35T Excavator Final Drive Repair, WELDERFABBER Episode

Welcome back guys, in this Episode Baz has fun removing all the hardened bolts stuck in the final drive. On a 35T Hitachi Excavator, that a loose sprocket sheared off all at once!
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[@gwenyngruffydd]

Fair play 👏🏻👏🏻 I have taken much easier jobs to a tractor dealership in the past and one mechanic there acted like its a big job to get a sheared bolt out almost to the point that I thought the machine was a right off. Luckily another one there was happy to do it for me and did it in no time. Your a great inspiration showing the next generation how to get it done! Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@johnsmith-xr6qy]

This looks like exhausting work in addition to the cold, rain, mud and remote location. Not many repair men would want this king of job. Hats off to you both, well done!

[@welderfabber]

Cheers

[@gentlmanman5393]

Very messy and arkward job for you and your guys to be doing especially on a Sunday. Hats off to you lads. Brilliant work.

[@Every_Trade]

So much respect for people with that much knowledge and skills that only come with years of making mistakes and going again. Top top content this mate

[@racertwo]

It's great to see a job done by somebody that knows what they are doing, especially under all the pressures of the situation, well done gents. Andy ex-JCB

[@stevechambers34]

Great video Baz, not only does it showcase your skills but it also shows your experience at overcoming difficulties in the field. 👍

[@welderfabber]

Thanks for that

[@HenryAyrestheoriginal]

Totally obsessed with heavy plant repair.

[@richardstrange7629]

Top work as always Baz, great that you bring on your lads , passing on your years of experience to some talented welderfabers of the the future 👍

[@markchodroff250]

Wow ! I was a mechanic for 50+ years on the road , forklifts, and other equipment, I remember some jobs , this one was a bummer but you chaps got it done ! Not many men will do this kind of work , take care be well !

[@welderfabber]

Cheers and thanks for watching

[@disco0314]

Hey baz as a local rossendale lad your sure putting bacup out there on the map keep up the excellent work Legend 🙌 p.s was brilliant to see the young ones having fun on machines in Isle of Man got to encourage the youth of today 🙌. Big shout to the fox team for jumping in at last minute for ashville to help out on the LH60 🙌

[@welderfabber]

thanks

[@andrewstout2131]

Good to see a Dad teaching his Son. Good camera work, too.

[@Saki630]

damn this is a better show compared to anything on TV or Cinema. You have 3 guys in the middle of no where, fixing some huge dirty broken machinery with a camera guy on a SUNDAY!

[@welderfabber]

wow thanks

[@bs2592]

Great video. Should be played in schools...life in the real world.

[@welderfabber]

Appreciate that cheers

[@Mad.Man.Marine]

Just a thought for anyone in a similarly situation. This is a prime candidate for a grinder fixture. Build the weld up. Get it somewhat close with a hand grinder. Then mount the hand grinder on a welded fixture that’s attached to the spider frame. Turn the machine on and start spinning it. You can get it really freakin close like that. If your setup is good enough. You can bring it back to dam near factory spec if not perfect. Just depends on the fixture and what type of grinding wheels you have available. Yes it’s slow going. But still way faster then a total disassembly and machining then reassembly.

[@welderfabber]

yeah but this was a case get it done no matter what by the morning so get her done asap

[@Mad.Man.Marine]

@@welderfabber oh for sure ! I totally agree. Just figured it was something someone in that position may have not thought of. You did the right thing 100% in that instance!

[@kennethjackson7574]

That reminds me of a sort of trophy. The supercharger on a 12 cylinder Fairbanks-Morse diesel “sneezed.” Folks were chiseling pieces of aluminum housing apart bigger than bricks (the blower is about 3,500 pounds) to see if the engine could still be barred over. When the ship returned to home port and what was left of the blower was removed all twelve 3/4 inch bolts that held the drive gear to the outer drive hub were sheared off, but still lockwired together in a circle! The ship’s Main Propulsion Assistant kept them as a trophy.

