Best learning channel on RU-vid for any apprentice, tradesmen or machinery operator. Absolute credit to all the staff involved, everyone playing their part to make this a top notch channel. Love your trouble shooting process.
We had a 544E wheel loader. At 12,000 hours we burned a valve in the 6059 engine. The head was cracked and after some checking we decided that it was better to buy a new engine from John Deere than to repair the original. The updated engine came with all new accessories including turbocharger, injection pump, starter and alternator. We decided to have the dealer install it for warranty. The injection pump started leaking within a few weeks. That pump had a space between the pump and the gear so the fuel leaked out of a weep hole instead of going into the engine. The tech found the seal had failed and replaced it. A few weeks later, it leaked again so they replaced the pump with a new one. A few weeks later, that one started leaking. They came out to install another new pump. I was talking with the mechanic and I said that there had to be something wrong and I asked if the engine had a fuel return line. He looked at the injectors which had the return lines daisy chained together. I turned out that when they swapped the engine, the head was already off the old engine. The new engine came with a threaded metal plug on the return port instead of a plastic cap and they hadn't connected the return line which was laying on the fuel tank under the engine.
Tucker, I started working for my father when I was 14. He loved me the same way for father loves you. I worked for him until I was 32 years old. He retired and I took over for him, over 26 years we built that parts company from a small mom and pops parts company to distributing to 11 states. It was a great ride, listen to your Dad, it might be tough now but you can hear the pride in the way he talks to you, he sounds just like my dad to me.
Tucker please take a moment and reflect on how lucky you and Hunter are to have your Father and Grand Father there with you but they are also teaching you. I used to hang around a gas station running to pump the gas and check the oil on the cars and I didn't even work there. I asked so many question they used to say I can hear your Mother calling you better go home. Then they hired me and asked how do you know how to do all the things you do at your age? HaHa. They were teaching me the whole time but didn't realize it. Your Dad and Gran Dad teaching and they want you to learn is a home run for you guys and they are good men for doing it. Merry Christmas to Clintion and Bridgette and Hunter and Tucker. I am jealous how close you guys are. I love it!
You do realize that experience of equipment mechanics, operators etc. comes from "somewhere". And guess where the army young guys get their experience ... and yes young inexperienced guys do brake equipment, mistakes are made ... + if you try to tell me that you don't make at least a mistake every week ... then either you are lying or not doing anything ...
@@aigarslacis4433 well if the military had so many of these “mechanics” why could none of them fix this machine? Would you just let a $235,000 machine sit for 12 years having done no work? They could have had a experienced dealer tech come and fix it and then have a working machine… the machine was so new it would have been taken care of under warranty….. there’s no excuse for this waste. If the machine wasn’t salvageable then Id understand. But it was BRAND NEW!!!
Upon starting my excavation company many years ago we used John Deere equipment. Every day there was issues with equipment. It would be a part failure or computer throwing code errors. I got to know the John Deere dealer parts salesman by first name from my weekly visits. We struggled as a new company because of this and decided to replace all our equipment with another brand. Upon doing so it was like a great weight lifted as everything started running very smooth and has done so to this day.
I was a 1345 Heavy Equipment Operator in the Marines and that was one of the pieces of equipment I operated. Unfortunately it was probably at some reserve unit and never got ran and was neglected. I can assure you at an active duty unit we would do weekly start ups and inspections of every piece of equipment and monthly A PM’s.
@@timothyharlan4734 Semper Fi Master Guns! 9 years, Sgt. I Got done with the drill field on Parris Island and decided to PCS to the Civ Div. Now I’m a Diesel Technician.
It is a real joy to watch the thought process of someone with decades of experience. It is clear that you sir, know your stuff. Also, you had your Dad in there too? and you are teaching another generation how to think through being a HE mechanic. It was also very refreshing seeing you demand nothing but the very best in terms of refiltering, cutting open the fuel tank, making sure you had a prefilter and valve on the line that went to the engine, on and on, Bravo...Outstanding work! I hope you make a mint on this fine Dozer.
It’s amazing to watch you work through the process of elimination. It’s obvious you have a great deal of experience. C&C Equipment has to be one of the premier equipment companies of used equipment. True professionals. Love the channel.
