Man I tell ya seeing you both there playing around with the D2 sure does make me miss my dad and step dad. Wish i could have had more memories like that with my dads. Live it up Squatch and Squatch Sir. Great video, i always enjoy seeing you guys work and having fun together.
Yessir my Dads been gone 31 yrs now, and darn if it don’t take a peek in his Machinest box, smell that old cutting oil and look at his tools he made w his name stamped on the handle. Prayerfully I’ll remember “all” the good stuff he taught me in the 41 yrs he tried to teach me “the right way”
The little I've seen your dad in videos, he was downright giddy when you handed him the keys to his new machine complete with a Squatch guarantee warranty for any future repairs.
I laughed at the part where you handed over the “key”. I normally expect a “will it start” video to be throwing in batteries, giving it a snort of ether and seeing what happens, but your “will it start” video is Right, Correct, and Proper.
Easy startup on the starting motor. Desiel sounds awesome. Sr. Looks natural in the seat, almost like he was born to run a D-2 crawler, nice!!! Thanks for sharing.....
You are a "right and proper stand up son." :-) I have absolutely no experience with a Cat starting engine but as a rule, it is not advised to wrap any starting rope around your hand in case of a backfire. A wood dowel is preferred on the end so it will readily slip out of your hand in case of a backfire rather than ripping some skin off your hand. No, I am not a safety Nazi, just experience talking. :-)
Senior drove that crawler like he’d been on one before! That is a nice unit. Good luck with it. Looking forward to finding out why the oil in the fuel pump was messed up.
You mentioned in the last video about getting back on X231 once 5J1113 is done. This guy here is definitely looking forward to more Minneapolis Moline content. Wouldn't mind seeing X253 getting out and stretching her legs again, too.
This D2 seems to be in good condition. Starting the starting motor with one pull is pretty impressive and the diesel engine runs smooth. I have been learning a lot from your videos , I have a 1956 D4 7u series I am hoping to get it up and running again.
Definitely a well preserved machine. I would check the inside of the air cleaners just for a good measure. But if senior likes it then nothing really I can add to it.
Thanks for showing the right way to precheck the crawler before starting . Lots of attention to detail. Learning a great deal from you. Am very interested in finding a d2 for my kids.
That D2 might be the best one you guys have bought. I'm glad you happened upon it. Good luck with the machine. It's good to see you guys working with the machine.
Great video; yep Senior climbed aboard and took off like he wrote the book on that procedure, garden looks great and the yard is kept nice and tidy. First pull start ? Wow , I’m impressed 😃
As someone who drives John Deere two cylinder tractors frequently, it always gets me to see pulling the throttle lever toward you to increase speed, and pulling the clutch lever toward you to engage it. These old Cats are backwards, haha…
Thanks for sharing sounds like a great running 2 good to see Sr out I’m sure everyone would love to see you and Sr working on this to get it how he wants it
I had the great pleasure to have my dad help with my excavation business. We had a new D6C, dozer and ripper and a 46A D8, dozer and ripper. Dad liked the D6 best. Dad said working together with these machines was the best time of his life. Enjoy your dad, life is short.
You took very good care of your father by locating this and I read that water in the oil could build up if it was parked in a humid wet location and not started for a while.
Man senior’s gonna have some great quality time with that beauty for sure! She purr’s like a new kitten! That’s one great purchase you got there! Looking forward to what you’re going to be doing for her next!👌😎👍great video Squatch!
Anything I know about Cats is what I've picked up from this channel an boy that D2 to me seems sweet as a nut 👌 great to see Senior at the controls an the smile he had at the end spoke volumes 😁 great video 👍👍
Love your enthusiasm for those old tractors. Thanks for the tutorial on steering clutch adjustment I need to do that on my 2J that I recently acquired.
will it run???? of course it does, you just rebuilt one and knew what to look at. :) the best was Senior beaming smile when first took.the controls by the barn. Stone face and grin a mile wide.
Pretty garden! Looks like ya'll are eating good. Now you know your next move is going to have to be taking over manufacturing replacement parts for these. You are becoming the go-to guy for this stuff.
One other thing maybe of interest to sqwach being a cat enthusiasts, David holt, great grandson of Bengiman holt founder of caterpillar tractor did a cat magazine article featuring my dad and myself working on a job building a camping facility for merced irrigation Co in California. What an honor that was to be chosen for the article.