[@georgenetherway6071]

Fair play, I had to get broken bolts out, but worked with a guy, who only used stainless steel rods. Excellent with the heat and the weld build up. Do all the tracks have a master pin alot easier than a track pin press. I learned some more today

[@KennyShepherd-c6n]

Top job Baz & Callum, great explanation on every process. Keep up the good work👍

[@welderfabber]

Thanks 👍

[@DavidHowellsBuilders]

A pleasure to watch a passionate craftsman going about his business. Baz seems to work all day every day, tough bloke.

[@mingthemerciless6855]

What I've learned is that you sir are the consumet professional and it shows you love your work. Well done!

[@gordonstone-ni2uh]

A very good site repair there Bazz . as a ex plant mechanic in the 70/80's these compromise repair jobs to get machines up and running can be a bloody nightmare !! you did it brilliantly there mate.

[@welderfabber]

Cheers Gordon

[@thomaschristensen755]

I am a MW in Canada. It is nice to see some real work. Oh, and the mud, wet, rain, and Sunday is why trades are well paid.

[@parasinthephilippines]

There's them that do and there's them that can't. Top notch job. Buy Kall some protective Eyewear for when he's working near welding.

[@welderfabber]

he was fine

[@eivindslode4046]

Awesome job. Have worked as a construction mechanic and on the worst days with snow I said that when I turned 70 I would write a book. And it was going to be called: A LIFE OF SHIT. I'm 73 years old now, but haven't started on the book. A nifty video you've posted.

[@Booker58]

What a job I'm impressed, job well done. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming look forward to see more. I like seeing a man that really knows what his doing at work.

[@welderfabber]

Thanks, will do!

[@richo2706]

Little tip for the m18 grease gun bro, don’t push the plunger in after fitting a new grease cartridge, leave it out but not latched so the spring inside always keeps the grease pressure feeding to the motor, makes it 10x easier 👌🏻 love the video boys keep it up

[@welderfabber]

Good tip

[@vinnypassmore5657]

What very few people get to see! Well done guys, a good job done, on an site as well. Jealous, wish I could turn back the clock. Thanks for sharing.👌

[@iangilmartin75gilmartin78]

Well done

[@tommyhanlon9926]

I like your attitude Bazz, The machine WILL be working tomorrow and you still endeavoured and succeeded to get every last bolt out.

[@aaronwilcox6417]

First time viewing. Nice to see it getting done in the UK.

[@welderfabber]

thanks for watching

[@peterantonic6923]

Well done boys, a real mongrel of a job done under difficult conditions. 😁👍🇦🇺

[@DelbertBrown-z8n]

I like the way the welds came out.

[@morrishardy8257]

Good job. Great general knowledge to learn. Boise, Idaho

[@86753091974]

I have been using this method to remove broken bolts from cars for 25 years. Probably the most useful thing by far that i have used a mig welder for....game changer. About q0 years ago ibstarted welding a washer to the broken bolt first then a nut... Thatis the best recipe.

[@welderfabber]

Correct

[@billikonomou9474]

Nice work mate cheers from Greece !!❤

[@andrewcourt5156]

Well that will be the best days on the job training that “young lad” could possibly get… studying at the feet of a skilled craftsman.. I suspect that only skill some others would show when faced with that job, would be how fast they could turn up the replacement parts in the catalogue and get them ordered..

[@welderfabber]

we a dying breed

[@jamespayne8781]

Kinda reminds of working out on the flight line while in the military. We weren’t in the mud but out under the open sky. Rain, shine, wild wind and so freezing cold at times you could only get a few minutes of work in before pulling your bare hands back out of some tight spot to warm them. Good times.

[@welderfabber]

sometimes sucks at the time but great to look back at yeah.

[@lcrap1364]

Great job. Loving watching your enthusiasm. Old school hard work. 🇨🇦

[@jfen1974]

Brilliant to watch overcoming issues in the field

[@welderfabber]

thanks

[@richardkelly3096]

My new no1 KZbin channel can’t wait for the next one 👌

[@welderfabber]

tomorrow bud

[@stuartanderson-peters4086]

Good job

[@krisdawson2161]

Great knowledge and quick thinking.. you’ve probably forgot more than some will ever know👍🏻 big shout out the boys you are giving the knowledge too, Priceless. Welcome to sunny rossendale Callum 😂

[@tfatcher]

Every politician in the world should see how real men spend a Sunday afternoon earing a living and keeping the job running. Thank you and nice job!

