Really enjoying your channel. I’m a 40 year mechanic veteran also an instructor and I’m not sure I would want to tackle a project like this without detailed videos available. I’m sure I would spend a lot of time rewinding and watching to reassemble this project. Your detail is amazing. Please keep it coming and good luck.
I am beginning to really appreciate the word "heavy" in heavy equipment. I'm learning a lot watching you learn. As always I am looking forward to the next one.
This takes me back to the 70's and to my first H-D ,, a 1945 FL , 74 CBI , H-D Knucklehead .. It was 30 yrs old already when I bought as a rolling basket case .. Uh huh !! I was young {19} , dumb and capable of overcoming any obstacles .. Best lessons on mechanics I ever had too .. I still say it was like working on small early tractor tech .. I rebuilt it from one end to the other ;-}
I can only imagine how nice its going to be once put together. It will be virtually a new used dozer that instead of being so stiff that its hard to run.... when new, it wasn't that they were so hard to use but they were stiff but now will be like a slipper on the feet that is like walking on air........ really nice to drive. I don't know how much wrenching that you did on heavy equipment before but this is so nice and your work is super good work with eyes that see problems before they become issues
Hi Matt Im in 70s Been around dozers all my life. I love watch these Videos Watching them I just love the way you describe the details what your doing in you videos
Nice progress. You seem happier since the progress is noticable. CAT used to make a sealent back in the 90's # 6V-6640 that was great for gasketless mating surfaces like final drive covers. Thick goo that didn't run or harden. It fills pits and irregularities really well. I quit in '94, and was so impressed l still remember the part number. Might be good for those pitted covers. Oh yeah, that fabric between those bushings might be an oil wick.
*- I am very impressed with the intelligence you bring to the table to decipher how and why things function like they do with something you have no schooled knowledge about.* *- The happy news for me in this video is that: I see your confidence/assertiveness level going up in conjunction with the Painted parts that you have rejuvenated.* *- If you have not noticed it, then do so, NOW.* *- There is a reason why Marine Dress Blues are so impressive {for those who earned them} . . . speaking to the appropriate pride in self and sense of accomplishment that young and "dumb" kids who did not have the advantages at home that many other males have been fortunate to find as the soil from which they arose.* *- The self-esteem that should derive from your striving needs a stage to sing its self-appreciation from, and that is the stage of PAINT.* *- And increase of Operative Intelligence arrives when the scrim behind it is appropriate Paint for a job well done.* *- I am so very pleased and glad that so many of your viewer/fans yelled at you to spiff up the machine with paint.* *- The machine feels proud of itself too, and now is inspired to help you know telepathically what is WhatIsNeeded for it to do well by you.* *- Think of the spirituality of that correspondence within the solidness of the stage upon which you both play as actors. Why? Because you have that spiritual depth, and so, too, does the machine strive in to match up to is design expectations.*
As soon as the parts are delivered, you can really make things happen. Keep it up and you'll be putting her back together in no time! Love to see the progress...even though it may not LOOK like progress at this point.
So looking forward to the end. Your going to have a new machine. Very impressed with your work ethics. Thankyou really enjoying watching you. Andy Australia
This reminds me of the time, when I was a kid, that I took apart an old wrist watch. No idea how it worked, how it came apart, and no idea how it went back together! I'm sure you won't have the same experience. Really enjoying this series. Thanks.
I know it sounds a little tedious but when we used to repair a heavy equipment like that we would chuck the material up in a vise and use a hacksaw blade to cut through the brass down to the cast-iron and then take a hammer and try to force screwdriver under the cut bushing and fold it in on itself and then they come out pretty easy.
Interesting concepts on how they built things way back. Then Design Engineers were good back then. I think you will pay a Kings Ransom in shipping costs. Any who Matt I am enjoying your dedication to your rework and build. I feel the tolerance other that the engine is close enough like horse shoes and hand grenades. I do not care for slop either. Thx for your time to video.
