Can I Save this Old Backhoe?

[@joeismissing]

Huge props for going all the way learning and experimenting. That's the attitude needed in life . God bless you and strengthen you !

[@rockman531]

An extra large letter "E" for effort!! 100 thumbs up! Looking forward to hearing the cause when you get it back! Safety first! Jim

[@wayne735]

Mike you gave it all you had. I applaud you for not throwing it. Very good video.

[@jimsutton9143]

Agree, i would have lost my shit after 2nd or 3rd try!

[@gwbuilder5779]

Mike, I'm glad you figured out the timing. Sorry I didn't get to this video sooner, but it has been a rather eventful week to say the least. The last time I rebuilt one of the pumps was about 35 years ago. Looking down on the top of the pump, the inlet and return ports should be your center mark. With the ports facing away from you the center gear will be against the back wall of the chamber and approximately 2/3rds of the chamber open directly behind the ports with portions to each side of center. Yes, if only they had a locator mark on the main housing.🤔 Check on the outer main housing somewhere inlign with the inlet and return ports or the opposite side, there might be a verticle hash mark. I scribe a line or make a small chisel notch on any pumps or cylinders just in case they do need to line up a certain way. Lessons learned from previous rounds of fun like yourself. Always appreciate your attitude young man.🤙

[@elliskinney5731]

I just rebuilt a Parker hydraulic PTO motor. They sent me the rebuild kit for the motor and the most unbelievable, perfect set of instructions I have ever seen. I followed the instructions and achieved success. Of course I hooked it up backwards the first try. Whoever sold you the parts should have included instructions. Ellis

[@chrishelms1967]

This video is the most relatable thing I've ever seen...... If you have never been in a similar situation it cannot be explained......if you have been no explanation is needed.......PS. The Dome light is still not working too.😏

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂😂

[@brentjensen85]

My ignition went out on my lawnmower and so did the Chineseium replacement I bought. I’m 100% sure you helped inspire me to rewire my mower last weekend. I don’t think I would have taken that risk before I started watching your projects.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Well I hope it went well! Also, I'm not liable for any burnt down lawnmowers 😂

[@FlapjackMcGee]

Good for you!

[@brentjensen85]

@@CaptainKleeman oh man i definitely parked it in the middle of the yard for a few days to be safe!

[@jefffrayer8238]

@@CaptainKleeman Hey Mike, Love how you keep the old girl going. We just blew up the hydraulic pump drive shaft on our 555C and need help. I can only find new driveshafts for earlier models. Do you have a good source for the Fords ? Thanks.

[@michael_3985]

Most people would have gave up along time ago. Pierce severance you have. Nice video and you gave it the old college try.👍👍👍👍

[@tdotw77]

**Perseverance maybe 😅

[@smudger797]

Don't forget mike, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Good luck.

[@jimclester4754]

Long ago, I once drove a tractor in the 60s with a steering pump valve motor and to keep the tractor driving in a straight line through the field. You had to continuously turn the steering wheel round and round to the right. This was not how it was supposed to work, I knew that. However, it was manageable, and we just lived with it. However, Mike, I have faith in you. I think you’ll get this thing fixed. Even if you do have to pay a professional. Good luck!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol

[@ryangross5446]

My guess with minimal knowledge is that internal shaft that engages with the valve up top is clocked 180 degrees off or 60 degrees off or something like that. Its related to whatever repositions the upper valve piece. Good luck brother this is that real fun nobodh likes to have

[@CaptainKleeman]

You are 100% correct, just got it back together and working about an hour a go.

[@ryangross5446]

@@CaptainKleeman haha well that's a good feeling. Or it's a bad one because I only knew that much from my own previous errors! Either way glad to hear you worked it out!

[@tdotw77]

​@@CaptainKleemanGood to hear! I hope you got to the 'money shot' on video so we can all see what was wrong! There's nothing more aggravating than taking something apart to 'fix it', and having it do something completely different & wrong after 'fixing it'! 👌🏻👍🏻🛠️🔩🔧🚜🦺 ✊🏻🇺🇸🦅

[@karleck1119]

Good fix Captain did you figure it out on your own?

