Big bad Cat D7F dozer with some major problems, can we overcome them? Part 1

[@btorkos5896]

Love this kid mason, quietly does whatever he is told to do. And even cracks a smile once in a whole.u got a good team player in the making

[@traceylukins480]

It's hard to find good young help this days, even interested in being mechanic, be patient with your young help especially with Mason..

[@thomasleonard1846]

They beat Mason with Harbor Freight tools!

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

There’s plenty of “Good young help”. Just don’t expect them to work for nothing.

[@paulprigge1209]

For sure! Generations to do will be saying remember when we worked For peanuts when we were young $25 an hour! Lol

[@greatergood3706]

Sausage Fingers watches out for Mason.

[@greatergood3706]

How do you find gloves to fit Sausage Fingers?

[@Old-bold-pilot]

Mason is being a good sport, give him a raise in pay 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jerryb1234]

That machine isn't as bad as I figured it was,👍, Mason seems to have taken to that type of work like a duck to water, great video guys, and thanks for sharing.

[@opendstudio7141]

Good job Mason. I like how respectful you are to your elders, even though the pick at you with shop talk. They are toughening you up so that you can approach any situation with a cool head.

[@Jeremy-de2of]

Kids now days r something else the crew of guys I work with every day laying asphalt had another new guy n they did the normal n picking harmless fun they painted his hard hat pink his dad called HR on em n the boy quit over it lol

[@thomasleonard1846]

@@Jeremy-de2of Wimp city! Dad should quit enabling him!

[@Jim-nt8lw]

Thanks for the great content team C&C! Appreciate you taking the time to do so much, I know it's hard work getting these videos out. Have a great weekend!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Our pleasure!

[@stephena2390]

Mason was even smiling when he didn’t know he was on camera by the mower. 😁

[@briangorter7150]

Hi Clint. I really like how you feature the young guys in your videos and how you let them take on responsibilities. Could you feature more of this as I like how you teach the young guys and the learning process. I also think a few videos on Mr. Kevin working with them on spray painting would be good too. Giving the next generation a good go makes for spreading out your skills and the success in those skills. You and Mr. Kevin are great experts at what you do, thank you for great content.

[@Eric-fv4jx]

I really like the empire you have built. It is the epitomy of a workplace many of us hoped for but never found. I got to despise some places I worked because they thought every shortcut they could take meant a better bottom line for themselves...including how they took care of the people that helped build their business.

[@liamterry5301]

She is a beaut!!!! And a recent rebuild that thing barely broke in!! Have a great weekend Mr. C & Mrs. C. Tell the team I said stay awesome!!! 😎

[@danjohnson8170]

Kevin is truly the star of this show. And Mason is one heck of a reliable and talented coworker.

[@scottlee1211]

Mason is like looking around saying to himself…I know this is a joke! 😂😂

[@wansy2596]

This was a good opportunity to use the (never used) Harbor Freight reciprocating saw on the stack!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Yep

[@terryrogers1025]

Always interesting to see what develops as you get into the CAT, looking forward to part 2, thanks for the tag long video.

[@godsdozer]

had my a shop I used here in Texas put in a new radiator core on my D6D many moons ago, they called and said they had bad news but would make it right. They poked a hole in my new core. hahaha I told them they could have it repaired and if it ever leaked it was on their dime. It was good for the next 12 years.

[@437thx1138]

You should think about teaching if you have a trade school or community college near you if you ever retire. It's what your videos are, teaching. Well done sir

[@timearp8185]

Great protecting the eyes but young ears will be impacted by the noise.. it's worth it when you're older- stick some thing in em!

[@wink9970]

Mason's pearly smile on the Kevin cam. Good sports there at C&C

[@ronpeacock9939]

when you pulled that radiator out and found that lovely stuff… my first thought was.. Well now we know where they get the paint for the dozer.. it looks the same color… Great job as always

[@user-vf6hr4lw6m]

Clint, what i see is you telling all your young employees what you want . Give some tips ? Then let them learn the hard way sometimes? But that's training them to be Self Thinkers ! When most people would micromanage them to death !! Not to say you won't step in when need be. Anyone with any sense, can see that's a lot of extra work and oversight by you !! Then you give credit to those young men when it's due !! WELL DONE CLINTON !! Can't say that enough !!

