Putting Old Backhoe to Work for the First Time - Breakdowns Included!

This Old 555 Ford Back hoe has definitely been a learning experience, but I'm finally able to put it to use today! see what breaks this time and how I fix it!
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[@jdelbrid]

I'm always impressed with your tenacity. You have the most positive attitude on KZbin. Hopefully, it is contagious. The world could sure use a contagion like that.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching

[@patrikpersson9446]

Amen to that! If would go blind i probably still listen to captains hilarious comments with a big grin ear to ear😂

[@bobcriss600]

Capt’s tenacity and willingness to try new things has inspired me to do some welding. Mike, if you’d remember me mentioning that to you before about welding….you said, ‘just give it a shot.’ Well, I did! And it turned out half decent! Thank you!

[@bobcriss600]

Capt, a suggestion for that hydraulic fitting… 1 3/4 then try to find a piece of metal pipe about about the same size… and a small piece of hose to “join them pipe to the existing piece with hose clamps…then do the same on the other end connecting the pipe to the hydraulic hose you bought… hope this makes sense….

[@michelgrenier1878]

A used backhoe is a full time job for a novice mechanic ! I am one of them .

[@Denkar11]

You know it's going to be a good day when you wake up to a video by the Captain.

[@WatchWesWork]

Kleeman makes everything into a log skidder.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Wait until you see how well the FUBAR-RU pulls trees.

[@everestyeti]

She certainly sounds sweet, which is credit to all the hard work you've done. Let's not forget as we get older leaks become a fact of life, how old is the 555? 🤣 At least she's not stuck in a care home, but able to live out in the community, feel useful and has someone to care for her. 👍🤗

[@CaptainKleeman]

Running pretty smooth for her age for sure!

[@jameslockhart3102]

Stay with her. That machine will be awesome

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks James

[@thomasyarosz1191]

glad to see you got the ole girl reserected she should be more than enough machine for the homestead good luck with those wasps

[@kirk467]

I’m glad that you rescued a still good piece of equipment from being scraped Mike, I bet it feels good to you! There’s going to be problems until you get her up to par again but that’s obvious just don’t get discouraged ! I think you’ve done an awesome job getting her going Mike, you should get years of use out of her! Just keep her maintained and I know you will brother! Awesome, Kirk from Louisiana and thanks for sharing my friend! Sending prayers to you and your family my friend! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 I really like watching these videos too Mike!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Kirk!

[@robh.8214]

Classic Kleeman…. Wear the brightest yellow sweater when working on the dirtiest nastiest piece of equipment!!!👍👍😂😂😂

[@CaptainKleeman]

The color of the shirt doesn't determine the amount of dirt on it

[@josephzickert4051]

Hot darn Mike. That is so cool.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks

[@aleastwood1698]

Yes about time

[@DavidB-Scotland]

I've known many temporary fixes that have lasted forever - sometimes 'good enough' IS good enough! Your positive attitude is an inspiration. Great video again, thanks Captain.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Exactly!

[@johnbradbury433]

Told ya Captain. She will look after you. Keep looking after her and she will reward you. What a lovely video from you.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Way to work forward Captain Kleeman. 💪 power on and keep making the uploads.😊😊😊

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you, I will

[@rickallen9382]

Never give up. Quitters are losers

[@garulusglandarius6126]

Do you ever sit down and relax Mike ? 😂🤣 Your hard work ethic is inspiring as is your humour and patient positive outlook on life, you thoroughly deserve all your successes ! Best wishes from Britain 👍🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@CaptainKleeman]

All the time lol

[@edwinfleehearty8306]

She is sounding pretty good

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks

[@zzirSnipzz1]

Handy machines backhoes

[@jimmytew9468]

Your getting there! All it takes is time, money and the desire to get it done. But MONEY is always the greatest problem of all. Great job.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Captain Kleeman

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@randyschneider6086]

Got close to 50000 hrs on my 1972 580B case still in use every other day

[@jimsmith8789]

Oh heck yeah Captain she’s starting to come together!!!! Way to go

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@Metalmaxm]

Always like to see the mechanical stuff. Keep up the good work!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks, will do!

