Allis Chalmers HD-5 First Moves in 17 Years

[@GuyinWY]

You mean hands on experience has more value than internet opinions? 🤣🤣

[@WatchWesWork]

I dunno. Maybe I handled that wrong. People are just acting like this is some kind of rare, desirable, high value machine that we are going to depend on to make a living. In reality it's just a lump of old iron that was headed for the crusher. It might still end up there! Somehow, to a large group of viewers, us cutting a few corners to figure out if this thing is even viable and worth spending any time or money on is worse than just letting it rot in a field like it has been for almost 2 decades. I don't get it.

[@bluegrallis]

@@WatchWesWork Let me know when you're ready to get rid of it. It can get along with my Allis Tractors just fine.

[@JoshuaZiesmer]

@@WatchWesWork well, it might be junk to you, but to someone who relies on that kind of equipment for logging firewood, and is having a hard time locating replacement parts on ebay, and all of the sudden they see what they need on youtube getting the crap kicked out of it......and I appreciate where your coming from, but as a mechanic that has seen the insides of hundreds of engines, just 'cuz it runs don't mean it ain't severely damaged. my dad's Allis Chalmers WC had cracks between the liners, burnt valves, water damaged everything, milk white oil, split wood for decades "as is", up till he started it without checking the thermometer, frozen water in the oil pump caused the worm gears on the pump and cam shaft to explode.

[@mayorwrenchmcgnome]

I let engines run longer than that with dry blocks when I heat cycle them after I rebuild them and never had a problem.

[@Gieuw1]

@@JoshuaZiesmer It's hard to explain to the people in South Africa you flush your toilet with perfect drinking water too. Sometimes you just do the things you have to do with the stuff you have without considering how the rest of the world would feel. I understand what you mean, one man's trash is another man's treasure but thats how it goes.

[@apex-td5th]

No shortage of experts on You Tube. Real or imagined.

[@WatchWesWork]

Right!

[@erikjohansson1814]

Every second person now has become a virus expert too.

[@JoshRips]

@@erikjohansson1814 Because people don't want their friends or family to die from a preventable illness you twat

[@wilbertbirdner1303]

@@erikjohansson1814 Yeah well, I had Covid-72 back in 'nam and i can tell you it's nothing to sneeze at buddy.

[@briancasey4917]

There's gotta be a Harbor Freight motor you could swap out, don't ya know?

[@blair683ify]

The internet trolls haven’t seen anything until you can see the orange glow of the engine block on the snow beneath the machine.

[@danssmokintreasures]

Yeah screw them guys...

[@johncoyle707]

them ol cast iron machines was built tough for sure mr. sir

[@briankennedy5578]

I've seen a vw bug engine glow after taking out the push rod tubes unknowingly. Even watched a cigarette be lit with it. One thing i didnt see was that engine run again. But i did see that same engine fly. Found it in the weeds with brush hog. Guess i just had to make sure it was dead...lol

[@dougstewart9850]

Wes and his brother being salty at idiots on the internet is my new favorite thing.

[@tecfixed2840]

Love the way you deal with the “experts” sat behind a keyboard, my guess is most of them haven’t ever touched anything mechanically there life!!

[@WatchWesWork]

I dunno. Everyone is an expert I guess.

[@120thumper]

my thoughts exactly

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

I agree most would be challenged to swap the spark plug in there lawn mower

[@stuarthardy4626]

Now come on guys you all know what an expert is An X Is a has been And a spert is a drip under pressure Stuart Now on the UK. News 5g phone masts have been set on fire after a Twitter post has said that the virus is using the 5g network to find its victims 😮😱😱

[@tecfixed2840]

Stuart Hardy well I don’t have it yet and don’t know anyone I know that actually has. Message sent on uk 🇬🇧 5G so now everyone on this chat has it! 🤣

[@alanharney5278]

Trolls: "You destroyed it!!" Wes: "Hold my beer"

[@flir67man84]

Alan Harney hold my beer ! 😂

[@millibilli7058]

Spoken like a "true" gearhead

[@Stoney3K]

Nothing a few feet of duct tape and some zip ties can't fix.