[@wrstew1272]

@@CaptainKleeman. You definitely have persistence 😂. You are also a victim of poor maintenance manuals. Have had a career of this dilemma 😢. Currently seeing why my radio and turn signals work on accessory position, but not on the on position. For about two weeks……you want a “free” B&B in beautiful Upstate NewYork?😂

[@michaeldurling793]

It's ok to admit defeat after you have given your best. I hope the shop can show you what the problem was and then it will be crystal clear to you and the knowledge pool just grew exponentially cuz you will share with all of us.

[@jimurrata6785]

Green wire to the alternator comes through the battery light. A) if the bulb burns out you will not excite the alternator to charge. (solve this by putting a 512 ohm redistor across the bulb holder) B) once the alternator starts charging voltage equalizes on both sides of the bulb and since no current is flowing, the bulb goes out.

[@pctek3511]

OmG! I would have never thought about that bulb being uses as a resistor. It makes perfect sense now.

[@sdyeg73]

We love your tenacity. Please keep up the great work!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@wink9970]

We never got to see what the Donner Party tried in 1846 so thank you for the ride, and showing what you tried.

[@casycasy5199]

great video.inpressed how you kept figuring all that out.hope you show what they found with it.

[@doug9418]

Mike you have done very well at every attempt, I congratulate you Sir on the efforts, at times I'll agree we have to admit defeat. In your case you took it with a great attitude smile's all the way through. I pray for you to get this fixed up right, God bless you and your family have a great day ya'll.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks and appreciate ya watching!

[@rodabbott4415]

I've got the EXACT problem on an obsolete Char-Lynn steering valve. No shop will work on it because no parts available. A $500 Chinese replacement is the only way for me. Thanks for the educational video.

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

Mike, I got nuthin for a comment . BUT,....love the teachin that YOU'RE learnin! Thanks for sharing your tenacity. Carry on Capt'n!

[@stevehennessy3588]

Man, I feel your pain. I had problems with the brakes on my Bug. After hours of bleeding and rebleeding the brakes, I through in the towel and took it to the shop. My guy had a special "trick" to getting the last few pockets of air out of the lines and - BAM - it was working correctly. I felt silly, but at least now I know how to do it. I'm 100% sure there's just this little "thing" you have to do and it will work perfectly. You just have to pay a guy to learn it.

[@corycoombs397]

I read bug and want to know what the trick is?

[@jojo0420]

Your methods seem very systematic, it's unfortunate you weren't able to solve the problem. You get an A+ for the effort though!

[@maxobara1496]

555 is wearing you down Captain😵‍💫 Time for a break 🤗🇺🇸

[@kcctradio5751]

I feel your frustration, I've worked on many things where the solution was no where to be found. I'm really interested to learn what you find out. Great videos, love your channel!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@Camping814]

What a puzzle! I've chased plenty of electrical gremlins, but pumps are a whole other animal. Interesting seeing you dig into that.

[@dfusit]

Your problem solving skills are top notch, you almost had it. We all have found ourselves in a similar situation, it’s ok, that’s why experts exist.

[@markdavies9912]

It does not say “thermostat”, it says “thermostart” which is the manifold heater. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jefffrayer8238]

You're right, It's aThermostart system used on many tractors including my John Deere 750.

[@garysoykin2783]

Hi captain this is Gary I haven't watch your show in a couple of years it looks like you're doing pretty good I hope you're making some money

[@michaelmullins1290]

The patience of Job I say. I'm glad you have so much talent. Only one defeat in many years. Oh well, most of us don't even attempt half of what you do.

[@benjaminallen4678]

I feel your pain! I've replaced the lifters on an engine twice in the last month and it still is ticking. keep going Mike!

[@gullreefclub]

Lets me guess it’s an LS series engine or you have a mechanical cam you just installed

[@benjaminallen4678]

@@gullreefclub 2001 3.1 Malibu with roller lifters. So basically, yes, its an earlier model of the LS type of lifter. LOL

[@gullreefclub]

@@benjaminallen4678 Like. Slick Willie famously said I feel your pain.

