Building New Caterpillar Diesel Engines and Running Old Junk Ones

Finishing the assembly of a 15.2 liter Cat diesel engine and running it on the shop floor, plus starting and running two other worn out ones.
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[@montygomez495]

This kid is one hell of a mechanic..... Not too many people would have that engine start on the second or third crank.Congrats...good work

[@tobywolf8639]

If you can rig up one you can rig up any on a cat. Wouldn’t say he’s a hell of a mechanic. Just very consistent at one thing

[@kemaniphillips7850]

@@tobywolf8639 Give credit where credit is due. He's one hell of a mechanic.

[@montygomez495]

@Toby Wolf No matter what HE ISONE HELL OF A MECHANIC.......

[@Maxine09]

@@tobywolf8639 you must be new around here, give his other videos a watch.

[@BloodSweatandGearsGA]

Some people just cant stand complements... thats a gorgeous build and he’s funny to watch and obviously good at what he does with no self aggrandizing needed. Keep it up brother!

[@seaglider844]

Lets see....you're completely self taught, humble and have a good sense of humor.....that's actually a rare combination in this world. Keep the great vids coming! ;-)

[@mrmtn37]

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[@jlo13800]

4 joke piece of shit and i would love to destroy it i fucking hate 4 jokes!

[@johnrauner2515]

And he's hot. But the shirt never comes off which is a little disappointing.

[@derkchurk5879]

@@johnrauner2515 wtf

[@johnjenkins7060]

Self taught is about it

[@ramosel]

The only thing wrong with your content is there is never enough of it.

[@ictdpowerstroke4591]

Yeah

[@johnhardasnails7464]

That’s almost a good problem lol

[@ictdpowerstroke4591]

@@johnhardasnails7464 hell that’s a bad problem

[@dannyboy6332]

He actually has to work for a living . Still love what he puts up though.

[@randygonzalez6250]

@@ictdpowerstroke4591 Quality over quantity is the bestest problem that ever was.

[@kd5byb]

Perhaps I'm odd, but there is something really satisfying about watching oil get poured into a new engine. :)

[@gnarlock3927]

Mmmm pancakes

[@pettttson]

Imagine it getting poured all over yourself 😂

[@baileycoalson3231]

Something's satisfying about hearing one run too.

[@kd5byb]

@@pettttson I've come close. One day was helping a guy repair a hydraulic system and ended up getting showered in hydraulic fluid...

[@kd5byb]

@@baileycoalson3231 Completely agree!

[@BruceBoschek]

I am old enough to be your grandfather, and I take my hat off to you. I have supported a number of young people who took their own paths, some with success, others not so much so. It would be naive for everyone to think they can follow in your footsteps. You obviously have an unusual talent for what you do and if not unique, it is quite unusual. Many young people try to teach themselves a trade and wind up making a mess of things or becoming a hack.

[@DT-ge8gd]

If I lived in the states, I would buy one of these just to have you rebuild it for me to YOUR standards, just so I could run it and hear the sweet sound they make !! Your craftsmanship is truly outstanding !!

[@86FxBdyCpe]

This young man is a helluva technician with an incredible attention to details. I was not expecting to hear that he was self-taught with NO formal training whatsoever. Huge props man! Love the channel, just wish you showed more of the actual assembly processes.

[@corythomas4427]

Trial by fire is usually the one you want working on your anything, mechanical, electrical, household or anything else. I've seen more failure on test drive, came apart or straight fell out and issues that no one can seem to figure out or find caused from following "the book" "the instructions" or "the contract".

[@TuffBurnOutTeam]

Most people that are self taught are normally the best people

[@ryanlamfers8692]

Been my experience the self taught mechanics are the best ones.

[@mrmtn37]

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[@corythomas4427]

@@mrmtn37 You might want to direct your response to the channel. Not reply to a comment without tagging anyone/anything. Edit: I guess it doesn't matter since you went through and spammed every comment with that same reply.

[@eddonahue2756]

I worked at Caterpillar. Started in the shop. Moved through various positions and spent 16 years in the Engine Division. Worked on the 3208/3406 rod lines. Made the first 3406 rods for the tech center. Very high tolerances on them. Became a supervisor eventually. Worked closely with the assembly lines. Amazing engines.

[@Ihbinder14]

I can relate to this guy and his honesty! “getting ready to clean the blue shit off this cam “!!!!!! Couldn’t have said it any better!

[@corywillbanks6348]

Lol I chuckled at that, we call it smurf g!zz and cat gets a little carried away with it on their reman components.

