So we bought the cheapest cat D7 Bulldozer and I was told it hasnt started in 10 years. So today will be its first start in a long time. Follow me on Instagram: / westengw Facebook: / westengw
Brings back some fond memories. I spent some time running D6's, D7's and D8's. Your D7 probably has a leaver down by the seat that diverts hydraulic fluid to the winch OR the blade. If not, then there is a good chance to hydraulic fluid is low. My Fiat-Allis 7G has a separate hydraulic tank for the blade. I cannot remember for the D7. If the price was right then you did well!
I used to run these and other models of Cat Dozier's........There is a another LEVER down by your seat Throw that one forward (down) and it will Stop the Wench and put Hyd. Fluid to the Blade on the dozier. That will Stop the Wench and put Power to the Blade to raise it Up & Down, Wes.
Canadian viewer who grew up in logging town in Central British Columbia. Jake brakes, low beds and logging trucks were music to my ears, the purr of Cat motors, and the smell of diesel power! What fabulous memories. Hearing this D 7 Cat start brought it all back....thank you.
@@elonmust7470 Thanks for the reply. So true. The crescendo of a chainsaw going through a tree and that smell. The idling of a saw as it burps away, and the rise of revs as you pull the trigger.
@@elonmust7470 I never worked in logging but many family friends did. It provided great long term, well paying work, with massive spin offs to communities and manufacturers. I see that you are left with fond memories of your time in the industry.
Westen, so happy to see this. My dad, Hoot Gibson, had a cat like this in the 70s. I was always excited to ride on it with him. There wasn't much to hang on to. My husband pulled up this video and I immediately had to watch it. Thanks for bringing back some good memories for me.
Bro, I teach industrial arts in a rural high school. We watch your videos all the time, the kids wish you was their teacher! You are Creating excitement about being a tradesman!
Man! Love you guy's enthusiasm, sense of humor and optimism! RARE quality in today's world to say the least. That said, THAT is what made me Subscribe ! Yinz keep up the great work !
I tend to think a "straight or not-straight" Mustang will be the least of Westen's problems when he gets that thing working right. He'll be tearing up a lot of real estate before he becomes a "Skilled Dozer Operator." He'll be scaring hell out of the neighbors!! Oh, this is gonna be fun to watch!! ;^)
When I was LOTS younger we used a couple of dozers in/on rock that ate up the under carriage fast. Fortunately there was an excellent welder down the road. He built up the rails 3/16" or so. Did the sprockets too. The rollers were replaced. He used extra hard rod. Worked well. You shall know when the rails & sprocket need attention, the tracks run out of adjustment. I have seen Cats pull started. Neat project!!
@@robertwebb539 same here....he had less than 500 when i found him i liked how he seems so happy about everything and has a decent joke for most everything....that silverado he swapped the motor in was a big factor in him gaining so many subs which is good because youtube needs more upbeat people like him
You really scored a jewel with that undercarriage being redone recently. That's thousands of dollars worth of maintenance that has been done. Just turning the pins and bushings is expensive enough. Those look new, so you have both sides still left on them. The rails and rollers look like they were built up as well. Again, great score !
3306 is one of the best workhorse engines Cat ever made. You’ll find it fitted in a multitude of Cat equipment from dozers and wheel loaders to excavators, articulated trucks and everything in between. Sweet little engine and very reliable. The 3304’s a good one too, but avoid the ones fitted with the Sleeve Metering fuel system as any water in the fuel will wear or seize the injection pump. 😉
Man you livin the Life dude I hope you know how lucky you are. Living out in the wide-open space like that getting to play around an old classic Cat I knew that Beast was going to start before you even asked you're a lucky man
The Cat logo seems to be recent (with the yellow triangle under the "A"). I think that logo was introduced circa 1991. When I worked on Cats, the logo was a "block C". Before attempting to start it, I would have checked for water (from condensation) in the fuel tank; there's a petcock under the tank for draining water.
Awesome! I just come across a D6 C series that hasn’t been run in about 15 yrs. It’s been sitting up under pines with a really good cab on it and engine covers along with the exhaust being covered. Oil looks new. Going to try and crank it up this Saturday. Super excited!
@@getchasome6230 I'd be careful giving Westen any new ideas! Ya never know what'll turn up in his yard... but the good part is it'll end up on his RU-vid channel and we can burn up hours watching him messing about in the dirt!!! ;^)
Nice rig put her to work Cats were designed to Work.. I rent a D6 occasionally up at my Ranch...Eastern Washington . Moves a lot of dirt.. Grease it..Grease it.... Grease it..Most failures are due to poor maintenance.. Have fun.. Nothing like a Cat Three Cross Ranch..Oohrah
My mom worked for Caterpillar for over 25 years, I grew up with them. I think they're the best. Made in America, made to be extremely durable and last. Thank you, you're awesome.
More on the dozer! Assuming you checked the hydraulic oil tank, most likely low? Check the control rods for the track clutches. No, I'm not a dozer mechanic, just an old motorhead/gearhead common sensing it! Cool rescue!
Fix up the dozer and make it fully functional Keep up the great videos. You are quite a character, very intelligent and extremely entertaining. Thank you for these great videos
In the 1972 Use to work in a ranch in Imperial Valley , we drive those cats, also the ones that you started with gasoline then switch to diesel, is beautiful to remember by looking at you and your cat, nice , you got a new subscriber. And a like. Thank you.
I hired a guy to doze a factory landscape for me, he used this model cat to get it done. He worked 4 days at $100 per hour and man did I get my money's worth! I never saw that much work done in such a short time!
Hey Westin. I've been farming most of my life..I know a little bit, about machines, like your dozer. My advice about your hydraulic problem, is to check, your fluid, and filters. She's a beauty. Have fun, it.