[@JRAFF01]

Not many can do it like you do it Baz, great watch.

[@glennmiller1005]

good job Baz . I really enjoy watching you work.😁

[@johncallander886]

we did the same thing for roller bolts with a 3/8 pipe nipple

[@orville697]

maybe invest in some cobalt drills and a mag drill. sidewalls of the bolts will collapse in when trying to wind the bolts out. great video pal

[@colinbratchell4357]

Great videos, I am a plant fitter, so very interesting...keep it up lads!

[@welderfabber]

Cheers mon

[@russelljohnson6243]

You seem like a great person to work for. Good going guys!

[@jessiepooch]

Good stuff.

[@keithwest629]

Another really good explanation of how to do a specific job. Like it very much and appreciated.

[@keithbrueton]

Super Baz and his sidekick Carl Fantastic job guys, now its over to Ashville

[@welderfabber]

thanks its Cal!

[@raymccarthy7492]

Just came accross your channel m8 , im a truck and plant fitter accross pond here in south of ireland . Top job pal nice to see young lad with you

[@welderfabber]

thanks ray

[@gazza116]

done well guys no sooking or moaning, got in and did it deserve a beer for that and a big overtime payment.

[@mikescaffo4850]

Great work out in the field I have done some field work myself and it's tricky at times

[@danielson101]

its all heavy work, you need more people

[@MitzvosGolem1]

OMG 😱 Best to change hub planetaries oil . Perhaps loctite on bolts will prevent another failure also. Heat from welding worn hub will burn gear oil inside possibly plus few ever change it . I change mine every service now. They cost a fortune if fail and oil is cheap. Nice Job Mate👍 30:32

[@robertteel4316]

Impressive, thanks.

[@welderfabber]

Glad you liked it!

[@ghilreese3413]

You made it look easy. Thanks for the videos.

[@GrahamWP58]

If at first you don't succeed Try Try and Try again. Tried and tested methods save the day, even though the machine was slugged up the cleaning was the key to getting the repair done. Great days work Baz and Cal. Crack on Lad to the next one.

[@maintenanceman1015]

Loctite 270 has to heated 300 c to be removed was surprised you got some with out heat . Rule we had steel will surrender to the flame , the smoke wrench.

[@andrewstannard3502]

We the viewers like picking up on the little things keeps you on your toes

[@welderfabber]

bloody does

[@matthewfoster6620]

Fantastic when a plan comes together

[@niteshadow1]

Never thought id be watching 50 minutes of two guys changing bolts but yet here i am. It's just a guy thing. Well done for not doing it half assed.

[@Agirhydro23]

Excelent workmanship,would recommend that you change the oil after heating and welding the hub

[@markw2266]

Nicely done. Lisle makes a set of tap drivers that work well with an imact gun. The jumbo set would probably drive those big taps. They do wear but are really nice to work with. They use 1/4 3/8. and 1/2" drive ratchets or guns. I got tired of taping taps in sockets.

[@bernardtowner6473]

Quite simply, well done

[@andrewstannard3502]

A nice end result

[@alanclark639]

Hey Oop, like the bloke below, I've just stumbled over three guys in a damp quarry well above Scratchwood services - wonderful. I do hope that was a double bubble and a bit on top for work above and beyond the call! A lot of guys never have had to comply with the Prime Directive - this machine must be fit to work for tomorrow. Nearly every job I've ever had has been similar so power to yer elbows! I shall be popping in again.

[@welderfabber]

Cheers bud

[@tomkergil3304]

From across the pond. Now I know where Yankee Ingenuity came from. Great job under pressure on a Sunday. And not 1 curse word.

[@earlestes8649]

Good job guys

[@TruckerMRB]

start/finish enjoyed the video chap...Much harder than it looks..Solid job...Excellent

[@bobburro3642]

first time here. good show mate so have subbed. all the best from BC Canada.

