Caterpillar D4 Pony motor, will it start after rebuild? Episode

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@ralfie8801 Ай бұрын

Put the handle on the fuel drain valve, then put a pipe plug in the elbow to prevent any mischief. We do that with the oil drain valves/piping on locomotives.

@lifeafterourloss Ай бұрын

That's a great idea! I will do just that, Thank you! 👍

@ralfie8801 Ай бұрын

@@lifeafterourloss You’re welcome.

@haydenc2742 Ай бұрын

Very nice! You could always put a tiny bit of clean motor oil in the diesel since they make the "low sulphur" stuff, also a decent shot of Marvels Mystery Oil in the gasoline for the pony motor will go a long way in helping keep the upper end of the engine lubricated. OOOOH BOY! Next video will be of that beast running like a boss! Keep em coming!!!!

@lifeafterourloss Ай бұрын

Good idea on the Marvel Mystery Oil. I don't think there's a fuel tank on the place that Dad doesn't sneak a cup of that into. It's definitely become a family tradition. ☺️

@lesb3481 Ай бұрын

I really like seeing this old Cat brought back to life. I grew up on a government surplus, cable winch D-6, which I began running on our farm at 13 years old. I still remember fighting the cantankerous pony motor, while trying to get it to run on cold mornings in the Winter and how tired my arms were after a long day of operating the all-manual controls. Thanks!👍

@johnkaijankoski5508 Ай бұрын

I usually circle for a while before I try to start any of my projects. 😅

@SuperMAZ007 Ай бұрын

Fantastic the pony motor sounds good. I think the reason why you got no fuel pressure. May have to do a hidden air pocket. Or the fuel pump is too dry to start sucking any fuel. Anyway enough yapping from me. Lets appriciate the harf work🎉

@harleypub Ай бұрын

We were all sitting with baited breath for the big moment! Way to go Team Cat.

@cherylf.6959 Ай бұрын

Beautiful job!!! I am so excited to see that machine run! Great video, thank you!!!🎉

@braddeyoung8701 Ай бұрын

Pulling that pony over again and again and it not starting brings back a lot of bad memories. Happy for you and your Dad.

@grabro3490 Ай бұрын

A big step getting the pony to run. That's the go/no go on most of these old Cat projects

@sparky167 Ай бұрын

Very happy for you two kids............I jumped for joy when the pony started, please don't apologizefor being happy!!!

@raincoast9010 Ай бұрын

So exciting to see the pony motor running!

@raincoast9010 Ай бұрын

The slow-mo of the mud wasp next was crazy!

@lifeafterourloss Ай бұрын

I just can't get away from those wasps, 😁

@BEdmonson85 Ай бұрын

@4:43 I know that feeling well. When you've put your heart and soul into a project and really enjoyed the work, you almost hate to see it come to an end. Enjoy the fruits of your labor! There are other projects ahead you'll enjoy just as much :) By the way, I've only just found your channel in the past couple days, can't wait to go back and watch the rest of this series! =D

@johnalexander4356 Ай бұрын

That's Awesome!! I share some of your excitement! Every rebuild I've ever done I had the same trepidation beforehand, but the joy of finishing is definitely worth it. And look at all that time you enjoyed working beside your dad. I'm jealous of you!

@lifeafterourloss Ай бұрын

I'll be honest John, we have a great family here on KZbin! 😊

@TomTeater Ай бұрын

Wow, that’s great! You know how to keep us on the edge of our seat!

@lifeafterourloss Ай бұрын

Thanks Tom! It was definitely a big victory. 😊 Glad you're here to share it with us.

@rodneymiddleton9624 Ай бұрын

A big step in the right direction!!!! Thanks!

@billlee4838 Ай бұрын

Congratulations on the starting of the starting engine. Just a tune up on a 2-cylinder opposed starting engine is a logistical nightmare. Caterpillar in the mid 20th century claimed all their new hire engineers worked their way up through the ranks. Starting out in the repair and assembly shops, moving up to field testing, before picking up a drafting pencil Cat felt the experience gained made better, easier tractors to operate and service . Apparently the guy that designed the opposed 2-cylinder starting engine skipped the day he was supposed to be working as a repairman.

@lifeafterourloss Ай бұрын

That is definitely something I've learned to appreciate about caterpillar. I suppose the fact that they used it for nearly three decades is a testament to its durability. As I work on the different series of D4 it's very fun to note the design changes. I'm guessing many of them were born from the field service technician. The split top cover over the transmission immediately comes to mind among others. I really enjoy learning about the design process. Also very much appreciate your sage knowledge! 😊

@RuralTowner Ай бұрын

Reminds me that I REALLY need to get my D2 up & running. In fairly rough shape. Has a frame cab that's a PITA for my 6+ ft frame to get into. Tracks on the thing have all kinds of slack & not much adjustment left. A few things I still have to do since it last ran in '17. Found that Squatch has a very good playlist for it.

