Will This Giant Abandoned Excavator Start?

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[@HeavyDSparks]

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[@dancurrier6421]

when's part 2 replacement engine

[@pantarkan7]

It's a Wizard kind of day.

[@dancurrier6421]

whens Part 2 coming out

[@mutchg4ming934]

Is it available in the UK?

[@davemonster2]

7:25 thats a deep squat, you should try but your heels on the ground

[@mileshigh1321]

I love this channel because the only drama involves, a blown hydraulic line, gasket head, or fraid tow strap! All easy to fix, and all enjoyable to watch! Just like this Excavator repair!

[@JackAldrich]

Not only have I learned a lot about engines etc., I have enjoyed spending time watching your team problem solve and work closely together. It is so refreshing to not hear any foul language, politics or other forms of negativity. Just good people helping others and enjoying life. Production values of the videos are awesome as well. Thanks for sharing these great stories.

[@kissthesky40]

Doesn’t everyone have a 3208 engine laying around?

[@sweeptheleg.]

I do, why don't you? 😁

[@GK-gr2mx]

Easy swap 😂

[@SizzStarr]

I didn’t even consider having a extra engine laying around was an available option.

[@wadesmith3400]

I'm tired of tripping on it

[@nathanmahler3743]

Right. I have 2 laying around.

[@carlosrodriguez-xt1ug]

Every time Heavy goes to touch something they play the explosion which keeps breaking me lol.

[@BrandonKnight-il9xs]

And they primed your feelings with the pouring of fuel just b4

[@beckyhardy4129]

this belonged to my brother Van 😢 who we shockingly lost too soon 💔 you guys would have LOVED him! and he, you 🙂 so cool to see you up there helping to get that out of there 👍🏻

[@BFT88]

I’m sorry Van passed so soon 😢

[@CandaceRiley-jz6oo]

Condolences

[@kevinbatley3116]

Condolences to you and family

[@rbaileyrb]

So sorry for your loss. Van we say hi to you as an excavator fam

[@davidskala7652]

I'm sorry for your loss, the cool thing about this video working on his machine is now a bit of your brother that will always be around being shared with the world. Honestly that's more than most people get, some say people die multiple deaths the last one is their name is spoken for the last time and with this video and your comment his name lives on. Rest in peace Van, much love and respect to your loved ones,

[@rickrack78]

Could you build a genset that has a hydraulic pump on it and bypass the motor and pump in equipment? Run 25 feet of hydraulic hose and either piggyback it right on the equipment or locate it close and run the lines? It could be used to run any hydraulic system, at the shop or remote. Just a thought

[@jttech44]

Sure, but, hoses and fittings for this kinda stuff aren't cheap. You'd also have to adapt it in the field, which can be a giant pain. That is a known thing that exists, not for equipment rescue, just portapack stuff for jacks and whatnot. Works well.

[@AquaTech225]

@@jttech44I don’t think money is an issue. KZbin alone would cover any of that cost in one video

[@alkennedy1124]

Make sure you keep van and his memory , with this good ol machine, thanks BigAl California.

[@phillipdickinson8557]

Great video to all the Fathers on the Channel and the great work you all do thank you.

[@zacharyblanco6780]

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there hope you have a good day

[@nielshylen]

Hey Dave! Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your content. The way you combine incredible builds, off-road adventures, and genuine positivity is truly inspiring. Your dedication to quality and your passion for what you do really shine through in every video. Keep up the amazing work - can't wait to see what you tackle next!

[@DjWesRolan]

diesel engines never cease to amaze me

[@gerry-p9x]

I'm befuddled. 😊

[@MichaelBrown-yv4zs]

You guys should go help Demo Matt dig up a cave he found on his ranch.. would be a good colab.

[@jono6379]

75mph is the current record for a tracked vehicle. I would love to see you try to beat it.

[@MosinMan76254]

That's something Cleeter would attempt.

[@logpile1318]

I think snowmobiles go much faster than that

[@jono6379]

@@logpile1318 that's the record according to google 🤷‍♂️ maybe it has to be a full size vehicle like a tank or APC?

[@MosinMan76254]

@@logpile1318 The world record for a snow mobile is 172 MPH so yeah.

