Caterpillar D4 steering clutch and bevel shaft rebuild (part 2 of 2)

[@Mike--K]

The likelihood of me ever touching or owning a Cat D4 is essentially non-existent, but I subscribed so I will not miss any of your great rebuild videos.

[@carmudgeon7478]

Paint on the homemade tools? The man had gone pro.

[@bobferranti5222]

You're doing a fantastic job rebuilding your tractor. I am really enjoying the series! Keep up the great work! No matter what the final cost will be, you can never get a tractor in such great shape as yours will be once it is finished.

[@johndelgado5315]

I am NOT a mechanic never have been and not going to start, why hale ... I even take my truck in for when it needs oil change and rotate tires. BUT !!! I never miss an episode of PNWH and his tractor rebuild. I check this darned YT every day for new content - I'm with this to the end!

[@Dan-ud8ob]

Giver hell Matt !!..ive watched everyone so far.. love the build and the channel..

[@tzpike]

Loving this series, thanks for letting us come along!

[@terryfromsouthcarolina4601]

My first job with Cat was in the tool room. The most important thing I had to do is keep track of all the rental tools just for what you are doing now. Every nut, bolt, adapter, hydraulic press and pump had to be inventoried. Those kits had some serious rental deposits and some of the contractors were only trusted to cash. My strongbox and receipt book logged a huge amount of bucks every week. It's funny but after all these years I recognise the tools you are buying. I left Cat when I was 21, I'm 63 now. Time sure does fly. Cheers

[@suburban404]

I really enjoyed what you wrote. In the Engineers I had to inventory General Mechanics Tool Boxes. Even now I think of tools by noun nomenclature, screwdriver, cross tip, etc. I think I had about 40 mechanics.

[@terryfromsouthcarolina4601]

@@suburban404 the military is the same way. In the Air Force we had to inventory before we left the shop and before we left the aircraft. Lost tools made for a bad day from the top down. You check, double check and yep.......check again! Cheers

[@godmodeforever]

Been watching sense you dragged it on the trailer, am enjoying it.

[@thefretfiend]

Keep on plugging away. We're all pulling for you!

[@danielpullum1907]

PNH, Once again, WELL DONE!! Your organization and procedures are well thought out and your occasional "I'll think about that and review the book" is spot on. You could write some very good "how-to" books. I watch a number of channels but still don't know a lot about You Tubes rules!! I think I've probably had some of my comments stripped. Keep up the good work.

[@PacificNorthwestHillbilly]

Thanks Daniel!

[@jameswalters9516]

I can only imagine the sense of "Pride & Satisfaction" that you'll have EVERY TIME you have a reason to climb up on this machine and use it when it's finished.

[@pipefitter1728]

If you think your family members get upset with you heating up oil soaked parts in the oven, you’ll really get a reaction from them if you clean your sockets and wrenches in the dishwasher! I found that 1. It gets your tools amazingly clean! 2. It gets your wife amazingly mad! Next time you need to weld thick parts with your wire welder, preheat them first with a torch. You’ll get much better penetration and a much better weld.

[@erik_dk842]

And clean off the slag between each pass, like IC Weld shows all the time.

[@TRKGL1800]

Kentucky is watching and learning a lot from your videos. Glad you are not afraid to tackle this job. Good Luck

[@ronaldheit196]

You're definitely getting much better at figuring out how all these subassemblies come apart and go back together. You may have yourself a possible side business you can use to help fund your future builds if you want to take it that far. I definitely look forward to new vids posted by you.

[@ericwilliams2546]

Charley got a cookie! WOOOO I don't know if that was because I was requesting every video or not, but he seems like a wonderful friend, I like how you still have the fire extinguisher next to his bed haha. By the way that looks beautiful with that copper color, always amazes me just how beautiful working equipment can be when you really look at it. This was a wonderful upload! It really is coming together!

[@alaskangoldclaims9676]

I paid 1000 bucks for my D47U and drove it home that day. This video series makes me very thankful my machine runs well.

[@mcgama88]

Your caution at the hyd pressures as tool was very prudent. The fitting is excellent. But most of all, I wanted to say I hope you and your family have a great season. And I am going out to my shop now. M.

[@erik_dk842]

He looks like a guy you can safely wish Merry Christmas!

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Love this series! Great work! You’re making it look easy now, which it’s not!! “Dog’s back! Abort! Abort!!” Love it, sprayed my tea!!

[@jamesmckay9966]

You are a very talented knowledgeable young man.

[@oldenslo4141]

Thank you! I am enjoying watching you put this Cat back together.

