Building a Cat D2 in One Day! Caterpillar D2

[@jacobcross5470]

Squatch, we've met in the past I believe when I was a kid through some sort of ACMOC meet up or something. Maybe even the 2008 best show on tracks. I'm George "Willie" dulinskys grandson Jacob! I have acquired his collection of antique cats and need resources like you to help revive a few of them! Let me know how we can link up properly!

[@tmscheum]

The clutch disc teeth into the flywheel shot was amazing! Bravo Squatch!

[@acewrench]

Holy cow! I knew this day would come, but did not expect it to be so soon. It is all coming in to focus. A lot of very determined work went into making that assembly go so smoothly.

[@johndavies2396]

Hfe makes it look East just perfect preperation

[@toowey22]

Right ! It’s like when your kids grew up so fast and left for college. Not ready for it to end. What are we going to do now?!

[@briancook4065]

I'm lost for words just shows how all that precision building paid off well done Toby looking forward as always for more

[@dougkubash8673]

Assembling the D2 after everything is rebuilt, cleaned up , etc. is the reward for all your hard work!! As much as I enjoyed hearing the pony and diesel fire up for the first time this video was even more enjoyable. The next will be when it moves under its own power!! Damn its looking GOOD!!

[@raincoast9010]

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[@Pamudder]

I don't think anyone could have said it better. Almost time to pass out the cigars!

[@bigears4014]

The engineering on these old machines is top notch

[@richardw.foxhall3392]

I find that back turning a threaded piece allows you to feel the starting points of both threads to meet and "fall back" from each other. This allows the threads to start into each other cleanly. As a avid viewer of this series, it is most enjoyable to watch the reassembly of the D2 into the best machine that could be made from machine that you pulled from behind that building. I find your begrudging affection for this machine to be what hooked me, and probably a lot of others to continue watching. As it and you were being pulled around by Sr. and the steering clutch broke loose that first time...the look of hopeful optimism was infectious. There are channels that deal with similar equipment that I have seen and had to leave, because the Host was obnoxious. Or faking it till he makes it. Sorry, I've got other things to do than that. You sir, are always enjoyable to watch and everyone knows that you have and will put in the work required to have a successful rebuild. Thanks Squatch253

[@soundadvicesomewhere9027]

Great to see another CAT coming back to Life- Great video and explanations too!!

[@kylechrist]

Gotta love homemade locating dowels, even when they do hit the lifting eye on the final drive 😁

[@kylechrist]

@@squatch253 I did, looking good though!! 👍

[@ironman3406]

Kyle it’s amazing how the eye of a mechanic catches those kinds of things!

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

@@squatch253 lol. I sussed that one Toby, I guess we've all been there at one time or another. That was a great shift, taking shape nicely👍👍

[@Fatamus]

guess I got to watch it again😁

[@Dudleymiddleton]

To get real old "skool" solidly built, well over engineered machinery restored, the research, the meticulous detail into every single nut, bolt and washer - or shim - expertly documented and narrated is such a bloody satisfying thing to watch and listen to. Thank you , Toby. I enjoyed senior's vid too, hoping that some one would sort that mag tester out - I thought of Kenny like many others. Also hope he gets some more sap out of those trees! Bless your dear father, mine will be 86 in july.

[@johngreasamar7730]

Toby, this has been such a fun rebuild to watch, I have enjoyed every episode. This vidio was awesome. I sure look forward to the finish and hear her run. Thank you for all of the vidios

[@Screws619]

As Hannibal Smith used to say, “I love it when a plan comes together”. Great job!

[@bradleyberman9863]

Wow! An overdose of progress! So many necessary baby steps, then it all pays off perfectly in one episode!

[@outdoorsman812]

You are a wealth of knowledge and have a way of explaining things perfectly. Can learn a lot from your videos. Thank you for taking the time to record your work!!

[@alanharney5278]

I think my favorite moment was when the new gasket and cover went on over the main clutch. I was remembering back to when you and Senior were salvaging 1113 and it had piece of wood for that cover. Much better now!

[@colin8532]

should keep the moisture out a bit better now eh?

[@colin8532]

@@squatch253 - I'm still amazed you got that all apart without causing more damage

[@rogerhodges7656]

This is fun to watch again. It is always great when things come together.

[@johngwinn6336]

Retired packaging machine repairman Food, Chemical and Pharmaceutical industries...great to see someone using alignment pins on assembly!

