When you start to get frustrated because something is not going right, and you have been working on it for over an hour then go and take a break. Have a cup of tea, coffee or whatever, calm down and go back to it with a clear mind. The chances are that as soon as you look at the issue again, the problem will resolve itself as something you had not noticed or with a clear mind you will have other ideas of fixing it. A large hammer can also be very therapeutic though expensive!
I fell two stories off a ladder breaking my back, pelvis shattering my heel & other assorted boo-boos... it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I had spent nearly 40 years working at the same place and got hosed out of about 1/2 my pension so what I would say is MAKE YOUR OWN WAY IN LIFE. Help as many people as you can but never waste a moment under the thumb of people who's only concern for you is how big their bonus will be if they screw you out of your own paycheck. NEVER borrow money. Ever. That includes effing credit cards - ESPECIALLY credit cards! When you 'have payments' you 'have to' go to work! When you owe no one you can do whatever you damn well please (within reason). Somehow I don't think you're gonna have too much to worry about!
Back when a manual was a manual and not a list of places to take the thing to get it fixed for a huge markup because the ECU locks you out if you're not a 'registered' technician.
I couldn't agree more! I have been trying to help a friend repair the engine on his obsolete VW light truck but despite it being a discontinued model have found it is virtually impossible to obtain technical information. Inquiries regarding advice or other assistance from various technical service venues evinced complete disinterest in involvement and a consistent trend seemed to be that they had no desire to work on European products in general and a few specific examples in particular. Inquiries at internet venues where information was previously available have increasingly begun to display a message to the effect that "access to information previously available at this site is no longer possible due to copyright issues". I even purchased what I hoped was a technical workshop manual for the vehicle in question online. Unfortunately the 'manual' does not contain any technical information not already available in an owner's handbook. It does not elaborate to a useful extent on technical issues such as engine disassembly, reassembly or timing of the valves or injector pump at all. Not even the fact that VW 'technicians' are responsible for the problem with the fuel injection timing of vehicle's engine in the first place or can give no indication that they even understand the problem makes the slightest difference! For this reason alone I would not own a European vehicle of any kind under any circumstances. Apart from deplorably unreliable and expensive aftermarket 'services' the outrageous prices retailers and service outlets charge for European vehicles, spares and 'technical services' only reinforces my negative opinion. Thankfully, although spares and services in general have become ridiculously expensive for vehicles they produce the US and Japan are not following avariciously monopolistic European trends. Furthermore I believe the Australian Federal government is also working on legislation to prevent such unscrupulous behavior here. I pity consumers in the EU who have a steadily decreasing number of options and little to no government support in opposing rampant, monopolistic greed.
@@whotknots Absolutely agree, as an European with nothing like any "right-to-repair" in sight. Problem here is though, mostly, the legal situation making the *_producers_* responsible for whatever comes outta any exhaust of any of their cars produced no matter what. Was I said producer, I wouldn't give *_any_* information away which even remotely might influence the emission properties of my products. With VW additionally affected here after they had this intelligently designed little piece of software (known as defeat device) installed helping them having cars with good power and excellent milage on the roads *_despite_* senseless regularities and legalities emissionwise ....
When welding the nut on the broken bolt, just turn the mig gun on and bury the hole with wire. This gets maximum heat in the broken part and a solid weld with no voids. (Like stuttering the gun does.) Then WAIT until it is cool before trying to turn it out. Then, rock it forward and backwards until it is loose. (I do this nearly every day at work. On railroad equipment.)
Agreed, if there is no penetration of the bolt and the nut there is no bond. I run a circle around the edge of the bolt/nut interface and work my way out to ensure they are welded solid.
Or any cans for that matter. Naptha, Xylene, Acetone, even the small pint cans. Tangential but another trick no one seems to know; the sharp point of a painters tool I use to cut three or four slits in the top groove. Hit the flat side with a mallet, pour from that side and allow excess to drip down.
I purchased both the parts book, and the service manual, they are not expensive, just be sure which manual goes for the equipment you wish to work on. Old red is 12h1 and up
That Caterpillar manual is gold. I love watching your videos is because in the intro, you show the sprocket blowing off of the machine from the retained tension. Thank God, no one got hurt.
I really enjoy your videos... the rescuing itself, for me is like a battle, an everyday battle between the old- good engineering and honest construction and the "new", "modern" and PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE equipments and tools!
One more hour relaxing watching someone else getting their hands covered in grease and oil. Retired truck driver and don’t miss those full service days getting covered in fluids and oils. Looking forward to the next instalment. Take care.🇦🇺😎
I truly admire your willingness to do whatever it takes to solve problems. Personally, I have found when solving a particularly tough problem Not to use a bigger hammer. I'll wager your Grandpa is / was but still is a Great Inspiration and Resource. Go Red very Kool...v
Buddy YOU SHOULD TAKE A COPY OF THIS PRECIOUS MANUAL, instead of use the original in your shop due the peril of oil leak or something that could damage it... and kept the original to your future generations! Well is only an idea...
Or find out if there is someone out there who makes these old manuals available to everyone to download and send it off to them so everyone can benefit from it.
When you make a copper gasket, I suggest annealing it by heating cherry red and quenching in water. In a pinch, you can do this to soften copper gaskets on a banjo fitting to reuse them. Heating, then quenching, softens copper, unlike steel which hardens. My guess is that a square rubber O ring went in the cap of the diesel filter cover. You are a very clever and resourceful man. Thank you for making these videos and sharing your approach to life. In these difficult times your way of doing things is an inspiration.
"I was learning", exactly, and I love that about your videos. There may come a day when no parts are available and these kinds of skill will be absolutely necessary to maintain all equipment, not just old equipment.
Best 53 mins and14 sec iv had for a long time made me forget this shit that’s going around killing people and took me back when I used to mess about with engines ,thanks buddy for giving an old man a such pleasure watching you 👍🇬🇧
I am a retired technician who did everything from HVAC/ Com refrig to any motor /air-handler etc and I just can watch Quality Work being done all day... I'm retired to Thailand last working in Afghanistan for 4 years.... YOU do Quality work man...
