Blown up Bobcat Skid Steer gets new old engine. AGAIN

[@k1ckyscotland988]

The first video you haven't said "Fire in the hole". And the hole actually was on fire.

[@grantmorden2405]

i thot the same thing . lol

[@rickyleblanc3945]

It was in the video thumbnail though, haha.

[@DarrenVaughan-j6j]

Hi D. Great job on mounting the motor. It’s perfectly in line. Not sure how you pulled that off but wow!!! Awesome job! Eagerly awaiting next Sunday (as usual). Thanks again for all of your hard work trying to do the build and video at the same time. You are always mindful of what we can se and really do a great job!! Hope you have an awesome week!! Darren

[@hogindas9326]

Couldn't agree more! The effort and care put into these videos WELL exceed many other channels on this platform. Thanks Mustie for the fantastic content as always and the great humour provided in your content. You really know how to make every viewer feel like they and in the garage wrenching with you. No other channel gives me the same feel. Great work as always Daren!

[@donaldryland8345]

Needs to raise the safety bar in the machine

[@wildbill23c]

I was thinking that as well...although I don't know much about heavy machines, but I'd think if that safety bar was up it would essentially put it in neutral, and/or shut down the engine if the safeties were hooked up, which they aren't. I've only moved a Bobcat Skidsteer a couple times at work, so I'm not very familiar with them at all, learning, but I don't get enough hands on time right now to be anywhere near proficient at using one LOL.

[@kr2sell528]

Safety bar should stop the arm and bucket. On that vintage I'm not sure if it applies the brake too or not. In newer ones it applies the brake but can get some movement of tires(1/6 of a turn?) If you need to adjust, there should be some that can be done from inside the cab (adjust lever position), but likely will need to get to pump linkage and to do that LIFT THE CAB. You might not like the initial process, but will appreciate the access better. Make sure you use the OEM lift arm stop if you raise the lift arms to work on it.

[@ronaldheit196]

It won't start unless the bar is down. He just needs to adjust the travel setting on the controls.

[@nastyn8te328]

It should stop creeping forward raising the bar. I'm sure it will still start with his jumper button but I can't remember if the bar being up keeps it from turning over the engine with the factory ignition switch. Probably not because you can push the bar up to hop out of the machine with the engine still running.

[@nastyn8te328]

Lifting his cab off should be easy if he parks under his car lift he can strap the cab to the lift and lift it right up after loosening all the bolts but it isn't fun when you have to use man power to lift the cage

[@rmck6830]

Your sense of humour is that of a 15 year old and it makes me laugh every time and I'm 58 years old. Don't ever change buddy. Great videos.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Nah he's the more mature person there, telling you to quit it with the sexual jokes. Maybe he's the more mature 15 year old of the bunch?

[@Frank-Thoresen]

I love his humor and how he interacts with us personally. Never seen it elsewhere. He makes us think about the technical challenges he gets and it's fun.

[@Daddyrabbit_2]

I'm also 58 y.o. and he reminds me of my late brother , who was 15 yrs. older than me. He never could pass up a chance at the sexual innuendos . No way I could have taken him to a game of corn hole! He would have everybody laughing or repulsed 😅

[@johnnymack8442]

This motor is mounted way cleaner then the other one.

[@JohnBarra-mf6vd]

You have to adjust the neutral position on the handles by lifting the cab , lifting the wheels off the ground,starting the machine and loosening the adjustment to the steering pump and finding neutral then tighten them up. I’ve done it a million times.

[@Gruss1973]

All the Machinist's screaming TURN THE JAWS AROUND

[@MattBrownbill]

I write software and was saying that 😂

[@aussiebloke609]

A few of us non-machinists were screaming the same thing. LOL

[@cf6282]

Yep…the same here…come on Darren….turn the JAWS! (Or was he thinking…I need a bigger lathe?).

[@billhaneline7498]

I’m a machinist and I want to yell turn the jaws around! At least I told my wife that I’m watching a guy trying to figure out something and all he has to do is turn the jaws around!