[@shotgunman432]

@@MosinMan76254 Well thats tracks and skis, not just tracked

[@mburl]

I bet the feeling of getting a reluctant old engine to fire up never gets old

[@cjcoleman7372]

I've been waiting for the day you're able to use the Black Hawk and just pick up whatever you want to rescue or whatever.

[@lanwickum]

That equipment when you can only gain by trying and nothing to loose . Fun stuff to get going . Try things you never would on good equipment. Then it runs and mostly works!

[@johnt.848]

Nothing to lose either. 😂

[@Epic_Eggroll]

I love these recovery video's! Greetings from Belgium. :)

[@Freebeertomorrow-q3z]

At this point. I think Heavy D has been blown up more times then Wiley coyote. 😂.

[@KingToeBean]

Thanks for the consistency HeavyD

[@rogercrone3628]

You're right they are easy to pop out. That is a good motor. God bless you and have a great day. To you and your loved ones. And your crew

[@dieselpowerolson3075]

Hans in the exhaust was the best part because he’s typically the only guy on the crew that doesn’t like to get dirty.

[@GlazerKing]

lol they don’t pay him to be around the machines for a reason lol

[@andrewlapensee]

Im loving the content lately, KEEP ON KEEPIN ON !!! !!!

[@georgejackson7752]

Heavy D come in you could get it started with no engine you the man🤟

[@waynemarshall5194]

Mr.Dave is a kind man,to let that old 225 breath again

[@gerry-p9x]

Price. New equipment. Lately??

[@paul340mopar]

"Just don't know if I'm supposed to eat the White Stuff" ....You have the option to Spit or Swallow. 🤣

[@myedgex600]

The best of both worlds. A Will it Start video, followed by a Heavy Recovery video when it doesn't. Keep it coming!

[@ThingsWhichArentWork]

Looks as if the timing advance in the high pressure fuel pump is not working... probably gummed up with old fuel and sludge.

[@davidsorensen7438]

Why not make that one video

[@jemijona]

More money earned with two videos.

[@patrickvaugn897]

Fingers crossed Diesel Dave doesn't get another bath in hydraulic fluid 😂

[@thinkfree652]

Starting a machine after all those years is so impressive. It never gets old.

[@ManBoo55]

You have the best video/editing crew on this platform. They elevate your vids to next level.

[@terryou812]

Happy Father's day guy's

[@johnwalsh653]

Hey Dave I love your stuff and your one of my favorite KZbinrs. I think you might be able to help out another of my favorite Tubers with a project. Matt Carriker from DemoRanch has a second channel named Matt Carriker where he has bought an abandoned ranch in Bernny Texas. He gas a bunch of caves on the property and has been digging out one that was filled in back in the 1930s for the last month. He is at a point of more than 20 feet below the surface and his equipment is maxed out. I thought you might be able to help him out. Keep up the great videos and work you do.

[@JamesJ7851]

Y'all have the best luck. All those abandoned excavators just laying around.

[@PetersonLuiz-i4z]

Boa tarde congrats vai amén bom trabalho

[@1camtherock]

My goodness it's fun seeing these video's The will it start on heavy machinery is amazing.

[@lotharschiese8559]

Dr. Watson, a most interesting situation. It needs a simple heart transplant. Good score!

[@lpe655]

Isn't this the one Allen already built a new pin for in the yard?? He had to make a sleeve and then fill it in with weld.

[@default_user_id]

10:00 Not right for Hans to catch the shart

[@jameskelly2515]

These will it start videos are the best! I could watch these all day.

[@VinnieCskate]

WE'RE DYING FOR THE FOLLOW UP!

[@MartinGandy-k1t]

Great job yall

[@charlesallanstewart-kl2op]

Wow another great video keeping us glued to the screen from start to finish , awaiting part 2 please do it quickly my Heart ached for it😢😢 I love these kinds of Videos.....bring it on Boys.😳😲😲😲😲😲 I would dismantle in 3 sections , arm/bucket , cab/engine , Track section , job done , Bob's your uncle & Fannie is your aunt ! 😲😲😲😲😲😲😲🤭

[@johnnyc5587]

Hey Heavy. How are you ? My name is John and I just wanted to say I enjoy your videos and content very much. . Im in my lats 50s and I am a retired Police officer of 30 years and former US Military. Im sorry I didnt put in for some of the items you have given away in the last few years but hopefully I will in the future. Keep up the good work. Much respect brother.

