Cannibalized ex military John Deere 850J dozer first startup after being stripped for parts

We are back on the 850J and attempt to start it up for the first time. Se what all kinds of problems we got into along the way!
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[@mrbill8542]

Hardest part of reassembly is you weren't the guys who took it apart !! Nice job !!!

[@shanemcdonald6700]

The old girl fired right up.That was impressive.

[@CCscott]

Mason seems like a great dude. He takes the joking well and is eager to learn. 👍🏼

[@tbirdracefan]

Kevin reminded me of a story my brother told me. He worked at a Vocational school and was in charge of a tool room. One of the students requested "A wrench". My brother asked what size? The reply was "A big one" Again my brother quizzed him and told him he had just about any size of wrench needed. The guy then told him it didn't matter as he was using it as a hammer.

[@stevenhayes3241]

Everything is a hammer!!

[@texxasal]

I am completely amazed that that thing ever started knowing the number of parts and pieces that were robbed from the machine.

[@scottyk8017]

Can't believe this was a hangar queen w/as low hours it had!!!!!

[@richardphelan8414]

Robbing parts is robbing Peter to pay Paul temporary repairs that never get properly repaired, Thank goodness Clint does NOT DO THAT, when a machine leaves His shop it's factory fresh which is a breath of fresh air in today's world ,Why did they rob so many parts off a low hour tractor ?

[@wes11bravo]

Maybe some Engineers can weigh in - this is outside my wheelhouse as a Grunt but if I had to guess, it was just faster and easier to use this machine to keep all the others fully mission capable. Wouldn't think this would be a practice that was sanctioned by leadership but who knows - it's probably not that uncommon.

[@at_3831]

Logistics it’s faster to keep certain equipment operational by breaking one to fix many. We often did it with aircraft especially ones high in inspection hrs but a date that is far away of the major inspection.

[@scottc5292]

Maintenance guy with the engineers here. I’ve seen this happen many times during my time in the Marine Corps. Stuff like this happens for two main reasons. 1) mechanics are pulled in many directions with competing priorities. Some don’t get the time invested to become proficient and are just trying to survive the madness. 2) the Marine Corps chose to downsize certain equipment sets to reduce cost and reallocate funds to “force modernization”. We specifically reduced the qty of dozers in our inventory. Once it is tagged for disposal, LOGCOM can give approval for cannibalization. Everything is fair game at that point. You would be blown away by some of the shit we used to do. I always wondered what happened to a nice piece of gear after we got done raping it. It makes me happy that Clint got ahold of this dozer and could right some of our wrongs. This is the main reason I am subscribed to this channel.

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

@@wes11bravototally agree. In a war situation… of which thus dozer was most likely involved a running unit will keep the others running. Less expensive and faster gor parts than ordering from out of country.

[@billtheunjust]

Machine A has a part that will take a week or two to get, machines b, C, d need parts that will take a few days. There are parts on machine A that can get b, C, d all running by the end of the day. Then when the parts come in they can all go on machine a and your back to all 4 working.

[@petermccuskey1832]

Really good work going over someone else's lack of knowledge.

[@Edward_John]

20:58 When you plugged that in and that buzzing started I was sure Kevin was getting electrocuted.

[@glenquagmire828]

You guys are technicians, detectives, and magicians, but you make it look so easy.

[@thomas4844]

You guys are officially my favorite KZbin channel, for whatever that’s worth.

[@michaelburns566]

Clinton you definitely bought a can of worms with this one! I was in the Army and deployed twice and have seen people take parts off a perfectly running piece of equipment to fix theirs for whatever reason if it’s not being used! So there is a possibility that nothing was wrong with this dozer it just belong to another unit and wasn’t being used so they parted it out!

[@patrickflannigan-f2p]

That Block reminds me of when i was a kid when my uncle took all of the tubes in stuff out of one of those old console tv set and had an idea were they all went back together. He then needed the TV repairman to put it all back together

[@bobblundell2281]

LetsDig18 really loves his D7 you guys rebuilt ,I know this one will turn out just fine also great job guys

[@rfaulkner9597]

He does love it but is driving sausage fingers crazy scratching all that new paint

[@kingsley2565]

"if you guys liked what you seen today" hell C&C, there's not been an episode I didn't like. Always learn something...helps me to know when my guys are selling me BS. And that kind of education is much appreciated.

[@scottlee1211]

Truly enjoy watching you guys rebuild the army equipment…no wonder we have the deficit we do…equipment like this just left behind…glad you can get your hands on it and bring it back into the working class!! Thanks Clint! 👍👍Haven’t seen your dad around the shop in a while hope all is well with him!!! Take care guys.

