Understood, thanks for giving us a chance. 👍

I hate to say it but this is probably going to be a one-hit wonder. 🤣

@lifeafterourloss 😭

That's a great idea I would be more than happy to do a recap video! 👍

Sounds like a "farmer stop leak" Dad and I looked at a D4C. It had sticks shoved in the holes of the radiator core. In theory the wood would swell and it would plug up the leak. Apparently it worked because the radiator was still full. Then again, it could have been just temporary that somebody forgot to remove. 😁

🤣, I kept trying to think how I could make Dad into Mr McFeely! The F-150 is about as slow as a trolley.

@lifeafterourloss ha, I didn't even pay attention to the F150 the first time watching because I didn't know what you were up to yet.

🤣, weird my benchmark here. 🤪 😊

It sounds like the Machine Shop is going to do something similar. That being said, your advice might be something that we end up tackling in the future. 👍

@@lifeafterourloss Looking forward to their fix.. It sure would be nice to get more of those engines running again. They 'ain't' making any more of them, so we have to go to extremes for preservation repair. Love what you guys are doing👍👍

I've spent a lot of time in Christ Church. I worked with a lot of great Kiwis! 😺

@@lifeafterourloss Ex Kiwi (now Australian) here Aaron. Really curious what you did in Christchurch.

​@jefflormans5441 I worked for the United States Antarctic Program. It's complicated, but most everyone that works for the program is a contractor. My job was supervisor of the heavy equipment department at McMurdo station. It was not uncommon to have flights delayed for weeks or even months. As a full-time employee I would take a bus from my hotel to the building near the Antarctic center across from the airport. The bus stop was near Spitfire Plaza. I would then work for the day. On the weekends we would rent a car and travel the South Island. Sometimes I would stay a little while longer after my deployment. My favorite place was Akaroa. But I also enjoyed the museum and Botanic Gardens in Christ Church. In Antarctica my department always worked very closely with the New Zealand Scott Base. I've spent quite a bit of time there. I love the Australian and Kiwi culture! Of course as an American I had to visit "Burger Fuel" quite a few times, 😂. Never could get used to having beats on a hamburger though.

@@lifeafterourloss Thanks Aaron. I guessed it might have something to do with the Antarctic program. I'll bet that was an enjoyable job.

@jefflormans5441 It was! Very stressful though and a long time away from family.

Thank you! We appreciate your support. 😺

Thank you! 😺

🤣, it looks like I did. 😸

@@lifeafterourlossI am England based, so if ever you need a UK shipping address for me to forward on parts for you, do let me know. I’d be more than happy too.

​@@mraaron12341Thank you! 😊 I will definitely keep that in mind for the future.

I worked with a lot of Kiwi Caterpillar mechanics in Antarctica. I've actually been to Terra caterpillar and their predecessor Gough. Absolutely fantastic people!

To be honest I would chalk up most of this to operator or owner error. If they're maintained properly and the stacks are kept covered none of it should be an issue. I think neglect and abuse is more of a common thread with the head problem we have found. After over 80 years it's hard for me to blame anything definitively. 👍

Thank you Doug. 😊

We hope to get Lefty and the RD4 out to some shows this year. It would be great for 100 years of Caterpillar this year. 👍

That's what we suspect. It's very interesting to see how common the issue is.

That is a great idea! When we were in the excavating business equipment was sampled regularly. I have plenty of sample kits still. I think we'll send some in. Don't know why I forgot about that option. Thanks for reminding me. 👍

Thanks for subscribing! We really appreciate it. 😺

@@lifeafterourloss I actually subbed a while ago. It was because of squatch tho. Stay warm. It's cold and windy here in so minn.

It is definitely a head game for sure. Let's hope this one is the winner.

Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed the episode. 😄

hey now Im 37 and picked up on it instantly haha!!

I stand corrected; thought original show went off air at least 30 years ago, no?

@ I don’t know when it was but I remember when they canceled it - we watched that show religiously :)

I've heard that one before actually. Also Mario 🤣. In the time lapse removing the head I was hitting it with the dead blow hammer. It reminded me of Mario. 👍

Lefty is getting the benefits of the best, of old parts transplants to keep him going !!!

Thank you David! It makes my day to know that people appreciate the effort. 😊👍

Hammers and torches are a go-to Problem Solver in this shop. 🤣