[@rusty7720]

He took the words right out of my mouth!!!

[@seekingtko3146]

i think its called layout die... it could be ground away to show hi-lo-spots..the part was totally coated with it, so its fair to say they were checking the part for size, runount, trueness, with witness marks it reveals

[@Ihbinder14]

@@seekingtko3146 I believe it was grease to keep it from rusting, lay out die is a thin liquid that would dry.

[@SuperSecretSquirell]

@@Ihbinder14 I can confirm it is grease. I work for a CAT dealer and we get parts in like that all the time. You can't NOT get it on you no matter what you do...unless you make the intern take it to the parts washer. ;)

[@nealhillyard9305]

As a long time industrial equipment mechanic, I appreciate the attention detail you put into your rebuilds. I Have not seen many who mark their bolts as the go through each step of the build. If I ever needed a big Cat engine built I would absolutely look into having you do one for me.

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

He’s a genius with CATS, the way he goes about his engineering work and problem solving is astounding…EXEMPLARY!👊

[@markchodroff250]

I am a retired mechanic after 50 + years on industrial equipment, I would love to build a Peterbuilt with one of your 800 hp Cat engines but thats not Reality for me , but you would be the only person I would trust to build that engine!

[@Upracefan]

Sounds pretty good for over a million miles.

[@buffalojoe1970]

21 years on the rails as an EN so far for me . I hate it every day. You did the right thing leaving after 4 years brother. Enjoy your channel!!

[@tlent55]

It's not too late to leave

[@buffalojoe1970]

@@tlent55 Really? lol! It's to late to ditch the retirement as I have to many years in already. Love being an engineer just not the bullshit that goes with it

[@mattclifton76]

@@buffalojoe1970 I worked at NS on a tie gang and left after a year, never looked back.

[@michaeldunagan7838]

If you think being being a NS Engineer sucks, try being an intermodal driver in the NS Chicago 47th street yard where the terrain is like bombed out roads in WWII...!!

[@ddorn04]

@@michaeldunagan7838 and you are lucky to still be alive.

[@turtleman5.9]

Who TF gave this a thumbs down...... meet me on the play ground at 3 clock. Great content bro, always enjoy getting your notifications

[@leejohnson6173]

The...only cat parts are good parts fan boys..😂

[@disconductorder]

I have theory youtube does this automatically to push 'good ol boys' down. If he came out as gay or somthing he'd be youtube spotlight.

[@timcanizares5240]

It's the cummapart cheerleaders

[@aldworth33]

Proof that there are at least 7 massive ass holes in every thousand 😂

[@peterbustin2683]

@@disconductorder Now theres a thought !

[@rtazman2004]

Cool video I am a retired Diesel Mechanic Good Job don't ever be afraid to show what you know just saying my Dad was a Diesel Mechanic and now my Son is a Diesel Mechanic Good Video

[@paulhearn9632]

Truck engines don't get any more entertaining than this. Love it. Great content. Great presentation. One of my favourite channels.

[@edwardojr2838]

I freaking miss these great engines! Never seen a video like this before, straight to the action, no bull. Didn't even feel like a 25 min video. You've earned a new subscriber. My friend👏👍

[@chefbgordon8892]

I like how honest this guy is and that he tries to give the most content he can with what he has while getting his shit done

[@thomasmatejka7367]

I gotta say that I wasn't expecting that old motor to fire up and run like it did. That's impressive

[@DirectCurrent4u]

It's awesome to see the pride and craftsmanship that you put into each and every one of your Engine builds that you do. You should build a nice looking machine. Keep up the great work thanks for sharing ...😎

[@rodneybonello2776]

Humble person that does all the work with love. Impressive work. I'm never fed up seeing your videos with all the genuine explanation!!

[@DieselDoc78]

Dude, I know you’re a busy young man, but wish it wasn’t so long in between videos. This is so detailed and truly quality content. Loved the homage to the one legged Canadian and VGG with the lone wolf 6000. Hope to see ya soon.

[@_mart_7183]

Haha love peg and derek mint guys

[@mee247]

Keep in mind that making videos like his can be rather time consuming. The work he does can be very time consuming also.

[@DieselDoc78]

@@mee247 Indeed it is. I am also a heavy truck mechanic.

[@droceretik]

@@DieselDoc78 How much do you weigh?

[@DieselDoc78]

@@droceretik right around 360. I’m a heavy truck mechanic AND a fat bastard.

