$500, Allis Chalmers Track loader. Sitting for MANY years! (Will IT RUN?!?)

[@DieselCreek]

Hey if you are interested in owning this beauty, after watching the ENTIRE video place a bid here! www.ebay.com/itm/315022110375 Also Last chance to hit up the mech store before Christmas! Grab your Diesel Creek Swag here! DieselCreek.com/

[@shaunolinger964]

​@BigYellowFont No politics here bud. Just old metal and good ol' boys havin' good ol' times.

[@Nebbia_affaraccimiei]

and don't forget to pay

[@matzesu]

Nice Video, Matt is the American Version of Matthias , right ? Which is cool as I’m also called Matthias.. as a German I’m always wonder how it is possible that you haul a whole Doozer or other heavy stuff behind your Truck as in Germany whe are limited to 3,5 metric tones for the whole Car + Trailer combination .. for more whe need Semi Trucks, Unimogs, or something and a higher Driving Licence , merry Christmas in Advance , Greetings Matthias

[@craigwilson7165]

Check the governor gap and the balance on the injectors

[@garyc5483]

Hallo. Es hat keinen Sinn, diese Frage zu stellen. Ich frage viele Male amerikanische KZbinr, bekomme aber nie eine Antwort. Ich denke, dass die meisten gegen das Gesetz verstoßen. Frohe Weihnachten. Grüße aus Großbritannien

[@zacharyprovance3128]

The valvetrain jumping around under the cover was just that Detroit showing you how excited it was to get a chance to go back to work.

[@joeblochlinger]

That made me legit laugh out loud 😂😂😂

[@nwvfd22]

It was so excited it piddled a little oil too.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Right 😂

[@lambertusdue4847]

L LPP ini😊​@@joeblochlinger

[@miltonbristow4470]

Cold start process, crank with full throttle,stop crank when white smoke appears. Allow fuel to condense and create a better compression seal,maybe 3 or 4 minutes, and then start normally. I live in Alaska and have been using this method for years.

[@DieselCreek]

Yes, I definitely noticed that helped with this. I had to cut out the dead time in the edit though. But that’s exactly how it was getting it to start.

[@3dprintedhardware]

Does that trick only work on two stroke diesels or any diesel engine?

[@DieselCreek]

@@3dprintedhardware it works on all of them

[@manuelve1998]

Good to know.

[@tcmits3699]

Wonder if it would've started quicker if you had filled the filter cannisters? Great little engines, congrats on getting her running

[@richardthomas1743]

I agree with oil technology having greatly been improved since the 60s. I too run multi weight oil in everything.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Multigrade (weight) oils contain detergents that keep contaminants in suspension so the full flow oil filter can remove them. Old engines relied on the crud settling into the sump or some sort of screen. You should only use multigrade when you have a paper element filter.

[@BradFalck-mn3pc]

Nice to see the snatch block , most people just straight line pull and wonder why their cable snaps

[@572Btriode]

Quite correct about the multi-grade oil Matt, it was SAE30 many years ago when Detroit wrote the manuals and the early multi-grades made significant ash. I had another designed oil-burner to worry about and spent a while on the phone to various big name oil labs getting the story. It's not a problem now, 15W-40 in a Detroit is fine.

[@bixby9797]

I'm going to agree with you on this. Multi is fine at this point.

[@BobY52944]

Running 15W40 in my 671 genset.

[@gullreefclub]

To my knowledge there are no multi grade engine oils that are CF-II certified/rated. That said Detroit is very specific about oil weight and ambient temperature in their TSB’s. I worked as a mechanic for a concrete company for a couple of years many moons ago and we ran multi grade engine oil in all of the Cummins and Mack engines but all of the trucks with 8v71’s and 8v92’s were feed Delo 100 30W in the winter and 40W in the summer. The company tried running 15w40 in three 8v71 trucks and they held respectable oil pressure and the coolant temperature never was a problem as long as the ambient temperature didn’t climb above 70 however once the ambient temperature rose above 80 we noticed the oil pressure and coolant temperatures increased above the trucks that were running Delo 100. The multi-weight oil experiment ended during July when the high temperature for the day were in the mid 90’s and all three trucks started having oil pressure issues that went away once we dumped the 15w40 and filled the engines with Delo 100 40w. Mind you I am not saying engine oil technology has not advanced since then because we all know they have but the engine technology for 2-Stroke Detroit Diesel engines have not and because of that I still firmly believe that straight weight CF-II certified/rated oil’s are the best choice for these engines. All that said you do what you think you should do and I will do what I think I should do

