Caterpillar D2

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[@ryanridgely7807]

Big congrats all around. Also, Senior is just the coolest guy. One hand in his pocket, a tool in the other, and things just come around. Great camera angles and editing. Really interesting to see how it comes together.

[@timothyball3144]

That was awesome when Sr. walked over by the carb, and Squatch just handed him the screwdriver like, " Here, you are the master at this."

[@kennethbrower2259]

Yeah it’s so nice to watch father and son work on things I wish my father was still here to work on things with me

[@charlierogersjr.5178]

Yeah..i wish my father was here too. Nice truck.

[@mrdrchad6110]

Senior must be an electrician. Electricians are taught to always keep one hand in their pockets or behind their back to avoid grounding themselves and getting shocked.

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

Man, she sure sounds good. Nothing like that first pitter patter of the heart when she takes off. Excitement, anxiety, fear, accomplishment, etc. It all boils down to this. She's ready to be pieced together soon!

[@deannajoseph]

Great Job, Congratulations. I hope you can imagine 60,000 cheering fans in that yard.

[@colin8532]

Ah, I've been waiting 3 years for this day :D. Not going to lie, the old anxiety was high watching this until she popped off. BEST 1113 EPISODE EVER!!! God, I need a drink now, and I was only watching. You must feel amazing now that that first (and second) start are under your belt. Congratulations so you and Sr, you've done some amazing work bringing this old lady back to life. You've earned a nice cold Mountain Dew sir!

[@Fatamus]

A real dip of the mountain shine.

[@pinwizz69]

100 proof Everclear Mountain Dew cocktail ? When I was temp stationed down at Coast Guard Airstation Mobile Alabama I got introduced to that one of my fellow Aviation Machinist Mate buds in the helo shop at a shrimp fry party his Dad thru to celebrate getting his shrimp trawler back in the water after a major rebuild. I thought I'd never survive the hangover from that one. So much fun while the party is ragin' but thank God we had the next day off from flight training duties with Cadet Aviation candidates. I couldn't have done a preflight or preflight inspection to save my soul. The shop CPO was in even worse in the hangover department I heard. They had a great crew down there summer of '78 and '79. I'd never heard of a place where you could buy beer by the gallon jug legally.

[@alexfraser8506]

SQUATCH!!! I kept my promise! On my way home from work I got my favorite beer and as soon as that diesel roared to life I cracked one open. I am so very proud of you and you wouldn’t even believe how I was yelling in excitement when it started and told all my kids to come in and see. What an incredible achievement and I aspire to be as great of a mechanic as you and your father are. I turn wrenches everyday and I still learn so much from you and your dad. I’m looking forward to many more videos from you gents. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

[@Mr_trashpanda]

It’s like Christmas!!! I been waiting for this for 3 years!!!

[@colin8532]

You and me both brother!

[@jbj27406]

Perfection. That pony motor runs like a boss. Every detail over the last few months comes together for massive success. What a great moment! Congratulations! Job well done!

[@NineCylinderDiesel]

Never doubted it!

[@ImpHalla66]

A great day. Loved the wedges stuck in the engine stand wheels.

[@ironman3406]

Well done sir!! All that work has paid off nicely. Sure is easy making that pinion latch adjustment when it’s all out in the open like that. The only thing I was missing from this video was the smell 😎

[@butchhull2890]

Way to go squatch been watchin every episode faithfully for the three years and damn the first start just happened to land on my birthday

[@clydeschwartz2167]

A huge congratulations to squatch and squatch senior to all your efforts to bring the d2 back to life and it sounds totally awesome the pony motor and the diesel engine. It's so nice when you finally get to the start up day and all goes well. Minor adjustments are only natural. Keep up the great videos Toby 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JesusTorres-qr1gz]

Using a rope to start a pony engine on a caterpillar diesel engine in the year 2022? Where did I miss the boat? Rebuilding that pony engine is far more expensive than buying an electric starter an retrofitting that old diesel engine, had to take an old man to get it going, age and treasury always overcome youth and skills, well done, please don't forget to paint it with the right yellow caterpillar color, remain me my younger years when I used to play with them. After all this congratulations to you guys you have done a superb job, excellent.