[@MrSideboom]

One of the very few youtube channels that puts out videos that I watch start to finish as soon as you post them..aaand watch a couple more times later on. Keep it up man!

[@camshaftP16]

Nice to see IPD is still improving things, that exhaust manifold looks interesting also, thanks for keeping us up to date with these things and what your doing.

[@Rocketogre]

Them steedspeeds are real popular in the Cummins civilian truck world. Interested to hear how they do commercial.

[@LolPepperGate]

SteedSpeed makes good shit. Had no clue they were doin stuff in the big boy world though far as commercial engines.

[@jakedcoby9]

I had a steed speed on my acert 3 years no problem

[@marceloevera2009]

@@Rocketogre had one on my 3406e... spools a little faster and lowers the egt too....1 thick piece of machined steel, no warping, leaking or cracking.

[@tomkelly6216]

These guys are doctors of Diesel engines! The level of skill and knowledge is amazing!

[@allenanthony4033]

Don’t know to much about Diesel engines But I like watching you get her done 😎 Mom always said The only thing that beats failure is not trying keep up the good work .

[@oldfarmer4700]

You said you didn't have anything left to do to that pretty rebuilt one, yes you do have something left to do. SEND IT TO ME!!!lol. Beautiful job. And don't forget to show what you found out on the no oil pressure one. Always enjoy your vids.

[@CF-rx7hx]

A highly motivated self starter who clearly knows a thing or two about D power, and is pretty damn funny as well. Love the channel brother.

[@catc1566]

Yes, I really like this guys channel. He is so honest with no bull shit and actually knows what he is talking/doing. Smart kid!

[@dougmason7401]

Thanks for sharing some background i appreciate your work

[@georgesherfick2444]

Something really nice about the atmosphere in your garage on a rainy night. The world outside sucks but there you are being productive in your own place.

[@JCA-Z]

I'm in awe of your knowledge of these engines, you are a very talented mechanic have a great day.

[@10mmMotorsports]

I do HVAC work as a contractor for McAllister in Indiana. It is so cool to go there and see them tare down and rebuild and Dyno test these engines.I also do maintenance work on stationary Generators.

[@GunsmithLC]

It sure is fun to watch a man who's learned the trade from the bootstraps up... Damn.. Good on ya, sir..

[@ZEDU657]

This young man is the embodiment of American spirit and ingenuity. Mad respect!!

[@georgegeorgepht]

I have watched so many of this man's videos I want to buy a cat and strip it down lol then try and rebuild it just from the service manual and this man's videos. I bet it's possible.

[@derekchauvinisahero2010]

Don’t go ruining a good cat block ... they ain’t making them anymore

[@millardhayes1884]

This guy is a amazing mechanic. No telling how many he's rebuilt.

[@st_us]

I am always amazed how those CAT engines start nd run so smooth, I always expect them to have mad Vibrations on the ground without the engine mounts.

[@bmdbigfeet1031]

Self taught and made it work for you. Good job and good to see you didn't waste your life and talent inside a truck or locomotive. Keep up the good work.

[@jeffreyneihart1614]

Finally!!! I wish you would posts more video's They are one of my top 3 favorites!!! Keep up the great work!!!!

[@richardbowles7690]

Fixing things is so gratifying. Thanks for sharing history towards the end.

[@Enigmah88]

"Its got a fuel line on it, or whats left of it anyway" haha I was waiting for the second half.

[@michaelharlan3088]

I usually watch some pretty low key tube stuff........my buddy and i can fix pretty much anything. Ive got two engineering degrees, and he dropped out of RISD. This has become my second favorite channel next to some guy that fixes outboard motors on boats down in Australia. Both brilliant mechanics/physicist type "kids". Both truly understand the machine they work on. Too bad we dont have any doctors like these guys these days.

[@gregphillips9670]

I have always said the thing that separates the men from the boys is the ability to teach yourself.

[@claydavis8998]

This guy gets it! All about the content. No bullshit about promoting merch. Focuses primarily the engine/issue at hand. Doesn't sit in front of camera talks none stop about other crap. Explains everything in great detail!

[@Imvelo31]

💪🏿💪🏿 I just bought a 3406E in a 1996 FLD 120 and this is really cool that you do these type of videos!

[@ddupy]

That's how I got started. Worked in the shop for a local trucking company. Worked on 3406B,C, and E motors. Been in maintenance ever since...33years

[@tristen2264]

I would love to spend a month with this dude and get to know how to rebuild engines

[@TheRotarded]

Nice video. I really enjoyed the shot of you knocking the liner in from inside the block.

