Buying and fixing a track loader Part 2 : John Deere 450

[@InLineDiesel6]

Saturday morning "Jesse" video, a nearly 3 hour video, on a Saturday morning when I should be outside doing my yard work. When my wife gets home, I'm going to get it but I don't care, I can't peel myself away from the video.

[@robertspray7472]

Too damn hot to be outside. Think of your health.

[@jbird845]

Love it.. Jesse videos are the only ones on KZbin I can watch 2 -3 hrs..

[@Kickyourass484]

YOUz ain't too bright1

[@charlesmatthiesen]

When you chage from flux core to solid wire you must change the polarity too.

[@SLAMM728]

I’m waiting for the video of “buying and fixing burned out excavator” 😁🖖

[@samuelbacon1596]

That with not happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TO SMART FOR THAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MAYBE A ROUND UP OF SCRAP LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL SAMUEL BACON

[@Samuel_el_toro]

Too soon 😂

[@jmuller86]

excavators are my favorite machine so I already have some plans for a few of those coming up very soon. I need an excavator for each piece of property

[@killuificould]

I can hear Andrew’s voice “so someone bought it”

[@AliakseiHalavanau]

Andrew's first phone call😂

[@MrPhotodoc]

Matching the Yellow paint at the store instead of buying from Deere is one of the neat tricks you can learn from Jesse so I guess that's why I keep watching.

[@roadtested9009]

You and Pacific Northwest Hillbilly always go to the top of my playlist.

[@fastsetinthewest]

The video is well designed and assembled. It brings back fond memories of our Michigan family farm shop. We had a caterpillar dozer all torn apart in front of the shop. Parts were everywhere . We finally got the dozer put together over the winter. We used the dozer to clear stumps in our farm fields. We'd dynamite the stumps and push them out. Those were the days. Alas the Army drafted me off the farm, sent me to the fields of Vietnam '68. I got blown up. All the farm is memories. Trees now grow in the fields. The farm shop with all its tools are gone. My father and brothers are in the grave. R.I.P. My next door farm neighbor, Alexander Zsigo was killed in Vietnam the month I got drafted. Look him up. God help us.

[@MacAttack2010]

I'm always excited when your videos come out. You could do 45 minute videos in separate parts and I would still watch them all. Thanks!!!!

[@StuartMoser]

I really enjoyed watching you bring the 450 loader back to life.

[@bakyard1623]

A good parts washer is a garage’s best tool for working on old equipment. Especially when everything is gummed up and greasy

[@BB-qn5rj]

Yeah reassembling with dirty parts is wild lol

[@KarenL-qt7dy]

Matt (Diesel Creek) got one recently, and it works really well!! I hope Jesse will get one for his shop too. Will make life a bit easier for him.

[@ohmegroin]

For some of the smaller parts, an old dishwasher with a hot wash is pretty good.

[@fastsetinthewest]

Just subscribed. Great videos. Construction videos are of exceptional quality.

[@vishalb84]

the sheer amount of dedication you have to fix old stuff is amazing !!

[@KarenL-qt7dy]

She's beautiful, Jesse!!! I know she's not finished yet, but I hope she will last you a good long time in this condition. The fact that you didn't spend a lot of money on it helps take the sting out of putting so much time into it. Great job, Jesse, Pat and Lucas!!!

[@andrewh5988]

There’s nothing that you can’t do,you have such a great attitude and work ethics, I tip my hat to the man.

[@tux1968]

I admire how much effort you put into these projects, Jesse. Great job!

[@Melissa-qe8qd]

you are the freaking man! I have an old 78 Ford pick-up that is fighting me at every corner to fix up. You just inspired me to keep going!!!!!!!!

[@dougbastron3459]

In regard to your request for input on having another channel with your kids and target shooting/hunting. First of all, really enjoy your channel. IMHO one of the best out there. The content is always interesting to me and your videography skills are excellent. Also your narration is always concise, and just the right amount. And also of most importance to me is that you don’t have any imbedded endorsements for products. I find that so annoying. Seems like any channel that is popular at some point they start pitching potions (AG) and stuff that has absolutely no connection with the channel content. I call it the KZbin money syndrome. More and more and more. Anyway, I think you should stick to what you do best and what has made your channel successful. Go have fun with the family and be in the moment with them. No cameras, no staging, no hours and hours of editing. They will appreciate it and notice the attention is on spending time with them. They grow up so fast.

