D8 Dozer, Will It Start? | Using Our Infinity 1300

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@AmbitionStrikes
@AmbitionStrikes Жыл бұрын
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@jamesmoore2007
@jamesmoore2007 Жыл бұрын
The code doesn't work
@randomthingsarebest1473
@randomthingsarebest1473 Жыл бұрын
You need new spark plugs on the pony motor they are very old.
@donutsagi7092
@donutsagi7092 Жыл бұрын
Haha...I can block ads with an adblocker, but now the good KZbinrs are turning into the Home Shopping Network and selling us worthless junk.
@wdrdiyman1674
@wdrdiyman1674 Жыл бұрын
Suggestions: 1] Take the batteries out and store them inside for the winter; 2] At least throw a tarp over the cab to protect stuff from snow and water; 3] Put STA-BIL formulations in fuel tanks to preserve the fuels. Have fun !!!!
@GT500Shlby
@GT500Shlby Жыл бұрын
I think they are building a storage building to fit all their equipment this summer. So stored inside, where it can stay warmer and out of the elements. They can probably incorporate battery tenders to connect to all the batteries in-situ.
@luckyx16
@luckyx16 Жыл бұрын
I had the exact same thoughts as I watched this video. Taking the batteries out, would not only help protect them from the cold, but would give you a warm place to recharge them in advance when you knew you were going to use the equipment.
@mattsilver8842
@mattsilver8842 Жыл бұрын
I'm all in favor of an equipment building. They certainly have enough equipment and vehicles that would appreciate covered storage. Courtney says she has a surprise giant equipment coming.. I can't wait to find out whatbit is, and am sure deep thought went into it. I'm glad you stockpiled videos / episodes ❤🎉
@Blackford86
@Blackford86 Жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly why leave s battery out to freeze
@0ldGuy
@0ldGuy Жыл бұрын
i came here to say the same exact thing. a little winterizing goes a long way with equipment
@PierreLamy-t1h
@PierreLamy-t1h Жыл бұрын
I understand fuel is expensive but when I put my equipment away for the winter I fill the fuel tank to the brim. That reduces condensation in the tank. I also put fuel stabilizer in the gas tank and then run the engine to get the stabilized fuel through the fuel system. Finally I change the oil and run the engine for a few minutes to get clean oil throughout the engine.
@brianworley7705
@brianworley7705 Жыл бұрын
I run non-ethanol fuel for gas engines that set unused for any length of time. Much better on the fuel system and old carburators. Less corrosion and clogging.
@PierreLamy-t1h
@PierreLamy-t1h Жыл бұрын
@@brianworley7705 Brain, great idea. Here in Canada the only non ethanol fuel I know of is super. More expensive but worth it not having to fight the fuel system come spring.
@brianworley7705
@brianworley7705 Жыл бұрын
@@PierreLamy-t1h Here in the USA, same with non-ethanol fuel usually being premium grade which is expensive but worth it compared to carb issues and rebuilding.
@waskier4842
@waskier4842 Жыл бұрын
Ethanol fuel safe carbs need very specific ethanol safe carb parts. Even then the ethanol has issues but Sta-Bil helps. A lot. Running ethanol fuel in a carbureted vehicle stored all winter is begging for serious issues.
@jarodstolz6282
@jarodstolz6282 Жыл бұрын
Your videos were more enjoyable when they weren’t an entire advertisement. Get the ad over with a be done with it once in the video please.
@MacGyver2154
@MacGyver2154 Жыл бұрын
🤔 And I thought it was nice to mix it up with content and commercial.
@khlz8584
@khlz8584 Жыл бұрын
No doubt
@RealWorldCarReviews
@RealWorldCarReviews 11 ай бұрын
It was fine. I thought the product was really interesting and worked well in the video. Wasn’t as if it was an ad for a game or anything.
@summerforever6736
@summerforever6736 10 ай бұрын
It is faken annoying!!!