[@pool24boy]

Great..... now I want a beer

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

Careful, don't get Peg started.

[@EdMorgan2]

Always entertaining watching people bring back the awesome old equipment. You're doing great, keep up the good content!

[@joshjablonicky171]

Love the "expert's" telling you guy's how wrong and everything you two are doing is wrong. Lol keyboard tuff guy's. Love how you deal with them it's hallarous. Keep up all the hard work love the channel.

[@anderleof]

Experts, guys....plural is not possessive. What's hilarious is how you spell "hilarious".

[@joshjablonicky171]

@@anderleof oh a grammar Nazi might be proud of yourself huh. Got to show how smart you are nobody gives a s*** it's all about having fun

[@joshjablonicky171]

Wes keep up the great work you're doing awesome. Got to have fun with the internet trolls the safety Nazis and the Grammar Nazis LOL! It's all about having a good time and sharing it with people who really care.

[@ronford3579]

I have fixed old cars that sounded worse then that when started while dormant for years ....save her ......

[@videodistro]

Because we all know that if you put up videos on KZbin you know everything, just like the comment "I saw it on TV". Many have replaced that mentality with "its my favorite guy on KZbin so it MUST be right". Both are warped thinking. There are some commenters who know a LOT more than KZbin video makers.

[@jimbos1567]

I grew up in Pontiac, Illinois and went to school with a lot of farm boys just like you that could make anything run. If people say you don't know what you're doing, they are sadly mistaken. I've watched enough of your video's to know better. Wes is the miracle man.

[@artemiasalina1860]

Well at least you'll be able to drive it to the scrap yard.

[@WatchWesWork]

It'll only take a week.

[@turbochardged]

You'll break even after spending the gas money driving it.

[@markaoslo5653]

@@turbochardged - It runs on diesel.

[@turbochardged]

Really??

[@markaoslo5653]

@@turbochardged - Yup, Detroit Diesel - won't use any _"gas [gasoline] money"._

[@JonatanGronoset]

Those first 3 minutes were gold. Every corner of youtube has its line of *_experts._* Love to see the old girl finally move around, you can't beat old iron regardless what the *_experts_* tell you.

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

It's amazing how forgiving those old Detroits are. Loved the inserted comments from all the arm chair experts. That wood plank seat is classic! Sounds like the throttle/governor still needs a little adjusting to cure the loping, but overall quite a success! Hey! You got new boots!

[@oddwad6290]

See Charles Kettering.

[@ndirish4515]

Wes, I watch alot mechanic type KZbin videos. For some reason people always feel the need to express they think they are smarter than you. You've obviously made a successful living doing what you do for a reason. Ignore the crap comments. The true fans will stay. Thank for you the time and effort you put into your videos I truly enjoy them.

[@WatchWesWork]

I find it amusing to poke fun at said people!

[@ndirish4515]

@@WatchWesWork good! as long as you don't take them seriously! haha

[@MegaDirtyberty]

@@WatchWesWork Likewise.

[@videodistro]

Because we all know that if you put up videos on KZbin you know everything, just like the comment "I saw it on TV". Many have replaced that mentality with "its my favorite guy on KZbin so it MUST be right". Both are warped thinking. There are some commenters who know a LOT more than KZbin video makers.

[@erikrounds5847]

Love it! ... can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen a diesel run for a few minutes without coolant just to test a repair with no issues EVER! Being a compression ignition engine it produces much less heat at idle than a spark ignition engine ... all of these keyboard mechanics out there 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Mad.Man.Marine]

Guy I’ve seen diesels run at an idle all freaking day with no coolant. So your right about the temp being lower. Some people think they are smarter then the rest. It’s usually because they have zero life experience and it’s all text book stuff they are spouting.

