Excavator Breaks Down Loading Firewood! (Not Good!)

[@dougdavidson175]

Blast from the past! No shop. No road. No landing. No blue Conex boxes... You've been a busy man Matt. Take care & stay safe.

[@wjamesm1001]

One thing I have learned to do when replacing hoses is when they are up in a tight area like that is to tie a 1/4'' rope to the end of the hose when pulling it out so I can pull the new one it back through the same route

[@jonka1]

Every time!

[@trevornewton7072]

Good tip

[@wesleyfranzen6675]

Ha! I came here to say this too!

[@davidbackman4442]

What can be even better is to use one of those braided ropes w/o a core. Open the mantle, insert hose and the rope will lock onto the hose like a chinese finger trap(might need a few turns of tape as support). That makes it snake through tight spots w/o catching.

[@philipcable7518]

A great tip and with hind sight I reckon Matt would have done that if he wasn't in a hurry.

[@aserta]

13:22 INVEST in a line making machine. It will pay for itself. It doesn't need to be fancy, it needs to do the job. I cannot overstate, yell, dance around the fire, and yell at the moon enough, just how good having the ability to line yourself is. Just my 2, enthusiastic, cents.

[@bluegrallis]

The machine shop I used to work at, had a Parker set up. The dang fittings for one hose, cost more(retail) than what 2 hoses at Farm and Fleet would cost and there were hundreds of different fittings stocked to "have what you needed". It was handy, for rebuilding machine tools, and a few farmers came in once in awhile for a "quick fix", but I'm not sure the investment ever paid the interest on the original outlay?

[@larrywalker7759]

@@bluegrallis Your comment is exactly on target. Hose making equipment and the infinite bulk hose and fittings is an investment that only pays off in a few situations. If you are operating a hose fabrication shop for profit. If you are maintaining a fleet of anything that has a lot of identical fittings and hoses. In Matt's situation there is no way he could benefit by investing in a bunch of hose making tools and the materials based on the small number of failed hoses he has encountered. However.............if he should ever run upon a hose making equipment bargain bonanza used bunch of stuff that was gonna be scrapped out................well, that would be a game changer.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

😂😂 "why do you call it a farm what do you wrecken all them black things over there with 4 legs are Moommm Steak" 😂 to funny Matt 1:03 @Diesel Creek

[@FlatThunder]

I wonder how many people still comment saying 'you are doing it wrong'? You nailed it with 'it's my way / the right way for this video'! Good video Matt! 👍

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Always great to help out neighbors especially when they treat you well Matt 24:00 @Diesel Creek

[@Nf6xNet]

That was nice of Mrs. Diesel to bring you along when she went shopping for her new trencher in the end scenes there.

[@marcryvon]

👍🤣🤣🤣

[@tanyaknight8197]

I like your habit of rewarding favors with firewood delivery. That builds a bond with your buddies. Firewood is just too much work to sell it.

[@nferraro222]

"..did he just call me a dirty-ho again?" BOOM goes the hydraulic line.

[@frankdeegan8974]

That is a compliment, come on.

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

Shows his need to get a laugh exceeds his drive to give up being immature. Not saying never use it but gawd…he says it like he is trying to protect its copyright. Enough already.

[@Anti-Static_Matt]

It's awesome that you've got loads of unfinished projects, it means loads of future content. It gets done when it gets done. Mixing it up makes it even more interesting. You never know what you're going to get. Keep up the great work, thanks Matt.

[@berserk2]

Just wanted to say love your content. After a annoying day at work its nice to come home and relax to watching you fix up machines and your side jobs. Thanks for sharing with us all!!

[@jesusisGod1434]

This channel feeds my inner desire to hang with my dad. RIP Dad.

[@wes11bravo]

My dad was a metallurgical engineer but he did lots of carpentry when we were little. He taught me how to swing a hammer. Fond memories. Miss my dad every day.

[@smiley1949]

Matt, no ear, eye, or arm protection. ¿Where's your hard hat, gloves, and steel towed boots. You're not OSHA approved. That's why it costs money just to get started in logging, land clearing.