@richardross7219
@richardross7219 Жыл бұрын
Playing with dozers is addictive. Bring the batteries inside for winter. It is worth the money to put a big tarp over the dozer when not in use to prevent corrosion. I use a tent garage over mine. I replace the tarp every 2 years($40). You will need to support the tarp so that rain/snow slides off. Park it near your house so that you can keep an eye on it. I have and old Sears kerosene heater for putting under engines to warm them up. Get a fuel funnel for filling fuel tanks. A good fuel funnel will have a screen that keeps water out and the funnel will prevent spills. Good Luck, Rick
@bc-guy852
@bc-guy852 Жыл бұрын
Rick knows! Good advice.
@mrfrostthetalkinghusky
@mrfrostthetalkinghusky Жыл бұрын
We are new to off grid lifestyle, and this channel helps us out so much. We pulled the plug in July of 2022 and we are not looking back! As a small channel we don't have access to the many off grid gadgets that are out there and they are very expensive! So it's great to have a bigger channel like this reviewing products honestly so that we don't waist our time or money on inferior products or gimmicks! Thanks again @Ambition Strikes !❤🎉
@stuartcotterill9475
@stuartcotterill9475 Жыл бұрын
They don't review anything, they get paid to say what they're told, look at other channels that have said the exact same lines about this same stuff. They've sold their souls to these companies.
@mrfrostthetalkinghusky
@mrfrostthetalkinghusky Жыл бұрын
@Stuart Cotterill I find value in their videos 📹 and value their opinion. I hope you have a great weekend! 👍
@dirtfarmer7472
@dirtfarmer7472 Жыл бұрын
I agree with Stuart. Whenever they start promoting I fast forward. I’m in Oklahoma and not going to leave, they’re fun to watch. But’s that’s all. I like my conveniences. Have fun with your life.
@mrfrostthetalkinghusky
@mrfrostthetalkinghusky Жыл бұрын
@Dirt Farmer thanks you too ! Stay Excellent 😉 Awesome to have so many people into the off grid lifestyle. 👍 It is a community of crushers and legends!
@midway241
@midway241 Жыл бұрын
Oliver is going to have the BEST childhood EVER with all your awesome equipment! Great video!
@wjhann4836
@wjhann4836 Жыл бұрын
I thought his name is Sam?
@electricboatal
@electricboatal Жыл бұрын
Hey Riley, with a pony motor it is relatively easy to get everything warmed up enough to start. I had a Cat 12 motor grader that I used to plow roads with. Almost every time when I needed it I had to go through all of the things like you did. Not much fun and quite often a pain in the booty. With my grader I would take a large bag of charcoal like you would use in a barbecue and put it into a cut off oil drum right under the engine. I would light it up and then go back inside my house and make breakfast and maybe do a little reading. After about an hour or sometimes longer when it was really cold, I would go out and hop in the seat and push the button and it starts right up. Super simple. It does require that you keep your equipment fairly clean because there are not too many experiences more exciting than watching all of the brush burning in the belly pan. That happened to me once but I had a large enough fire extinguisher on the dozer to put it out. Your method looks a lot easier than what I had to do though. Your Pal Al
@jessbrown6619
@jessbrown6619 Жыл бұрын
Just so you guys are aware, the pony motor does not have water circulating through it until the diesel engine is engaged because the diesel engines water pump is what circulates the water. You don’t want to run the pony very long without engaging the diesel because it will over heat
@neverlookback5922
@neverlookback5922 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing
@rednekd1
@rednekd1 Жыл бұрын
Wrong. The pony thermo siphons coolant on some like older john deeres and others do have a waterpump.
@jessbrown6619
@jessbrown6619 Жыл бұрын
@@rednekd1 well I’m referring to a caterpillar not a John deer. I own a D8 exactly like theirs with a pony motor and they do not have their own water pump. The caterpillar service manual for the machine even states that the diesel engine water pump must be turning for the starting engine to receive water. But maybe they’re “wrong”
@jamescampbell7780
@jamescampbell7780 Жыл бұрын
I’m wondering just how difficult it would be to enclose this type of dozer cab?