[@steveanderson4768]

Government is very good at creating a big bucket of fuck !!!!

[@billvandorn5332]

Many branches of our government, local, state and federal work on the principal the only way to increase the budget is by damaging equipment and supplies and then request them for the next year's budget. They work on the backasswards theory that if you don't use the funds you won't get it next year and that's just damn silly not to mention a financial burden on the taxpayers and clients. I've known of some agencies who intentionally break their hand tools at the end of the year to get new ones. It's a damn shame really

[@michaelbingham7422]

Looks like you bought a dozer kit...some assembly required 😂

[@redrickvann9877]

Watching y'all work on these machines is a lots of fun. I can't believe that it fired right up on the first try, after being torn apart like that. The shape of that dozer, I can only hope that it was almost free. Y'all do great work. Great video.

[@alanbierhoff6831]

You guys make it look so easy. I love these “back from the dead” videos 😊

[@daviddziegielewski653]

A talented group of guys. Glad to see that your teaching your son's the trade. Keep up the good work and videos

[@jclark2743]

It’s amazing the knowledge you have on those dozer systems!

[@brianhoward6896]

Good Job 3 BUBS! Clinton, Kevin and Mason

[@kensmith8832]

I worked a job where I was processing items to be auctioned by the company. My supervisor had me remove all the expensive parts and place them in storage. The funny part is those parts were never used and ended up in a landfill. He knew every part by their value, but he had no plan on how to use them. He reminded me of an Army private with no understanding of the real world. It would have been better if the parts were sold in the original auction.

[@craigculver1933]

The level of detail and the commitment to putting out the best product possible is rare these days. You and your crew are top notch, Happy to see men take such pride in their work. Thanks for the video.

[@carrier08]

You guys are genius! What a puzzle but it’s getting there 👍

[@stephena2390]

“He was a pusher bub” 😂

[@everestyeti]

What an unholy mess that control block was in, thankfully the Jedi Mechanic that is Clint and his apprentice Kevin were able to put it right. Like the way that hydraulic valve was replaced with a rag, if only all repairs were that simple. 😎 She certainly sounds sweet!

[@glennhebets]

Worked your magic again. Good job

[@robertcapetola3986]

Clint do you have an amazing channel? I’ve been watching your show for about two months now and I’ve seen about 40 episodes. I am amazed that your mechanical ability Kevin however I still don’t quite get he seems to be a missing Link in evolution barking out singing out, gesturing out, holding his hands on his face as he laughs. It’s an amazing thing to watch. Thanks, Clint

[@richardphelan8414]

The funny side kick 🙃

[@robertcapetola3986]

More goofy than funny

[@jimposey8542]

From Columbus Indiana....I found your channel from Chris in NC and Mike down in Derby. I love what you and your team do to rehab good military equipment. Would like to see the Seabees get rid of all the new equipment in warehouses down at Biloxi. That's a gold mine.

[@37903eral]

At least they did plug a couple of holes. Your guys along with your knowledge is top shelf. Enjoy your videos. Thanks. PS give Mason a break. He's just youngster. 😊

[@jlconway]

Didn't expect to break out laughing at a dozer rebuild video today. Good work you guys. XD

[@huilong2091]

Really cool how you sort stuff out.

[@randycarpenter2914]

I got faith it will all work fine. You do good work at the shop.

[@hereintheuk2991]

Great to see a new video from you guys. Keep them coming….UK

[@liamterry5301]

What a babe that thing is!!!!!! Almost like you've done this a few times Mr.C!!! Have a blessed week Mrs. C and team!!!! Tell Kev he better not be bashing my Harbor Freight wrenchs together!!! LMBO 😂🤣😭😜

[@russelllmetcalf]

You guys have great patience.

[@Jammer.1]

Kevin & Mason both are turning into a very good mechanic & in 20 years they can take over the shop & you can kick back in the office on your own hours ! I like how Kevin started as a painter & just jumps right in on everything not afraid to try anything !

[@williammatthews2948]

Sometimes ya just gotta laugh, after Mason cleans up about 3 gallons of hydraulic oil. Lol.

[@pds8311]

I am impressed that you guys are able to put a parts dosser back together . Good job .

[@davidcokley1929]

Awesome work fellas. You'll have the big green machine going like a champ in no time. Is it possible that dozer only had about 125 moving hours? If so, it's going to make someone a very nice dozer when you guys are finished with it. Take care guys.

[@arthurbiringer5676]

Can’t wait to see the next video!

[@roberttharpe8324]

Great job, guys. I have no doubt that it will be up and pushing soon .

