Caterpillar D2

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[@MrEski22]

I love watching senior oporate! Smooth, calculated, and percise.

[@stuartmcewan9620]

I was given a 3j d2 1947. It is missing the head . Everything turns over . I am really hoping to get it totally rebuilt. I managed to find a lot of spare parts.. a block with new pistons and rings . A crank shaft that has been x-rayed for any cracks. A complete radiator with the Caterpillar D2 tags on the side. And the donkey motor complete. It is just finding the time to strip and rebuild. I have watched you do this rebuild from the start to finish. Very impressed with your enthusiasm. Obviously I need to get myself in gear and start . Thank you for all your hard work on your channel. It is awesome.

[@CapnJackSB]

Good job replacing those bolts. Now try replacing the instrument cluster lights in an early Chevy S10. Best thing about it was...NO Grease.👍

[@RuralTowner]

The probing around is when one of the flexible bore scopes is handy since some have a magnetic tip or claws. At the least can give a visual aid while fishing. Just don't give yourself vertigo as all the control directions get mixed up...

[@dscott130]

I can't help but comment! My dad had a D2 that he used for cultivating and discing his orange groves in and around Riverside, CA. I was pretty little and I remember it kind of scared me when he would start it up. And I didn't really understand what was going on. This was in the early '50s. It was a pretty cool tractor. I have a small brass pendant with a D2 cast into it from Caterpillar.

[@mikewednesday8541]

Well it’s interesting to see you have the same problems many of us have with the D2 starting system! Carb won’t idle down making difficult to engage the pinion, pinion won’t stay engaged so you have to hold it engaged, and so on and so forth. They are still so much fun to run and it’s nice to have a good challenge!! Thanks for the great video👍🏼.

[@aserta]

@@squatch253 There never seems to be enough time. Projects, projects and work galore.

[@charlesward8196]

@@squatch253 So what you’re saying is that boredom is not a problem?

[@stanleybell2672]

Much respect for the mentality you have on a true rebuild. If all men had the same fortitude in this world, it would be a better place.

[@michelbrodeur6055]

Ditto

[@jonathanstancil8544]

Was half expecting you to try to fish the safety wire in and: "Couldn't get both hands in there...so I made a tool! Yep, whipped out the lathe and whittled out two sets of doctor's forceps, but heavier, to work safety wire remotely. Sort of surgery on the pinion. Now, these are not 304 stainless like doctor's tools, but this isn't sterile surgery. Mild steel works just fine."😄

[@michaelmathews295]

It's not a pipe, it's a ferric tubular torque amplifier.

[@ap1687]

Good to see this field again. It's been a while. Withdrawal symptoms are getting stronger though.

[@Denis-tu1pd]

Keep up the awesome work and videos. Denis

[@jeffmc7946]

Those individuals that restore by a quick paint job are referred by a Dupont overhaul! Great job getting it up and running!

[@MostlyInteresting]

IHC loved those big tapered bolts for their bolt on implements also.

[@NCSU4x4]

I watch your channel because you understand a restore is not a paint job... keep up the awesome work.

[@garyfeltus9801]

It's always interesting stuff on your channel. It's always a great pleasure to watch no matter what you put out. Thanks for sharing.

[@TJAkin]

I was working through that little hole just yesterday on my D4. One of the adjustment screws escaped along with the latch spring. Fished around with no luck and finally found them hiding in the sludge behind the drain plug. It’s back together and starting normally again. 1940 7J

[@keithwarkentin]

You are like one of the most hard working/ not give up guy I know I don’t know how you have the patience for putting a video together while you’re in the face of challenges but I am glad you are so I can take a half hour off and enjoy your video and my hands stay clean and my back holds up! Keep that old iron running!

[@corpnut2906]

your future shop site looks amazing with the grass everywhere and the CAT monument. Time for a good BBQ there. I liked this video and everything you put into them. Thanks for another good video.

