Caterpillar D2

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[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

When I saw those two other motors being crated up, I couldn't help but think of the last scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Now I know where the ark wound up...in Squatch's storage shed, along with lots of other priceless mechanical artifacts.

[@humancattoy7767]

Nice 🤘👍

[@oilburner2012]

I thought it was just me!

[@rdecoster1]

One comment I wanted to share from my experience. What ever I work on I clean all the parts and hardware until it is clean, clean, clean. I polish the bolts and washers and nuts on a bench grinder with a wire wheel. I used to reassemble with very little lube and then down the road, years later if I took it apart all my polished threads and bolt shanks were rusty again. I started applying grease, anti-seeze, oil or maybe some spray lube. Then when I pulled the alternator off 5-6 years down the road...I had a greasy, dirty gooey messy bolt that could be wiped clean with a shop rag. No sign of rust or corrosion. You went to a lot of work polishing the bolts and studs on the starter engines. A little grease will keep them nice forever. I am 61 and have been wrenching on stuff since I was about 12 or13. Keep up the good work!!

[@rdecoster1]

@@squatch253 Not trying to be a pain, just seen how beautiful you polished the bolts, studs, threads and hated to see all that work go to rust. You sure have a very nice shop!!

[@humancattoy7767]

Seeing the pony motors coming together is bittersweet. It's been a phenomenal journey, but there is less ahead as behind. 5J1113 is what drew me to your channel.

[@andrewwright1200]

Don't worry, x231 is hiding in the corner for the last 2-3 years with gearbox pending rebuild.

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

@@andrewwright1200 Yes, well spotted, I cant wait for the continuation on it too. You have to admit nevertheless, we haven't been left with nothing to watch, I almost wish it were winter all year round 🤣🤣👍

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

@@squatch253 I'll be waiting and watching! Enjoying your videos and how much effort you put into them! I'm currently working on a video on repowering my father-in-law's wood splitter. Yes, ran way too often with old dirty low oil takes it's tole on a little 8 HP Briggs! Picked up a lightly used Tecumseh 8 HP off of Facebook marketplace. Got it running last night. Carb with be getting an ultrasonic cleaning.

[@michaelwest4325]

With this series one should see every old Cat restored to right, correct and proper. If I come across even a rather poorly preserved one I now have too much confidence that the badly worn and damaged starting engine can be resurrected! Great as usual, can't wait until the next video.

[@michaelwest4325]

@@squatch253 never fear boring your audience, I think this is your strength and gift to us, but I know that lighter fair will garner you more viewers. I will watch you do every last bolt, I learn more in the half hour watching then I have in years of trying, and I am hoping to find my own Cat. Thank you again for all your knowledge!

[@woodhonky3890]

10:03 - 4 1/2" bore on a pony motor. Wow! And, your 3 ponies are looking sweet.

[@woodhonky3890]

@@squatch253 Yes, makes sense. Thanks for letting me know!

[@cassiuspuckett8789]

All right!!! Try build is complete good deal... Now next up get it on the big diesel engine and see if they both will start and run!! Cool!!!

[@challengerhitchman]

No screw left unturned.

[@rdecoster1]

I don't have any old dozers or heavy equipment, but I am very mechanical. I work on cars, mowers, trucks, motorcycles, electric things...you name it. Mostly items that normal people use in everyday life. I really enjoy watching you work on these old Caterpillar products. You make it very educational with the manuals explaining how the factory released updates to the equipment and why the changes were made. My favorite part is seeing how trick you have your shop set up!! Everything clean and organized. Great Show!!

[@bcbloc02]

Getting so close to first fire! Those engines all came out great.

[@charleslund453]

When you explained the part of the oil drain tube being broken off it brought back memories of my dad. He would remove access panels and never reinstall. And guess what, it caused problems. My first restoration tractor (M) that I did had every part, bolt, screen, or screw was factory or it did not see the paint booth. So many times I have seen things missing on tractors. It makes me want to grind my teeth when I see it. I do appreciate seeing that kind of care taken and the explanation for consequences of not reinstalling. Keep up the good and safe work.

[@PRRGG1]

I expected you to slather the rods and cams with oil before putting that top manifold on. Ever consider putting those other two engines in plastic "space bag" with the desiccant? Thus you can suck all the air out with a vacuum and less likely to have trapped moisture. Can't wait to hear that staring engine, keep up the great work!