[@bnaivar]

I'm an amateur woodturner and when I saw you load up those seasoned cherry logs for firewood I couldn't help but think "NOOOOO".

[@ericfg806]

Agreed!

[@lLumpyl]

i am curious, can you tell me why? Thanks.

[@boelensds]

Same here. but seen lots of good wood been taken for few bucks or payed to take away as the owners do not know value of tree and wood.

[@stevefromlondon9175]

Hi I know I think the same Regards Steve UK London

[@bnaivar]

@@lLumpyl Hardwoods have a color and grain that is very pleasing to the eye.

[@freeradical431]

That Komatsu is worth its weight in gold! I know I have a PC75uu-2. Its older than yours and has some of the same issues. Hoses just started leaking- showing their age. So many benefits to this size of machine! You can actually work on them without another machine for most things. I cleaned mine up gave it a new paint job, fixed a blown ram, made new windshields and changed ALL the fluids. Now its time to do the hoses. Anything bigger just cost exponentially more to fix. Give her the love she needs and she might just love you back! lol

[@paweisyn7446]

Hi. I am renovating an old PC30-1 from `82 :)

[@freeradical431]

@@paweisyn7446 right on! If you dont have the books they are a must have! the shop manual, owners manual, and parts book.

[@paweisyn7446]

@@freeradical431 For my PC30 I only have a parts catalog on my computer :(

[@drunkdunc8738]

It warms you twice, once when you chop it and again when you burn it 👍🍻

[@directconnection6661]

I love watching you work that International dump truck man. Keep the videos coming

[@danbartolini27]

The best excavator breakdown was about 20 years ago. We where putting in 2000ft of 4ft cement culvert and it was a very hot summer. The machine broke the eye for the pin that holds the boom to the house. Mind you I'm in the trench not the machine it's humid and 101 degrees in the shade that I wasn't in. It took 3 days to fix. Those 3 days where the hottest 3 days of the summer

[@markbehr88]

I loved how you said these issues impact production. Very funny but true.

[@alsaku33]

Went and looked at a 10k Yanmar mini that was about 10 years newer than my current mini. It was condition wise worse, and they were asking 35k+ for it. IMHO, keep wrenching until something massive goes (finals, slew motor, main pump, slew ring bearing failure, engine, etc.) Nice video man!

[@aserta]

The only thing that should call one of these to the grave yard in the sky is structural failure. Otherwise, barter and swap. It's not rocket science to swap a motor, pump or whatever, and it will always be cheaper over all (provided you find the donors in same-same but cheap condition, of course) than buying fresh. I've a lot where i keep spares, if i see a good deal on a damaged unit, but otherwise good parts donor, i get it, keep at least 2 units disassembled in containers. Has lessened the bills by thousands or more.

[@captainfancypants4933]

@@aserta spoken like a true new englander if the cancerous rust hasn't taken her structure then fix that shit!

[@alan6832]

Rubber protectant spray might extend those hoses a bit. I'm not sure if some hydraulic fluids preserve old hoses better than others.

[@andrewallen9993]

@@aserta And that is exactly how I manage to keep my 60 year old daily driver cars running. One is always broken but there are no monthly payments!

[@RustyNail5856]

Matt, it is always nice to see Mrs. Diesel in the videos, not to many wife's would go to shows for Heavy equipment .looks like she is really in to it.

[@t1259sw]

Another great video Matt. Love the line "this load of wood is for our weekend drinking in the garage".

[@777RP1]

"I'm not sayin it's the right process, but it's my process". I like that. I think a lot of people should realize that. Thanks for making the vids Matt.

[@astravanmk2]

You are industrious :) just as well as it pays to be. I always enjoy a Diesel Creek instalment, it’s always guaranteed to please.

[@tonyhughes3359]

The old Komatsu may be old but the work that you give it is constant. The thumb also is a great addition and makes the whole thing very useful. Keep up the great channel and work.

[@bmacd2112]

I really thought that hose replacement was going to be a whole lot harder than it was. Well done!!!

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

You sir are an excellent host. And a great technician. Rare breed.

[@stanburton6224]

Matt, just a thought, as many hydraulic hoses as you go through, I wonder if it might not be an idea to get a set of hydraulic hose crimping dies and a press and make your own as needed.....

