Caterpillar D2

[@Chrisbuildsstuff247]

Squatch is actually a museum curator. My favorite museum is his KZbin channel and. I love watching him preserve and share history. He makes it fun and educational and he teaches the importance of doing this the right way and paying attention to detail. Always takes pride in his work. The sincerest of thanks.

[@tomkergil3304]

Your depth of knowledge on these Cats is impressive. The manyears Cat put into designing, building, and improving these rugged working machines highlights True American Spirt. Thank you for honoring their work and preserving their masterpieces.

[@DohosanV]

Thank you for my Christmas gift a but a squatch video is welcome anytime.😁😁😁

[@josephwarner8349]

The track carrier rollers are a well deserved Christmas gift. I can't wait to see the D2 some day at Albany Pioneer Days! Thanks for your effort to preserve history!

[@Fatamus]

Ditto 😎🥂🎉❄

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

Glad you found some. It'll be good for the rest of the carriage to assist in holding those monster pads up. This is going to be the most optioned-up D2 around!

[@texasjetman]

SO AWESOME, I know what its like to locate OEM original out of production peace parts, this is truly awesome, i can feel your excitement in your broadcast, I sure do hope that someone will take over the inventory located in California, I know in Aviation, the career I have been in now over 35 years, when inventory becomes obsolete and the value and demand dwindles, the parts are typically consolidated with an aftermarket or wholesale distribution center. With this being CAT Inventory for out of production parts, there has got to be someone interested in adding this inventory to the line.

[@richardbryant7165]

That's awesome that you finally found those carrier roller assemblies

[@ronzezulka6646]

Nice score on the track rollers. On the oil system mods, I think any person who can design and build they're own pony motor main bushings can figure this out.

[@steveballah6982]

I have a couple people that I follow....... You are one of them...... I have been curious for about the past month...... Did you quit your job at the Ford dealer.....?? I used to tinker with my mopars..... Now I'd rather sit in my chair and watch somebody else....... Keep up the good work I enjoy your videos......

[@flatnose7314]

In the middle of nowhere oklahoma there is a D2 mounted on a pole in the middle of a field. Last month while traveling with the wife I slowed. The wife asked what I was doing and I relied. Looking to see if that D2 has track rollers. Insert eyeroll here.

[@davidsnyder2000]

New to the channel…thumbs up👍 And subscribed 🙂 A lot of detailed information here, thank you. And great audio/video quality👍

[@pinwizz69]

It's amazing how you come up with answers to address issues like those bypass plugs to block off the oil cooler yet keep it looking original. You got lucky on those original track carrier assemblies. I'm pretty sure you're going to miss that source once they've closed their doors for good. I wonder if someone has bought up their remaining stock. It'd be sad if it ends up in a scrap yard.

[@jmumbauer]

Excellent work, Squatch. It's a real pleasure watching you work and make progress on this project. Your enthusiasm is contagious!

[@AirDirectLLC]

Awesome gift. Love your channel!

[@randyclyde4939]

A Happy New Year to you and your family! Thanks for another interesting video. The D-2 Project got a real shot in the arm, so glad to see that Santa came through! Stay well, stay safe!

[@brycepaul2247]

Hello fan of the channel I live in the same town you brought the engine work to on Carlton Ave. I own a gunsmithing shop and like the machining you have used on this project!

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

I hope some enthusiast group, perhaps the Antique Cat club, is able to make a deal with Floren Tractor to preserve and make available their unsold inventory after doors close.

[@Denis-tu1pd]

It's sad even old car parts places are closing up . I have followed this build front episode 1 through 76 on this d2 rebuild and all I have to say is awesome awesome awesome 👌 👏 👍 video. If anyone wanted to rebuild a d2 or d4 you have made the perfect manual. I am working on a 1926 Oldsmobile model d30 so I understand and appreciate the work

[@mog5858]

another solution would be just to cut off the bottom of the tap. we have 3 taps per size to properly cut an NTP in a shallow hole. Merry Christmas keep up the good work.

[@antoniolepore6875]

Seems the carrier rollers have a flat bar welded around them, which would reduce bushing bore deformation from the weld buildup. Awesome find!

[@scania357]

Very impressive dodge with the blanking plugs. Thanks for sharing.

[@Denis-tu1pd]

Page 2 .....the work and details you have put into this awesome video. You have to have this in your hart to be so dedicated. Thanks again Denis for Santa Rosa CA.