[@asbjrnkvisle5831]

Amazing and inspiring work! You deserve a new cardboard plate for your desk now 😊

[@stephenstrohacker7863]

Thank you, Toby, for doing this tri build and showing the various issues that can occur. It was a lot of work, but it really clears up how "forgiving" the engines can be.

[@johnblecker4206]

Excellent closing video on the rebuilding and upgrading of the early starting engines on Cat® D2 .

[@l0jack]

I sure wish this series was around in the late 70’s when I worked on D2 engines and pony motors!

[@pauledmundson8132]

When I was a kid I read the book "Bulldozer" about a young man that rescued a submerged D2 and rebuilt it to start his own business. Now years later I am following this D2 rebuild and loving it.

[@johnquinn3899]

Excitement is building. !!! What a successful endeavor Squatch. Thanks, John

[@rhadden8976]

I enjoy watching a perfectionist at work, your knowledge and patience amazes me. Thanks for sharing. Well done.

[@dssm25]

Much enjoyed to see that there are other people take the time to do such a quality rebuild I doing a Chevy corvair air cooled flat six for my father I taken all the steps do a similar rebuild other than some basic performance upgrades it's been a dream for 55 years to replace a car he had as a child that got totaled thanks for the great content sorry to be so long winded I very much enjoy senior life is short enjoy those special times

[@mikewednesday8541]

Great to have the Tri-build complete, quite the journey! I really appreciate the analytical approach to this whole project👍🏼

[@michelbrodeur6055]

They are finally "done". It's like going for physical therapy 2 steps forward and 1 step back especially on this old iron. Parts too badly worn or cracked but finding decent pieces is rewarding in being able to get here. This part is in the books . Congratulations Toby.

[@richardluce775]

Ahhhh. I love the smell of Permatex in the morning. Cool tip on gaskets.

[@MetallicAH2O]

@Squatch253 I'm super glad the Try-Build was a success!

[@junior1138]

I wish I could have found this channel in three months: I’m very impatient to see the job finished! Again, fantastic levels of detail: quoting a part number that you won’t use but someone else might is superlative attention to detail. Bravo.

[@andrewklahold2880]

An old timer taught me to soak them plad head gaskets in water for a day or two then use a thin coat of grease

[@edwarddeyojr.793]

This was a fun build squatch,,,,,very nice and informative,,enjoyed very much,,stay safe and say hello to senior for me,,😍🇺🇸

[@Ihbinder14]

Well done, I like the service bulletin/ manual you have!

[@colin8532]

I know it's just the camera playing tricks, but at 1:31 that cylinder head actually looks heaved and cracked right through the part number. lol. It must feel amazing to have this build finished, you waited a long time. Excellent trilogy sir, thank you :)

[@iambicpentameter7177]

It is truly amazing how Cat supports your rebuild of older equipment with correct parts, sometimes NOS stuff, going so far back! Try and do this with a late-model vehicle older than about ten or fifteen years. I believe Mercedes is the exception, according to Jay Leno, they can supply anything for all models, with a hefty price tag, of course..

[@lastguy8613]

Hey that's a very good point, I can't imagine much other 70 year old equipment you could still get manufacturers parts for.

[@BigJohn51976]

Can't wait to see and hear the starting engine run and can't wait for 5J1113 heart to roar to life. "GIVE MY CREATION LIFE!!!!!"

[@rickyjessome4359]

Hey squatch253. Really enjoyed this "try" build series. Lots of hard work but the end result is perfect. Really enjoy this channel Toby. Looking forward to the next video. Cheers

[@bobaroo58]

What effort and perseverance! Congratulations! Love your careful detail work!

[@jbj27406]

Wow. Man. I feel like I need a cigarette. And I don't even smoke. Nice job!

[@darploin5071]

I have faith and I have confidence in you that that thing will start up on the 1st crank when you try it I watch these videos since you rescued that D25J11 whatever From the back of that dude's house where you would literally had to drag it on boards around the whole house through the side yard to get it on your trailer I remember that 1st episode have a excellent weekend

[@pipefitter1728]

Judging from the pristine condition of the container of permatex 300, you are very meticulous with it than I (of course you are!) or it’s a brand new container! Another very interesting and informative video!

