I can honestly say, ever since I discovered Andrew's channel I have never been more confident in tackling repair jobs, that I thought were beyond my abilities.
Yes, Andrew is inspiring. On a repair that I think I may be over my head, I watch some of his videos the night before, and am ready to tackle it in the morning.
True, same here. From the toilet and vacuum cleaner, to the motorcycle and beyond. I just repeat the following mantra and things simply get done: “Keep Calm and Channel Camarata...” Works every time.
If you watch enough Andrew vids, you develop an aura that gives you confidence and you start to figure out things like you actually know something. It’s a weird spiritual thing. Who’d have thunk it
Andrew could make a video titled "replacing the tracks on my excavator" and will build a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom condo, set up a swimming pool, and rebuild his truck by the end of the video
Very funny! I was about to post something similar! "Bought for $300 and so just needed to rebuild the engine!" -Like it was nothing. I could make a video of me changing my oil in my car and Andrew's video of rebuilding the engine would look easier! The man stops at nothing! -Wish he was my neighbor!
I'm form a 3rd generation excavating family in Mich (4 syllable last name too). Key man all those years? In house mechanic & shop. Life saver, kept equipment going, saved ten's of thousands in labor repairs, saved jobs with emergency quick fixes, without him we were toast. Operators you can hire and fire at will and often do. Keeping the equipment costs under contol is gold. But you already know this, I hope.
i hope andrew's still making videos in 5 years so he can say "awhile back i fixed the radiator on this thing, i put a plate on the alternator to shield the hose from the belt. well the belt actually was rubbin' up against the plate now the belt's worn out and i gotta fix that. alright let's get to work"
Andrew, my son bought me a poster for my garage that says - "If my dad can't fix it, it ain't broke". You need to adopt the same motto for yourself! Love your videos. So honest, down to (and below) earth, real, with lots going on. Wish I still had your exuberance and mobility but after 70 years I'm slowing down. Keep up the great work and videos.
Replace the head gasket on Komatsu before the season starts, running with leaky head gasket can mess the engine head, blow the radiator etc.. And its your hardest working machine. It's not hard on those 3 cylinder diesels.
Its amazing how your able to figure out and understand whats wrong with these machines and then turn around and fix them. I've got to say it ...Good job Andrew. Keep working on them ... or what ever item you get your hands on and also keep the video's coming.
Now go back and watch some of his earlier videos. They are just as good as this. It is great that Andrew is not a sell out and is true to his fans. I saw he has tee shirts for sale. I would be interested in a hoody for sure or a light jacket. I love it when he does a repair on something no shop would attempt. Great repair Andrew.
Not sure if it's the right term to use here, but I really do 'envy' what you have goin on for yourself. All these machines, awesome outdoor work space AND indoor work space that looks sweet. I can tell you're never bored. Seems as though there's always something to fix or improve. Never a day wasted. Really glad you film your adventurous projects for us👍
@@HollywoodCreeper do you know how handy an old forklift is? Unless you can deadlift 1500 pounds and lift it 20 feet in the air, then maybe it's not so handy
It is refreshing to see your videos where you take equipment that you get for a great deal and turn it into a workhorse. God man, is there anything you cannot fix? You have great patience! Thanks for taking the time to make these and share them.
I thought for sure he was going to need a second set of hands to reattach the counter weight but he maneuvered it right in place. Damn he's good with that machine, like the controls are wired to his brain, same as his hands.
This guy could easily take something someone else was ready to scrap and with a couple hundred dollars get another couple of years out of it. Amazing. Good Job Andrew.
Nice job young man. What I enjoy about your channel is that when you don'y know something or are unsure you admit it.When you pulled the counter weight and had it rigged wrong I cringed. Then you saw the correct rigging points and said something along the lines of oh,this is how to lift the weight.Simple but will help others.
Cute the way the dog walked the other way after she ate your sandwich!!! I would like to know your growing up history, born where family brother, sister school just whatever you want to tell us. You are a very talented young man & you are a blessing to your Father.
Hi andrew i was curious if you had any thoughts or if any of your subscribers had any thoughts on me welding 1 of my backhow legs pistons at a weld point that has sprung a leak. My question is do you think the piston would get to hot if i welded it wothout taking it apart? I have seen some guys do it but im worried the piston would get to hot and melt the gaskets. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks again from downunder just can't wait to watch when I get a notification come through and a good episode it was to,seems you have a tool and machine for all occasions now.
Nice repair, didnt expect that to be solderable. I can imagine a sturdy/industrial radiator like that to be very expensive. Modern radiators are I think much more fragile and finely build. I can imagine that doing so many oddjobs you get a good feeling for whats doable and what not in general. I like what you fix on your channel and the honest/direct way you document it.
I am a sub and not just your and you are the only you tuber I no that don’t have any thumbs down!!! You are one kool guy, a good friend to no! Thank you for all your time for us :)
Another way to do this is to first remove the cooling fins around the break. After that just cut the tubes at the bad spots and fold them up like a tube of toothpaste. Did this to the old radiator in my jeep and ran it that way for a number of years. Maybe 20,000 miles or so.
Wow, I had no idea it was so difficult to work on a fork lift. I suppose for how compact they are, it makes sense they have so many counter weights. Really interesting video. Thanks Andrew
Another informative video. Your attention to detail and vocalization of each repair really helps us shade tree mechanics. Appreciate your time Mr. Camarata. Blessings to you and family. Hope your March is a productive and successful month. Later...👉
Andrew, seems like other viewers have the same opinion of you as I....an amazing man who uses COMMON SENSE to tackle EVERYTHING that comes your way. The common sense thing is what way too many lack. Great videos from a cool guy!
Nice radiator repair. Back in the day, my Dad's buddy had a radiator shop and made a living repairing and re-ccoring radiators. Get some "Ruby Red" solder flux, helps on jobs like that!
If this was my channel, every video would end with, "well, that didn't work at all. Time to put everything back together and pay a professional to do it."
Another great video Andrew. I often think in the same manner as you when repairing things. I almost always have to work by myself and enjoyed seeing you web that strap over the balcony to hold up the cage, as that is something that I would have done. Your channel is one of the best on youtube!
People who buy forklifts for $300 bucks with a blown engine normally do the rebuild themselves, that’s a given. Replacing the head gasket on the Kamatsu should not be a big job. Would like to see the repair in the future. Spring is coming!
That adjustment on that rad hose some times Andrew you just got to think out of the box .you remind me of myself some 40 years ago when I worked on the same sorts of jobs you do only difference I’m in the 🇬🇧 UK
Good job, good job and high five, mister fix it man. I know during the winter jobs are very important, you got bills to pay. But now you can fix your equipment. That's don't costs you a great deal of money. THANKS for sharing your videos.
i was wondering how you knew how to repair just about everything, until i heard you in another episode say you had a JEEP LOL helped me figure out some of it anyway. really enjoy your videos
Thanks for the great video mate ,when Andrew said ,ok let's test this out we just knew he wasn't going to pick up a pallet or something ,but the mini excavator classic Andrew. Cheers from down under.
