A Cat skid steer for $4500! How could I go wrong?

[@how_to_hallagon1]

Charley slipping that ball under the tractor tire and making the wheel spin was comic gold lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@peppigue]

dog upset daddy got a cat

[@Firecul]

You can almost see the planning he was doing too 😂

[@makingtechsense126]

That made me laugh out loud.

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

I was hoping Charlie wasn't going to chase it!!!

[@ChuckThree]

This guy buys another perilously cheap complex machinery project even before he’s finished his current perilously cheap complex machinery project… and that is why I never miss channel uploads

[@how_to_hallagon1]

If you watch the video he said he is waiting on parts for the excavator

[@cg8469]

@@how_to_hallagon1 from a guy that has 9 different versions of this laying around his property........ this is exactly how it begins

[@ChuckThree]

@@how_to_hallagon1we all find a way to justify it

[@jamesdearman814]

he'll get er did - i got faith

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Exactly!!

[@iant9159]

Next project... new level concrete driveway to shop.

[@daleolson3506]

Using all the machines he rebuilt

[@Frank-Thoresen]

Exactly what I thought too.

[@peppigue]

half the charm of this channel is that rustic curve

[@kevinhornbuckle]

@@peppigue unless you are trying to work on it.

[@Ariel-x1x]

lol ... yes, that was painful. 😆 👍

[@lordFury]

That oil pump is a common thing that happens with those Perkins engines. Before you go spending a lot of money on replacement parts for that engine you should think about replacing it with a Isuzu 4JG1 it has the same bellhousing and uses the same plastic coupler. There's a great 30 minute KZbin by Bradenbuildz - "will this cheap Japanese diesel engine save my cat skid steer?" You should check it out. If you want to make content for your channel you could do a rebuild on the Perkins and put it up for a backup engine. In another one of his videos he shows you how to get that spring out of that injector pump using that little side plate BEFORE you take that back housing off.

[@eddiewilson4291]

i THINK HR HAS A RUNNER IN HIS SHOP. DON'T KNOW IF HE WILL SELL.

[@jnewyorkt]

That oil pump as well as most of the other parts come from China and yes, they are what destroys those machines if you don't change the oil often.

[@DevideNull]

That pump is the modern engineering miracle. It's only just strong enough to work. And when it fails, it's guaranteed to destroy the entire product so you have to get a new one. Excellent.

[@alexwoods2836]

These are not engineers! These are marketers and effective managers.

[@johnbize5736]

An oil pressure light could have saved a lot of trouble. We knew when the oil filter was dry what had happened.

[@minbari001]

Planned Obsolescence in action Boys, companies will do anything to maintain the chance of an exorbitant fast buck at the expense of your sore arse.

[@minbari001]

@@johnbize5736 the thing is you have to notice an oil light, not easy to do when your concentrating on doing the work, as an engineer I would advocate the use of a warning buzzer to draw attention, but from the looks of it those bearings overheated damn quick, probably never got properly lubed in the first place, which only leads me to think it was a rebuild with a cheap pump fitted.

[@jameschupp2230]

You are Exactly Right!!

[@merlepatterson]

By how smoothly those pistons dropped out, I'd say your bores are probably just fine, so you might be able to take the block and crank to a machine shop to see if they can grind the crank and bore the crank journals and then get oversized bearings? It might be possible and not as expensive as finding a new engine (block & crank)?

[@minbari001]

Agreed! the Block isn't that Bad but rather than oversize bearings, I smell a Possible Collaboration, send the Crank to Abom79 and ask him if he could Spray weld the journals then Machine em back to Spec, that would be Fun, and knowing Adam the end result would be Top Quality.

[@kevinhornbuckle]

There is a machine shop in Junction City that could handle that.

[@guidovonohlen738]

Does not look too bad. Some laser welding or oversized bearings, some machining and its ready to go again. New crankshaft of course. Here you know what you have, not another gamble with another engine.