@@C_CEQUIPMENT We really enjoy your videos 😊 . But the young guy should have some gloves on, rather than getting fuel all over his hands. Hydrocarbon fuels are readily absorbed through the skin.
I think you’re pretty amazing feller sharing all your information and educating people. I personally would rather watch you than lot of other programs. In fact I’d rather watch you on RU-vid videos, then watch television.
Your troubleshooting methods are solid. I like the way you get to the problem and get it solved. I could spend a day hearing about your upbringing and education around this stuff. 👍
I spent 2 years in the Army back in the 60's and it's unbelievable how equipment is abused. Government waste is built into the system. Great job as usual guys.
The military industrial complex only makes money if the military keeps buying stuff. They can't always just leave it with the enemy, like in Afghanistan.
Dozers like that are often part of preparedness loads/stockpiles that are warehoused or loaded on ships for years, cause when you Need a dozer to repair roads & do earth moving you often need it right now if you're military. A couple of days or next week isn't going to cut it.
A competent diesel mechanic makes a big difference in troubleshooting and getting this dozer running again. A few years ago, I bought an Army M1078 Stewart & Stevenson truck from a government auction. It had very few run hours
Man I wish I could spend a week in the shop to relive some memories. I really hope Tucker realizes the access he has to the wealth of experience with you and your dad like I had with my dad and grandpa. No classroom can teach this stuff. Thanks for sharing and hi from Texas
I know exactly what you are talking about! Although it was my father, because my grandfather was dead when my Dad was 12. He was a WW2 vet and it tore him up mentally. He was 37 when my Dad was born. My Dad is an engineer without a degree. I was a teenager learning stuff and received experience to decades above my age. At 15 I was showing up 30 to 40's unintentionally and they where either hateful or in awe. I know intelligence had something to do with it, but my life teaching and experience truly did the majority of it. I started an entire another career as a Firefighter and Paramedic and reached the top on both as a Former Fire Chief and even did time as a civilian contractor working for the US-DOD in Iraq and Afghanistan deployments. I still believed I learned more with my father and mother with homeschooling before 12 when pulled out of school. I graduated with an GED with the first test at 17. God has blessed me greatly, now I just need some kids to pass it on too.
I’d be lying if I said my heart wasn’t beating outta my chest when he went for the first start. Always an adrenaline rush. Thanks for the awesome video.
Not too bad for buying a dozer inoperable and only having to do the few things to get it ready to sell! Nice work on that fuel tank and return line, most people would have never paid that any attention and sold someone a troubled dozer! Y’all definitely do things the right way!
This Tucker guy is going to be one hell of a mechanic that will be able to go far in life! His work ethic and doing almost everything without griping, even though you can tell he is not excited about doing it, but still proves himself! Great job!
@@AmericaVoice yall Hoosiers lost a good 1 the other day in ole Bobby (The Hammerin Hoosier) Brockway he could wheel the hell out of a derby car but would also help you fix your car like it was his the man had class
I am glad you covered the military readiness. We want them to have what ever they need all the time. Stuff happens and you benefit and that is fine with me. Better than it being scrapped.
Worked on International school busses. Had rust in the fuel problem clogging up filters . The tank itself didn't rust , it was everything they added to it that rusted . Return tubes, sending units and fittings . The problem was that our fuel supplier was lying to us about the amount of water in their fuel .
I don't think that it would have occurred to me the return line until I damaged the second pump. The real question I have is was the cost of tuition high to learn that? What a nice tractor for someone. Carry on!
As a former heavy equipment mechanic (MOS 1341) in the Marines I have an easy time understanding how they would sell a new dozer that only needed some basic troubleshooting. Looks like a nice replacement to the D7G dozers that I worked on. Good job fixing it
That was a very comprehensive fix. I am an engineer but know nothing of these dozers so it was a pleasure to see you demonstrate your methodology. Just a thought but the 'varnish' may have been a tank coating and the blockage in the return pipe almost certainly some of that dissolved varnish that had been in there for years.
To me that's the way you do business. Somebody is going to get a top notch, machine from the hard work and dedication of these men. Great video gentlemen.
Enough can not be said for the quality of work you guys do, and you do it day in and day out. On the pressure test on the fuel tank,it said, “no bubbles, no troubles!” Thanks for the ride along sir, great job.