[@erikrounds5847]

Mad Man Marine you’re right about that! Gotta love the “experts”. Lol

[@joshdrexler8773]

Diesel fuel ignition temp is 410°F. Gasoline burns about 100°F hotter. Also plenty of unburned fuel in a dirty old style diesel to absorb cylinder heat by vaporizing. And much heavier iron castings, too. Taken together, those things are going to make this engine run cool. Also very dirty, very toxic fumes for the operator sitting on that old board seat, and very heat and fuel inefficient. But I doubt that diesel's higher cylinder compression has much to do with it. Fact is, moving or not, this machine is still basically junk. Gotta love the operator's safety roll cage. But of course real men don't need no stinkin' safety roll cages. That's why in America the death rate for men over 45 has been rising over the past 20 years. Speaking of things only safety Nazis could love, with that cut from a piece of old rusty metal...Wes, when was the last time you got a tetanus shot update?

[@JosephQPublic]

Josh Drexler - Do you walk around in a bubble? Goodness, I almost forgot, how are you with this corona virus? Do you even leave your house?

[@countrypete]

“Inconceivable!" "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.”

[@Merescat]

Love the "Princess Bride" reference!

[@jonka1]

It's not possible to come up with any idea what this all means.

[@flyinwalenda]

It's way too early for this video. All of those posters you jest about are still asleep in their mother's basement !

[@colin8532]

HA! Nailed it

[@WatchWesWork]

LMAO!

[@ianburit3705]

Its now 3-30 PM, here on coastal North Essesx UK, I been up for hours, so dont think everyone in the world runs on one of the USA`s time clocks eh fella, I like Wes and his attitude, but, I got years of working on things myself being Just 72 years of age..Oh, I not got a basement, nor a big house, but a retirement bungalow 30 metres from a great beach..Who needs big houses with basements ?

[@chadsimmons6347]

When mom yells at them to fix the mower & cut the grass they recommend she buy a new one

[@davidpontnak3819]

Wearing a wife beater and Hello Kitty underwear

[@justinrobertson1590]

Thank you Wes!! Finally, something worth watching. Stay safe!

[@themajority5716]

Don't think you caught me slippin....I see them BRAND NEW BOOTS BRO!!! LOL

[@WatchWesWork]

I don't know what you are talking about...

[@jogden6632]

That machine is so old it makes Wes' boots look brand new. Lol

[@ScottStClair-dm6vk]

Those are the people that start the car and drive off without letting it warm up a little!

[@JosephQPublic]

Modern cars that supposedly don’t need to be warmed up?

[@XxPhasemanxX]

@@JosephQPublic they also sell lawn mowers that say never change the oil because it isn't needed. Planned obsolescence is real.

[@dennisward1361]

Had an uncle ,who is deceased now , who could spot that AC a half mile out in the woods head high in the weeds and say ,"hey ,I can get that cheap " , and know what it will take to get it going . Then through barns and out buildings filled with $5, bargain buckets and boxes of end of auction miscellaneous and random parts , and a lifetime memory of where abandoned tractors , dozers and crawlers lay. And in a few days or weeks of buying ,bartering or swapping he would be cleaning up some piece of property he or a neighbor had . Man never owned a tool box but wore out many a 5 gallon bucket and burlap sack. Enjoyed videos. God bless.

[@WatchWesWork]

I've known a few of those guys!

[@axeman6560]

Keep it! Imagine how much fun the kids would have with this when they get older.

[@pacificdrumma]

New subscriber watching older content here. Absolutely love your satire and sarcasm; not just in this video, but your entire catalog. Keep up the excellent work, Wes!

[@jonathanwalker2499]

Nicely done Wes and brother. Great to see old equipment living again.

[@shackman9566]

Thank you again Wess and Brother. You have no mercy for internet experts. They probably stopped watching the video before you finished the intro. I was a little concerned it would over heat but as you said it was cold enough out it didn't. Good little machine. Have a great day.

[@MRrwmac]

Amazing work you two! Brother wrenches and their boys! Stay safe all of you!

[@dougdegraff5892]

I spit my coffee out laughing at that laundry list of things you two destroyed running it without coolant... opinions are like assholes everyone has got one.. lmao. 😂

[@jmac1099]

And most of them stink, or full of shit! It definitely got me to laugh too

[@videodistro]

Because we all know that if you put up videos on KZbin you know everything, just like the comment "I saw it on TV". Many have replaced that mentality with "its my favorite guy on KZbin so it MUST be right". Both are warped thinking. There are some commenters who know a LOT more than KZbin video makers.

