First smoke!!! I know exactly what you were talking about when you described the nervous feeling you had at the beginning of the day, knowing how much work had gone into what was about to happen. It doesn't matter how many "first starts" I've attempted, it's still my least favorite part of any restoration and I have yet to experience a perfect first start that didn't expose hidden problems that weren't on my radar. The pony sounded great, thumbs up from the Squatch Ranch! 👍
Fantastic the pony motor sounds good. I think the reason why you got no fuel pressure. May have to do a hidden air pocket. Or the fuel pump is too dry to start sucking any fuel. Anyway enough yapping from me. Lets appriciate the harf work🎉
Reminds me that I REALLY need to get my D2 up & running. In fairly rough shape. Has a frame cab that's a PITA for my 6+ ft frame to get into. Tracks on the thing have all kinds of slack & not much adjustment left. A few things I still have to do since it last ran in '17. Found that Squatch has a very good playlist for it.
I really like seeing this old Cat brought back to life. I grew up on a government surplus, cable winch D-6, which I began running on our farm at 13 years old. I still remember fighting the cantankerous pony motor, while trying to get it to run on cold mornings in the Winter and how tired my arms were after a long day of operating the all-manual controls. Thanks!👍
That's Awesome!! I share some of your excitement! Every rebuild I've ever done I had the same trepidation beforehand, but the joy of finishing is definitely worth it. And look at all that time you enjoyed working beside your dad. I'm jealous of you!
@4:43 I know that feeling well. When you've put your heart and soul into a project and really enjoyed the work, you almost hate to see it come to an end. Enjoy the fruits of your labor! There are other projects ahead you'll enjoy just as much :) By the way, I've only just found your channel in the past couple days, can't wait to go back and watch the rest of this series! =D
Afternoon Greg and Aaron Well, done to you both, a few little hiccups but that is understandable, but you both worked through it. Nervous, why wouldn't you be, two years is a long time for you both to have doubts. Those bloody mud wasps (that is what we call them here) stumped me, a few years ago, same thing, in the exhaust. Great to see the pony roar again and see the emotion you two guys shared. (High 5) As for your purpose, it is a personal achievement to you both, privately as well as publicly and thank you for sharing this journey. What positive experience for all. Your emotions were running high at the closer of this episode, and as they should be. God Blees you both. Peter from Australian ☀🌊 ✌🪛🛠🔩🗜
Thanks for sharing this with us. We really enjoyed hearing that pony motor. Like you, we too are looking forward to seeing this baby run! Good luck guys.
Very nice! You could always put a tiny bit of clean motor oil in the diesel since they make the "low sulphur" stuff, also a decent shot of Marvels Mystery Oil in the gasoline for the pony motor will go a long way in helping keep the upper end of the engine lubricated. OOOOH BOY! Next video will be of that beast running like a boss! Keep em coming!!!!
Good idea on the Marvel Mystery Oil. I don't think there's a fuel tank on the place that Dad doesn't sneak a cup of that into. It's definitely become a family tradition. ☺️
Wow if I could like this a thousand times I would!!❤ Great great job guys! So exciting to hear that pony motor bust off! This is some fantastic content- and the human side is incredible! Can’t wait for next episode. Keep plugging boys!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Put the handle on the fuel drain valve, then put a pipe plug in the elbow to prevent any mischief. We do that with the oil drain valves/piping on locomotives.
6:50 To protect the line where it goes through the frame it can have a short sleeve of rubber hose that fits over it. So to not have to pull the line & slide any over can just cut a section then slit it lengthwise. Then clamp or wire tie it into place.
Any bolt in any casting is course thread amy stud was couse thread in the castimg, but fine theeaded nuts, thats cause fine thread wont hold in castings, casting is to soft, ductle iron might hold a fine thread ductle is cast steel
A few minor tweaks, and you’ll be running fine. Maybe take up a few notches on the starter clutch spider for good snap over (should be pretty easy to get into and release the plunger with a flat blade). You might not know if the pinion sleeve disengages properly until the diesel fires up (better too early than too late, as you’re well aware). Pony sounds great! Nice work. The little bleeder wrenches are handy for getting to each of the four individual fuel pumps. Guessing you have one already. Must be how a doctor feels after delivering a child. Wonderful!