[@JesusTorres-qr1gz]

@@squatch253 you guys are impressive, please be safe and keep up the good work

[@briancook4065]

A moment to be truly proud of it lives and breathes again

[@LaLaLand.Germany]

Boy, Howdy, Buddy, CON GRA TIU LA TIONS!! To me this was the most anticipated video of all KZbin world. The little pony couldn´t sound happier, very, very happy Cat fan greets from Germany

[@michaelbrash8843]

East central illinois here. For a guy who did sawdust all these year I sure do enjoy all of your content. Thankyou.

[@jeffbrandon9179]

Woo..Hoo!! The heart of the beast is alive!! Great job Squatch, It's so much fun to see your Dad take such an interest in the project too. This has been a great trip... I loved every minute of it.

[@kenh9508]

I would be content just having that engine available to roll out and start on special occasions. And every time I went out to the garage would qualify as a special occasion. Congrats on the successful rebuild.

[@charlespickett1634]

Engine starts.hands screwdriver to dad. Me. I start crying thinking about working with my dad..good video . Thank you.

[@nickculley6603]

Congratulations. A smooth running engine is a testament to your hard work and dedication. It's been a pleasure following the journey with you.

[@randallvos]

And with just a little tinkering, 5J1113 lives again........ A well earned congratulations to both you and Senior.........

[@TheRebelOne.]

Watched this build from the very beginning. Superb meticulous rebuild from the outset. Congratulations to you both from Ireland. 🇮🇪

[@Ekatjam]

Being retired and suffering from "Diesel Ear", when you kicked that pony motor over the ringing in my ear's stopped.

[@ap1687]

Congrats, Squatch! Made my day again for sure. Don't think I ever followed anything on YT or on TV with this much interest and for so long. Truly great job!

[@PilotK]

Wow, we are all excited! And hardly any adjustments. It is really amazing to put together several thousand parts so perfectly that all you need is a screwdriver to make the smallest adjustments and it runs like a top! That is attention to OCD detail for sure! Congratulations again!

[@horatiohornblower868]

She spins like my granny' s old Singer! What a sound!

[@oldcatmech]

As a 47 year mechanic for a Caterpillar Dealer, watching the detail and time you put in to this project was a delight! At each step I enjoyed your attention to the paper work you used and the time you took in doing so! Congratulations to this point, keep it up!!

[@themajority5716]

Ya baby YA!!!!! Good for you Squatch. I'm happy for you, sincerely.

[@nduncad686]

Not sure I've ever been so excited for a first start on an engine that isn't even mine thanks for being squatch

[@terrymumford7659]

Wow Toby!!! All the planning, the decisions, the many, many hours of work, the creation of new tools, your endless knowledge and experience, the eye for fine details, the Senior work, knowledge and magic, and you have yourself an engine that looks and sounds so great. This was like having Christmas in March for me. You have also created a legacy of knowledge to guide others going down the same road. Congratulations on your success and thank you for sharing your efforts and Senior with us.

[@roberthammond2637]

I pulled hand cranks on D8 2U10,000, D8 36A and starter cord on log loader in WA State during the early 1970's! After that, pulled hand crank on a D8 1R in the Alaska Range...! Years later worked for NC Machinery in Anchorage and few knew how to start a pony motor Cat or where the "Thermoids" are located on the master clutch...! It was knuckle-breaking work, but satisfying -- I still miss the smell of unburned diesel on a cold day...! Robert Hammond

[@clydebalcom3679]

A great day. I have good thoughts and fingers crossed. Squatch, that is probably the most beautiful diesel engine I've seen in many years. Thank you for bringing us along for the ride.

[@mattdnewman]

Looks like maybe one of the first wheeled 5J D2s? :)

[@ironman3406]

Fun fact The cat dealer in Quebec back in the day actually made wheeled D2’s and D4’s just like a DW6 they were called DW2’s and DW4’s. They used them in the forestry industry.

