John Deere 850J dozer with only 11 hours does not run, has major problems with only 11 hours, Why?

[@gordonagent7037]

Best learning channel on KZbin for any apprentice, tradesmen or machinery operator. Absolute credit to all the staff involved, everyone playing their part to make this a top notch channel. Love your trouble shooting process.

[@russellgilson4072]

Three generations working together is really special!

[@ronbuckner8179]

Tucker, I started working for my father when I was 14. He loved me the same way for father loves you. I worked for him until I was 32 years old. He retired and I took over for him, over 26 years we built that parts company from a small mom and pops parts company to distributing to 11 states. It was a great ride, listen to your Dad, it might be tough now but you can hear the pride in the way he talks to you, he sounds just like my dad to me.

[@jarmstrong2843]

A competent diesel mechanic makes a big difference in troubleshooting and getting this dozer running again. A few years ago, I bought an Army M1078 Stewart & Stevenson truck from a government auction. It had very few run hours

[@tedtalotti332]

I have to tell you guys there’s nothing more satisfying than watching diesel mechanics. You actually know what the hell they’re doing. Great job.

[@lamarcooley7348]

Meticulous, logical, knowledgeable trouble shooting and repair is the hallmark of an expert diesel repair technician. A pleasure to watch and learn. THANK YOU.

[@jamesbergfeld5923]

So glad that our government takes care of their equipment like our money.

[@FishFind3000]

They fight so damn hard to take it from us but when they have it they just piss it away.

[@aigarslacis4433]

You do realize that experience of equipment mechanics, operators etc. comes from "somewhere". And guess where the army young guys get their experience ... and yes young inexperienced guys do brake equipment, mistakes are made ... + if you try to tell me that you don't make at least a mistake every week ... then either you are lying or not doing anything ...

[@matthewtaylor3308]

@@aigarslacis4433 That’s no excuse for essentially destroying that piece of equipment, bub.

[@crusader777]

Isnt integration and mongrelizing wonderful, ruining everything in our nation

[@FishFind3000]

@@aigarslacis4433 well if the military had so many of these “mechanics” why could none of them fix this machine? Would you just let a $235,000 machine sit for 12 years having done no work? They could have had a experienced dealer tech come and fix it and then have a working machine… the machine was so new it would have been taken care of under warranty….. there’s no excuse for this waste. If the machine wasn’t salvageable then Id understand. But it was BRAND NEW!!!

[@robert7592]

I enjoyed this video. I do cybersecurity behind a 49-inch monitor so living your life through video is as close as I’ll get to a shop full of dozers.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

We had a 544E wheel loader. At 12,000 hours we burned a valve in the 6059 engine. The head was cracked and after some checking we decided that it was better to buy a new engine from John Deere than to repair the original. The updated engine came with all new accessories including turbocharger, injection pump, starter and alternator. We decided to have the dealer install it for warranty. The injection pump started leaking within a few weeks. That pump had a space between the pump and the gear so the fuel leaked out of a weep hole instead of going into the engine. The tech found the seal had failed and replaced it. A few weeks later, it leaked again so they replaced the pump with a new one. A few weeks later, that one started leaking. They came out to install another new pump. I was talking with the mechanic and I said that there had to be something wrong and I asked if the engine had a fuel return line. He looked at the injectors which had the return lines daisy chained together. I turned out that when they swapped the engine, the head was already off the old engine. The new engine came with a threaded metal plug on the return port instead of a plastic cap and they hadn't connected the return line which was laying on the fuel tank under the engine.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Oh crap That will do it

[@randominternet5586]

Great find! You saved them a ton of warranty work :)

[@jacobday3173]

I was a 1345 Heavy Equipment Operator in the Marines and that was one of the pieces of equipment I operated. Unfortunately it was probably at some reserve unit and never got ran and was neglected. I can assure you at an active duty unit we would do weekly start ups and inspections of every piece of equipment and monthly A PM’s.

[@timothyharlan4734]

Semper Fi. I was an electronics technician. My last 18 months was at CLNC. Retired as a MGySgt.

[@jacobday3173]

@@timothyharlan4734 Semper Fi Master Guns! 9 years, Sgt. I Got done with the drill field on Parris Island and decided to PCS to the Civ Div. Now I’m a Diesel Technician.

