Caterpillar D4 Diesel engine, will it start? Episode

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Final Assembly series part 8
The moment of truth! Will the diesel D4400 engine start? 1939 Caterpillar D4 / RD4 4G9986 "Lil Lefty" has never been so much fun and fulfilling. I hope you enjoy the shop talk, banter and commentary.
We are operators pretending to be mechanics!
Thanks for watching!
Regards,
Aaron & Greg "The cleaner"
Episode #129
LAOL
P.O. Box 395
Keenesburg, CO 80643
Used gopro and corel editing software in the creation of this video.

[@Nick-nw6zg]

I'll bet your boy is watching from heaven so proud

[@Papa-vq3fv]

From 1 old Cat mechanic to two other cat mechanics good build brothers

[@nicholasneidlinger1323]

So happy for you two, "she runs"! We all know you'll have her purring like a kitten in no time. Great job.

[@Sailor_Tom]

Blood, sweat and tears.. so many people will never know the joy of it! Yeah when she started to move I yelled GO GO GO! (:

[@charleswelch249]

Nice job rebuilding the little dozer. Now get the seat back on it and drive it until the tracks are loosened up. Then pull something that will labor the engine very hard to break the engine in property. Love your little dozer.

[@scotsman50]

So happy to see Lil Lefty move! I met you in Longmont at the dougherty tractor show. I have binge watched all the episodes in this series since then. I was the guy in the C&Rsenal shirt on the Sunday. You guys have done such an amazing job. I look forward to seeing this project finished and to see you again at another show.

[@lifeafterourloss]

Thank you! I do definitely remember. You can bet this tractor is going to be at that show next year. Very much appreciate your support of the channel and it was a pleasure meeting you at the show. 👍

[@ponkkaa]

I dont know about the rest of you, but I cheered when it started.

[@BEdmonson85]

100% 🥳

[@mikeengstrom8260]

Just amazing. You and your dad deserve this day!!!!!

[@stevenrapp3217]

It's been a long journey and not over yet....but I'm so very happy for you. I'm quite sure your son is smiling down on you and his Grandpa!! God Bless!!!

[@badzbradzgoodyz6477]

Awesome! What a sight for sore ears. We've all done the unthinkable. Those darn shut off valves! 😅

[@stuartdavidson5802]

Way to go guys 🎉 another piece of old iron saved !

[@cochrandc7484]

Man I’m so happy for you two. It sure does sound good running and moving under its own power. I’m sure you guys will get it all ironed out. It’s been a pleasure watching this project

[@TJAkin]

So nice, I watched it twice. This great story is moving into its final chapter. Thanks for taking us along. Your editing is award winning, and the extras (outtakes) are always entertaining. Thanks for the laugh.

[@lifeafterourloss]

It makes my day to know that everything is appreciated. I tried very hard to keep it light-hearted and fun. 😊

[@markchodroff250]

That D4 is some real beautiful machine! Just the right size , your one lucky guy

[@raincoast9010]

It moved! Congratulations guys, all your hard work paid off, thanks so much for taking us along! Bravo!!!

[@lifeafterourloss]

You've been an awesome supporter! We always appreciate your comments. 👍

[@kriswright1022]

Don't blame ya for getting emotional, been following a long on yer journey!

[@richardott643]

Most excellent. Proud moment.

[@TomTeater]

Wow what a endeavor,

[@RangieNZ]

I know how it feels, to get a long term project running for the first time - such relief and joy. Well done. :)

[@lifeafterourloss]

It really is!

[@chrisbrown7362]

I'm a Johnny-Come-Lately to this channel and this saga specifically. I'm sitting on the edge of my seat, waiting to see if the dang thang movang will loosen up the tracks!!

[@lifeafterourloss]

We're definitely going to give it a try!

[@bobcrone6151]

Congrats boys!!! What an awesome accomplishment! Pure joy!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@jazzerbyte]

What a feeling to see it all start to run! Love those 90 degree shutoff valves - they shut off when you turn them off.

[@lifeafterourloss]

I was just making sure they work, 😂.

[@richardpickell8062]

❤😁 Freakin' AWESOME 😁❤️ I love seeing classic old Iron being brought back to working order and its original glory. Great job!! She sounds incredible and looks gorgeous. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jefflee1467]

Congratulations guys! Really nice to hear that tractor run. Fine tuning the small problems should be easy. Getting her to run was the hard part and you did it!

[@terrywitt5543]

I used to work on EMD diesel s this boat had a pair 16-645-E they wore working the fleet putting around it had oily stacks the mechanic s told they were putting in new piston s rings and properly brake it in when there pushing 15 barge s hooked up there is just a haze coming out of the stacks congratulations what a awesome job you and your dad did

[@braddeyoung8701]

Yes, "it moved." 😂 Im so happy for you. Great job.

[@timnolan5849]

Well done boys.

