Fixing the Brakes on a Backhoe and Digging a Rock [Dino Part 9] 

Waldo you suck at this shit

"I'm trying to fix the brakes, afterwards there's not really anything stopping me" before fixing the brakes nothing is stopping you either 😁

Waldo, when ever you go to use your backhoe do the following, put your outriggers all the way down until your back wheels are off the ground and put your front end louder down until your front wheels are off the ground, this way you are more stable when you are using your backhoe. 7/1/2020

👍up Waldo. I have to learn myself on a John Deere 500 industrial. Was going to start this week. Great weather but now a forecast of 5 to 10 in of snow. I will be getting to it soon. Stay well, Joe Z

This shows how good Andrew Camarata is with the sticks - but keep at it Waldo, practice makes perfect

Hi Waldo! I have been going through your videos and I like them. Your content is great! I am a heavy equipment operator, mechanic, and CDL class A truck driver. I spent many years working for a mom and pop small construction company. It taught me a lot. Some things are just the same as you are experiencing, self-taught. I have to tell you that when using your back hoe, it is much easier to use and learn if you raise the machine up off the tires completely. That's what they are intended for. It also keeps the wear and tear off the rear axle bearings. The machine sounds great. I hope to see more of it! I really hope this helps you, because I know a great deal about equipment and just about anything that burns fuel lol. Every man has his own ways and yours are working just fine! Keep it up!

Well done! It takes confidence to let the world watch your first steps! Love your vids 👍🏼

The exact machine I learned on! Put your palms on the outside levers and your fingers on the inside levers so you can do multiple functions at once. My dad had a construction company and I spent days digging ponds with it when it was home.

"Through the hole in the floor, we can conveniently see..."😂🤣. You got more hole there than floor, Waldo! Great sense of humor!

it takes time you will get better. i set my bucket on tires if i take it off you can rock it back to help line up pins never put your finger in the hole one of my friends lost his finger that way. take care, be safe and well.

Thank you - I admire you for sharing this learning experience in a world that is quick to criticize but reluctant to get hands-on and dirty. Bravo!

I had a 190-2 and I'm blown away at how much smaller the hoe is on the 160! I'm thinking of buying a 140 now but haven't looked at it...maybe not if the hoe is even smaller. PS I remember the first time using the multi-stick controls....eventually you learn to manipulate 3 at a time and dig efficiently. Keep at it!

Big rocks can be a lot like ice bergs. Usually there is way more below the surface than you think. Good job just the same.

not an operator. However I have watched operators in the past and they would put the outriggers down until they picked the rear tires off the ground and the front bucket down and lift the front end off the ground. You are a lot more capable than I can never hope to be. Keep up the good videos

Never driven a large backhoe but have driven smaller tractor based ones and a skidsteet. I was able to get the hang of both in about a day of constantly working.

I have a triend who used to drill in an lead anchor and an eye bolt. He would then set up a tripod and a hoist to pull the rcok out of the yard. We pulled some pretty large rocks out of my yard. My friend who was a landscaper, repurposed the rocks in landscaping a stone walkway from my driveway to the front door. In your case, Dino might be able to pull the rock directly out of the ground, after you drill in the lead anchor and the eyebolt. We also used the tripod hoist to pull some stumps from the ground. This approach ended up minimally disturbing the lawn ans saved me a lot of cleanup work. Caution: You do need to use an appropriately load rated eyebolt and lift chain. I was also under the inmpression that the eye bolts were one time use in this application.

Thanks for putting up your fist time on a 4-stick dynahoe. It makes me feel better about my first time (and I still suck at it lol).

I'm going out on a limb here. Your yard, the pines on the edge of the yard and the rotted to pieces floor of the cab tells me you are probably within about 50 miles of me. I live in southern NH. Couple things to keep in mind. Rocks in the yard in New England is like icebergs. Most of them are below the surface. Also, in case you think burying them is the answer, just like icebergs every spring there's a new crop of 'em. Everyone you leave in the dirt is another one you'll visit with again if you live so long. People think stone walls were built to line out boundaries and to keep the cows in. Stone walls only really served two purposes until yuppies and hipsters decided they were artsy. One purpose was to have a place to put the rocks that they cleared out of the fields and the other was to keep the kids busy.

I love your can do attitude and even when things do not go as planned you do not give up. You continue on which give me hope as well as encouragement.

Great video Waldo. Keep it up.