[@samb3706]

API says that CI-4 or CH-4 can be used in lieu of CF-II. See www.api.org/~/media/files/oil-and-natural-gas/engine%20oil/motor_oil_guide_2010_120210.pdf?la=en

[@charlesangell_bulmtl]

@@gullreefclub Good testament, thank you.

[@stevebrueggen800]

I agree with your oil theory. I’ve been in the mechanic business for over 40 years and because of technology, oils have become better and the recommendations in the manuals have been changing. The iron / steel doesn’t care. It just wants the best oil you can give it. That’s my opinion. Thanks for the adventure again. I look forward for your vids. 👍

[@gullreefclub]

I agree oil technology has made major advances especially in the past 20 years. That said oil certification/ratings still matters and is why the API has these ratings and to my knowledge there are no multi-weight oils with the CF-II certification/rating that is specified for 2-Stroke Detroit Diesels. Additionally advancements in engine oil went hand and hand with advancements in engine design and efficiency. That said the 71 series engine first roared to life in 1938 and production ended in 1995 or there abouts. The 92 series production was 1974 to 1995, the 110 series 1945-1965 and the 149 series 1967-1999. My point for the production run dates is to show that while engine oils have advanced the technology that designed and built these engines has not. Just look at the piston ring metallurgy, tension, and design of a modern diesel engine and that of a 2-stoke Detroit much less piston to cylinder clearance and main and rod bearing clearances and least we forget that 2-stroke engine is going to contaminate it’s engine oil with fuel and particulate matter much faster than any 4-stroke engine regardless of when it was designed and built. That said my experience with 2-stoke Detroits is limited to mostly to the 8v71 and the 8v92 and when I was first starting out as a mechanic many moons ago the company I was working for tried 14w40 oil three of their Detroit powered trucks and during the winter the trucks performed fine and their oil pressure and temperature were fine however once summer came around and temperatures were in the high 80 to mid 90’s oil pressure, temperature and coolant temperature as well as oil usage became at the very least concerning but after dumping the 15w40 and replacing it with Delo 100 40W those issues went away. All of my ramblings above said at the end of the day I will do what I will do and you can do what you want to do. Additionally my post was not meant to start a war of words but rather me expressing my personal opinion and experiences. Have a nice day and a better tomorrow.

[@Caje-zf8md]

@@gullreefclubAgreed. The book says straight 30W with low ash content, but since I run my 71 series only during the summer months, I also use Delo 100 40W.

[@shrdinc]

Yep totally missed an ad chance for t6.

[@mikenelson6630]

I agree 100% with Matt's statements on engine oil, he's the expert in my book. I think the reason why people get upset about engine oil is because of stories like what happened with my grandfather's car - a 1954 Mercury. He always ran it with straight 30W oil, then one time a family member changed oil for him and used 10W30. It cleaned out the engine too much, and it never ran right after. I think it used a LOT of oil. After that he bought a brand new 1968 Ford pickup (for about $2500, we found the receipt after he passed away in 1979). But like it's been said, that was another time, and engines and oil technology have changed since then.

[@alouisschafer7212]

Even a cheap 10w40 15w40 diesel oil is miles better than the stuff they had even just 30-40 years ago. The european ACEA specification in particular has high quality standards because all the automakers there are obsessed with long life intervals like 20.000 miles or so and their additive packages and choice of base oil reflect that.

[@jimdattilio1512]

WOW! My dad had one that he dragged a half mile out of overgrown brush that had been parked for 15 years. He rebuilt it and used it on small jobs and it was the first machine he taught me to run when I was about 11. I loved that machine and to this day I can close my eyes and picture every control. You will love it- it's a sweet machine!