[@lutomson3496]

Or robbed for parts to keep others running happens all the time with equipment aircraft etc

[@joehannah1343]

​. Sempri Fi...Camp Gieger SSI 81. 4yr Sgt. When did we start getting new instead of used up crap from Army????

[@quietbrianquiet]

Tucker please take a moment and reflect on how lucky you and Hunter are to have your Father and Grand Father there with you but they are also teaching you. I used to hang around a gas station running to pump the gas and check the oil on the cars and I didn't even work there. I asked so many question they used to say I can hear your Mother calling you better go home. Then they hired me and asked how do you know how to do all the things you do at your age? HaHa. They were teaching me the whole time but didn't realize it. Your Dad and Gran Dad teaching and they want you to learn is a home run for you guys and they are good men for doing it. Merry Christmas to Clintion and Bridgette and Hunter and Tucker. I am jealous how close you guys are. I love it!

[@mrsclinton]

Thanks so much!! 🙌 we are very fortunate!! Very proud of the boys too! Thanks for watching 😉

[@AmericaVoice]

This Tucker guy is going to be one hell of a mechanic that will be able to go far in life! His work ethic and doing almost everything without griping, even though you can tell he is not excited about doing it, but still proves himself! Great job!

[@AmericaVoice]

You are even a fellow Hoosier as well! Heck yeah! :-)

[@raytreherne26]

Yes, Tucker is a fortunate young man being apprenticed to such a good knowledgeable master fitter. Has a very good teaching manner

[@davidwoermansr]

@@AmericaVoice yall Hoosiers lost a good 1 the other day in ole Bobby (The Hammerin Hoosier) Brockway he could wheel the hell out of a derby car but would also help you fix your car like it was his the man had class

[@ruifilgo]

Not exited and mumbling. Thats third generation not seeing how lucky she is...

[@donalddehaven3229]

It’s amazing to watch you work through the process of elimination. It’s obvious you have a great deal of experience. C&C Equipment has to be one of the premier equipment companies of used equipment. True professionals. Love the channel.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks

[@sneakypress]

@@C_CEQUIPMENT We really enjoy your videos 😊 . But the young guy should have some gloves on, rather than getting fuel all over his hands. Hydrocarbon fuels are readily absorbed through the skin.

[@blondelizard5453]

👍

[@jamesmorton8431]

@@sneakypressThese guys run on diesel anyway so no harm done 😂

[@johnweatherford5760]

Well said sir. I agree completely!

[@outtatime4512]

Your troubleshooting methods are solid. I like the way you get to the problem and get it solved. I could spend a day hearing about your upbringing and education around this stuff. 👍

[@everytoolashammer9427]

I’d be lying if I said my heart wasn’t beating outta my chest when he went for the first start. Always an adrenaline rush. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@Craig-vg7kz]

It is a real joy to watch the thought process of someone with decades of experience. It is clear that you sir, know your stuff. Also, you had your Dad in there too? and you are teaching another generation how to think through being a HE mechanic. It was also very refreshing seeing you demand nothing but the very best in terms of refiltering, cutting open the fuel tank, making sure you had a prefilter and valve on the line that went to the engine, on and on, Bravo...Outstanding work! I hope you make a mint on this fine Dozer.

[@dougyurecko6500]

11 hours, YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK!!!!! Sweet machine. Good diagnosing skills bub. It's nice to see 3 generations working together.

[@chippyminton8711]

No different here in the UK, military waste millions in kit, either unused or sold on when totally usable. Costs us a small fortune !!

[@justinmills8084]

I am glad you covered the military readiness. We want them to have what ever they need all the time. Stuff happens and you benefit and that is fine with me. Better than it being scrapped.

[@rogerdalebone]

I spent 2 years in the Army back in the 60's and it's unbelievable how equipment is abused. Government waste is built into the system. Great job as usual guys.

[@tomrogers9467]

Every year is a brand new budget. Unending money to waste. As taxpayers struggle to feed their families!

[@dolphincliffs8864]

Both parties and the unchanging bureaucrats are to blame.

[@erik_dk842]

The military industrial complex only makes money if the military keeps buying stuff. They can't always just leave it with the enemy, like in Afghanistan.