For your first attempt you did brilliantly , and digging a bigger hole to bury the rock deeper is a really good idea , woofwoof Aspen and Rhino

Waldo you are doing very good, the only thing I should say is, the way you bleed the break lines is reversed. You must pump the pedal while the bleeding screw is shot, then you hold the pedal down and then open the screw to bleed.

Great job Waldo , to many throw away and give up on good ole pure American Iron . I am glad you stayed the fight and finished it . One other options that you will love is adding a thumb . I have a John Deere 410 and the thumb is awesome . It makes a tremendous difference . A 4 stick is a hard machine to learn on but in a few more hours you'll have it down . Some guys on 4 stick case go as fast or faster than 2 stick cat or JD. It looks like your building a farm , if that's the case you will cherish this machine , it will do so many things and save you when nothing else can . Just be careful and take it slow . Put more weight on your outriggers like jacking the back tires up off the ground a few inches and put some pressure down on the front bucket when digging , it will stabilize you . Not complaining , just learning myself after 17 years of playing in the dirt .

Hey Waldo. and old trick that my Grandpa taught me about about rock removal. 3 words... Dy-No-Mite. Much quicker. That was back in the 50s when you could buy it at the hardware store. Good work on the brake repair. Always like what you do.

Press, release... press, release... haha. Another video well done Waldo. Nicer weather is coming so you’ll be able to put the Dino to work and video it. Keep em coming. All the best.

from the Netherlands thanks for the video

Being a person that has operated backhoes for years, this was painful, but I do recall how helpless I felt on my first time out. Put the stabilizer feet down and keep trying. Nick, North West Farmer

I watch till the end buddy it was fun watching you learn I work for a construction company so I already know how to do all this I’ll keep my criticism to myself😁

thanks to MRL's comment i was brought to this page and subscribed

The best thing you can do is do exactly what you're doing. Go slow and get seat time in. I remember NOW what gave me a fit on the Dynahoe I ran and it was the hoe controls itself. Ford has the best pattern on the levers with crowd on the outside left and hoist main boom beside it. Bucket curl next and swing where it is on yours. That way you can crowd and lower and swing at the same time and use one hand for crowd and lower. Lots easier. Keep digging. And getting used to putting the power where it needs to be and modulate it. You'll get it.

Thanks for great video again , bit worried there checking brakes infont of the 🏠 house but al is well , see what you mean with the rock situation, hopefully there all loose and not attached to the rest of the world , look forward to the next stage and Cummins transplant

Looks like you have some bucket wag, might need to add some shims to the hinge pins, its painful watching you operate! :-) You'll get the hang of it though, keep the videos coming!

Hey Wal,, Better clean the back window ,and get some glasses, cause you got everything but the rock Id dig a hole n push it in too . Was a great vid . Nice work .

Aloha Waldo , Your doing great , especially for learning and teaching all at the same time . Your dog is cool too . Put more weight on your outriggers so you don't drag yourself around , pin it with pressure on the front bucket , this will stabilize you and give you more digging power , rev your engine up to a good pace to keep it from lugging down . Your doing good , especially with a 4 stick . Some guys run a 4 stick better than guys on a 2 stick . I have several pieces to include a JD 410B . Check out adding a thumb . You can really pick up brusch , rocks , logs and demolition etc super fast .

The optimism of this man. I'm going to go full reach on the backhoe and try to pick up a boulder that is buried. Seems like you figured it out...

Good work

Hey, glad to see you joined the dynahoe brotherhood Lmao! I love your videos and hope to see more. I have 4 dynahoes, a 160 like yours, 2 190s and a 200. if you have any questions, feel free to ask!

One really big upgrade for this machine would be to go in the surplus center catalog and buy a couple of there dual function stick assembly’s. They would update it to a two stick configuration. Much easier to run then the four stick.

Waldo I know this video is 3 years old but have you moved any more rocks? I think it would be a great idea to move those rocks to the outer edge of your yard. They would look nice and then you would have a place to sit down and relax for a few minutes

Good stuff

The hole in the floor is mighty convenient....until something falls through.

Came across your channel Today - Have been watching, for 5+ hours straight now - For Real - Have lost count…! Started, with one where you are building a trailer - Caught my interest, because at 18 I ran a shop building and repairing farm equipment - Grew up on a farm, learned to weld at 12 years old, out of Necessity - To repair our equipment, an build stuff we couldn’t afford to buy… Great videos, interesting subjects - Subscribed, and think many many more people will also… (even learned some More things, about MY 2500 HD Duramax, that will come in handy, here in the near future)

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Your getting more and more subscribers every time I see one of your videos, hopefully you will monetize in no time! I also think your editing is pretty good so I am sure your channel will take off, its just a matter of getting people to like/subscribe/share so youtube starts recommending your videos! Good luck and I wish I could buy stock in the channel!