[@tylerlowery3753]

I worked with a man who bought a hd5 brand new in 1950 right after he got outta the army at 22. It was $7000 with the dozer blade added to it. To this day its still on the farm still works amazingly and will surprise how well it works. He new everything about it even the serial number the day he passed

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Good morning everyone and thumbs UP to Matt and Diesel Creek! It is now going to be an awesome Sunday! Let me get a fresh cup of Coffee and enjoy this!!

[@Dinglebells123]

I hear you on the Multi-weight oil issue. But I have done some research. The problem is not the weight of the oil, but the use of detergents. Detergent in oil additives should make the oil 'creep' into tight places, and it also collects abrasive particles and carries them to the filter, extending engine life. Detroit Diesels have exhaust ports in the sleeves, where rings ride past them. The rings pick up carbon, as well as tar from unburned oil, and this combination helps create a seal to keep engine oil out of the combustion chamber. Multi-weight oils(especially newer ones) have additives to prevent the oil from creating gums or tars when mixed with carbon. The Detergent in multi-weight oil tries to scrub the gummy tar from the rings on a Detroit. When this tar is not present, the engine will consume oil... if it cannot burn it, it will blow it out the exhaust. I have run Detroit engines with multi-weight detergent oil when in a pinch. Without fail, within a few hours of heavy work, the exhaust will start to spit a rain of oil all over the machine. Replace the oil with 30w non-detergent, and it will be a few hours before it stops spitting oil. Maybe somebody else has some other explanation, but this is what I was taught, and what I experienced. The engines I experienced this with were all 53 series - a 3-53, a4-53, and a 6V-53, but I have seen it happen with sawmill engines on a 3-71 and a 6-71 as well as a 6-110, and an 8V-92.

[@n1acguy]

It's the viscosity that's needed for the 2 stroke design, and that's true even with modern oils.

[@Joeschmo776]

New rule for Matt, always check the valve cover

[@scootertrash3807]

Now a part of the pre flight checklist…. or soon to be added

[@gawdzalien2811]

😂

[@wwflguy]

Especially if it's been apart check everything

[@benniedonald]

Buyer beware, do full prostate exam before turning engine over. 😅😅

[@theduckbread4739]

(Matt will remember that)

[@billbarnes1043]

When I was about 12 I went with my father to work on an HD5 out in a farmer’s field. We replaced the head, I don’t know about all the fancy tools but we got it going and I got to drive it out of the field. That was the first time I got to operate a piece of equipment, and it was like an addiction that I have never been able to get enough! Lol

[@bobadam7021]

I gotta say I'm much more interested in these channels when they sell the things they save. It's great that you dig some old vehicle out of the woods or a barn and make it function again, but what''s the difference if it just sits in your field next. Sell them off and let someone else enjoy them now that you've brought it this far. Good work Matt.

[@stephenhewitt5835]

Well said 🇬🇧

[@thesteelrodent1796]

This is why I steer clear of all those "will it run videos". It's completely irrelevant if you can get an old engine running - it's generally not that hard unless it's rusted solid - if it's then just put aside and we never see what happens afterwards. And that's besides most those videos are made by people who only show the succeses and don't tell the whole story. Glad Matt shows us the whole thing, no matter if it's a good or bad ending

[@bpaul1110]

Matt- You need to adjust the RACK. That will make sure both cylinders are getting the same amount of fuel. You adjust it with the screws on top of the throttle shaft.

[@fxhondaracer]

Always good practice to check make sure it's free and properly adjusted. Seen way to many cause a runaway due to people improperly adjusting or blowing dirt into the bearings as he just did.

[@urielventris4917]

Good morning DC, I love watching you save these great pieces of old iron. Keep up the great work.