My dad was the inspiration for a good portion of the old heavy rusty iron stuff I mess with. Unfortunately he wasn't interested participating. Something about having too much fun in life was morally suspect. Depression ww2 era upbringing I suppose. You and your dad don't have that problem. Keep it up. Enjoy all the time you can. 🙂
What i find hilarious is after all the blood sweat, tears and gears of 5J, just as you wrap it up, you just stumble across this one. Some people get all the luck! Also, Ill have a vid for ya in a couple days - a triple tap walk around for ya.
i have to say squatch it not a video will run but it does run and how good can we make it into a very nice machine. you have move to work with on this than you did on the 1113 that for sure. love the videos and look for them all you make.
It did look like the Ol Fella liked his crawler, getting away from machines for a minute you guys have a great Vegetable garden. I this all seniors work or do you both work in it.
I'll never own a caterpillar tractor. However, you make these things interesting. I came for information on my '41 H and stayed for the great content! May I post a link to my 1958 Plymouth which is my current project?
Nice tractor. Thought about just returning it to/retaining it in original condition? Would be a good ag tractor for those plowing demos/running a thresher etc. Probably retains the ag gearing in the gear box? You've got all the bits, and know how...
Man I tell ya seeing you both there playing around with the D2 sure does make me miss my dad and step dad. Wish i could have had more memories like that with my dads. Live it up Squatch and Squatch Sir. Great video, i always enjoy seeing you guys work and having fun together.
Couldn’t have said it better myself, I sure miss my dad too.
Yessir my Dads been gone 31 yrs now, and darn if it don’t take a peek in his Machinest box, smell that old cutting oil and look at his tools he made w his name stamped on the handle. Prayerfully I’ll remember “all” the good stuff he taught me in the 41 yrs he tried to teach me “the right way”
The little I've seen your dad in videos, he was downright giddy when you handed him the keys to his new machine complete with a Squatch guarantee warranty for any future repairs.
I laughed at the part where you handed over the “key”. I normally expect a “will it start” video to be throwing in batteries, giving it a snort of ether and seeing what happens, but your “will it start” video is Right, Correct, and Proper.
A will it start is literally throwing batteries and ether at something, this is just a start up
This D2 is a year older than me and starts better than I do in the morning...lol
I am impressed with your respect and obvious love for your father (Sr)...That's why I look forward to each and every video from you...
As they say what goes around comes around. 😊👍
Easy startup on the starting motor. Desiel sounds awesome. Sr. Looks natural in the seat, almost like he was born to run a D-2 crawler, nice!!! Thanks for sharing.....
You are a "right and proper stand up son." :-)
I have absolutely no experience with a Cat starting engine but as a rule, it is not advised to wrap any starting rope around your hand in case of a backfire. A wood dowel is preferred on the end so it will readily slip out of your hand in case of a backfire rather than ripping some skin off your hand. No, I am not a safety Nazi, just experience talking. :-)
Senior drove that crawler like he’d been on one before! That is a nice unit. Good luck with it. Looking forward to finding out why the oil in the fuel pump was messed up.
You mentioned in the last video about getting back on X231 once 5J1113 is done. This guy here is definitely looking forward to more Minneapolis Moline content. Wouldn't mind seeing X253 getting out and stretching her legs again, too.
Agreed. That poor old MM just sitting there, after all that amazing tool building and machining, well that just ain't right.
Senior has one fine looking garden this year.
How dare you use an adjustable wrench... on camera... 🤣
Lol. Good one.
I was about to write a comment . A crescent wrench have you been taking lessons off of Rick Bork lately 😂😂😂
If you turn the knuckle buster over it’s a metric wrench.
Rick Bork Approved!!! 🤣🤣🤣
@@squatch253 I’m here. I’m watching. I’m appalled.
That thing runs sweet, and Senior looks good sitting up there. He's a natural. I couldn't help but notice that gorgeous garden is deer-proofed.
The corn looked pretty good.
It's not cat proof though. We can see tracks from them running around the lawn.
@@squatch253 Wild rabbit stew is a personal favorite of mine. Live off the land,I say.