[@jackdbur]

Dozers like that are often part of preparedness loads/stockpiles that are warehoused or loaded on ships for years, cause when you Need a dozer to repair roads & do earth moving you often need it right now if you're military. A couple of days or next week isn't going to cut it.

[@woodywoodzell7746]

I love it, a family working together. Teaching a young man to do it right and build his confidence for the future.

[@gregorythomas333]

A plugged fuel return line and a 50¢ seal took down this huge beast of a machine...wow!

[@BrunoWiebelt]

don't forget the man-hours used

[@thecaptain8773]

@@BrunoWiebelt Pennies compared to the cost of the machine.

[@joshb6420]

As a former heavy equipment mechanic (MOS 1341) in the Marines I have an easy time understanding how they would sell a new dozer that only needed some basic troubleshooting. Looks like a nice replacement to the D7G dozers that I worked on. Good job fixing it

[@JockBlock-vd2ep]

7G is the greatest dozer in history.

[@passenger6735]

That was a very comprehensive fix. I am an engineer but know nothing of these dozers so it was a pleasure to see you demonstrate your methodology. Just a thought but the 'varnish' may have been a tank coating and the blockage in the return pipe almost certainly some of that dissolved varnish that had been in there for years.

[@Hackjob101]

I tell ya what being able to diagnose anything to this level is surely a satisfying feeling. Good job brother, some excellent work!

[@jbkbrand]

Man I wish I could spend a week in the shop to relive some memories. I really hope Tucker realizes the access he has to the wealth of experience with you and your dad like I had with my dad and grandpa. No classroom can teach this stuff. Thanks for sharing and hi from Texas

[@paulmartin8212]

Amen. No classroom can teach the everyday stuff.

[@AmericaVoice]

I know exactly what you are talking about! Although it was my father, because my grandfather was dead when my Dad was 12. He was a WW2 vet and it tore him up mentally. He was 37 when my Dad was born. My Dad is an engineer without a degree. I was a teenager learning stuff and received experience to decades above my age. At 15 I was showing up 30 to 40's unintentionally and they where either hateful or in awe. I know intelligence had something to do with it, but my life teaching and experience truly did the majority of it. I started an entire another career as a Firefighter and Paramedic and reached the top on both as a Former Fire Chief and even did time as a civilian contractor working for the US-DOD in Iraq and Afghanistan deployments. I still believed I learned more with my father and mother with homeschooling before 12 when pulled out of school. I graduated with an GED with the first test at 17. God has blessed me greatly, now I just need some kids to pass it on too.

[@wink9970]

But can you do it without knee and arm complaints? Poor Tucker, worked like a field hand.

[@Papato12]

​@@wink9970Tucker is just learning to work. If he pays attention, he'll pick it up.

[@scottscott6794]

To me that's the way you do business. Somebody is going to get a top notch, machine from the hard work and dedication of these men. Great video gentlemen.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

I appreciate that!

[@michaelburns566]

Not too bad for buying a dozer inoperable and only having to do the few things to get it ready to sell! Nice work on that fuel tank and return line, most people would have never paid that any attention and sold someone a troubled dozer! Y’all definitely do things the right way!

[@johnmhannula]

Did a nice job.

[@randominternet5586]

Why not sand or blast / grind the tank?

[@Heinous01]

Upon starting my excavation company many years ago we used John Deere equipment. Every day there was issues with equipment. It would be a part failure or computer throwing code errors. I got to know the John Deere dealer parts salesman by first name from my weekly visits. We struggled as a new company because of this and decided to replace all our equipment with another brand. Upon doing so it was like a great weight lifted as everything started running very smooth and has done so to this day.

[@KhusheKenworth]

what brand of equipment did you go with?

[@Heinous01]

Komatsu for larger equipment .....Takeuchi for smaller equipment@@KhusheKenworth

[@alanbrown397]

Quality American Design....

[@dalenickles5779]

😊

[@jeffmaloney3181]

It is amazing that there was no other issues with engine, not even blow by. Great work.

[@irvinslagter8298]

This is the first one of these videos that I've seen, and I'm impressed at the thoroughness of the detective work. I'm 78 yrs old, and have been a gearhead for as long as I can remember (which ain't very long anymore) and I enjoyed every minute of it.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Welcome aboard!