[@Skoalman]

Your persistence is awesome Captain! She sounds great and she keeps getting better and better. Hang in there and before you know it she'll be good as new. Can't wait to see your next adventure!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching

[@chillywilli]

Bit by bit it is getting better. Makes a nice tool for the small jobs around.

[@chriscampbell2327]

I have really enjoyed the Ford 555 project, you are slowly getting back up to running condition.👍👍👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks 👍

[@UpstateBrushControl]

Looking good!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey thanks man! Pretty excited about it.

[@vic745]

Love the way you always seem to find a way to get out of a bind. Good job Mike

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@kirksmith1973]

She sure starts nice!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Yeah she does!

[@davidcolesr.8628]

It’s Always good to find Time to Catch up on your Shenanigans 😂😂, Good to See You Sir

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for stopping by David!

[@joeanonemouse]

12:54 🤣🤣 Man, it's one thing after another with that hoe! 😳🤣 Seriously though you're working your way through the issues one or two or three at a time 😁 and eventually you'll get them fixed. I am looking forward to it and in awe of your great attitude. Great video. Thank you Capt. 👍

[@rickster366]

Your gaining on it !! That hoe sure will be handy for you. Always nice to see someone use a little knowhow and get something accomplished rather than just quitting. Hats of to your perseverance on tasks!!

[@neshotah1976]

It's the Little Victories that keep us going. Thanks for the Great Attitude you show!

[@CaptainKleeman]

You bet!

[@andyhawkins9541]

Lol couldn’t be more hooked on your journey with this machine and am always blown away by your ability to grind away regardless fixing endless issues with a smile well at least on camera 😎🇬🇧

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@scottlee1211]

I bet every time Clinton at C&C watches your video on this backhoe, he counts his blessings that you wanted this piece of equipment!!! You have a lot of patience!! Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelmoran6861]

Hi Captain What can I say. Your dedication to making non-stop action videos is impressive. Who else would blow so many lines for their audience. It is a sign of spring coming when wasps start to bother you. At least you won't have wasps setting up shop in your lungs, with the amount of spray you must have inhaled.😅 Thanks for sharing Michael (from Scotland)

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching

[@Jimmyfisher121]

Where their is a will there is a way, or necessity is the mother of invention. well done Mike good job.

[@katherinerose446]

I actually caught myself stretching my head and moving my phone to see down in there to watch you work 😊

[@peterking-of7se]

Can't wait to see your next vid on boat

[@CaptainKleeman]

Me too

[@jameskaufmann4260]

Wish more people had your work ethic! You make watching your videos fun.

[@CaptainKleeman]

I appreciate that!

[@stevenlatham4397]

I love that backhoe. I grew up in a little tiny town of around 140 people and that’s what the city owned. It was the town work truck, snow plow, excavator, loader; he literally used it everyday for everything. It was named “Old Yeller”

[@maxobara1496]

I thought she almost made you lose it, classic cry for help😂👍🇺🇸

[@peterouellette3874]

Nice going Mike

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks

[@rickbell3402]

You’re getting there, Mike! I have no doubt!

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@OneEyeCustoms]

How nice is it to own a powerful pc of equipment!!! Makes project so much nicer!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Should come in handy

[@dondwyer3679]

Yay! Great job, Mike...she does what she's supposed to do! Lots of figuring and hard work on your part! I guess it will always be something, but you are closer!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Making head way

[@johndernberger1961]

The triple nickel looks great! A few issues, but nothing that can’t be fixed.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Agreed!