[@dennisbersuch7152]

You sir are a very talented craftsman!

[@johnquinn3899]

Glad to see another video. Is this the way a train crew operates a deadman ? The humor is off the chart !!

[@ranchertrapperdieselbuilds3632]

"It's got the wrong fuel filter but that should work"🤣 so how did you go about getting your shop and equipment, self taught,and self built. Lovveeeeee it

[@colinmartin5994]

Beautiful build. Be proud of yourself young fella. You've found your calling.

[@marchanson711]

I enjoy these video's so much. Thanks for producing them. Appreciate the biography too.

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

...this Guy, this ‘CAT Magician’ makes a CAT’s heart beat smoother and more well balanced AND for longer morw reliably, than even CAT, the manufacturers themsélves, can...! What a helluva pleasure to observe and listen to his work. Just absolutely GREAT!

[@gethinjones1348]

Fantastic video mate, so good seeing and hearing you share your great knowledge on these CAT engines when working on them.

[@andreysmitsu]

some people can go to school and not learn anything worth shit, some people can bypass and learn everything hands-on, props to you sir. I work with a lot of the former as a mechanical engineer and always appreciate the latter. Your vids are fantastic too, both for content and just the deadpan delivery.

[@illphill5588]

Love this guys videos and watching him tear them down and put it back together

[@jimkreegerjr.8813]

I don't know why it is so much cooler to see an engine run on a stand (any engine), but there is no doubt about it.

[@michaeljestice4234]

That old cat 🐈 sounded good for being junk

[@jackuhlenhake6768]

The startup on that thing sounded great

[@deborahchesser7375]

Fired right up

[@TheSleepyMechanic0524]

Sounded better than the rebuilt one

[@noahkeebler]

Literally the only videos I watch from beginning to end.

[@85Crawler]

I look forwards to every video you make, I feel like I learn something every time. Thanks you for making more!

[@donalddohrn8452]

I'm an old diesel boat 594 sailor, fairbanks morse 8 and 10 cylinder opposed pistoned and this guy makes me like a rookie..

[@mrkrzt]

Love the video and your and respect your journey about finding something you like to do and followed it. Much respect.

[@billw4746]

This just shows how good Cat engines are. As someone that put over 5,000 hours on a D7 that we installed a 3406 in I have Cat experience.

[@rogerbrewer7770]

You Sir do a excellent job narrating your steps Awsome to see your hard work. Wished I had your knowledge on those engines would have loved to have known another trade. Be Safe

[@rambladesmanmoe6291]

I hope you have better luck with IPD parts than I did. My experience with IPD is from 20+ years ago so hopefully they have improved. I’m retired now. Started my CAT engine career in the late seventies with the 1693 , 1676 , 3406A , 3408 ,3306 ,1100 series , 3208

[@kellyblack4897]

Mad respect for you KT! I very much enjoy your channel! I was already following MulletBreak since I’m a huge fan of Peg. Keep on keeping on! Thanks for all the great info!

[@johnhardasnails7464]

1 million mile engine!! Sounds great even before reworking it

[@peterhawthorn3670]

Love the videos man, I'm a Cummins guy been working for them for 4 years now but learning about CAT's

[@_K_W]

Looking to get deeper into trucking. You’ll be the only person I reach out to for rebuilds

[@brettkernbach6120]

Just found your channel buddy, very impressive and enjoyable stuff. I also just left my railroad career two weeks ago but to work for CAT; something I’ve always loved being around and I’m proud to work in the heavy equipment world. I worked for not one but two railroads and I just had enough and decided it wasn’t worth the 40 years myself; I’m very thankful for my experience there and it taught me a lot but I am so excited for the new chapter ahead, doing something I’ve always genuinely enjoyed! Subscribed for sure, keep the inspiration coming! 🔧

[@marshallpsy54]

Sir, You are an inspiration to every patriot that has the self confidence to perservere. Excellent presentation.

[@superfly4137]

“This hillbilly i bought it off of” lmao i spit my drink 😂😂

[@worshamslawnservice3052]

I love your attention to detail that shows that you are a true professional at your craft. 👍👍

[@wyndnra1n]

Man I sure do love your vids man. Makes me want to get into 3406s so badly.

[@neilpuckett359]

Trucking has changed there's going to fewer and fewer of these model Cats and I know I've been running a Cat for 17 years.