Words to live by: "Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently". I've been using that to encourage people on my various teams to *try*. Get started. Learn something. Maybe you'll get it the first time, but if not, examine the path you took, figure out why it didn't lead where you intended, and adapt. Then tell the team about the process so we can all learn something. Everyone freely discusses failures and errors, and nobody feels like they can't make a start - no matter how difficult the task at hand appears. Love the videos - please keep the content coming!
The 'using a bolt as a hex stud' was brilliant! Probably saved quite a few bucks there not having to buy a special socket just to do that (and only that lol). I also loved how you explained your philosophy surrounding creating the copper washer. You are investing in yourself, building experience, sharpening your problem solving skills, and just learning new stuff. You can't accurately put a price on that. Your problem solving and persistence is part of what keeps me coming back. Another youtuber with this skill is Mustie1. He would rather tinker and try and figure things out instead of researching the whole project first. Guys like you are better prepared for a time where a manual is not available, there is no phone-a-friend, and you don't have a lot of resources compared to someone who has to have it all mapped out before ever starting. Bravo Sir! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, your lessons, your failures, and your philosophy all while taking the time to produce a well shot and presented video.
I recently subscribed to your page. I used to farm with my Dad in Washington State years ago. I now live in Texas. Your videos are great. Very good photographer, Great commentary, fantastic workmanship. The way I would have done it. I'm now almost 73 and a heart attack. Don't do much of that anymore. Thank you for sharing your project. May be a little more than expected, but it will be worth it.
Was bored today so I did a TH-cam search for 'restore'. Glad I did!. Best series that I've found. One bit of advice on copper gasket making - You have already figured out to cut a hole in the sheet stock, next, cut the out side diameter larger than you need, reduce that outside diameter close to what you'll need on the belt sander. Then put this large diameter copper washer back on your oil plug. Put your home made bolt-nut wrench in the three jaw chuck on your lathe. Put the oil plug on your home made bolt-nut wrench, & bring the tailstock up against the face oil plug, so as to support it firmly. Now you can face off or lightly sand the outside diameter of the copper washer true. If the copper washer slips, you can back it with a light grade sanding paper to help grip it. Also as others have noted, annealing the copper will soften it so it will form to to the face of your oil plug. Also, you could resurface the gasket face on your oil plug, by using the same lathe method
I would say old red is in good hands. These are inspiring videos for people who want to do their own mechanical work or those who just like to watch. These videos are well put together. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I have been following your videos from the beginning and this is my first comment. I have watched you toll with Big Red and enjoyed process, but the part I wish to thank for is your statement about perseverance. I recently purchased a 3 n 1 printer. Was trying for weeks to laser my first project. I was about to totally give up when I saw your last videos on Big Red. It inspired me not to give up and I finally did get to laser cut a box. Thank you and keep up the awesome videos
Your anecdotal point regarding fabrication of the copper gasket was a perfect example in "learning by doing".....a classic and very traditional approach to any aspect of education whether in the arts, the sciences, or the mechanics. Thank you for including that very significant insight and perspective. Best to you and a hug for the Weims.
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Great advice on trying, and not giving up. I teach that to my 8 year old son, even though I should probably take my own advice sometimes. Excellent videos, never miss one.
When trying to remove a stuck bolt: 1) tap a few times to loosen. 2) tap a few times to tighten. 3) keep repeating steps 1& 2 until bolt is loosened. May have to do many times. Penetrating oil may help.
HI..Do yourself a favor and screw a couple pieces of 3/4 inch plywood to the bottom of the log your vice is mounted on..its not stable enough to work with..drives me crazy when i see you work harder than you need to..it will save you tons of time as well..just a thought..great vid today.. love this channel ..cant wait to see the results of your hard work..
Hello, I am a new subscriber to your channel and I have to say I'm instantly hooked. Love old tools and machinery!! Also love bringing old worn out things back to life. Big fan of your channel and the work you do, thanks for allowing us to come along!!
Thank you for your videos! Not only do they offer a lot of fun and entertainment every time, but also a lot of inspiration and knowledge leave nothing to be desired! Honest and unpretentious ... just wonderful! Stay healthy and enjoy yourself! Hopefully there is still a lot to see and hear from you! Many Greetings from Germany
I learned early in life never say “ I know “ when someone is trying to help with advice always listen and never ever ignore good advice no matter who gives it, be it a person younger or older than you always listen and never never say I KNOW.
Man you said it thought I was the only person who hates that. That's the fastest way to get me not to help someone is when they say "yeah I know " when Obviously they don't know or you wouldn't be taking the time to help them.
I know is the reply of a child. They often say I know, I know, when you are trying to show them something. That's when you have to step up and say no, you don't know! I know! That's why I'm telling you. I was showing a guy I worked with how to do something and when I looked back at him he was making this snotty I know face and I let him have it! I left him there to struggle with it for so long that he went to lunch. I went over and finished it in 2 minutes. He came over and apologized later but I told him, don't ever shoot a look at me like that again. Fuckin steams my clams!
Glad to see that your bulldozer is getting some much needed love. It has clearly seen a lot of abuse over the years. I think that filter cover should have an o ring seal it looks like it was designed for it.
I can see having the manual on the internet for educational purposes. But to have it on there for somebody else to find because they happen to have the same machine not very likely.
I just wanted to say thank you for making these videos because it's very refreshing to watch something interesting instead of our crazy news media and the horrible TV shows that are on nowadays God bless you and like I always say God bless America. PS you have a lot more patience than I do it would be a hell of a lot of cussing because of broken Knuckles and broken torx bits LOL I think it's good for you to have patience like this it keeps you mentally fit. I grew up in a Welding & Machine Shop environment and this reminds me of my father and all the things he taught me. That blue tip wrench / torch makes all the difference in the world when taking out broken studs and bolts. Grade 8 bolts are always advisable.