[@Deebo1812]

Amazing journey to get here! Followed every second and am hugely grateful to you and Senior for all your hard work on the build and documenting every step. You’ve set the standard for all restorations from now on.. hard act to follow.. Congratulations.

[@yosefmama1136]

Excellent. You & Senior make the little beast live again (50 years ?).

[@jazzerbyte]

Fantastic to hear the music from the engines! Interesting to see it run and think about all the parts that had to come together to make it work.

[@wagon9082]

What a great day for you. I am glad you were able to share it with Senior. I could not be more happy for you.

[@normsweet1710]

Runs great, no more than the usual ck’s for torque and coolant seepage at pump, no fuel leaks !!!!!! good runner. Great job Squatch 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️

[@billhayward955]

To hear the voice of a long silenced machine that had been rebuilt is the closest thing a mechanic does to having a newborn child cry the first time. I re-lived the anxiety of that first successful fire up of my D311 in my 212 grader that I'm sure you felt when it was still bleeding the air out of the system when it wouldn't quite start. Props to you and Senior, your both did a wonderful job on the mechanical restoration of that powerplant. #5J1113 will live another day to pull another plow!

[@humancattoy7767]

That is the most beautiful sound. You have done a wonderful job bringing her back to life. I know there's a lot left to do. But I also see what is behind you. I'm so happy right now, my neighbors think I just won the lottery. This is better.

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Best video I've seen all day! I love running an engine in for the first time since rebuild. Thanks to the Squatch Boys for sharing all of their hard work. I'm happy I found this channel and stuck with it.

[@ThisOldFarm]

That is totally awesome! Congratulations Squatch!!! She sounds so good!!! Hope we can get to see it at my plow day this year! Of course I know that’s a lot of work yet!!

[@helge000]

Watching your restoration over all the episodes I never had any doubt the diesel engine would fire on the first try. Very nice job, congratulations!

[@thirzapeevey2395]

Magnificent! After all that work, to have that pony motor start on the third pull has to be a great feeling. Another piece of history saved for another generation.

[@robertwinton2649]

I think I am now plagued with a psychological issue Why Because I have watched this video 11 times now and every single time it brings a tear of joy to my eye I love it keep up the good work

[@kevanhollidge164]

Fantastic episode of the start up, congratulations to both of you on a professional rebuild, I'm 73 and still learning from you guys.

[@MoparNewport]

Well done gentlemen! Few things in life more satisfying - especially after the cold dread of the 'what ifs' - when the old gals come to life.

[@texasjetman]

WELL DONE SIR, its March 18th, so I am setting my reminder for the build, well done, you are constantly consistent and very well details and organized shop too, truly envious, well done

[@mineown1861]

To quote doctor frankenstein , it's alive ! Congratulations.

[@neilshep50]

Thank god that's over. Now can we resume normal service? Seriously, well done Toby and Senior, well worth delaying my dinner for.

[@_P0tat07_]

Congratulations Toby! It’s been a long project with many hold ups. You gotta be pretty relieved this part is over. Can’t wait to see her come together now!

[@rustyreckman2892]

Congratulations Toby. You should be very proud. So cool to finally see it run! 3 years! So much great content.

[@Huskiedrive361]

Congratulations Toby and Senior! I've watched every 5J1113 video since the beginning and I'm probably more excited about today than you are! Can't wait to see it move under it's own power soon! Bravo!

[@bchdsailor]

Good to have Senior around, cool guy as Ryan wrote, congratulations, good to hear the ol'e gal humming

[@deanchapman6425]

It's great to see younger generations learn to appreciate the machines that help build this country and much of the industrial world. Good luck and bless all.

[@paulwomack5866]

Congratulations - I will raise of glass a to you and 5J1113 tonight.

[@mikewednesday8541]

Great Episode!! Congrats!! Certainly worth the wait👍🏼. I’m going to have to watch that more than twice to take everything in! You gotta love Senior stepping in with wisdom with the choke and the carb tune. I think we all might be more excited than you seem!