@@Drottninggatan2017 Lol. Good one, but those are the good kind of tracks.
The garden at the Squatch Ranch looks really good.
This D2 seems to be in good condition. Starting the starting motor with one pull is pretty impressive and the diesel engine runs smooth. I have been learning a lot from your videos , I have a 1956 D4 7u series I am hoping to get it up and running again.
Definitely a well preserved machine. I would check the inside of the air cleaners just for a good measure. But if senior likes it then nothing really I can add to it.
Looks like the garden is doing well this year. When do we get a walk-around of it?
I am using this video in my engines class today!!!! The kids all vote for the narrow RD6 as the next video series..... nice work guys
Thanks for showing the right way to precheck the crawler before starting . Lots of attention to detail. Learning a great deal from you. Am very interested in finding a d2 for my kids.
That D2 might be the best one you guys have bought. I'm glad you happened upon it. Good luck with the machine. It's good to see you guys working with the machine.
Great video; yep Senior climbed aboard and took off like he wrote the book on that procedure, garden looks great and the yard is kept nice and tidy. First pull start ? Wow , I’m impressed 😃
“I’ll hand off the key”. 😂😂very funny
Wow two things Toby. First off what a nice garden, and another great Caterpillar addition to the heard.👍👍
As someone who drives John Deere two cylinder tractors frequently, it always gets me to see pulling the throttle lever toward you to increase speed, and pulling the clutch lever toward you to engage it. These old Cats are backwards, haha…
Thanks for using Luke’s favorite tool to adjust that detent. Definitely a high precision instrument.
HOW DARE YOU CODY!!!
Thanks for sharing sounds like a great running 2 good to see Sr out I’m sure everyone would love to see you and Sr working on this to get it how he wants it
Totally off topic, but beautiful garden.
Squatch Junior and Senior the Cat Man's, you are awesome
I’m in the middle of a ‘66 CJ5.
I think one of these little dozers will be my next project once I can find one. What a cute piece of equipment
I had the great pleasure to have my dad help with my excavation business. We had a new D6C, dozer and ripper and a 46A D8, dozer and ripper. Dad liked the D6 best. Dad said working together with these machines was the best time of his life. Enjoy your dad, life is short.
I believe you got a runner,I always like seeing you and senior out gettin it done it brings back good memories.
Good to see Senior He's looking well.
You took very good care of your father by locating this and I read that water in the oil could build up if it was parked in a humid wet location and not started for a while.
Man senior’s gonna have some great quality time with that beauty for sure! She purr’s like a new kitten! That’s one great purchase you got there! Looking forward to what you’re going to be doing for her next!👌😎👍great video Squatch!
Beautiful garden
SHOTGUN!!!
Watching Senior get in reminded me of those duece coupe days...no leg room.
5J1113, X231, 5U - seems like a good 5 year plan.
I couldn't be happier for both of you. What a nice machine.
DADGUMMIT. You've got me wanting a D2 even more than I already do.
This is a great project for you guys. Great vid. Thank for sharing
Anything I know about Cats is what I've picked up from this channel an boy that D2 to me seems sweet as a nut 👌 great to see Senior at the controls an the smile he had at the end spoke volumes 😁 great video 👍👍
Love your enthusiasm for those old tractors. Thanks for the tutorial on steering clutch adjustment I need to do that on my 2J that I recently acquired.
It sure does run good! Sr. looked happy!!
Seems like a clean, honest machine. Can't wait to see what the insides look like if you're going that deep.
Looks like a fine Cat to me. It also purrs like a Fine Cat. Thank You 😊
Great video good machine. You know what you are doing and explain it well .
I was in East Peoria a few days ago. There is a Harbor Freight store about where that tractor rolled off of the line. Sad. That factory is all gone.
Nice to see Sr. make an appearance, and the garden is looking good too.
Nice Addition !!👍🏼 everything looks pretty good!
Nice ride and that garden looks good too.
Good morning
Thank you for the video
Such a sweet sounding D2. You made a good purchase.
The two of you make an awesome video together. For having low fuel pressure it sure ran smooth. Great buy .Denis from California.
will it run????
of course it does, you just rebuilt one and knew what to look at. :)
the best was Senior beaming smile when first took.the controls by the barn. Stone face and grin a mile wide.