[@MrGrimCarnage]

My wife was asking me why I was yelling at the screen! 😀 When he figures out all he had to do was flip the jaws and clamp on the machined OD of the smaller part, he's gonna kick himself! LOL Oh well, good learning experience, and he'll know better for the next time. And Darren, those were transfer punches, not "centers". ;-)

[@captnmike597]

What a blessing that that 13hp Kubota turned out to be a dud. Moved the project to where you will not have an underpowered machine. This installation was just brilliant!

[@amydave2744]

The way that front engine mount worked out is like it was meant to be!Great job! 👍🏻

[@xo6910]

Impressive display of “can doism”. Just awesome!

[@robertbiggs4934]

Excellent fabrication on making the engine fit correctly. Also, thanks for such great camera positioning to allow us to see what you are seeing. Really enjoying this project. Thanks for bringing us along! 😊

[@JeffRandall-kv4oc]

With the back mount vertical risers being welded, will there be enough clearance to raise the engine over to remove the engine? Maybe a flat bar vertical riser w a foot pad to enable bolting to base instead of welding?

[@alanpettibone]

A very good morning, from Western Montana USA. I’ve been watching this channel for quite some time now. It never ceases to amaze me how you can take a subject that I would ordinarily never care about and you get me to watch several multi-hour videos about it. Not only do I watch it, but I am completely enthralled. Nice job!😂

[@mariosaccoccio1688]

OMG, that was a LOL moment, picturing the Bobcat, moving on its own in the shop! Safety 3rd!😂😂😂

[@nickstamp8065]

it was so good to see the tractor moving after 30 years, I was shouting Rustie Rusty its rolling

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

I would have to say one of my favorite parts of your videos is when you go "shopping" looking through all of the pieces and parts you have collected over the years. It is such a logical way to save money as well as re-use items that would otherwise end up in a landfill.

[@toddabbott781]

The clamps on the chuck in the lathe are made to be reversed to work with larger disks.

[@DD-DD-DD]

He really needs to up his machine tool game, would open up so many possibilities for what he does

[@davidlewis4179]

I'm sitting here screaming the same thing!

[@aarontaylor2278]

I'm screaming it too

[@malcolmtill]

You can't turn the jaws around on a 3 jaw you have to fit the external jaws.

[@rdh6932]

@@malcolmtill You don't know what you are talking about. Those jaws unbolt and can be flipped around.

[@LAP1050]

Darren, the alignment and mounting points for the engine worked out perfectly. Of course we would have expected it, you’ve spoiled us through the years. Your skills and workmanship are incredible👏. Can’t wait to see the BobCat 🚜 rollout out under its own power out back in the Mustie proving grounds.

[@shin-pad1052]

Thanks for my afternoon viewing, from Shaun in Norwich uk..

[@paulcooper9135]

Awesome progress! Huge leap forward! You almost had a Watch Wes Work moment when it jumped ahead! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@welshy8216]

Good Afternoon from North Wales UK. Been Looking forward to this video all week

[@Green-Drake]

Hello. I used to live in North Wales Pennsylvania!

[@welshy8216]

Well i never knew there was a place in America called north wales. But am in Wrexham North Wales in Wales United Kingdom.@@Green-Drake

[@roblawrence8622]

I learnt a few valuable lessons during my early milling days long swarf coming off pillar drill, caught my woolen jumper sleeve, pulled me in, so I never have my sleeve down doing anything, the 2nd lesson was never work alone, I was lucky my mate was there, stay safe mustie, love the channel

[@tin2001]

Yep. I don't like using anything more powerful than a drill when no one else is around.

[@StevenEverett7]

This is a really fun one for me Mustie! Thank you. I'm enjoying the build.

[@jimgoodwin6440]

Since this engine is completely protected, this is a good application for a valved oil drain. You should look into a drain valve that screws in place of the drain plug.

[@Poorehouse]

Good idea. Better than cutting a new hole! Almost enough room under that engine for a modest drain pan too!

