is body on frame not unibody either way bad idea.
As a son of a Caterpillar Master Mechanic I wish I were there to help you.
My Dad was a MM for 55 years Trained On Caterpillers.
By the way the Dog is very pretty and really learly of your moving ability. LOL
G'day great job getting it in
always nice to have a tractor laying around for a dead weight
You got her in! Good hard work.
You said this vid might be boring...au contraire. I rather enjoyed watching you poop your pants every time that old girl started rolling on her own. I feel your pain...I have to do everything by myself too. I have a 54 Case 500 weighing in at 11500lbs. I moved it all over my yard with my little 25 hp Mahindra. Pulled the 2600 lb 6cyl diesel by my self with a 1 ton engine hoist...talk about sketchy. Great video.
This better than any drama I've seen in the last 6 months. 👍
Dog is the best helper there is
Good Job getting that Dozer in. Nicely done!
Today on Pacific Northwest Hillbilly: Taking a D4 Dozer skiing...on gravel!
Intensely impressed with the time and effort you put into this huge project.
Kudos ! 🇺🇸
You made all us "McGiver" wannabes proud.
Great job, well done.
Enjoyed this well done...
That line when you said about building the pyramids, that is what i always say. There is always a way
Fantastic video, thanks. Great one man stuff
Buried concrete blocks with anchor would been real savior. Plus some pulley system.
Thanks for the videos. I have been catching up on all that you have posted. I haven't looked at all the comments on this one but one safety item you missed was laying a blanket or something like that over the cable in the middle. It is supposed to help with the potential whiplash if the cable breaks.
Oh sorry, should have watched the entire video before commenting.
I’m impressed
Good video
Kinda terrifying how something that weighs 12,000lbs rolled that easily and silently lol
well that was exciting! good ol kubota
“Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world. ”
― Archimedes
Like #294
Thanks for the video!
Life is a learning curve!
Hindsight is 20-15!
nice truck
I was also cringing while watching you move the cat. I do have a suggestion if you have to use the tractor as an anchor for your truck. Turn the tractor around, raise the front end loader. rotate your bucket all the way down and lower it so the bucket digs into the ground. This will bite in and it will take much more force to move it. You could also rig the chain so that it would drive the bucket further into the ground.
Just started watching to that is why this comment is so late.
Watching again
I bet you now wished you would have had the guy drop it at the door at the beginning? Likewise, you should have set up a 2:1 mechanical advantage for those side pulls, would have saved yourself some trouble. 👍
Jerking a tow chain while you're in the kill zone is never a good idea.
I hope you use better judgement in the future as I just subbed your channel today and I look forward to more interesting episodes from you.
Well that's not a hard pull. Never was enough tension to.be a danger. You can see the truck was getting pulled downhill. Traction lacking for towing throughout. If the winch was stalling or if bolting forward on a slack chain some danger might become present at the end of the chain ⛓️
You are one stubborn and lucky man.
Go right. Stop right track right clutch
I know I practically broke a sweat watching you!
I would have used a couple of big hydraulic jacks to lift the back, then tried dragging with the tractor.
But your way worked, so...
lol man I wish you could have hung out with my pops when he was alive the shady shit he’d do with a pickup all the while screaming “if it won’t do what I tell it to do I don’t need it”. Was absolutely nuts but I seen a 1500 Chevy pull a tandom fully loaded dump truck out of a sunken yard also seen the ass end of said Chevy jump 4 foot off the ground lol
great job hope it becomes a good series maybe invite watch wes work he has great skills
use your fork lift on bottom of track like pry bar 1 foot at a time and keep forks into the ground and pry bar it over lifting up forks
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Man that was sketchy as frig but you got it.
You should invest in a block and tackle and at least double your winching power.
You were extremely safe, but I can’t help to wonder if Andrew Camarata would have got it done much quicker. Lol.
Helps when you have multiple excavators and skid steers.
I'd think that you could have possibly attached a chain around one side of track at a time to turn it, pull from the front top of the left track to turn it right or vice versa? Don't know, since I've never done it either. You'd only be able to pull a few feet at a time, but I'd think it should be a pretty controlled move.
2:32 do you know that a T-Post drove in the ground makes a great anchor. Tie a chain to the bottow at ground level, you can pull tons.
Marty T would have drove it in. Camarata would have rolled it down the bank into the woods. A runaway dozer would have gotten you a million views.
I kept thinking, dude, your running over your winch cable! Bad idea! Those grousers won’t be doing that cable any favors……..
Interesting, working alone and get to the objective… you need to be smart. Well done.
Safety is job #5….bahahahaha love it!
For future reference some pullies or snatch blocks could've made the winching a lot easier
If you could have turned it inside the shop then you could use one of the beams as a lift point. Those are some massive timbers in that shop.
You need a bigger truck and tractor my guy it will amaze you what a Ford F-250 _ 350 can do those two would move that thing like nothing those trucks also Weigh a lot more
I have a Cat D4-7U w/Hyster winch just like yours. I don't have an electric starter like yours, have to rely on pony starter. I have poor steering, so I will watch your videos to see If you need to work on your steering. Would like to know any history on your cat's previous electric start install. I know a guy in Lebanon that says he can put on in, along w/glow plugs. Admire your get'er done atitude getting your cat going.
Based on how the clutches feel, I see steering work in my future. Thanks for the comments and for watching. Glow plugs sure would be a nice addition, I would probably add them if I can ever get this old girl rolling again
I really enjoy these videos but I can’t believe you do everything alone! Don’t you have any friends!😜
Looks like you wanted a longer truck, but i think it'd be cheaper to just buy one :)