[@rdecoster1]

You are a Cat D2 Expert! You know and understand every nut and bolt on those machines!

[@stevenrapp3217]

When I was younger, I use to always wonder what it would have been like to sit back and watch Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel. Hmmmm.....I imagine I would have gotten the same feeling as I watch you work. Beautiful and wonderfully satisfying!!!

[@r.d.riddle2068]

I first saw a D-2 in 1980. A bridge contractor whose yard was across the road from ours had it. The owner told me he was going to restore it and teach his grandchildren how to be Cat-skinners. It looked to be complete, and in about as good shape as yours was when you started this project. The D-2 is proof that superior engineering is timeless. I can almost feel the master clutch snap in and out. Great job!

[@junior1138]

We are a week away from a finished project. It’s a pleasure to see all your meticulous work come to this. It’s worth mentioning how not-dirty your hands were after the build: it speaks to how exacting your work has thus far been. The fact that you are able to run all your threads down by hand is also testament to your eye for detail. There’s a small corner of me that’s disappointed to see this project come to its conclusion: it’s a real pleasure to see you work and bring together your innate skill, your demanding standard and your immense knowledge. Thanks Squatch. I am waiting on my resto coming back from paint. When that happens, I will be documenting the restoration just as you have. I have learned a great deal from you and the techniques you use: welding out a seized race is a great way of shifting it! Thanks again. Peace.

[@edwarddeyojr.793]

Enjoyed this process squatch,,,never saw anything like this as i was growing up,,,love it,,,🇺🇸😍,,stay safe,,

[@NCSU4x4]

I do not think most appareciate how smooth you make assembly look and the skill to get the clutch plates all lined up before hand. Until you've done one you have no idea. My hat is off to you... you've made it look easy. Well done sir.

[@josephperkins4163]

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! I can’t believe it’s going back together! It’s looking outstanding!

[@aserta]

What a treat! Man, this has to be the nicest D2 around. Everything was rebuilt with the good book in hand and the diligence of the Squatch JR at the helm.

[@joehovanec1985]

Just wonderful Squatch. Can't thank you enough for showing and sharing this knowledge with us.

[@pinwizz69]

Boy Oh Boy are you and Pacific Hillbilly fascinating to watch as you're rebuilding your Dozers. For an old multi diploma mechanic on everything from small engines, motorcycles, Coast Guard radial seaplane engines and turboshaft Helocopter engines (plus aircraft ground support diesel engines) the way you guys show and explain in detail what your doing every step of the way pretty much qaulifies you guys to actually be Vocational school instructors if you chose to pass on your knowledge and work habits to another generation. Thanks for the entertainment you provided.

[@RobertFay]

*- I can hear and see the 'feel' of how smooth the handle controls on the D2 are moving. **15:31*

[@kenbellamy6085]

And this is the one you were looking at parting out when you brought it home. Nice job, I wish I knew how you make it look so easy.

[@bobkendall1805]

I once used a rebuild a carburettor on a ride on mower! The mower never ran again. I have loved every episode of this rebuild, and am looking forward to the first dirt push. Thanks Squatch.

[@cageordie]

This must be tremendously satisfying, after all the detail work, suddenly coming together.

[@jeremyd9826]

Love the shot of the clutch/disc marriage!

[@jazzerbyte]

The feel of factory new clutches!

[@bobaroo58]

Getting closer. Very exciting to see the process moving ahead!

[@schmiermaxe74]

First of all, i have to say you did a FANTASTIC job !!! You have set a benchmark in restoration business, i am shure a lot of viewers are with me. I enjoy every video of this and other series, even with your dad ! Big, big respect from germany !

[@haydenc2742]

Wow...NOW it's starting to look like a dozer! Great job! Keep em coming!!!

[@joeromanak8797]

We’ve arrived at another benchmark. This is going very well for both you and for us, your loyal viewers. Given the precise fitting and incremental quality control, we’re expecting you to be able to start up, drive out of the shop, hook up an implement and go do a days work. Great video today! 🥸👍🔧✅

[@seastacker8582]

Very nice! They go together shockingly fast once all the sub assemblies are together!

[@charlescastle5566]

It's looking great Toby. I knew it wouldn't be long.

[@scruffy6151]

Like a nice fitting glove things went smooth.

