We Bought The CHEAPEST Excavator We Could Find (immediately broken)

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We swap our brand new (reliable) excavator for one 3x the size... with 3x the problems? 😬 // Use code AMBITION50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at bit.ly/3L8RAEw !
We're a husband and wife team who bought 20 acres of bare off-grid land in North Idaho. Follow along as we turn a pole barn into our dream shop with an upstairs apartment!
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105 Vermeer Dr PMB 141
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00:00 Delivery Day
03:13 Working On The Road
05:20 Angle Grinder With Diesel??
07:33 Riley's Favorite Meals
08:36 Fuel Run
10:30 Oh no...
14:04 Priming the system
17:03 Found a problem
18:56 Attempt #3

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@AmbitionStrikes 11 месяцев назад

Use code AMBITION50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at bit.ly/3L8RAEw !

@patrick-ej2xc 11 месяцев назад

Good afternoon

@The_Beast_666 11 месяцев назад

@Ambition Strikes Dudes you guys have earned yourself an effing subscriber!!

@Coolbreeze61 10 месяцев назад

Is this a joke

@andrewr2650 11 месяцев назад

There is something so right about Riley installing a battery cable with a hammer while wearing a Diesel Creek shirt!!!!

@liongod1000 11 месяцев назад

@Ambition Strikes *_ Honestly, these two are becoming MORE like DIESEL CREEK with all the machines they're buying and POLLUTING the forest with all the fumes and they're NOT even FARMING ANYTHING ...... SEEMS like MORE MONEY & NO BRAINS!! _*

@DarylOster 11 месяцев назад

Yep, if you can't kill a battery by cooking the starter (on equipment known to be out of fuel), then you should hit the most critical and delicate battery part with a big hand sledge...😂

@DarylOster 11 месяцев назад

And then make videos of the errors so other nubees can "learn" the "propper" ways to fix things...

@Rat-Builder 11 месяцев назад

Well, with that battery terminal half-melted off, using a hammer would work as well as anything. If push came to shove, and you just needed to move the machine, screwing a clean lag screw between the screwed up post and the equally screwed up battery cable end would work until it could be repaired correctly.

@leightonhoward8545 11 месяцев назад

All I say is Riley !! Riley this Reckless genius Riley 😅😅😅🇯🇲

@johnjackson8561 11 месяцев назад

Pretty sure the starter fried because you've been watching diesel creek videos 🤔🤣🤣

@Bob_Adkins 11 месяцев назад

Spare starters is a strong clue the engine has been chronically hard to start.

@MikeCris 11 месяцев назад

@@Bob_Adkins Or...the previous owner was so lax on maintenance, he didn't notice the loose connections.

@connorgaudet4635 3 месяца назад

😂

@fitch8363 11 месяцев назад

Trying to drive on the starter motor for minutes at a time is a really good way to burn up the starter. The melted solder is a symptom of over use. It may have more damage inside.

@alanhat5252 11 месяцев назад

@@Freedom_Half_Off if you had taken the end off it would probably have looked like a copper bird's nest inside with molten solder splashed all over it.

@MrTurnermason 11 месяцев назад

Who would run a starter for 10+ minutes continuously and then get surprised when everything is jacked up?

@user-ld7wh2ff4m 11 дней назад

These fools.

@kellydclear 11 месяцев назад

I'll miss the mini excavator. Courtney was a wizard with it!

@dennisschultz9180 11 месяцев назад

The pure joy of shaping the world around you with BIG TOYS come on we are all little boys at heart.

@wallykramer7566 11 месяцев назад

The new excavator has resulted in Bailey getting way less screen time! And there is Oliver too! It is like a whole new channel!

@robertschauer376 11 месяцев назад

Hello Oliver! It's great to see Bailey up and about as well

@davidkeys1879 11 месяцев назад

The loose nut that’s causing the most problems with that excavator is the one in the cab……😂🤣😂🤣 love watching y’all learn and grow!!❤

@AmbitionStrikes 11 месяцев назад

Hah, isn't that the truth!