Excellent work performing the maintenance on "Old Red" !! So important especially after all the years of not being used heaven only knows when theses things were done for sure !! And you are exactly right about the persistence and trail and error and lessons learned .........but that's how we learn !! Great work great video keep up the excellent work "Old Red" is getting better every day !! 🛠👍👍
Rather than cut the bracket off the old hydraulic filter housing, why not just make a new bracket? That way, the old one can sit on the shelf as a spare you can just bolt on. You're bound to have some stock strip in the stash that's the right size, and it's really not that much extra work. Really enjoying this series, kudos to you for taking on such a mammoth task, thanks for sharing 🙏
I love that Old Red is coming back to life with enough scars to remind us all where he came from. Awesome reconstruction...love watching you learn and grow as he comes alive! You amaze me with your energy. Mike
Respect man, I enjoy your tips and tricks on figuring things out yourself and gaining that knowledge. Wish more young people would do things this way. No better way to learn and gain experience. Take care and stay safe.
"from the ashes of disaster, grow the roses of success." my favorite song from chitty chitty, bang bang, and what i sing to myself as i am getting absolutely zero cooperation from something i am working on. nothing feels better than finally getting a job done that has fought you tooth and nail the entire time. you don't know joy, until you have tasted agony. you can't understand true success, until you have been utterly defeated. you have not failed, until you quit trying. never give up, and never surrender, for that is the path to victory.
You should scan that manual and turn it into a PDF file so it can be available for anyone else that needs it. Dropbox, Google Docs apps have great scan to PDF tools.
oh and when making that copper ring, a knock out tool like electricians use is a super helpful tool. I bought a HF one and it serves me just fine because I use it fairly infrequently. Great work!
@@jonanderson5137 fair point. I don’t mind HF stuff for things I use once in a blue moon. But your spot on if you need a tool more than a handful of times or are looking to get a return on them.
For rounded off bolt heads, use your cutoff wheel and make a slot in the head. Use a hand held impact screwdriver and straight bit to knock them out. (Where hammer clearance exists)
Never use copper anti-seize on Oil lubricated rotating parts. If you ever decide to take an oil sample it will return with a warning that bearings are deteriorating because copper is found in the lube oil analysis
Copper never seize shouldn't be used period. Too much chance of starting a Galvanic corrosion issue. Use the nickel never seize. If in doubt look up copper and nickel in the periodic table. Looking carefully at the valence number. Best wishes
@@carlthor91 do agree, but there must be a But. Nickel is a toxic metal that can cause illnesses. To avoid this issue why not use graphite based anti seize, like loctite 8009 it does not contain any metals and is used for high temp application like the power generation of gas turbines.
@@carlthor91 thats what I'd always heard to. But I understand the military still uses it. Also Graphie would be better still, Copper can make you sick.
You’re probably aware that for some cats the level is measured when engine is warm, instead of the normal checking when cold. Many changes were done to cats during the production run. Parts manual should show all the changes.
Wow! Thanks all for the kind words. It makes me feel good an I am glad to see you reading and enjoying the operators manual. I can hear “Old Red” sighing with relief as you properly service the machine. I am still looking for more parts you may need, We probably bought the 955 new in 1956 and probably sold it in about 1960. So I do not think much is left, some machines use the same parts, Still Looking. Keep up the Great Work.
23:02 try pouring with the spout at the top next time. just rotate the bucket at the level gets lower just like how everyone plays monopoly wrong, everyone pours buckets wrong
That little bit of welding you are doing the broken stud isn't enough getting warm. Next time you do it go touch the back of that stud and you'll see. If you have a stick welder use a welding rod to heat the broken bolt up. When you weld with the welding rod and it sticks and the welding rod gets red hot because you leave it there. use that same method to heat that stud up you might have to go through a few welding rods. Works very well to get that stud hot.
Thanks for your videos! I'm working on a totally different machine (Ford NH 455c loader/hoe) but you approach things in a logical, methodical manner while retaining the fun aspect of things.
@@jordanrelkey if everything’s apart I’d have it painted and then put it back together so you don’t have to take everything apart again and redo all the gaskets
@@blake1995 I can understand that approach, but with this machine I think that would waste effort. And I don't see why he would need to disassemble it again to paint.
@@jordanrelkey if he put it together with all the rusty patina parts before painting and then decides to paint it later, there’s gonna be spots he can’t get to without taking it back apart if he wants to do it right. Might as well paint the parts after they’re cleaned up, wait until the machine itself is painted, and then reinstall the parts.
He said earlier he wouldnt paint it, it is not meant to be sitting still and look pretty, it will be working and he wants it reliable and know that everything is in good shape.
Hi from the UK again you sir are an inspiration I'm addicted to watching fix these machine and I've learned so much and I've been to collage for engineering.
@@erikrounds5847 yes I was thinking more of the contamination coursed by the galvanised coating ,sulphur from any parents metals is like oil on steel before you paint it isn’t gonna stick .welding Galvanise anything inside is a killer and from being a apprentice 45 years ago I can say with authority it will give you the best hangover you will ever have 🤯🤮💀💀ps 45 years Blacksmithing ,welding ,hobby’s Diesel,Petrol engine cars lorry’s Motorhomes and trying to Lean electronics .
Usually don't need washer unless bolt is flush. After you tack nut, weld it hot enough that you don't burn nut off. Stop if you have to, chip then weld hot. I usually let cool awhile before putting on lub. Don't use wrench to remove welded nut, use impact on lowest setting, keeps torque even around nut and less likely to break weld. I used to go out and make good money pulling broke bolts out of tractors. When you pour oil out of 5 gallon bucket, put spout at around one o'clock and you won't make a mess, rotate as oil goes down.