[@HashDogg06]

That is all good & well however he didn't really tell us what caused the hose & fitting to block & from what so he maybe unsure himself & that would be one thing puzzling me to make sure it doesn't happen again.

[@reedburke7762]

This video is one of my favorites. It's enjoyable to see Clint methodically troubleshoot this dozer. The word "impressive" is insufficient to describe this procedure. Clint is an absolute professional. Thanks to all of you.

[@danielcollier4401]

Agree

[@dpyles9396]

And this being only the second of your videos I've viewed I'm even more impressed with the integrity and ethic in your work! I AM A FAN! Keep it up. Being 62 years old I'm also happy to see young Tucker in the shop getting his hands dirty!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks

[@leol1682]

Man your the best Clint and love to 3 generations working together and passing the knowledge .

[@johnweatherford5760]

C&C Equipment is hands down the finest shop I’ve ever seen.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks

[@thebear5454]

It's amazing that such a small problem sent this 850 to the auction. Good call & a good repair Clint.

[@cdouglas1942]

The No Run diagnostics are always fun to follow. I might have missed the fix for the frozen tracks.

[@royellam4014]

I like your style of trouble shooting this is the way I learned to do it, and you guys are good at it, I enjoy watching you people solve some of the problems that you run into, You are a tribute to the profession. Keep up the good work.

[@peterclark7879]

Thank you I have been a motor mechanic on and off for forty years and have learned a bunch of stuff about common rail engines from this video. love the way you work.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Great to hear!

[@terryrogers1025]

Enough can not be said for the quality of work you guys do, and you do it day in and day out. On the pressure test on the fuel tank,it said, “no bubbles, no troubles!” Thanks for the ride along sir, great job.

[@jcrdesigns719]

Very nice content and diagnoses Been running dozers for 50 years. Appreciate the answer on the decelerator. It’s not a Case

[@gregstone1306]

I don't think that it would have occurred to me the return line until I damaged the second pump. The real question I have is was the cost of tuition high to learn that? What a nice tractor for someone. Carry on!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Yea It could of cost another $2500 real quick

[@balser6220]

This is great to see a young man learning a valuable trade!!!! Reminds me of ME! My dad taught me SOOOO MUCH about heavy equipment as a kid!!! I am forever grateful for that!!!

[@timziegler9358]

Nothing short of.... impressive! Great job and congratulations on that new 850J. Best wishes.

[@ryanshadders750]

So glad your content popped up in my feed. Union Electrician for 22 years who has always been a very mechanically inclined person obsessed with needing to understand just how things work specially when it comes to heavy machinery and military aircraft. I've followed other channels like yours and can't wait to check out more of your content. Incredibly interesting video.

[@tomwainwright7102]

Tucker and myself have just been treated to a masterclass in fault finding and rectifying the same, by two top teachers, brilliant! yet another video demonstrating fantastic teamwork👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@robertsharp8804]

I think you’re pretty amazing feller sharing all your information and educating people. I personally would rather watch you than lot of other programs. In fact I’d rather watch you on KZbin videos, then watch television.

[@garygoff5332]

Love this video. Clint amazes me at his ability to diagnose and figure out a problem. Awesome.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Awesome to see 3 generations working together and the young.mech doing.a.great.job.

[@ronbianchi7545]

Clints knowledge is just amazing This video should be sent to the military and used for training Great job Clint

[@kevinknight470]

Great job on that fuel tank and taking apart filters for analysis. Some shops never would have done that. Good professionalism and work.😃

[@daveching3772]

Hey guys. I totally agree with your comments about always refuelling at the end of the shift to help to prevent fuel tank sweat and ultimately scale and corrosion forming on the inside of the fuel tank. Great tip, would be interesting to see how many subscribers take this sound advice on board, if they are not already doing this. As always, another great and interesting watch. Keep up the great work.

[@gorkyd7912]

Welp... mine's 2 decades older than me so maybe I'll start doing it but probably too late.

[@jackrobinson6277]

Your attention to detail is outstanding. You make sure the product is like brand new. Great job Clint and gang.

[@t1259sw]

Clint, I've been in industrial maintenance for over 43 years and my most enjoyable times have been troubleshooting a problem, great job finding the plugged return line. Still the slug is a mystery, can't get my thought process past the 11 hours. Great job.