@arthyland 11 месяцев назад

New batteries , new starter , larger machine with the room for a car seat in the cab , but no coffee cup holder? LOL , absolutely enjoy your videos seeing your accomplishments and victories , seeing Oliver and Bailey , and seeing the smiles on your faces makes my Sunday complete.

@AmbitionStrikes 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@BrianBriCurInTheOC 11 месяцев назад

@@AmbitionStrikes You and EVERYONE ELSE WRITES ✍️ REPLIES LIKE THAT!!!

@babszilla6967 11 месяцев назад

4😂😂 the😂

@bernardjones6162 11 месяцев назад

A bad day never takes the smile from your face! You are blessed with a great wife and a son who will learn so much with the both of your knowledge!

@regularguy8110 11 месяцев назад

You're kiddo is going to grow up having an awesome life. Folks that can be self sufficient and living in the woods. Y'all are going to have a great life.

@biglair8071 11 месяцев назад

Loved the black diesel creek shirt riley was wearing. Another one of my favorite channels around. And we need more dozer content

@AmbitionStrikes 11 месяцев назад

There is lots of dozer content coming your way, starting next week!!

@biglair8071 11 месяцев назад

@@AmbitionStrikes looking forward to it thanks a bunch for making our boring sundays great

@steveduke3096 11 месяцев назад

The melted "solder" on the starter is a fusible link. Very repairable ! Keep a few on hand, it's a common issue.

@soupofpossibilities8537 11 месяцев назад

Yeah, I was thinking drop (raise?) the new one, repair the old one at leisure.

@seebeedee 11 месяцев назад

Yup, he didn't have spares, the other owner rebuilt them.

@eherman96 11 месяцев назад

Angle grinder to cut the lock on the FUEL filler is a bold move…bolt cutters would be a more appropriate move :).

@Wydglide 11 месяцев назад

OK...ya made my day showing "ollie" AKA Oliver 😊

@hsjawanda 11 месяцев назад

Oliver is so cute!! He was so sleepy 🙂.

@brandons9398 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic acquisition! But baby, Oliver steals the show!

@gccchc2449 11 месяцев назад

A trip to the store for fuel vs a day chasing problems. Learned about the 'eating starters' problem. A small and cheap lesson time in the university of life of used machinary. Dig the channel.

@FactFinderer 11 месяцев назад

SUGGESTION: In an effort to avoid future starter issues --- put a lock nut over the existing nut; that way it won't loosen up and cause the same problem.

@rickallman1318 11 месяцев назад

Great advice! I couldn't have said it better. Vibration is the culprit! Nice machine! Hey you got room in this excavator for one of the dogs now! Lol

@EastyUK 11 месяцев назад

I recently bought a 55gal vevor tank for fuel, highly recommend. You can load it in the truck with forks and if possible local get cheaper red diesel for all your off road vehicles. The 12v pump works great also, no more messing with 5 gal tanks.

@pmae9010 11 месяцев назад

The starter connection was not ever loose, you got it so hot it melted into the plastic and thereby loosened the nut. I spent many years fixing screw-ups like this.

@rodgreen4393 11 месяцев назад

Having had several diesels never run them out of fuel but you probably know this and never try and move vehicles with starter only.

@Jonasvolley 11 месяцев назад

20 min video and I just learned more then the last 50 years about engins… Thank you! Best chanel on the tube!

@mikepivarnik8672 11 месяцев назад

Ollie and Mom Are Cute. Please don't hurt the excavator. :)

@johncowie3092 10 месяцев назад

Little Oliver looked lovely well done mum Good job

@LizardDoggo87 11 месяцев назад

I've been watching your videos for about 6 months and I'm happy to see your family growing. I'm glad you found a simple fix for the machine, it looks like a lot of fun.

@Mudpuppyjunior 11 месяцев назад

It's possible the battery terminal melted because of running it on the starter but more likely it was a case of a loose connection on that terminal when you were trying to start it. Was a logger for ~30 years and had that issue innumerable times.

@johnhamilton9229 11 месяцев назад

I fixed it. So nice when you can say that.