[@markhaszoe-life6337]

Your one of the hardest workers on KZbin. Keep up the good work

[@terrytenley9327]

@@markhaszoe-life6337 that is well said.. Jessi we all love what you do and never ever give up. Hug bro

[@georgefitter7656]

It’s a beauty! Mechanically sound and almost like new. You do nice work.

[@dagon2112]

I have turned my daughter to the Muller side she loves watching your vids and gets all giddy when she hears you and pat say ITS GOOD... keep the long vids coming man we can't wait to see your next.

[@dpeagles]

Man, you take on some daunting projects. Salute to you.

[@jerrygibs8120]

From TX, Saturday after lunch & for desert... a Jesse Muller video...sweeet. Garage adventures in Jesse's classroom. Thanks for sharing bro. Stay safe, strong and healthy. ☝🙏🙌💪

[@horstszibulski19]

I don't know how you make your videos that immersive...I was literally wrenching with you the whole time...and yes, sometimes I was in the way also... 😂😉 Thanks a lot! 👍👍👍

[@terrytenley9327]

Wow what a difference your loader has now.. I like that you are a clean freek and fix with painting is 3 pluses.. Great video and job Jessy and thanks..

[@FarmCraft101]

Couldn’t tell what size that rod was, but crc hydraulics has good prices. I checked a 2” induction hardened chrome rod 24-30” long is about $150. Not sure what machining it would need, but it might be worth looking at.

[@jmuller86]

yea I would just need a piece about 12" or less and then you weld it to a pipe for the rest of the way. I found the whole thing already done for about $400 but I realized I dont need it, it doesnt leak at all and tightens the track really good

[@uncle_moose]

Hej jon, you need waaaaaaay more trucking and sunglasses to roll with this hack.

[@realRainz]

Incredible! The loader is so happy to be in Jesse's care, for sure.

[@jerrygibs8120]

Another job well done Jesse and crew. Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing. Praying everyone has a great week. Certainly a Happy Father's day. ☝🙏🙌💪👊

[@bigbird2100]

Great video 👍Showing us all up and getting the job done.If you need to remove a large broken bolt remove the flux from a arc welder rod soak in water and gouge out the old bolt😊

[@UmPortuguesPeloMundo]

That was super awesome restoration Jesse I take my hat to you I love what you did great great job 👏 👏

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

Dearest Jesse, I am glad that so many of your viewers, including me, are here watching and caring about you so much as to mention for you to take care of yourself while doing all this kind of work with whatever machine you are working on, and you memtioning that you know your Physical limits🙂 Just shows you how many others that are watching, care about you. Not saying anything here you don't already know, but noticed that you really need to address and relace a lot of the boards on your low boy trailer. WOW what a difference in the roller you and Pat took out of the machine your working on, compaired to the ones you got from CT. So Glad that you noticed the old battery cable in such a shambles as it was, cause you could of been hurt really bad, along with the machine as well. so God is watching out for you and guiding you hands and eyes in all this. what I love about your videos, is that you explain things, and your poresaverence in tackling each job to get it done correctly, even when most would just give up, you followed though with everything. Hoping that the remaining of finisheing the Garage will be in a video coming soon, with the doors and the the spay insulation and the Heated floors and such hooked up🙂.

[@the2060ish]

Nice little tractor. Thanks for taking us along. When it slipped off the jack was ready to call 911 for you. 👏👏

[@CerebralAilment]

Yards looking like an auction lot lol - that looks like it will be a nice piece of machinery for around the house

[@jmuller86]

yea I sold a few things recently but I need to sell a few more

[@Box545x39]

That shop went straight into use big time. The loader turned out really nice, tons of work there.

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

So excited to see her running and looking so good. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@markbrown6236]

Nice rebuild video's. All that work and not a hydraulic cylinder was touched. Gotta be a record. Love the paint job. The drone angle was the best when you were moving that dirt. Straight down from the front of the overhang, not so much.