[@brinkee7674]

I was thinking similar. Take some line boring and crank grinding might be possible. If you can get a Kubota to fit and it's reasonable then you have that option. Some of the Perkin engines are really good

[@kirk467]

It’s crazy how you can do all of this by yourself, I guess I don’t have the motivation that you have at my age of 64! Brother! I’m not going to judge you, you do everything at your own pace my friend! Don’t worry about what others think! You’re the man!

[@siriustraveler7083]

We do trend to slow up around 60 😂

[@jamesbrooks5442]

I just did a new Holland rebuild I'm 64 you have to motivate yourself

[@oshitt1]

I don't know i'm fifty-seven, and I out work , just about everybody younger than me, and the ones my age and older work just as hard as I do. Gen X, I guess we're a whole other breed. But I'm not 60 yet, so we'll see. I could use a break, I've been working since I was thirteen and a half.

[@jamesfuller8864]

Matt have the crank grounded and line bore the block . Have over size bearing ordered.

[@joshspranger7041]

I was just thinking the same thing. May still need new crank as that may be too much to grind off and still get oversize bearings that fit with the align bore.

[@prinzeugenvansovoyen732]

light plant or air compressor trailer engine from Kubota - from a auction you can get one for like 2k then scrap the rest

[@DavidC-v2b]

Light towers typically run a 1.0l engine, Kubota D1005, occasionally a D1105, 3 cylinder, around 20-25hp depending on how it’s built. This skid probably requires an engine about 2x the size, 2 liter and up. Good idea but won’t work.

[@Mickeymotormount]

It's great to see your kids adding moral support to your projects. Keep up the great work!!!!

[@mdouglaswray]

Outstanding diagnosis!! I'm always impressed at your methodical disassemblies - very satisfying to watch. Nice angles for the viewer. Damn but those bearings were smoked, I never seen worse.

[@leukota]

I can’t believe the ball scene is on video, it could go viral in a short

[@Ariel-x1x]

And is the ball still viable?

[@Thedudeabides803]

As a follower I speak for many by saying we love problems so we can watch you fix them.

[@hahaha12345678993]

my guy here just made that whole tear down look easy, i know it wasnt but he made it look that way

[@BigBoxDodge2020]

Matt is back.Yeah. Time for some more mechanical entertainment ! I see you are really good at multitasking. You have a fire burning, kids running around and equipment you're working on. This channel is excellent, I love watching this stuff.

[@Ariel-x1x]

Yeah, but he can only remember how to reassemble stuff for a year. haha

[@bobearl7859]

Yes you can you can make any skid steer Freewheel. Take off the inspection cover take the two chains off on each side

[@jamesbrooks5442]

My old toyota had bleed screws on the hydros

[@stevemuller6556]

line bore block. Crankshaft is repairable. and new oil pump. i am 74 and have been turning a wrench since i was 10 years old . have seen worse. have been following for some time and first video i seen was when you were just getting cat doze out of the wood. I always enjoy vides. I'm looking for a used track skid steer at the moment myself. just finishing a two-year project on a 1994 Mazda b4000 4x4 LE for one of my sons.

[@vernonslone8627]

I thought the same thing...

[@studdy68]

im gonna lose my mind if he doesn't fix that engine...that engine is damn near pristine. A line bore, clean up that crank if it will and then its just an oil pump, rings, bearings and some gaskets from another 5-10K hours

[@adrianstanton2652]

Cheaper than a new or used block. Used oversized bearings and clean the journals.

[@notajp]

Muriatic acid will easily clean any material that has “welded” to the crank journals. I’ve had small engines that have thrown a rod that I was able to clean up and polish the crank and rebuild the engine. BTW, there’s nothing inherently wrong with Perkins engines. They’ve been used in many applications for decades, including Massey Ferguson farm tractors. Ask JT @ JT’s Barn and Grill about his Perkins powered Masseys!

[@terryrogers1025]

Thanks for the video, enjoyed watching. I would go for the engine swap out, from what I could see and hear you saying, that skid steer has good bones to work with, and the way you go about rebuilding machines you would have a life Time Machine on your hands from what I would think, I encourage you to stick with it, best of luck to you.