@@SalvageWorkshop Yes I saw that video when you went into an old engineering workshop, so many machines, and you manage to get them out on your own brilliant 👍 👍. Keep on with your projects. Geoff Lewis Wales UK 🏴🏴🏴
@@ReaperRestorations Hello, Reaper Restorations, Wales has more Castles than the rest of Britain, it was down to the Normans who wanted to keep the Welshman under control (under the thumb) the Welsh Clans were allways fighting the Normans. If you had more details of the area I might be able to find out some information ???? For you. What part of the World are you living in !!!. Do you know the "Lewis Clans" have their own Tartan. And below is our National Flag. Best wishes, Geoff Lewis, Swansea, Wales, UK. 🏴🏴🏴
I was amused to see you got the Operator/Service manual as it describes [in great detail!] all those things the previous owner(s?) probably didn't read, let alone do... (at least at the stated intervals!) Also, as I've viewed and observed through many of your vids, you appear to approach each project (this Traxcavator being the latest) with an open mind and tackle each task (or challenge) with the goal of "doing things right" and restoring what was wrong from the past... Keep up your great Work and Videos - They're very inspiring!
I am absolutely glued to your journey with "Old Red", and your video production is great with the right amount of explanation for me, who is by no means any sort of mechanic. But I would love to know if you are doing this just for the challenge or will you be putting "Old Red" back to work when he/she is fit again?
@@thomasshumate9561 Not only that, since he couldn't find that manual online, distribute the PDF everywhere possible so others can get it if the so happen to need it!
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What has helped YOU press through failures in your life? Anything you'd tell a younger version of yourself or the youth of today?
You always learn form mistakes. It’s the best way I learn.
You grow and gain wisdom through failure, if you never fail you will never understand the value of perseverance.
When you start to get frustrated because something is not going right, and you have been working on it for over an hour then go and take a break. Have a cup of tea, coffee or whatever, calm down and go back to it with a clear mind. The chances are that as soon as you look at the issue again, the problem will resolve itself as something you had not noticed or with a clear mind you will have other ideas of fixing it. A large hammer can also be very therapeutic though expensive!
I fell two stories off a ladder breaking my back, pelvis shattering my heel & other assorted boo-boos... it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I had spent nearly 40 years working at the same place and got hosed out of about 1/2 my pension so what I would say is MAKE YOUR OWN WAY IN LIFE. Help as many people as you can but never waste a moment under the thumb of people who's only concern for you is how big their bonus will be if they screw you out of your own paycheck. NEVER borrow money. Ever. That includes effing credit cards - ESPECIALLY credit cards!
When you 'have payments' you 'have to' go to work!
When you owe no one you can do whatever you damn well please (within reason).
Somehow I don't think you're gonna have too much to worry about!
Have belief in yourself, even if no one tells you you did good work..
Back when a manual was a manual and not a list of places to take the thing to get it fixed for a huge markup because the ECU locks you out if you're not a 'registered' technician.
so true :(
I couldn't agree more!
I have been trying to help a friend repair the engine on his obsolete VW light truck but despite it being a discontinued model have found it is virtually impossible to obtain technical information.
Inquiries regarding advice or other assistance from various technical service venues evinced complete disinterest in involvement and a consistent trend seemed to be that they had no desire to work on European products in general and a few specific examples in particular.
Inquiries at internet venues where information was previously available have increasingly begun to display a message to the effect that "access to information previously available at this site is no longer possible due to copyright issues".
I even purchased what I hoped was a technical workshop manual for the vehicle in question online.
Unfortunately the 'manual' does not contain any technical information not already available in an owner's handbook.
It does not elaborate to a useful extent on technical issues such as engine disassembly, reassembly or timing of the valves or injector pump at all.
Not even the fact that VW 'technicians' are responsible for the problem with the fuel injection timing of vehicle's engine in the first place or can give no indication that they even understand the problem makes the slightest difference!
For this reason alone I would not own a European vehicle of any kind under any circumstances.
Apart from deplorably unreliable and expensive aftermarket 'services' the outrageous prices retailers and service outlets charge for European vehicles, spares and 'technical services' only reinforces my negative opinion.
Thankfully, although spares and services in general have become ridiculously expensive for vehicles they produce the US and Japan are not following avariciously monopolistic European trends.
Furthermore I believe the Australian Federal government is also working on legislation to prevent such unscrupulous behavior here.
I pity consumers in the EU who have a steadily decreasing number of options and little to no government support in opposing rampant, monopolistic greed.
100% agreed!
@@whotknots Absolutely agree, as an European with nothing like any "right-to-repair" in sight.
Problem here is though, mostly, the legal situation making the *_producers_* responsible for whatever comes outta any exhaust of any of their cars produced no matter what. Was I said producer, I wouldn't give *_any_* information away which even remotely might influence the emission properties of my products.
With VW additionally affected here after they had this intelligently designed little piece of software (known as defeat device) installed helping them having cars with good power and excellent milage on the roads *_despite_* senseless regularities and legalities emissionwise ....
@@manfredschmalbach9023 Thank you for the perspective Manfred.
When welding the nut on the broken bolt, just turn the mig gun on and bury the hole with wire. This gets maximum heat in the broken part and a solid weld with no voids. (Like stuttering the gun does.) Then WAIT until it is cool before trying to turn it out. Then, rock it forward and backwards until it is loose. (I do this nearly every day at work. On railroad equipment.)
instead welding deep in nut it's better to weld a washer and next weld nut to it
100# correct, I've done hundreds of these and too-cold-too-off-on weld will not melt right and will calcify !!
I wonder If shock cooling the nut leads to work hardening, that then makes the weld/nut more brittle for impact.
@@jolten999 IME, yeah, 100%. Weld it on, leave to cool, remove bolt successfully.
Agreed, if there is no penetration of the bolt and the nut there is no bond. I run a circle around the edge of the bolt/nut interface and work my way out to ensure they are welded solid.
The popularity for this series of video is that Ole Red is the main character and you are his dirty narrator. Love your attention to detail!
LOLOLOL! I Love it!
What a gift... this MANUAL IS PURE GOLD!
He should be more gentle while reading it😰
I don't know if you saw it, but highiron1950
offered to scan it for him...