@GarthR
@GarthR 23 күн бұрын
One day it’s ecoflow then bluetti then growatt or anker lol just more ads than content lately
@jimellis594
@jimellis594 Жыл бұрын
Hey Riley, you should Park your machine on a bed of logs in the winter time stop freezing to the ground.
@waskier4842
@waskier4842 Жыл бұрын
Great idea
@titan5535
@titan5535 Жыл бұрын
Hey Riley, have you checked the brake adjustment on your left and right sides? I can walk you through it if you want, there is brake adjusters underneath the fuel tank at the back of the machine above the winch behind that cover. the left brake always gets overused on the left side because their right foot is on the decelerator, operators seem to like to only use their left foot to brake the machine thus wearing out those shoes first. First chock the machine in a nice flat position, with something substantial against the tracks so it can't roll anywhere and disengage the parking brake. Machine engine off. To check adjustment pull that panel off and ontop of the left and right brake assemblies is a small cover with 3x 3/8' bolts in each. When you remove that cover there will be the brake adjustment head exposed which also uses a 9/16" wrench or ratchet to actuate. take your ratchet and every time you tighten(clockwise) you should feel a click if the detent isn't too warn out. anyways Run that all the way down until it bottoms out then back it out and count the clicks until it stops rotating counter clockwise. This is going to give you the rough idea of how warn your brakes are. Mark both sides down for how many clicks and then return allll the way to the bottom again (clockwise) and then back out 10-12 clicks each side. Once you've done that before you put the covers back on, hop up and feel how the brakes are actuating. if one pedal is closer to you than the other you can adjust accordingly (Counterclockwise pushes the pedal AWAY from you. If your brakes have excessive clicks with the adjuster (140+ depending on linkage wear) you may need to tighten up a bit more than the 10-12 clicks but if you go all the way tight and you still have no brakes on your left track then your brake shoe and drum is past wear and you'll have to replace both. install covers with anaerobic Loctite 515 Sealant or RTV and anti-seize the 3/8's bolts and tighten to 30 ft-lbs
@waskier4842
@waskier4842 Жыл бұрын
I'm going to need time to digest that. Come back and reread, then digest again. Great read.
@CurrentConnected
@CurrentConnected Жыл бұрын
I know the dozer is loud and all and hard to film, but I really love hearing a machine purrr and turbo spool up/down
@JamesThompson-ol3eu
@JamesThompson-ol3eu Жыл бұрын
YES! Instead of music let the diesel engine do the talking! Of course I am a diesel junky!
@richarddelfino5766
@richarddelfino5766 Жыл бұрын
Hey Riley, That machine should be equipped with reversible fan blades. There’s a tool that grabs the base of every fan blade. You push each one in and turn it so you can either pull the air through the radiator or push it out. We ran our D8’s in the winter time with a rear curtain and two side curtains. The operator stayed warm and toasty. I was in our shop the other day and noticed I still have a fan reversing tool but we no longer have a D8H’s. We were running 4-5 at one time..
@bc-guy852
@bc-guy852 Жыл бұрын
He's really building a practical fleet: mini excavator, multi-attachment skidsteer, custom self-created, snow-eating blower on the front of a go-anywhere Army truck, the D8H with a decent blade and handy winch and a host of smaller toys and runabouts. Livin' the dream!
@SupermanJH68
@SupermanJH68 Жыл бұрын
Richard D is correct Look for fan blades that are reversible. Push em in and turn them. If not? You’ll need an elephant snout- canvas shroud that directs warm air from front of radiator to operators station.
@marklar7551
@marklar7551 Жыл бұрын
​@@bc-guy852 so you think Cortney is getting a full size back hoe for this summer? 👽
@thankswillie
@thankswillie Жыл бұрын
think i remember that on old d4,just by hand,no tool,or maybe it was 951
@donalddodson7365
@donalddodson7365 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see the Dozer woke up. Good job step-by-step problem solving, as usual. Happy Spring!