[@ironworkerfxr7105]

Merry Christmas 🤶 🎄

[@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248]

It’s so awesome when the right parts find you. Almost divine. The patina is perfect to boot. Things are getting exciting now 🙂

[@barkingmouse8152]

Great present from Florin! Send 'em a box of cigars. ;)-

[@tonywatson987]

What a brilliant present from Floren Tractor Co - I can imagine your absolute joy when you opened the box! Unobtanium describes it exactly.

[@bobpaterson1845]

Another top notch engineering video 👌 don't own a Cat but can understand the excitement when non existent parts suddenly appear 😁 I feel the same when I find nos parts for my vintage ploughs 👍 stay warm safe and well 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Amazing that these really old parts are still arriving from the Community. Merry Christmas indeed!

[@theda850two]

Clean living sure pays off :) I am so glad that they came across for you with those carriers :) unbelievable!

[@artreed8098]

Glad you found some carrier rollers...I had a pair on an R2 that i was considering offering but wanted to use them for the R2 project. I think you will have to cut out a space on the inside of the mud guards to make them fit. Merry Christmas...stay warm..

[@paulsilva3346]

@@squatch253 WONDERFULL, there's another Episode.

[@rexkramer4938]

Nice workaround in the oil cooler bypass, I would brazed the ends of the fittings shut. The plugs are a way better solution, totally reversible and doesn’t ruin any original parts! Excellent score on the return rollers!!

[@petebrand6661]

You did say you were looking for the track return rollers and so glad you finally have a set especually with those super swamper track pads on 5J1113. Merry christmas to you, your family and friends from Australia

[@iainpaton1865]

Hi friend second time to watch your channel and I think interesting so am a new subscriber and please keep the great videos coming friend from Scotland

[@cobrycampbell8532]

Smart idea with pipe plugs. I also keep many pipe taps that I have cut down short for just that purpose. Allows you to effectively tap hole deeper.

[@larrydavidson3402]

Pretty clever way to block off the oil cooler. Nice that you now have the track carrier rollers, what a great Christmas present.

[@bar-branch4946]

Congratulations on your great find. I have a 1978 955L track loader I use primarily as a tree pusher. Your videos have been so educational...I really appreciate it

[@ron827]

The bypass solution was pure genius.

[@P61guy61]

Thank you for the update!

[@thomasr.miller5553]

WOOOHOOO ! Fantastic . Will you be using the LATHE ? Roller roundness ? Shaft repair ? Great video .thanks

[@jbj27406]

Congratulations on that very rare and very well deserved find. Many thanks to the folks at Florin's. Still hoping your club or national association can acquire their inventory. Well done!

[@SootHead]

Thanks for taking the time to post some Cat content. Those rollers show Santa was good to you! I want to say again how valuable your demonstrations of attention to detail, research and patience are to this YT world where half-assery and "git-er-dun" make up the majority of the technical content. My sadness at Florin Tractor going away was renewed in this episode. Grew up near there and while I don't remember the business specifically (I wasn't into ag machinery then at all), I have '60s and early '70s memories of that area. I'm sure I drove by the place back in the day and whoever worked there heard my barely muffled 413 Mopar as I drove by.

[@paulsilva3346]

As being born in the East Bay Area and living in Nevada County, Florin Cats was the Center of My Universe. For 20 years as an engineer in the fire department I drove my/our caterpillar powered fire engines there for service. And being right near Interstate 80, even on the road I could wave at it driving by.

[@charliepolen]

Best Christmas ever old grease and fold-over locks

[@paulmartin8212]

Very cool that dealer found some unobtainium parts for you. great to have connections like that. I believe you are correct about the oil cooler. Before our new detergent oil much contamination would build up anywhere it could.

[@theda850two]

Paul,,, Similar to the water that comes from my well is loaded with calcium and small leaks eventually seal themselves :)

[@stevenrapp3217]

What a Christmas!! It always amazes me that while I have no ownership interest in this project, you have the ability to put a smile on my face and make my day as though this was MY D2. (smile)

[@bcbloc02]

Surprised you didn’t just jig up and build a new cooler from scratch then paint it to match the patina. Oh well you can always do that when you have more time.😅

[@kevinoscarson2941]

Every track pad is torqued from the top! How would you ever fit a torque wrench on a track pad nut??? Especially would like to see this on a square style pad nut.