Nice D2. Senior ought to be tickled. Garden tour if you have time would be fun. Looks like a nice one.
Well done Fellas! Nice piece of machinery right there!
Pretty garden! Looks like ya'll are eating good. Now you know your next move is going to have to be taking over manufacturing replacement parts for these. You are becoming the go-to guy for this stuff.
One other thing maybe of interest to sqwach being a cat enthusiasts, David holt, great grandson of Bengiman holt founder of caterpillar tractor did a cat magazine article featuring my dad and myself working on a job building a camping facility for merced irrigation Co in California. What an honor that was to be chosen for the article.
That was really a great thing to do Squatch, more power to you friend, I won't lie, you got me impatient to see you do this new D2 up!
12:51 I had faith! Runs like a sewing machine - particularly the low idle.
Sewing machine lol.
Just such a great channel. The family elements are wonderful.
My dad was the inspiration for a good portion of the old heavy rusty iron stuff I mess with. Unfortunately he wasn't interested participating. Something about having too much fun in life was morally suspect. Depression ww2 era upbringing I suppose.
You and your dad don't have that problem. Keep it up. Enjoy all the time you can. 🙂
I havent scrolled down the comments and have just started watching the video and I predict she won't let you and senior down! (Fingers crossed!)🤞🤞🤞
amazing sounding D2 it's almost ready to use condition that is always nice
Cool D2 dad looks super happy can wait to see more videos tks
I think that d2 is going to workout great for Squatch Sr! It has a great sounding motor. Cheers
Sounds like a good solid machine! nice score.
Love the sound of that starting engine. Music to my ears. One pull, that is nice! Did you miss showing oiling the clutch?
Sounds good. I've had a D4- 7u. Currently, A D6- 9u .would love to get a D2 just for fun. Good looking,and running cat you have there.
That diesel is now my ringtone. Awesome sound
Love the D2, but how about a walk around of that nice looking vegetable garden you drove by?!?!
that’s a hell of a find. Thanks!
Ah the ol' girl runs like a champ.
I was confident it would start with relative ease, but I was NOT expecting the pony engine to start on the first pull.
What i find hilarious is after all the blood sweat, tears and gears of 5J, just as you wrap it up, you just stumble across this one. Some people get all the luck!
Also, Ill have a vid for ya in a couple days - a triple tap walk around for ya.
Roll that beautiful bean footage! 😂
What a sweet old Cat!
I thought at first that Senior wasn't going to get a go on his own dozer 😂
Wow that sounds so good. That's one nice mechie
The garden is even better now
Toby you did well! Even a blind squirrel finds a nut! Sr will be happy!
Looking forward to this conversion
I'd consider that a early Christmas present for your Pappa, I'm well jealous.
Nice start up. Good deal
Thanks might work Sr.!!
You Sir, are a good son.👍👍
Excellent!
I can't stop watching this video. I can't wait till you have the new track chains on 5j1113. Will she be ready for plow day?
i have to say squatch it not a video will run but it does run and how good can we make it into a very nice machine. you have move to work with on this than you did on the 1113 that for sure. love the videos and look for them all you make.
Thanks, just didn't know. Now I do.
Nice work!
Love it
For an old machine, it has some good grousers(sp?). Don't often see that.
It did look like the Ol Fella liked his crawler, getting away from machines for a minute you guys have a great Vegetable garden. I this all seniors work or do you both work in it.
Well you're almost done with 5j 111 whatever so you might get start on this one or you can finish up the prototype Minneapolis Moline tractor
Same lights as our old fiat 25c crawler
Senior looks natural in that thing,,,,,other than a few minor adjustments it seems to be in pretty good shape,,,,
Don’t forget if you restore a crawler for sale I’ll buy it.
I'll never own a caterpillar tractor. However, you make these things interesting. I came for information on my '41 H and stayed for the great content! May I post a link to my 1958 Plymouth which is my current project?
Someone power washed it too good around the governor housing and got water in it.
Nice tractor. Thought about just returning it to/retaining it in original condition? Would be a good ag tractor for those plowing demos/running a thresher etc. Probably retains the ag gearing in the gear box? You've got all the bits, and know how...
I`m always surprised at the racket the pony motor makes, a lot more that the diesel engine😳