Hey Matt, Don from Canada, really love shows on restoring old iron, you do an awesome job explaining things...so much so, that I am not a mechanic but capable enough to employ some of your tactics and education you supply...if you were my neighbour, I would be available at your beck and call to ask for help when you needed it...just love seeing how things work...thanks again for all of your effort in sharing your knowledge, you are a very able tradesman mechanic, jack of all experience...
Matt I realise that Caterpillar is a USA based company but all the same you guys are so lucky over their to be able to buy new or old new stock for your refurbishment. To import the parts to Australia I would pay way more in postage than for the part…..just so envious. I’m really pleased that you are replacing many of the worn parts as the only sound you will hear when she is running is that little cat diesel purring….no rattles. Really enjoying this project and green with envy
This machine is going to be so awesome. I am glad you are keeping it for use on your property. Thanks for taking us on the journey! (That engine could be what keeps you in the "black". Although, it will pay for itself many times over in the long run.)
I know absolutely nothing about what you are doing but I am so addicted to watching this restoration. Don't get me wrong, but I hope this takes a long, long time to finish. I am completely fascinated how you are able to figure out how it's supposed to be and then go ahead and fix it. If it were me, this whole machine would be in the scrap yard in a million pieces because, like Humpty Dumpty, I'd have no idea how to put it back together again.
With some hesitation, I suggest Project Binky here on RU-vid. Start from the beginning, the individual steps and meticulous fabrication is a joy to behold. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
I'm amazed at the level of detail your going through to restore this dozer. Most would have done just enough to get it running again. I am looking forward to seeing it push some dirt. When you're done if you need some more content for you're channel I'll drop off my D4H for you. LOL.
That clutch brake is for shifting into low and reverse only. Half clutch if shifting while moving or you'll be trying to stop the dozer with that friction plate. Same as a semi. Great vids - been enjoying the heck out of the journey.
My dad started a logging company in 1946 took him a year to fall 320 acres cedar. Another year to rail road log it. Built bridges and piling and logs 40 foot long by 10 foot high. Old time logging. Later he bought 100 logging trucks. Was logging 5 different 80 acre parcels. Interesting engineering the year I was born.
Great tenacity and attitude! I'm learning with ya sir! I'm no mechanic, but I'm finding this interesting as hell!! Keep em coming , thank you, and all the best
It's just fascinating watching this playlist out as it's beyond amazing how this heavy equipment works. It's really so simple. If you're still asking, it would make an interesting science experiment to put the old engine back together to see if it could be made to work. My terribly small, and vicarious, experience with heavy equipment is that those old cat engines are just incredibly over-built...and it seems to show by the simple fact it was still working even after the horrendous rebuilds it had received previously. Just polish up the cam, crank and gears and throw it back together again with rust pitting and all, maybe some new bearings for the crank mains and rods. But what do I know, it may not build enough oil pressure with that much clearance at the crank to do anything more than rod-knock itself to death.
I've really been enjoying this series. I think I'm going to be inheriting the 1949 TD-9 that I got to spend a lot of time on 30 years ago. This is giving me the confidence and knowledge to do whatever work it might need when it does indeed become mine. Obviously completely different machines, but I'm sure they have some similarities.
Looks like the wrapped the shaft too cut down on the slack, kinda a crummy fix! lol 😂 You’re pretty intelligent matt, figuring all mechanics out on your machine! Awesome job! Thanks for sharing Matt, very educational video brother! 👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
i had an old machine i found some s/s tube as all the pin`s were ok and the fork alright the the lever was sloppy drilled it out pushed the s/s tube in and used graphite grease = fantastic precision gear selection ! = good work thank you !
15:52 .. test it for asbestos (cheap kits on line) .. wrapping a pin with asbestos fabric was considered a field fix for bushing replacement back in the day.
Why would you use asbestos fabric for taking up wear in a pin fit? asbestos is good for high temp insulation, or an additive to shingles/tiles I just can't see it being useful in the context you are saying. I've seen beer cans used to take up tolerances in a worn shaft, I've seen leather used as a packing, I've never seen asbestos shoved into a bushing...