[@Machines.In.Action]

Those old CAT 225s are beasts! Sad to see it in such a state, but with your skills, I’m sure it’ll be back in action soon. Good luck! 💪

[@Mr3Dfan]

Excavator revival are the best videos so far

[@justinasdamkus4350]

I always want be with guys like you to work with stuff like you working it's my dream ❤

[@JesusChavez-li2kc]

Love your videos ❤

[@HAMSOLO86]

I own 2 of the 225's 88' models still purring along. Won't trade them for anything. Got two newer model CATs that are less reliable. Love the content guys, keep it up.

[@matthewgreen3901]

Upside is actually real. I am in the top 1% of users on this app and it's really useful. No gimmicks at all. You cash it out anytime!

[@DavesW]

Sounds fun!

[@joeeyman7503]

Thank you to the whole “Crew” for another amazing day! 🙏❤️😎🤙

[@davidwhite8789]

Not to be that guy... but you don't drive excavators. Get it started and see if we can track it out of here! My favorite episodes to watch. Keep them coming heavy D. I'm from Utah County, and it's cool to see locals cleaning up our beautiful state. Thank you!

[@user-Thebuilderman]

Hey Heavy D, question is out of curiosity. Not even sure if it’s you the read this stuff and although I subscribe and liked this video as well as many of your other ones. This question is about you and not the video. how did you learn so much about diesels? When you do the recovery’s and this type of thing it’s awesome and my favorite of your content. But really curious how you learned soooo much. It’s awesome! Were you in the military?

[@drakemartes937]

I remember commenting a while ago about the intros for these videos and not showing too much to give it all away. This intro was perfect

[@esiebert7625]

Drag it to Pep Boys, they’ll give it the fuel system treatment and you’ll be out of there in 30 min😂

[@KyleRevives]

10:01 HANS MOOOOOOOOVE!

[@theTurnandburn5]

Good man, thank you for filling the filter on camera.

[@llorylloyd]

There's just something about guys working on any type of vehicle/building etc that I just love. Takes me back to my childhood watching my dad and uncles work on stuff. Me always trying to be a wrench monkey. Happy Father's Day all .. RIH daddy 11/02/2022 saddest day of my life Your videos bring me happiness ❤

[@jd8690]

Hopefully you can get it out and hopefully restore it!

[@ReachYourLimit]

Upside really is smooth, never thought I’d see an app I actually use on here 😂

[@Payson_VlogTv477]

Heavyd & their crew is amazing, i love their content. keep up the great work Diesel brothers.

[@jamesgiovagnoli7754]

We used to run a Sullair 750 diesel air compressor for our shop air. One time, one of my operators said the oil was showing a little low, so he put a quart of oil in it. I said '(name redacted)' this thing holds six Gallons of oil, if it's low, we put in a Gallon '. I love the sound of that 6V71 when you open the service valve and it takes off from idle to 100 percent in a few seconds.

[@hunterwagar2965]

I actually laughed at the edited explosion with the switches

[@jickmccivy6327]

Cat 225 first excavator I was paid to operate in 1978 . Soon replaced with a Bucyrus Erie 325 H what a machine ! first with demand hydraulics .and twin detroit 12 cyl diesels

[@JoeSmith-re4wx]

Dave always gets it figured out!

[@Reaper-ef9ht]

I think you guys should do a part 2-3 doing a motor swap on-site that would be entertaining. Love the channel Sparks you guys always cure the boring days.👍

[@UnfinishedProjectDartSport]

Test the rad cap first.

[@allenmenard777]

I get where you are in your life and I know you dont want to miss this because once the sales start you have to buy in.