[@davidnaudi2601]

I just love your can do attitude. You have your dreams and plans, and are inspirational.

[@stephennixon4501]

Love the longer vids Jesse..big love n pozz vibes from the wild hills of North Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 U.K.

[@pedromatajr8725]

That machine has balls. You did a good job with it. Great video, Jesse!!

[@rodneyferguson4807]

Hi Jesse. Love your videos. I was a dealership mechanic for many years. I won’t criticize you about not using equipment to do you lifting. Because I was another. One who felt I was strong enough thought I was lifting correctly my buddies called me Popeye because my forearms were huge. BUT I ended up having 2 back surgeries. First time was a herniated disc. Second time was of ruptured disc, which damaged my sciatic nerve. I lost the feeling in half the muscles don’t work in my left leg now. I’m 65 years old and my body is broken. I went into working for Electronics company after that ended up having to quit doing that after 15 years because my knees went bad. then I spent 15 years as an over the road truck driver to finish my career at 65. Physically I’m a mess. Don’t make the mistakes I have and take your health for granted because you’re strong. All it takes is a little slip or lift something incorrectly and your life is ruined. Not saying this to be critical. I’m just telling you because the last 25 years have been hell and I can barely move around now. I go out to do work in my yard now that I’m retired. I last about one and 1/2 or two hours at most and I have to go get off my feet because I’m in so much pain. Don’t take your health for granted.

[@jmuller86]

Im sorry to hear that. I did twist my back one time raking concrete on my roof, that hurt for a few weeks. I have always had good posture so that helps usually but I try not to lift with my back, only legs and stomach. Everyone around me has back problems. I will be careful

[@slippery547]

Wise words of warning....one awkward lift, done in an instant and regretted for the rest of your life. Back injuries are lifechanging.

[@christisking7778]

​@@jmuller86 I think posture is huge too. 30+ years of bad posture really messed up my back I realized.

[@g-man7938]

You must be doing something right, the experts really showed up for this one. But of course none of them have videos showing how they would do things correctly lol. You're doing a great job as always, just ignore the noise.👍

[@MarkDurbin]

I don't know where you find the time to record so many long videos, but I love them, thanks!

[@ewanstewart8011]

The B and the C part of this video made me chuckle as you said it as I was thinking the same exact thing 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@droidian]

Well done on the intro. Congrats on gettin that sucker runnin.

[@kennethhume8628]

Another excellent video and highly entertaining as usual 👍👍🇬🇧

[@robertgeorgewerner]

Jesse, your time is definitely worth something, especially a person is talented as you. That said, if you're having fun and enjoying yourself and can afford to take time from your other projects to do this or need to take time from your other projects to do this so you don't go crazy, it's a great use of your time and talents. Blessings on you and your family on this Father's Day.

[@Poppi2006]

Good to see your brother Pat working for you. I really enjoy your wrenching videos.

[@markdudar6632]

Nice to see you working in that new garage too

[@davidkeith8687]

Perfect Saturday night at the movies! Great video Jesse! Made my Saturday evening. Popcorn!

[@lodollar23]

Man thanks so much for the show! I really enjoyed this, just like all the rest!

[@ianhaylock7409]

First day on holiday and here I sit for 3 hours watching jesse. Gotta get your priorities right.

[@rkins100]

A great conclusion to a rebuild even if it's not the best dozer/loader. You can still use it to get what you need to do, done. Great job Jesse.

[@grahammctygue724]

Scenery reminds me of lake George when expanding neighborhoods be safe Jesse sir 🎉🎉😊😊

[@randazzle1388]

Lake George is the best!

[@Eaf0714]

16:24 I probably would have tried stuffing a rag in it to begin with, and then when you were done scraping out the seal, tip it over on its side and pull out the rag. Just a little trick I do sometimes

[@glenlongstreet7]

Very nice job Jesse. A lot of time and parts, but it is worth a lot more than you invested. Thanks for sharing.