[@bernardtowner6473]

Brilliant just love the way you guys work together.

[@philstreeter9703]

Great video as always. I'm looking forward to the next installment of the laurels & Hardy show. Thanks.

[@johnbosse2527]

Engine sounds great and was super easy to start. Hope you guys keep fixing the army stuff!!

[@CharlesSmith-ty2ce]

Thank guy's got lucky lucky lucky on that one 😊😊😊

[@wesleymonske8103]

Yay it runs.

[@MrChevelle83]

very impressive work there. im a hobby mechanic and i wouldnt even know where to start if you gave me that dozer. lol. id have to buy one that was at least fully assembled. whew!

[@theundergroundesd]

Unbelievably you got it running! You are going to miss Mason when he leaves. Good job. Keep up the good work.

[@TimmyMoza]

Hahahahah. ‘Some people’s children’. Best line of the day…

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Thanks for sharing guys always very interesting 🦘

[@vintagekyoshodotcom]

I just love watching your channel! I can't get enough of the work you do. It's nice to see after spending 7K in parts it starts right up!

[@amalfi460]

This channel should have a million subs. Cmon spread the word

[@DouglasLaws-e3h]

I’m so glad y’all don’t swear on your channel thank you so much

[@tux1968]

This is the best project so far. Amazing work bringing this one back from the dead.

[@donalddehaven3229]

I have no doubts whatsoever that you will be pushing dirt in no time, Kevin will work his talents on paint, and some happy customer will be purchasing that dozer. I’m convinced that you guys can fix anything. Love the channel. Now I have to wait until Friday

[@David-dq2zs]

Hard to find a whole company with what I see as a great attitude . 👍

[@lucmarchand617]

I bet john deere dealers must get smile when walk in.clint must courage both hand.i work myself lots year ago banister pipeline bought equipment from repo from bank.i mess up i discover open can ants yup.the invoice was nonstop from cat finning.repair this dozer it will take lots patience and time.thank fix insane job.😮

[@bradlewellen7461]

I still say you could have called DP he has a rolling parts stock for the 850J. 😅

[@brianelliot2719]

Clint, thanks for helping and mentoring Captain Kleeman… you both will do well together.

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Clinton Kevin and Mason great video,looks like you have a way to go on this one! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@lgun1]

Wow, that POT that you paid $500 for looks an awful lot like a GM Throttle Position Sensor that I pay $15 for. Must be the JD upgrade tax. 😂😂

[@dansbrown1313]

Thank you Clinton, your videos are awesome and a lot of fun! Mason seems to be a perfect fit for the C&C shop, he doesn't seem bothered by you guys blaming him for things he didn't do and wasn't asked to do and he just keeps smiling, as he learns how the pros do things and he even gets paid for being there! I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that if the shop work slows down, Mason could get part time work at the circus, because he already knows a lot about working with clowns. :) Love your channel. Cheers from Canada.

[@localcrew]

That birds nest launch was LIT!

[@cullenmiller8170]

I’m glad the engine started and runs well. Hopefully there are no other big surprises besides that final drive.

[@johnwesner3935]

It's truly amazing to see the knowledge of these machines. Wouldn't it be something if the missing seals were the cause of this becoming a parts depot . Federal dollars at work!😢

[@arthurbiringer5676]

Without Kevin’s Sausage Fingers you’d be up the creek without a paddle!!

[@Retired11Z]

Can’t even imagine what it would cost to fix that with new Deere parts.

[@kaboom4679]

It's telling that the military can't even afford them , lol .

[@johnrobichaud130]

He had 7,000 in parts on the table for openers

[@Londondayasmyself]

Had no doubts would start since you guys are the chit.Great job as always.👍😎

[@Dan.Whiteford]

It is wise to keep in mind that that machine today brand new on the Dealers lot is I understand well North of $250,000!! Even with approx1000engine hours on the clock, which is effectively very little in the life of that machine, it will be a excellent purchase for someone needing a hefty bulldozer.

[@johnrobichaud130]

The biggest benefit is that the dozer doesn't have all the emissions crap

[@justinmills8084]

If I win the tools and tool box. Could we give it to Mayson? I would love to see him get it are something. He is a kid with the driver and not afraid to get dirty. Just saying

[@alithemagicbum]

....what a great idea. You are a good man, everyone else would be me,me👍👍🍻

[@csnelling4]

Thanks Clinton and guys , this is great project!!! 🍺🍺🥤

[@maxnex7676]

I question how a dozer can have over 800 non moving hours on the engine, that smacks of incompetence. Great video Clint, thanks guys.