[@davidwaskiewicz3289]

Gotta love all the armchair engine professionals😂 do ever wonder where they come up with some of those theories?😜

[@WatchWesWork]

Who knows. I'm sure there are instances where they are correct, but this was no one of them.

[@wilbertbirdner1303]

they take things mentioned in other KZbin videos out of context and pretend that it's their own real world experience.

[@FishFind3000]

They haven’t seen the video on deboss garage where they kill a Detroit and it takes like 10 minutes full they told to seize up and it started after that. It’s hard to kill a Detroit.

[@millibilli7058]

There assembled in a "magical" cloud of pot smoke by keyboard surfing ferries with an inferiority complex and a severe lack of balls.

[@captaintoyota3171]

They read things so they think.that means its fact. Yes you CAN burn exhaust valves without exhaust manifolds but not instantly. And DEFINITELY not because of back pressure. Back pressure power loss is what idiots think causes loss of power when they cut cats off their 94 chevy. In reality its the o2 sensor freaking out cutting fuel=less power. Back pressure and pressure waves are only critical on 2stroke high revving engines. Old diesel 2strokes dont really care they just work

[@Itsjustme-Justme]

We have a diesel repair shop here in town. The owner is in his 70s, still working 6 days a week and they say he's the best diesel mechanic you will find anywhere. He does any repair you can think about, he even does complete rebuilts of stone dead engines and when he's finished, they run better than new. Most of the time he testruns without coolant or exhaust system. He would not do it, if it did any harm to the engines.

[@lawrenceengel3330]

Haters always go crazy when they see folks having success at something they themselves could never do ..... great work getting that old girl to breath life again Wes, really enjoyed seeing her go.

[@videodistro]

Because we all know that if you put up videos on KZbin you know everything, just like the comment "I saw it on TV". Many have replaced that mentality with "its my favorite guy on KZbin so it MUST be right". Both are warped thinking. There are some commenters who know a LOT more than KZbin video makers. Stop calling people haters, just because you hate them.

[@briandurning7789]

OMG, he wasn't wearing a seat belt! LOL. Love watching you work on old obscure machines. Fascinating to see the evolution of machines and motorized vehicles. I'll send coolant.

[@chrisgreenwood271]

No way, you your going to tell me next you had the battery sat on a concrete floor 😋

[@WatchWesWork]

Right, and dielectric grease on the terminals. It'll never start again.

[@KPearce57]

The newer plastic batteries don't have a problem with a concrete floor back in 50/60 the cases were made different and they would discharge on a damp floor.

[@suburban404]

@@KPearce57 would they discharge while sitting in a steel battery box?

[@TheFool2cool]

@@suburban404 Because the steel battery box is insulated from "ground", the concrete is solidly grounded because it's ground. /s

[@markaoslo5653]

@@KPearce57 - Those of us who are old enough to more easily die from COVID-19, now; growing up, had it drummed into our heads not to leave the batteries straight on the concrete floors - because, it would make them go bad. _"Thirty years [more like 50?] ago or so, most battery casings were made of hard rubber. And because of the porosity of that material, battery acid would sometimes seep through the rubber and create a conductive path through the damp concrete, draining the battery." Ray, on cartalk-_ It's not a _'myth'_ yet, the term _"zombie-truth"_ is fitting. To this day and, knowing better (even knowing the cooler temps of concrete floors can actually help prevent discharge from high ambient temperatures); I still compulsively set my batteries on thin wood or cardboard. It was then, common-sense; it's expired now. Cheers-

[@HootMaRoot]

Great video, best thing about these old machines is they will run no matter what it has been through. You could probably run it at idle for a day with no coolant, if you where stuck in the middle of nowhere back in the day

[@WatchWesWork]

Right. This engine weighs around 800 lbs but makes all of 40 horsepower. I don't even know why it has a radiator.

[@matthewnelson5472]

Not only does it still run, it runs pretty darn good from the looks of it.

[@libertyauto]

Your view from the drivers seat slammed a long forgotten childhood memory into my head. There was a park with a retired train engine. This was back when they let kids do fun dangerous things like actually climb and play on that old engine. I traveled many imaginary miles yanking and tweaking the levers and knobs on that thing. Thanks for triggering that memory.

