Installing a new thumb, new bucket teeth, new rubber tracks, new roller, and re-sealing a track tension adjuster on a 1985? Komatsu PC20 excavator.
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@g2macs6 жыл бұрын
This just one of these little gems of a channel that crop up from time to time. Just a nice way to chill for half an hour.
@toobglued5 жыл бұрын
half hour? ... ha. I dont have TV.. easy to spend the evening watching this and Letsdig18 on 1.5x speed .. for hours
@robertdobson28465 жыл бұрын
@@toobglued me and my 2 year old watch letsdig, that's how we found this guy! Very relaxing stuff!
@helenreddypantysissy40303 жыл бұрын
Andrew Camarata torched off the old rusty bolts from the excavator bucket of the 1985 Komatsu PC20 excavator while replacing the excavator bucket teeth, track rollers, and the metal tracks with the rubber tracks.
@RickityRaccoon3 жыл бұрын
Half an hour? Lol how about half a day
@ryangardner15772 жыл бұрын
He put out 3 hour yesterday, epic longest yet
@Peggyt-jp6mt5 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who watched to the end to realize that this was someone else's excavator. You are a good friend Andrew.
@jdub229r5 жыл бұрын
Figured it wasn't his, he doesn't ask anyone for help to work on his equipment. Maybe his dad once in a while.
@user-sh7yy5jp1y3 жыл бұрын
I thought the other guy was his apprentice :)
@buddyreed26233 жыл бұрын
No Peggyt1243, I watched the entire video. I think that Andrew knows, "What comes around, goes around". I wish my friends were like Andrew.
@bkipme37663 жыл бұрын
Andrew your a class guy for helping your friends. I am sure it meant a lot to him to have the machine repairs. Hope the kindness comes back to you man. I am sure it will.
@scottpayne78764 жыл бұрын
Man watching someone other than Andrew operate makes you realize how much experience he has
@timber7504 жыл бұрын
Brings back memories of my own early days as a do-it-all excavator--I remember switching the teeth orientation top-to-bottom and realizing they would work either way. It is always a great feeling to successfully upgrade the equipment. Envy your shop set-up. Great videos.
@phillipbonner52156 жыл бұрын
You're a good friend helping him get his equipment and working order
@hughvane2 жыл бұрын
Two friends/mates, 24-carat. Those old metal tracks make excellent walkways - or vehicle grip - in muddy situations.
@HolyJuan3 жыл бұрын
It is fun watching these "older" videos with all the older equipment, but the same old Andrew.
@fynbo10076 жыл бұрын
It must be much more quiet now with a rubber track. Hard work to change the track. Thank you for sharing your amazing video
@LRSS24556 жыл бұрын
It's even more difficult when you lose a track in the middle of no where and you are by yourself.
@rasmAn26 жыл бұрын
@J Rand: that, or the track was loose like sleeve of wizzard
@fitnessdevolution6 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@Simonsimps6 жыл бұрын
Was it Letsdig18 ?
@moman01665 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t exist without a torch. They eliminate so much grinding. I just love your dogs. I have two Boxer Females and they keep me laughing all the time.
@CranialAccess6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another amazing video Andrew...was unusual to see peeps helping you! You make everything look easy!
@pater4294 жыл бұрын
You know that feeling of removing a splinter from your thumb?.. i get the same feeling when i watch these videos, these videos are actually motivating me to, todo more stuff my self!.
@rjohnson95433 жыл бұрын
All of that work looks like at least a $500 favor.
@nickchannel5364 Жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same thing.
@Joey03534 жыл бұрын
0:13 Levi immediately invited his friend to a living room for a drink.
@kingofrandom95044 жыл бұрын
They have the finest water in New York there
@eliteanuspunch97354 жыл бұрын
xyz 9875 hahahaha
@stonyacres73895 жыл бұрын
Very cool! My dad and I did the same to a Komatsu PC02 years ago (minus the rubber tracks). We tightened the pins, changed a few grease zerks, changed out a couple rollers, and added the thumb. In fact, it looks like the same thumb! Your friend should get lots of use out of that machine.
@russse27936 жыл бұрын
What a difference in noise level between the two different types of tracks. Sure enjoyed this video, and thank you for sharing. God Bless from Phoenix.
@nocompredejavu5 жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing. So glad you have so many for me to binge on. Thank you!