Not really, you can google it and printed
When adding fluid from a 5 gallon bucket, put the pour spout up & you won't get the glugging effect like you do when it is down
Another way of saying it is in the 12 o'clock position instead of the 6 o'clock position.
same applies to milk cartons.... ;-)
Or any cans for that matter. Naptha, Xylene, Acetone, even the small pint cans. Tangential but another trick no one seems to know; the sharp point of a painters tool I use to cut three or four slits in the top groove. Hit the flat side with a mallet, pour from that side and allow excess to drip down.
You need to do high res scan of that manual and upload it incase someone else is looking for it
I don't know if you saw it, but highiron1950
offered to scan it for him...
I hope he does or references to someone who has, I need one. My machines engine has been swapped to a D4 engine, slightly different, no pony motor.
I purchased both the parts book, and the service manual, they are not expensive, just be sure which manual goes for the equipment you wish to work on. Old red is 12h1 and up
That Caterpillar manual is gold. I love watching your videos is because in the intro, you show the sprocket blowing off of the machine from the retained tension. Thank God, no one got hurt.
I am sitting here in suspense about what will happen with Old Red in the next episode. Absolutely addictive!!
I love this series. Was getting SO BORED with coffee grinder and lighter restorations :)
Try Squatch253 He rerebuilds and restores from the ground up.
Thanks Jeff :)
@@puristgreen Your Welcome
The key to welding nut on broken bolt is to be patient and let bolt cool and shrink...I enjoy your life...good memories
This man deserves a statue for determination and skill. Knowledge by trial and error. Succes by perseverance.
I've never seen so many broken bolts on one machine! Inconceivable!
glad you're doing this and not me. My OCD would have me disassembling everything, cleaning, repairing, repainting, and reassembling.
I suffer from the same syndrome. I would have several cases of Red Primer, Cat Yellow paint, and masking tape close by.
I really enjoy your videos... the rescuing itself, for me is like a battle, an everyday battle between the old- good engineering and honest construction and the "new", "modern" and PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE equipments and tools!
One more hour relaxing watching someone else getting their hands covered in grease and oil. Retired truck driver and don’t miss those full service days getting covered in fluids and oils. Looking forward to the next instalment. Take care.🇦🇺😎
I truly admire your willingness to do whatever it takes to solve problems. Personally, I have found when solving a particularly tough problem Not to use a bigger hammer. I'll wager your Grandpa is / was but still is a Great Inspiration and Resource. Go Red very Kool...v
Buddy YOU SHOULD TAKE A COPY OF THIS PRECIOUS MANUAL, instead of use the original in your shop due the peril of oil leak or something that could damage it... and kept the original to your future generations!
Well is only an idea...
Scan it for public use or sell copies for $25 on ebay.
I certainly agree with that one....I have ruined so many manuals with oily fingers! (UK)
Some of my Chiltons and Haynes manuals looked like I used them as oil rags lol. You are correct and she should copy the original and save it.
Copy Maintenance Pages and laminate them for shop use. If you spill something on them they wipe clean and last a long time.
Or find out if there is someone out there who makes these old manuals available to everyone to download and send it off to them so everyone can benefit from it.
When you make a copper gasket, I suggest annealing it by heating cherry red and quenching in water. In a pinch, you can do this to soften copper gaskets on a banjo fitting to reuse them. Heating, then quenching, softens copper, unlike steel which hardens. My guess is that a square rubber O ring went in the cap of the diesel filter cover.
You are a very clever and resourceful man. Thank you for making these videos and sharing your approach to life. In these difficult times your way of doing things is an inspiration.
Thanks to all who have been helping this man out. May yhwh bless you all
Bravo on the trial & error making the copper drain plug ring .
You taught yourself lessons that you can pass on to others . Nicely done !
"I was learning", exactly, and I love that about your videos. There may come a day when no parts are available and these kinds of skill will be absolutely necessary to maintain all equipment, not just old equipment.
My thoughts exactly..
Best 53 mins and14 sec iv had for a long time made me forget this shit that’s going around killing people and took me back when I used to mess about with engines ,thanks buddy for giving an old man a such pleasure watching you 👍🇬🇧
I truly hope that you will succeed in all your endeavors
Enjoy every minute of your journey
Nam vet.
🇬🇧🇿🇦🇬🇧 Cannot agree more and it's 5.30am here👌
He can't be getting that much work done... I don't hear no swearin and cussin' 😆
You do you. That's why we come to watch. Don't worry about 'mistakes'. Keep makin' 'em and we'll be here.
I am a retired technician who did everything from HVAC/ Com refrig to any motor /air-handler etc and I just can watch Quality Work being done all day...
I'm retired to Thailand last working in Afghanistan for 4 years....
YOU do Quality work man...
Torx bit went into inspection hole.... probably best to get it out
I know, its not in there any longer! Im not one to let things just fly off and then never look for them!
You know it's going to be a good video when you see *bloody knuckles* at the very beginning. *Keep digging.*
Lololol
Words to live by: "Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently". I've been using that to encourage people on my various teams to *try*. Get started. Learn something. Maybe you'll get it the first time, but if not, examine the path you took, figure out why it didn't lead where you intended, and adapt. Then tell the team about the process so we can all learn something. Everyone freely discusses failures and errors, and nobody feels like they can't make a start - no matter how difficult the task at hand appears.
Love the videos - please keep the content coming!
The 'using a bolt as a hex stud' was brilliant! Probably saved quite a few bucks there not having to buy a special socket just to do that (and only that lol). I also loved how you explained your philosophy surrounding creating the copper washer. You are investing in yourself, building experience, sharpening your problem solving skills, and just learning new stuff. You can't accurately put a price on that. Your problem solving and persistence is part of what keeps me coming back. Another youtuber with this skill is Mustie1. He would rather tinker and try and figure things out instead of researching the whole project first. Guys like you are better prepared for a time where a manual is not available, there is no phone-a-friend, and you don't have a lot of resources compared to someone who has to have it all mapped out before ever starting. Bravo Sir! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, your lessons, your failures, and your philosophy all while taking the time to produce a well shot and presented video.