[@WatchWesWork]

I here you. When I was a kid my dad had an International TD9 crawler. I have a lot of great memories of that machine. This thing is like it's little brother.

[@TheFlyingBusman]

I was concerned you might be running it a tad too long without coolant but I’m so pleased you silenced all the armchair genius’ out there who have been there and done it all from the comfort of their living rooms. Good to see another old piece of kit back to life.

[@WatchWesWork]

I think the video made it seem like it ran for 20 minutes with no coolant. The clips are spliced together. It never ran for more than about 3 minutes, and the coolant was not empty, just drained to the level of the hold in the radiator.

[@lwilton]

@@WatchWesWork Well that does kinda make a difference. A few of us were sitting here watching that and cringing, wondering how you could run it for 15 minutes straight with empty coolant passages and not cause some minor problems for assorted bits of internal metal. If we'd known there was some static coolant in the block and that it got time to cool down now and then we might have had another opinion.

[@rodfrey]

@@lwilton Maybe don't jump to the conclusion that other people are idiots.

[@markaoslo5653]

@@rodfrey - Now, you're blowing it out of proportion, the other way - context, makes a big difference - most of the disbelief and concerns, came by it honestly - _"I think the video made it seem like it ran for 20 minutes with no coolant. The clips are spliced together. It never ran for more than about 3 minutes, and the coolant was not empty, just drained to the level of the hold [hole] in the radiator" Wes-_ Given that it wasn't otherwise indicated and, the jump cuts weren't as apparent as time lapsed versus, camera repositioning; those of us with actual experience and knowledge were incredulous, too. So, take your own advise as well _"Maybe don't jump to the conclusion that other people are idiots." Rod F-_ The saying that I heard goes _"believe none of what you hear and, only half of what you see."_ Regards-

[@89vette1]

Brings back memories of my grandfather. I used to sit on the right side. I learned how to run it when I was 10. It was nice seeing this to familiarize myself with the controls. It constantly would throw tracks.

[@Volcker1929]

That was great! My favorite troll was "ineligible". Not gonna lie, I was a bit concerned at the slow crawl towards the stroller. Your brother's yard looks like Disneyland to me.

[@bricyclezenrun1044]

Love that comment Wes. "Just shining the brass on the Titanic" In other words, We are Toast. So here in Colorado, I just in the midst of finalizing the purchase of a A-: 1953 HD5G to work my land up in SouthPark. Thanks for the vids and the humor. Man. we sure need it these days! BJ.

[@toddthompson3043]

Great video. Got to love the experts and there's keyboards. I've been working on diesel for 20 years and I go about my repairs much like you do. Make sure it runs before you waste the money on all fresh fluids. Love the channel keep up the great videos

[@WatchWesWork]

Right. It's not like we are ripping bedrock with it, it's just idling in the driveway.

[@toddthompson3043]

Exactly!!!! Cant tell you how many engines I've overhauled and have done the exact same thing. And how many engines I've brought back to life that have been sitting. Those keyboard surfers dont know there butt from a hole in the ground when it comes to common sense and everyday mechanical work.

[@toddthompson3043]

I work for cummins and if you ever have any cummins diesel questions feel free to ask

[@donniebrown2896]

@@toddthompson3043 I have a question if you don't mind. I had a 2000 ram dually with a Cummins. In your opinion what would cause both the fuel "up" pump and the distribution pump to both go bad at the same time. This happened after the new ultra low sulfur fuel was brought into our area.

[@kevinoscarson2941]

If you have the vp44 pump, then the low pressure pump failed and it then takes out the high pressure pump. You will not realize the low pressure(electric pump) is failing until it is to late.

[@pwrplnt1975]

I had total faith in you and your brother running that engine without coolant! You'd think people would realize by now that you know what you're doing!! Great video as always!!

[@brownranchcustoms1651]

Hey Wes i'v been watching your videos for quite a while now and i find a load of enjoyment and entertainment in the work that you do. I just want to say, don't let these keyboard know-it-all mechanics get under your skin. They have nothing better to do that criticize other people. 👍👌

[@WatchWesWork]

It doesn't bother me. I try to have fun with it.