@Ezrider3596 жыл бұрын
nice job. iv done tracks on a skid steer before they can be real fun to put it lightly to wrestle on and off. your friend is lucky to have your help 👍
@Lanninglongarmmowing6 жыл бұрын
We bought one of those thumbs from the same company. It seems really well made and should last a lifetime.
@briandesrocher97045 жыл бұрын
That made a huge change in the noise and it sure looks like it's riding much smoother.
@swirlgalaxy6 жыл бұрын
Always easier making repairs of that nature with the help of friends!
@largoranch19956 жыл бұрын
No gloves were harmed in the making of this video.
@timhanby56625 жыл бұрын
Hands are enough lol
@celticsoldia5 жыл бұрын
No reason for gloves.
@makingithappen97224 жыл бұрын
Hands heal themselves, gloves cost money.
@firstgan1146 жыл бұрын
Fascinating viewing as always man. Great job.
@michaelpnellis6 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your videos. You are a great example of learning by doing.
@markbonham34775 жыл бұрын
Way to show brotherly love for your friends Andrew. That was a fun Video!
@1armedguy46 жыл бұрын
Well done young fellas, nice to see young men that have a good work ethic and not afraid to get a little dirty.
@MIGASHOORAY4 жыл бұрын
No money no honey ,get workin guys.
@gerardbourque83035 жыл бұрын
T he trick in this trade is you must service you're own machine to survive, it would be great and interesting to get part prices too
@michael74235 жыл бұрын
another great how too, it looks a much smoother ride!
@jmccracken4914 жыл бұрын
Levi sure loves to play at 13 years old wow.
@ustinman84466 жыл бұрын
Great video! always look forward to your repairs or job site videos Well done Thanks.
@indiancreekspirit5102 Жыл бұрын
Andrew is a game changer people like him are hard to find these days Much respect for Andrew
@davecalvo64186 жыл бұрын
Great video Andrew, I can honestly say those were the most spent set of tracks I have ever seen.The last owner ran that thing into the ground. You guys did a great job on fixing the old girl up and I'm sure it has a few thousand hours left in it now.Nice to have a few guys there to help I'm sure, keep the vids coming and I'm looking forward to the bridge episode as I may need to build one with my buddy in Idaho if a get a piece of property I'm looking at.
@clydeacor19115 жыл бұрын
I live in Idaho too and have built several bridges. Do yourself a favor and go buy a junk semi flatbed trailer for cheap and use that for your bridge and if you want one wider than that you buy 2 and weld them together side by side! i've built several bridges for less than $2,000 doing this an if the tires are decent you can sell them and recoup a lot of your money back!
@jimclark5766 жыл бұрын
That excavator is stealthy now. 😉
@firstgan1146 жыл бұрын
For those ninja excavation jobs.
@rolfnilsen63856 жыл бұрын
Girlfriend looked amazingly bored :-D When running the new tracks on - try inserting small pieces of wood to "stretch" the belt on. The wood will compress instead of breaking something, but this allows the track to align without metal tools and the risk of being close.
@VicsYard6 жыл бұрын
Nice to have friends. Cool share!
@offgridpirates74006 жыл бұрын
Awesome... thats the exact seal i have to replace this spring on my PC40.... sweet
@AndrewCamarata6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's usually not a very hard job. I have done that on a few machines.
@TheTruthSeeker7565 жыл бұрын
Wow so much smoother with the rubber tracks
@_beach08015 жыл бұрын
Good job..it looks like it runs so much smoother....
@drbeaudry6 жыл бұрын
Dude its clear you're a talented capable guy... But when you work next two "regular" dudes you easily look 10x more capable! your buddy is lucky to have you!
@powerstrokedford5 жыл бұрын
I agrre 100%
@tomallen76994 жыл бұрын
Very lucky!
@RipVDub4 жыл бұрын
You're a good one Mr. Camarata. Everyone should have friends like you.
@fwflyer786 жыл бұрын
Nice work Andrew!
@Sittin.5 жыл бұрын
19:52 Thats amazing. These guys accually bend their backs to move stuff laying in the way. My coworkers does´nt do that. And they are freaking payed to do so.
@dougcorrigan96776 жыл бұрын
Your buddy is awfully fortunate to have you as a buddy.
@andrewslagle19746 жыл бұрын
another nice repair job .great video as well .