[@DavidEichelbaum]

You always end your videos with "if you made it this far.." but are you kidding, I love this stuff and so do many others. I'm amazed at how much all these straight fours resemble the old Triumph engines I used to rebuild. Currently restoring a 1970's Kenworth myself so I get the slow but steady approach. Please don't ever change the channel, it's very relatable to the rest of use just trying to get stuff done at home without a million dollar shop and there aren't a lot of you guys left that haven't gone corporate endorsement on us. Cheers and thanks for sharing your world and work.

[@FarmCraft101]

That's disappointing that both Perkins and Cat have such a design flaw. No sense cheaping out on an absolutely critical part like an oil pump! I would expect a higher standard of quality, especially from Cat. But yeah, I hope they enjoyed the $2 they saved... It could be pretty darn cool to swap in an electric motor and some lithium batteries. Depends on how you plan to use it. Run time would be short obviously.

[@beardy951]

I wish I could show surprise at this failure on a 700 series. Hyster used this engine on 1.5 to 3.2 t lift trucks, saw quite a few failures exactly the same as this. Just not enough wall thickness after machining.

[@canadianpopeye8066]

Been watching from day one cant get enough that 100 k will be well deserved.

[@krnsssdz]

Oh yeahh!! its a skidsteer!! That will come handy around your property😊👍

[@BroadcastBuddy]

That's a Perkins 700 series. Good engine with one fatal flaw, the oil pump. The case cracks on the pump and the engine blows up. If you repair the engine, put it on a low oil pressure shut off, it's easy to do.

[@MikeBaxterABC]

28:14 BONUS!!! I consider that a REALLY god sign if any exhaust bolts, come out in one piece!!!

[@RAKINAUS]

Matt, I can't believe that engine had such a cheap assed oil pump. More amazing than anything was how you filmed the job, Ive been a mechanic for 50+ years and I can't imagine capturing the job on camera. And then editing, the hyper drive on the bolts, the commentary, all spot on mate, top quality production with minimum wobble cam. Thanks mate you got me to subscribe from AUS. I vote for the Isuzu replacement in the comment below.

[@DOSputin]

Grew up on a farm. We operated 80s era New Holland skidders with DEUTZ air cooled Diesels. Fabulous engines. Our irrigation pumps were all DEUTZ too. They are a modular design, and they are used widely the world over. Some of the most reliable, quality German engineering. Incredibly robust, but very simple machines. A 3-cylinder DEUTZ would be an awesome swap.

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Score! Oh, and I loved the sketchy offload.

[@travishoward9633]

I really enjoy watching you work your way through these projects. Keep up the great work and content.

[@nvrst]

Yeah, engine swap to some common Kubota looks like the most sensible option.

[@EricaMTB]

That will help get the excavator finished. Put the Rolls Royce in it. Genuinely, get it machined and rebuild it with new bearings.

[@greggb1416]

Woo Whoo…! Another project…! It’s gonna be a long winter, and this unit will fit in the shop/barn… It looks like a “diamond in the rough” to me. Great video, Thank you sir.

[@shakes7333]

BradenBuildz just acquired a really nice fairly lower hour Isuzu that would fit nicely in that cat. He might would part with it.

[@astonmartin2727]

Was thinking same thing but its worth asking. Very good motor there. I watched that video. Even at 2k maybe a good investment.

[@gregorycross612]

I just parted out (2) 3 cylinder Isuzu engines out of welder/generators. Both had rods through the blocks. I believe from the evidence left behind that both engines failed due to rod cap bolts coming loose! No locks, safety wire, not even lccktight for securement option.

[@CajunGreenMan]

I asked The Oil Geek what to put in the cylinders of motors that have not run in months/years, and he suggested Foggit. Keep up the great work!

[@earlearl8850]

YOUR Videos are Outstanding!! I look forward to each and everyone! Keep up all that you do!

[@jeffo881]

that block can probably be saved with a LINE HONE. the crankshaft might need a couple journals welded and then ground, check with a machine shop.