@scottcochran384
@scottcochran384 Жыл бұрын
the Dozer is nearly unstoppable but be careful on snow pack.. once it starts sliding sideway's its a bobsled on those steel tracks.. TRUST ME .. D9L sliding sideways puts crap in your shorts in a hurry..
@jesstrueblood2317
@jesstrueblood2317 Жыл бұрын
I've went skating with a D6C sideways and I've watched a D8H go sides down a slope, it takes some good sized trees to stop a D8 once it takes off
@geekazoid
@geekazoid Жыл бұрын
Next time take the battery inside. Have a spot under a bench somewhere with trickle chargers for these starter batteries. Also consider putting stabilizer in the diesel tank for the winter. One day you'll have infinite time and money so you can build shelters for all the things! ;-D I wonder if this dozer heats up the fuel intake too, and if the pony is helping with that. Cold diesel doesn't atomize very well.
@marks8068
@marks8068 Жыл бұрын
Keep in mind, trickle chargers/battery tenders are a huge fire hazard, avoid using them inside residential buildings if possible!
@geekazoid
@geekazoid Жыл бұрын
@@marks8068 not good ones. This is lead acid packs.
@waskier4842
@waskier4842 Жыл бұрын
And these aren't Lithium Ion. The motorcycle tenders are .5 Amp and shut themselves off once they've reached full voltage. They then "float", watching until the voltage drops below a threshold turning themselves back on at .5 Amp. Great for long term warm storage.
@backfill9183
@backfill9183 Жыл бұрын
Riley ya got to fix that left brake, you will tear the clutch apart quickly if you don’t. Keep in mind you don’t always need clutch to steer but you need it to drive.
@greggoldman893
@greggoldman893 Жыл бұрын
30 step checklist and it fires right up! LOL😂😂😂😂. Good Job!!!
@sceneanuerebelrebel9244
@sceneanuerebelrebel9244 Жыл бұрын
Hey guys I have two things for you , first for winter an access port in the air cleaner to stick the heat gun into to prewarm the air for the pony and the big one to warm faster ... Second , find a triangler in shape tarp long side wraps over the radiator left to right side and all the way back to the operator seat covering both open sides of the motor..tie down points or heavy pull magnets to hold in place engine heat will be blown back to keep operator toasty but smell like a cat motor by end of day .
@lauraquigley6403
@lauraquigley6403 Жыл бұрын
Hi Courtney & Riley! Hope you are both enjoying parenthood! ❤️to your Beautiful Lil family!🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s
@JH-uu7jl
@JH-uu7jl Жыл бұрын
Don't know which of you is doing the UAV shots, but they're really good. No shake at all, perfect match on frame rate, and just long enough to give you the vibe without being so long that we get bored looking. Really enjoying the progress in the video quality since you started.
@joe-tr6wl
@joe-tr6wl Жыл бұрын
Iam glad to see the dozer back and alive what a great machine long live big Bertha
@chipprice1174
@chipprice1174 Жыл бұрын
Looks like your knowledge of the dozer has greatly increased since you bought it!
@bc-guy852
@bc-guy852 Жыл бұрын
Another great episode! Of course it started guys - it's an old Cat! She's got lots of life left in her. Good thought about potentially being blocked in Courtney - new Mom - always thinking! Riley seems to have incredible luck (as well as skill); he gets to be excited a LOT now - since you two teamed up! So nice to see what you've already accomplished - I'm anticipating great things to follow!
@dunderland241
@dunderland241 Жыл бұрын
what you love watching a 23 min advertisement this channel is shit
@billroberts3864
@billroberts3864 Жыл бұрын
Great to see the D-8 fire up and purr like a happy kitten. Blessings to you folks.
@joa4267
@joa4267 Жыл бұрын
It seems you have fans all over the world 👍
@maxlever9196
@maxlever9196 Жыл бұрын
Next build project; 100' x 50' vehicle shed. 3 trucks, jeep thing, excavator, skid steer, Cat dozer.
