Caterpillar D4-7U cold start (no pony motor or ether)

Here are the previous videos from this project: • Caterpillar D4-7U Rebuild
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[@PacificNorthwestHillbilly]

Sorry guys, had to reupload! The original had only single channel audio and it would be a crime to hear it run with only one speaker!

[@PacificNorthwestHillbilly]

Also I made a comment in the previous upload mentioning the idea of not even adding fuel until the 2nd or 3rd start attempt. I think just letting the engine heat up using the engines compression instead of dousing it with freezing cold diesel might make it start easier and is probably easier on the engine.

[@lithiumike]

I was thinking if it was KZbins systems not liking the way the thermometer looked pointing at the geese lol

[@leninmi7579]

I never noticed 😂

[@paulhammond7489]

Watched the first upload, it went to private when I tried to look at the comments. I only have mono, so was not aware of the stereo issue, so watching the re-upload now to preserve your viewing stats :)

[@tomasdevine7756]

The last post said this video is private, I was wtf is going on phue lol

[@brianramsey4097]

Absolutely enjoyed watching this build from beginning to end. You've done an absolutely beautiful job. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to your excavator Build

[@michaelevans2975]

Just looking at the D4 is enough to appreciate it, doesn't need to move! To make the (perhaps pointless) comparison with intake heaters on modern diesel tractors/ excavators, they require between 20-30 secs of activation before turning the engine. Noticed you gave the D4 about 10 secs bursts. Just a thought.

[@TechGorilla1987]

@6:52 - So you're telling us that the goose temperature is - wait for it... Down? I'll see myself out.

[@sloppystooly5439]

Dejavu.. lol. I’m sure this start even colder with the set up you now have. Sounds good.

[@kandersn317]

Beautiful rig! You should be proud of all of your hard work! Thank you for allowing us to follow along.

[@wrstew1272]

For winter work, an infrared bulb in a clamp on reflector ( or two ) on the oil pan and intake manifold should do wonders. Plug them in,, drink a couple of favorite beverages,,,bang! A cop in Northern Oregon taught me that in 77 when it was so much more weather than recently. Or a block heater is wonderful as I’m sure you know…..makes things seem like spring for the engine.

[@bayman49]

Pleasant surprise to get a new vid so quickly.. the dozer looks and sounds great!

[@2tana22]

Your dozer looks so good, nice job Matt, she’s a beauty,looking forward to seeing her go to work….

[@shadow83blk]

You really did a great job on the dozer.

[@Dan-ud8ob]

I watched the entire build on that machine, you did a spectacular job on it..learned alot too.

[@DougGleich]

Brother you did a fantastic job restoring that dozer! Hats off

[@petesmith8000]

Thanks for the update Matt

[@deadwood3764]

Good Job! Must feel very rewarding after all your work you put in on her.

[@peterarmstrong8613]

I really enjoyed your restoration series on this lucky little bulldozer. Thanks Matt.

[@alanm3438]

Good to see you.

[@NCmtnDweller]

Nice resto !!

[@lesdmark]

Waterfowl have really good insulative properties which is why we like their down for stuffings traditionally.

[@lloydprunier4415]

Finding that engine was a real blessing! Now hoping for some of the same for the excavator!

[@jasoncampbell5518]

She's alive !! 😮

[@hawkinseric]

Not at all surprised given the meticulous work you put into this beauty. Nice job Matt.

[@kiiiisu]

end was funny, very good insulation right there!

[@SteamCrane]

Gorgeous!

[@shanekennedy5243]

Well done Matt, that guy you had working on it obviously did a fantastic job. Ha ha

[@2xKTfc]

I laughed at the goose temp check but for some reason the cut to the duck just sent me 😅 Thank you so much for this, now I can carry that smile to work and with me all day =)

[@clintweldon8199]

Glad to hear you are back up on you tube, hope to see more of your videos

[@keviny4357]

Great looking cat!

[@billbooth4147]

I like that barn

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Impressive. Couldn't ask for more.

[@stephenpoe2037]

I believe you should heat for about 30s . Will be nice to see the Dozer doing some work ! And that was a Journey From discovery to now ! And all of the Turmoil in Between ! I enjoyed it all ! Thanks for sharing !

[@christopherjanes6577]

Geese and ducks wondering why he's shooting lasers at me.

[@markthefarmer]

Nice work and start on this cat.. following you for a wile you git some nice work! Watching the excevator repar as well.. wanna se how will turn out when it will be finished 👍👍

[@anthonyhoult152]

I just hope that those geese don't think that you are thinking of fitting heater coils to them 🤣🤣🤣

[@milt7348]

Stay safe.