[@carlthor91]

Perkins labeled a crap ton of engines for Volvo CE/Penta. Parts cost is a little less. Kubota swap might be doable, I'm thinking that it is going to be a lot of research, to get it to fit. You have the capability, just the timing.

[@langdons2848]

I own and operate a 226B3 which is basically the same machine but more power (and an enclosed cab with air conditioning). This a great project and you are going to have fun with the machine once it's finished. Looking forward to watching this rebuild.

[@keithsgarage5831]

Quick tip: When machine has an empty bucket, especially no bucket it'll be much heavier on the rear end. Back the skid steer up the trailer ramp. Then when you load and unload, it won't want to tip over. Its scary as hell, especially when backing up.

[@fl4tgarage]

Ive had great luck with case skid steers with the 4bt. Have a 70xt that never skips a beat.

[@islawilliams9572]

good video and well explained, i have seen him rebuild a small old type bulldozer and he made a beautiful job of that, great work young man.

[@donbennington677]

you had me fixed to the screen with this one. I was so keen to see what the problem was. I wasn't expecting that to be the cause. All the best in your future ventures.👍

[@piritskenyer]

I read the video title and I laughed out loud. Good luck with the project, Matt, your work and videos are always high quality. Edit after watching: put the Rolls-Royce into it. What could go wrong.

[@wildbill2703]

It looks reparable. It all depends on what you want to do. I'd at least take it to a shop and talk to them. You could have the block done while finishing the excavator.

[@AnthonyTarabochia]

Your backhand lob was perfect

[@DeadReckon]

I love that you can manage to keep your dog entertained while working without being upset about it. A lot of people get irritated by dogs bothering them, but to those people I have to ask, why have a dog? Oh and cool find on the lil Cat skidsteer.

[@billgolcher2537]

Great job sorry about the block very bad engineering Put a Toyota Block in there Love your Videos

[@AM-dn4lk]

What an undertaking!!. You did very well. Thank you for sharing. You are my new hero!

[@davewebb5737]

Another great video Mat it’s a shame that it didn’t work out for you super great content

[@2tana22]

Another great video Matt,,looking forward to seeing your best path through to a new skid steer or keeping the one you got..

[@lilreb601]

YAY! Matt bought the PNWH club a new skid steer! Can’t wait for all the future videos on this! Been with you a long time, Matt. Watching from Atlanta! 💪🏻

[@janudholm]

You’re very good mechanic 👌. And your dog is fantastic ❤️ even if the highly loved red ball, rolled under a moving machine, it stayed calm. A very good boy

[@LuisRodriguez-sc1oq]

🇺🇲🇵🇷🇲🇽😎 ¿ Isn't charlie a girl?

[@jcreel4055]

Had the same dirt issuse in the bottom of ny 247. Reached in and pulled out a 3/4 snap on ratchet wrench

[@syclone73]

remove hose connection for parking brake. connect porta-power with gauge at tee fitting. pump up to 300-400 psi. brakes are then released and machine can be slowly rolled.

[@mikeboring1293]

I would line bore the block and have the crank turned,that’s why they make oversized bearings. Get new rings hone the cylinders and a new oil pump

[@00nutt]

You had the same idea as me! Kubota engine!!! Easy to find and usually priced right!

[@RobertBeery-i2l]

What a wonderful new project. Loved your little helper. she'll be your next trouble shooter. Great work, looking forward to following you.

[@nosswalg]

I love the "pull it to bits and fix what's wrong mentality" An alternator bearimg collapsed in my old camry recently SCA/Repco/Toyota were all around $700 for a new alternator while re-con ones were $500. Brushes were fine so pulled it to bits and put 2 new bearings in at a cost of $19 and job done

[@GONZALOARTECHE]

Hi Brother. i watch you from the beginning of your videos. Great Job I think you are really talent. I wish you can pursue rebuild all the CAt anf it will be really useful for future projects instead of the tractor.. I live here in Seattle. One day maybe I can drive to visit you. Keep the amazing work.

[@lloydprunier4415]

Sorry the engine is so bad, but thanks for not dragging it out for ever trying to break it loose like some guys do. I'm sure someone in the know will advise you as to what engine would be a good fit. I'd go for a LS chevy of course.