@@69uremum Preaching to the choir here my friend .. I agree fully it's not as good idea .. but I've seen it used (in industrial applications) a number of times .. on really old machinery ... that stuff lasts for ever :( Lets see if he gets it tested or not?
I like your detail explanations. I don't like loose either and everything needs to be painted if its apart . I hope to see how you tighten up the worn pins and holes. Pins can be made, but how to make new holes? Weld closed and re-drill? Darn welds get hardened and tough to re-drill. Maybe larger pins. This will be the pride of your life when its done. Anxiously waiting for your next video.
I have to say Iv been enjoying these videos I sure you can’t wait until you’re done with this tractor you’re doing an outstanding job peace by piece one day at a time it’s all you can do
Hi enjoying your rebuild. The brake on the clutch mechanism is only for engaging a gear from neutral, if you start depressing the clutch that far changing gears you will wear it out very very quickly, cheers.
It's good that you're fixing problems now as opposed to some guys who would reuse parts if they had any life left in them. You'll never find a better or easier time to replace things like the clutch brake. When this project is finished, you're going to have a practically new, old dozer. If you take care of it, which you will, it should last you a lifetime.
Keep up the good work, Matt! Another interesting look into the world of dozer design.... Can't wait to see the steering clutch internals and how you'll press that puppy apart!
Hi Matt I've been watching your channel since you Started doing this Dozer I've liked everything you do Wish you would do longer videos, Anyway a big 👍 from me in the UK, Thanks for you sharing your work 👍 👍 👍
Great vid as usual Matt I always look forward to a new one each week. Question for viewers, Is it just me or or are these videos not long enough? I always feel like I want more after watching them. It could be that I like the content a bit too much. There also the balance factor where Matt needs to work on the machine and not spend all his life editing the videos.
"Engines", as in more than one ...interesting :). Keep up the great work. One word of advice though for the video, it felt like you were going a bit fast there, especially in the beginning. Take your time and explain what things are, how they operate, and how they fit into the overall story of the restoration. We aren't in any hurry (I'm not at least), and I enjoy learning about stuff as much as I enjoy seeing things get fixed. Sometimes it's easy to forget that the people watching aren't as up to speed on the story as you are, and it's easy to forget that some people might not have watched your earlier work. Love the channel and really look forward to your videos!
Good work, nice viewing and learning. Where your helpers at? ;) Glad that you're capable to locate parts. I would believe other viewers would possibly make some parts for your Project...
You could use some nylon washers to take up some slop in the clevis connections. And I would drill a hole in the grease cap and add a zerk with a nut underneath to have the option of using it traditionally, or using a grease gun to make life easier.
Love your Channel and the content,Regular Joe rebuilding the past but in heavy equipment big time. Matt your doing a great job,Remember if it looks not to your liking any part then change it because you would sit and have a good cry if you had to dissemble that heavy machine again after it was all put together.
the rtv on it looks like the same stuff around my bathtub , if you are set on using rtv please use automotive rtv blue black or red the white is household it doesn`t seal too well against oil or grease and heat will harden it
Not sure about dozers but I drove tractor trailers for over 10yrs and the clutch brake is only used for first and reverse. It slows the input shaft down enough to engage the gear.
When I was young I had a bad habit of building stuff way to tight do to the new parts as a rule it is better to have play in machines then have them tight. I drove many new cars and bikes that had no power until the parts were worn in.
Possibly drill over size some of those connecting levers and then sleeve/bushing the headspace to take out the slop/wobble? Like .0050 and sleeve with some steel bushings? Done a few loose connecting levers like this over the years. This is going to be one fine Machine for you. Have you thought of setting up a " go fund me" to help with all the costs? I'm betting you would get a lot of help BECAUSE you are trying to do it the best you can. People like that instead of some halfass rework. 👍👍
Matt, I know you don't want to spend anymore money on parts than you have to, but for my money I would buy this bent rod from whoever and replace it with new one. It has been so much work getting to this point what's a couple more bucks for a pristine part? No matter how much you straighten something it's never as good as a new one! It could effect the relationship between the other rods!