@chrisk7984 11 месяцев назад

No concern, at this point, I believe Wreck-it Riley can fix anything. Nice DC t-shirt.

@tobymlyte 11 месяцев назад

2 small things make this video great beyond the main diggertastic content. 1. The Diesel Creek T shirt 2. Baby Oliver's super cuteness

@stevenwarnock2334 11 месяцев назад

Baby Ollie is so precious!

@automaticprojects 11 месяцев назад

Your videos are a delightful way to start every Sunday

@davevanwattingen776 11 месяцев назад

Good morning from Wisconsin. Congrats on your baby boy.

@tomscott3939 11 месяцев назад

the trackhoe is a good addition!! remember not to run out of fuel!!!

@Dennis_Blankespoor 11 месяцев назад

now it's time for a transportable diesel tank with electric pump I recommend one where you can fill the excavator at least 2 times

@JackTruitt 11 месяцев назад

that sounds like a good idea but a tank that size requires a hazmat endorsement. way to go is a big tank at the homestead and a 100 gal for the back of a pickup. I recommend one on a hose reel makes it a lot easier

@Dennis_Blankespoor 11 месяцев назад

@@JackTruitt and that is 2 tanks of diesel for that size excavator

@JackTruitt 11 месяцев назад

@@Dennis_Blankespoor it's a 70 gallon tank

@stum8374 11 месяцев назад

Twice !!!!!

@seebeedee 11 месяцев назад

Nope. Two gallon Riley! 😆 Maybe in an ATV 😆 Also he needs to pour upside down to avoid spills; spout on top of pour always! 👍

@jimmime 11 месяцев назад

As soon as I saw the battery terminal melted, I knew the starter was fried. LOL Riley wins again!

@dyadica7151 11 месяцев назад

Now to get Diesel Creek to wear an Ambition Strikes T-shirt, right?

@Markito908 11 месяцев назад

anyone else let out a really long high pitch "awwwwww" at 16:10 ?

@stewarttate 11 месяцев назад

I luv John Deere equipment! What a great purchase/swap; nothing runs like a Deere 🙂

@jeffblank9915 11 месяцев назад

Speaking of starters, keep an eye on the 7.3L starter wires. Those connections are known to corrode and give a slow crank when starting. That affects your injection pump pressure. Always check in the fall to make sure they are clean and ready for winter. Good to see Boone back on camera.

@MrGrimCarnage 11 месяцев назад

Between the skid steer, Army truck, dozer, generator, and now the big excavator, y'all should consider putting in a bulk diesel tank. You would get better pricing buying in large quantities.......and Riley might be less prone to running things out of fuel. 🙂

@attwasmi 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations!! That is going to be a big help!! The baby is so beautiful! Work to be done now.

@HalsPals 11 месяцев назад

15:54 Maybe it's like the Cosmos Mystery Spot near Mt. Rushmore? Very strange magnetic and visual disturbances happen there....

@movingon5951 11 месяцев назад

Driving it with the starter wasn't a good idea but understandable, I've done the same thing when I lost a clutch arm on a truck. It was effective getting it started but killed the starter after a few tries. That's a workhorse and should be fun this summer for you guys.

@AmbitionStrikes 11 месяцев назад

Maybe we should change his name to Impatient Restless Reckless Riley...

@danieloliver20 11 месяцев назад

Your next purchase should be a Tractor-trailer combo to transport your machinery to job sites down the hill... EXPEDITION STRIKES EXCAVATION INC.

@raymondfolsom5859 11 месяцев назад

I can't wait to see you play with the new toy! I know breaking down is not fun but watching it allows me to follow your "fix-it" mentality. You make the breakdown fixes seem easy. That is a clear sign of a professional! You make it look easy.

@SeanieVoiceOver 11 месяцев назад

Oliver is a legend ❤

@jimsjacob 11 месяцев назад

Love your trouble shooting skills the most. You stay calm (at least on camera) and through a process of elimination, target the issue. Well done!

@andrepotgieter7083 11 месяцев назад

Riley is a multi Talented Dude, With Big Respect from South Africa. Blessings to all three of you........................