[@93Martin]

Congratulations are certainly in order. I can only imagine the sense of accomplishment and relief. It's all uphill from here!

[@oblioi]

A cat purring like a kitten,well done :o)

[@gordoncorey8023]

I could watch this all night 🙂👍

[@jimmytjomsland6132]

Little Guy just needed the Senior's touch!! Gotta love it, You Guys are making videos of Family Memories!!

[@jonathanbiggar4973]

“Start you bastard “would have helped if you said that a few times, well done with the build and getting the air out in that cold .

[@Ihbinder14]

Even the pony has a good sound to it too.

[@haydnstevens3108]

Congratulations Squatch a big mile crossed It was good to see senior too

[@mdouglaswray]

Music, sweet sweet music. Thanks for sharing this moment!

[@user-zv3qb1vd9r]

As you asked I'm going back watching past episodes and they are just as awesome as when they first aired !!

[@nunyabusiness4651]

Old American Iron.. Love it! When I was younger had a friend who had a D2 on his ranch. That thing ran great and sipped fuel I ran it one time 8 hrs. straight and it only used like 5 gallon of fuel. Great Video!

[@nunyabusiness4651]

@@squatch253 I know right just amazing!

[@pipikr]

Congratulation from Austria :) Yesterday i also drove my first meters, with my German Crawler :D

[@tda2806]

👍 One word, O U T S T A N D I N G

[@sterff8990]

Awesome! The pony runs so well as does the diesel engine! Congrats on getting to this point!

[@glennford8844]

Isn't it a delight when you start a completed refurbishment of a grand engineering marvel from all those years ago. Bet it smelled beautiful when you engaged the pony motor. This video sequence has bought back many memories of times using these tractors. Thankyou for saving it; and others!

[@cassiuspuckett8789]

Sounds good, so cool to get both engines dialed in and running again. Great job, now to get the rest of it put together and rolling. Looks good so far!!!! Thanks for sharing.....

[@aazogbi]

What a beautiful moment! Like two surgeons operating, monitors initially showing a flat line, but after some precise wrench interventions, beep, beep, beeeeep and then all of a sudden the patient is brought back to life, alive and well, perfect heartbeat and all bodily functions a go. Fantastic work, congratulations to you both.

[@MrDwrench1]

It sounds great. I am happy to be along for the ride on this one. Finally pulled the trigger on being a member. Look forward to seeing the project come together. Been following since the beginning. It has been a great project to watch. Thanks for letting us tag along.

[@tmscheum]

Welcome to Team Squatch!

[@MrDwrench1]

@@tmscheum Thanks. Been a long time subscriber. Don't remember how I stumbled onto the channel. I believe I am one of the "12" waiting for the prototype tractor to get finished. Lol

[@bcbloc02]

Alright time to get that thing hooked to the dirt dyno and seat those rings!

[@chrishanes4310]

What a fantastic episode bringing this machine back to life. You had to be thrilled to hear how well that starting engine ran. Having Senior there helping was a special treat. Hang on to that, Dads don't last forever. The Diesel engine seemed relieved to finally purr again. Can't imagine the sense of accomplishment you both must feel. Thank you so much for sharing your long journey to date. Congratulations my friend. Wishing you both good health from here in Seattle.

[@uglysteve1]

You justdon’t realize how big that engine is until you get a little perspective. I did like the senior magic fingers moment too. We old guys have that for some reason.

[@uglysteve1]

I am amazed at the artistic flow of a lot of the parts on these cats. Maybe it is the mechanical nature of some parts to need flowing curves but others seem to be put there for artistic value. Some people spent a lot of time at a drawing board and maybe a little art crept in there.

[@korhing1066]

Very nice , One old Cat Beautiful sound , You Are a Great Mechanic Sir Thank You for Sharing

[@twodogs1298]

She purs like a cat! Great work never had a doubt.

[@johnl121]

Great job Toby! .... always very satisfying to see a plan come together. This certainly shows the advantages of a pony motor over an electric start system. Hard to see how an electric start and battery could handle this. Again, great job - It purrs like a kitten. You should feel proud of all the work you did!