When your ninety years old you will still be driving this old boy!!! Once again as always well done!!! Stay safe my friend!!! Thank you!!
I was surprised to see part12 so quick after part 11. Great series.
I recently subscribed to your page. I used to farm with my Dad in Washington State years ago. I now live in Texas. Your videos are great. Very good photographer, Great commentary, fantastic workmanship. The way I would have done it. I'm now almost 73 and a heart attack. Don't do much of that anymore. Thank you for sharing your project. May be a little more than expected, but it will be worth it.
Was bored today so I did a TH-cam search for 'restore'. Glad I did!. Best series that I've found.
One bit of advice on copper gasket making - You have already figured out to cut a hole in the sheet stock, next, cut the out side diameter larger than you need, reduce that outside diameter close to what you'll need on the belt sander. Then put this large diameter copper washer back on your oil plug.
Put your home made bolt-nut wrench in the three jaw chuck on your lathe. Put the oil plug on your home made bolt-nut wrench, & bring the tailstock up against the face oil plug, so as to support it firmly. Now you can face off or lightly sand the outside diameter of the copper washer true. If the copper washer slips, you can back it with a light grade sanding paper to help grip it. Also as others have noted, annealing the copper will soften it so it will form to to the face of your oil plug.
Also, you could resurface the gasket face on your oil plug, by using the same lathe method
You got balls dude! I build new engines for cat. 1950's was a whole different world.
Thank you for taking us along for thr ride.
Really enjoy seeing how you tackle all the obstacles that Big Red throws at ya .🤘🏻👍🏻
I would say old red is in good hands. These are inspiring videos for people who want to do their own mechanical work or those who just like to watch. These videos are well put together. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I have been following your videos from the beginning and this is my first comment. I have watched you toll with Big Red and enjoyed process, but the part I wish to thank for is your statement about perseverance. I recently purchased a 3 n 1 printer. Was trying for weeks to laser my first project. I was about to totally give up when I saw your last videos on Big Red. It inspired me not to give up and I finally did get to laser cut a box. Thank you and keep up the awesome videos
I'm honored to have inspired you to keep at it! Great work getting it working! Don't you love the feeling of SUCCESS?!?
Your anecdotal point regarding fabrication of the copper gasket was a perfect example in "learning by doing".....a classic and very traditional approach to any aspect of education whether in the arts, the sciences, or the mechanics. Thank you for including that very significant insight and perspective. Best to you and a hug for the Weims.
Getting that owners manual is a huge score👍👍
I am watch your channel from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 and I am very happy to give us this informations , keep doing this man truly I love those kind of video to watch ❤️❤️❤️🇸🇦
Great advice on trying, and not giving up. I teach that to my 8 year old son, even though I should probably take my own advice sometimes. Excellent videos, never miss one.
When trying to remove a stuck bolt: 1) tap a few times to loosen. 2) tap a few times to tighten. 3) keep repeating steps 1& 2 until bolt is loosened. May have to do many times. Penetrating oil may help.
Mustie1 covered this in a recent video.
HI..Do yourself a favor and screw a couple pieces of 3/4 inch plywood to the bottom of the log your vice is mounted on..its not stable enough to work with..drives me crazy when i see you work harder than you need to..it will save you tons of time as well..just a thought..great vid today.. love this channel ..cant wait to see the results of your hard work..
Ditto, It totally miss me off that wobbling lot bolt to concrete floor it spare you excessive energy fighting like you do.
Hello, I am a new subscriber to your channel and I have to say I'm instantly hooked. Love old tools and machinery!! Also love bringing old worn out things back to life. Big fan of your channel and the work you do, thanks for allowing us to come along!!
Thank you for your videos! Not only do they offer a lot of fun and entertainment every time, but also a lot of inspiration and knowledge leave nothing to be desired! Honest and unpretentious ... just wonderful! Stay healthy and enjoy yourself! Hopefully there is still a lot to see and hear from you! Many Greetings from Germany
I learned early in life never say “ I know “ when someone is trying to help with advice always listen and never ever ignore good advice no matter who gives it, be it a person younger or older than you always listen and never never say I KNOW.
Man you said it thought I was the only person who hates that. That's the fastest way to get me not to help someone is when they say "yeah I know " when Obviously they don't know or you wouldn't be taking the time to help them.
i know, right!
I know is the reply of a child. They often say I know, I know, when you are trying to show them something. That's when you have to step up and say no, you don't know! I know! That's why I'm telling you. I was showing a guy I worked with how to do something and when I looked back at him he was making this snotty I know face and I let him have it! I left him there to struggle with it for so long that he went to lunch. I went over and finished it in 2 minutes. He came over and apologized later but I told him, don't ever shoot a look at me like that again. Fuckin steams my clams!
This is truly the best series on TH-cam. I love how he explains what he's doing so clearly and also the never give up philosophy.
Looks like you're having fun. You're also 100% correct about experimenting with different ways of doing things. Beautiful horse by the way.
I really appreciate these videos, and I especially appreciate that you don't curse up a storm like most mechanics do!!
Glad to see that your bulldozer is getting some much needed love. It has clearly seen a lot of abuse over the years. I think that filter cover should have an o ring seal it looks like it was designed for it.
You should try and upload that manual on the internet for others to find as well!
Spiffy idea.
I don't know if you saw it, but highiron1950
offered to scan it for him...
Scribd is a pretty good place to upload it, if you don't have a paid for website + hosting. Or Google Drive.
I can see having the manual on the internet for educational purposes.
But to have it on there for somebody else to find because they happen to have the same machine not very likely.
@@farmerbill6855 But didn't he say he couldn't find the one he showed in the beginning of the video?