[@gradyyokeley9930]

You have done well, now finish my dozer

[@Pr3stag3]

Sir I have to be honest with you I have joined the party late and have only started watching after the Track soaking video. But I have to tell you I think it is an absolute honour to watch you and your father work on this caterpillar. The relationship you have with your father is something truly wonderful. You have most certainly got my subscription to your amazing channel. I am looking forward to going back through your previous videos working on the caterpillar. Sending love to you and your family from the UK.

[@lifeafterourloss]

Very much appreciated. I'm very lucky to have worked with my father most of my life. For almost 30 years my grandfather my father and I all worked together. My son was always there with us too. It makes me happy that so many appreciate the videos! We are happy you are here with us. 😊

[@raincoast9010]

Two thumbs up and five stars !

[@johnalexander4356]

Incredible! I'm so happy to see this episode! My guess is you two will always have a little tweak that you "need" to do to it. But that's what makes you men you are. Thanks for bringing his along!

[@moanderson6]

Very Nice......................................................

[@mmm365]

Super!!! Congratulations!! What a beauty. The pony starts on first pull!!! Perfect.... And i know you can sort out whats happening with cil.nr1 I am Happy here for you guys.👍🏻👍🏻

[@dabear1375]

Love it! Can't wait to see it all tightened up and completed! Great Job guys!!!

[@dwaynecummings5641]

Great job Aaron and dad 👍🏾 And thanks again for helping me figure out my uncle's year of his 1951 D6

[@lifeafterourloss]

Anytime! Glad I could help. We really appreciate the views and comments. 😊

[@kenfrazier616]

awesome 2 years of love

[@lizardinparadise]

Nice to see the emotion congratulations.😅

[@cherylf.6959]

In that instance I knew....lol sounds fantastic. You guys are so fun to watch. Oh the success..how sweet.

[@surindersandhi3924]

Hi My Dear Friend Very Very Great Job Sir ❤❤❤❤❤

[@AndrewMoizer]

Thanks so much for sharing your joy. The emotion just pours off the screen.

[@tomg5989]

Good work👍👍👍👍. Congratulations. Greetings from the Czech Republic.

[@cherylf.6959]

It moved too 🎉🎉🎉

[@Fatamus]

I’m with ya all the way.

[@lifeafterourloss]

A round for everyone, 😉. 🍺 🍺 🍺

[@keithwarkentin]

Right on Guys it’s a milestone no doubt about it few things to tweak but that’s to be expected 😀🇨🇦

[@LoggerLloyd]

Beyond happy for you. Some day I hope to reach this point with Grandpa's machine.

[@lifeafterourloss]

I'm sure you will! One thing I've learned with this is that big or small progress is progress. 👍

[@TonyLaux-r1n]

That's big time fun great job

[@billlee4838]

I said it when you got the starting engine running, now I'll say it again, CONGRATULATIONS! The D4 lives! Interesting to know that a D4 starting engine runs better on Folgers, I know I do. You are wise to prepare for a run away engine. It happened to me with an RD8. To long of a story to tell here but if it wasn't for the compression release i'd either be picking up pieces or pushing up daisies.

[@lifeafterourloss]

That's a bit scary! I'm going to have to hear that story sometime. I'll say one thing about Folgers. It's the best part of waking up that diesel engine! 😂

[@stevenzitzmann9053]

It’s ALIVE!

[@adrianorourke2893]

It's good to see it running. After a few minor tweaks hopefully we will see it out being run in. It would be good seeing it towing a set of discs to settle it down under load. I guess it won't be long before we see a new project coming up.

[@lifeafterourloss]

You can bet we're going to work on more projects. The next major one will be the 5T, five roller frame in the other shop. When we get done with Lefty it's going to drag the one-way disc or a plow. 👍

[@markchodroff250]

I guess your going to pull the #1 injector ? Fix the leaks and your off and running, the shut off for the gasoline is perfect and most units have them LOOKS 👍🏻👍🏻

[@lifeafterourloss]

We are most definitely going to be working on the injectors in the near future. 👍

[@toddfryman6178]

The long awaited episode!! Congratulations awesome job well done!! Cannot wait to see it move outside….

[@carbie5614]

Hey Aaron and Greg, yea, "it's alive!" Man, I am so exicitrled for you both. Good job, guys. I need to take my starter pinion clutch out and see what's up with that. I have to hold mine in too. I'm glad my pinion stays engaged and disengages when it should.

[@lifeafterourloss]

Thanks carbie! 😊 I've talked to a few folks that said that pinion is a needles edge of adjustment. I imagine we can fuss with a little more. 👍

[@dwjr5129]

Hang in there buddy! Y’all are doin a great job! ❤

[@harleypub]

Way to go! You guys are the best!!!

[@Eyepealer]

Well done fellas!!! Your boy is proud!!!!❤️

[@cherylf.6959]

Beautiful...just a few tweeks to go. Congrats guys

[@williamhastings7182]

There were a couple Squatch253 phrases sprinkled in there, "cautiously optimistic"...lol...i know Squatch is watching

[@mariocardamone1846]

congratulations fellows for a well done job by fabulous gentle men

[@lifeafterourloss]

Thank you! 😊

[@ronniewolfe1634]

Great job great videos .....