[@gduncan3739]

Still the best mechanic on YT

[@turji]

Getting use of the new shop i see, i follow countless automotive channels on youtube so much so i dont have count anymore. And u are the only one that have build a new big shop that have gotten better after bulding the shop, so many of the others when they build a new big shop, their content gets worse and even uppload less, so i really looking foreward following you for years to come, great channel and great skills!😉

[@jonrusso4720]

Use a needle scaler on that rod to get heavy stuff off,then us two different grits of emery cloth to shine it up too also,,,that's the way I did mine also...

[@timray1827]

Awesome job Jesse, i don't see why you don't have as many subs as Andrew.

[@michaelmiller7208]

Machine will look good. Good Work! Jesse if the paint looks good from 6 ft away it's socially acceptable! 😂😂

[@NikeHM69]

Great video Jesse, probably your best yet! Loved seeing the machine being used at the end.

[@arjammenlar]

That engine hoist is a great addition to any shop, it's really useful for lifting anything.

[@GlobalistJuice]

And the MVP of the repair/build, once again goes to... the sledgehammer! haha ha! Good little machine for what you have planned, worth the effort IMO.

[@Bman2020]

You boys got it going on for sure it’s going to be great loader awesome watch Jesse 👍👋🇨🇦

[@paulleeson1218]

That was a mammoth watch and better than anything on TV, I gotta say there is nothing lacking in your work ethic, fantastic job, fantastic video, Thanks for sharing it, I loved watching it. Oh and you probably already know but you live in an amazing part of an amazing country, the sun on the tree shots were really really nice.

[@David-cv6ih]

A dependable addition now to your existing fleet and for a few weeks of work and a little cash. I’m sure you’ll find work for it soon enough. Nice job!

[@markdudar6632]

Nice little machine for what it is and you did a real good job on it

[@WhataTry]

The edge of sheet metal for the roof of the roll over bar needs painting ….. fabulous job ….. Thank u.

[@patrickmoodabe9728]

That’s awesome work Jesse. Fantastic odyssey. 👏👏

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

Dam ! That Milwaukee metal saw is insane ! Awesome cuts !

[@moonmadman]

The Evolution chop saw with a Diablo blade is the only way to do it (unless hardened steel, then you're back to abrasives or band saw...

[@xcaliber_gaming]

Your amazing skills keep me coming back. I have to say that now you have a shop, you are going to need Safe practices. For example: when you propped up the Telehandlers boom with just a 2 x 4 and stacking several 2x4's on top of one another to hold a track loader up in the air and allowing your beautiful children to play around all this. Make your environment a safe environment. That way you and those that help you keep all their fingers and toes and we can watch you take on many more projects. "Safety First " my friend. More important than finishing a project quickly is to finish a project safely. Your awesome Jesse. Keep filming for us.

[@josephking6515]

Nice job there Jesse and crew. Looks fantastic! In light of what we now know about Andrew's excavator, might be worth putting a 20lb extinguisher or two round your workshop along with smaller ones on each machine. It's cheap insurance. *Thank You* for the video. 👍👍

[@singleshot2218]

You did a great job on that machine Jesse! Looks and runs great! Take care and stay safe! God bless! ✝️🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@allanpeters4403]

From nothing to a workable machine - nice job Jesse!!!

[@MySynthDungeon]

Alright ,Hanging with Jesse on a Saturday afternoon! I'll buy lunch,! ;-)! Cheers! Here we go!

[@jamesbailey7785]

Your attention/patients is awesome!!!

[@oldfarmer4700]

It’s been almost 40 years ago I bought a 450, and sprockets, rollers, chains and lot of new bolts and drilling, welding and taping, then clutches, hoses and wiring. Was a project and enjoyed it then but at almost 70 now I wouldn’t want to tackle it today. I’m on my last project building a old 97 3/4 ton dodge now and that’s tuff enough.

[@TheJstewart2010]

Great job on this project. They always seem to spiral once you get into them. I never would have thought of using a brush to paint it. It came out looking really good and as you say, no overspray everywhere. Look forward to your next projects.