Good job bud, I just bought a Ford 555A and will be making some repairs

Nice work man we have a 190 dynahoe yes ear plug are a must with any Detroit lol 😂

These are great videos by the way. Great presentation and welding, good pacing and a lovely old machine! Thanks! Done a great job on the engine rebuild too: No smoke at all! How's the airbox drain?

Waldo, l would be very interested to find out what you do for a living! You seem to be kinda of a rookie when it comes to doing some of your tasks but others your a full fledged PRO. Your very articulate and professional. It makes me wonder what your chosen field was in college? I like how you detail everything It’s fun to watch!

Hi Waldo discovered your channel today and enjoy it very much, watched the 9 videos on the Dynahoe 160 and lots of hard work and perseverance , i use build heavy equipment way back in the day and use to build 1 of the largest farm tractors in North America, Versatiles , big old behemoths now in heavy steel machining stuff for Cat, the cylinder reseals you did are probably the biggest/messiest pains in the butt, noticed one of your bucket pins looks worn lots might just be an elongated hole which is not too bad to fix with some brass bushing material, oh well when you get time these old machines were pretty good back in the day, the hydraulics were never smooth always a little jerky from new, just a bit now a days too much computer controls and micro switches , commenters like MRL you can simply block in your settings, I would , thats just me guess he is a troll, you will get the hang of your Dynahoe 👍

Another big issue with ol dyno is the hydraulic system, the rear arm works from a single pump, making it impossible to do certain functions at the same time. it would be cool if bucyrus erie used the front pump for the rear as well, its not like you dig with the front and rear at the same time.

you're doing alright and have a good attitude to the haters. I have a similar channel with really old equipment im rebuilding and semi trucks as well as cummins dodge. You've got a new Subscriber pal.

Good job at learning Old dynahoeS are a rugged machine I got a 160 Have lot of power in hoe for old machine Amazing what large rock I have pulled out of ground with hoe Looking for yoke for driveshaft Not easy to find so far Enjoy your dynahoe I like the 353 detroit

Lot work Aye

I live in an area where it gets 110-120 in the summer, but at least we dont have any rust . You just feel like your are going to catch on fire 4-5 months out of the year 😊

Nice

Nice video! It took guts to film your first fledgling steps and post them on RU-vid.

A few tips ...get a few more revs out of the engine ...put your stabilizers down to take the weight of the machine it won't move around so much ..you will get there with some practice..

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I know it's been awhile but to anyone watching, any decent running backhoe will stand you 7500 - 10K by the time you have it working decent and not contaminating your driveway with leaks every day. Unfortunately, with the Dynahoe I learned that they are a very heavy and slow operating machine. The transmission is very slow to get you anywhere fast and the 3-53 eats fuel like crazy! Once you rebuild the hydraulic cylinders you then end up rebuilding or replacing the hydraulic pump for another 1000$. Some poor bastard in NH bought my Dynahoe for 6900$, and boy was I happy to get that much for it!!!! I would get in the shower and cry while I fixed that machine, it was leaking everywhere, snapped or stripped bolts everywhere, the brakes had an air pump mounted to the motor, with only 1 good thread left in the engine block and no access to fix it. Nothing was ever easy to fix, I HATED that machine!!!!

I here clanking noise coming from the hub

My instructor would get on my case about being more 3 dimensional when comes to backhoe movement and not look like robot. Get your machine on long strip of field and dig a ditch as far as you can. Grab a bucket of dirt and have that boom goin left or right in a fluid motion as soon as you have bucket full. Dump it and keep going. Keep practicing. You'll get it.

Wish I saw this sooner. I passed on a running unit because the brakes did not work. My property is mostly hills and learning to use 13000 lb going down hill can be more excitement than I care for LOL. Do you have a video changing the brake pads on this unit?

I like the videos Waldo ! Do you happen to watch Mustie on RU-vid . He is in New Hampshire also , he is good at modifications and back yard engineering just like you. I like your vizsla. Always good to have your dog around ! Keep up the good work !

If you want to move slowly forwards use the foot brake.

Put your stabilizers down all the way, that’s what there for, good luck, yes go for the swap. 👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Crank that Detroit up!