@EnGammalAmazon
@EnGammalAmazon Ай бұрын
Amazing as always. I am very impressed with your collective learning curves. I've taught vocational forestry at the high school level and timber harvesting at the university level. The two of you are some of the best learners I've ever seen. I'd love to sit down with the two of you and talk for a couple days straight to capture some of what it is that gives you the advantage you seem to have discovered. I think, and I'm going out on a limb here, that Riley, whether he knows it or not, believes that it is never too late to have a great childhood. Yeah, I'd be money on that one!
@RomeKG471
@RomeKG471 Жыл бұрын
It started that good good because it was started correctly, good job!
@waituntilthebeep
@waituntilthebeep Жыл бұрын
I have plowed 12 feet of snow with that size dozer... piece of cake. Love them big dogs!
@jbarvideo12
@jbarvideo12 Жыл бұрын
Riley. I'm impressed how much detailed D-8 dozer information you learned in the summer and how well you applied it with the GroWatt Infinity 1300 to heat the gasoline powered starter motor and then warmed up the diesel. An amazing series of steps you successfully used to run the dozer! Courtney, thanks for the great video taking and the editing! Can't wait to see your new summer projects.
@mike123abc
@mike123abc Жыл бұрын
You need a camera up at the front of the dozer, maybe get a backup camera kit and have the camera on one of the front top bars to see right in front of the dozer.
@n1dp
@n1dp Жыл бұрын
Learned a lot about Cats and the good old days of pony motors. One of the best parts of your videos is yuor willingness to share your mistakes and successes equally. Enjoy your "vacation!"
@jeffpbillings7698
@jeffpbillings7698 Жыл бұрын
Love the video the Dozer is so cool. Maybe when it warms up you could show us how to fix that left brake.
@haplessdilettante
@haplessdilettante Жыл бұрын
Count your blessings, Riley. Courtney is not only game and extremely capable, she's a Pre-Raphaelite ginger stunner.
@michaelmcclure8673
@michaelmcclure8673 Жыл бұрын
1 thing never to forget, that machine is on tracks. Which means at any time they become very unwanted Ice skates. 😮 Be safe 😊
@jakeford7688
@jakeford7688 Жыл бұрын
It has good grouser bars
@keithrominske4752
@keithrominske4752 9 ай бұрын
Had a 9 sliding on Ice little down hill on the right side a drop of about 1,000 Alaska good times
@steven38ny
@steven38ny Жыл бұрын
i joined your channel about 2 weeks ago and i just got done watching all your videos .. i love how you work together and most of all the puppies lol
@jakobtheinventor
@jakobtheinventor Жыл бұрын
Hurts a little to see that great bulldoser standing there outside without a cover...but it sure warms my man-heart to see you driving it 😊
@joegilly1523
@joegilly1523 Жыл бұрын
Cool start up. Never heard anyone explain all of WHAT has to be done to a dozer to get it going . Thank you I’m from upstate New York,my snow is melted . Don’t miss it, stay warm. 👍
@art1muz13
@art1muz13 Жыл бұрын
19:23 Imagine, in 2 years you'll have Jr video-taping/filming. What a glorious life, gotta love it!
@DFPercush
@DFPercush Жыл бұрын
If the charger won't start charging a battery because it's too low, sometimes you can hook a good battery up to it in parallel, turn on the charger, then disconnect the good baterry. It just expects a minimum voltage to start charging. That's my experience with the Battery Tender brand anyway. Just be careful of surge currents and sparks, and don't leave the parallel connection on for too long.
@cageordie
@cageordie Жыл бұрын
This is one of the very few times that I've seen someone start one of these who actually appreciated how the pony motor works. Most people don't let it warm the main engine, and then don't switch the fuel off to stop it.
@jbbrown7907
@jbbrown7907 Жыл бұрын
The aviation head sets work ideal for this. I can't wait for mom Cortney to become the main dozer operator.
@AmbitionStrikes
@AmbitionStrikes Жыл бұрын
Thanks! The headsets really help with the audio, and hearing protection!