[@markc5593]

It was 29 here in NW FL this morning, I didn't want to start either.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Nice 👍

[@slypig24]

I dont want you wearing out the D4 too quickly. As i wouldn't want to to have to rebuild it again too soon 😅

[@michelgrenier1878]

Should try to install a block heater .

[@einfelder8262]

Probably would start better if you run the intake heaters a lot longer. Glow plugs run longer and heat the air in the chamber a lot more.

[@thomasr.miller5553]

Have you try using a Heat Gun into the intake? CORDLESS HEAT GUNS on ANAZON 😁 A block heater in the radiator hose ? Grate videos thanks

[@nathansmithconsulting]

Looking good. Question, is your "generator" or alternator a 6v or 12v unit? I can't remember how you dealt with that during the rebuild. I put an electric starter on my 40's d6-5r but my generator is 6 volts. Just using a solar charger right now but during the winter I am not sure if that will cut it for several starts a day.

[@86FxBdyCpe]

How about a block heater? Wouldn't that improve starts at those lower temps?

[@gordonagent7037]

Awesome, this was my favourite build of all time and I’m so pleased you’re having so much enjoyment come back to you…..she’s a very sexy looking lady

[@Rigoknow]

👍

[@katmandu8208]

👍🏻🍻

[@altinzogaj6409]

I watched the whole series and I have no idea about anything you did there and I have no idea if this would work but the only thing i would recommend you to do on this thing is bending exoust pipe underneath all the way to the back, because it bugs me anytime i watch all that smoke going on your face

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

35 seconds on heavy equipment intake heater

[@carlaustin7398]

I'm glad your injury was not life changing. Dozer looks great. You should be proud of your accomplishment. Thanks for sharing.

[@PacificNorthwestHillbilly]

I learned my lesson from it: just say NO to sports

[@djmips]

@@PacificNorthwestHillbillyhear hear. Well it's especially bad if one has a competitive spirit that can't be quelled. But I've learned my lesson now too.

[@horstszibulski19]

@@PacificNorthwestHillbilly Sports and household stuff do more harm than the "risky things"... 😂😂😂

[@tmscheum]

We all get to that age where the mind says yes but the body says no!

[@billroberts3864]

Matt, your D-4 sure is looking great after you did the refresh on it. The cold start proves you did a great rebuild. Blessings to you.

[@booterone1]

Something to consider is to install an engine heater. This will make it start easier and be less stress on all the components when it is this cold. All you would have to do is plan on when you would want to use it and plug it in an hour or two before you are needing to use the machine.

[@Frank-Thoresen]

I came to comment on the engine block heater too. Absolutely great to keep the engine healthy without stressing it. A cheap investment.

[@alspeers6931]

Yes and yes ,block heatersare a great investment better for the engine components and really saves battery wear,either is crap.

[@Craigs_Adventures]

I would be proud as hell if I were you. I was happy it started. I gotta believe you are floating on air...GREAT JOB!!!

[@MrSlapdash243]

Always asking the important questions like how warm is a duck 🤣

[@iamrichrocker]

think RinTin Tin is letting you know that she does not like being able to be with you this morn..

[@snowfire45]

This is awesome all the work you put in to this crawler !😊😊

[@peslange]

What about installing a block heater on the dozer?

[@RGSABloke]

Matt, that engine sounds awesome👍😎

[@ksw501]

Have you considered installing a block heater?

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Not bad for a 73 year old CAT!

[@jondavidmcnabb]

WOW that is rather amazing that it started so quick!!! I image a block heater plus the air intake heater would help in even colder weather

[@AndirHon]

it's like when I got my IR thermometer... I ran around measuring all the temps!

[@mtronics]

it nearly popped on the 2nd time WOW!! that is a NICE RIG!!

[@ironman3406]

Hey Matt I couldn’t tell in the video if you were doing it or not - but do you think that while you were cranking the engine to hold the intake heater on to provide additional heat sucking through the intake. I know I’ll do that with glow plugs with good success, I’ll also hold the glow plugs on to help smooth out the engine running when it’s cold. Maybe you were I just couldn’t tell. Thanks

[@PacificNorthwestHillbilly]

Yup, I have it wired up so the heaters always turn on when the engine cranks!

[@SuperDriver379]

A tip, if you’ll put you a Vice grip on the top of your rain cap, to hold it wide open with the weight of the pliers it’ll blow most the smoke when you start it away from you, I don’t know about you but on my big cats my eyes would be watering trying to get them going and I’d get a migraine, after it’s going you can get the pliers back and continue on about it otherwise as it is, my grandpa showed me that trick many years ago. It’s been a lifesaver. A small hole and a bungee cord is needed on the bigger rain caps, but a beefy set of Vice grips would serve you fine.