@MitchGaar 11 месяцев назад

Bucket pins are wore out, but you can make new ones!

@loydheckenlively5168 11 месяцев назад

Change the field filters out in it

@richardbraybon3245 11 месяцев назад

the pair of you always bring a smile to my face with your efforts cheers to you

@davidhunt2387 10 месяцев назад

You broke it, you fixed it. Good job.

@DonFarmer-hq5sw 11 месяцев назад

It’s hard to believe that Reilly would make such a rookie mistake as running the new machine out of fuel ⛽️ But it was a fun episode anyway….. about that water maker ? 🤨😃

@navysailor2553 11 месяцев назад

With that t shirt you need to shout Contact! when you start 😂

@kenyarbro5595 11 месяцев назад

Lovin' your videos. Keep up the good work and stay safe. God Bless.

@kray2001 11 месяцев назад

Love that baby boy..so precious

@bigdog2024 11 месяцев назад

love the Diesel Creek plug on the t -shirt, that’s another of my favorite channels.

@johhntorruella450 11 месяцев назад

Riley should play FLIGHT (rise, ride) OF THE VALKRIES as he drives the new backhoe. Use loudspeakers if possible.

@citizencain454 11 месяцев назад

Riley and Courtney! you guys are amazing. we understand life has been a little crazy, and beautifully complex with Oliver arriving. to do what you're doing AND post vids all the time is a lot of weight. I for one am just happy to see an update. The shorter vids every once and awhile , are fine in this season of your lives. We love you and stay safe!

@AmbitionStrikes 11 месяцев назад

We're still working on finding a balance, but we sure do love sharing this life with you all!

@lorenmeyer5290 11 месяцев назад

Good morning Riley, Courtney and Oliver! Love watching all your projects! That is a great excavator, I've worked on many of them! God Bless you guy's!

@robertlemoine3500 11 месяцев назад

More equipment please RR , excellent tshirt , Matt’s a hand .

@fundi_mike 11 месяцев назад

remember to check the expiry date on that fire extinguisher. When you need one, only thing worse than having no fireextinguisher, is beliving you have one but it fails to work.

@tptwk 11 месяцев назад

If the steep slope was causing the fuel to go dry, you could have rotated the rig 180 deg. Maybe next time. You might want to work on your bucket bushings too.

@nostradormouse3583 11 месяцев назад

I find your heavy equipment videos highly engaging. More please.

@AmbitionStrikes 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! We've got a fun bulldozer episode coming out next week.

@nostradormouse3583 11 месяцев назад

@@AmbitionStrikes Goodie gòdie goodie!

@jamestiberiuskirk5994 11 месяцев назад

Oliver will have soooooooo many big toys to choose from. I can c daddy locking up the keys 😂

@DanielDuffySan 11 месяцев назад

Love the Diesel Creek shirt - my other favorite RU-vid channel. We were just up in Sandpoint scouting for land.

@BlackLightDesignsTX 11 месяцев назад

I typically watch from Texas but today I’m loving Ambition Strikes from Machu Picchu, Peru! Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your adventure while I’m on mine.

@kevsowell 11 месяцев назад

i remember when she was that age! it's such an amazing journey. Enjoy it and take care of yourselves!

@pthomson9736 11 месяцев назад

What a good excavator. Good investment. ❤❤

@stevewest9759 11 месяцев назад

You guys need another out building to put all your toys. 60x 90 should be a perfect size

@AmbitionStrikes 11 месяцев назад

Yes!!!

@royhubbard9075 11 месяцев назад

More please and more Ollie too!!!

@stephendoing2253 11 месяцев назад

Like the Diesel Creek t shirt

@MyUnknowing 11 месяцев назад

looking forward to seeing your logo on this new excavator

@suecollado8696 11 месяцев назад

💕Bigger was definitely the best move as it will have more impact💕

@karenspeer7378 11 месяцев назад

Awesome!! I can't wait to see it in Action!! Sweet Oliver is Gorgeous!! God Bless and have a Wonderful Week!! ❤😊🌻

@SurrenderNein 11 месяцев назад

So Cursed Hollow? Cursed Corner? Good Intentions? The Final Bend? That spot is definitely worthy of its own special name on a creepy crooked piece of well silvered wood, maybe in suspiciously reddish brown paint?