[@nandi123]

Very nice save. It must be my OCD Swiss heritage that gives me an overwhelming urge to cleanup, repair, and paint all of Matt's machines. 😉

[@andrewr2650]

The first time Matt ran the bucket tilt an saw the amount of slop in every pin. I immediately imagined his voice say “I’m sure that’s fine”. Apparently i’ve been watching this channel too long, but I’m not going to stop

[@Conn653]

Way back in High School, I helped my dad on the construction site. I really loved the Allis-Chalmers HD-11, as it was the last Dozer I used for him. Then he retired. He couldn't have me on payroll, so he 'paid' me with a case of oil for my car. That case lasted several years.('63 Chevy Biscayne, straight 6, 3 on the tree). Anyway, I got pretty good with the HD-11 but that was over 50 years ago. I really enjoy watching you "SAVE" great machines 🙂

[@Thedudeabides803]

Good timing. Appreciate the uploads Matt.💪 got the 450c in the shop, pulled the 6 way valve, waiting for new seals, fluid changes, hose changes. Will be nice to have zero leaks on this thing. Excellent shop entertainment while I toil.

[@StevenBelmont-je6yc]

Good Job Matt, enjoyed your video, 🎉. Best regards, keep those crawlers coming! SB

[@rickatkins1493]

OEMT= old equipment, maintenance team.❤ bringing them back to life one at a time. My favorite channel.

[@christophermarshall5765]

You got it running, and that little engine runs well. Nice work.

[@ABOE158]

Can't be a good weekend without Matt's new video about some machine! Cheers

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Beautiful old Allis Chalmers Track Loader Matt 8:11 @Diesel Creek

[@MaxtronusPrime_]

Nothing beats a morning of watching Diesel creek.

[@GeneralSulla]

Your channel has inspired me to fix the broken trucks, cars and machines around my ranch. What a joy to get things straight again. All's it takes is elbow grease, and a lot of money. I already know how to do it, I just needed some gitter dun motivation. A little harder at 66 yrs old than at 46 but whatever. Thanks.

[@johnmckee7937]

Matt a man much smarter than me who saw way too many engines destroyed by lack of oil said. Any oil is better than no oil.

[@gregbridges2365]

So a story I heard years ago was Child’s Tractor (Allis dealer in Springfield Mo) took an HD 5 apart in pieces having to cut and reassemble, lowered down 36” mine shaft (might of been larger not sure) in Joplin area lead mines then did several more. Prior to this all mining was done by hand

[@donthiessen-q7d]

I agree with your theory on multigrade oil. I had a 1925 crossmotor Case and the manual recommended straight 30 or 10 weight oil. That's all there was back then. I filled it with 15/40 and ran it. One day I notice that the oil pressure was dropping. I took off one of the access hand hole covers and saw that the inside of the engine was spotlessly clean and the oil was a very filthy greyish black. i took off the pan and the oil pump pickup and cleaned them and never had another problem. Keep using multigrade oil and ignore those people who don't know any better.

[@frontagulus]

It's not the multi-grade that does it - it's the detergent and other additives in the oil, and monograde these days is also available with detergent. So, like you wrote, he should ignore you : )

[@donthiessen-q7d]

I realize very well that the 15/40 diesel oil is a a high detergent oil.@@frontagulus

[@timslager5966]

One of the first shovel dozers I've operated along with a International 175. These machines were the go to for house lot development in the 60's, thanks for the memories 👍

[@ChainsawFPV]

Pro tip: Make sure you put the fitting on the line BEFORE flaring it. Especially when there are bends. Good way to get mad is to spend a lot of time making a line super nice, just to realize you flared it and did not put the fitting on.

[@nostromo526]

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve messed up PVC unions by forgetting to slide the nut on the pipe before cementing the fitting in. If I’m lucky there is enough room to cut the pipe and add a coupling or even better sliding the nut on from the other end. If not, well, another trip to Home Depot and an afternoon of swearing at myself.

[@DieselCreek]

Oh I’ve been there! Lol

[@markjames8664]

Another one is forgetting to put the shrink wrap tubing on before soldering a connector. The list goes on and on.

[@aliasfred]

@@markjames8664 But, isn't that why they make liquid electrical tape now, for those that say oops?