[@BossmanEight]

Not a mechanic, don't really understand any of this stuff, but really enjoy watching you bring it all back to life.

[@scania357]

Great result on getting those bolts back in place. It gives me great satisfaction starting and tightening nuts and bolts in awkward situations especially when you can’t see what you are doing. Always enjoy you channel, thanks for all your effort.

[@timothyball3144]

Ya know how when you are working bu feel and you look completely away so your brain can focus on what your fingers are doing? Yeah. I did that when you were installing those bolts. Hope it helped.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man I can’t never get enough of them D2’s! Love watching you fixing them and any updates on them! Can’t wait to see what you have next for that beauty!👌😎👍

[@aserta]

9:08 I usually pour hard casting wax inside these kinds of places. It's resistant to heat, it takes more than your average hot day to melt it, and it seals off any pore and deflects crud from gathering in the first place. I've made a set of small tools from old cooking utensils to shape it into water passages.

[@texasjetman]

Absolutely right on your statement shiny paint over existing problems that most certainly will re appear, I have worked with aircraft over 35 years, A large portion of the bolts on the jet engines have drilled heads even castle nuts requiring SS safety wire and or a cotter pin. That certain was a tight area you managed to get into to get those bolts started, well done.

[@evankibbe590]

Was interesting and the best part for me was watching you unload it !!!!! No hesitation at all!!! And I bet no hesitation loading either !!!! Hesitation will almost always get you in trouble!!!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@colin8532]

I wish I lived closer to you. I'd be there all day if you let me run that D2! I'm going to have to find myself one I think, they just look like way too much fun :)

[@MostlyInteresting]

For a "normal" size (5'10") guy I have small hands which are 'handy' for jobs like this. I have been called in a few times by friends for my special skills. :P 😁

[@johngoodwin8889]

My first job when i got to vietnam with the seabees was to grease the button heads on the d2 it was a new d3 that was covered with cosmoline left over from korea i surmise it was a 1953 model year very nice little unit

[@markbehr88]

Very good Squatch

[@imdeplorable2241]

I absolutely agree with you on your definition of restoration. Everything must be redone.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

It's amazing how well the oil bath air cleaners perform in such harsh environments. My old buses have the same setup. Thanks!

[@40yeartrucker25]

How could they work when its below 0° ???

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

@@40yeartrucker25 You use a lighter weight oil as per the manual according to the temps. Thanks!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

@@squatch253 In our 1947 Greyhound bus and our 1960 Trailways bus they both have the oil bath. I've seen the paper filters dust out many diesel engines. Thanks Toby!

[@stevebloke5455]

Besides paint 5J1113 is the epitome of a restoration, it annoys me when people say "restoration" but parts have been replaced with aftermarket crap, painted a different colour or "blinged" out, to me that is customized not brought back to original. love you're work thanks for the vids.

[@hughperkins707]

My Dear old Dad was the same as you, I used to call him Old Fussy Nuts.. I think he liked being called that. ❤️❤️

[@martinnewbery3032]

Really enjoyed that vid. Isn't it amazing how some machines have access panels to fix things like that starter pinion and not have to split the whole tractor. Keep these vids. coming. Martin. (England)

[@larrydavidson3402]

Glad you got it fixed enough for plow day. Looking forward to plow day to see how it does.

[@Denis-tu1pd]

You restore or another word would be rebuild your cats. replacing parts as needed is overhauling your cats . Rebuilding, restoring is more work but you end up with an almost new cat crawler as new as you can get.

[@bobpaterson1845]

Situation with these 4 simple bolts can often give a huge sense of satisfaction particularly if someone has said that can't be done 🙄😳😁 even stuck a nut on to the end of my finger with super glue when you can only turn the head of the bolt 👌 great video so lookin forward to plough day👍

[@randyclyde4939]

Great video, thanks!

[@mikeungerer4980]

Thank you for the information I really appreciate it you have a great channel I learned a lot from you

[@rogercarrico4975]

Looking forward to seeing her plowing!