@fuhrermk92
@fuhrermk92 Жыл бұрын
@@AmbitionStrikes i think there is a new heavy equipment you intend to buy 🥶.. i’m waiting for it 😍
@wjhann4836
@wjhann4836 Жыл бұрын
@@AmbitionStrikes On sailboats they are called 'marriage saver' 🤣
@go5582
@go5582 Жыл бұрын
I agree , Courtney take the headset . She is so dreamy and smart. God bless you cutie.
@dalerose1694
@dalerose1694 Жыл бұрын
Hop y’all and baby are enjoying your well deserved time off. We see y’all sooner than later.
@MSCosentino
@MSCosentino Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the videos you recorded to keep us entertain, please drop a line to tell us how you are doing. We miss you guys!
@billyhaddock5540
@billyhaddock5540 Жыл бұрын
Congrats Riley and Courtney, on getting ur D8 Dozer started and driving again. glad that u made-it/dozer to the shop. lv from florida..
@fivoasia6470
@fivoasia6470 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the dozer tour. Many thanks!
@KD-gu2mb
@KD-gu2mb 10 ай бұрын
Infinity 1300 should sponsor you guys for a year. I hate advertisements you guys did the best job with an advertisement ever. 😊
@buellrod
@buellrod 10 ай бұрын
All right, kids stumble across this video. I'm a heavy equipment operator I don't know if you've ever been a teacher in your life but you told me quite a few things and you kept me engaged. I am now subscribed to you guys fantastic. What a beautiful dozer take care of it you guys are great
@CaptainKseadog1
@CaptainKseadog1 Жыл бұрын
Hello Courtney & Riley That dozer is awesome. Love those boy toys. If it was a little faster, i would take it to town.😁❤
@EricLidstone
@EricLidstone Жыл бұрын
You Done Good! I'll never forget my experience plowing snow with a 1951 D8.
@rickymcintosh1152
@rickymcintosh1152 Жыл бұрын
It is so great you guys can do so many things together thats AMAZING
@Burke_Motorsports
@Burke_Motorsports Жыл бұрын
Brings back memories of hauling D8's and 583 side booms during the winter months for the pipeline companies we hauled for.
@colt4667
@colt4667 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful piece of land. Beautiful dog. Really cool bulldozer. Beautiful wife. Man you really got it goin on!
@dadbain
@dadbain Жыл бұрын
In Northwestern Canada some tend to remove the batteries at the end of construction season in the winter and keep them indoors on tenders in warmer surroundings. This practice can keep these relatively expensive batteries going for many years. Ps. You'll need to put some winter diesel in it or dilute the tank with some kerosene or conditioner.
@davideggleston4793
@davideggleston4793 Жыл бұрын
Riley realy seems to know his engines. Looking forward to this summer should be some cool videos.
@spirit123acf
@spirit123acf Жыл бұрын
It is and remains a powerful machine. I really hope you enjoy it for a long time to come.
@rayeeshaneif46
@rayeeshaneif46 Жыл бұрын
I wasn't expecting you guys to start this monster in the snow ❄️❄️ ❤❤❤
@paulwackerla6330
@paulwackerla6330 Жыл бұрын
That bulldozer is unstoppable, and so are you guys. Can't wait to see what new projects you have for this summer.
@gregstuchley6657
@gregstuchley6657 Жыл бұрын
G’day guys, another great video, maybe you should consider building a carport/overhead protection for your dozer, trucks and other equipment. You can even put solar panels on the roof and all the equipment can have battery maintenance, trickle charge going over winter.
@roballan4944
@roballan4944 Жыл бұрын
I work on old gear like this among newer mining gear daily. These old dozers will start relatively easy. Big thing is to try, however briefly to engage the trans into gear and hydraulics. Do this to confirm pumps are moving oil. If the pumps run dry severe damage will occur.
@andrewr2650
@andrewr2650 Жыл бұрын
Using the infinity and the heat gun to preheat the key components was a great idea. I’ve heard older operators claim people would start a small fire on the ground under loaders and graders to accomplish the same thing….. your solution seems much much safer.