[@stevebeavers3754]

I never doubted you two. Obviously built tough.

[@roveradventures]

That sarcasm was absolutely fantastic! #mademymorning

[@Garydecresce]

Nice machine. When I was young about 40 years ago I had the joy of running machines like this one to do actual work. I once ran one with only one side steer for about a month. You can get used to almost anything. You just can't be in a hurry to get the job done.

[@nferraro222]

When you said to add Lucas, I was going to unsubscribe, but you're brother corrected you and said Marvel Mystery Oil, so we're cool:)

[@nickpersenaire4443]

Love the sarcastic delivery Wes. Great job guys

[@paulc.sachsejr.7209]

I love when they say “It can’t be done”...😂

[@dave_n8pu]

Here in Michigan, the saying is, 'hold my beer and watch this'...

[@TylersNeighborhoodGarage]

Yeah...it's always "they".

[@Porty1119]

The difficult any time, the impossible by appointment only!

[@jimcrowl6925]

I really like the creative fix for the exhaust manifold. That looks like a lot of fun...

[@mjmcomputers]

Y’all sure did a quick full engine and water pump rebuild after all the “damage” that occurred in the last video.

[@WatchWesWork]

Yep. Cheap rebuild too, no parts needed.

[@Stoney3K]

@@WatchWesWork Those engines are pretty indestructible, just a good cleaning and a fluid change will get you half of the work done.

[@gatorhunter1]

I've run a lot of engines without coolant or oil for way longer, and those engines were no worse for wear. Don't listen to the haters. Keep doing what you do, Wes and family.

[@craigfriedrich1503]

I don’t know Wes, that was a long time to run it without ArmorAll on those hydraulic hoses...

[@WatchWesWork]

LOL.

[@LiveeviL6969]

I don't know what it is about something so old running again! Great job.

[@briancasey4917]

There's gotta be a harbor freight motor you could swap out. 😂

[@xxof830]

One more thing I love how you to do work with your kids around they are memories they'll never forget and in the process learn about doing thing 👍you two are real good father's 👍

[@WatchWesWork]

That's how we were raised. We were always "helping" my dad.

[@justinrobertson1590]

I can’t believe you went forward and backward on level ground without fabricating ROPS first! 🙄

[@WatchWesWork]

This thing obviously leaves behind a trail of dead and wounded operators.

[@justinrobertson1590]

Watch Wes Work Tis but a scratch...

[@artemiasalina1860]

@@WatchWesWork Mark my words, this demonically possessed crawler will be the inspiration for a new Steven King novel. The chase scenes will be pretty boring though.

[@841k9]

@@artemiasalina1860 Killdozer! A possessed dozer goes on a rampage and kills a construction crew on a small island Sadly, I didn't have to look that up.

[@suburban404]

Where are your seatbelts, hi-viz jacket, hard hat, goggles and hearing protection? Oh, the humanity!

[@maxpacker5288]

your work with old eqipment is the best

[@spencer1096]

You got me kind of nervous there at the beginning good thing it was just a joke I hope one of the next videos you try to get the old GMC truck going at location X

[@jakeduffin4626]

It is great to see that crawler going again! Great video and great work!

[@pseudogiant666]

they'll be back to double down. nice vid!

[@azenginerd9498]

Oh the memories! Grew up sitting on my dad's lap driving a 1954 Cat D4. But it was much fancier. We actually had a seat cushion..

[@WatchWesWork]

We have one of those too. It's been out on a job for over a year.

[@azenginerd9498]

@@WatchWesWork My granddad bought it 2nd hand in about 1960 - it had been used in logging. My dad finally sent it down the road about 10 years ago. It ran awesomely. But the tracks had gotten so thin they had to be addressed. New tracks cost more than the value of the tractor and never could score "good" used. Plus he had a D6. The good news is the D4 went to a "hobbiest" with the intent of fixing it up - where cost vs. value doesn't follow the same rules. So it continues to live.

[@tthietala]

Don't worry bud. Haters gonna hate. Internet is full of "I know better" people.