[@tacticalrabbit308]

You have heard of chunky peanut butter well now we have chunky oil too that was the first think that came to mind as I watched this video glad to see you could fix the pinion shaft for the clutch to start it up

[@aserta]

17:29 honestly, if space allowed, i'd make a "ring" keeper plate to go around. Once the bolts are in, fold the wings on it and lock the bolts in place, then wire it for good measure. Kinda surprised they didn't do it as well, i mean, they are known for their folding skills.

[@kylemccann2500]

I agree with your opinion on "quick restorations" for tractors. I've cheated by throwing a "rebuilt" Kohler on a 100 round fender and later found out the fella just cleaned the carb and gave it new points, the 8hp was still too weak to turn mower blades. I agree, do it right the first time even if it sets you back some. As always great content Squatch.

[@michaelbrash8843]

Gravel in the background base for your future shed.

[@BigJohn51976]

@Squatch253 I love the videos you make. The only thing I hate about the videos is when they end. I then get sad😢 I find the CAT D2 you and Senior have is interesting. How many D2 CATS do you guys have? I believe you have at least 3 in operating order. The one CAT you have that I would love to see more of is your CAT TEN. Take care Squatch and Squatch Senior. I can't wait to see the next video come out.

[@thinman8621]

Looking forward to this year's plow day music video.

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

In total agreement about a restoration. I’ve only restored …. Truly restored 4 model a fords. Still have / show them. Would love to do an old tractor or cat dozer now.

[@acewrench]

Excited for plow day!

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

Squatch the gynaecologist 18:23 “can you see my fingers! we’re all the way in there” 😮 😜👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@clydeschwartz2167]

awesome video sometimes you got do the just to get me by repairs. your absolutely right about if you are going to paint some thing it better be mechanical sound enough to start with or else your right back into it repairing stuff and the paint is ruined. are you going to do a shake down on 5j1113 and try to plow with it that would be a good engine break in

[@sierraspecialtyauto7049]

Model A Ford starters have a similar pinion bolt--just one, though--that has the same habit of coming loose and falling into the bell housing.

[@ironman3406]

Looks like it’s shaping up to be a lot of fun!! See y’all then!

[@haydnstevens3108]

I wish There wasn’t an Ocean in the way

[@danielbutler578]

Please do another music video. If I get the urge to hear "Dragging the Line" I go to that video.

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Thanks for sharing

[@rickyjessome4359]

Thanks for the video Squatch. Just getting caught up on yours and Rick Borks videos. We just got out power and internet back. Been out for 7 days because of hurricane Feiona. It was the worst storm to hit Cape Breton Nova Scotia. I'm looking forward to seeing the ol girl put in a hard day's work. Cheers

[@matty2helpfull]

Can't wait to see how it preforms

[@robertpayne2717]

When I was a pup 60 odd years ago My uncle Shady, had a small IHC track tractor that he used mostly on his hill farm to keep his ponds cleaned up. It was a small TD dozer not sure of the size but, I suspect it was about the size of your Catterpillar d2

[@jamescampbell7780]

Skilful operation: well done!

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

Dulux restoration is the term you were looking for 😮

[@shaneharrison4775]

Always look forward to plow day with yall squatch

[@jmailbell]

You have to be careful not to start another unwanted project!

[@jmailbell]

@@squatch253 Sure does beat dealership project doesn’t it?

[@ImpHalla66]

Cool!, You are setting up a awning for my chair!! (current role: Cheerleader)

[@coolhandluke5557]

Im ready for some X231 progress

[@denistaramasso9251]

For having low fuel pressure it started really well.

[@KD0CAC]

You got me dizzy with the upside down camera work ;) Hi from St. Paul

[@robobloxgamer524]

That's not a cheater bar, Squatch. It's better known as a torque amplifier. And a hammer of course, is a manual impact tool. Oh, and you don't bend metal to fit, you form it. Even though there is no difference in the final results, these are just some terms I've learned through the years to sound more technical.