[@jrt2924]

Problem is you need To still buy hose or fittings, or stock up insane amount of them. Most likely matt only pays for supplies used or slight crimp cost. Not worth buying expensive press with dies

[@lifeofgold]

@@jrt2924 A manual crimper isn't too expensive thanks to Jeffie's Amazing Place.

[@jrt2924]

@@lifeofgold still needs fittings etc. Maybe worth it maybe not.

[@grimreaper6112]

@@jrt2924 he is a tight arse

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

@@jrt2924 he seems to be short on time so this would be an excellent way to shorten that gap of downtime. That said, it requires foresight to calculate that into the equation. I’ve seen others who have them on their service truck, with the majority of the fittings being the same size, they save a ton on time (and fuel). It becomes a no brainer if the time lost includes paying an operator to sit ….plus the trades waiting on a finished transaction aren’t being held up.

[@gordonagent7037]

Matt, having owned a farm and machinery here in Australia I appreciate your sentiments about the cost of repairs to machinery and often mused as to the reality of getting old machinery as a starter, but you know it’s how I fed my passion for learning about what makes it tick.I always love the content of your videos, never boring cause it’s how you do things right. Take care mate

[@michaelguinn5736]

Matt, I can only imagine what your day consists of, I wrenched heavy truck at a Peterbilt dealership for many years, so any good mechanic can pick up side work.....I worked by myself alot...summer & winter......be safe, God Bless!!!

[@darylnicklen242]

Thanks Matt all the projects will be done when it happens. Some people just don't realize along with your projects you need to make an income to keep everything ticking along. It's appreciated all you do record and your projects get done when you can. Some of your smaller jobs are so interesting. Gratitude from Dazza 62 year old Aussie

[@petersattler7193]

You are doing such a great job and it is really enjoyable to watch☺️

[@ronaldmay8572]

I try was interesting to hear an Owners perspective eg. “let’s get the hose replaced and not waste a whole day” whereas some men would have milked that for a free afternoon. Watching your dexterity while loading those logs and branches reminded me of a decades old childhood game of “Pick up sticks” It’s always a pleasure to watch your work and videos. 👍🇺🇸

[@duaneclark9005]

I caught your “getting two birds stoned at once” that’s a pretty fair trade and getting some personal use out of some firewood that was in the way anyway. It’s always good to have a warm fire when your knocking back a couple of cool ones.

[@quietusplus1221]

24:15 "Get two birds stoned at once". The sayings you have sometimes XD

[@onesadtech]

Well this is like a giant version of yesterday when I went to replace the primer bulb that was cracked in the chainsaw I just bought, and found that every fuel line was crumbling... took another trip to the store but I just got a bunch of wood cut up in the backyard. 😂 Anyway, you're not alone buddy, thanks for sharing the lows with us, as well as the highs!

[@alangarratt7421]

T-Shirt arrived in the UK via Spain in good time - thanks for the great service Matt.

[@tjdrama3808]

I always wanted to be a heavy equipment operator. That was my first choice for trade school, but it didn’t work out. I ended up doing the other thing I love to do which is cut hair. Think that’s why I enjoy watching you work. Hits me right in the feels.

[@superdrummergaming]

I've heard a few guys say that filming a project makes it take twice as long(with setting up camera, editing, etc.). You slow yourself down to drop some knowledge and entertainment on a group of strangers. Just thought I'd take a moment to say that it's very much appreciated. Also, those lines can be a real bear on the wrong machine. Getting up in the belly isn't so bad, but when you have to rip half the house apart, you pray for death a little more.

[@PilotMcbride]

Thinking it is time to look at a roll of hose, some fittings and a hydraulic crimper. With all the machines you have that use hydraulics. Thanks for posting 👏👏👏 👋👋👋

[@kirkpowell6161]

I probably speak for more than just myself but I love your channel because you DO have so many projects going at once, I can relate! Appreciate the time you put in to making the videos and the quality of the content you put in them! I know when I see a new video it is going to be worth my time to sit down and watch it, thanks so much for what you do. ...and I must say I am going to steal "Two birds stoned at once" that is just fricking good stuff right there!!!!

[@DieselCreek]

Your welcome to use it, I stole it from “trailer park boys” lol 😬👍🏼

[@kevinoakes1171]

Love your videos Matt, never miss one. With the amount of old equipment that you have, would it be prudent to buy the gear to make up your own hydraulic lines, they are forever blowing and cost your time, money, oil and hassle, would it be cheaper to buy coils of hose and a selection of fittings and maybe a handheld crimper tool, or even the hydraulic type to attach to your enerpak maybe ?, or even a used industrial type machine ?, I’m thinking it’s gotta be cheaper in the long run. Just a thought from an old mechanic.

[@vinces8974]

One would think that would be the way to go, good suggestion

[@grahamstretch6863]

@@vinces8974 It is the way I would go, although the line that blows will then be the one that you don’t have a fitting for as it is not economically viable for a small time operation to keep every fitting! 🤷‍♂️ Murphy law 1 o 1.

[@deanchapman6425]

Matt I'm glad to see someone with the older values, of trade for work. You have a valuable commodity firewood, for professional assistant. Many people my age would barter with friends and neighbors, and no money was exchanged. But it eas a different world back then. Keep up the great work.

[@funkygas]

“Get two birds stoned at once” - I love your dry humor!

[@johnblake3863]

It was good to see you hanging out with Dirt Farmer and letsdig 18 and that crowd. I enjoy all of you. Thanks.

[@awkwarddude]

Love those Stihl chain saws! Bought an .028 in 1980 when we lived in the mountain foothills a few miles from where we are now and had a nice wood stove. Enjoyed making firewood trips up into the Sangres to the Forest Service authorized cutting areas. Still have that Stihl, they don't classify them that way anymore. A few years back the original chains wore to a point they could no longer be sharpened and Stihl doesn't make them either. The local John Deere dealer also services Stihl products and the guys made me two new style chains for mine and she continues to saw on. Lots of hours on her but I don't get to use her often these days. Good machines. Thanks for the video, Matt! Roll on!

[@danielbierwirth2190]

It was nice the see your beautiful bride in the outro. That was a chunk of Firewood. I heated my home with just wood for years. There is nothing better than a good warm wood fire in the stove. Thanks for another great episode.

[@cody8754]

If you’ve got lots of old equipment like that it’s almost worth it to just buy a couple different sized rolls of hydraulic line and fittings and crimping tool

[@smalllogcabinliving3089]

Matt, love your video. Can I also say you have a great attitude when things break down. You maintain an upbeat attitude when the unexpected happens. Some would say that because you have additional video content. Well I also know that when you are trying to get a project done, breakdowns really mess up the flow. Anyhow, thanks for the great attitude!

[@jurgenkuhlmann9194]

Now I know what Matt's Estate in the woods is REALLY missing: a 300m rifle range!

[@stephaniewilson3955]

Give him time...

[@melodeekeays229]

I am amazed at how precise you are with the movement of your machines. I could watch all day.

[@padderickpeak9493]

'get two birds stoned at once' - I gotta remember that one

[@jamescole1786]

Matt, always enjoy yur videos...just something about a plain speaking, hard working guy that brings us armchair YT viewers along for the fun of fixin', haulin' & overcoming leaks, squeaks, dents & dings while discovering big iron rustin' in t'weeds...then wrenching yur project into a mighty fine example of renovation for utilization! Phew, I finally got all that appreciation out of my big mouth..now time for rest of my coffee...or. other beverages...👨‍🔧👍👨‍🏭

[@kirk467]

Hey Matt, did you see Andrew’s new toy? He bought a log skidder on his newest video , it’s a pretty cool machine! Those hydraulic are usually a pain to get to!

[@markuschampos5750]

Yes, that machine is really great. I hope we will see more of that beast👍

[@markuschampos5750]

@Yusif Jibreel These channels who are doing about the same stuff are having about the same viewers so they grow together. Andrew Camarata is not a competitor against Matt on the contrary, they take advantage of eachother because we who are watching have time to watch them both. We like them both. This is why we can talk about someone else here in Matts comment section.

[@shabadoo24]

I enjoy watching Matt and Andrew. They buy cheap equipment and wrench on them. No gigantic egos with Matt and Andrew. Like Andrew, Matt seems like the kind of fella who'll do a small job and be paid in scrap metal or anything he can use on his property.

[@markuschampos5750]

@@shabadoo24 Agree!

[@markuschampos5750]

@Yusif Jibreel What are you talking about? If you get upset when someone commenting your comment maybe you should not be here or in any comment section? I'm not an american, I'm from Sweden.

[@johnhere6058]

It's nice to see your main squeeze enjoying a little outing with you - ya you need a double to help keep up with all we would like to see

[@clairestaffieri4398]

Matt, I really like it when you say boys and girls, since I am a loyal follower and happen to be a girl. xo Claire

[@melodeekeays229]

I'm a girl too. I agree with you.

[@clairestaffieri4398]

@@melodeekeays229 Melodee !!! Thank you for writing. Much appreciated. Knowing that there other "girls" out there enjoying this Matt do stuff guy makes me happy.

[@Polecat54941]

@@clairestaffieri4398 Plot twist, All Matts viewers are girls!

[@clairestaffieri4398]

@@Polecat54941 Polecat, please help me with this. I don't understand you comment 'all viewers are girls'. You have got me going because of your reply. Please elaborate.

[@nembuher]

Matt, I just would like to thank you for the videos. It is always a pleasure to watch them, really. You leave many professional entertainers in the dust, and it isn't an exaggeration at all. And I also believe that you don't know that a Diesel Creek video can be much more than a fun and/or interesting content to watch. It is a real shelter for a while after or during a dull or stressful day. Nevermind that some of your fans are impatient and keep demanding more and more contents - take it as a compliment from their side. And don't forget: based on our own experiences some of us exactly know how much time, effort and resources does it take to keep an old machine running or make it operational. Even a small unit, such as the Jeep can be an overwhelming project which can devour dozens and hundreds of workhours with ease. Especially when you work on your own. You really don't have to apologize.

[@TF856]

Are you ever going to paint that container shop? And are you ever going to have a concrete slab for working on equipment on a hard flat surface? My dad had a workshop with a concrete floor but he also had a concrete slab out in front for working on things outside. He found that outside slab to be a huge advantage.

[@FishFind3000]

Everything is in the works to be done…. Just when and by who is the question.

[@Fatamus]

Looks like someone got their channels confused 😐 this is Diesel Creek not Porn Creeps. I know, I know American English is a hard language to master. So might I suggest another semester and someone might get some of the more subtle nuances.

[@animenut69]

@@Fatamus just a bot going through numerous channels so ignore it. Seen it on other similar youtubers

[@fromagefrizzbizz9377]

@@animenut69 Report them as spam or porn. They'll lose their accounts.

[@marcryvon]

@@animenut69 Geez guys, click on the three lil' dots at right and have FB block that troll. They're fishing for suckers and spread virusses.

[@susans.794]

Always love seeing little Eva. She is so cute and love that she goes 'shopping' with you.

[@jmikronis7376]

I’m in the process of getting some persimmon wood branches debarked and seasoned for my own purposes. As Bill Naivar said, Noooo! I’d love to get my hands on some cherry or other exotic hardwood to process. Yep, I’m an amateur as well.

[@seanworkman431]

Check out "Outdoors with the Morgans" Mike has quite a bit of cherry from time to time, also a good fun channel.

[@amped5234]

Thanks for the update on the church, I was thinking about it while watching the video.

[@ronaldheit196]

I love that song Matt played while he was reinstalling the line. It'd be the perfect spaghetti western movie theme song. I can just see a young Clint Eastwood riding his horse into a town of bad Hombes to do some justice dealing out.

[@martinkupka3575]

I thought exactly the same. 😁

[@paulsilva3346]

HEY,, HOWD THE Swimming Pool turn out.?.? This is a nice Tinker Toy video, kids getting to combine work, commitments, and fun.!