[@craigsmith8217]

Your wife is a saint!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Indeed

[@tomswindler64]

Mike,you’ve done impressive job,from what you started with to what you have now,so you got few more hiccups to work thru,not too many people can say they have done what you accomplished and not doing this for a living.and not bad for a firefighter.great job as always,keep doing what your doing.👍👍👍😎😎😎👨‍🚒👨‍🚒👨‍🚒

[@jimwhite5964]

Congrats, Captain…you deserve to have the machine working, after all of your efforts! Thanks again!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching

[@claudethomas8084]

Keep plugging away, eventually you will have all the bugs worked out and it will make you a great machine to work around your property. Your doing a great job.😁

[@morgansword]

I admire the tenacity of working through those hillbilly addons, finding simple ways to keep it in operating order. If it was going to a job sit, the money needed to make it a commercial machine would happen just as if it was your work truck... just that simple. I don't see it going to Sema for the battle of backhoes but who knows, It is the Kleeman channel so expect the unexpected to stay in the winning loop. Keep it simple is the absolute right way and ya did gooder than heck

[@CaptainKleeman]

Wait there is a battle? That sounds like good content to me

[@grandy0406]

Awesome stuff. Your Determination and dedication is amazing. I really enjoy listening to you handle the almost never ending discovery of problems without any apparent increase in your irritation. What a great example of a first-class attitude.

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@blackjackuk79]

That is a real Thing Of Beauty 😊 Love watching you tag team in the shop so good. Just chilling watching the big screen having a cold Beer 🍺

[@RogerM88]

Here's an idea for a next video about this backhoe build. What's better, fixing an old backhoe, or buying some Chinese brand new backhoe.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Fixing an old backhoe

[@lomans2]

Ask Aaron to weld a reducer to on both sides, make both inch and half. Less specialized hoses equals less expense.

[@CaptainKleeman]

If I was gonna weld something I would do it myself. Thanks for watching

[@philipfleming3546]

Looking good Capt. Love the Yankee ingenuity, keep the videos coming, the laughs smiles and OMGs keep us going.

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@lonniechartrand]

I can see that you are going to have a lot of FUN with that backhoe!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Yup!

[@leol1682]

Very good job Cap, man you have patience to work on the backhoe .

[@joycefuller9177]

You are one talented young man! Love your videos.

[@CaptainKleeman]

I appreciate that!

[@timharris4874]

Good job Captain!

[@terryrogers1025]

Stay the course young man, you are going to win, and the triple Nickel is going to be the go to on the homestead. When you getter done you are going to know what you got for a machine. Thanks for the update sir.

[@CaptainKleeman]

You got that right!

[@andyjaffray419]

Good to see you back on the backhoe mate Andy from Australia

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks 👍

[@Sparkey]

😍 All that hard work is paying off. You love to see it.

[@HootMaRoot]

Great work I hoped you would get lucky with the hydrolic lines as that's usually the expensive part of saving older equipment. But she is getting these and is now able to be worked, she will soon have herself paid off with the extra work you can get done round the homestead

[@CaptainKleeman]

She's getting there slow but sure

[@Camping814]

Such a fun project, especially now that you're making some real progress on it.

[@nevillekinsley5610]

Great video well done on the hoses.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks 👍

[@jafo9346]

She's really coming along nicely. You've done one heck of a job so far Captain. Especially changing the backhoe pattern. I like the sound of that 555 too.

[@thomaspetroff9117]

That Power Steering pump on the front left of engine has it's own reservoir. Take the cap off and I bet it's empty. Those pump seals are known to leak PS fluid into the crankcase oil, diluting it. So I have in the past used the same engine oil in that system, occasionally draining off the crankcase as needed to keep proper level until I get time to remove pump and reseal.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Correct, I run a through a quart in about 10 minutes 👍

[@thomaspetroff9117]

Wow That's bad. Your right that needs to be the next project so you don't burn up the pump, needing a simple reseal. But they are plentiful replacements on the web. Great Job on the old Ford.@@CaptainKleeman

[@CaptainKleeman]

@@thomaspetroff9117 thanks!

[@darknightin1105]

your tape mesher went throw the case and in to the tall grass if you dint find it ^^

[@thesmallenginekid]

31:07 thats how I justify all by terrible purchases. "At lest it has like $12 of brass fittings" lol

[@CaptainKleeman]

🤣 it's the little wins that keep us moving forward

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Thanks for the Thursday morning video. Very much enjoyed it you are working through all the kinks.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching!