[@Paul-FrancisB]

hi everyone watching from Lincolnshire UK 🇬🇧

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Hello from Hanover, Located in Beautiful South Central Pennsylvania along the East Coast United States of America 🇺🇸. God Bless & Great to Meet You My Friend

[@donnadoriand7324]

Hello from the San Luis Valley in the Rocky Mountains Colorado.

[@k1ckyscotland988]

Hello from Airdrie. Central Scotland. Not the Canadian one,we were here first.

[@AstroJoeVino]

Hello from Houston Texas!

[@bigbirdexplores1919]

Hello from cali

[@larryd.214]

Thanks for starting off Sunday morning in a good way Mustie!

[@DoNotWantSpam]

I was wondering how many other people were shouting at the monitor 'turn the jaws around', until I saw the other comments :o)

[@malcolmtill]

You can't turn the jaws around on a 3 jaw you have to fit the external jaws.

[@MakinSumthinFromNuthin]

@@malcolmtill you can if they are two-piece jaws....like I have

[@bobuilt10]

​@malcolmtill Darrens jaws are two pieces like mine and can be turned around.

[@MakinSumthinFromNuthin]

@@bobuilt10 from the shot angle I couldnt tell if they were or not

[@bobstacey9311]

Just what I was thinking

[@grumpygus9942]

I really enjoy you “talking out” your thought process on the fabrication. Great job.

[@krunkymonkey1]

Last year I went through the fun process of rebuilding an engine of a 743 and reinstalling it. It's pretty much the same machine as yours but diesel instead of gas. Here are a few things I found out the hard way. First the u joint assembly is expensive. $400 to $600. and the alignment between the input shaft and engine has to be within 1/4" or else the u joint will explode underload. it happened to me. I think I remember you pulling out an exploded bearing cap when you were cleaning out the engine bay. Second, the way the pump is mounted to the machine when the bushings get worn, the input shaft starts sagging down. there are shims on the back mounts to get them back in line with the engine. It was nearly impossible to get everything in line with the factory engine. I wouldn't want to even try doing an engine swap. Great job and i enjoy watching your videos.

[@peglegtoo]

If the alignment is that critical it might be worth looking into adding boat style adjustable motor mounts. all I/O and inboard boats require critical height and left right adjustments, those parts are readily available.

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Mustie, your adaptive skills are impressive! That is an extremely clean and sketch free engine swap! Congrats!

[@AZVIDS]

Just cannot believe how fast you got that motor mounted and running. Much better mount than they had before too👍

[@jeffkulessa9398]

I always enjoy your videos. We grew up in the same generation. I think we were both born in 1964. Anyway when I saw you struggling with how to centre out the pulley I was surprised that you didn’t know that the jaws on the lathe chuck unbolt and flip around for large diameter pieces.

[@tinkersdug1969]

Come on now...... how many times have you done things the hard way and then and only then you remember that your machine does things other than what you are used to it doing 😊😊😊

[@davidcoates4852]

Watching from Edinburgh Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🔧👍

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Hello from Hanover, Located in Beautiful South Central Pennsylvania along the East Coast United States of America 🇺🇸. God Bless & Great to Meet You My Friend

[@tommyk1073]

I’m a bobcat mechanic and this has been interesting too watch. To help you..most likely your neutral stops are out of adjustment or the roller cams could be worn..either way it’s an easy repair. Second on those older machines the engines were linked to pump via a splined coupler..with no play. Any vibration was taken by the 4 rubber engine mounts. The splined coupler also has grease zerks to keep the splines lubricated. Be careful with that u-joint setup. Diesels have more torque and because this engine has more horsepower that’s a good failure point. Take care. Great video.

[@JeremyKonzJames]

Funny thing, my grandfather had that exact same drill index. It is now mine. I've replaced the bits in it several times over the years but it's so nice and very well made.

[@robertheinkel6225]

I have the same setup, but I bought mine about 60 years ago.