[@everestyeti]

Nearly spilt my coffee when you said, America hasn't got talent staring Kevin. 😂🤣 And isn't Mason doing really well, keeping up up and playing with big boys toys. 👍🤗

[@knucklehead68]

Kevin should try being a little more like Mason. I think everyone in the shop would like that. 😂

[@user-fz6vs4de9m]

the CAT D7 reminded me of a machine we had in our Army Engineer Unit stationed on the DMZ in Vietnam. It was amazing how had to do what you do only we were VERY basic. Brought back a lot of memories. You guys do good work.

[@garymessina1609]

And another older cat dozer that gets new life great video thanks Clint and the guys

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

I'll bet that 23 yr old rubber is better than 2023 rubber hose

[@angrybill]

I get more laughs offa this channel than any of my other 171channels. You guys tear reality up for every iota of humor to be found. Thanks!

[@stevengullison410]

Good evening guys, you guys are very lucky to have them young boys working, I am very serious. Steve from Nb Canada

[@cullenmiller8170]

I remember doing a D8 radiator years ago and after I took the core out and set it on a pallet outside the bay someone stole it. We suspected the guys that would swing through the yard picking up old pallets, but had no prove. 🤬🤬

[@mattzembower2042]

Good to see you all working together and enjoying getting a dozer back in service !

[@lastguy8613]

Haha i was watching the fan thinking it would be a really bad day if it hit the forklift mast

[@deanross4090]

I really like to see how things are built and how to fix them. You all are talented.

[@alscompleteoutdoor9091]

You guys are the best heavy equipment repair channel around.probaly the best heavy equipment mechanics around as well...really appreciate your channel

[@seanpierce7673]

Lol! You guys, what a way to spend the day! Watching you guys!😂 ❤ Yeah keep up thegood work, and all the shenanigans 😂😂😂😂😂

[@KC-nd7nt]

I admire your family and how you've raised your boys . You've done an excellent job dad .

[@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd]

Brilliant guys Especially Mason staring at the the WH, hoping if he stares long enough the situation might get better. That's another young guy on your team that I have genuine respect for 👍

[@CorvetteBill364]

Great Video, I really like watching work on Caterpillar D 7 and D 8s these old boys are dear to my heart ❤️. They helped build so much cities and American roads and highways.

[@traceylukins480]

Love your channel 😍 keep up the good work 👍

[@lchebuhar9212]

People don’t realize that everything on a machine like that is HEAVY! 💪👍🏼

[@user-bi5zl1uy6z]

That train , out behind your place, might be saluting you and yours

[@erikcourtney1834]

Chris said to hurry up with his dozer 🤣

[@BarryKelly23]

This was several weeks ago, the big lad is painted and all. likely en route.

[@snappingbear]

​@@BarryKelly23I really hope so. After his Hyundai 330 purchase he seems to have learned bigger IS better especially for land clearing projects that he's always involved in.

[@erikcourtney1834]

@@BarryKelly23yes but still gotta get it finished and to Chris. I was speaking about overall and not just in repairs. It may have been delivered today but it hasn’t been posted on the inner webs yet 😉

[@heatherlane9270]

It's a beautiful 'old' dozer. Mason works hard on these jobs and seems to enjoy every moment of his learning. One thing for sure the new owner can be sure it will be working just fine - C&C Equipment worked on it.

[@daveinmn2728]

That Wheel Horse is a clean ol' gal. That was a find. In my cheap youth I had a 1968 Charger 12 I repowered with an Onan 20 horse. I still miss that tractor,

[@kasnitch]

Enjoyed the diagnosis and repairs this older iron . Hoping Chris is going to be the new owner and yellow won't be the paint colour . Any chance of making Mason a lawn mower with an LS in it ? You have a good thing going there and looks to be enjoyable to be at work .