Congratulations on the starting of the starting engine. Just a tune up on a 2-cylinder opposed starting engine is a logistical nightmare. Caterpillar in the mid 20th century claimed all their new hire engineers worked their way up through the ranks. Starting out in the repair and assembly shops, moving up to field testing, before picking up a drafting pencil Cat felt the experience gained made better, easier tractors to operate and service . Apparently the guy that designed the opposed 2-cylinder starting engine skipped the day he was supposed to be working as a repairman.
That is definitely something I've learned to appreciate about caterpillar. I suppose the fact that they used it for nearly three decades is a testament to its durability. As I work on the different series of D4 it's very fun to note the design changes. I'm guessing many of them were born from the field service technician. The split top cover over the transmission immediately comes to mind among others. I really enjoy learning about the design process. Also very much appreciate your sage knowledge! 😊
First smoke!!! I know exactly what you were talking about when you described the nervous feeling you had at the beginning of the day, knowing how much work had gone into what was about to happen. It doesn't matter how many "first starts" I've attempted, it's still my least favorite part of any restoration and I have yet to experience a perfect first start that didn't expose hidden problems that weren't on my radar. The pony sounded great, thumbs up from the Squatch Ranch! 👍
A big step in the right direction!!!! Thanks!
Wow, that’s great! You know how to keep us on the edge of our seat!
Thanks Tom! It was definitely a big victory. 😊 Glad you're here to share it with us.
Fantastic the pony motor sounds good. I think the reason why you got no fuel pressure. May have to do a hidden air pocket. Or the fuel pump is too dry to start sucking any fuel. Anyway enough yapping from me. Lets appriciate the harf work🎉
We were all sitting with baited breath for the big moment! Way to go Team Cat.
Very happy for you two kids............I jumped for joy when the pony started, please don't apologizefor being happy!!!
Well done fellas
Reminds me that I REALLY need to get my D2 up & running. In fairly rough shape. Has a frame cab that's a PITA for my 6+ ft frame to get into. Tracks on the thing have all kinds of slack & not much adjustment left. A few things I still have to do since it last ran in '17. Found that Squatch has a very good playlist for it.
Great job guys😎
Thank you 😁
I really like seeing this old Cat brought back to life. I grew up on a government surplus, cable winch D-6, which I began running on our farm at 13 years old. I still remember fighting the cantankerous pony motor, while trying to get it to run on cold mornings in the Winter and how tired my arms were after a long day of operating the all-manual controls. Thanks!👍
Pulling that pony over again and again and it not starting brings back a lot of bad memories. Happy for you and your Dad.
That was a "championship " high five with old man !!
That's Awesome!! I share some of your excitement! Every rebuild I've ever done I had the same trepidation beforehand, but the joy of finishing is definitely worth it. And look at all that time you enjoyed working beside your dad. I'm jealous of you!
I'll be honest John, we have a great family here on TH-cam! 😊
Hi My Dear Friend Very Very Great Job Sir ❤❤❤❤❤
When it cranked up I was as giddy as a school girl too. My arms went up and cheered WooHoo
🥳 🙌 🎉
We’re gettin there! Pony motor sounded great! I’m certain your son is smiling! ❤️
@4:43 I know that feeling well. When you've put your heart and soul into a project and really enjoyed the work, you almost hate to see it come to an end. Enjoy the fruits of your labor! There are other projects ahead you'll enjoy just as much :)
By the way, I've only just found your channel in the past couple days, can't wait to go back and watch the rest of this series! =D
Great job... One step closer. Your patience and hard work are showing their rewards. Can't wait for the next step.
Awesome guys, well done both you, looks amazing
almost there!
Congratulations!!!!
Pony sounds great. Great to see the tear of joy. Much deserved!
How freaking exciting! love to hear old iron!!! I work in mining down in South Florida and we have all the yellow iron you can ask for!
Afternoon Greg and Aaron
Well, done to you both, a few little hiccups but that is understandable, but you both worked through it. Nervous, why wouldn't you be, two years is a long time for you both to have doubts. Those bloody mud wasps (that is what we call them here) stumped me, a few years ago, same thing, in the exhaust. Great to see the pony roar again and see the emotion you two guys shared. (High 5) As for your purpose, it is a personal achievement to you both, privately as well as publicly and thank you for sharing this journey. What positive experience for all.
Your emotions were running high at the closer of this episode, and as they should be.
God Blees you both.
Peter from Australian ☀🌊
✌🪛🛠🔩🗜
So exciting to see the pony motor running!
Great work. Love this project.