[@jamescole1786]

11/7/23; 850J needing lots of fix up...this is a very interesting & teaching video on many different levels. Sooo many components to test/replace/swap hoses/buy many expensive parts & lots of trial & error with more drive gear& track pieces yet to come...Clint, you gotta have the patients of a saint😇. Good to see son Mason working along side of dad, observing & learning OJT. As an armchair viewer, curious about these big machines, you (comments, camera, lighting) show the 'what/how/why' the numerous components fit together for one big machine to work smoothly in rough terrain. Will be waiting to see you (your team) finalize & do several test laps around your super shop! Stay safe & carry on!🔧⚒️👍😊

[@andrew-cm3zn]

We got a dozer worse than that ,we couldn't get the engine to fire so we removed the engine to find that the conrods had been removed so that was a laugh but lucky for us we had a another engine with a busted head so we robbed parts to get the engine running,the gearbox and final drive was a big ball of fun no hoses or motors but it was a huge ball of fun

[@williamd6967]

Awesome shop vid awfully impressed with your knowledge of all this shit!! PS Let's dig is pissed about his 2 missing engine panels.

[@NeilMaclachlan]

Its great your getting the dozer fixed up.....stay safe guys

[@jimhoran5445]

I can’t believe I missed the first part! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Frank-Thoresen]

As a Norwegian I am happy to hear them calling each other by their names and not sir each other. We do the same.

[@samtorres711]

Great Video. Keep up the good work.

[@ChristopherBrown-qj8sx]

Thanks!

[@robertford.spendmonthshere1667]

Was uncle Scott in the shop for 2minutes..please do a video of him working and getting dirty..than maybe he can have his man care back...lmao

[@robertford.spendmonthshere1667]

Your a good sport uncle Scott. Cheers

[@rudyrivera7426]

Mason! Is a fine young man! Another great video! “ for how many parts missing! You must have gotten a deal on the dozer “ 😅! 👌👍

[@jamesgray6123]

I really enjoy your mechanical humor that you have and I enjoy watching your repair these dosers I ran 1 for a little while I can honestly I'm not an expert but no means but I did enjoy the time that I had with them

[@michaelhartloff3833]

That thing fired up like it hasn't even been sitting for a day

[@rickydonahue1586]

When you said some people's kids I had soda shooting straight out of my nose!!! My dad used to say that to me when I screwed something up!😂😂😂

[@willblackerby9055]

That’s the first one you guys have worked on that I had my doubts about. Well done. 👍🏻🇺🇸👍🏻🇺🇸👍🏻

[@mtnman6942]

The motor started right up, sounds good. Thanks for taking us along 😎👍

[@Old-bold-pilot]

At the end of VN war the AF was trying to return bombers (B-52) that had been used as parts supply. We drew an aircraft that was deemed flyable by the mechanics. Long story we had to taxi back 3 times before take off due to engine & electronic problems. Did managed to fly the beast with 4 other planes back to the states. Upon landing we had 3 engines shut down, single radio working, no navigation equipment , no radar & many other problems. One of the other bombers kept asking “what’s broken now” however stayed with us in case we had to punch out. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😇

[@michaelmullins1290]

Kevin has some great explanation quotes. I'm just glad you're good enough to laugh while troubleshooting. I call it confidence.

[@michaelbrausch8874]

Clint do you think Mason would become an expert heavy equipment technician one day?

[@charlescheatham4524]

Love to see how you are able to take these almost junk tractors run so well. Amazing to see how much knowledge you have.

[@robertbrady9597]

amazing job on it an awesome video

[@phil10000]

Y’all have an awesome show thanks for taking us a long.

[@mib20000]

10:48 Clint says. do you like my see-through window? All my years I thought all windows were see-through LMAO even missing ones

[@markmercnut]

C&C staff is awesome, amazing it started 1st crank, looks like the gamble paid off can’t wait to see it move

[@UncleManuel]

This dozer had the horn button wires cut? THERE YOU HAVE IT! That was the main problem with this dozer! 😂😁😜

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

Good job Guys, the parts list was very expensive and you are not done yet, however this one is not your first Rodeo and I am sure you would have bought it at the appropriate price, one thing for sure when it is finished it will have be completed to the highest standards just like LetsDig18's D7, by the way that sounds awesome when its working hard.

[@jimhancock5047]

A parts 850J provides primo tractor video content! The engine sounds good so hopefully the planetary is the worst of the carnage.

[@bubbagreensmith7174]

Good job undoing a mess that you had no idea what had been done 👍👍

[@rhondasweeney7271]

I never thought that engine would start up so quickly with all the stuff that was missing! But low and behold It works! Great job, guys!! 😊