[@dale5898]

When it’s done,they to find some of those tank treads that fit over the tires. Check Diesel creek. Those thing are fantastic. Turns it into an all terrain skid steer on a budget! Thanks for your hard work! You are a must watch channel. Ten thousand thumbs up!!!!!

[@16480287]

Beautiful job of Yankee engineering ! looking forward to the completion !

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

Frankenstein machines. Either loved or hated: there is no in-between.

[@mikespain8655]

When he sells this it will be at a discounted price because of modifications and will have to find the right buyer.

[@martin-vv9lf]

@@mikespain8655 a running frankenstein always brings more than a parts/repair machine

[@whitedartonpt]

That looks alot like our 742 at work that had a bad creeping problem. Once you tilt the cab you will see how the linkage works. There wasnt any adjustment that I could see, but there are small pieces of round stock that push on the linkage that had developed significant flat spots that was keeping it from centering itself properly. I removed the round stock piece(s) and welded material back to it and ground it round again. Worked like a charm.

[@rodmacisaac5963]

Thanks Darren 👍😎 I have a 753 and the radiator mounts above the motor next to the oil cooler!

[@davidwildridge8080]

I imagine it runs much cooler. If he mounts the rad anywhere else I would think there wouldn’t be enough airflow to effectively cool it.

[@beaker2000]

You could have C-Clamped the plates together then taken them out of the lathe to center mark. It is SOOOO easy when you are watching someone else work. Lol.

[@timkalal6983]

The punches are called transfer punches.The end of a drill bit is called the chisel point.If you try drill a big hole without a pilot hole. It will make an out of round hole..

[@karlkovach8647]

Way to go Darren!!! As always, it's all or nuthin'. I personally am an automotive mechanical misfit but, it always amazes me to watch a genius at work. Love it.

[@MrPhotodoc]

All joking aside Mustie has some serious mechanical and fabricating skills.

[@wildbill23c]

If I recall that's what he does for a living actually. Maybe at some point he can possibly hint at his day job again for us LOL.

[@lustfulvengance]

I've been watching him for a long time, I remember a while back he made this sweet mobile welding/fabrication trailer that he said he was using for work. I believe he does KZbin full time now but when he was working he didn't want to mention where he was working cuz he's kind of shy and didn't want a bunch of fans showing up.

[@tolbaszy8067]

Great video! Putting the radiator on the door sounds like a worthwhile modification. It will allow you better engine access. Keep the fire extinguisher closer to the project! Thanks for sharing!

[@shanewhope]

I am really enjoying watching this project. I super happy you decided to keep moving forward with it.

[@cliffpalermo]

I have a groundmaster, the pto drive shaft is supported by proprietary falnges and beaeing mounts, the carcass could be useful for someone that wants to keep theirs mowing. Excellent for large lawns

[@jayh1947]

That forklift just keeps giving and giving. Great idea you had........Jay

[@danpags7023]

I'm really glad you kept on the project. I enjoy this type of work better than the rest. Fab work is so interesting. I could watch it all day. Thanks Mustie!

[@ericsexton6799]

I really enjoy your show , your laughter is key to enjoying this , I was a fabricator in a previous life , lathe , milling machine ,mig , tig and stick , good job on the install !

[@campingstoveman]

I watch a lot of youtube and you are a natural, you talk to us as if we are individually in the garage with you, you seem to value our opinions, its as if you can here us all.

[@michaelfrancis7072]

Watching from Essex, England, UK.

[@seansysig]

The rear motor mounts need bracing to take the lateral forces created by the rubber mounts.

[@davidhuffine5084]

Got it running .That was a sucessful motor change . Mustie , you are a good fixer .

[@jrp1531]

Man, I wish I had your skills and tools!! I've learned so much from your videos. Thank you for all your hard work and explaining everything along the way!