@matkremzar5474 Ай бұрын

That was a "championship " high five with old man !!

@Blazefork Ай бұрын

Smiling for you guys.... awesome

@richardott643 Ай бұрын

Very nice. So close to completion. You will be looking for another project soon. I nominate that D4 7u that got a little crispy. It is a nice machine.

@nicholasneidlinger1323 Ай бұрын

Great job... One step closer. Your patience and hard work are showing their rewards. Can't wait for the next step.

@dwjr5129 Ай бұрын

We’re gettin there! Pony motor sounded great! I’m certain your son is smiling! ❤️

@KYPresto Ай бұрын

Now this is getting exciting. Thanks for posting such entertaining content.

@jefflee1467 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this with us. We really enjoyed hearing that pony motor. Like you, we too are looking forward to seeing this baby run! Good luck guys.

@mikeengstrom8260 Ай бұрын

Congratulations!!!!

@gordonagent7037 Ай бұрын

Awesome guys, well done both you, looks amazing

@chrisriverol9878 Ай бұрын

How freaking exciting! love to hear old iron!!! I work in mining down in South Florida and we have all the yellow iron you can ask for!

@michelleeardley4637 Ай бұрын

Success, best day ever. There's nothing better than that super load roar of that pilot motor coming to life. Well done chaps.

@PacificNorthwestHillbilly Ай бұрын

almost there!

@TJAkin Ай бұрын

A few minor tweaks, and you’ll be running fine. Maybe take up a few notches on the starter clutch spider for good snap over (should be pretty easy to get into and release the plunger with a flat blade). You might not know if the pinion sleeve disengages properly until the diesel fires up (better too early than too late, as you’re well aware). Pony sounds great! Nice work. The little bleeder wrenches are handy for getting to each of the four individual fuel pumps. Guessing you have one already. Must be how a doctor feels after delivering a child. Wonderful!

@lifeafterourloss Ай бұрын

Thank you! I do have one of the bleeder wrenches. It is a must-have and very well. 👍

@mattdeckert6150 Ай бұрын

milestones!! Well deserved!

@busher69 Ай бұрын

Nicely done guys. That pony motor sounded great. Can't wait to hear the main fire up. Beautiful job.

@RuralTowner Ай бұрын

6:50 To protect the line where it goes through the frame it can have a short sleeve of rubber hose that fits over it. So to not have to pull the line & slide any over can just cut a section then slit it lengthwise. Then clamp or wire tie it into place.

@lifeafterourloss Ай бұрын

Great idea! We will definately do that. 👍

@Fatamus Ай бұрын

When it cranked up I was as giddy as a school girl too. My arms went up and cheered WooHoo 🥳 🙌 🎉

@ramosel Ай бұрын

So close.... I'm sure you two will get it sorted.

@ronniewolfe1634 Ай бұрын

Great job man.....

@Eyepealer Ай бұрын

Well done fellas

@lynngrabill1275 Ай бұрын

Great job guys😎

@lifeafterourloss Ай бұрын

Thank you 😁

@haviland586 Ай бұрын

Congratulations! Thanks for bringing us along!

@Whatever42-r2p Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@lifeafterourloss Ай бұрын

Thank you for supporting the channel!

@bobcrone6151 Ай бұрын

Wow if I could like this a thousand times I would!!❤ Great great job guys! So exciting to hear that pony motor bust off! This is some fantastic content- and the human side is incredible! Can’t wait for next episode. Keep plugging boys!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

@matkremzar5474 Ай бұрын

The "worst" part about being g a wrench is first fire ups ... trust me !

@MrDmjay Ай бұрын

Great work. Love this project.

@peterjohnson8621 Ай бұрын

Afternoon Greg and Aaron Well, done to you both, a few little hiccups but that is understandable, but you both worked through it. Nervous, why wouldn't you be, two years is a long time for you both to have doubts. Those bloody mud wasps (that is what we call them here) stumped me, a few years ago, same thing, in the exhaust. Great to see the pony roar again and see the emotion you two guys shared. (High 5) As for your purpose, it is a personal achievement to you both, privately as well as publicly and thank you for sharing this journey. What positive experience for all. Your emotions were running high at the closer of this episode, and as they should be. God Blees you both. Peter from Australian ☀🌊 ✌🪛🛠🔩🗜

@surindersandhi3924 Ай бұрын

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

@bayman49 Ай бұрын

so great to see that PM run!

@andrewklahold2880 Ай бұрын

Any bolt in any casting is course thread amy stud was couse thread in the castimg, but fine theeaded nuts, thats cause fine thread wont hold in castings, casting is to soft, ductle iron might hold a fine thread ductle is cast steel

@BEdmonson85 Ай бұрын

Congrats you guys! Can't wait for the next one =D