I just wanted to say thank you for making these videos because it's very refreshing to watch something interesting instead of our crazy news media and the horrible TV shows that are on nowadays God bless you and like I always say God bless America. PS you have a lot more patience than I do it would be a hell of a lot of cussing because of broken Knuckles and broken torx bits LOL I think it's good for you to have patience like this it keeps you mentally fit. I grew up in a Welding & Machine Shop environment and this reminds me of my father and all the things he taught me. That blue tip wrench / torch makes all the difference in the world when taking out broken studs and bolts. Grade 8 bolts are always advisable.
Excellent work performing the maintenance on "Old Red" !! So important especially after all the years of not being used heaven only knows when theses things were done for sure !! And you are exactly right about the persistence and trail and error and lessons learned .........but that's how we learn !! Great work great video keep up the excellent work "Old Red" is getting better every day !! 🛠👍👍
Old Red won't know what to do with itself, with all that sweet-sweet new oil and clean filters.
Rather than cut the bracket off the old hydraulic filter housing, why not just make a new bracket? That way, the old one can sit on the shelf as a spare you can just bolt on. You're bound to have some stock strip in the stash that's the right size, and it's really not that much extra work. Really enjoying this series, kudos to you for taking on such a mammoth task, thanks for sharing 🙏
I agree! That's what im leaning towards as well!
I love that Old Red is coming back to life with enough scars to remind us all where he came from. Awesome reconstruction...love watching you learn and grow as he comes alive! You amaze me with your energy. Mike
Respect man, I enjoy your tips and tricks on figuring things out yourself and gaining that knowledge. Wish more young people would do things this way. No better way to learn and gain experience. Take care and stay safe.
If I were you I would photocopy that manual and put the original somewhere safe
Many true words!
More and more it looks like a real restoration.
The persistence you show is that of the great mechanic.
"from the ashes of disaster, grow the roses of success." my favorite song from chitty chitty, bang bang, and what i sing to myself as i am getting absolutely zero cooperation from something i am working on. nothing feels better than finally getting a job done that has fought you tooth and nail the entire time. you don't know joy, until you have tasted agony. you can't understand true success, until you have been utterly defeated. you have not failed, until you quit trying. never give up, and never surrender, for that is the path to victory.
When removing broken bolt I always weld on a washer and then a old bolt instead of welding on a nut more space to weld
You should scan that manual and turn it into a PDF file so it can be available for anyone else that needs it. Dropbox, Google Docs apps have great scan to PDF tools.
I was thinking the same. Maybe someone else would love finding that online.
I don't know if you saw it, but highiron1950
offered to scan it for him...
oh and when making that copper ring, a knock out tool like electricians use is a super helpful tool. I bought a HF one and it serves me just fine because I use it fairly infrequently. Great work!
Get Greenlee and you can sell it later for a good price. Harbor freight is worth scrap value the second you buy it.
@@jonanderson5137 fair point. I don’t mind HF stuff for things I use once in a blue moon. But your spot on if you need a tool more than a handful of times or are looking to get a return on them.
I recently learned that if you weld a washer to the bolt and then the washer to the nut, it works better.
Love this restoration!
For rounded off bolt heads, use your cutoff wheel and make a slot in the head. Use a hand held impact screwdriver and straight bit to knock them out. (Where hammer clearance exists)
Never use copper anti-seize on Oil lubricated rotating parts. If you ever decide to take an oil sample it will return with a warning that bearings are deteriorating because copper is found in the lube oil analysis
Copper never seize shouldn't be used period. Too much chance of starting a Galvanic corrosion issue. Use the nickel never seize. If in doubt look up copper and nickel in the periodic table. Looking carefully at the valence number.
Best wishes
@@carlthor91 do agree, but there must be a But. Nickel is a toxic metal that can cause illnesses. To avoid this issue why not use graphite based anti seize, like loctite 8009 it does not contain any metals and is used for high temp application like the power generation of gas turbines.
Rover Hoogmolen, I was cringing with all that copper grease..🙈
I wonder what the odds are this old iron will ever see an oil analysis 🤔
@@carlthor91 thats what I'd always heard to. But I understand the military still uses it. Also Graphie would be better still, Copper can make you sick.
Can’t stop watching these videos. Can’t wait to see the head gasket replacement
Nothing ever gets easier; You just get better usually by trying over and over again. Trick is, don't stop until YOU are proud!
You’re probably aware that for some cats the level is measured when engine is warm, instead of the normal checking when cold. Many changes were done to cats during the production run. Parts manual should show all the changes.
On some, the engines measure with the engine running. Some dipsticks are marked for running and non-running
"just keep trying" perfect!!!
Wow! Thanks all for the kind words. It makes me feel good an I am glad to see you reading and enjoying the operators manual. I can hear “Old Red” sighing with relief as you properly service the machine. I am still looking for more parts you may need, We probably bought the 955 new in 1956 and probably sold it in about 1960. So I do not think much is left, some machines use the same parts, Still Looking. Keep up the Great Work.
This is my favorite video series, by far. Hope you stumble across more heavy equipment to restore.
i often do the holes in a gasket with (different sizes) ball bearing balls. Tap that slightly and there you go.
23:02 try pouring with the spout at the top next time. just rotate the bucket at the level gets lower
just like how everyone plays monopoly wrong, everyone pours buckets wrong
Excelled philosophy on success and failure ! Good to know people are still out there with a great work ethic ,, very enjoyable videos
What a terrific job on fixing stuff and documenting the procedures.
That little bit of welding you are doing the broken stud isn't enough getting warm. Next time you do it go touch the back of that stud and you'll see.
If you have a stick welder use a welding rod to heat the broken bolt up. When you weld with the welding rod and it sticks and the welding rod gets red hot because you leave it there. use that same method to heat that stud up you might have to go through a few welding rods. Works very well to get that stud hot.
It would be nice, and good P.R. if Caterpillar came to the party and helped in some way.
Thanks for your videos! I'm working on a totally different machine (Ford NH 455c loader/hoe) but you approach things in a logical, methodical manner while retaining the fun aspect of things.
I love how you explain what you are doing so clearly and also the never give up philosophy. keep up the good work.