[@Pedroisanickname]

Love the big projects. This is classic Mustie1.❤

[@xabierqataquapit7202]

Beautiful work ... this is like visiting my old neighbour mechanic who used to work on old projects that no one ever thought could work and he would figure out how to make something run. Amazing and I love watching you work ... keep at it, stay safe and I'll keep watching. Thanks again!

[@markbrown6236]

Nice job installing that motor solo. Motor mounts turned out good. Ingenious way to couple different motor to existing pump. But in the end, just normal Musti1 stuff.

[@rvenden]

Your creativity and ingenuity are both amazing. Love your videos!

[@JonKinney-wg9qf]

Your ability to adapt and think through every issue standing in your way of completion is just amazing. You entertain me and you teach me so much. Thank you for the lessons learned.

[@geoffmolyneux9173]

The mechanic i worked also said to me , that u-joint should at least have 2 or 3 degrees of alignment. That way the grease gets to move through the u-joint.

[@donaldhalls2189]

Doing a brilliant job, looks like it's guna be a great runner, looking forward to seeing it all done, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@CapnBubbaa]

Great to see, fabrication of a re-power of a still workable piece of machinery to make it live again...

[@ToolinAround]

I'm ready to see it in action, got some good projects this month. I was happy to see the truck get its patches. Excited to see that go down the road in the future. Git r done Mustie1!!

[@SteveWashburn-qp7dv]

Nice job ! That creep is kinda normal on the ground it may not move there is a way to center the pumps to try and get that creep out of it under cab lots of times the linkagages wear and it’s difficult to get it all out of it . But I’m sure you of all people will .

[@1pcfred]

I've tried to drill some pretty precise holes. Center punching is a nice start. But going right to a twist drill bit on a punch mark is a no no. First you use a pointed spud to line up the punch mark. Then you clamp the work down when it is lined up. Now you use a center bit to spot. Then you use a twist drill. Do all of that and if you're very lucky you might be within a few thousandths of where you want the hole.

[@YukonHawk1]

Musti is so methodical in the work he does. More power to you man.

[@turbochardged]

Old trick i learned from my father, hold the bolt threads against the new bolt threads. if they are identical, they will interlock perfectly.

[@Jesselovespinball]

Good morning from Western Massachusetts!!

[@gerry-p9x]

Metro. NYC here in a Burger King. Having. Breakfast!!!!!!

[@dannyjamison8337]

@jesselovespinball. Ahh, western MA, some of my favorite fishing spots. Saw a timber rattlesnake last time I was in Russell & Westfield.

[@theodoreharper4565]

Sir you are a real Master Jack of all Trades. Like some of the other viewer said, lift the seat safety bar for neutral, make sure the seat operator butt pressure switch wires haven't been jumped by some WISE GUY, and lube all the mechanical lever joints. Also the hydualic oil cooler needs an electric fan (some had hydraulic ones) blowing up out of the engine compartment. If you can get the engine radiator to swing with the door, you will love working on your toy then. You have always impress your viewer, thanks for the excellent videos.

[@my95xj55]

Thank you Mustie, been watching you since 2015 and I'm sure glad your still making videos! I love the knowledge you share. P.s. I miss the custom bicycle content. Thanks from Arizona

[@waffalobill]

Place I worked at has one. Wish I still worked there I take pictures. Only used to move snow so it looks like new. I was going thru the file cabinet looking for the manual to,order parts for our dough mixer and found the original sales receipt. They paid a little over $10k dielivered for it. It had the original tires on it for 25+ years. Lol. It also like to creep at idle a little. Ther was a parking brake in the middle by your feet, kick it in it held it.

[@irishplayerkc]

A neat and tidy workshop is a sure sign of someone who gets very little accomplished; but he cleans up well

[@chrisscott1547]

"Centers." They look like transfer punches to me ...

[@MelodySmith-y3i]

I really enjoy your longtime mentoring.

[@fester73666]

Excellent video Mustie, very enjoyable watching you working on your bobcat skid steer 👍👍

[@letsdoit7630]

Like these videos. With regards to the radiator, I would move it back to the top, out of the engine bay and cool using electric fan. It would give you some room in the engine bay to service and keep clean.