Hey Waldo, I also have a Dynahoe 190 so watching your video's is educational. I need to recommend that you check out Facebook Groups there are two Dynahoe Groups with all kinds of excellent information. Good Luck I will continue to follow you. Keep up the good work.

Waldo I need to adjust my brakes but is there anyway to find out what’s involved in getting to the rake shoes to replace them any hthought would be appreciated

Happy you have brakes now and nothing happened. I’m guessing this is a lesson learned, besides the oil and coolant ALWAYS check brake, hydraulic and transmission fluids on any machine you buy before operating. About the brakes, the correct bleeding order should always be: master cylinder, any compensating/diverter components THEN the wheels starting with the furthest. Otherwise you risk keeping air trapped in the system to rust it out.

I have a 1980 D140. Where are you finding the parts you need?

whats the dog doing... haha lawn 0, lawnmover 0, escavator 1, rocks 10... 😅 But nice to see no fear of getting experince.. thats worth everything!

Just found your channel... I have lots of questions.... But you probably wouldn't answer all of them. The main one is, do you feel the expenses so far, purchase, rebuild (major $?) Of the Detroit, lots of details....and given that's it's not a newer known brand, still make it a "deal"? I've been trying to find one in similar situation. But not having deep pockets makes me wonder if I should get one. It's the unknown of mechanical issues that makes me hesitate and a wife in negative overdrive about having one.... But we have a property that needs that type of equipment.

does this machine not have a high and low transfer case?

It has a loader, a back hoe, and two outriggers for turning. How much more breaking do you need?

where did you get the master cylinder? and what is the part number of it?

Woah! You'd better put those stabilizers down far enough to lift the back wheels off the ground, or you're gonna flip the machine over!

How in the hell did the floor rust out with a cab on it?

What's the part number for the brake Master Cylinder?

Again, woefully late to viewing these videos, but will the boom swing 90degrees to the cab…? If so, that will help weight balance, maybe help put more weight on the front end, and yes that bucket is a hellava counter weight…, hahaha..!

When you rebuild the engine what compression ratio did you go with?

Waldo, what is the breed of your amazing dog you have?

Hey Waldo I could tell immediately you haven't done much mech work double stacking the gaskets but hey you caught your error. Then on the brakes. When bleeding brakes when the helper presses ya'll don't release the pressure till the foot is pressed not at the same time the braking is initiated. In other words some brakes will not bleed unless good pressure is in the line. What I am saying is don't start opening the bleeder until the foot stops it's motion by pressure. Capish?

Practice makes perfect.

M R L ? - " MORE RUDE LOSERS" , NOTHING NICE TO SAY ? SHUT UP N MOVE ON !! I enjoy your videos and persistence to getr right :-)

Love ya vids mate, but your terrible at the controls to that thing lol 😆

were do you get parts for your 3-53 ???

Ill bet that rock is bigger than what it seems to be

I love this series. I have a 1970, 160 and noticed you have a good place to buy parts. Did you go to a Detroit dealer?

I'm sure I could not have done any better! That poor backhoe had a bunch of slack every where! That was not helping you at all. Thanks for sharing with us.

Were are you located? I live in MN.

Wheres waldo

Get quick attach bucket adapter. I feel tired just watching you run back and forth lol

Waldo what state do you live in? Maybe NY with all the rocks? Awesome project by the way. Don't know if you have been watching JC Smith's 24v Cummins swap Dynahoe project, it's pretty cool too!

Lol if you actually had the sprinter arms down harder in the backtires off the ground you wouldn't be rolling towards your dig

From what I can remember living in NH, those are like an iceberg, 10% showing and 90% below the surface ...

I have been digging stones with my Finnish made backhoe loader. It is built upon MF11, weighs some 9,5 tons and has a 6,5m digging boom that looks like two categories bigger than the machine itself. :-D Digging with backhoe loader as leisure is something I can't describe... :-) Here is a video about different machine, but same type. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QU5eY4eT_hM.html

What are all the derelict cars doing littering the property?

I was watching very closely, seems you bleed brakes with a technique that is slow. NEVER release the pedal with a bleeder open! Because the fluid will flow backwards, causing the process to double, or triple in time. Proper way is to pump 2-3 times hard and hold firm, then open bleeder for 1 full second then release pedal, not before bleeder is closed. And repeat. Good luck

I know the idea is to use the backhoe. But instead of tearing apart the yard, those rocks aren't sticking up that far. A couple loads of top soil, and spread it 6" deep over the rocks, seed. Problem solved.

Give the machine some fuel,hard to get anything done with it just idling.