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

It sounds so sweet idling.

[@alexaltrichter1597]

We use a regular old blow dryer on one of our old tractors . Blow it into the air cleaner housing for a few minutes, it'll start right up.

[@chuckh.2227]

That CAT purrs! Great job Matt

[@bertpenney3526]

I know this is kind of late, but I would suggest that you put the intake heater on a switch that is separate from the starter switch. I know that in my RAM, my intake heater cycles a number of times after the engine starts so it would be good if you could activate the heater even while the starter is engaged.

[@The777017]

If you need a pony motor I might know where you can get your hands on one. My grandpa used to have three of them just laying around his shop up in Bonners ferry Idaho. I still might be able to get my hands on one

[@davecallas5275]

Poor man’s block heater. Tarp in the engine compartment and run an old school trouble light with incandescent bulb in along block.

[@rc5693]

Just a thought, and you might have already. A gear reduction starter would probably help quite a bit without a pony motor and should eliminate any need for ether

[@danbentsen]

Nice cold start in cooler weather. Would like you to video a small little something w/Dozer.

[@prodkey]

Block heater can be your friend! Cheap and easy way to get it going here in Spokane….

[@glennford8844]

That goose will definitely get hotter when he's in the oven for your Xmas dinner. Duck entrees too.

[@yezok01]

Do your self a favor and rebuild a pony motor for it. Much easier starts in cold weather engine lasts longer much less wear

[@nonsequitur807]

Could you install a fuel heater??? Do you plan to add work lights?

[@kehenabeach4418]

You Da’Man! Mahalo my brother!

[@PapaMo55]

Matt that build came beautifully… Brand new 1950 Cat D4-7U… Really enjoy watching your videos… an I do crying in pain and yell “D’oh!” Right along with… The excavator is gunna be as awesome I am willing to bet… Happy Holidays from Lochsloy, Wa

[@tomasdevine7756]

Well done you should be very proud it runs like a clock. I enjoyed keep up the good work.

[@gutsngorrrr]

Is it worth putting in a block heater. It would help with starting and be easier on the engine.

[@ramosel]

Good Job, Matt! It sounded good in theory, and now you made it happen.

[@rowycoracing]

Nice job on the total rebuild. Nice looking machine!

[@PaulAsselstine]

Hard work pays off! Nice job kid.

[@allidkus]

You do great work...I enjoy watching your channel.

[@chox2001]

Is there no way to fit a block heater.

[@AWDJRforYouTube]

I have found [from a lot of old time diesel mechanics/ operators] and exp. with my own equipment, that a touch of either on such cold starts will get it started sooner and surer, will not injure that tough old cat.

[@elesjuan]

Gotta be careful with diesels and ether… you don’t want the engine to get addicted to it 😂 Love seeing the old girl come to life. That was such a long and rather enjoyable project to watch. Thanks Matt!

[@dustcommander100]

Hate to hear you got injured, and hope you're healing up well! I couldn't tell you missed a lick!

[@daviddamico4288]

That started really fast ,Matt ..

[@stovebolt448]

Of course it will start, been in the 20s here in eastern Oregon.😋 Great job on the Cat Matt! Hey how about a block heater?

[@mikeungerer4980]

The heaters really help not

[@brianelliot2719]

Thanks Matt…I enjoy the short videos too…and the geese and ducks at the end add humour. 😊

[@davidkettell1073]

All your hard work has paid ,it runs like new and looks the same.Great work.

[@SuperMAZ007]

If you can retrofit some old headlights to the canopy with LED in it. Your visibility in dark should improve by a lot. Not sure how you plan doing any additional electric works on the D4. However im sure the lights would add a lot. If you would live further up north, a block heater would be a must have. I would say this was one easy start for a machine that old.

[@LarryYaw]

I knew she would start. I have missed the old girl from the channel. I followed her rebuild every step of the way.

[@jarkkovanska6681]

Nice👍 it's start and running 😊👍

[@johnnymac1580]

Not bad ⚡️

[@JFirn86Q]

Haha nice.

[@kstricl]

I used to have a 1987 Ford Van with the 6.9 (glow plugs didn't work.) I tried firing it up at -30C once; it did it, but it was NOT happy about it. And yes, it was on starting fluid.

[@tcmits3699]

My father had Caterpillar tractors all his adult life. When l bought a new BELARUS tractor, and started immediately just using electric starter and decompressor below freezing, he was amazed. I'll use magnetic oil pan heater below 20°fahr, rarely use glow plug. That looked like alot of cranking 😊

[@mcjok88]

Great.