Tearing down a 10.5 liter Caterpillar Diesel for a 977L track loader

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[@ianwille5780]

Gotta love those open toed safety slippers!! 6 million stub toed Pakistanis can’t be wrong!!!

[@bearover7652]

Glad to see that I’m not the only one who the neighbors slow down and stare at as they drive by.

[@dieseJL]

Actually it’s worse, they’re all super into my projects so I have 99 people that come by and wanna bs all the time hahahaha

[@bearover7652]

😂 I wish I had that problem. I currently have a 333G in the driveway and I pretty sure the HOA is adding Tractor to the bylaws as we speak.

[@dieseJL]

This still makes me crack up

[@latemcire8387]

I discussed the part numbers with my armchair and we have no idea but we both agreed we like tractors

[@dieseJL]

Same

[@christopherweise438]

That sure was nice of your wife to let you get oil all over her driveway. She's a keeper.

[@dieseJL]

I’m not she knows how bad it was 🤔 But yes she is

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I bet your wife is just very happy you don’t have the complete 977 in the driveway!

[@Military-Museum-LP]

“Or can my wife take anymore on the driveway”, I have been there!

[@camshaftP16]

Check the date code off the bearings will give you an idea when it was last rebuilt.

[@BIllMcCambridge]

Hahahaha I was thinking you wife had had enough as well at same time. Your a man after my own heart. Keep it up bro!! Thanks for sharing your adventures!!!!

[@dieseJL]

Thanks for the support!!

[@BWYinYang]

Stain your garage and driveway black, wife wouldn't know ya spilled oil. 🤣

[@dieseJL]

🤔🤔

[@HANKTHEDANKEST]

Never has a Chinesium engine stand worked so hard for its supper. I'd like to think that the old, American-made Cat engine has some feelings about the funny little offshore engine stand it's sitting on, but I doubt it's in much of a position to complain

[@dieseJL]

Torture test. It passed.

[@dandunlap8638]

If ever I want a divorce, I’ll tear down a 977 engine in the driveway/garage 😂

[@dieseJL]

Good idea although we’re still happily married I think 🤔

[@philrusciano115]

I really enjoy your videos especially watching you wear open toed sandals around heavy equipment.

[@dieseJL]

Maybe someday I’ll run a 977 in sandals 🤔

[@vw4x4]

That rust in those cylinders may clean up. You won't know until, you sand it down. You have to try ,especially if the other cylinders look that good.

[@mrnhl3080]

If you put better caster wheels on your engine hoist, it will move so much easier

[@dieseJL]

I think I need a 3 ton hoist

[@philstreeter9703]

Great video. I also would have moved the vehicles before power washing. I love your work boots! lol You have a good engine. With all of the parts, I can see you getting at least 1 running, so you can get the other running. I look forward to the next video. Thanks.

[@dieseJL]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Military-Museum-LP]

You can see the hone marks on the cylinders! Doesn’t look like much use or a fresh major.

[@russwabuda1556]

it is sure good to see you happy. i'm happy for you. i applaud your work both practical and theory, on your projects. i hope that you see yourself in a prideful way. to see a good man you only need to seek a mirror. best wishes.

[@dieseJL]

Thanks Russ!!

[@stevemuselman191]

Look at the casting part number on the 2 cranks and see if they match. I am guessing they won't.

[@HaydenIngram]

It’s a D333C. 3306 doesn’t share the s/n of the machine it’ll be a 3N s/n on a 3306. I have 11k4047 and it’s still a D333C.

[@RMZConny]

If you have the time, place and money for the parts machine, don’t hesitate to inspect and buy if the price is right😊😊

[@user-iu1up6mk9m]

Main difference is the harmonic balancer set-up

[@tennysoncason772]

Nice work.

[@00nutt]

Your wife is a saint!!!!

[@dieseJL]

Yes big time lol

[@hh-qc7rp]

Keep wrenching!

[@robertironside3166]

Love it! Nice!!

[@ralphfell2119]

Are thet Dewalt safety boots you are wearing? Noticed the consistency in you draining the oil everywhere!

[@dieseJL]

It was like a horror movie

[@neilkershaw5348]

Great video 😮with hindsight it would have been better and ask the seller. You mind if I strip it down here 😊 happy wife happy life lol 😂

[@adamformanack318]

Look up both rebuild kits for the engines an see what is the same an what is not 😎💯✌

[@dieseJL]

Good idea!

[@davidtrafford1451]

😂😂😂😂😂😂you must have a very understanding wife Great stuff again

[@dieseJL]

Yeah she’s fully aware of the fact that I bought two 977s and neither of them run lol

[@stan525]

just the Cat specific shaft on that Vickers pump looks like a 25v is worth 1200 bucks

[@dieseJL]

Amazing

[@Onemanstrash1]

yea that will pick up the whole motor , I picked up the perkins out of my 1850 with 1

[@harrykeel8557]

Cute baby!

[@dieseJL]

Thanks!

[@chrisoakey9841]

If you epoxy your driveway, the oil will clean up easy.

[@OutofTownwithRobinBell]

great video !

[@williamdodd5113]

OMG The truck right beside you

[@dieseJL]

You like?

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Good vid and very nice-looking family.

[@dieseJL]

Thanks!!

[@hfdzl]

Loyal and subscribed! Looks good! Doing things the way I do.