With all this good stuff, have you thought about giving "Old Red" a little sand-blasting, a little primer, and a fresh coat of Caterpillar paint?
That's likely toward the end of his to-do list. I almost always wait to fully clean and paint until my project is fully repaired.
@@jordanrelkey if everything’s apart I’d have it painted and then put it back together so you don’t have to take everything apart again and redo all the gaskets
@@blake1995 I can understand that approach, but with this machine I think that would waste effort. And I don't see why he would need to disassemble it again to paint.
@@jordanrelkey if he put it together with all the rusty patina parts before painting and then decides to paint it later, there’s gonna be spots he can’t get to without taking it back apart if he wants to do it right. Might as well paint the parts after they’re cleaned up, wait until the machine itself is painted, and then reinstall the parts.
He said earlier he wouldnt paint it, it is not meant to be sitting still and look pretty, it will be working and he wants it reliable and know that everything is in good shape.
My advice for the manual: Do a high quality scan of every single side of every single page and save it to a cd/dvd.
Hi from the UK again you sir are an inspiration I'm addicted to watching fix these machine and I've learned so much and I've been to collage for engineering.
Gotta say the story of the old Cat is some of the best viewing on the airways. Thanks.
Don’t use Galvanised nuts to weld onto broken stud ,plain none coated works best not bright steel .some times a washer first .
Also, I believe, when you burn a galvanized coating it produces a pretty toxic gas
@@erikrounds5847 yes, it can kill you (in extreme cases).
@@hawkdsl It will also make you feel like shit if you get enough of it. Not good stuff.
@@Swarm509 yes, I learnt the lesson smelling that green thing
@@erikrounds5847 yes I was thinking more of the contamination coursed by the galvanised coating ,sulphur from any parents metals is like oil on steel before you paint it isn’t gonna stick .welding Galvanise anything inside is a killer and from being a apprentice 45 years ago I can say with authority it will give you the best hangover you will ever have 🤯🤮💀💀ps 45 years Blacksmithing ,welding ,hobby’s Diesel,Petrol engine cars lorry’s Motorhomes and trying to Lean electronics .
Weld a washer to broken bolt first and only then weld a nut. No need to waste that many nuts :)
This is the way Ive done it and it works better.
Usually don't need washer unless bolt is flush. After you tack nut, weld it hot enough that you don't burn nut off. Stop if you have to, chip then weld hot. I usually let cool awhile before putting on lub. Don't use wrench to remove welded nut, use impact on lowest setting, keeps torque even around nut and less likely to break weld. I used to go out and make good money pulling broke bolts out of tractors. When you pour oil out of 5 gallon bucket, put spout at around one o'clock and you won't make a mess, rotate as oil goes down.
When you are working on old equipment like this, "easy" is not a word that comes to my mind. But I am glad you are doing it.
Another well done video showing what persistence and a willing to learn can accomplish. Can't wait for the dive into the pony motor.
With a short stub, weld on a big washer first, then weld on the nut on the washer. Saves you nuts.
man you need a lathe it gives you a whole range of options on jobs like this
Yeah a lathe and bridgeport are essentials
Lol... i own 8 engine lathes, you can see some of them in my older videos... i just need to get one up and running well! I plan to do that SOON!
@@SalvageWorkshop Yes I saw that video when you went into an old engineering workshop, so many machines, and you manage to get them out on your own brilliant 👍 👍. Keep on with your projects. Geoff Lewis Wales UK 🏴🏴🏴
@@geofflewis4815 Geoff have you ever heard of Tauny Paul? its near a castle. my family built the house in the 1700's in wales. i'm also a Lewis
@@ReaperRestorations Hello, Reaper Restorations, Wales has more Castles than the rest of Britain, it was down to the Normans who wanted to keep the Welshman under control (under the thumb) the Welsh Clans were allways fighting the Normans. If you had more details of the area I might be able to find out some information ???? For you. What part of the World are you living in !!!. Do you know the "Lewis Clans" have their own Tartan. And below is our National Flag.
Best wishes, Geoff Lewis, Swansea, Wales, UK. 🏴🏴🏴
I was amused to see you got the Operator/Service manual as it describes [in great detail!] all those things the previous owner(s?) probably didn't read, let alone do... (at least at the stated intervals!)
Also, as I've viewed and observed through many of your vids, you appear to approach each project (this Traxcavator being the latest) with an open mind and tackle each task (or challenge) with the goal of "doing things right" and restoring what was wrong from the past... Keep up your great Work and Videos - They're very inspiring!
Thanks for posting and sharing. Really satisfying to see this quality maintenance being performed on "Old Red."
"Keep trying until you get it right" that's the difference between a shade tree "mechanic" and a Craftsman!
When are you digging into the pony motor?
Soon!!
@@SalvageWorkshop soon ! cool ! For some reason, it's bothering me too ! :D Crazy how I enjoy and feel concerned by your project !!! Thanks !
Now that at the end of this video.....a horse ride.....next video.....Pony Motor !!!
@@SalvageWorkshop do you have another for parts? ... it's critical before you do fluids and gaskets
Let’s get that pony motor fixed
Not a big tractor mechanic at all but I absolutely love this series!
In my younger years I use to beat those gaskets out right regular, mine were ok but yours are a thing of beauty.
I am absolutely glued to your journey with "Old Red", and your video production is great with the right amount of explanation for me, who is by no means any sort of mechanic. But I would love to know if you are doing this just for the challenge or will you be putting "Old Red" back to work when he/she is fit again?
Ohhh He's DEFINITELY going BACK to work! You'll join me on that journey as well! I promise!
Scan that cat manual to a computer and make it a pdf so in case that book gets destroyed or gets lost you have everything on the computer.
Also, make use of a printer.
@@thomasshumate9561 Not only that, since he couldn't find that manual online, distribute the PDF everywhere possible so others can get it if the so happen to need it!
You don't need to justify learning something. I'm 68 and still learning and loving a chalange where I learn something new.