[@jamescole1786]

10/14/23..Cat D7 F fix up..what a big dog this is! Always learning while coffee sipping & watching team C&C utilize yur fantastic shop to disassemble & methodically examine all key components that your experience leads we viewers to see (great camera/lighting) & hear your comments (often humorous) which explain how each component relates to proper function/factory specs & overall user satisfaction. You casually mention 'getting' new parts & rarely mention the ($ astronomical) costs required for repair not counting shop time or labor..which is understandably appropriate. Yup, much appreciate your time taken to position cameras/lights & minimize all the 'air hammer & steel-on-steel 🔔 ring' going on with other repairs. Most all of your videos have this 'other shop noise' eliminated...Great attention to production details! Also glad to see you psi wash these machines before in-shop work begins. We can actually see just how compact (almost impossible) it is to get any kind of wrench 🛠 into that 'Octapus Convention'🐙🕸🌪🔀 'bird nest' of hydraulic hoses....but you & your team get-it-done! Stay safe & carry on!...looking forward to part 2 of this retrofit, 🎨 paint (yellow?) & test drive around your building!👍😊

[@larryehrlich57]

Is KZbin national television???

[@user-vf6hr4lw6m]

I would love to hear how Mason became your employee !!?? I've gained a lot of respect for that young man !! Absolutely Love to watch as he absorbs yours and Kevin's teachings ! Mainly because it seems So Rare with today's kids ? Same goes for your boys

[@wilgerdes3240]

...friend of Tucker & Hunter...just another good ol' farnboy!

[@t1259sw]

No screwdrivers were damaged in the making of this video, nice wedges Kevin.

[@stevetemby4982]

Love these videos on the old Cats, makes me wish I was still on the tools 👍

[@michaelburns566]

I’m sure Chris will enjoy his new machine and the reliability it comes with coming from C&C Equipment!!!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Who said it’s gonna be his

[@thomasleonard1846]

@@C_CEQUIPMENTnot me! I don’t think it will ever work again!

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Shhhh. It is a secret.

[@SLCFarms]

Gonna be nice being able to see big deals dozer come together before he came out.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Stay tuned

[@mrbakerskatz]

Wow an early 70s Wheel Horse . Awesome !

[@lionbill]

Great Job Guys! I really enjoyed watching the two videos of the Big D8K Dozer overhaul. The entire crew got in on this one I think. The excellent paint job sure makes her brand spankin' new. Thanx a lot for some great entertainment.

[@Freedbird]

I was surprised Mrs C was allowed to park on the concrete apron. You guys are a blast to watch, even though I don't know diddley about bulldozers. I do know Ford trucks up to 95 and hearing that diesel Bronco was weird. Supervisor Randy, is bringing Mason aling nicely ! Great video all !

[@philstreeter9703]

Great video. I laughed the whole way. Have a great weekend!

[@mischef18]

Mower needs a winch I recon bro mason will appreciate it. Great video guys and look forward to the next on this D7F. Safe travels. Ken.

[@scottfortune9016]

I can't believe you're doubting yourself in your post Clint. Of course you can overcome the many problems of the D7F dozer. It's what you do!!

[@gwbuilder5779]

Better be careful there Clint, you are going to have a taller Kevin on your hands pretty soon.😂😂😂

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

🤦‍♂️

[@gwbuilder5779]

@@C_CEQUIPMENT It's your own doing.😂🤣

[@johncone9516]

Great old machine, operated one in 96 when i was in the British Army. I did an exchange with the ANG Red Horse at Eglin AFB Florida.

[@thomasgoins5005]

I cant wait to get a dozer

[@larryehrlich57]

Safety is rearly first...through out life.

[@kymw7833]

Thanks Clinton as always so funny you all get on so well makes for great entertainment ,and I feel I could pull a dozer apart now after watching you all Cheers Kym Adelaide

[@glennbrown1961]

Nothing wrong with that mower. I would have it in a heartbeat. Better than the modern crap! Briggs and stratton with their dodgy decompression mechanism etc. Crap plastic everywhere! I think the train drivers must watch the channel! Thats a nice big lump of iron you have in the shop. G'day from Tasmania 😊

[@rhondasweeney7271]

The next video on this dozer is gonna be awesome i'm sure! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@Justusrabbits]

Yall have a great weekend!

[@davidfarley1175]

Another awesome video, keep them coming I like watching you guys on the old equipment

[@1vester1]

Nice job !! Should have showed installing the seals on the assembly Thats the fun part and getting the rod back in the cylinder housing. I redone all mine on me little d3c good project. You do nice work.!!

[@Lracer61]

Doing a good job Mason! Don’t let these fellers wear ya down to much. Before ya know it you’ll be in there shoes doing the same thing. Great video!