[@michaelwebb4833]

As always you are by far one of the most enjoyable perfectionist I have ever seen on any hands on video. Thanks for the last 2 years

[@larrydavidson3402]

Going together perfect, cleaning and doing it all right is what makes that happen, great job Toby. Will be nice to see it all together and moving.

[@kevinknight470]

Enjoyable to watch a mechanic who cares, thanx Toby, really enjoy your videos.

[@agrifan9368]

Absolutely increadible to think how the clutch was nothing but rust and now it all works like new

[@de9ux]

Lovely job slotting it all together, nothing is light 👍 I cannot wait until its fired up. A huge well done 👍🇬🇧

[@Francis59flq]

si j'ai bien regardé, TOUT a eté démonté et remonté !!!!!!!extraordinaire !!!!

[@garyfeltus9801]

Wow just like that it's starting to look like a cat it's going to great to see run under its own power . Can't wait.

[@unsuspecting]

Awesome stuff! It’s bittersweet watching this journey slowly reach its conclusion.

[@unsuspecting]

@@squatch253 I’ll be there all the way, thanks for your content!

[@Bodi2000]

I will definitely never rebuild a Cat but I have really enjoyed this series. Looking forward to seeing this machine drive ouf of the shop!

[@michaelhorn110]

I've been watching Squatsch's videos for at least 5 years and I'm still amazed at how he and Senior approach the projects. With expertise, dedication and seemingly infinite patience when things don't turn out as planned. I look forward to the day of seeing 5J1113 and 5U7066 in action together. Greetings from Lower Saxony.

[@davidalsum7713]

Like the contrast between refurbished old & new interior parts and the old original paint housings/covers, hope it runs like a new one

[@Fatamus]

🎉🎈WoooHooo 🎈🎉🎊 Congratulations it's a D2. I love the entire rebuild series. It is a little bittersweet the rebuild series coming to its conclusion but as one door closes a new door and long future opens for the D2 #5J1113, Squatch253, Senior & the rest of us. Thanks for the ride so far. It has been quite the education you and Senior are quite the teachers. 👍

[@ed777tx-edward8]

Good morning, I’ve been watching the project for about two years now and look forward to every episode. If you didn’t know the D2 before now, your an expert now. Congratulations on completing this one look forward to the rollout. When I was a kid I lived in a mining town and they used a D1 to plow the streets in the winter and to level the ore in the ships. Great videos thank you.

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

There just something artistic about this project. The clean bolts, castings, gears, etc... It all looks so great, operates flawlessly, and as a bonus it still carries it's original patina! Great work, Squatch!!!

[@stargabilondoechever]

Golden Ore collection has started! This assembly is the thing, you worked incradibely hard for it.

[@KG-yn9qi]

So Gratifying to see all your hard work come together time the party

[@keithross4511]

Love it as she’s going back together! Great job and information!

[@josdaalmans6977]

Nice Camera work with the clutch getting in to it's position. The surrounding lite goes out nicely.

[@timbo1961]

Looks really nice. I’m learning a lot about my old D6s watching your videos. Thank you!

[@LNC4P]

Starting to look like a tractor/dozer again. Great job!

[@dhamma58]

For this episode, mostly I was enjoying the camera work....plus the drama of will this nut get the heck on its bolt! But the best was the interior shots of gear meshing--never before in my viewing experience....kudos to the camera guy!

[@davidcolman6070]

Loved the shot at 3:00. Bringing in the trans.

[@nelsonfranklin7212]

Great job! Made that final drive assembly look easy with your alignment dowels.

[@glennstasse5698]

fantastic! These milestones must feel sweet after all this time and work.

[@rogerallen6644]

I’ve followed this from day one. Amazing!

[@scottgm321]

This is really exciting. Now that most of it's attached, you have lots more floor space. Thanks for the video.

[@billknoderer8202]

Nice, clean work makes for a class A reassembly!

[@ericcorse]

One thing I like about your videos is that you use hand tools.

[@ohhpaul7364]

the first video I watched of yours was the freeing the clutches video for this machine. 3 years ago now? to see it all go back together now is so rewarding, I can only imagine how you feel about it. Can't wait to see it run.

[@LLAHTI1]

Awesome video Squatch , loved the shot inside the bell housing, how many people have ever saw that happening in real life? Part of me was kind of sad though, thinking how old we are going to be, when you were putting the finals on, when the next guy pulls it apart and the clutch pacts see the light of day again!! LOL

[@InquisitiveSearcher]

WWAAAHHHOOOOOO!! It went together!! I have been waiting ssooooo long to see this moment. Wonderful! Just Wonderful! Am I overly excited about this stage? Maybe. But to each their own.