Last week on a maneuver all 18 Puma-Tanks failed. So, if you have a weekend off, you could visit us in Germany. Telling them how to take care of their stuff :-)
Never seen this channel before, I'm very impressed with your work methodology, and giving us clear concise commentary on your step by step fault diagnosis. You clearly know these machines intimately. I'm very surprised the USMC mechanics couldn't troubleshoot and fix it. I would hope the UK Army REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) would have found the problem and fixed it😅
US military mechanics have clearly defined working perimeters. Being the average age of 19, they have limited training and experience, so their job descriptions are precise, extensively documented and rigorously monitored. The military doesn't have the time and money to train full scope mechanics to do this level of analysis or work. These guys in the video have decades of experience and the young man in the video probably has more experience than the average military mechanic. I am qualified to give this opinion as I was a US Army tracked vehicle mechanic and we were limited to swapping parts according to a published diagnosis manual. If we veered off the manual, there could be UCMJ actions against us.
I was told in the US engineering you had Starter motor mechanics Alternator mech etc. that is totally different to REMEMBER although they have battlefield repairs and back to base repairs. Be interested to hear if that is still the case. I have grown up in the automotive world non dealer specific and worked on Tractors Trucks Cars Coaches at an automotive technician level. That encompasses all the area Mechanical Electrical Hydraulic. To have good diagnostic skills you need to know how all the systems work and simple trusts to work it out. What we saw here where good practical diagnostic skills. No time wasting or theorising. The guys knew there stuff and got it done. Well done.
@@travelinman70 I was USN during the Vietnam War. While you are correct about the experience and ability of the average enlisted man, you are forgetting there is also E-5s, E-6s, and E-7s, who *DO* have the experience and ability to do this type of repairs. I have seen a ship's Engineering Dept jerry-rig the main reduction gear shaft on a destroyer's main engine. That is a job reserved for a two month stint in a shipyard, but these guys did it in about 18 hours, with a block & tackle and all-hands hoisting the cover. The Chief PO had his 1st Class (a welder) put a bead around the shaft, and then personally ground it round, and buffed it shiny with emery paper. When they put the bearing back, it slid on with a whisper, and we were making turns for 32 knots 7 hours later.
So glad your content popped up in my feed. Union Electrician for 22 years who has always been a very mechanically inclined person obsessed with needing to understand just how things work specially when it comes to heavy machinery and military aircraft. I've followed other channels like yours and can't wait to check out more of your content. Incredibly interesting video.
And this being only the second of your videos I've viewed I'm even more impressed with the integrity and ethic in your work! I AM A FAN! Keep it up. Being 62 years old I'm also happy to see young Tucker in the shop getting his hands dirty!
This is the first one of these videos that I've seen, and I'm impressed at the thoroughness of the detective work. I'm 78 yrs old, and have been a gearhead for as long as I can remember (which ain't very long anymore) and I enjoyed every minute of it.
That is all good & well however he didn't really tell us what caused the hose & fitting to block & from what so he maybe unsure himself & that would be one thing puzzling me to make sure it doesn't happen again.
I like your style of trouble shooting this is the way I learned to do it, and you guys are good at it, I enjoy watching you people solve some of the problems that you run into, You are a tribute to the profession. Keep up the good work.
An awful lot of unknowns to deal with. Brilliant process of elimination. I hope if ever I’m on a flight from the USA back to Englandland and we have an engine problem you and your team happen to be on board!! We might make it down ok!!! Experts at work. Well done.
This video is one of my favorites. It's enjoyable to see Clint methodically troubleshoot this dozer. The word "impressive" is insufficient to describe this procedure. Clint is an absolute professional. Thanks to all of you.
Hey guys. I totally agree with your comments about always refuelling at the end of the shift to help to prevent fuel tank sweat and ultimately scale and corrosion forming on the inside of the fuel tank. Great tip, would be interesting to see how many subscribers take this sound advice on board, if they are not already doing this. As always, another great and interesting watch. Keep up the great work.
Great job guys , this would be a great addition to DirtPerfects fleet or maybe LetsDig 18 . Chris needs a big crawler with a cab with a heater and air, :)
Tucker and myself have just been treated to a masterclass in fault finding and rectifying the same, by two top teachers, brilliant! yet another video demonstrating fantastic teamwork👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you I have been a motor mechanic on and off for forty years and have learned a bunch of stuff about common rail engines from this video. love the way you work.