Now this is getting exciting. Thanks for posting such entertaining content.
Thanks!
Thank you for supporting the channel!
Smiling for you guys.... awesome
Great job man.....
milestones!!
Well deserved!
The slow-mo of the mud wasp next was crazy!
I just can't get away from those wasps, 😁
A big step getting the pony to run. That's the go/no go on most of these old Cat projects
Thanks for sharing this with us. We really enjoyed hearing that pony motor. Like you, we too are looking forward to seeing this baby run! Good luck guys.
Very nice. So close to completion. You will be looking for another project soon. I nominate that D4 7u that got a little crispy. It is a nice machine.
Very nice! You could always put a tiny bit of clean motor oil in the diesel since they make the "low sulphur" stuff, also a decent shot of Marvels Mystery Oil in the gasoline for the pony motor will go a long way in helping keep the upper end of the engine lubricated. OOOOH BOY! Next video will be of that beast running like a boss!
Keep em coming!!!!
Good idea on the Marvel Mystery Oil. I don't think there's a fuel tank on the place that Dad doesn't sneak a cup of that into. It's definitely become a family tradition. ☺️
Beautiful job!!! I am so excited to see that machine run! Great video, thank you!!!🎉
Wow if I could like this a thousand times I would!!❤ Great great job guys! So exciting to hear that pony motor bust off! This is some fantastic content- and the human side is incredible! Can’t wait for next episode. Keep plugging boys!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Put the handle on the fuel drain valve, then put a pipe plug in the elbow to prevent any mischief. We do that with the oil drain valves/piping on locomotives.
That's a great idea! I will do just that, Thank you! 👍
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You’re welcome.
Congratulations! Thanks for bringing us along!
Yay! 👍👍👍👍👍
6:50 To protect the line where it goes through the frame it can have a short sleeve of rubber hose that fits over it. So to not have to pull the line & slide any over can just cut a section then slit it lengthwise. Then clamp or wire tie it into place.
Great idea! We will definately do that. 👍
Any bolt in any casting is course thread amy stud was couse thread in the castimg, but fine theeaded nuts, thats cause fine thread wont hold in castings, casting is to soft, ductle iron might hold a fine thread ductle is cast steel
Success, best day ever. There's nothing better than that super load roar of that pilot motor coming to life. Well done chaps.
So close.... I'm sure you two will get it sorted.
Nice sounding pony
The "worst" part about being g a wrench is first fire ups ... trust me !
You guys!
so great to see that PM run!
Congrats you guys! Can't wait for the next one =D
I usually circle for a while before I try to start any of my projects. 😅
A few minor tweaks, and you’ll be running fine. Maybe take up a few notches on the starter clutch spider for good snap over (should be pretty easy to get into and release the plunger with a flat blade). You might not know if the pinion sleeve disengages properly until the diesel fires up (better too early than too late, as you’re well aware). Pony sounds great! Nice work.
The little bleeder wrenches are handy for getting to each of the four individual fuel pumps. Guessing you have one already.
Must be how a doctor feels after delivering a child. Wonderful!
Thank you! I do have one of the bleeder wrenches. It is a must-have and very well. 👍
WELL DONE
Congratulations on the starting of the starting engine. Just a tune up on a 2-cylinder opposed starting engine is a logistical nightmare. Caterpillar in the mid 20th century claimed all their new hire engineers worked their way up through the ranks. Starting out in the repair and assembly shops, moving up to field testing, before picking up a drafting pencil Cat felt the experience gained made better, easier tractors to operate and service . Apparently the guy that designed the opposed 2-cylinder starting engine skipped the day he was supposed to be working as a repairman.
That is definitely something I've learned to appreciate about caterpillar. I suppose the fact that they used it for nearly three decades is a testament to its durability. As I work on the different series of D4 it's very fun to note the design changes. I'm guessing many of them were born from the field service technician. The split top cover over the transmission immediately comes to mind among others. I really enjoy learning about the design process. Also very much appreciate your sage knowledge! 😊
WELL DONE /I AM SO HAPPT FOR YOU BOTH /THE LORD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS AS WE KNOW CHEERS
Red fuel still has a high sulfer content.
Our fuel supplier told us it is low sulfur diesel. The on road / off road blend is exactly the same here. The only difference is the red dye.
Oh happy day!
Nicely done guys. That pony motor sounded great. Can't wait to hear the main fire up. Beautiful job.