[@dieseJL]

Thanks!!

[@anthonywilson2346]

18:40 - first thing you should have done was move the suv - one bad slip and all your hard work would have gone in body shop repairs😮

[@davidhouser586]

You have the two most expensive parts block and crankshaft 3306 is a tough one if taken care of your garage looks like mine cars not allowed 😆

[@dieseJL]

Lisa is going to want to park inside awfully soon with the cold approaching. My days are numbered 😬

[@marcusgs12345]

Awesome, but you're mental doing that on your concrete drive and next to the nice cars! At least shove it on the grass 😂😂

[@elroyelblander6277]

i don't if you'll read this ,but have got a D333 of some sort,in an old steiger out back.. last time it ran is probably 2007... It's been undef the cover of the hood...not sure of it's internal condition... perhaps it'd fire up with persuasion 🤔...not sure what I'd do with it...but anyway 👍👍👊

[@dieseJL]

Where at? I’m always watching 👀

[@elroyelblander6277]

@@dieseJL Wisconsin

[@dieseJL]

Might be a skosh too far for me to come crank her

[@elroyelblander6277]

@@dieseJL that's alright,I'll get it running sometime..and get it outta there... perhaps could let you know then ,if you'd b interested in it..👍👍👊

[@brianelliot2719]

I think we need a Gofundme to buy you some steel toed boots…and some pig mats. 😊 enjoyed the video as always. Thanks.

[@dieseJL]

Thanks! Plenty of steel toed boots around here but no pig mat 🤔

[@charleswalton5132]

Are you sure that D333 crank will work in your 3306 ? I thought they had different cranks.

[@dieseJL]

This is a d333c… so no I am still not sure. Haha.

[@bradanderson1627]

Well that’s some sketchy shit with that crane 🤬😱🤔👌🏻🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Could be the trans or converter went. Allot of people parked them when this happened.

[@dieseJL]

Yeah that happened to our one machine!

[@wildbenny11]

Good morning

[@dieseJL]

Morning!

[@ericwilkinson1771]

at least your trailer will not rot

[@dieseJL]

So funny story it was my neighbors 👹

[@Joe.M]

I would've moved the car... juat in case.

[@mattdeckert6150]

If it was overhauled using cat parts the pistons should have an "ORxxxx" number, thats cat reman parts. The back side of the bearing shells should say STD, and have a date on them, date of the machine=original.. The crank is probably inside the re-useabilty specs as they are harder than a wedding pri*k. Fyi when it comes to the crank, mother cat only offers bearings in +.025 and +.050. So you have to turn the cranks twenty five under..

[@dieseJL]

That’s good to know! It actually checked out ok STD.

[@dieseJL]

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[@jacobbuckley8232]

Bet the driveway has a nice oil stain on it lol

[@dieseJL]

It actually cleaned up ok 🤣

[@user-rz4vu1sm8m]

Bead hone those two cylinders and turn it over , if it does then run it the way it is

[@dieseJL]

Yeah she probably would!

[@davidvarga8990]

Not sure if im doing something wrong but i cant find your store on bonfire. Would like to buy one of your shirts.

[@dieseJL]

Uh oh! Did you try the link??

[@davidvarga8990]

I tried a couple times. Says not found

[@FuelTilt]

It could be worse… it could be leaking oil everywhere and at least the cherry picker rolls smoothly….. oh wait…Love those old machines man.

[@dieseJL]

It was like a horror movie

[@AGDemo]

Hows this project going?

[@dieseJL]

It’s moving along. Slow but should have her fired up in march here

[@AGDemo]

@@dieseJL Nice. Can't wait to see more great videos.

[@markward6076]

Are your neighbors on you about all that banging noise going on ?

[@dieseJL]

Nah, we live in a pretty chill area

[@charlesmiles9115]

😛😛😛😛😛❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@garycadieux9649]

what is one lucky block car

[@kenfrazier616]

smoking deal on the parts

[@darrellroeters4951]

Move the SUV , don’t know if golf clubs and tearing apart a CAT diesel go together?

[@dieseJL]

Kind of like ketchup and fries?

[@tsirron]

Say maybe you should buy some kiddie pools for these kind of jobs. Just saying.

[@dieseJL]

That’s a good idea

[@modestoluisestelasanchez1892]

Esperopuedasdejarlocomounajoya

[@donharper7759]

Love your videos but you really don’t know what your doing do you😂

[@dieseJL]

Absolutely not. Well I guess I know I’m having fun 🤔

[@donharper7759]

That’s what is all about👍 keep going you’ll get it figured out👍

[@patriotmob3227]

Why wouldn't you clean that rust up before you tried to pound a piston and rings past it. Use your head

[@christopherweise438]

Easy big fella. It's all good.

[@dieseJL]

I was actually hoping the sleeve would just pop out haha

[@jamesignatowski8002]

I bet your wife was tickled pink that you were not wearing steel toe boots while working on a 2000 lb. block held up by a sketchy H.F. engine puller. I was cringing while watching that.

[@dieseJL]

I’m not sure my red wings would’ve stopped that baby 🤔 The plan was RUN

[@michaellynskey7124]

Completely out of his league, Never accomplished anything if they are not prepared to do it the right way, Probably reading everything about this motor from a manual and then videoing this to make easy money.😂