Great work! I love to see the kids working with you and your dad. Family values, don't see that very much anymore. And teaching them a valuable skill that can be carried on in the process! Thanks.
A couple of questions: 1. How much did a non running 11 hr dozer cost? 2, How do you know so much about military equipment? 3. How much will an 11hr fully functioning dozer go for? Im VERY impressed at your knowledge, skills and organizational abilities on troubleshooting, repair and management abilities! Im retired Navy and understand where you are coming from on lay up equipment. SUBSCRIBED & LIKED!
@@C_CEQUIPMENT talk about a good return on investment $250 new 13 years ago and still worth $250 it’s crazy to think about that but that’s the way it is now lol
Clint, I've been in industrial maintenance for over 43 years and my most enjoyable times have been troubleshooting a problem, great job finding the plugged return line. Still the slug is a mystery, can't get my thought process past the 11 hours. Great job.
you gotta think of the FOB where this turd was stationed. remember what the military does...logistics. this thing was in some far away place, got fed some junk ass fuel and didnt even make it through its first week of work. them inexperienced 18 year old kids couldnt fix it, so back she went under contract.
I've purchased an ex military genset with less than 3 hours in 14 years. It had a starter relay in the fuse panel which had rusted. Changed the relay works great.
Clint I'm impressed with your detective skills on solving the case of Diesel in the motor, glad y'all got it running, as always God bless y'all from Gaffney South Carolina viewer 🙏❤️💯
You might want to consider getting an oil filter cutter. They're not really expensive and it's kind of hard to tell if there's a problem in an oil filter if you're dumping shavings into it when you're opening it :-)
I luv this channel. The wrench turning, problem solving and Kevin F$%#in things up:) I cant get enough. I think the seal broke because=== KEVIN DID IT. lol luv u Kevin were is Kevin?
This is great to see a young man learning a valuable trade!!!! Reminds me of ME! My dad taught me SOOOO MUCH about heavy equipment as a kid!!! I am forever grateful for that!!!
That is insane that you guys come across machines with that low of hours. Pretty darn lucky that you all didnt have to do a complete over haul on the engine. Again awesome episode guys. Learning little bits here and there every chance i see your videos. 😊👍
Having been in the Army, i have first hand watched fuelers add diesel to a 30k generator through the exhaust pipe. So I'm not surprised that you've found diesel in places that it does not belong.
I understand why the equipment may sit around a lot. But it is a bit troublesome that they couldn't figure out what was wrong when you seemed to figure it out in what seemed like relatively short order.
Take it easy on those knees, Tucker! Jumping from the top of the tracks my not bother you now, but it will 20 years from now after years of doing it. Years of jumping out of the back of the box truck when I used to deliver furniture have caught up with me.
Great diagnosis skills demonstrated here Clinton and very interesting content. Good to see you training the youngster, let's hope he doesn't want to become a hairdresser. Great video, many thanks
Clint, I'm a former Army JAG attorney and back in 2010 while I was stationed at FT Stewart, GA someone came into our offices wanting to sue the US GOVT for just that Waste Fraud & Abuse because the GSA (Government Services Administration) were selling buses & cars for pennies. I couldn't do that because of my position within the Army however, those vehicles were already used with miles on them so the GSA will just take the money and put it towards more vehicles or repairs done on the vehicles that may need it. This dozer with only 11 hours and others like it are considered an expendable item at the unit level. This dozer sat for a while and the upper maintenance echelon or the civilians working on the cannot get them going the unit will "DE X" the vehicle and put in for another vehicle through the chain of command and the DEPT Of The Army. It's confusing I know
Really enjoy watching these videos. If I'm ever in the market for a big dozer again I know where I'm calling for sure. Not many people like yall left in this world that do things the right way!
Clint. have you thought of approaching the DOD and offer to have a special training class for them. The experience and training ability you have is awesome. I have been watching your video's and I have learned so much, thank you for taking the time to do these video's. Last night I pulled in my JD 855 and took on some seriously nagging issues. You and Kevin have so much experience that needs to be spread around. I only hope Tucker and Hunter fully understand the value of what you giving them!