[@marksd5650]

Thanks Matt. Looking good. Your video quality is really sharp.

[@suzylarry1]

I find your narrating very clear and informative. On your cost board , you are also missing " Dog Treats " this may fall onto shop miscellanies shop supplies !

[@kirk467]

I worked in a machine shop for 37 years and I’ve seen that method many times brother , good job Matt! I sit around just waiting for your next video! I’m no mechanic but I love watching you and I’m sure the dozer is going to be a great addition to you! I know it’s a challenge but it’s going to be a rewarding one for you Matt! 👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@sierraspecialtyauto7049]

It was interesting watching the hose rise up when you were removing the second clutch. Made me a little jealous.

[@milt7348]

Stay healthy and we'll see you soon.

[@2H80vids]

There's a great example in there of why I never get things done. If I'd spun that piece on the bearing once, I'd have kept spinning it 'til it wore out. Even just watching the vido, that looked/sounded so satisfying. Apart from anything else, spinning as beautifully as that suggests you've put it back together correctly. 😁👍

[@michaelmcdonald6727]

Hey, I was going to let you know that Warren on western truck and tractor repair you tube channel is rebuilding a few D4 cats. Might be something you can get some tips off of. Thanks for sharing your videos!

[@sceneanuerebelrebel9244]

Western Truck and tractors repair just dropped a d4b under carriage and drive sprocket rebuild video ,he also told where he found the specific pullers to do it .Two previous vids on bottom rollers and frame work .A pipeline construction company owner retired and has shops of tools and equipment for possible sale...

[@dustcommander100]

Great job, Matt! I chuckled when you said "I use a ton of these on presses" and in reference to the pressing force "it's not a ton of force". That thing about the new bearing being thicker - I can see that sort of thing happening to me. I replaced some bearings in the transmission of a fair-sized tractor I used to own - and found that one of them was missing a ball - apparently since it was manufactured! I'm looking forward to seeing you run this thing!

[@boe4448]

Thanks for another good video, I can't wait to see that dozer working. 👍 Boe

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Absolutely fantastic series. I'm binge watching to get caught up. My only concern is that you just drop stuff on the floor. My OCD is in overdrive. 😂 Well done. Carry on.

[@bataviawillem1]

I like that you removed the coating from the nuts before welding. I see a lot of people trying to weld galvanized nuts to remove broken bolts and that does not work well the zinc results in lot of porosity.

[@andrewklahold2880]

I like how you say, thats in the right orientation right that is teaching, teaches the younger to think twice and common sense

[@Duerke]

This is a great series, one man , dog and his machine. Only rebuild of this caliber I have seen and it's an impressive feat.

[@kirk467]

It’s like the flywheel ring gear change out, put the ring gear in the oil and the flywheel in the freezer and it makes a big difference! That’s more I learned in the machine shop even though I was a welder, you can’t learn too much brother! lol 🤙🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@williamskk1]

I look forward to your videos more than any other channel I watch. It's amazing how you are able to figure out every detail of this rebuild.

[@morgansword]

I don't know if you remember any of the commenters by name as of yet and for all sake of purpose, not necessary anyway. I am following this closely even though I will never be able to do this kind of work again. My question would be, remembering lightly when you found this machine, before you knew how much real damaged this machine was, "were you confident that you could repair it" at the time, if it needed any type of repair? I think you are doing the right thing in building a machine from ground up as its going to be equivalent of a lightly used machine considering the engine is a "used" part. I do believe if any luck fell your way, was finding the engine you have for making it whole again. Most that age would fall into a tired but still usable piece of equipment. I have yet to work with but one man in my life that could do this. He was a old man in a young mans body and his ability didn't go unnoticed, he was that good. You may not call yourself a mechanic on equipment like this but if needed, I sure would want you as the person to do any wrenching on my equipment. Its all I can offer you but please believe, I think you "walk on water" as mechanic.

[@trctdon1]

Matt, i work on these old Cats for good part of my living. You are doing a great job. Love the well done videos and very much appreciate what you are doing. I’m looking forward to when you drive it out of the barn👍👍 It will be a great tractor and will last you many many years.

[@KevinToppenberg]

I love that you are showing the costs of everything. Love the videos!

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

Used the hot oil 400 degrees on my d7 diff bearings

[@Sparisland]

Not bad $-wise. Love the "special tools" lol. Great vid as are they all. Thanks for publishing!

[@TechGorilla1987]

This is the fastest 32 minutes on KZbin.