[@richardphelan8414]

Shades of the old days for me ,repacking cylinders and taking a bath in Hydraulic oil yup fun stuff

[@bryandixon2493]

You can even hear that train at two and three and four o'clock in the morning

[@edrouse9578]

Mason. Just remember it's the quiet ones you have to worry about. Good work.

[@UncleManuel]

There's nothing quite like old rusty metal from the military.... 😁😜

[@Bill-cg6oh]

Love the video, where is the hobo freight Sawzall and grinder lol.

[@jayjay_yah]

He is one fine operator as well

[@davidfarrish9000]

It would be great to see a video on preparing a unit for paint and the painting process.

[@brh4115]

We have a major cat problem because my daughter chose to start feeding strays. Now they camp out in the yard and wait for their next free meal - oh wait this does not really compare to your cat problems…

[@fritzie1968]

Not sure if you have a new camera or new microphone or both, but man that rumble on the dozer was impressive today! Love that rumble!!

[@user-st6dg5ue9l]

love watchiing yall

[@paullangjahr4071]

Should we be shocked at all that Kevin is such a great singer, or is it just kids movie tunes he knows so well😂😂

[@marctrossbach6560]

Great team, work environment, and looks like you have fun, or make fun out of it. Don't worry about the super glue on my tool box, I'm sure it will ship with more dings by the time it goes

[@artsmith1611]

Fun to watch you guys!

[@localcrew]

My homeboy Larry has a former USN D7F and the tilt cylinder is on the right. We need to unstick the controls on it too.

[@latisimusd]

Thanks for a great Friday the 13th video. Fun & funny!

[@wvrockcrusher]

You guys get stuff done but have a lot of fun while doing it! That's a big part of what makes people want to go to work in the morning! You're a good dude Clinton and you have a great thing going there as well as some good employees...except for Kevin. Sometimes I can't help but think he's not quite all there, so I would watch him with your good eye. 🤔🤣

[@pauldillinger2286]

Yall make those jobs look so easy. Great work guys.

[@mikeembrey9176]

Nice machine y'all have a great weekend 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@dicksales9664]

Laughed when Clint gave the one finger salute.

[@tommyk1073]

You guys need to patent the double sprayer..twice the blast, half the price!! 🇺🇸👊🏻

[@larsdaun1518]

cant wait for the next part😀

[@geebsterswats]

I noticed that you installed the piston upside-down on the lift cylinder. I’m sure someone’s already commented on it. Great video though. I just found your channel not long ago and am working through your back catalogue of videos. It’s going to take a while lol

[@harveylong5878]

the look on Mason's face when you said cant get this one stuck. challenge accepted. that radiator was nasty not just what was trying to pass as coolant, the getting monster out. cylinders seem to have vendetta against you Clinton, always trying to drown you in nasty hydro oil

[@eamonmcdonnell8275]

Although you are very well rigged up. I always liked to use a small "Come-A-Long" on one side those kind of two point lifts to give a better feel! Best wishes Clint & crew!

[@maxobara1496]

Take it easy with the Mason name, use Bud sometimes, unless he hasn’t graduated up to Kevin’s level yet🤔 Nice work guys, lots of steel there!! Happy Friday!!👍🇺🇸

[@brock50pullingvideos]

Mason sure gets beat up by you guys in these video's, but he seems to like it. Always smiling 😀

[@richardwaite4795]

You have a great shop but you need an overhead crane on which would help a lot.

[@busterbailey370]

Love to watch u all work great video keep them coming please

[@hardcoregames9029]

MIght be an idea to paint the old dozer to make it less prone to rust

[@wendyandjodymaillet7503]

Clint, this was a fantastic video! Mason, you are doing a great job sir! I’m looking forward to watching part 2. Y’all take care and I’ll see ya down the road…

[@michaelmullins1290]

Poor Mason. I remember being young, and taking alot of crap. It sure made me strong. Dozer color is between Volvo yellow and Hyundai color. Bright yellow i think i saw.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Beautiful work. Surely you gents have used.KROIL before. It is the best deep creep. :). Great video. My husband retired from Yancey Brothers Cat in Georgia after 42 years as a mech.

[@petereriksson1390]

Youst like to say Thank you fore all work you Sir put in your C&C Equipment KZbin channel! I have a very good time this summer to watch your channel, Sir! So take care and have a realy good summer to all of you! CEO Peter Eriksson, Falun Maskin Service, Dalarna Sweden, Europe! 😅😊😊