[@stripersniper1531]

The Bob cat running through your garage wall would have made the KZbin highlights reel 😂

[@simonscott1121]

I remember back in the day Mustie, we'd call them "allen keys" if they were metric or SAE, but if they were for a Japanese motorbike (where there was no standard and they were effectively a SST) we'd call them "Aaron keys" :D

[@markallen200]

An “A” A-Ron key! Lol

[@simonscott1121]

@@markallen200 YOU DONT WANNA MESS WITH ME A-A RON!!!

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

That actually went a lot easier than I was thinking last week. Nice job, that should have plenty of power to operate that machine, how nice it is to have a little skid steer on the land.. those things are SO nice!!

[@billtodd6509]

You will need wheelie bars on that with all the new torque, right. On another thoughr, you need to build a big pole barn structure to display all your present and past projects. Thanks, Bill

[@williamskk1]

Amazing job. Lot of fun watching and listening to you.

[@henrythe83rd18]

These are exactly the type of videos that I love about your channel. Excellent work!

[@captnsquid8151]

Thank you Pete. , Always a slice to go thru a major rework and having your excellent way of explaining and watching all fall into place and why,

[@hotrod1984s10]

Awesome! Very entertaining!! Thanks for taking us along for the instal.

[@eddiekilby]

That Engine sounds like a keeper

[@tx5brent]

I can't believe how well that went together, nice work! All of these things start creeping forward once there a bit of wear and tear on those control valves, easy fix with some adjustment, you'll figure it out no worries. Getting those valves setup correctly so it doesn't creep makes the machine much nicer to operate in my opinion

[@jamesstewart5371]

Dr. Mustie is in the theater! Hole punch please nurse ratchet. Yes Mustie, but your in the wrong hole again.

[@philipbottrill8450]

🤣

[@Daddyrabbit_2]

😅, just stop it james😅

[@leonardfletcher9890]

"There's a joke there somewhere."

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

You know it would have been a little more work but you could have used a tape measure and measured shaft centerline to the floor of the machine and built a crib for the motor, slid the motor in and the height would have been close. Left the coupling out and used a dial indicator to check face to face/ angular alignment. Then checked the OD alignment and got a perfect alignment. That is somewhat a critical connection even with the U joints!

[@sville1983]

Morning coffee & Mustie from Denver. Wife always asks “ what’s that guy working on now??”

[@died4us590]

That was a heck of a lot better install than the previous installation, you do thing's the right way, and clean. This thing might turn out to be a good machine. G-d bless.

[@taurota1554]

outstanding and awesome.thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@bobbyk6585]

As always, your persistence is superhuman.

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Thanks for the shop time Mustie1! Great progress!

[@WhippJunior]

Mean Mr. Mustie your best work yet. Looks factory. That last cobbler made a frickin' mess. Good job brother.

[@patprop74]

11:50 using the lathe was the right choice, only I would have mounted the joint place, making sure it is true then measuring its total diameter, and that of the mating plate, and then the distance from the mounting plate edge to the center of a bolt, adding the difference of the mounting plate size, use the lathe to make a bolt center line while it was spinning, then, just transferring the mating plate bolt pattern by using the circle mark as a reference... If that makes sense haha, it's so clear in my own mind hahaha

[@Kim-the-Dane-1952]

Never thought of a forklift as a precision tool😅 Pretty cool

[@davidflamee]

Compulsive viewing as always. Excellent.

[@johnh8268]

This has turned into the poor man's Cutting Edge Engineering channel.🤣

[@TheKetamanme]

I have been watching your videos from the beginning, never let me down.GREAT JOB!!

[@michaelholmes4808]

"Starts up and shoots across the garage..." would end up as "Mustie Runs" instead of Mustie1! Love what you do D! Learn something every time.

[@Robert-ni6ut]

When you start a project you finish it that's what I like about this channel and everything you can learn along the ride to 😊👍