That is a GREAT find,9 out of 10 techs would of assumed the o-ring, put in a new one only to find the leak still there and totaly p#ssed, this is why things get sold at times...Won't forget this one...Glad it was raining today and I watched this...Good job...Liquid pipe dope will seal those threads...
Permatech Rtv ultra black on the threads will seal that up. Clean with brake cleaner and get some between the mating surfaces and the bolt head as well.
Teflon paste ptfe sealant. Find at lowes. I use it on npt hydraulic fittings and such. Never a problem. Brush some on the threads and bolt it together.
Never seen that but understand completely how it could happen. I believe any locktite would seal that as long as you used brake clean on the threads and had them completely dry and gave it several hours to cure before filling the rear end. May be wrong on that but I would be caught trying if I didn't find anything specifically for it.
I had to take the tracks off my 450c, I beat on them, heated them and was about ready to give up. I used an electric jackhammer with a pointed bit and that drove them out in seconds.
Loving the videos and your passion with this old dozer. Even though I don't own one (yet), I feel watching you wrench on these will help me out in the future. I appreciate you sharing your experiences and knowledge!
You never know what you'll find, but its best when you find something lol, chasing the unknown over and over is the worst. Good job, your vids and you explain along the way are very helpful, cheers
@6:51under the grease fitting there should be a check ball in the grease of the track tensioner. A ball bearing about the size of a marble. I have seen many vids of people losing it.
Another big job, that youve not been afraid to jump into, on that mammoth machine.
This big beast will be solid, by the time your done with it
That is a GREAT find,9 out of 10 techs would of assumed the o-ring, put in a new one only to find the leak still there and totaly p#ssed, this is why things get sold at times...Won't forget this one...Glad it was raining today and I watched this...Good job...Liquid pipe dope will seal those threads...
Permatech Rtv ultra black on the threads will seal that up. Clean with brake cleaner and get some between the mating surfaces and the bolt head as well.
Teflon paste ptfe sealant. Find at lowes. I use it on npt hydraulic fittings and such. Never a problem. Brush some on the threads and bolt it together.
Never seen that but understand completely how it could happen. I believe any locktite would seal that as long as you used brake clean on the threads and had them completely dry and gave it several hours to cure before filling the rear end. May be wrong on that but I would be caught trying if I didn't find anything specifically for it.
I had to take the tracks off my 450c, I beat on them, heated them and was about ready to give up. I used an electric jackhammer with a pointed bit and that drove them out in seconds.
Thats a great idea!
If you had some sparklers it could be the joe dirt moment with the snake...... Love the vids bro hope you got a laugh out of that
I have to break the tracks on a 1963 1010 crawler this weekend. I’m going to steal your track press substitute. Man I hope mine comes out that easy.
Loving the videos and your passion with this old dozer. Even though I don't own one (yet), I feel watching you wrench on these will help me out in the future. I appreciate you sharing your experiences and knowledge!
You never know what you'll find, but its best when you find something lol, chasing the unknown over and over is the worst. Good job, your vids and you explain along the way are very helpful, cheers
@6:51under the grease fitting there should be a check ball in the grease of the track tensioner. A ball bearing about the size of a marble. I have seen many vids of people losing it.
I lost one in the past too! Hopefully one of those things you only do once in life. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment
That is crazy! Gonna make me think twice before jamming bolts into holes near any oily areas
Yup this was a time consuming lesson (That someolse taught me)
i know a guy thatd hold that pin while you wing the hammer