[@fowletm1992]

Every track ever is torqued though the bolt, same as hundreds of other examples, but if you really want to do it "by the book" you'd torque the nut, one of those things that people that don't do alot of mechanical work them selves worry about

[@ironman3406]

Good stuff pal - glad you got some good shafts inside those rollers to work with. Merry Christmas to you and mom and dad.

[@Fatamus]

😁👍 Ditto 👍 if I could have said it better I would have. 🎅🥴 Nat how do you slherkered? Cuz I am post Christmas sl sl slherkered🥴 👍Really liked your last video.

[@theda850two]

@@Fatamus ,, schlakkered ,hahahaaaha

[@Fatamus]

@@theda850two 😂 🤕

[@patamos7019]

It's amazing how you have made tools, jigs, methods and found ways to modify this little Cat. You should be Squatch253 PhD D2! 🤣

[@10868940ih]

When pressure testing the oil manifold, you should be using fluid pressure, and not air pressure. We had a radiator guy that many times sent back a radiator that still leaked because he'd test with air pressure. I even got bit by that myself when testing a clutch pack. Air pressure seemed ok but fluid pressure revealed a cracked weld of the drum to the shaft. Just use your porta power pump and bring the pressure up a little higher than normal operating pressure.

[@caerusdharken57]

The whole project has this nice charme like with the retro PC builds, build the best machine that it ever could have been from the parts you always dreamed of but could never get during their time, something I enjoy very much, just like a little technology time capsule showing what was possible.

[@kaboom4679]

Nice break from the frozen tundra . Nothing better than Unobtainium for a Christmas gift .

[@lukestrasser]

Merry Christmas 🎄 Squatch. The folks at Florin have done it again!!! What a cool deal!!! I’m interested to see your plan for the grove in the seal area of that shaft. Stay warm!

[@alanjarvis8777]

What a gift...! Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year...!!

[@glennstasse5698]

That bypass plug was a clever solution to a couple of problems. We will all keep your secret!

[@clydeschwartz2167]

Wonderful video lots of applications the bolt gets torqued and the nut is held keep up the great videos Toby

[@Newmachinist]

Silver Solder the oil manifold!! For the extra time using silver solder will save you hours compared to the repair of lead soldered joints!!

[@orgcoast5990]

Great that Calif. came through for you. I grew up in the S.J. valley near Freson; huge ag. area. Lots of Cat. yellow, JD green and Ford red and gray. This would have been the early to mid50's.

[@AIM54A]

Another way to block those oil ports in the filter base is to machine on the lathe a solid tapered seat with an external oring that drops down in the port.. Then the pipe seals against the solid taper and you're done. It's more work but doesn't require modifying the original part. Awesome seeing those track rollers.

[@pn3846]

Hay squatch nice to see your channel back glad to see you survived that nasty storm spring will keep those cats busy for awhile

[@allanrichards3752]

You got yourself a superb Xmas present with those return rollers, they even came with a matching patina. You should be able to get a sleeve for the damaged seal faces otherwise you will be asking al lot of the new seal to work against that groove. As for oil coolers they are not required for the modern oils on an engine like that. Modern oils work better at higher temperatures anyway so the cooler is probably working against you. A neat job in taking it out of circuit though.

[@timvolkmer1121]

Really nice Video as always! I love to gain knowledge of someone who really knows what hes talking about. Since watching your videos i really want to rebuild an old cat dozer by myself but getting parts in Germany/Europe is even harder than in the us

[@ericsargent4551]

Nice find on the carrier rollers!!! Merry Christmas…..

[@briscoeparanormal7178]

Merry Christmas Squatch to you and your dad.

[@wingnutwelding]

I knew you would snag a set of rollers someday!

[@robertwinton2649]

Merry Christmas to you too and a Happy New Year

[@AWDJRforYouTube]

Merry Christmas to you and Sr.🙏🙏🎁🎁

[@robertherberg9595]

Awesome. Networking pays the bills folks.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Thanks for the video! Another possible solution for your oil cooler block of plugs thread depth. Take another pipe tap and cut off the tip just enough to allow the tap to cut enough thread to put the plugs flush with the pipe flair fitting.

[@jerryderouin9987]

Another great video!!! Merry Christmas Squatch 253 and Senior from Quebec !!