[@terryjennings2356]

If I had a dollar for all the times......

[@jwfinley7808]

My Dad was a Truck driver as long as I can remember he said the same thing about Motor Oil! 30wt is all he ever used!

[@georgeenriquez612]

Neat tractor. That F450 really came in clutch to help you hauling more projects home nowadays. You really put it to work.

[@toTrucker-xn3rd]

My grandfather died on one of these back in the 70s he was pulling the sheet metal off to work on the engine and he didnt have anything bracing the boom and it came down and crushed him glad to see u using a brace

[@willb3018]

Great way to start a Sunday morning. I don't exactly worship Diesel Creek, but I really enjoy Matt's videos and look forward to them.

[@dcviper985]

I worship at the Church of Diesel Creek

[@willb3018]

😂😉@@dcviper985

[@richardcottrell7182]

Well i tell you matt you are truly an American treasure. People like you arw why im still proud to have been born in this country and call this my home. Well done !! Merry Christmas and happy new year. God bless you and yours during this most joyfull time of you. And a merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone. May you all be happy and get to spend your days with those you love. From the great state of Iowa.

[@DieselCreek]

Wow, thank you!

[@Rmasters33]

Many years ago I represented a helper spring manufacturer. Basically, they come into play only when a heavy load depresses the rear. Dency coli or leafs are $100 more or less.

[@joelwatson3045]

Great work getting it running! One of these days would like to see you do a complete rebuild and restore of a classic machine.

[@nickgibboni8469]

Check out his series on the galion road grader. He got that in pretty tip top shape

[@arcanewyrm6295]

​@@nickgibboni8469This is exactly what I thought of when I saw the original comment. Turned out pretty darned nice, too.

[@abuzed6533]

So I bought a GMC pickup with the 6.6 diesel in it , the guy told me it had a bad injection in it .i tested them all and they seemed ok. Drove it for a week,no problems at all,oil level was fine.so I used it to go on vacation pulled my 29 foot house trailer with it. 4 hours away I might add! 3 hours in my trip and I noticed black smoke out the back . I got to where I was going,parked for the night. Next morning I checked the oil, way above full . Took it in for an oil change. Told the young fella about the injection problem and he said “ no problem “. In the truck went and here is where the fun began! He pulled that plug and it shot “oil” over the tray and all over the shop . That thing drained for at least 5 minutes as him and his assistant ran around looking for more things to catch the oil in. It was something to watch. Needless to say when I got home it was injected time . Talk about a clean engine inside.spotless . Thought you would like to hear my story! Truck is still running great today.

[@ErictheAmateur]

Man, I’ve learned so much by watching your videos. Thanks a bunch.

[@DieselCreek]

Glad to hear it!

[@DieselCreek]

Glad to hear it!

[@RAKINAUS]

Matt, love your videos. I worked for GM in the 70s and the infamous Detroit "run away" can be caused by a number of factors, one of them being the engine filling up with fuel and pushing up past the rings making the engine take off no matter what you do. Keep up the great work.

[@MapleHillMunitions]

The only thing with oils is making sure the bearings and surfaces get the proper additive package they need. But you are 100 percent correct.

[@rhondasweeney7271]

It goes real far when a person tells the whole truth. Not just a half truth, thank you for being that one person. I really enjoyed watching you fix it to where it's functional. Really like your channel. Thank you for sharing! 👌 😊

[@jimconnor8274]

Nice little find. Had a pair of International f 1800Ds with 6v53 detroits. I ran Rotella 15-40 for years. never had an oil related failure.

[@chrispbacon3042]

What a way to start the day . 4:30 A.M and new espisode is floating on the interwebs...Fanbleedingtastic!

[@timothystevenhoward]

pretty cool seeing these. I know the HD6 was made in my hometown Springfield ILL. the factory has now been bulldozed (pun intended). I drive by the site all the time. I used to see these on railroad flat cars rolling out of the plant in the early 1980s!

[@kjellkarlsson542]

Best Matt. I can see so much of myself in you from my earlier years. I´m turning 60 soon, and have calmed down a bit about this mechanical love. But i was there....buying lotsa ole crap and got it running. Mostly cars and boats,....and I got a reputation beeing a good repairman, so i was requested for fixing machines at farms around my area. Today i still have a small workshop and doin minor repairs on cars and trailers, etc, and restoring of my own boats keep goin on here. U´re my u-tuber king, Matt. I watch every single video from you. I love seeing them. Best regards from Sweden.

[@jazzerbyte]

Allis Chalmers produced some great equipment back in the day. It would be interesting to see what they'd look like if they had survived until now.

[@xterradventure]

I know it's technically not the same, but they are still around as the Allis Gleaner Co (Agco). I keep saying they need to make throwbacks with the Massey lineup rebranded as AC, Oliver and White's. I'd be a sucker and all over it! If it weren't for different colors, equipment models look the same these days

[@Elyjah1]

@@xterradventure They actually still make Massey Ferguson 35 tractors in Africa. I agree, New tractors have so much plastic covers you can't see the engine or anything and they all look the same.

[@bluegrallis]

@@xterradventure None of the higher ups at AGCO, will admit Allis Chalmers had anything to do with AGCO. The Allis Chalmers name was sold off with oil field equipment and Allis Chalmers Energy used that name until 2011. "Allis-Chalmers Energy was a Houston-based multi-faceted oilfield services company. The company provided services and equipment to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies, both domestically and internationally. It became Archer in 2011 after it merged with Seawell, another oil services/energy company."

[@1978garfield]

@@bluegrallis I think the name was last used on some Persian Orange lawn tractors made by MTD. AGCO higherups really screwed the pooch when they ended the Ago-Allis brand. Challenger, Fent and Valtra don't mean anything to me.

[@J-1410]

@@bluegrallis It wasn't the name, that is the last surviving part, AC had an energy/oil equipment division. That is what that is.

[@danw1955]

That little 2-71 needs to be wide open almost constantly to make decent power, and considering it's age, and the washed out rings, it was probably doing the best it could! They're fairly cheap to rebuild though, so whoever buys it, needs to take that into consideration.😉

[@gordonagent7037]

For $500 it’s a bargain, let’s hope the cost from here on in will be minimal. As always Matt, beautiful save of old machinery.

[@robcates2383]

So cool, you bringing this "OLD IRON", back to life, MATT!!!!!

[@Keith-tz2jy]

I sure like seeing the old machines work 🎉🎉🎉 love your revivals🎉

[@edbaivier5660]

As a native Milwaukee Wisconsin person it's fun watching you mess with all this old equipment that was made here .

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

Good video content Matt. Content like this is why you are pushing 700,000 subscribers. A worthwhile additions (since you have the gear) Would be a seam powerwash , pulling it into the shop so potential bidders could see it under better light, filming a grease job (shows a lot of detail) putting a temporary battery in it and checking the generator output and showing the gages and/or getting them operational. Then she'd be ready for Ebay. Love your content!😊

[@robjennings39]

Matt love your commentary as you work through the issues. Your nature and disposition is wonderful! You make turning a wrench look fun!

[@fixing4fun]

Good video Matt! Always enjoy watching you save another one from the crusher.

[@danielpullum1907]

Curiosity got the best of me. I went to Webster's and looked up "ecstatic" and low and behold there was a picture of Matt starting one of many engines!!!!!! LOL.

[@sonofmuttley3755]

Thanks Matt, you just cheered up a very soggy Sunday here in the UK.

[@Ron-b7g]

Matt i had the SAME LOADER IN THE EARLY 7O S . MY DAD OWNED AND USED IT THE 50s. And 60s ,I SOLD IT 73. REALLY LIKE YOUR VIDEOS. AND JESUS LOVES YOU.

[@JCRTreeServices]

No better feeling than a sunday morning in Ontario Canada with a hot coffee and a new diesel creek vida uploaded!

[@peterharms3851]

Same here in Western Australia,

[@AsitShouldBe]

This is old style ,which I love, work on the edge, out in the cold and mud, and a little monster that doesn't want to become a tesla😉😁. the new workshop is beautiful and very comfortable but these old style videos are another planet , a hug master.👍😉

[@Mtlmshr]

You always make it look so easy but anyone that’s tried to do what you do in these videos knows just how difficult it is that you are able to do or atleast attempt to do so good on ya! And that’s why it’s always such good content, for me anyway!!!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

She is just a Purring away she been asleep for to long Glad to hear you woke her up Matt Sounds Good easy fix on the fuel leak 30:06 @Diesel Creek

[@jmistret419]

Its much easier to fill the fuel canisters with fuel when changing filters. Makes it easier to get the air out of the system

[@mustafa-bey]

I love the oil maintenance and repair videos of scraps. thank you diesel❤🎉

[@DieselCreek]

Thank you!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

She fired right up with 24v of power she wants to run wow Old Girl Dont sound bad at all But man at that fuel leak nice Matt 24:08 @Diesel Creek

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

Matt, another great video, and happy that at least you were able to get her running. I hope she can find a good home where someone with the know how of how to make her run better can help her out and actually put her to good use. Here's Hoping..

[@kevinbarker4696]

Matt, I love watching your videos. I would like to thank you esp with this video. When I inherited my dad's tool box when he passed in 1996 I found several tools that I wasn't sure what they were for, I knew my dad was a diesel mechanic and knew he worked on Detroits (all the oilfield ran back in the day). Now I'm seeing use the exact same tools he has in his box, wish he was still here so I could show him these videos and maybe fix up an old big diesel rat rod. FYI, I was a auto tech until I went into the service office. I've always been some type of gear head lol.

[@rocknrolla3114]

Matt, when you made that fuel return line, it was hard to tell any difference from the other lines! I think you did a great job making that line! I used to work at a shop that had a contract with TUG and made tons of lines for them as their tow vehicles are all hydraulic and have hundreds of lines per TUG. We used machine benders and configured them up for each line type. Your skill bending lines by hand is something I admire! Keep up the good work, and great videos! 🥲

[@james35546]

Fargo ND loves your videos. We love the longer videos most of all because they provide longer enjoyment.

[@SuperMAZ007]

I think the main issue with this machine must be the loss of fuel prime. I would not blame myself for kind of pooching the starter. Cause once the prime goes the starter follows. So you don't know how long this thing had the issue to begin with. Was worth watching and I do love these special Detroit diesel engine tools.

[@colebertils7359]

There’s no better way to turn fuel into noise than running a Detroit! Having said that, this adventure reminds me of taking my grandfathers 955 to the steam threshers reunion. Worked all day for the Bucyrus 50B shovel crew moving dirt and carrying coal. Definitely broke a sweat working all those levers. Good enough to be labeled a “cat skinner” by one old timer. I was about 23 at the time. Great video Matt!

[@garyharrall4002]

Great job! Enjoy your videos. Always learn something new watching them. I love that you save this old equipment and give it a good home.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Old girl isn't bogging or trying to stall when moving forward or backwards or turning She happy with having 60psi of oil pressure and No fuel in her jiggly bits now 😂 54:20 @Diesel Creek

[@JamesPowell-jc4mo]

The sun always shines in your world... Lovely day for it.

[@ronaldhope8939]

Great job Matt. Hope someone that has a small farm can use this unit. Great content.

[@neilfurby555]

Matt is just so happy when a machine fires up, a joy to watch!

[@davidporter2374]

AGREED about the oil. Back in the 1990's I did the research when I worked for a municipality with an extensive list of equipment and I wanted to do away with the extensive amount of different oils both engine and hydraulic/transmission. The results were as you suspected, even the old 2 cycle Detroits were oked to use 15w40 and we also eliminated 5 or 6 different hyd/trans. fluids standardizing on "all purpose tractor/hydraulic oil. The only thing i found was the vehicles calling for 5w oil or 0w should not be converted. Four years ago I switched my 2007 GMC 6 liter to 15w40 the first cold day (below 0 ) I had to switch back NO OIL Presure!

[@Vince-m2m]

There is no mistaking the sound of a two-stroke Detroit diesel coming to life ,I love it. Great work, Matt.

[@1tristan1henderson1]

Great job saving that nice old girl, Matt. Looking forward to updates as you make progress, bringing her back to former glory. Happy holidays from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦

[@CrimeVid]

Watching you use that fuel line bending kit, reminds me of why we should mourn the passing of the independent spares guys. There was a little shop about two miles away from me who had about every bending kit that was ever made, he seemed to like it ! if you couldn’t get one made there …. those guys are all gone now. Unfortunately including the two brothers who did carburettors. They worked out of a house and must have had about every spare part and body ever made,and knew what and where all of it went or could go. They built me a few. Modern life is NOT better !

[@drunkdunc8738]

You and I do EBay differently by the sound of it Matt , my add would read “ near new condition, one careful owner , serviced regularly “ 😂🍻

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Hopefully the old girl Gets a great home good video as always Matt 1:00:40 @Diesel Creek

[@CaptianKaos]

Thanks Matt. Great save. Well, the inside of the engine is clean. Lol. Going to be interesting to see the video on its sister. Like you, I would rather see these old machines get repurposed than end up in the scrap pile. Plus, we get to watch you revive them. Cheers.

[@TCW-hw6iw]

I forgot to weigh in on the oil controversy. I'm old school having trained on pre-1968 cars and trucks. But I'm on board with you Matt, the multi grade oils are the way to go. The engines turn over a lot better in the winter and as the egine warms up the oil transistions to the higher viscosity. I'm running multi grade in my 1972 IH farm tractor and its not dropped a rod yet. Those who insist on a single grade of oil must live in a warmer climate, store their equipment in heated garages or use a lot of hydro with block and oil pan heaters. Todays oils are fine in 99.9% of applications. JMO

[@iantucker9221]

I always enjoy your equipment rescue videos. Please keep up the great work.

[@mikeunum]

The guys at Area Diesel Service - ads - are really good and friendly. They are top.

[@UnacceptableViews]

just when I was about to give up and go to bed because there was nothing to watch! Matt you never fail me :)

[@gumboot65]

Would LOVE to have that on my homestead. But , Deltana Alaska is a LONG WAY from where you are . Super appreciat the tutorial on changing injectors and setting valves ect !!!!!

[@jerryw5225]

It still amazes me that the unit runs after all its years from sitting and the fan belts survive to this day!! Thanks Matt. Good Holidays to ya.

[@johnkonneker657]

It's not a Diesel Creek video until the tools and/or ether cans fall into the engine compartment at start up. Love your videos.

[@themachinerydoctor9117]

Love seeing stuff like this saved from the crusher, another good job👍

[@chrisk7984]

Love your delicate approach to unloading the dozer.

[@scottyockman7716]

Hey Matt, I like watching your videos on all the old equipment you get. Watching this video, you are correct about quality of modern oils. I work at an additives company and I can say that lubricating oils are significantly better in the last 10 years and light years better than what was made in the 60's and 70's. That stuff back then is like tar compared to what is available now. On another note, instead of beating up a starter to get a machine primed, have you considered using a vacuum pump? I use that to prime a fuel system , works pretty good.

[@MarkChristopherpens]

Ahhh Sundays with a video from Matt! Cheers from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦

[@JCRTreeServices]

Ontario here!

[@whatwillwedonow]

Another great video - and another example of hard work that makes for an interesting video. The Detroit is a rare thing in the UK really good to see what was under that valve cover - great sound!!!

[@williamkelley7654]

I had to cover my eyes when you crawled under that raised bucket. Great video as always! Thanks for the hard work and content!

[@DieselCreek]

It was braced up. Thanks for watching!

[@MrPaully69]

i love the detail u go into when doing the will it run videos

[@larrysmith8728]

Matt, I really enjoy your I'm watching you work on the things and I enjoyed watching you shop being built and all the dirt work that you do. I see the cows that came out to help you load that little old loader. God bless you and yours and have a merry Christmas. Larry Smith from Oklahoma.