[@daningrim475]

I just about squirted my lunch out my nose while watching the fly wheel view moving and suddenly hearing the "Squatch-in-the-can" voice. Nice build video!

[@TheOldMachines]

Very cool! I like to see how well it all goes together with like new parts/assemblies. You can really envision how it was assembled in the plant originally

[@byronexley6829]

Tha tis looking soooo Good that has too feel so good for you to see that tractor at this point of completion! YEAH!

[@jimcovington1142]

Thanks for the great shot of the clutch disk teeth engaging.

[@TheZ0dMan]

Its amazing to see all the pieces being assembled, amazing job so far.

[@honkie247]

One thing that I learned working on equipment is that it is better to use self locking nuts wherever possible. Zero chance of them backing off.

[@mikemciver2819]

So nice to see this episode. I can't wait to see it finished and the first run. This episode was very well done. I kept thinking about how I was impressed that you were doing this solo and working around the camera to get these bolts started! Well done.

[@grumpyshopteacher25]

My Senior Ag class has watched the series on this build for the last two years. They were pretty pumped to see a D2 go back together!!!

[@michaelambrogio5578]

Wow great job. I can't wait to see you pulling some disks with that beautiful d2 old iron.

[@robinjocaldwell1449]

Like how you explain everything, looking good. A new but old looking CAT. Very cool!!! A friend in PA. Robin Jo

[@cassiuspuckett8789]

Damn, I'm amazed at how easy you made that looked. A full rolling chacie minus trac chains. Thanks for sharing....

[@paulsilva3346]

What, no workbenches PREQUEL showing all the cleaned and reamed hardware all laid out.? Awwww... 1:00 I am full of anticipation today. Hooray, 6:00 an array of bolts and nuts prepped for installation... My eye has stopped twitching... lol.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man! She’s definitely starting to look complete! I can’t wait to see her finished! Great job!👏👍

[@12DGJB21]

Thank you for taking us along on this awesome journey. I'll be sad when it's done but I'm sure you have other projects just as interesting in 2022 (in the garage and outside).

[@ryansmifh]

2:20 what a great camera angle!

[@Bellboy40]

Nice! A Cat D2 assembly in about 26 1/2 minutes. 😁 Great video Squatch. Getting really close now to it moving under its on power again.

[@texasjetman]

Well done, very detailed explanations given, even a beginner could understand this process due to your fine detailed explanations, every easy to see why you have over 50,000 followers. Looking forward to the next build series. Thank you

[@jeremybordelon8402]

This is awesome to watch, can’t wait to see it move under its own power!

[@donbullock8790]

Hello Squatch253; You make that look so easy, anybody can do that. What I see is someone who knows what He's doing. All the time, hard work and attention to detail shows at times like this. Great job. I can hardly wait to se this done. Again, Great job.

[@digitalshackonthelane]

Outstanding! You win all the marbles! Your engine stand's thought process - My mind is blown. Off to the fridge you go, and get a root beer, sir! Cheers!

[@JasperFromMS]

This was fun to watch. I have viewed every single episode, I actually think I've seen every video you've posted.

[@JasperFromMS]

I'm retired and I hate regular TV. It much rather learn things, such as how machines were made 80 years ago.

[@mikehughes3533]

Not quite ready to drive out hu……amazing how quickly parts can go together. Nice job.

[@paulziegler3558]

Don'tcha love it when a plan comes together.

[@kevindavis6042]

Looking forward to seeing you pushing dirt Really I can't wait I know that its been a long time coming

[@darrenhawken9766]

Fantastic work , love seeing this machine coming together, a credit to you and a inspiration to the rest of us for our projects big and small 👍

[@Mmmyess]

I'm amazed that you have been able to keep track of every last nut and bolt.

[@bigmikeh5827]

Great job and thank you for sharing

[@jamescole1786]

4/9/22; 1st time viewer, loved yur organized methods & drscriptions...Great camera work on that 'thru-the-bell-housing' close-up of Flywheel tooth alignment with (clutch) transmission section! Now subscribed 👍 & looking for more !!!👍👍👍🛠🚜🙂

[@rickyjessome4359]

Things are coming along nicely! Looking forward to the next video. Cheers squatch253