[@triptisrinivasjanardan3929]

Awesome Squatch, just awesome!! Phenomenal work on the three starting engines. Almost time to dust off the diesel engine on 1113... I'm excited!!

[@BikerBloke600]

Pleasure to watch you work Squatch, well done. Mick 👍🍻

[@robertrogish1038]

Awesome stuff my friend - this is a great journey you've allowed us to go on. I will say, doing this to our family 15 Cat the summer of 1982 was much less complex for a 17 year old boy.

[@bobpaterson1845]

Really Admire your refusal to rush on an get the starting engine mounted fired up an the diesel cranked up 👌 frustrating as the wait is totally understand your methods an why 👍 great video 💪

[@clydebalcom3679]

Don't you just wish you had a supply of cosmoline, paper fabric, and a stencil to properly store the fruits of your labor? 5J1113 is coming along beautifully. She's going to be the Belle of the Ball.

[@keithross4511]

Great information Squatch. Enjoyed watching the air vent mod and other info. Looking forward to the day you put the fuel to 1113 and fire it up. I look forward to every episode. Thanks again.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Way to preserve history by documenting these builds!

[@ron827]

Yep, a fun adventure from "try" to "tri". Your head torquing sequence has experienced mechanic written all over it. :-)

[@alwaysbearded1]

Interesting how much attention they paid to developing the starting engine. I enjoy all the minor changes they made to make life easier. I have a first gen car and the gearhead sites I go to for guidance say things like "That's how you do it with the '97. We have no clue what to do with the (first gen) '96." Fun.

[@darrenhawken9766]

Great work watch to a very high standard, well done and thanks for sharing.

[@GVBiggs524]

LOL! I heard his phone go off letting him know he had a text message or something and checked my phone only to realize it was in the video.

[@jamesmichael3998]

Great job, must feel great getting these ponies all finally finished with one for use now and two more in the holding pattern, now it's time for the good stuff. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

You know.. I might get a lot of hate for this. BUT. The last trilogy I watched through to the end was the original Star Wars trilogy... And I must say - I liked this trilogy better!!! Can't wait to see it all come together and for the entire package to take it's first breaths! Great job, buddy. Keep 'em comin'!

[@michellehoefer5922]

Thank you for the video.

[@ronniewalker2881]

good job man good video enjoy watching you put it together

[@bradleyberman9863]

Another milestone! The Try Build is now the Done Build.

[@josephwarner8349]

Enjoyed seeing the progress as I have watched since you started the rebuild. I can't wait to hear the main engine start!

[@paulhylton9503]

thanks for pluggin your friend he has great indepth content like yours

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man you do great work! I’m so excited to see it mounted on the d2 and see it running! Great job Squatch!👌😎👍

[@thomasbailey8306]

The old CAT getting Close now. Looking Good Bud. Cant wait to hear that old Girl pop off. Great Video...

[@geraldlessard7446]

Congratulations on completing the tri build.

[@billwaid1834]

Absolutely my favorite channel! Thanks for sharing another great video!

[@smillsy23]

Wow! Looks great! Good for you! Really nice job. Looking forward to a test run!

[@sergioaranguizthompson6807]

Best regards from Santiago of Chile, Southamerica... Nice video!!... God bless you and your friends and families in UUEE!

[@JA-ux7dd]

Always a good show…

[@notyou6950]

Word of caution: that "none hardening" permatex bite me in the ass the other week. It had a bugger of solid dried up bit in a brand new bottle. I treated the gasket on a pinion drive gear housing in a large vertical lathe with it. The lowest, heaviest part to move and install inside the frame casting. Only after putting most of the drive train together and testing I found out it was still pouring oil like a sieve. The hard blob jacked the gasket up and stretched it enough for oil to seep under it. I got it all apart and fixed two days later. Be aware of the possibility of such a contamination. Use your fingers to run over the sealant and check for hard bits.

[@ronzezulka6646]

Nothing beats a Snap-on click type.

[@larrydavidson3402]

Well done on all three Squatch!!!

[@glennstasse5698]

Another big milestone met! Congrats…

[@coniow]

06:20. Wot! No COSOMOLINE ! 😞 I can feel my eyelid twitching already 🙂 LOL.