[@brandontriche9579]

Thissle is very good for you. Peel it cut the stalk up like celery salt n pepper it and mix it with oyster mushrooms with red wine vinegar. I eate it all the time in cajun it is Chadron and shompions. Pronounced ( sha dra on, and sham pee awns

[@theswede836]

Old warrior needs a 2nd chance! 🥰

[@Axial_Andrew]

Choochin' the whole time, right in Hans' face...

[@lahaya237]

Advertising an app that gives away free money is a bit like dating the devil.

[@nzlevim]

Awesome video! Love the 'Will it Start?' videos.

[@susanoemiliovaldezmaldonad3479]

Cheers heavy

[@AllenCavedo]

The editors KILL me 😂😂. That switch panel explosion made LOL hard!

[@kathimeadows7869]

Upside! Been using this app for over a year. Great automatic saving plan!

[@djvelvetgrrl]

Glad to hear from someone who has used it! My perspective is that I gotta spend the money first, so it's not "free money" per se. And, there's the added steps of remembering I have the app, find a spot that has what I'm looking for in the app, and I would want to make sure I'm getting a good deal. I can barely remember to get gas when I'm running low, let alone have the time to stop my travel to look at the app for where around me has gas at a good price. Have you found it to be worth the added steps? I'm wondering if the hassle is a substantial enough net gain.

[@kathimeadows7869]

@@djvelvetgrrl I find it is a great savings plan! I always look on the app when I get to the city I know I need to fill up in. No, it’s not free money. I cringed when Dave was discussing the app. Give it a try.

[@andreihandru]

You should carry an battery electric trimmer with you on this jobs so you can clear the vegetation around the machine.

[@mathiasm3462]

1:05 You can't check your dipstick for water in oil. Water sinks to the bottom of the oilpan since it's lighter. Especially if this thing was sitting for 10 years.

[@johnhicks735]

Go HEAVY D. Spark's I would put another engine in it for sure. Cause it would definitely make that backhoe way more valuable to. Not to mention those cut.,an other missing parts that needs to be put back onto that machine to. Cause I have A good feeling that they really should be reconnected and replaced. That's just my opinion on it though to.

[@thepubliceye]

I oil is sitting for a long time and has water in it, it will separate 100% and the water will be in the bottom of the pan. The milkely-looking oil/water mix is only after you get it running. It will go back to normal looking in a Month or so.

[@anthonylee2099]

You guys gave it the old College Try! Pt 2🤙😎

[@EphyBooze]

I really miss those will it start videos They were the best

[@samuelgutosky3296]

Help demo Matt with his hole! He needs you!

[@-108-]

Where's Part 2??? Almost 4 weeks and 5 videos later, no part deux!

[@pantarkan7]

I like how casually he says "drop a 3208 in there, which I think I have."

[@garyhopkinssr8561]

I really love these kind of videos Heavy D reminds me of my everyday life

[@daysdesigns]

I'm gonna venture a guess that if those damm ads sound too good to be true... they 100% are!!

[@michaelrey3558]

Hans getting smoked out had me laughing. love you Hans.

[@stowjer]

good bunch of lads! really enjoy these vids!

[@dannydonovan9348]

New or take out thermostat, add 1/2 gal of kanoil loosen up rings & injectors

[@adamwiggins8290]

Can't wait until next episode: Heavy D at the ER with stomach cramps.

[@hunterwagar2965]

Always bring a weed wacker and leaf blower, works great for a dirt filled anything to like tracks n engine bay etc, leaf blower helps alot

[@johnhicks735]

That water pump doesn't sound like it was circulating either from the gurgling and chattering sounds it was making.

[@earlinemcgahen3931]

Check out the I beam attachment Mountain Maple Ranch put on his excavator and how quickly it works on his projects

[@dudehuh5491]

thanks not a motor head but always nice to see ol broad back to life

[@morpar318]

I am honestly surprised that these guys do not bring a scythe with them on some of these recoveries.

[@Cavemandave99]

I'm assuming that most of these old beasts they recover get scrapped or sold. I would love to actually see them do a restoration build on one. If they still have that huge one from a few months ago, that was a giant excavator.

[@joshuawalls7102]

I laughed way to hard at the part when heavy D was messing with the toggle switches and they edited in that explosion right after 😂😂😂 idk why but I thought that was to funny