[@videodistro]

Stop calling everyone haters, just because you hate them. Because we all know that if you put up videos on KZbin you know everything, just like the comment "I saw it on TV". Many have replaced that mentality with "its my favorite guy on KZbin so it MUST be right". Both are warped thinking. There are some commenters who know a LOT more than KZbin video makers.

[@chasiu75]

I feel so happy for the kids to grow up in such a beneficial environment. When I was in school the farm kids were very well balanced and friendly.

[@alanscrivner1881]

Nice CGI work! If I didn't know better, I'd say it was running, making smoke, making noise and even moving. It would fool most people.

[@colin8532]

must be a road flair stuck inside the exhaust pipe for smoke effect lol

[@WatchWesWork]

Right. You can barely see the strings moving the model.

[@ac170]

Gotta like those old machines. Simple, honest tools that wore out a couple or thee generations of operators. Not much for comfort but still will get things done. I believe the serial makes it a 1952.

[@WatchWesWork]

OK. So it's a late model!

[@davidhudson5452]

Take it home than you will always have something too fix would look good in shop Stay Safe

[@Hurm0s]

It's great to see that you really read all the comments, and even better is the way you react to bad ones, just laugh at them. Keep up the good work Wes!

[@WatchWesWork]

I do read them, and I do laugh at them.

[@rubenbraekman4515]

Holy moly! That shouldn't be possible with a blown engine, this video must be fake... lol 😂

[@WatchWesWork]

Just like the moon landing.

[@enginecrzy]

kzbin.info/door/S_FY5mR4g22L_E9t1D_ExQsearch?query=moon+landing

[@enginecrzy]

@Will w oh It happened all right, Nixon called them a quarter million miles away no time delay on the telephone....

[@mwechtal]

Probably used strings to move it. 😉

[@suespenceralbumsbydesign]

Hi Wes n Bro. I ran my own engineering company for 30 years in australia specializing in dozers n attachments for the ag industry & also 6 years abroard in mining . great job keep it up

[@wheelerdealer7098]

Lmao coughing and spitting 😂

[@jongreen6406]

Wow! That is cool! Also, that is the first corn crib I've seen in 60 years.

[@etheroar6312]

Great CGI, Almost looked like it was really moving. Yes folks, this comment was aimed at the YT community of idiots that know everything. Great work Wes

[@olinzuercher6344]

Good for your brother and you, the Allis Chalmers HD-5 engine runs, the machine can move and the hydraulics work, so internet applause for the both of you. I'd hope that it finds a good home, whether with you or someone else that will use it.

[@earboit5145]

After a long day in the saddle that deluxe seat package will sure pay off 😀 Allis gear never dies, great video mate

[@WatchWesWork]

Lot's of lumbar support.

[@laosjjajkjsaajajaj]

Im a car mechanic and love your videos, I have learned a lot watching you working on heavy duty stuff, dont care about thr haters... cheers

[@ethankalicin6074]

cool, Keep it up. I enjoy seeing old machinery come back to life.

[@arthurjennings5202]

I worked for a guy in the 1960 who had a 4-71 GMC diesel in a GMC truck that had a cracked block, and it leaked coolant into the engine. Solution, oil in the radiator. It worked, but ever so often, you would have to drain some oil out of the crankcase and pour it back into the radiator. We hauled some heavy equipment with a float on some back roads. On one hill, the driver and I had the doors open ready to jump when we pulled the engine down to lots of black smoke, and very few RPM until we topped out. We stopped the truck, let it blow a little, drained some oil out of the crankcase, poured it back into the radiator again, and went on our merry way. GMC/Detroit diesels sure put up with a lot of abuse. The guy ran Allis Chalmbers HD16s a HD20 that used a torque converter that ran diesel fuel through the converter then into the engine. I was only about 18 at the time, not smart enough to know better, but it was fun.

[@bostedtap8399]

The Trolls missed that the driver's seat was burnt out 😰. Old engines are all miracles, or just have loads of clearances and compliance for this lubrication stuff, or lack off, burnt Carbon can be a lubricant??? Great vlog Wes, Stay safe all thanks for sharing.