[@gwgrote5]

Unfortunately, I started watching this video when I should be trying to go to sleep. I know I can pause it, but I'd rather finish it. Happy Father's Day Jesse! I hope you have a great (relaxing) day! P.S. I've been watching your videos for years and realize you DO have a strong back. However, I'm a Physical Therapist and one's back is only strong until it isn't. I'm not lecturing, just concerned. I have a herniated disc which acts up maybe once a year (if I turn quickly or have bad form at the gym.) The cause of that herniation was a 500 lb patient (in hospital) who decided they were done walking and my injury was caused by me trying to ease their fall.

[@Tim-Sziminski]

Good Job, I like how informative you are that's what keeps me watching. 👊🇺🇲👍

[@crandell85]

What a beautiful opening shot. What a Sky! Great stuff!

[@rafaelramirez4371]

That was alot of work but worth it and educational experience really enjoy your videos looking forward for the next one 👍 👌

[@merlepatterson]

The final drives, idlers, sprockets and track frames made the trip well worth it.

[@jsbsmdauto]

I've seen many people just use a torch to burn off caked on grease, which makes cleanup so much easier.

[@AlexeiTetenov]

1:50:00 good work on getting that bolt out!!!

[@daddybob6096]

This was really interesting Jesse, i learned a lot from you. Just had my 84th birthday recently on May 30, you have been teaching me a lot about many things engineering included. Maybe i'm your oldest subscriber, although i doubt it having regard to this type of man stuff video. Thank you Jesse regards to you, Paddy and Lucas. Uncle Bob. New Zealand.

[@DavidGawel]

Awesome! Thank you. Father, Doughtier and 4 Chihuahuas pass time.

[@josecaballero3305]

Hello, what a nice project, a question John Deere 450 track loader You are stronger than the John Deere 35 track loader Can you tell me what the difference is, thank you

[@donham512]

watching you work on your tractor reminds me of my "chores" when i was in high school .... welding and building up tracks, idlers and drive socket ,,, it usually took over 50 lbs of rod to finish just on side ....

[@cannon440]

2:32:50 Looks like Christmas! One pretty present, well done.

[@karencary3312]

You have the patience of Job. Persistence should be tattooed on your chest. ❤❤❤❤

[@robmosher362]

It is a blessing to to have the garage. Great video.

[@vomlande9112]

Saturday even7ng and a 3 hour Video! Thanks Jesse! Good job

[@craigs5212]

Get a welding torch and heat straighten the frame with repeated heating and cooling. Watch some YT videos on flame straightening, its amazing how it works.

[@makad2675]

Cool video Jesse. Well done

[@muzaferyilmaz4380]

Love your videos Jesse. Keep up the good work. Peace from Denmark

[@scmobileman]

Picasso has your equipment lookin good. A lot of patience to get through all the rust and grime for the paint to adhere. Hope it operates as good as the paint job makes it look.

[@robertjennings5357]

Jesse you are extremely talented and intelligent. A man wise beyond your years! Never cease to amaze me with your incredible work. You’ve obviously been around the block a few times lol. A video can’t expound on all the roads that’s been traveled on. Clearly you have experience and knowledge acquired through time. Pretty cool on making the cap to cover the machine. Nice paint work too!

[@tonygriffiths2485]

The wiring loom looked well dangerous and well done finding that. the new battery cable was a great replacement too. Talking about wiring, poor Andrew Camarata bought himself and all doing new (old) excavator with everything on it for $75K. After only a short while it cauight fire right in the middel of nowhere, gutted completely, a, wonderinmg if the same loom problem might have been the cause. He replaced it with a brend new one with 5 years guarantee etc. The early F16 fighter jets fell out of the sky, a lot of them did. This was eventually found to be because of the excellent quality signal shielding being too brittle. As the wiring looms were fed through the airframe some of the shielding broke off and cause short circuits. I believe that cost the lives of several pilots R.I.P. What a brilliant video this was. They just seem to get better and better. Thanks :)

[@natarem]

Just made it to the end, cool machine and really nice job on it

[@danellsworth9043]

A professional job Jessie, just wonder if the bent frame may have contributed to the badly worn rollers.

[@ronnygraves6380]

Great job rehabbing an old machine. Looks great and the canopy is awesome

[@staconcrete2140]

Damn man that’s crazy your determination way to go. Great video as well.