[@lifeafterourloss]

That oil pump makes me incredibly nervous for our skid steer engine. 😬 hopefully between 2000 and 2006 they changed it. Another great video thanks Matt. 👍

[@Stormdodger]

What a sweet buy!!!!!! Exactly what I’m lookin for. This should be a fun restore👍👍👍👍 Ohhhh…… Matt from the future 😆….maybe not such a fun build . Sucks how a little pump destroyed the perk🤬

[@morgansword]

That dozer is amazing looking and your excavator should be fine. I have little to no use for skid steers that are on tires. Yes they do have their place but only because you needed a tire machine on the surface it has to work on. I would steer clear of that model perkins engines.... they are usually great engines but that one is a black eye for sure .... winter is here so your still going to be busy

[@royhauer311]

That engine went out of its way just to get siezed up like it is. Lol That entire motor assembly being so mechanically integrated is crazy.

[@RoyMarkham-j5z]

Amazed at your mechanical skills. Thank you for all your videos!!

[@jimbob9407]

Love the multitasking of catch and work

[@gordonagent7037]

Gee Matt I thought you were going to get lucky there. Another project, at least it sound everywhere else and once fixed it should be a steady unit.

[@ricklarouche4105]

The new project has just arrived!

[@bobferranti5222]

Yeah Matt.... you need better concrete surface for the entry into the shop. By the way, when you reinstall the fuel filters, pre-fill them with transmission fluid, it lubricates the injector pump and really makes it run so much better. It's a old trick I learned from a diesel mechanic. You probably removed about a hundred pounds of dirt from that thing! If you can't find a decent used engine, you can get the crankshaft re-cut undersized and the block can be line bored to spec again. I would also think about getting the rods re-sized also just to be safe. You can probably go 0.30 under on the crankshaft with no problems.

[@bjarnevarme9830]

Yes!! A new total rebuild ❤

[@JAMESMANHUNT9]

Hydra oil is fun I took a Hydra pump tank off at work. We replaced a lift at work and they put the entire pump out behind the oil change and I took the tank off to drain the oil into the waste oil tank

[@timberhole1303]

I work on my junk all day then sit down and watch you work on your junk!!! I would put a lot of effort into an OEM install before swapping it. Especially if you intend to sell. Great video!

[@sitandfish]

29:17 I turned on Closed Captioning when your daughter was speaking and it translated her words as "Music". Now, if that isn't sweet I don't know what is.❤

[@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin]

3:25 - The look on Charlie's face as ball rolls right under tractor tire...

[@PScons]

Matt, I really enjoy your videos. You do a really good job. I always look forward to the next one whatever it is. I really enjoyed the Isuzu build, that inspired me to go and get two diesel engines (a detroit 2-71 and a cummins nt855) and i'm having a blast rebuilding them. The 2-71 has all the parts there, just needs a good old fashion rebuild. The nt855 is just the bare block that has been re machined, and i need every part in the book, so basically a factory build. Thanks for getting me going! Been into diesels and worked on them for 6 years, always wanted to rebuild one.

[@mobilmontana]

Line bore block and a new crank, need to have a machine shop check block and crank

[@Donna-li9el]

our 226 skid steer did the same thing had too get the crank cut new bearings new pump and one new rod , this all happen at 500 hours we have over 5000 hours on it now I did most of the work myself

[@kirk467]

Thanks for sharing Matt, you did your best my friend! Keep searching my friend!

[@EricReed-x3h]

Just found your channel - this episode should be titled "living with danger" -its what made America Great.

[@ralphfell2119]

Hi, why do you say the block is scrap? the crank would more than likely clean up or regrind and fit under size shells, what you are looking at bis white metal adhered to the crank and will come off with wet and dry and kerosene, the bores and pistons will go again with a light hone on the bores.

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

The dog with the ball 😂 Grabs tractor to pull skidsteer skidsteer is like nope grab dozer i wasn't asking 😅

[@zoundstreetop]

Best thing I ever bought is a repo cat skid. Really looking forward to seeing this rebuild.