[@robertpayne2717]

I always preferred oil bath air cleaners, I always felt if properly serviced they cleaned the air better than dry type paper filters.

[@geraldsundberg3610]

Thanks.

[@seniorelectrician6831]

Sure sounds like fun in the sun!

[@ZigZagMarquis]

Another great video, Squatch. Will you be sporting a "Mr. Plow" jacket during this year's Plow Day? Just kidding!

[@A50S2D]

Yer "Iron Mistress" is really gunna get very JEALOUS with another D2 in the collection...

[@jsayles1757]

You cleaning the air cleaners reminds me of a oliver 66 I picked up went to clean the air cleaner and their was a dead mouse in it😂

[@SuperMAZ007]

Its a very smart idea to remove the annyoing and broken things first. There are people who don't pay attention to it but as you know Devil is in the details.

[@Fatamus]

Thank you, thank you, thank you😁👍

[@charlescastle5566]

Hey Toby, got a question what are the chances of getting back to the X231 this winter. You were making some good progress on it until you did the little experiment about people watching the content and got onto a bunch of CAT stuff and had a lot more viewers for the CAT stuff. Some of us who have been faithful followers that have been around since the beginning would like to see that project back going. I love all the content on your channel but a little disappointed about that one project sitting collecting dust because it was going to be a very special crawler because it's truly one of one. I'm just curious I'm about as anal as you are I hate seeing a project not getting finished. Thanks ahead of time.

[@danielbutler578]

I started watching this channel because of X231. I truly hope you will find it in your heart to bring it back to your channel. I would really appreciate it. I actually know that you said it would be a trailer queen but I would really love to see it working again.

[@jtelliso]

7:27 - But.... but.... why...???? Great design with the 1-6 bolts/taper. But what happened with 7-8 did the main designer go on vacation and backup squad designer just phone it in with some off the shelf bolt?

[@wesboettcher6105]

It would be very cool plowing with a 4 bottom mounted plow on a crawler.... I wonder if you could find one. Lol

[@robertwinton2649]

I sure am anxious to see how this new girl holds up to getting flogged

[@bishopcorva]

Had to comment at five minutes in, yeah some bolts and such you can just look at and know that a step of getting a long breaker bar needs to be skipped in favor of adding a cheater bar to the breaker. But to do reach into a machine through a hole that looks the part of a 'take some skin off the knuckles or the back of the hand' you're much braver than I. Still though, quite an interesting series all of these d2 videos are.

[@petebrand6661]

hey Squatch, we all knowof1 certain D2 that has a very very clean bellhousing

[@bobuk5722]

Oh B..... Hell Toby, how the heck did you get those bolts to even start down there? Guess you have a mental image of what your hand is doing and at least cleaned up bolts but even so. Anyway, congratulations and well done. Choose a suitable expletive!

[@noid500cid4]

Ok what's the rusty tractor on top of the rock pile at the field it's got the silhouette of a D2 or was this shown on another video?

[@mikemcginley6309]

This may be a dumb question , but here it is: how does a D2 compare to a rubber tired tractor like your Super M as a tractor?

[@erik_dk842]

@@squatch253 Would an MD also burn 1/3rd of the fuel? A few acres' Pete's sure is nice.

[@jamesrobinson1022]

Get a cheap plastic snow sled to use as an outdoor creeper.

[@waynep343]

On the new D2. Is the front hydraulic pump disconnected from the engine or is it spinning dry.

[@DavidLeslie65]

Hopefully you get back to X231 before you start rebuilding the 5U

[@johnwythe1409]

Whow. Don’t do that upside down thing again. Made me a bit whosey. Lol!

[@tomsaalfrank1502]

nice job

[@40yeartrucker25]

Pacific Northwest Hillbilly is going a reiteration on a D4

[@Vance_Nickerson]

Made my eye start twitching watching you having to hold the lever up!