@kennethhume86284 жыл бұрын
I do enjoy watching Andrew repairing equipment .
@timsherman21646 жыл бұрын
That was a great video Andrew keep them coming fun to watch you on your every day life.
@peterlobodarz86244 жыл бұрын
about gloves and a long sleeve shirt would be good as I am a old welder / boilermaker I did a lot of welding without one or the other and now I am paying the price having a few sums and bombs coming up on my arms and I have had to get one or two cut out SO GET THE GLOVES AND LONG SLEEVES OUT ANDREW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@barbarasteed39664 жыл бұрын
Peter sounds just like me I also was about worn out before I started cleaning lens on my shield now wished I did ...
@helenreddypantysissy40303 жыл бұрын
@SISSY Sue Brett PANTYSISSY SO GET THE GLOVES AND LONG SLEEVES OUT, ANDREW!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ClinttheGreat3 жыл бұрын
Not to mention ditching the shorts for pants. It'd help if he actually ground off the paint and rust on the metal before welding, as well.
@LordFalconsword5 жыл бұрын
Wow, it is so much quieter after the new tracks!
@maykevin56 жыл бұрын
word on street is his dog is still on the cliff to this day.
@eliteanuspunch97354 жыл бұрын
maykevin5 2 years later still up there. I was dying when I saw him there
@motley33111 ай бұрын
EVERYBODY needs a friend like you.
@shartne5 жыл бұрын
your a good friend for helping fix your friends excavator.
@ceadeses6 жыл бұрын
I wish I had about 10 guys like you in my employ! I brake those metal blades too , one wrong move.
@eformance6 жыл бұрын
The old tracks look to have some decent life left in them. Weird that the grousers look ok but the bin bosses are trashed.
@MrDugbo1716 жыл бұрын
The pitch of the sprockets probably did not match the tracks, thus wearing them out from the inside.
@Pgcmoore6 жыл бұрын
a+ service and repair! great job
@shitmonkey5 жыл бұрын
those treads would make a pretty cool planter
@bogillespie47746 жыл бұрын
Is there anything you don't know how to fix great video
@SantaClaw5 жыл бұрын
I get the impression that the phrase "wing it" is high up on the list.
@MIGASHOORAY4 жыл бұрын
Everything made by mankind IS FIXABLE .JUST DO IT.
@thomasmarcelli45114 жыл бұрын
I always wondered what that chair was for in Andrew's shop?? When the girls show up??
@uknowulikethat40426 жыл бұрын
you should keep those old tracks and make a super sized wind chime.
@jameswilson3225 жыл бұрын
They make a great drag to pull behind a tractor to level a driveway
@MrSparks7016 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual Andrew. Amazed at your abilities.
@finksies236 жыл бұрын
Great job. Your probably the go to friend. I know the feeling :)
@MiniMachines15 жыл бұрын
In Norway I have never seen an excavator with an thumb, after watching your videos it actually look like and nice thing to have sometimes. In Norway almost all excavators from 3000kg and up have an tiltrotator.
@jeffmayeux16924 жыл бұрын
Looks like Andrew's friend could be back for rehab on the equipment trailer. Maybe a video on that is forthcoming. You're a good friend, Andrew.
@bxp16965 жыл бұрын
Andrew, if you are taking requests, can you please make a video on welding. A detailed "how to", techniques, what not to do, some basic starter kits one can buy, etc. I am sure there are other subscribers who would like to learn welding, or be better educated atleast on welding.
@Neceros4 жыл бұрын
Levi was definitely psychologically stuck up that hill. We've all been there: brave enough to get into trouble, but getting out... that's harder.
@richsellskc4 жыл бұрын
rubber tracks are ideal. nice job!
@oldtimeengineer266 жыл бұрын
How long do the rubber ones hold up? It sounds much quieter then the metal for sure
@AndrewCamarata6 жыл бұрын
They seem to last a long time. Ive had to buy tracks for some of my machines years ago, and they are still fine.
@paulwhited1176 жыл бұрын
2000-2500 hrs would be pretty good length of time for rubber.
@TheFranceSavy4 жыл бұрын
@@paulwhited117 goin to get an excavator for my project n its mainly working on rock surfaces, would you advise rubber tracks on rocks?