[@vinnyhern]

☃❄Happy Holidays ❄☃ Future topic suggestion, can the rollers be welded in the worn areas and turned back to size, "refurbished" other bush fixes, can a roller from a different place be milled to work as the top roller?

[@rickyjessome4359]

Thanks for the video Squatch. We appreciate it especially with how busy you've been with the weather. Those track carriers are a really nice missing piece to the amazing puzzle you are building. Merry Christmas Squatch

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

I see Santa was good to you,Hope You Had a Merry Christmas

[@clydebalcom3679]

I'm so happy for you. First generation awesomeness! You are so correct. It's better to be lucky.

[@jmailbell]

You deserve that nice brake from the horrible weather, Merry Christmas!

[@shaneharrison4775]

Sweet those folks a Florin tractor great bunch of folks so sad that by the 20th of next year they will be no more same as when we lost Collins Equipment here in the northeast many years ago. Glad they found those track chain rollers with the internal mounted chain roller mounts for the first gen D2. Merry Christmas To you and your family Squatch

[@ericcorse]

An elegant solution to the oil cooler conundrum it ought to work like a champ. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@sparky167]

Plus, The patina is awesome. Thx for a great year!

[@HillbillySailor]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Squatch Family.

[@6666tank]

Have a very merry Christmas Mate

[@jdsmort]

Great Chstmas present for you....

[@matthew4457]

YEA!! Thank you for the Christmas present of a new D2 video!! Stay warm Squatch!

[@lwilton]

Toby, do you have a 3/4 pipe die that you could thread down a pair of those plugs undersize so that they will fit in the undersize threaded holes, without needing to be thinned down? That thin-wall hex makes me a bit nervous about the ability to take it out 10 years in the future. (Yea, you could always drill and use an EZout, but...)

[@johnquinn3899]

Thank you Squatch. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and everyone. John

[@phillipbybee7157]

Nice job as a machinists when running into shallow holes i just grind down an old npt tap the upper threads are usually still good

[@paulmorrow5905]

in my pipe fitting days an older man asked me a question.. are you trying to keep the steam from getting out or the air from getting in.. pipe dope should be applied to the female threads or so he said.. makes sense

[@johnrw2012]

Have GREAT New Year /THANKS For The Great Videos

[@johncochran8497]

The situation you mentioned with getting the threads deep enough for the oil cooler bypass sounds like an idea job for a bottom tap. So may we assume that you don't have any?

[@SootyDiesel81]

Marty T on KZbin just done a clutch replacement on a D4 7U series in NZ

[@challengerhitchman]

Tighten bolts from the head is not a problem if you plan for it. There are much bigger factors like the surface finish on the threads of the bolts and nuts. Also one of the biggest factors is the friction under the bolt or or nut. This it why bolts you really care about always use washers. Obviously they don't always use washers but you plan for it and expect more variations in the bolt tension on head tightened dirty washers surface bolts.

[@evankibbe590]

Nice 👌 👍👍hope you all had a merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 😀 😊 👍👍👍🌎🌞😊

[@mikemckain6556]

I remember our old RD4 had the oil cooler bypassed. Not sure if it was due to oil leaks. Great find getting those carrier rollers. Our neighbor had a D2 without carriers. It looked like the tracks were about to fall off.

[@Recommended_by_Fred]

I had the same issue on my d2 with the oil cooler. I even talked about it on my last video and my solution. It appears we are battling some of the same problems.

[@danhunik7949]

The other option for bypassing your oil cooler could have been to shorten your pipe thread tap. Grind the bottom off until you can get the threads deep enough.

[@robertquast9684]

Could a speedy sleeve be used on the grooved shaft or isn’t it that critical

[@_P0tat07_]

Merry Christmas Squatch!

[@wellscody86]

I was gonna mention florin tractor- down the street from us, Dana’s got us out of some pickles --and my neighbor has that d2 if your interested let me know

[@petereldred1541]

Merry Xmas Happy new year

[@ozarkarky]

You have a link to that place in Sacramento that's going out of business in May?

[@tacticalrabbit308]

Here is hoping you had a good Christmas day and I see you got some early presents , if those plugs leak it's not going anywhere with the lines back on , have a wonderful new year.

[@bryanb3194]

HD mechanic here, they always give specs for bolt torque/turn on track pads, since it's impossible on most to turn the nut