Just put a headset on a 1984 Cat D5B, cleaned out the oil cooler, replaced the water pump, changed the thermostat, changed the oil and filters, and may service the hydraulics also. Good luck with the D7....Lot more CLEARANCE for working on the D7.
I love yalls videos yall are so damn cheerful just some good buds having fun fixing old stuff up I could watch yall fix a toilet and have a good time keep up the good work cats FTW waiting for the day yall fix up a semi
The steering brakes are locked together there is a switch pedal by your heal to separate them, just like a farm tractor. Oh and a full track job would be upwards of 30k$ labor included. The blade controls may have a safety lock on possibly a lever to the operators right hand around the shifter.
Defo needs all fluids and filters changed ,,,might need a new hydraulic pump or at least a service,,but saw no leaks,,,,also possible with the winch stuck on running it's taking all the power from the hydraulic pump not to sure though?
filters, fluids and grab a grease gun and lube everything. The underside looked really good, tracks are in great shape drive sprockets and chain look ok add some tension (grease)
The first dozer i ran was an old d6 with clutch controls like this. Those old fixed blades will push and give you a workout. The under carriage looks very good with low hours.
I've never driven any heavy equipment, but I'm fascinated by those that can work on engines and the like. My Dads father, Grandpa Wade drove dozers and graders from the 1940's to early 1960's in Florida. I really enjoy this channel and Westin, you're a hoot. Looking forward to following your channel.👍👍
Westen at the start of the video: "I've been told this thing hasn't started in 6 or 7 years!" Westen in the middle of the video: "This thing hasn't started in 7 or 8 years!" Westen when making the title for his video: "It hadn't started in 10 years!"
Theirs no way it hasnt moved in ten years the grass is cut under the machine. Also the tracks would of sunk a bit after sitting that long. Lastly it started too damn easy
Great dozer, I have a wide track D4d from this era that I bought many many years ago. I bought it for two thousand dollars and it had all new undercarriage but the final drive was out on the right side. I had a guy put that in for me after scouting all over for parts, including some after market and that whole thing cost me another $5500. But this old dozer has been incredible. Last fall I got back to the farm and the dozer had not been started in 6 years and when I got the starter to turn over, there was corrosion in the starter, it fired right up and ran like it always did, i.e. real good. You got to love those old cat dozers from the 1970's, they are incredible, just be sure to have clean fluids and keep them topped up. Mine has glow plugs by the way. It looks like you have the same starter switch. On mine a few seconds to the left warms her up for easier start. Try not to use any either, it does them no good. Best of luck you are in the cat club. Now if you ever get a chance get a hold of an old 70's AutoCar truck with a Cummins and you will be in old junk heaven.
I agree. Heard the pump whining. And linkage on the left brake seems disconnected. I would make sure the final drives have 140 gear oil. If you run one of them dry, you might as well scrap it. It looks like the undercarriage was done not that many hours ago. Good find !
There's some seals, O-rings I believe, that dry out on the suction side of the pump that makes it take a while to prime. If the fluid level is ok, the hydraulics will likely have to prime each time you start it. Mine does that but after it primes, it's fine. I haven't dug into it but I think you have to drop the belly pans to work on it.
Old fuel and old filter? And it still started wow. I would have changed the water and oil first but you sound like you know what you are doing. I want one. Nice job!
I was amazed, and grinned real big when it started up, in seconds. The engine sounds beautiful, if that is the right word. I don't know what you gave for it, but the, very expensive to replace under carriage, looked real good, except the sprockets appeared to be a little worn, but not too bad, to me anyway. I hope you have good luck with the other issues. The fair little bit of dirt, that it moved, didn't even crack the governors.
This is why I wouldn't miss one of your videos for nothing ! Now I had to ask myself who else would be able to get their hands on a piece of construction equipment ? And make a video on it both fun/ funny and exciting ! You took the cake on this one ! Keep up the good work !
currently 1am sat watching a video on a dozer that i have no complete interest in videos like this but im thoroughly enjoying this, RU-vid im watching more on the recommended pages from now on
Western its great to see your projects here in the uk ,we are all in full lockdown. Its great to see your love of the D7F i used to work for CAT here in the UK at the desford plant its one hell of a company to work for.love you man, keep up the great work.its such good fun to watch.
@@joshuanorris5860 He only checked the engine oil and diesel fuel but failed to check the water in the rad and hydraulic fluid ( might be why the blade wont lift ) ! But the oil dipstick looked pretty black so a new filter and oil will be needed !
@@Justchuck69 i dont see that much leaking out of it while it was sitting. It moved and the winch worked. It could be needing a top up woth hydraulic but i doubt thats whats up with the blade.
Hey man love seeing what you do. Been over seas on rotation since January and being from Kansas makes it better to since I’m from Kansas as well and you doing all these projects reminds me of when I’m with my friends working on random projects. Thanks for laughs bud keep up the good work
i was worried about coolant, and hydraulic fluid the whole time. nice thing to be able to have use of. after it works , put it on ebay and sell it. Keep it and do work. Dont let it sit years doing zero work. It is really amazing it started that easy. so glad it didnt run away high rpms non stop on first fire up after a long time.
The military just offered my fire department the identical dozer. I turned it down but after seeing this vid i may have to call them back on monday and see if it is still up for grabs.
Man, I wish that I could run across a cheap dozer in the woods or something that will start up and run like the one you have run across. That is cool. If you get that thing to a functional state and obtain a method to transport it to various places, there is a business in and of itself.
Not really any point to it until you find out if it’s going to run. If it runs and operates, then go ahead and change fluids and filters. Why waste the money if it turns out to be junk? And besides that, Diesel fuel lasts a long time. As long as it doesn’t have water or algae growing in it, an engine will run just fine on 10 year old diesel fuel.