[@MatthewWilson83]

Kubota V2203. Used in many industrial applications and refrigerator trailers. I have one swapped into your excavator’s little brother, an EX60. It had a Nissan 3.0L and while I notice it’s a little down on power here and there it runs well. I’ve thought of building a low boost turbo setup.

[@Matthew-f1l3q]

Loved the dozer and excavator restores (And the hierarchy of unloading equipment at the start, soon to have level 3 - Excavator) Excavator: You dont have to free wheel if i make you airborne.

[@johnviney7919]

Nice video, Matt! I was interested from start to finish. Looks like a good buy at $4,500 Lots of options for getting the skid steer working again.... I will be interested to see what you do with this project. Amazing that the oil pump was so cheap / bad... do you want another Perkins???

[@zippo1009]

Feels kinda weird being happy when people i don´t personally know is buying an skidsteer...but i am! Extemely happy 😊

[@kurthanson4106]

That was satisfying... Had a feeling that it was going to be a unsalvageable failure when you mentioned that it was a Perkipillar. Good luck with it regardless, looking forward to any updates on it.

[@andrewmiller2868]

Well the kids look impressed with Dad's new toy 🤣🤣🤣

[@Mr19853]

I have a bobcat t140 and that has a similar oil drain and drains super slow when it's cold.

[@timothyball3144]

I like to pull the plug, then go eat lunch or go home for the evening.

[@Mr19853]

@@timothyball3144 Yeah, I do the same

[@emmetmyers]

For those saying to line bore the block, You would have to weld up the block before you line bore it. also have to grind down the caps to suck them in so you had something to bore off..... Oversized bearings I believe only come oversized inwardly not outwardly. As in they have the same outside diameter. However that's a Perkins so I don't know anything's possible.

[@cwthemachinist]

I see that a bunch of people have already said it on here, but I'm gonna say it too. Man, save yourself a ton of money and line bore the block and have the crank ground. It's completely salvageable.

[@v26224]

i know there is a guy on youtube that has managed to swap an isuzu engine out of an IR air compressor into the cat skid steers rather than trying to find a block for the perkins. could be a cost effective path to go to get this machine running.

[@kirk467]

It’s always good to see you Matt, and watch you figure these things out! I’m not a mechanic but I enjoy watching your content, hopefully you’ll get this figured out and have a good piece of equipment to use! I hope the weather has been cooperating with your excavator project, I understand sometimes you have to take a break from these things and just sit back, relax and think about your next move! Hopefully it’s something simple to fix!

[@DwightBarry-x8n]

Bought a case 1838 for scrap. Bad engine lots of metal but engine still ran. put a rebuilt Kubota v2203 in it, now it runs like a kitten. Plenty of remand engines out there

[@tiredagain6722]

My brother in law put an Isuzu pickup diesel in a case skid steer. He had to add an external governor and it worked great!

[@Mike--K]

Matt, I enjoy watching your videos and don't think they are long enough.

[@brucepadley2396]

Matt! I thought about this for a while. You have an incredible set of Talents! And, I believe You are an Electrical Engineer? I am certain that You are the person who could successfully power that Skid Loader with an electric motor. There are things that the Skid Loader can do, that your small tractor can't. And, there are things that your tractor is better suited for. (Snow removal is one example) And I would guess that around your place the Skid Loader wouldn't be used for more than a couple of hours at any given time anyway. Just a thought!! I would be interested in your thoughts about the idea!! Thanks!! And keep up the Good Work!!

[@Marcuslobenstein]

Darn now I need to see a total renovation about it 😄

[@lawrencelipon8673]

👍👍👍👍👍👌Greatvideo very well done analysis and tear down, and finding the failure!!! Not the result you hoped for but enjoy the way you do projects and your skills and planning for always moving forward thanx for sharing!!!

[@FrancisKoczur]

I've successfully removed aluminum galling from a crankshaft with potassium hydroxide, but sodium hydroxide will also work. If there is damage to the crankshaft, then that's a different story.

[@davideyres1628]

As always a great watch All best wishes from the UK