[@DieselRamcharger]

you gotta think of the FOB where this turd was stationed. remember what the military does...logistics. this thing was in some far away place, got fed some junk ass fuel and didnt even make it through its first week of work. them inexperienced 18 year old kids couldnt fix it, so back she went under contract.

[@dps67]

11 hours since new, or 11 hours since last depot overhaul?

[@williamfranklin6283]

I've purchased an ex military genset with less than 3 hours in 14 years. It had a starter relay in the fuse panel which had rusted. Changed the relay works great.

[@DjResR]

@@dps67 11 hours since new, the tachometer doesn't reset unless it's been tampered with._

[@dps67]

@@DjResR depot level overhaul always sent us equipment with new hour/odometers installed.

[@Al-Fiallos]

Yes, keep the tank full and the batteries clean and you avoid unnecessary grief. Great video. Glad to see equipment kept from the scrap pile.

[@johnandrobinmccoy8305]

I'm beyond impressed. Fantastic work. Guys like you and your co workers and family is what makes America great.

[@longfellow5276]

In your own minds, anyway.

[@chipper442]

Tucker is a valuable asset to that shop, good to see a young man hungry to learn and get his hands dirty. I predict a very bright future for him. Great video, thank you.

[@pat36a]

Worked on International school busses. Had rust in the fuel problem clogging up filters . The tank itself didn't rust , it was everything they added to it that rusted . Return tubes, sending units and fittings . The problem was that our fuel supplier was lying to us about the amount of water in their fuel .

[@ronpearce5777]

An awful lot of unknowns to deal with. Brilliant process of elimination. I hope if ever I’m on a flight from the USA back to Englandland and we have an engine problem you and your team happen to be on board!! We might make it down ok!!! Experts at work. Well done.

[@bhv1960]

Great work! I love to see the kids working with you and your dad. Family values, don't see that very much anymore. And teaching them a valuable skill that can be carried on in the process! Thanks.

[@wantedmasters2k]

"was that really necessary" question gave away the man's character, he keeps it cool.

[@chuckbold3888]

I really enjoy watching you and your team work through the issues, find the problem, and then correct it. Another great job by team Clinton.

[@bmrivest]

Take it easy on those knees, Tucker! Jumping from the top of the tracks my not bother you now, but it will 20 years from now after years of doing it. Years of jumping out of the back of the box truck when I used to deliver furniture have caught up with me.

[@bmrivest]

@@localfixx4184 Yep!

[@dannaumann9758]

Good to see a piece of “junk”turned into a good piece of working equipment! You sir, clearly know your stuff! Enjoyed this video.

[@johnpolishak]

Your knowledge is unbelievable. You were calm thru the whole process of elimination. I like the toughness of double checking things especially the fuel tank which in the ends shows you the blocked return line. Knowledge is power. Knowledge is hard to come to these days. Glad you trai ing your son a d learning from the best. Great video.

[@daniele.woodhead1218]

Clint I'm impressed with your detective skills on solving the case of Diesel in the motor, glad y'all got it running, as always God bless y'all from Gaffney South Carolina viewer 🙏❤️💯

[@DozermanLT]

Been running JD.DOZERS for 40 years at landfill. Love have that dozer. Good Job guys.

[@rcosk]

excellent job welding. hope it’s a home run for your company.

[@Kenny-z9p]

Clint knows his stuff , the boys are great but it will be later in life probably before they really realize just how smart and kool their Dad really is . Can’t say enough Clint about your super knowledge and kool teaching .😌🤛

[@petermccuskey1832]

I love to see the torch of knowledge being passed down to Tucker. I have passed on to my three sons and I love sitting back and being a fly on the wall. Great job in analytical evaluations.

[@ProudPapaw88]

Great video, Clinton. Nice seeing you getting to work with Tucker and your Dad. That was almost an expensive paper weight but I knew if it could be fixed it was in the right hands. Then of course I knew for certain everything was gonna be alright when Kevin showed up lol. Keep the videos coming and thanks for sharing.

[@fyreantz2555]

I'm sitting by the smoker, watching you guys figure this stuff out. This is seriously cool!