@kmack8634 11 месяцев назад

Sorry I forgot your new bub. Look after yourselves ❤

@DashPar 11 месяцев назад

That is a nice excavator! It’s pretty big, don’t put any holes in the building! 😂😜😬

@alaskanight940 11 месяцев назад

A good life rule is to always check your oil, fuel and coolant before starting. Driving on the starter is not a heavy equipment thing. That said ... you two are simply amazing. Carry on. 😅

@Mounty621 11 месяцев назад

I am so jealous of your heavy equipment purchases. I need them on my place. Congratulations on the great buy!

@chilled002 11 месяцев назад

Just the Diesel Creek shirt makes you 10x capable of fixing whatever you are working on.

@landrelarose745 11 месяцев назад

Riley, every day is sunny. The light from the sun travels through clouds. Besides that, the tops of them have the light from it.

@ralphjelomono9068 11 месяцев назад

Congrats on the Ex120. I have had a EX120-2 for 14 years and it has served me well. Correct about the start but under normal circumstances they last quite awhile. I might recommend installation of a bat disconnect switch on the neg lead just in case. Stay on top of the fuel and eng oil filters and on the bottom of the fuel tank there is a sump drain to get rid of crud. Best of luck

@ericdillenberger9003 10 месяцев назад

What he said! We had this same machine for about 7 years. There's a little screen in fuel line at top by filter, crud gets sucked in if you run empty. Get yourself the factory repair manual it's awesome! It'll save you a ton of trouble. The number one problem we had was the front idler track spread out and it throws its tracks until we welded in bar stock to close in gap, this is another known common problem. Re; noise and smoothness of travel, You might have some bad bogeys, good news they aren't super expensive. Ours was a grey market machine from Japan. Japanese beer cans, snack wrappers and porn under that 'baby seat' ledge. lol. Only difference besides badges, yellow paint between this and Deere was the engine. Also go easy on ether if you ever use it in cold, we got excited and ended up having to replace some valve pushrods. Good luck with that bad boy, its a great machine!!

@gattie12ben 11 месяцев назад

Hey a video where the wife doesn't get too mad about Riley buying big items 😂 Can't wait for the updates 😊

@lwwarren 11 месяцев назад

Love to see you wearing a Diesel Creek shirt to support your fellow creator!

@MeadowCreekFarmLife 11 месяцев назад

Yay! Oliver cameos are the BEST! Teresa (out of office camping) 💜

@irishmike519 11 месяцев назад

Did everyone understand Oliver? As a grandfather of seven I absolutely understood. He was proclaiming his confidence in his daddy! Way to go, Riley and Ollie!

@johnkeets8333 11 месяцев назад

Riley just remember to grease every nipple points on the machine before use there's a few and check the Hydraulic oil to see that it is full i think you know the last one always refill the fuel tank up to full after use. I really enjoyed the video ❤

@GuiItyByDesign 11 месяцев назад

Moving an excavator off of just the starter? Who is this genius? 😂

@janetkoball44 11 месяцев назад

I really think that if you bought a huge box of whatever, you and Courtney could put everything together and make a workable SOMETHING. Baby Oliver is a jem. See you all on your next visit with us. Thanks

@prodeous 11 месяцев назад

you should get a headstrap to hold the camera when you want to do Point of View recordings, giving you both hands free. Still as always love the videos, progress and your energetic approach to everything.. :)

@Chiefbuzzbee 11 месяцев назад

See if you can find service manuals for it, that may save you time when have repairs or service. You are amazing jumping in and repairing it ! You both are great at not given up. I worked for a number years as a field service mechanic and found you get the job done by jumping in and going for it.

@royhubbard9075 11 месяцев назад

Poor ol Ollie can’t see nuthin all bundled up like that, we wanna see more of Him!!!