[@welderfabber]

Cheers mate and thanks for the sub

[@frankbonsignore.RochesterNY]

I’m a new watcher but from seeing this episode I don’t think there is ANY issue that you won’t tackle!

[@iosilver9920]

My first experience of driving heavy plant was when I got volunteered to go out with the low loader driver (as his regular drivers mate was off) to Llanwern steel works to collect a Terex 33-11. Everything was piss-wet through. The low loader driver was guiding me on when I saw his jaw drop and heard squealing sounds. I just braced myself and kept my foot planted on the brake. Didn't fall far but was certainly a brown trouser moment.

[@garynorman]

An enthralling watch for what was a very difficult job made to look easy due to years of knowledge and experience. Love the way you are teaching on the job too 👍🏻

[@0dbm]

Excellent work

[@IvanOReilly-e9g]

God Bless the workers !, well done lads !

[@trevorburton2718]

A great commonsense fix, good skills. Hope it holds.

[@welderfabber]

You and me both!

[@cornishkiwi-]

that fan belt could do with a nip up . good job

[@stkrrauch1]

well done /doing something like this is difficult in a shop and you guys did this difficult repair in the field /well done men

[@Eavis_excavations]

Yet again great to watch Baz a few challenging bolts but didn’t get the better of u 👨🏻‍🏭💪🏼😎

[@anthonynardini4295]

Excellent work!

[@frankblack1481]

The TATRA factory in Russia used to have little capsules of nitro glycerine for when hi-grade bolts broke during manufacturing. If memory serves they swapped over to an ultrasonic method. Metal reacts to vibration the same way it reacts to torch.

[@mauricekeithjohnson2598]

50/50 mix Acetone and ATF liquid ! BEST ever penetrating/ loosening spray.

[@donanything6816]

Good job!!! Well done. Don in California

[@paulramsey8187]

Nice work

[@LockeM140]

It's nice to see a proper job done

[@HotAxleBox]

Nice job well done, shame the operator doesnt do his pre shift checks properly!

[@petergerman3593]

Fantastic job you never give up until the jobs done and PROPERLY

[@welderfabber]

thanks

[@Bulb-id6sn]

Brilliant work chaps. Great video too. Many thanks.

[@welderfabber]

Our pleasure!

[@andrewrobinson2869]

Very enjoyable regards From Perth Australia Now Subscribed

[@welderfabber]

Welcome aboard!

[@carllamb6711]

Good morning Baz and the rest of the lads what great content for a early Sunday morning…. Outstanding workmanship there….. proper job Not the easiest jobs to do first thing on a Sunday morning, And why is it there is always one that gives you some Jip Too get out. always one so bloody annoying. Really enjoying this i’m so glad the weather held out for you. Imagine doing that in the pissing down rain that been one hell of a day even if you had one those portable tents….. Great job mate, great content, well done. was all that caused because of lack of daily checks.?? right off to watch Daniel now great start to my Sunday morning lol

[@raymondrobertson3869]

When I was on the tools many many years ago I was always told to take the last bolt out first😂. Raymond 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@welderfabber]

thanks yeah not checked enough

[@stefanobio7045]

​@@raymondrobertson3869 And to replace the last bolt first?

[@ntpowertools9199]

You should drill a big hole through broken bolt first. (Keep a thread) then weld like you done. It will easy works

[@COCORKIRL-ul4jd]

Genius!

[@welderfabber]

🙌

[@marcdesrosiers4312]

Great video keep them coming

[@ConstructionChannelLuxembourg]

Fantastic video, and thanks for explaining each step of the process!

[@pjcrossan5445]

Enjoy watching your videos from Ireland ☘️

[@welderfabber]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@bwdiver1]

Subscribed, you are a hard worker that takes pride in your work! Great video.

[@JBFromOZ]

new subscriber here! I'm in the first stages of returning a Poclain 115 back into service! thanks for sharing :-)

[@welderfabber]

Welcome aboard!

[@pbhd8]

Cant beat a hands on gaffer