@haraldleonhardsberger82246 жыл бұрын
Hallo Andrew ....ich freu mich immer wenn Du neue Videos auf KZbin hinein stellst. Es ist ein Vergnügen Dir bei der Arbeit zuzusehen , bitte mach weiter so und lass uns an Deiner Arbeit teil haben die Du so grossartig machst Greetings from Austria...😉
@ItsLilRobs6 жыл бұрын
Hello Andrew, I'm always happy when you put new videos on KZbin. It is a pleasure to watch you at work, please keep up the good work and let us participate in your work that you are doing so well. Greetings from Austria
@AndrewCamarata6 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@haraldleonhardsberger82246 жыл бұрын
Robbie Showers ...vielen Dank für die Übersetzung , mein Englisch ist schon ein wenig eingerostet . Ich finde Andrew einfach toll ...wie so seine Arbeit macht und die tollen Videos , echt dr Hammer ...egal was er anfängt .
@cathiwim2 жыл бұрын
Guten Morgen, und welcommen!
@ycs14666 жыл бұрын
Those steel guide for steel track should be remove, it's only meant for steel type and will cut the rubber track when u hit something hard infront.
@AndrewCamarata6 жыл бұрын
Good advice, we actually had to trim it because it was hitting the track.
@melaniehefner10985 жыл бұрын
Yong Chee Siong i
@willielee82185 жыл бұрын
Andrew, the easiest way to slacken your track tensioner on metal tracks is to insert a metal pin between the track chain and the sprocket and track backwards
@Heeman53 жыл бұрын
They are lucky to have a friend like you.
@DELirious975 жыл бұрын
seeing you stall out that angle grinder reminds me of when I was a young nipper and didn't listen to my grandpa. he would always say if your stalling the grinder out it will bite you not the metal one day and he was right had a disc bite and blow up almost took my face out and scrapped the side of my leg up good. after that day I had a new found respect for the death wheel. just saying look out for yourself with them things
@dennisdunne5882 жыл бұрын
I just got the same thumb for my Kioti. Can't beat the price. Now we'll see how well I weld.
@krisley51785 жыл бұрын
Man I need a friend like you! Well done Sir.
@safffff10005 жыл бұрын
One hand washes the other.
@driversseat9801 Жыл бұрын
The old tracks would make a great fire ring.. 🔥
@josephking65153 жыл бұрын
Three to change the tracks but Andrew does his all by himself. 👍
@kctyphoon3 жыл бұрын
That was worth it just to not have to listen to those old tracks i bet.
@dfghrdtr6 жыл бұрын
Молодец! Хорошая работа!
@magnuscarlander24646 жыл бұрын
I think You should change the "sprockets" since you have new tracks. Otherwise you risk premature wear on the tracks. The teeths should be flat at the top.
@AndrewCamarata6 жыл бұрын
That's up to him, they seemed to mesh up pretty well when tracking.
@PCBoardRepair6 жыл бұрын
t looks like to me that Andrew and the boys know what they are doing
@janvandenbos70856 жыл бұрын
Yes you change the sprockets to, they are to pointy and worn, it can destroy your new tracks !!! letsdig18 Chris same job, he changed the sprockets to
@Mac10.5 жыл бұрын
Think u should go look at some pictures, the teeth are fine the way they are, u know the way they should be 🙈
@trickcyclists5 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrose1974 We have two eyes.. and two ears, but only one big mouth.. can you figure out why that is? .f
@1996RedBig6 жыл бұрын
Being a heavy equipment mechanic, those sprockets are toast, should have done the whole undercarriage and checked the life left on the front idler. Then the whole deal will last for many hard years.
@sparkzbarca5 жыл бұрын
If that's how he treated the tracks I think checking the undercarriage is probably going to find another thousand dollars worth of damage His view on equipment maint seems pretty clear. Do the greasing, oil change, lubrication, washing, the basic maintenances everyone should do. Then fix what breaks. He'll do some parts replacement when it like requires taking a part off to get to a broken one. But he's not the replace it before it breaks so it never breaks on you. I'm not saying that's right or wrong, both have merits. But it's pretty clear he comes down on the if it ain't broke don't fix it side of maint
@bobjoncas28146 жыл бұрын
..a guy never realizes how bad something is ,until you see it work after fixing it..