[@eddieweigel9490]

Best diesel mechanic and channel on UTUBE you remind me of my uncle John working he was a diesel mechanic on a truck farm in Arizona 50 years turning wrenches

[@cleenlivin]

Glad to see your back and still around. Interesting story. Pretty damn impressive. Your channel and work make me want to go out and buy an old cat powered Peterbuilt and have you rebuild the engine. 🤔

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

...what a helluva remarkable guy - most certainly understands what he’s doing to the tune of a specialist physician. So i’m going to follow his work fastudiously and see what he comes up with. Not often one comes upon such raw talent which amounts to natural gold in nugget form. Well done. Really enjoy your work presented - a most interesting journey, for which i thank you sincerely from the Fairest Cape in ZA.

[@anthonybressler4404]

Great video. I know who I’m calling when I need a rebuild.

[@MrFacepeel]

prelubing the cylinder valve spring and other components are very smart your a smart mechanics

[@ryankovaly3927]

Thanks for another great video! Always great content to go with my lunch break 🔥😎🤟🏻btw those steed speed manifolds are AWESOME, iVe got one on my personal truck and the fit, finish and flow performance out of those is outstanding compared to an oem manifold.

[@brianschneir2158]

Your videos let me know that there are still craftsman left in the world. No B.S. straight to the point.

[@jimsvideos7201]

Here I was just wondering what you'd been up to lately.

[@tdubh666]

Nice work sending that ol truck at the start on the gravel 👍

[@DieselDoc78]

If we’re lucky someday on a VGG video, maybe Derek will say “I wonder what KT3406E is doin today”. THAT would be bitchin’.

[@RealNickTheCoolest]

I thought “I’ve got my lone wolf 600, or whatever he calls it” was a vgg reference lol. Nice

[@Paulster2]

I have no reason why in my head, the running of a CAT engine is music to my ears. Just about perfect.

[@UncleMike1776]

That’s a good sounding cat!

[@001dman]

Best advice ever. Im a self taught mechanic working for a dealer. Nothing beats actually getting dirty and figuring out the trades. the ones who went to school, ive found to be useless.

[@NICK-uy3nl]

Conducting train for 3 years is enough to cook your brain for good

[@achmada9338]

Hi Nick you not cooking your brain but actually you musclen it

[@Agislife1960]

I like how you added the oil by dumping it over the valve train, kinda kills two birds with one stone.

[@RadDadisRad]

Keep on keepin on. You have a helluva channel.

[@DataypeX]

Well heck yea... we all love to see one of these massive beasts RUNNING! :)

[@thundermite1241]

Nice id like to see a 3208 or 3408 rebuild

[@josefastboats5874]

Those were some MIGHTY engines... those 3408’s were driveline shredders lol so much torque it’ll shred the driveshaft

[@mrwdpkr5851]

3208 would be a good medium duty build .

[@josefastboats5874]

@@mrwdpkr5851 I love how those CAT V8’s sound!!! Those are damn tank engines ... lol They have that special CAT clatter sound and just put a smile on my face when I hear one. 👍👍👍 MURICAAA BABY BALD EAGLES 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅🦅

[@traydaghost8120]

I’m new to the engine game so spare me lol but what do you guys think of the big cam cummins for an engine such as big cam 400 350 300 etc also what sets them apart from each other?

[@josefastboats5874]

@@traydaghost8120 I love the way they sound... Those NTC Cummins engines had some good bark and power to them. I would say they are some damn tough engines too

[@fredfeldmeier8228]

You are in my opinion the best diesel engine mechanic I've ever seen so far..👍 keep on.. keep it on and stay safe 🙏

[@baldufdaniel]

The last 5 minutes had me belly laughing. I bailed on CSX after two years. I looked around at all the miserable pricks around me clinging to that pension for dear life and I was miserable myself. I made the right call. They culled the mechanical department down to nothing shortly after I left. You definitely made the right call obviously you found your calling

[@johnfisher747]

Nothing like looking at an old timer and glimpsing your future, not everyone has the emotional intelligence to act on it though.

[@k.l.channel5953]

Left the railroad myself to drive truck. Best darn thing i ever did

[@darrenfischer181]

He is definitely old school. Great to see.

[@chrislarson3123]

Awesome video’s, keep um coming

[@pophamlarry]

I'm always amazed at your wealth of knowledge, especially because your self taught, very very impressive young man. Your parents must be very very proud of you. Keep up the great work. Many people, me included, find inspiration from you..... Thank You very much