[@ryburnsjr]

Nicely done !!!!!...safety first...every clearly thought out before doing...you use what you have ..in one word..WOW...nuff said...😃😃😃😃

[@somerandomguy3868]

Great progress, it's starting to be a dozer again

[@alanrobison3298]

Great job on this one Matt. It won't be long and that old hunk of iron will be a running machine!

[@rclc93]

Another great video! Thanks, Matt

[@adanfranchi578]

Great job Matt! I can’t wait for the next video. Thank you for being an excellent narrator and mechanic.

[@brianblank9921]

Another really interesting video. I really appreciate how you take time out in your videos to address something that someone watching the videos could notice. As a recovering perfectionist (not really recovering, lol) I would totally be bugged by many of the things you took time to talk about. Thank you Matt!

[@marcosmota1094]

Matt, if in doubt, grind a few mils off the snap ring's parallel face. You might have to make a wooden rig, but a belt sander will do the job. Also, they make bearing adhesives to keep outer races from slipping.

[@carmudgeon7478]

Why are my new bearings crunchy?

[@andreysmitsu]

Been working my way through this series and now you've got the Squatch seal of approval! way to go. loving this rebuild.

[@richardbraybon3245]

have been watchin for sometime now and you are really gettin it together good work done well

[@glennstasse5698]

I’m impressed at your improvisation and adaptation when it comes to tooling you don’t have and would likely never use again if you bought it. Great work!

[@jimlong527]

Very educational video , continue on.

[@raincoast9010]

I had to laugh about your bomb squad comment and i was saying "wrap it in plastic" just as you did! Great that you were thinking about the safety of the shop foreman too!

[@f4ujmb]

For some reason I remember them pressing them on at a lower tonnage than cat called for due to splitting the hubs .don’t hold me to it and that was close to 40 years ago ,just something you might want to look in to. Great videos thumbs up.

[@GoaEnjoyer]

A quick method you can use if bearings are spinning is putting a bunch of punch marks in the a part that the bearing fits into. I did it in my old beater truck axle gear housing plus some retaining compound and it's been fine for almost 10 years now, It's kind of hillbilly-ish but it works, so it should be right up your alley

[@ludditetechnologies]

Great job Matt keep going we are all enjoying the ride.

[@PoteauCowboy]

Great Video. Glad you are past one of the steps you were worried about. Dude- keep your hands safe (out of flames and hot oil. 😄) You really have come into your own with this project. You have a lot of skills and experience that initially got overshadowed by the size of the monster. They (your skills) now own the monster. Fun to watch and listen to you work.

[@d.springer8444]

Looking good injoy all so far

[@tedheierman1181]

I love these videos. Keep up the great work Matt.

[@turbobus6731]

Love your vids! The way they are represented make people feel as though they can do it themselves!, great job!

[@daveschroedersworkshop4479]

You were wise enough to identify the snap rings as "eye gougers", why weren't you wise enough to put some safety glasses on when you were working with them? Yipes!

[@walterwhitaker1395]

Hey Matt! Squatch 253 just did a video of dismantling steering clutches he used an all thread set up that worked very well! Thanks for another great video! "Don't stop believing!"

[@charleslachman4637]

Squatch 253 is an excellent source for anyone repairing, dismantling & assembly of Cat Crawlers

[@ilivedirt6478]

Love your videos, great comments and very interesting. Glad to see you protecting your dog too.😀

[@kenfrazier616]

progressing well awesome job, love the tec part and references used and tool maching like good American thought.

[@tedheierman1181]

I do like you are tracking the cost and reporting it to viewers.

[@kenjohnson4922]

While my early days i helped rebuilt a small block chevy or two, and swapped out more 4 speed transmissions than I care to remember, I am in agreement with Mike K. I admire your skill but more than that your spirit of adventure. I am always looking forward to your next chapter.

[@wes11bravo]

Oh, yes. Certain members of my household didn't quite appreciate the basement freezer housing a DuraGrip Dana 44, wafting that lovely 90wt aroma everywhere...

[@grahamebell7505]

"I wonder if this is what disarming a bomb feels like...?" A genuine laugh out loud moment! 🤣

[@mattbolton8230]

Seen a few videos where thy peen, the bearing housing with a pointed punch, creating fine dimples right around the housing. This makes for an interference fit, so the outside race doesn’t spin in the housing, along with locktite in place

[@aubreytycer8708]

Amazing!