[@vic745]

Determination! Awesome 👍🏼

[@garymessina1609]

You'll get it figured out Mike thanks great video

[@davemclelland9292]

Depending what shop charges in your area My grandpa said "You can make a $150? mistake every hour the job would take at the shop".....as long as you eventually fix it...He was like you....and never gave up......but that's why there are people that are trained and waiting to help you when you really need them.

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

A smart man knows when to ask for help from a more experienced man.....

[@morgansword]

At least you gave it a college try. I did one wrong and so when I started it up it turned so fast that it broke the valve body. Lots of years ago, not sure how we fixed it but best guess was replaced everything and started over. Yeah its painful when that happens but pushed for time and working for a large company that said "Get it fixed or replace it now" and so I am sure that is what happened Mike.

[@Popeyes66]

The Captain see's Orbital Valves in his sleep now,and the Admiral is feeling a little jealous 😂

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol

[@Farmall450]

Mike give it some RPMs to test the alt. It won't charge 14 at idle.

[@rickobbink4674]

Admiring your patience Mike

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@ishure8849]

G'day Mike, an old Auto Electrician told me to check the fuse before I replaced the wiring harness. that Lucas Marelli alternator will need a warning light to excite the field, that extra terminal is a star point output from one of the phases of the stator for a tacho. you should have power on the field wire with the ignition on, depending on the type of reg some had a fuse under the cover, the reg determines the voltage supplied to the rotor via the slip rings depending on the voltage it senses from the battery, if the alternator is good and is earthed, with a main battery supply, the warning light circuit to the reg through the warning light should have ignition on one side of the globe holder and continuity from the other side back to the reg 👍.

[@CaptainKleeman]

That's all been checked, but I definitely appreciate the info and thanks for watching!

[@ishure8849]

@@CaptainKleeman ok so the body of the reg is earthed, you have battery and ignition at the reg you said you checked the earth wire to the reg the N or S wire and w/Lamp wire 🤔 doesn't leave much, put a 10 amp fused jump wire between the main battery on the back of the alternator and the field terminal you should have a small spark about three or four amps then start the tractor and read the battery voltage, if its around fourteen you have a reg problem if its battery voltage it's the alternator, because as you say the wirings all been checked.

[@slowride55]

@@CaptainKleemandid you check the output with the engine at high idle?

[@christoff4735]

I respect a man who uses ’pukein’ as it’s meant to be used. As a verb to describe crud shooting out of something!

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂

[@johnnylindsey5808]

Good job Captain and good luck

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@buddyreed2623]

Hello Mike. I really like the camera that captures the up-close images. I think you may have only had at most seven possible locations for the parts to be in line. I know you were close. You have replaced so many things on the tractor that I hope you keep it unless you find a really good deal with a trade. Have good days!

[@larrymills8527]

Its alot of fun to try and fix wireing and when you get it done and it works .

[@AlexeiTetenov]

Thank you for sharing!

[@paulmartin8212]

I feel for you Mike. It would seem your bench test should give you process of elimination way of finding neutral. I know you will get it right and share with us. Great video although frustrating.

[@fransinyard891]

Good evening sir! Lol! I didn't get notification for this video til 17 hours later! Great video! Much love and respect from Henderson Ga USA

[@garulusglandarius6126]

You are way more clever/intelligent than you give yourself credit for Mike ! The new camera for close ups is working very well.Excellent work, excellent video 👍👍🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@lonniechartrand]

I have said it before, I LOVE your methodology!!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Great try! Keep figuring it out. Thank you for sharing!😊

[@alexosborne5629]

Oh boy..... 🤯🤔 Your perseverance has shown through again ! You may have not got the outcome you were hoping for, but you learnt a great deal about the steering pump 🤓 There must be a mark on the shaft somewhere to line up to, since there is not one anywhere else. 🤔

[@bobogilvie4472]

I love YOUR DETERAMATION

[@iexcav8534]

Just bought a 1988 f450 6.9 dump truck. Thanks for the motivation. Go to look in to some wiring . And a power steering leak. And small whole in the floor board . And I Hope that is everything!! And she will be on the road .

[@timlarcombe9096]

Good effort captain

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@ErikEkedahl]

One note on putting a GM 1-wire alternator on your machine, it expects a high RPM before it starts charging. Put one on my old bobcat and it would charge when I'm running the engine fast, but if I dropped it down to even half-speed it stopped charging.