@MegaDirtyberty
@MegaDirtyberty Жыл бұрын
The Russians do that, light a fire under the engines to warm them up before firing them up in really cold conditions.
@dancallaghan3314
@dancallaghan3314 Жыл бұрын
There are so many reasons most people don’t live up in the higher elevations / an very remote areas of our country. Access during all conditions is the main one. It’s a lot of work to build and maintain your own roads for all weather access. Keep up the good work. Your a inventive couple.
@xysix2548
@xysix2548 Жыл бұрын
Love your projects, your work, your progress, etc. Another project to consider: A shelter to keep all of your outside equipment under roof.
@jimwilliamson7598
@jimwilliamson7598 11 ай бұрын
Drive the tracks onto boards or trees to keep tracks from freezing to the ground. Put blocks under blade. If working in mud, make sure you clean inside track rollers free of mud before leaving to freeze.
@MacGyver2154
@MacGyver2154 Жыл бұрын
So many didn't like the small segments of commercial, but I kinda like a little commercial at a time. Maybe sneak smaller segments so people don't notice you are promotion a certain product ? Like " hey Courtney, can you get the xxxxxx solar generator " or "I really like how this xxxx has an app to turn things off and on"
@imtonedeaf1
@imtonedeaf1 Жыл бұрын
We built a tent around engine and used a charcoal grill to start some are tractors when I worked on power lines cutting trees got warm breakfast too
@daveharrell1324
@daveharrell1324 Жыл бұрын
Love how you don't seam to stress. If I was younger an in better shape this would be me
@ronzezulka6646
@ronzezulka6646 Жыл бұрын
So,,you two are nuts in such a cool way! Keep doing you.
@coryhiatt9152
@coryhiatt9152 Жыл бұрын
One trick my grandpa taught me after using our D-8H was to open up the compression bypass at the same time you shut the fuel off with the throttle, it makes it so the engine stops in a random spot, the pony motors on these are hard on the ring gear, opening the compression release makes it stop in a random place
@marcusreading
@marcusreading Жыл бұрын
you could stick on an oil pan heater to the pony motor might be more efficient than the heat gun
@ahorseman4ever1
@ahorseman4ever1 Жыл бұрын
We can't wait to see what big plans you guys have. It was interesting seeing just how you start that dinosaur 🦕! Looking forward to watching how you tackle life with Oliver! You guys are awesome!
@danieloliver20
@danieloliver20 Жыл бұрын
As the Brits might say: "that dozer is a great piece of kit, cheers!"
@randyclyde4939
@randyclyde4939 Жыл бұрын
Always ready for new projects from you two! Continued blessings, be well and be safe!
@patrickflanagan8008
@patrickflanagan8008 Жыл бұрын
That really is a behemoth of a machine, you're right to treat it with respect. Nice one matey.
@garyonnen7634
@garyonnen7634 Жыл бұрын
Yay the big toys are coming out!
@gbsbill
@gbsbill 9 ай бұрын
Funny Riley I get such a kick out of watching that dozer. Just like a little kid. Glad it started.
@martinsoos
@martinsoos Жыл бұрын
I needed to get new batteries for my CAT 977 track loader and I purchased two 12 wat solar trickle chargers first. I found that my batteries are now fine and ready to go another year or more. For the pony motor, I would advise a large deep cycle battery with one 12 wat solar trickle charger.
@NutsNBolts24
@NutsNBolts24 Жыл бұрын
My dad use to put a little solar battery tender on his equipment. He'd make a little bracket with a magnet and just stick it on somewhere it would get sun. Snow will melt/slide off and his batteries always worked come summer.
@johnmiley458
@johnmiley458 11 ай бұрын
Over 50 years ago the Cat. 8H was the primary main large dozer there was. It is a good idea to try and keep mud out of the tracks in the winter. Looks like the tracks need a little tightening Best to follow the fuel recommendations from the commenters. Try and keep the old type antifreeze in the engines year around. . If you are going to use it a lot in the winter worth the trouble to reverse the fan.