[@jstutzman1301]

I could tell Senior was very proud of you and the work that was done to get that beautiful machine back to life. Well done.

[@LoggerLloyd]

Thank you and senior for all your work and the level of detail you went through on this. The sound of those 2 engines starting is a wonderful thing. Can't wait till my restoration gets to that point.

[@dougkubash8673]

Great Job guys!! I really liked when you handed the screwdriver to Sr. and he put his touch on the pony motor carb.

[@ReubenFarrelly]

Great stuff. The more I watch this channel the more I appreciate the workmanship and attention to detail. It's not just about "getting it to start" but getting it "right". A notch above the rest!

[@spaceace1006]

Only very recently did I learn about these "Pony Engines" !!! I guess it was a really good idea for the time!!

[@morgansword]

How could it not run well as it just met the master of tools and time put in to knowing every aspect of what makes this do that

[@wotnoturbo]

There's nothing quite like years of hard work coming together, worth every sleepless night, eye twitch & empty wallet, kudos to you Squatch 👍👍👍

[@catfishgold]

Congratulations! All the hard work and stumbling blocks and she is back alive. Long way from how you found it. You should be very proud sir.

[@pauledmundson8132]

I'll bet people all over the world are lifting a beer to you while watching this episode! Pretty cool when you see the stack clean up and you know it is running on its own.

[@darrenhawken9766]

Congratulations well done , hard work has paid off , great soundtrack of the pony and diesel together 🎶💨💨🎶👍

[@electricianmike6847]

Congratulations!! For years I have followed you ant watched the progress as you've rebuilt this tractor!! To see the engine running is such a huge milestone! You should be very proud of the work you've done and the obstacles overcome. Seeing you getting to work right along with Squatch Sr puts the biggest smile on my face!! It reminds me so much of getting to work with my dad I cannot wait to see her back on her tracks!!

[@matthewbarnes7075]

As far back as I can remember, I’ve been watching your channel. I think I started when the Prototype X tractor was being worked on. It’s really neat to see the progression and this project taking big leaps!

[@jamesbutler1862]

Pops showing young buck how it's done.🤣

[@nickcox2974]

Wow she sounds just so sweet well done congratulations to you what a fantastic job Just had my EX us army generator running today as well this old lady done its service and still in its grey clothes its a D315 engine I take it to shows as soon as the pull rope out tool box the crowds come stand to watch I love ❤ it it's only done 750hrs had to drag its out of a overgrown headge but its a cat made to last love it enjoy your caterpillar tractor Have a good day from us in the UK 🇬🇧

[@bobuk5722]

Well done both of you! Senior for the high precision delicate carb and magneto and Junior for the clunky, heavy duty cast iron - oh yes, and the fuel injector pump, the valve train etc etc! I've only overhauled a few engines in my time and nothing like as big as this but I well remember even decades later getting one hell of a kick out of doing it when they started up for the first time. So much hard work and indeed love goes into doing what you two have achieved, it's almost like the engines springs into real life. Congratulations.

[@joehovanec1985]

Thank you very much for sharing this start up with us. A great amount of work and this good start up. You will probably remember this day for many years. You are so good to watch with your dad. Best of luck to both of you.

[@oompah_your_dupa]

Congrats! Long time coming for sure. And thanks for the text explaining what you were seeing & adjusting real time during the test. Made it that much more engaging to watch.

[@noelsheldahl537]

WOW!! What a precious moment for both you and your father. He raised a wonderful son! Not only do you make engines sound good but your delivery is always upbeat with that lovely wry sense of humor. I also appreciate the humility and time you take to "splaining" things to us all;-).

[@raycollington4310]

Brought a tear to my eye, what an emotional moment seeing life come back to the old girl. What an amazing educational journey you have both taken us on. Brilliant job, well done.

[@jdgimpa]

Nothing sweeter than hearing the engine run for the first time. I have always had a soft spot for those D2 Cat's.