[@robertchambers9774]

My dad had a HD7 back in the early 60’s. What memories! Detroit 3 71 dozer

[@wilsonhardy2100]

The new boots look great and nice job on the crawler.

[@saxonfeld3805]

Awesome, not sure what i was more surprised at, the fact you got it going compared to how little swearing was required.

[@mrtowmonster]

My mom's dad had his own excavating business and he loved the HD5's with the 2 cyclinder Detroit my uncle refers to that as a GMC truck motor he loved them because they were so easy to work on and were tough as can be

[@WatchWesWork]

Well I guess they were truck engines, but they were used in everything back in the day.

[@lowndeswhatley960]

I'm watching the timeline listening to Wes go on about how bad this thing is cooked and wondering if I'm going to have to listen to ten more minutes of how there's no way when I realized..... Good job, Wes!! Really had me!!

[@martinkennard1669]

Love the video. We had a little Cat D2 . That 2 cycle is the strangest sound. Keep up the excellent videos.

[@KevinJohnson-fx6wq]

Imagine, all that damage and it still drove. Must be some kind of machine, lol. Thanks for sharing.

[@jim874]

A good Dad always has a pile of dirt for his boys to play on. Builds character in the young ones!

[@WatchWesWork]

I know I do!

[@jonathanjuillerat9831]

Absolute legends and and absolutely beautiful piece of equipment.

[@gregorycross612]

I certainly do hope that no serious damage gas occurred to your engine. I would not wish bad on anyone. I truly loved my HD-5. Amazing low end torque! Oil out the exhaust was the first symptom right before mine came apart. I was just trying to get it out of the pasture and onto trailer so that I could haul it in for radiator repair. Mine did not fair well...at all. Still have the engine if you need parts...... Luckily, I had a pump skid with same engine handy.

[@WatchWesWork]

I think the crap in the exhaust was in the pipe he used to build it. But the engine seems solid. Good oil pressure. Has decent power when warmed up.

[@jlucasound]

I am so glad you got that going! I LOVE that machine!

[@whotknots]

Great to see the little guy moving again!

[@johnscott2849]

The exhaust looks like something I would make. Good job guys,

[@WatchWesWork]

Hey, it works!

[@michaelconway81]

Fantastic! Good work and good times! Love it

[@davecaron1213]

Someone once told me, "Refrain from giving advice. Experts don't need it and fools won't listen." Keep up the good work.

[@akfarmboy49]

still fun to see progress you made on it,, thank you

[@castvee8]

Awesome. Thanks for the update. Get the crane going and you guys can race.

[@jasnonya3005]

That has to be very satisfying, to get it to maneuvering like it's a new machine :) the loader seems a bit jerky but those valves might clean up after you start using it. All in all great video series on that old girl

[@somerandomguy3868]

Gotta say it's running pretty good especially considering how you " destroyed it " bringing it back to life, I think the real thing here is how it ran at all, it only sat forever, completely left for junk, what do people expect, great job and love the luxury accomadations

[@WatchWesWork]

They want a full Squatch253 rebuild, but they don't want to actually watch it.

[@Slugg-O]

I was a little uneasy at first watching it run without coolant but it's obvious you guys grew up around and work on machinery every day and know when an engine is getting hot. Also, it's not mine. 😁 What did give me the willies though was watching your brother start it with ether. I'm guessing that's what it was. Maybe okay while priming the fuel lines but it shouldn't be needed afterward. I hate that crap. JMO though. That slobber out of the pipe is an exhaust antirust feature included with every Detroit at no additional charge. I promise your DIY exhaust will outlast the crawler. You probably know this but watch the blower seals. If they go bad the motor can feed off the oil and air and go Ziiiing!! ;-) To those freaking about about the WOT revs: A 2 cycle Detroit has a max RPM of 2100 more or less depending on injectors and timing. At max throttle they sound like they are about to explode when in reality they are turning the same RPM as a 4 cycle at high idle. Nice video guys. Very enjoyable.

[@jasonkarels6202]

Man, that beast has a cackle to it! That must be something to hear live!

[@turbochardged]

Great video. Enjoyed the sarcasm, and the update.

[@TheMetalButcher]

Holy shit that first ad timing was spectacular.