[@NoPlanProjects]

I feel like you were so close to getting it figured out!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Super close! Got it figured out today. Tried one last thing

[@ronaldcamp6757]

Being careful and completing each job is important if you want things to work.

[@Bman2020]

Some times we need to declare defeat when all else fails you have given all you best as always let’s us know if even the shop knows 👍👩‍✈️👋🇨🇦

[@AGFL83]

Dang, I thought you were gonna figure it out. You seemed so close!

[@IGDZILLA]

Just a thought. Not an hydraulic expert. But if if spins freely one way then it seems to me there must be a pressure imbalance. I would expect a steering system to be balanced. Maybe a valve is not working correctly. I'm wondering if a check ball is missing a spring. I don't actually know there is a check ball at all but it is just my suggestion. PS. Don't get rid of the 555 as some are suggesting. these videos are some of my favourites. I wish you a fully working machine but until then I'm enjoying the show. Nice cliffhanger.

[@noname-nd8ec]

Saw a forum with same issue as you youtube won't let link so the answer was '.its where the return line fits on......losen the 2 bolts so u can move it slightly....' I have no idea what he is talking about but the response was 'yup, just slightly loosen those 2 bolts and tap that cap part upperward or downward to stop the movement.'

[@ianmckay1780]

No idea myself BUT, that suggests you are getting leakage from port to port. By shifting the alignment of the ports, you are cutting off a path from one, to the other, getting a stable no flow condition. The adjustment would only need say 1/16 inch both ways for seal/no seal conditions.

[@SultanOfUmpapabowbow]

There is a time to cut your losses and move on. I think you made the right call.

[@karlmcdonald4394]

mike you got lucky. my father years ago had the steering motor done up in our old tractor and when he re installed it he accidentally hooked the pressure line up to the wrong port and when the engine started it whipped full lock and snapped the shaft in the steering motor. I'm curious to hear what you issue is. 🤘

[@BobOBob]

Half way into the video I wanted to shout at the screen "swap the hoses!" because that way if the problem is in the pump the problem will then move to the other side. I mean, it turned out to be, so you didn't miss much, but that way you would have been more sure of yourself before ever having to take the motor/pump back out. In the long run, I suspect a failed check valve.

[@alanbierhoff6831]

It’s almost the same as watching Wes work 😉😂

[@thebear5454]

You gave it your all Mike but sometimes you are the Bug and sometimes the windshield....this time you were the Bug.

[@everestyeti]

What a shame, thought you had it. Bet though it's something really, really easy to fix. Look on the bright side, you fixed the charging issue and also have an engine heater ready for the Winter. 👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely good things!

[@ken.outside]

I'm pretty sure the switch on the side of the dash is for the dome light.

[@nevillekinsley5610]

Thanks for the video.

[@larrylittletonjr.5305]

Dome. Ha! Would've never guessed

[@songweaver6076]

You the man bro! waaaaay more perseverance than me.

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Mike & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Mike & Friends Randy

[@jimkavalier2831]

Take the old girl to Nascar track and let her have her fun.... turning left all day! 😂😂😂

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂😂

[@keithsuits9792]

I really enjoyed watching but understand your frustration

[@roberthill6393]

Good morning Mike!

[@Richard-C]

great video Mike, hope you let us know what the problem was with the steering pump, and i hope it wasn't too expensive to get it fixed.👍👍👍👍👍

[@GICK117]

Not a failure. You are not a professional. You tried like nobodies business. Good job young man.

[@markh178]

Sounds like a call to Clint on the CC bat phone might save you some time and sanity.

[@tdotw77]

He said in the video he called & talked to Clint....there is only one Clint he'd be referring to. 😂😅🤦🏻‍♂️👍🏻

[@NeelyIndustries]

Mike, do you have the Parker manual for rebuilding?

[@CaptainKleeman]

I do now thanks to an email

[@davidwatsonii9469]

well, you've rebuilt the engine, most all the hydralic jacks, you tag the wall time and again, but you dont give up, you'll get'er done do doubt, good luck

[@diamondgservices1971]

Definitely curious as to what the fix is. I have the same problem, but not as bad. And it’s never been opened as far as I know. She just likes to turn on her own.