[@jacobedgington2685]

Really enjoy watching these videos. If I'm ever in the market for a big dozer again I know where I'm calling for sure. Not many people like yall left in this world that do things the right way!

[@townandcountrytallywhacker2968]

I'm impressed with your concise information. Technical delivery, no jokes, no music over voice, it really works for me. You folks must be down near Rutherford County. Looking outside, I see only flat land.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Brown county

[@MartinP1214]

I really like seeing three generations working together. Great memories for your family.

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Clinton what a beautiful piece of equipment! With just a bit of hard work someone’s going to get great buy! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@raycollington4310]

Great diagnosis skills demonstrated here Clinton and very interesting content. Good to see you training the youngster, let's hope he doesn't want to become a hairdresser. Great video, many thanks

[@georgepawlak6806]

It reminds me of the time I got to work on a D9 and a G5 you guys doing a great job the knowledge you have on that old equipment it is truly amazing

[@myfastcars]

A couple of questions: 1. How much did a non running 11 hr dozer cost? 2, How do you know so much about military equipment? 3. How much will an 11hr fully functioning dozer go for? Im VERY impressed at your knowledge, skills and organizational abilities on troubleshooting, repair and management abilities! Im retired Navy and understand where you are coming from on lay up equipment. SUBSCRIBED & LIKED!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks for stopping by I have bought and sold over 40 of these and sold military stuff for many years This one sold for 250k

[@PDYALL]

@@C_CEQUIPMENT talk about a good return on investment $250 new 13 years ago and still worth $250 it’s crazy to think about that but that’s the way it is now lol

[@s.a.t419]

@@C_CEQUIPMENT And the price as is not running when you got it?? Curious

[@jamesakers1175]

@@C_CEQUIPMENT That's probably 250,000 to 350,000 below cost today for that size with the options. Someone got a great deal.

[@ebutuoyebutouy]

@@s.a.t419 I'd also love to know what he paid for it. Doubt if we'll be told. We being ignored.

[@justinwalsh8027]

Just stumbled across this channel and all I can think about is the life that kid has to look forward too. He’s gonna be a mastermind young. Love it!

[@bobblundell2281]

Great job guys , this would be a great addition to DirtPerfects fleet or maybe LetsDig 18 . Chris needs a big crawler with a cab with a heater and air, :)

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Love seeing your son working with you Clint! Great calm direction!

[@paulmaxwell4438]

Great commentary about the readiness needs of our military. Thank you for that and for not running down the wasteful gov. angle. I'd much rather be ready than wanting like the Russians are right now! Love your channel. Hope to visit your lot some time.

[@danielpullum1907]

I can see right now this is going to be expensive!!! Optional equipment needed: JD backhoe/loader and a frigin big fork lift@@@@ LOL Now that the jokin is out of the way, Clint you and your crew are amazing. You are a walking encyclopedia of repair knowledge. I do wish you and your company all the success that can be had.

[@jabbasan12]

Very thorough, I love that you guys do the job properly and don’t cut corners. Clearly customer service and repeat business is a priority. ❤

[@xNicholasWolf]

Having been in the Army, i have first hand watched fuelers add diesel to a 30k generator through the exhaust pipe. So I'm not surprised that you've found diesel in places that it does not belong.

[@bikerdad63]

I understand why the equipment may sit around a lot. But it is a bit troublesome that they couldn't figure out what was wrong when you seemed to figure it out in what seemed like relatively short order.

[@adrianw.1638]

Last week on a maneuver all 18 Puma-Tanks failed. So, if you have a weekend off, you could visit us in Germany. Telling them how to take care of their stuff :-)

[@samrodian919]

Never seen this channel before, I'm very impressed with your work methodology, and giving us clear concise commentary on your step by step fault diagnosis. You clearly know these machines intimately. I'm very surprised the USMC mechanics couldn't troubleshoot and fix it. I would hope the UK Army REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) would have found the problem and fixed it😅

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks for stopping by

[@travelinman70]

US military mechanics have clearly defined working perimeters. Being the average age of 19, they have limited training and experience, so their job descriptions are precise, extensively documented and rigorously monitored. The military doesn't have the time and money to train full scope mechanics to do this level of analysis or work. These guys in the video have decades of experience and the young man in the video probably has more experience than the average military mechanic. I am qualified to give this opinion as I was a US Army tracked vehicle mechanic and we were limited to swapping parts according to a published diagnosis manual. If we veered off the manual, there could be UCMJ actions against us.