[@clydeschwartz2167]

Wonderful video it's nice to see the pony motor all back together that is a very good modification to add the cooling system air bleed to the top cover it's amazing how much air can get trapped when you are filling the cooling system. The pony motor is going to look really nice bolted to the diesel engine. Was there a 32 volt electric start option back in the day that would be a good members only video to fill us in that system

[@TugboatMatt]

Looking good! I love engine and have been looking forward to this for a long time now. Can’t wait to hear the engine run!

[@freethinkerofny9187]

You do an amazing job, so please don’t take this as me trying to offend you in any way. Tri is the prefix for three, not try. I know how you strive for perfection and truly appreciate the work you do.

[@jeffsellers6277]

Not to offend you, but you need to watch closer...The whole Tri vs Try deal has been explained.

[@dwjr5129]

Lookin forward to seeing this baby making track marks on your property!

[@tatoo3796]

Beautiful.

[@_P0tat07_]

It’s taken way to long to get to this point! So glad is finally complete!!

[@seniorelectrician6831]

Glad to be back! That explain why you will not test run the engines first, then preserve them. Have you ever thought of making some long /longer aligning dowels to thread into the block when you install covers such as your timing gear cover and then when you have the cover secure remove them and finish with the bolts?

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Nice clean job thanks for sharing

[@digitalrailroader]

Slowly but surely, 1113 is coming together! And then you don’t have to depend on the Iron Mistress as much for work!

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Inching along,getting close

[@KettleMoraineMeadows]

It's really coming together now!

[@princepa123]

Congrats Toby, great job.

[@daleholmgren8385]

Great Vid I wish I'd seen this a couple of years ago! I might tear down 5U 3369 and redo of holding pins on mains and also look at fitting sleeve shims around mains as they were not as tight as they should be Like the dessicant packs and will be pickeled tink if some go in mag caps

[@mikehughes3533]

Good job!

[@evankibbe590]

Yes coming to gather 😊👍🌎🌞

[@mog5858]

great content. keep up the good work.

[@bigredgreg1]

By the end of this video, the workspace is noticeably decluttered. 👍

[@matty2helpfull]

Whoo hooo I'm so excited!!!

[@ianwille5780]

Getting excited for seeing some smoke from those engines

[@tinkerersgarage2944]

Awesome! I'm excited just watching! Lol. But you should have clicked your torque wrench 6 or 7 times to make everyone happy lmao

[@joelaughlin2815]

Great job!

[@robertwinton2649]

Caterpillar Hall of Fame series. Everybody loves a trilogy.

[@jarrodhahn2061]

I noticed that all of the heads for the pony motors are the older style. Do you have any of the "high performance" heads with the straight plugs? do you have any information on them other than they were supposed to give about 10% more power? Really enjoyed the video on making a new bearing, wish someone would start making those in the aftermarket world with the undersize bores, and maybe an oversize on the outside. would probably save a number of those engines that are now boat anchors.

[@tatoo3796]

Triumphant.

[@paulsilva3346]

LOL, I get It, Try build, Tri-umphant, Well done.!

[@ProjectTrailerz]

Awesome Bucyrus Erie sign. I’m actually from Bucyrus Ohio Most People don’t know the real history about Bucyrus Erie

[@ryansmifh]

10/10

[@mineown1861]

The beginning of the end , drive on .

[@WACRE44]

Yeah!

[@oilburner2012]

I can smell gasoline exhaust with a diesel smoke chaser!

[@johnkaijankoski8535]

Important to install the drain tube on before the pony is installed. I was able to after the pony was in place but with a slightly shorter cap screw. Not fun!

[@Michael-he7xn]

Well done!

[@ra5gto]

Coat the underside of fastener (not washers) with oil for smooth torque

[@ra5gto]

@@chad6080 I thought this was for sharing information to benefit everyone, my mistake

[@andrewmacdougall5987]

Did you say test fire on the diesel... Can't wait to hear it run!!!!!!

[@wagon9082]

Good video

[@mdergance3]

Do you have any good recommendations and/or how-to videos for parts cleaning? I've tried oil and water based cleaners, pressure washers, and tons of elbow grease. None of these ventures seem to give me parts as clean as yours. You parts seem much more "dry" than mine where I have grease and oil on everything, do you use a burn-off oven to bake those off before cleaning?

[@kurtlikesoldmilwaukee9087]

Hey Squatch, Deutz made air cooled diesel engines. 😁