@BIllMcCambridge
@BIllMcCambridge Жыл бұрын
Y'all have such a wholesome family fun channel. Thanks for sharing y'all's adventures. And credit to the edit!!
@richardphelan8414
@richardphelan8414 Жыл бұрын
Good show Love that Dozer ,take care of it and it will take care of you
@rickvaiBBB
@rickvaiBBB Жыл бұрын
Putting aside all the work you do on the property I have to say that you two were made for each other.
@sharonfieber6458
@sharonfieber6458 11 ай бұрын
Reversable fan, push blade and turn. The hole left side inline with fan incert fan tool. Patterns for engine side shields online. Engine running cold, we used piece old carpet (wire tied front sweep posts) cover over radiator at -40°C with wind -50.
@estellaknox9285
@estellaknox9285 Жыл бұрын
Glad you still have the dozer
@douglasrussell5098
@douglasrussell5098 Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing what you both have planned for spring and summer. Stay safe.
@mikeludwig4315
@mikeludwig4315 Жыл бұрын
Great explanation on the dozer.
@TrzCharlie
@TrzCharlie Жыл бұрын
It must be a great relief to have the dozer up and out so you can dress the road after the mudfest. Kudos guys, I'm excited to see what you do next.
@kennethgibbons366
@kennethgibbons366 Жыл бұрын
It was great to see the dozer on the go again!
@coastalgaming1594
@coastalgaming1594 Жыл бұрын
always love that excitement when something starts on the show! hahaha
@stephaniedeegan853
@stephaniedeegan853 Жыл бұрын
Great for snow removal. Its amazing how sturdy these things were made back in the day. Bet the older ones were better. Riley is like a kid with a new toy smiling ear to ear
@julieinak
@julieinak Жыл бұрын
Great video, so well made, I stuck with it to the end as even your D8 can be fascinating!
@lonpearson2134
@lonpearson2134 Жыл бұрын
Letting a battery freeze is a sure fire way of having to buy another battery.
@waskier4842
@waskier4842 Жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHA! A very expensive lesson here in Northern climates.
@howarddeheer8295
@howarddeheer8295 Жыл бұрын
I remember taking steel barrels that has been cut down about 10 inches tall and dumping Charco in them and covering the Dozer up with tarps and then sliding the charcoal underneath the belly of the Dozier and warming them up that way
@teddysponsler6220
@teddysponsler6220 Жыл бұрын
Here's something I've learned from an old man while be an mechanic and a Operator. Take gas and soak a rag in it, while doing so, take off the Dozer air intake and take your soaked rag and stick it into the air intake, it's the best way to start any off road diesel equipment
@wdwilson397
@wdwilson397 Жыл бұрын
I had the exact same Dozer on a mountainous property in Southern Sierras, CA It had the Pony Motor to start main engine (and started every time) these are bullet proof. I have the complete manual for it as well. Your Browsers are about 40% or so...such a difference with good browsers. The best thing I learned on that Dozer was the Détente position of the blade handle that releases the blade to drag on the ground for grading in reverse...perfect roads!
@johnbroome3054
@johnbroome3054 Жыл бұрын
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@nickwright7631
@nickwright7631 9 ай бұрын
What size group battery do you recommend for these dozers?
@timothyrussell4010
@timothyrussell4010 Жыл бұрын
i think that this is one of the best bought assets you got for the property it sure makes thing alot easier to do the heavier jobs especially maintaining the driveway
@tombastion8097
@tombastion8097 Жыл бұрын
HI,, you guys that was too much excitement for one day and i am going to say that a dog isn't mans best friend that D8 is a mans best friend [ WOW ] what a beast..........😁😁😁
@johnbeattie5765
@johnbeattie5765 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if one of them big ' Convex Mirrors mounted up front would help to see what's going on .Fuel stabilizes in both tanks would definitely help to keep the fuel from going flat especially when it sits for a long time ! Happy Trails from 🇨🇦 to the 🇺🇸
@arlisscott3455
@arlisscott3455 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget to grease everything. Your tracts will love you for it!
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