[@anthonywilson4873]

I was told in the US engineering you had Starter motor mechanics Alternator mech etc. that is totally different to REMEMBER although they have battlefield repairs and back to base repairs. Be interested to hear if that is still the case. I have grown up in the automotive world non dealer specific and worked on Tractors Trucks Cars Coaches at an automotive technician level. That encompasses all the area Mechanical Electrical Hydraulic. To have good diagnostic skills you need to know how all the systems work and simple trusts to work it out. What we saw here where good practical diagnostic skills. No time wasting or theorising. The guys knew there stuff and got it done. Well done.

[@xenaguy01]

@@travelinman70 I was USN during the Vietnam War. While you are correct about the experience and ability of the average enlisted man, you are forgetting there is also E-5s, E-6s, and E-7s, who *DO* have the experience and ability to do this type of repairs. I have seen a ship's Engineering Dept jerry-rig the main reduction gear shaft on a destroyer's main engine. That is a job reserved for a two month stint in a shipyard, but these guys did it in about 18 hours, with a block & tackle and all-hands hoisting the cover. The Chief PO had his 1st Class (a welder) put a bead around the shaft, and then personally ground it round, and buffed it shiny with emery paper. When they put the bearing back, it slid on with a whisper, and we were making turns for 32 knots 7 hours later.

[@garydillon3960]

John Deere engines sound good. Tucker, you're getting a lot of valuable experience and knowledge working with your dad.

[@timpratten2258]

Great video. Excellent advice about refuelling at the end of a shift. Anything that can be done to stop future issues is well done.

[@sku32956]

Your a great teacher my dad would just yell non stop, Mr Tucker doing a fine job .

[@1summitcity]

I have to say I really admire your attention to details on all levels brother! When I go to buy so more equipment I hope you have what I need because I feel you can truly be trusted and that is a major compliment now days! Keep up the awesome we love watching them up here from the Fort!

[@rexmyers991]

Very nice job, sir.

[@jamesakers1175]

I'd almost bet the government spent more on transportation costs than you paid for this at auction. Awesome video from beginning to end. I learned a lot from it. Thanks 👍

[@DANL2633_]

That doesn't even look like the same machine by the time you all finished. Also amazing explanation of not only what you were doing but also why and how you did it. Phenomenal video

[@mischef18]

Yep did enjoy this video bro, sure a head scratcher as to how the army mechanics never bothered to get this running like you have. Safe travels

[@rico334]

Amazing video !!! I love the work you guys do, somebody's literally gonna get a brand new dozer !!!

[@glennhebets]

Enjoy watching you and your crew work your magic. Always good to see a family working togather.

[@randyharris8669]

That is insane that you guys come across machines with that low of hours. Pretty darn lucky that you all didnt have to do a complete over haul on the engine. Again awesome episode guys. Learning little bits here and there every chance i see your videos. 😊👍

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Yea we were

[@alanclark639]

Add my thumbs up to all concerned - good methodical step by step progress but obviously with a lot of previous knowledge in general and on type. I've been similarly fortunate in snapping up auction bargains though nothing on this scale! Not surprised that it was shipped out as a non-runner rather than repaired in house because things like this happen in big operations - they have a huge amount of kit and unless there's a rigorous work programme - folk tend to do the easy ones or personal preferences first and ones at the back stay there. Mind you saying that - I'm old enough to remember Sgt Bilko - didn't he preside over a particularly recalcitrant motor pool? Met a few of his image this side of the pond.

[@justfun985]

Interesting detective video. The first problem looks like the fuel cap left off (after first fill?) and massive dirt infiltration. I have to wonder if a second fuel filter with a very large sediment bowl should be added? Did the seal on the fuel pump go bad from all the unpowered cranking? The A/C clutch gong bad is not that uncommon I would guess in a desert environment. It was nice to watch someone work thorough the possible issues.

[@danyarbrough7847]

You are gifted young man! Brilliant process of elimination and discovery. Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks for involving you Dad and your son. Hope to see your Mom sometime if that’s possible. She must be an amazing person. Love to see the whole family element you guys have.