Interesting problem and solution. I guess the army has no FOG's that could have figured it out. If it was easier to get the tank out, I would have liked to steam clean and tumble. Randy did some real good work inside that tank. I'd have wanted to rig up some kind of power tool and wire brush on a stick. Even if the engine was shot, it has a great undercarriage. Everything depends on price.
I can see right now this is going to be expensive!!! Optional equipment needed: JD backhoe/loader and a frigin big fork lift@@@@ LOL Now that the jokin is out of the way, Clint you and your crew are amazing. You are a walking encyclopedia of repair knowledge. I do wish you and your company all the success that can be had.
I've seen sludge like that before from a deuce and half I bought at a GA Air force Base it's terrible. They say it's from a biodiesel they were using at certain bases, and likely caused the seal to fail as well. I have heard that red devil degreaser is about your best bet at getting rid of it and cheaper than lacquer thinner if you still have some coated pieces you should do a video experiment to see what dissolves it the best. There is some info on steel soldiers on the topic, it has been a nightmare for some. Great video thought, I always like seeing the will it starts stuff.
Wow ! Whoever buys this dude is gonna be getting a very nice machine. Like new ! This was a great “start to finish” video. And I am learning from watching you guys trouble shooting this type of stuff. Also I like seeing your dad in the mix. He should be proud of you and the whole team and the top notch operation you are running. Thanks
Wet sand blasting ? Plug the outlets first then vacuum the sand out ? Have done it a few times on fishing trawler tanks. You can also leave a big magnet down the bottom to attract the shavings from welding grinding the hatch back on. Just a thought!
I have to say I really admire your attention to details on all levels brother! When I go to buy so more equipment I hope you have what I need because I feel you can truly be trusted and that is a major compliment now days! Keep up the awesome we love watching them up here from the Fort!
I'd almost bet the government spent more on transportation costs than you paid for this at auction. Awesome video from beginning to end. I learned a lot from it. Thanks 👍
Add my thumbs up to all concerned - good methodical step by step progress but obviously with a lot of previous knowledge in general and on type. I've been similarly fortunate in snapping up auction bargains though nothing on this scale! Not surprised that it was shipped out as a non-runner rather than repaired in house because things like this happen in big operations - they have a huge amount of kit and unless there's a rigorous work programme - folk tend to do the easy ones or personal preferences first and ones at the back stay there. Mind you saying that - I'm old enough to remember Sgt Bilko - didn't he preside over a particularly recalcitrant motor pool? Met a few of his image this side of the pond.
Interesting detective video. The first problem looks like the fuel cap left off (after first fill?) and massive dirt infiltration. I have to wonder if a second fuel filter with a very large sediment bowl should be added? Did the seal on the fuel pump go bad from all the unpowered cranking? The A/C clutch gong bad is not that uncommon I would guess in a desert environment. It was nice to watch someone work thorough the possible issues.
Gen X. Followed the theme of the times and got a degree in accounting. Made a career of it. 44 now, looking for work in the same career, thinking about how all the things I liked doing was making stuff with my hands and tools growing up.
Your knowledge is unbelievable. You were calm thru the whole process of elimination. I like the toughness of double checking things especially the fuel tank which in the ends shows you the blocked return line. Knowledge is power. Knowledge is hard to come to these days. Glad you trai ing your son a d learning from the best. Great video.
Great commentary about the readiness needs of our military. Thank you for that and for not running down the wasteful gov. angle. I'd much rather be ready than wanting like the Russians are right now! Love your channel. Hope to visit your lot some time.
Tucker is a valuable asset to that shop, good to see a young man hungry to learn and get his hands dirty. I predict a very bright future for him. Great video, thank you.
Great video, Clinton. Nice seeing you getting to work with Tucker and your Dad. That was almost an expensive paper weight but I knew if it could be fixed it was in the right hands. Then of course I knew for certain everything was gonna be alright when Kevin showed up lol. Keep the videos coming and thanks for sharing.
Thank you Clinton for a really interesting recovery video. You and your team are amazing to watch! At the risk of sounding stupid, I'd like to ask why you didn't back the trailer into the pressure washing pad and ask Randy to pressure wash this machine while it was still on the trailer? The whole thing was covered in desert dust and it seemed to me that the whole process would have been easier and faster if the machine was dust free before you moved it into your shop. Inquiring minds would like to know. Cheers from Canada.