[@georgerogers542]

How long have you had the book?

[@Andrew-ky8oc8cq4n]

Could the replacement part be wrong, missing a channel in the correct location or something?

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

Love your videos, dude. I know it's not easy or always possible and my only complaint bud is videos are too short 😅 wish there were longer but not always possibly sadly 😔 🤘👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey I appreciate ya watching

[@jester-gq9jq]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tombauer7330]

Mike, I DO like your new camera.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@rickster366]

What seems to have happened is that age old conundrum Gremlin has invaded your workspace LOL I'm sure you will get it figured out and we will all gain knowledge from it. Your videos are always great best of luck captain

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂

[@chillywilli]

Hats off for trying so hard, but if the manual doesn’t say anything, you better run off to the casino here. I hope the hydraulic shop can help you with this, it would be nice if they fix it when you are able to watch to see what is wrong.

[@robertellard]

Mike can you get a good deal from Clint (C&C) to restore your Bac-oh! 🙂👍🇮🇪

[@tdotw77]

🤦🏻‍♂️😆

[@jimsutton9143]

Very curious as to what the fix is!!

[@markpashia7067]

You were so close there Capt. Of course it is going to spin with air. What you wanted was the air coming out the RETURN LINE FOR THAT SIDE. Once you had it working both sides to the correct return you should have been there.

[@CaptainKleeman]

It should not spin with air. It should hold neutral and push air through the return just as it would with fluid.

[@markpashia7067]

@@CaptainKleeman Oops!!! Not really It would depend on the position of the steering wheel alignment. With the steering wheel "position" centered it should have no "flow" with it steering left it should go into the right cylinder and stop with the right return exhausting. When steering right you should get fluid (air) into the left input and left return should exhaust. The issue was that you did not have any stop points set on the shaft going to the steering wheel post. The two steering cylinders are the stops for both limits. Without stops it can surge past the end and catch another cycle over and over like you had. Maybe a welding rod through the bolt hole on the steering shaft would have worked as a limiter. Oh well, neither of us thought correctly the first round. still not sure I am thinking correct with that crazy double piston design when one (push/pull) would have been so much simpler.

[@Des-kh-41]

Sorry to see you hit the wall after all you fought your way through so far on the donor backhoe - a fix will arrive I’m sure…

[@steveh8013]

So what else got messed up when the commutator ring was broken? I worked fine before that incident. Something else got bent, broken, or misaligned somewhere I would think.

[@devontaeworkman8236]

Love the videos! In the 1st video of you disassembling the steering motor, the 1st thing you took out after removing the cap was a washer-looking thing sliding around. I'm not seeing it in this video and I didn't see it put back on in the last video. I'm not sure if it makes a difference. Maybe that could be the issue. I think you know more about this than I do. lol

[@CaptainKleeman]

It's installed

[@allensharlow7763]

Mike your not the only one stumped?? I can’t figure that one out either, guess best to let the Professionals figure it out 😎😎👍👍🍮🍮😮😮

[@goptools]

Hi Mike. Maybe the old 555 is getting ready to race Nascar, where it only needs to turn left? On the bright side, it sounds like the charging issue is handled. Don't know anything about the way the power steering works so I can't give any opinion there. Hope the fix isn't costly.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Got it fixed today! Figured it out

[@goptools]

@@CaptainKleeman Nice! It looked like you were on the right track with the bench testing.

[@drewhargrave8029]

I think some of the zooms are too close, kind of loose the context of the unit or thing you're working on. Appreciate all the efforts, I know it isn't easy.

[@ohhpaul7364]

Dang, so close yet so far. I am in the same predicament with a lift at the moment.

[@bobmoroney3643]

Remember the old saying "My Mike Can Do Anything". Save the 555 is just one more challenge.

[@lonniechartrand]

12:10 mark, just like “Chinese finger cuffs”!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol very true!

[@tomswindler64]

Mike,you’re a mess.in the good way of course.great video as always,just keep doing your thing.be safe.great video 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@Chico-td2fy]

If you turn left long enough you'll end up right 😊 🚜⚓️

[@CaptainKleeman]

Fair point