[@nathanrichardson1351]

"Through the process of wiggles!"

[@michaeld_68]

And another day closer to getting her done!!!!! 👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@4051a]

Everyone needs a TLB in their fleet. It won't be long, and you will have all the problems worked out.

[@johnhanson4795]

cool my dad in late 70s had a case backhoe that thing constantly broke he dug foundations for new houses he was poor.but every sunday after church i was just little then he drug me with him and my german shepard and we had to work on it so it was ready for monday.we lived in mn so it was always so cold shivered whole time for hours

[@kennethoblenesjr8493]

I love your perseverance on this project, I think it going to be a great machine for your little farm. 👍🎅🏻

[@CaptainKleeman]

I think so too!

[@karij3349]

One day that machine will be like new😊👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hope so!

[@mikenixon9164]

Looks like a good machine.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Getting there!

[@HalsPals]

Yeah, buddy. I go through the whole gamut of emotions watching Capt K. At first I'm amazed at the comparison of a holster and a cup holder. Not one out a billion would make that comparison. But then the very rare Kleemanpithicus screams like a little girl over a little bitty flying insect. I just don't know what to think anymore... lol

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey those things hurt man 🤣🤣

[@donnacowell7415]

You given us lots to look forward to.

[@pinwizz69]

Definitely looking forward to your next episode working for Mike clearing some ditches. Should be a really enjoyable episode.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Coming soon!

[@daviddelaney5180]

The Hoyt Clagwell is coming along nicely! For young people Hoyt Clagwell was Oliver Douglas tractor on Green Acres!

[@buckethead9861]

I like the backhoe stuff the best. also it’s amazing how well the rotary hammer works at loosening nuts

[@CaptainKleeman]

It really does a good job!

[@heatherlane9270]

The learning curve you are on with the backhoe is tremendous and fun into the bargain. Bye the time you have 'finished' the hoses they will all be new and rearranged to fit the purpose. HMM steering is a problem - oh well foot work is OK too.

[@johnelliott6738]

Cap'n, do you ever ask yourself what you might have done bad in your former life? Ooof!

[@retiredchiefcharlie7451]

Great job on the 555. It will be an awesome asset when finished.

[@paulhoneyman6923]

Mike, great work on the old 555 so far. I've seen a few mechanics use the 1.5" hydraulic hose on a few machines by heating the hose end with hot water and using liquid soap to force it over the end far enough to clamp it. It can be a struggle though. I pray you and the family stay safe and healthy

[@CaptainKleeman]

I can't see that working, it may soften the rubber, but i can't imagine it softening the steel braid

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great job replacing the hydraulic hoses Captain Kleeman

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@ohhpaul7364]

She runs good, turns right on. You will get all the kinks worked out of it eventually and then have a great machine for your home.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Yup!

[@blackjackuk79]

Look at you with those trendy rip jeans 👖 going on 😂.

[@stevenmchenry9276]

You are a great man

[@beelerfamilyfarm]

Ol beast is shaping up. Looking forward to seeing it sling dirt!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Me too!

[@shepgre]

My favorite channel. You were made for this stuff.

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@SPUDHOME]

Like your work. A good power wash makes it a whole lot easier to find what and where it is leaking. Also much easier to fix.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Depends

[@robandnell4305]

I like the way you keep turning the wheel with the pump not working. Glad you are finally getting some use out of the 555 after all your Work.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Surely there are a couple drops left in it 🤣

[@martyworley5427]

It looks like you are about to get it back in working order. It seems like the wasp really love the 555 to. Enjoy the videos, have a great weekend see you on Sunday.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Fingers crossed!

[@fsj197811]

You're getting there. Thanks for sharing.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching

[@garymessina1609]

Great attitude great work great video thanks Captain

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching

[@brentking-gmailking2570]

Good job Captain. Thank you for sharing.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching!