WILL IT START?!!! Excavator Underwater for 3 weeks.

[@Mark_I_Am]

Three hours later, I think we need to use a chain to assist in placing the track back together, Wily off to the side, doing the forehead slap. I’m 58 years old, and I still listen when someone’s telling me an easy way of doing it. This was an awesome video.

[@phammond68]

right? dude in red shirt is a one man team apparently, no communication

[@the_Texas_Bandit]

Young man hasn't discovered all those old guys bellowing ideas and opinions are only trying to help him. They're job at this point of life is to pass on knowledge. Hope the boy learns that. It took me quite a while, and I was sorely irritated with my uncles that tried to teach me an easier way. Took years , years for me to learn. Now my back, shoulders and hips are shot. All I have left is trying to teach. You ought to see these kids trying to change bearings on a 12 row hay rake....

[@tfatcher]

On the restart, everyone watching was yelling "you've got a fuel leak" but you didn't hear us. 😀 But what a beautiful sound that was when you got it restarted...she purred like kitten. Nice job!

[@DontbeWily]

Lol. Thanks for sharing

[@jimmi3592]

I did the same 😂😂😂

[@rogerclarke8637]

Yes I'm living in Jamaica and was yelling like crazy but he didn't hear me lol

[@davidsimons6881]

Wily’s recovery and repair awesome work.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks 👍

[@ProudPapaw88]

Good job , Wily and Jacob. That guy was definitely in a pickle for awhile. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!!

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for watching

[@janeames1513]

everyone kept saying it was scrap now ..i just kept saying nah pull the glow plugs or injectors and put the other track on and bob's your uncle..people don't realize these diesel engines can take a beating and keep going..good job Wiley

[@tommywilliams5135]

Lot people are so dum i new they could get back running

[@busher69]

The Cummins B Series are unbeatable. Simple design with common parts between the 4 and 6 cylinder models. Pass on alil info, Cummins doesn't use glow plugs. They use a grid heater which works alot like a toaster. It's mounted between the air intake flange and the head. It's about 2" thick. It uses a solenoid and a sensor activated by the key switch. It's bullet proof.

[@rickstephens-e8p]

It is scrap now . Didnt pull engine and disassemble and clean all sand and grit out of it . Take you a bucket of muddy water let it set 2 days dump water out look where all the sludge is at . It all was left inside of engine. They destroyed it . Be like changing old and dump a cup of sand in it .

[@nelsonannett5427]

I like the way you took your time to get the motor running again. nice job buddy. cheers.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks 👍

[@russwabuda1556]

hey jacob, thank you for being there. there is no way that wiley should be on that project by himself. we might not admit this, but it is important that you are there... i know we, are the same age and i won't admit, but need a younger man too. enjoy these best of times.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks He is hard headed

[@walterwhitaker1395]

LOL! I jumped when you hit the ignition switch and that fuel hit the camera! Been hit in the eye with carb cleaner before too! LOL!

[@DontbeWily]

Lol 😂

[@virginparadize7806]

Amazing rescue and startup after sitting in the ditches. Great job Wiley and Team. Thanks for sharing.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for watching

[@danbentsen]

Glad I bumbled into your KZbin web site Wiley, looks like your a little more at ease on your own web site, without the tension of Hamiltonville. Keep up w/the vids I will watch. Best thing for a machine thats been under water is to get it runnin again asap, & wiley & team did it. good watch.

[@dilipkumaravichal5818]

Excellent, great job Wiley. Great teamwork.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks 👍

[@gordonagent7037]

Diesel motors never fail to impress me with their robustness, it’s just amazing the hiding they can take and yet come back to life. Well done guys, this was a great recovery and a credit to your talents

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for watching

[@tennysoncason772]

"Use a chain, it'll be easier". They finally heeded your advice. Nice work.

[@mikewolf5538]

Always someone thinks they’re an operator and it takes 3 times longer to do a job when they won’t listen get a dang chain and be done with it

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Yep, sometimes it's good to listen to experience! 😁

[@Mockstar32]

Come on guys you sound silly. The man 20 feet away on a machine running full throttle he couldn't hear him talking. It's obvious they stopped talked about it and regrouped these guys are like family they all working together. Great job to you and the crew wiley!

[@DrTubeman]

@@mikewolf5538 Stupid can't fix stupid...

[@chrislone]

Glad to see you back enjoying what you do I love watching your videos

[@DontbeWily]

I appreciate that!

[@BradIves-q1j]

I had a lot of doubts but crazy enough that old girl fired up great work guys

[@paulpatenaude3208]

Excellent workmanship!

[@ChrisShultis]

I can’t believe you got it running and got the track on! Great job!

[@Munguy-i8j]

Thank you Wiley. Why do excavators pee like a puppy when they see you😂😂😂.❤.

[@garymessina1609]

Wylie and Jacob you both did an excellent job getting that excavator up and running great video thanks

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks 👍

[@Camden09]

Holy cow! Wiley that motor blow oil and water every where, thats a lot of oil and water stuck in the top of that motor, and that air filter, looks like it pulled in all that mud from running that air filter it soked wow! It was really stuck deep in that mud Awesome video Wiley 👍 i love the content 👍

[@kevinballuff1164]

I thought too, they should have cut the engine off when it was going under, could have saved extra work I believe 😮

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for watching

[@mayberrygobber5818]

You inspire me old man.....I'm 70 and wish I had your energy.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you.

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Wiley, it was awesome seeing you guys getting it running and moving again

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for watching

[@watermanone7567]

Great work, I think some of the buckets and arms are in great need of line boring! Thanks for the video.

[@lboutdoors8690]

Good job Wiley and Jacob!

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks

[@SteveNicoson-u1i]

Thanks for another great video Wiley. It was super interesting and very enjoyable to watch. Wow. And wow. Wiley you and Jacob and all those other people got it to run and in the end got the track on and put up on the low boy trailer. Amazing that engine fired up and ran after the oil change and all the other items that you fixed or cleaned before starting it up. The engine runs real good by the way it sounds. Good show everyone!!!!!!!!! Amazing to think it was under water and now it is running. Super job Wiley. With the proper cleaning and check over it can be a working machine yet. Thanks so much Wiley. The Iowa farm boy. Steve.

[@DontbeWily]

That was a 4 day event. I had my doubts at times Thanks for watching

[@jamiebroadstock4142]

Wiley you my friend, are the MAN. You continue to impress your audience on here, and I have learned a lot watching you do your thing. Good for you, brother. Congrats on a job that nobody thought would go. Whether they admit it or not, you could tell from the facial expressions on them!!! Cheers

[@DontbeWily]

I appreciate that!

[@aaron974bk]

next time an old timer tells you to use a chain.....use the damm chain. the guy spent more time goofing off with the claw than actually getting that idler put in there.

[@Sherlock067]

Great job Wiley and Jacob! Bringing that ole girl back from its watery grave. A few more oil changes and lube joints it’s ready to work.

[@johnrhue4587]

Omg!Never thought that owner would ever stop talking.One story after another

[@pressley10r]

Wondered who that was talking nonstop about nothing during that one part of the video. That explains a lot.

[@beyondmiddleagedman7240]

Who was the fat old guy in the green shirt who just HAD to be standing in every crush point or dangerous situation on the site?

[@DontbeWily]

Lol 😂.

[@billbray5995]

Never doubted you would get this machine to run again, good job Wily.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks

[@johnpacker3382]

When that oil shot out I jumped back and had to wipe my glasses haha😂 listening to your breathing slow down and take a minute,a lot of us are praying for you, you're doing great

[@stevewhyte8476]

Good job Wily & crew !

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks

[@GregoryBlevins-s1o]

Good job, Willy Laying in that mud reminded me working on logging equipment out in the woods at night,good ole Pacific Northwest.

[@DontbeWily]

You know just about every one out there logged at one time. Thanks for watching

[@Buzzbomb57]

Another great one, Wiley. It takes a lot of experience to get the job done right. You sir, did it right.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks 👍

[@joejohnson7097]

Good repair Wiley. It ran good considering its was in Mudd and water. Not having it running when it went save a lot of headaches. Thanks for the video

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for watching

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Dang that's some good clean filtered water!

[@frankpetrone2966]

Great job Wiley! You’re the man!

[@JosephRozum]

Good Morning Sir, it is great to see you again today and I hope you are doing well and having a great day today Sir !

[@rodneyshuler6655]

Wily keep doing the Great things you do throughout your neighboring communities. I also contribute to the elderly and my fellow neighbors in my community when I'm not busy working. Much love from South Carolina brother ‼️👊💥💯

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for sharing and watching

[@rogerclarke8637]

Well Willey that thing right there's making water lol😅

[@DontbeWily]

It looked drinkable it was so clear Needed ice

[@kenburns4802]

Wily you are the man great job we need more guys like you around most younger guys would not take the time say it will cost to much to much time just scrap it like I says you bring me back to yesterday take it easy thanks ken

[@DontbeWily]

I appreciate that

[@Daniel_Patin]

very nice video, awesome seeing that thing run again.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you very much!

[@j81851]

What a trooper how many people roll in the mud to save an old excavator? This is the spirit of renewal and saving that makes me proud KUDOS all the way

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for watching

[@davida.p.9911]

For a minute it looked like you were drilling for oil and hit a gusher! 🛢🛢🛢 I bet that was quite a clean up job! Excellent job getting this excavator back up and running again! Thanks for sharing, Wily!

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@jerrydunmire8653]

Never had a doubt with you on the scene…. congrats again, keep on keeping on. .. enjoy the content

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you

[@allensnook7760]

Yup,thats the guy!!went to heaven for a new gig i believe.snooky pa.😊

[@larrybolhuis1049]

From 'No Bueno' back to Kobelco! Well done Wily and team!

[@larogersii1]

that is amazing that is started and ran after being underwater. Great job Wily

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks 👍

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Wiley :) also crew and thats awesome and excellent work get fix up also wonderfull working too!

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you very much!

[@dennispoints670]

This was a good video Wiley. Thanks.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you

[@huntm7592]

That impressive y’all saved that machine! Great video also and remember an oil bath is good for the skin lol.

[@DontbeWily]

Yes! Thank you!

[@frankeberhart265]

Wiley is the man y'all!!!

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you

[@jwfinley7808]

hope you got another bucket ready?

[@diamonddahlberg]

Unbelievable video Wily! Amazing content. You Sir are a true entertainer!

[@DontbeWily]

I appreciate that!

[@jerrysolinas3162]

Great job Wiley 👏 👍

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks 👍

[@walterwhitaker1395]

Couldn't you hear me yelling to stop cranking it you gotta fuel leak at the rail! LOL!

[@world_still_spins]

You gotta yell louder, Wily is a bit more than "hard of hearing".

[@BillyJoeJimBob28]

​@world_still_spins 😂😂😂

[@DontbeWily]

I couldn’t. Some how i got fuel in my ears. Lol.

[@DAS-Videos]

Great job. Seeing it run is so satisfying.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks

[@DIRT-BOSS]

She'll start she's a kobelco 💪

[@darrinfry2251]

Very educational video. Thank you, sir for showing us. I'm definitely subscribed.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for the sub!and watching

[@dalehartley-vd9qo]

Way to go Wily and Jacob and to everyone there great job on getting it going again

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you

[@kenutton992]

You guys are amazing. I watched from the start. You all did better than other I have seen.👍✌️🤞👌

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you for that.

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

"Yep, that thing is making water" 😂. Hope your mud bath underneath that excavator wasn't too bad. Or the oil bath up top. Either way, nice work!

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks. What a 4 days that was

[@ft133]

Really enjoyed your video Wily.

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you

[@RaymondMiller-l9m]

Excellent job love it now you got a pretty good machine there

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks 👍

[@LedMcgregor]

Awesome video

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks!

[@tyhogue8316]

What a mess Wiley! What a mess.😂 I’m here for you buddy.😉

[@DontbeWily]

I appreciate it

[@СергейРешетников-ю6н]

Молодцы ребята вернули старичка к жизни,в конце видео он стрелой как будто сделал низкий поклон людям😅

[@robertclements7835]

Great job Wiley!

[@tomgriffin286]

Excellent job Wiley.

[@Bman2020]

You got it done Mr and yes after awhile Bamm 👍👋🇨🇦

[@Mhurtle65]

Great job young man. Maybe you can do A follow up on the machine.

[@DontbeWily]

We did. If you haven’t seen it yet

[@chriswilliams7656]

wiley you did awesome job fix excavator

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks

[@bobtucker8875]

Great content 😁, thanks for sharing.

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertforget6369]

that was great when i seen part one i was wondering if it would come around pretty good great video saved another one just awesome thanks for taking me along

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks 👍

[@ericgriffin397]

Good deal!! Great job y'all, be safe and God Bless y'all!!

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks, you too!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Great video 👍

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks 👍

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@@DontbeWily You're welcome

[@darrenkane2208]

Wow that was awesome guys wiley great video

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks 👍

[@antwanwilliams324]

Love the content Wiley as usual 🛜🛜🚜

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you

[@kenmcfarland4287]

Great job Wiley, I thought that one would've bearen you ! 👏👏👏👏👏👏💙💙💙💙💙

[@DontbeWily]

You and me both!

[@alphonsotate2982]

Good work Wally that machine was a mess

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you

[@georgebrooks1077]

will the water be in the hydraulic as well?

[@DontbeWily]

It was not. Hydraulic tank was on the high side

[@bruceritchie8255]

I Wiley I really wish you would do follow up videos on the machines that you fix and and get hooked up with

[@Klelack01]

That your best ever .you have bragging rights on that one. One as they say you can hang your hat on. Congrats.🔧🔧🔧

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for that

[@marqlocklear9526]

Great job Wiley ❤

[@barney2633]

Brilliant. Well done!

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you

[@dwaynefowler7093]

HEY WILY YOU KNOW SOMETHING MY WIFE DONT KNOW WHEN I HAVE BEEN IN THE COKKIE JAR YOU KNOW WHYBECASE MY HANDS IS ALWAYS BLACKYA ENJOY THE TIMES WITH YOUR DAD IM SO THANKFUL FOR ALL THE TIMES I HAD WITH MY DAD UNDERATRUCK,CAR,VAN, GETING MY HANDS ALL BLACK WITH OIL DRIT IN MY HAIR DONT LIKE BRAK FUILD THATSISTHE WORST STUFF BLESSYOU WILY.

[@DontbeWily]

LOL Thanks for sharing and watching

[@ER-B-b1g]

Good job my friends👍👏👏👏

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you 👍

[@steventaylor5713]

This had me on the edge of my seat glad to see it on the lowboy ,,but what's with sipping oil in my eye Wiley LOL

[@DontbeWily]

I did not mean to do that 😂

[@pascalborin8648]

Bravo ils lui fallait juste les bons mécaniciens pour ne pas dire les meilleurs continuer comme ça

[@gradyyokeley9930]

Fine job y'all done 👍👍👍

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks 👍

[@michelgrenier1878]

Could be wrong , but was the turbo checked out ?

[@Toesmack1]

Looking at the condition of the undercarriage, I would expect the rest of the machine to be in poor condition also. Talk about running it til the wheels fall off! This owner took that expression to heart. Hope you got it bought cheap. Good job of getting it running and mobile again. Loading a dead excavator is more of a challenge than most other dead equipment, and missing a track is surely an extra wrinkle. At least the hydraulic tank stayed above the mud, and normally they are also pressurized which also helps. By the way, a handheld remote starter switch can save you a bunch of money in shampoo!

[@DontbeWily]

Lol. I have one. Left it on another project Thanks for watching

[@themonopolyguy4365]

Fell through the swamp last winter in a deere 120c. Sat submerged just like this for several months on below zero weather. Pulled it out, let it sit until spring and the first 70 degree day it fired right up!

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for sharing

[@sherlockholmes4525]

A mad max special edition 😅

[@flir67man84]

You really saved that engine!!

[@SpencerCulbertson]

I have one word to say AMAZING

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks

[@allensharlow7763]

You did a miracle Don, i thought that was a lost cause, lol but your still the man, oh and when that oil pumped out of the cylinders, I thought you was drilling for oil, lol, great job guys👍👍👍🍮🍮🍮😎😎😎❤️

[@DontbeWily]

This one may have been actually “making oil”

[@walterwhitaker1395]

NICE JOB MR WILEY!

[@DontbeWily]

Thank you kindly

[@honestspirit56]

Outstanding save ! The 6BT lives !

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks

[@Sc-jf3yk]

I went through a flood and everything was like that motor. Amazing everything that did come back, atv lawnmower motorcycle even all my cordless tools (Milwaukee) came back. Just spray a tablesaw out with 1 1/2" hose and that worked. My heart breaks when i see this stuff. Glad it worked out

[@DontbeWily]

Thanks for sharing