[@Vance_Nickerson]

@@squatch253 we do whatever is necessary to play with our toys in the dirt. Loading up tomorrow for a show in Temple Tx this weekend myself. Share some rain and cooler weather please we're in drought conditions and high 90s. Have a good time and may the D2 strut her stuff.

[@glennstasse5698]

Plow Day! Yeah!

[@wemedeeres4105]

After last years plow day I'd seriously been considering making an appearance at this years but facing a strong 5 hour drive and $3.50+ per gallon gas, I think I'll stay home and turn some more dirt here and watch the video instead!

[@haydnstevens3108]

Wow $3.50 that’s cheep it’s £7 a US gallon in UK and the Dollar is 6c shy of a pound now

[@wemedeeres4105]

@@squatch253 Well.......🤣🤣....We are supposed to start sugarbeet harvest at 12:01am Saturday morning anyway unless the weather changes so it'd be touch and go if I could actually come anyway. Hopefully I'll make it one of these years!

[@philipmackin1025]

US Gallon is close to 3.79 liters. In Edmonton Canada it would be $5.31 USD for a US Gallon today

[@mikeungerer4980]

Where do you get your parts for the Caterpillar I'm working on a D4 any information would be highly appreciated

[@daveanderson2316]

It's always amazing the pony is louder than the big engine.

[@mwilliamshs]

Not if you understand engines. Gas vs diesel, high vs low rpm, long vs short stroke, big vs small bore... Is it "always amazing" that a motorcycle is louder than a sedan or that a chainsaw is louder than an ATV?

[@daveanderson2316]

@@mwilliamshs I'm not real mechanical. So you're saying that all motorcycles are louder than all sedans, and all chainsaws are louder than all atv's. Is it kind of like the little guys are always louder than the bigger guys? Thanks for going out of your way to clarify that...

[@mwilliamshs]

@@daveanderson2316 there are exceptions. Early Harley Davidsons, arguably the brand most associated with loud engines, were known for their quietness. They were called silent gray fellows. Typically, however, motorcycles are louder than sedans. Cars have their engines inside compartments, under hoods, generally surrounded by fluid cooling jackets and have their exhausts passing through heavy iron exhaust manifolds and long tubes into large mufflers and exiting far from the operator. Motorcycles typically have none of those things, except liquid cooling systems nowadays. Small engines are typically revved higher which requires more combustion events and thus creates more noise. Two-stroke engines like those nearly always found in chainsaws are again, revved high, and produce twice as many as combustion events as four-strokes like those typical to cars and atvs. There are a great many reasons pony engines are louder at peak power than a dozer diesel at start up.

[@frankcurley]

Yeah, you don't need that early cellphone holder on the dash.....

[@-SF1-]

I've been meaning to ask you a few questions about air filters. Is there is a cartridge filter replacement available for those oil air cleaners? Also, If a person is working on a very steep grade is there a risk for getting oil drawn up into the manifold? I've also wondered about the quality of filtration between oil and modern style filters.

[@s.m.aggies7220]

Same thought, I didn't enjoy cleaning those filter when I was young, yea its traditional for the use of oil. Good questing, what oil could be used, rather than standard.

[@-SF1-]

@@squatch253 Wow, very interesting facts! Thanks for the explanation.

[@1murder99]

How many bell housing have you seen cracked by a loose fly wheel bolt?

[@andyoverall1951]

How long will the pinion bolts stay tight without the wire through them?

[@johnwythe1409]

What were you using for a wrench there 1/2 drive or 3/4 drive on the toolbar mounting brackets?

[@frankcomin9929]

Frank C. Hello. I am currently replacing the main clutch on a 1954 5U series caterpillar. I notice the input shaft has approximately a half inch of up and down play, no end play. Is that normal for this type of set up?

[@mandolinman2006]

Have you looked into Free All penetrating spray?