[@RobertFay]

*- Excellent, Matt. Truly is interesting how you mess up and then catch yourself and get things right.*

[@dking9721]

Matt: I really like watching your video's. you explain things so well. Thank-you. I envy you guys-(in a nice way) who have the time and money to work on these wonderful old machines. I hope someday I have a chance too. Have a wonderful day.

[@waiting4aliens]

I really appreciate you ethic about doing it right.

[@gregwaters944]

Looking forward to the day this is moving under it's own power, keep up the good work.

[@kirk467]

No problem. You did a great job welding it Matt, It’s going to be ok brother! I really like how you double check things and explain everything!

[@kirk467]

Can’t wait to see your next video, thanks for sharing brother!👌🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@merlepatterson]

Another way to hold a loosely fitting immobile bearing race in place is to lightly pin it with a small punch around the race contact surface area in a dozen places or so and then press it in with a press.

[@robfinch3277]

Where parts need cooling to aid assembly and are too awkward or bulky to get in a freezer, I`ve taken the "snow cone" off a CO2 fire extinguisher and held the hose directly to the part and done as slow a discharge as possible and it works remarkably well especially when combined with heating of the other part.

[@mediocre_moto]

For loose fitting bearings, you can use a centre punch to put a dozen or so dimples on the inside of the housing. The raised material around the centre of the punch mark will be enough to now hold your bearing in place.

[@chrisleech1565]

Impressive results for a flux core welder. Think I will pull mine out for a dust off. Upgraded to a DC Electrode Negative back when that was a cool thing to do with your spare time.

[@PacificNorthwestHillbilly]

you get way less spatter if you take the shielding nozzle off, it almost looks as good as normal mig... almost.

[@tomdickson4460]

Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@monk43012]

Another great video.

[@dennishudson9723]

Dogs are amazing, the reason she probably always comes over when you’re doing something dangerous as she can sense that you feel you’re in danger probably

[@ImpHalla66]

Impressive how much it hops when it releases the tapered shaft pressure.

[@draymond5067]

Well done videos, very interesting

[@narisse89]

another interesting video mat from chris in england

[@bobdyer422]

Well if things went horribly wrong, you'd be blind with yellow debris imbedded into your face. Like a very scary Howdy Doody. I think we all knew you could do it. Oh, ok now you're just showing off. Great job with the other side, very smooth disassembly. Cat master maniac {mechanic}, now you can purchase a Cat hat. You've earned it. Charlie deserved the extra snack. Looks real good Matt. Just continue to take you time, think things out loud and question your methods. Best & safest way to get it done. KUTGW!

[@jackrichards1863]

I love to do a job as well as can be managed. Good to see you have the same commitment to, your work. All is looking fine so far. I figure we'll be looking at this in 2025 too though? lol.

[@jeffdelano5084]

Good job keep it up 👍 love the videos

[@michaelbrewster9561]

Matt, I did the same job on my 1949 and I had the same problem with the .040 too thick bearings. To get the snap ring to fit properly you need to get the right bearing. As I remember, I called the clutch supplier who is the same one you used, and he got me the right bearing, so you don't lose that snap ring later. Just thought I would give you this info, hate to see you have to rip it down again.

[@michaelschaff8974]

You may know this already, before reinstalling crosshaft you should remove outboard flanges. They are sealed to keep final drive grease out of steering clutch compartment . Hope this helps. Great videos !

[@demareedt]

Love the dedication to doing the job by the book!

[@ZeraraKamel-xz7yj]

Great video and great mechanical solutions, thanks😊

[@basshunter428]

They're called "snap rings" because they will snap your eyeball out! 😳 One of a mechanical engineer's necessary evils! 🤣

[@xrz1138]

God Bless Bro. I have been enjoying the "battle". :0)

[@mineown1861]

You can understand the dog coming over when you're going to do something dangerous, how would it look for him if you killed by the cat while he sat back. Seems you've found your stride , the B side of the clutch assembly disassembled nicely , kudos .

[@waynep343]

on the throw out collar retaining ring that would no longer fit in the bore do to the thicker thrust bearing. i might have thrown the collar on a lathe and come in with a parting tool on a boring bar and widened the groove the 0.040" to allow the wire ring to seat properly... obviously the cat factory bearing was a special with additional suffixes chances are of the assembly coming apart without this mod is very slim.

[@abuzed6533]

Great show, keep them coming!

[@studdy68]

Found this series yesterday have binged half of it so far, gonna try to finish the other half today. This is one of the most fascinating things I've ever seen on KZbin. Absolutely blown away by it. Makes me almost want to buy a D4 and do it myself, too. It's just great work all around. Can't look away content.