@DestroyertheRailwarrior5 жыл бұрын
Amen
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@PCBoardRepair6 жыл бұрын
great job as usual Andrew
@harkbelial4 ай бұрын
I love the old Komatsu decals
@tomm1020306 жыл бұрын
Muito bom seus videos ... continue assim tambem sou mecanico maq pessadas e geradores
@tutekohe13615 жыл бұрын
Those old tracks just need a pin and bush turn and they would be good!
@AndrewCamarata5 жыл бұрын
Tu te Kohe Wouldn’t that cost more than new tracks? Rubber tracks are the way to go on a machine that size
@AndrewCamarata5 жыл бұрын
Tu te Kohe Wouldn’t that cost more than new tracks? Rubber tracks are the way to go on a machine that size
@tutekohe13615 жыл бұрын
You're probably right Andrew, I was just making a small joke. Normally when pins and bushes are that bad, they are well beyond any possibility of repair!
@Anders_HeymSR306 жыл бұрын
Any reason for the change from metal to rubber tracks? Price, smoother?
@AndrewCamarata6 жыл бұрын
Smother, easier to get, cheaper, probably overall better on that size machine.
@timber7504 жыл бұрын
Legal to cross paved roads with rubber is main incentive here
@TheFranceSavy4 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewCamarata what about if you workin on rocky surfaces Which would you choose?
@AndrewCamarata4 жыл бұрын
BMW M3 S65B40 If you’re on a mini excavator I still say rubber is the way to go, if you’re working in a very sharp rock just take caution not to spin the tracks often when pushing material, if you’re on a larger machine definitely get metal tracks, if you find the metal tracks are getting destroyed prematurely you could try Steel
@TheFranceSavy4 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewCamarata thanks Am going to b usin a 5ton and it is sharp rocks so if i understand correctly steel is more expensive but better for my type of project
@bat__bat9 ай бұрын
I like the dirty TW200 sitting there. Very nice
@tonysantana14935 жыл бұрын
Sure hope you charged your buddy, or at-least a good friend would offer to pay you. He stands to make some good money with that excavator! Don't forget Andrew your talent is worth a lot!!! That looks like a nice machine!
@TairnKA6 жыл бұрын
Great work. I do get worried when there's pets around when welding is being done.
@flat6fever680 Жыл бұрын
Same, this really bothers me as I am a worry about everyone and everything kind of person. It's a heavy load to carry but the way I am and can't help it. Love Andrew and his videos.
@bebo55585 жыл бұрын
It looked like your dogs were watching you weld, I always put my dogs in the house for welding, away from arc flash, sparks and hot slab. I hope they don't start bumping into things!
@UTubeGlennAR5 жыл бұрын
>^. .^< What is the definition of a good friend...... A person that will replace your excavator's tracks in his shop for you.......
@MrBoiler096 жыл бұрын
You should try to use neversieze on all your nuts and bolts!! Love your vids!!!!!!!!!
@andrewstratton70956 жыл бұрын
MrBoiler09 ya in the northeast it's a must
@libertybelllandscaping17575 жыл бұрын
MrBoiler09 Amen to that !!!
@galehess66765 жыл бұрын
watch that crap can kill your liver wear gloves
@nadovidaich23646 жыл бұрын
Good job, neighbor!
@HH-qd9kv6 жыл бұрын
Good Job ! Nice ! 😉 from Germany 10 Pointsfor you !
@michaelovitch6 жыл бұрын
Only one bad roller ?
@AndrewCamarata6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the others were ok.
@MrBriangardiner5 жыл бұрын
That chick looks so happy there LOL
@jacquesbaltazard99076 жыл бұрын
Beau travail le gars , se n'est pas facile d'etre à son compte et toucher à tous afin de réduire les factures 👍👍👍🚛🚛🔨⛏️🚰📭🔧⛓️🔌📞👍👍👍🚛🚛🔨⛏️🚰📭🔧⛓️🔌📞
@michaelvanvleet9985 жыл бұрын
Nice job guys.
@MultiGeo19934 жыл бұрын
you should get a couple welding screens they are not very costly and will protect your dogs eyes as well as your friends eyes while you are welding.
@texasboy20055 жыл бұрын
You're a great friend to others Andrew!
@jorndreyer69544 жыл бұрын
Mega cooles video....klasse gemacht.
@AllanLaal4 жыл бұрын
@10:26 thats why I 💗 excavators. they can help fixing themselves