[@nedfoley]

Congrats!! been watching since the very beginning and found myself getting a little emotional as well. Well done.

[@bayman49]

Totally awesome you two! Congrats, congrats, congrats!!

[@lifeafterourloss]

Thanks so much!!

[@beswald1878]

I'm wondering why I never found this channel sooner... subscribed! That D4 is awesome!

[@lifeafterourloss]

Happy to have you here with us! 😊

[@JimMarkovich-ll9nt]

Congratulations Great Job you guys should be Proud!

[@kiwias8956]

Been here from the start. Well done, men!

[@lifeafterourloss]

Yes you have and I appreciate it very much! Very glad you're here with us. 😊

[@lyleminyard2308]

Happy for you guys great job!

[@BEdmonson85]

Fanstastic!!! =D That thing sounds like a beast, you'll have it in tip top shape in no time!

[@reedthompson4093]

Good job. I have been following for about a year and a half ,I enjoyed seeing it fire up.

[@lifeafterourloss]

Thank you, I remember when we met at Rollag. 😊

[@jdd4756]

Great job and it has been a fun 2 years.

[@cherylf.6959]

I'm guessing these guys like this too much to stop here. I'm betting there will be more fun from these guys

[@jameswitkowski6736]

Excellent job 👍 ..,...!!!

[@kevinkramer1526]

Love it! Congratulations ❤

[@lifeafterourloss]

I think you know who we have to thank for a big part of this! 😉 🤝

[@cherylf.6959]

Thanks!

[@lifeafterourloss]

Thank you for supporting the channel!

[@larryproctor]

just awesome guys

[@haviland586]

Nice work

[@JovinRepairs]

Congratulations! I'm a relatively new viewer on this channel but I've been checking out various episodes and I love seeing the old iron come back to life!

[@lifeafterourloss]

Welcome to the channel! Very glad you're here. 😊

[@criswagemansbophadoung8081]

Congratulations!! Great video.

[@TugboatMatt]

Awesome work!!

[@adriannettlefold9084]

Only just found your channel and really enjoying the videos. Best Wishes from Emerald Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

[@lifeafterourloss]

Welcome to the channel! We're very happy you're here with us. 😊

[@Blazefork]

Strong work lads

[@davidcolman6070]

Awesome!!!

[@HoaNguyen-if5dv]

nice good

[@TomTeater]

Just the facts man. 😂

[@lifeafterourloss]

Tom we're glad you're here with us. You, most of all, know what we're going through. Your comments and support of the channel has been a bright spot on every video. 😊

[@lesb3481]

💥Hurray!💥

[@markwitkop7022]

Yeah 👍👍👍

[@tmscheum]

Nice jump in subscribers! Keep it up! Like👍 Subscribe 👍 Comment👍

[@lifeafterourloss]

It's great! The channel is growing! 😊

[@SuperMAZ007]

Its alive...its alive😂. Yes the monster is back from the dead. How much for the clutch dogs from CAT? It sees a D4 oil pan is the same exact capacity as the Kd35 and later D65 engine. Forgetting to open the valve? Oh that a common thing with me😂😂

[@lifeafterourloss]

Thanks Steve! The dogs are $55 each. It uses 3 of them. Two are still on backorder until late November. It suprised me how much oil it took. If the cooler was still operational I think that would take another 3-4 quarts. 😊

[@Whatever42-r2p]

Nice Vid! 😂

[@lifeafterourloss]

Well done, well done.....😂

[@dannywilson2446]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@RuralTowner]

Only recently found your channel & haven't had the chance to start looking back through your rebuild process. As this is from early August the following would be more for other commenters, ESPECIALLY if you've solved the fueling issue by now. When you had checked #1 did the connection to he injector weep? If it didn't the individual pump probably stuck in the raised position or not enough lift? Injector itself?

[@lifeafterourloss]

It did weep and we will do an injector test in the future. 👍

[@shawnwright2356]

👍👍

[@duginvirginia5737]

❤

[@GaryPArmstrong]

🥳

[@nightstorm9128]

Those tracks are not happy,,

[@lifeafterourloss]

We're definitely going to have to go into extra rounds with the tracks. 👍

[@williamhastings7182]

@lifeafterourloss Just rum her around a bit the will break loose..ger her outside and let her eat...lol...I had to do that with my D2...they broke loose but is took a bit...lol..mine was parked in the pine.of wyoming for about 20 year when I brought it back to.colorado. Dont worry there are several of us that make Squatch253 have an eye twitch...lol...guess we could all go use the Squatch track press...lol...great job on that old girl BTW

[@lifeafterourloss]

@williamhastings7182 Thank you! We are going to do a little bit of work on the fuel system. After that we're going to take it outside and run those tracks. 👍

[@brianforson2630]

😊

[@chuckh.2227]

She's beautiful

[@lifeafterourloss]

Thank you Chuck! 😊

[@SPUDHOME]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