[@Pugjamin]

“Two birds stoned at once” would be a very British was of saying getting 2 women high 😂

[@mw5905]

Birds passing a blunt...lol 🤣

[@wes11bravo]

It's a Rickyism (Trailer Park Boys).

[@philcollins3643]

@@wes11bravo I use it all the time Haha, love trailer park boys

[@jakemustian99]

instead of kill 2 birds with one stone, AVE says get 2 birds stoned with the same joint

[@hoseclampehhh]

When the going gets tough, two turnips in heat!!😂

[@caveone-365]

Ms440/ 044 FTW!!!! One of my go-to saws in my arsenal. I run a 440 mag big bore with a Meteor/ Cabers, dual port muff, Max flow filter setup, and some port work. It’s a screamer. Only other saw in that size that’ll hang with it is my built 372xp. Always enjoy your vidjas man! 😎💪🏼

[@RUNE-66]

For when drinking beer in the garage... Hmm, so that's the really important one..? Have a good one and cheers 🍻 👍 😀

[@ericbengtson2822]

Looking forward to seeing the work on the Church in Nov. Lot's of fun , thanks Matt.

[@TF856]

My dad used to buy hydraulic hose in bulk and reusable hydraulic fittings to make up his own hoses. He did that for nearly 50 years. Whenever a hydraulic hose blew he would take the fittings off the old hose and put them on the new one, unless it was broken. He always kept spares. Those reusable hydraulic fittings also work really well on air hoses and look much nicer than a hose clamp. I know you are much too busy to read most of these responses but maybe somebody else will see these and get some use out of them.

[@phlodel]

Field applicable fittings are expensive and don't always fit in the space available.

[@elmerwilliamson1970]

Matt, when you keep buying junk equipment it’s going to break down! Best speech you ever gave about the financial risk of buying worn out junk equipment. Those “killer deals” you keep getting on this equipment are priced that way for a reason.

[@FarmCraft101]

What would you say that old excavator is worth? I'm on the lookout for an old one needing some TLC, but it's hard to know a reasonable value.

[@marcusa3911]

My boss bought a 1974 John Deer 690B for under 15k.

[@robertvannicolo4435]

Any used equipment is up in value now because can’t get new and new engines have problems with regen systems and def dam gov regulations

[@DieselCreek]

That’s a loaded question, if I was gonna sell it today I’d list it for 28,000 and go from there

[@DaDuckyThing]

I paid 24k for a 03 PC120-6. Deals are out there if you search.

[@_Boobz]

Parents bought some Chinese excavator for 12 grand, but would probably struggle on the bigger logs and good luck on that concrete block

[@danielpullum1907]

Hi Matt, I was just rattling around in the cupboard and found one I hadn't viewed. Ah, the good ole days!!!!

[@logdaddy]

Not sure if you heard me, but I said "okay it's moving, I see it!" when you moved the pilot line. Just happy to help!

[@bonnerbru1]

Matt, you make this look so easy... but it never works out like that for me!!! Your a talented mechanic!

[@scottfoster2487]

Looks like it ma be time to find a twin to this excavator with lower hours ,keep this one as parts machine. Typical Diesel Creek luck something always has to muck up a good day. Another great video.

[@2Moza]

Nice to see you with Chis at the trade fair hope you All had a great time there.

[@bitsnpieces11]

Hey: 'your process' sounds like the perfect process for your situation. And buying a newer machine vs total fixing on this one is pretty much is you time and effort worth expending on it or not. If you had say a year or two to do it AND accumulate the money for parts, I would go for it. If not or you need it to go next week then probably not.

[@jenksify]

Considering that this is his channel i would expect him to use his process. Also the machine is now in the "nickel and dime" stage of it's life, everything and everyone reaches this stage at one point or another.

[@bluegrallis]

@@jenksify I reached that "nickel and dime" stage before I turned 60. 🤣🤣🤣

[@jenksify]

@@bluegrallis So did i, but i was actually talking about the machine.

[@russhaper1705]

Not a bad KZbin day. TwinSticks Garage, Andrew Camarata, Welker Farms and Diesel Creek. Love it.

[@Baddog6873]

I still think that the hardest part of replacing a hydraulic hose ,... it's writing the check...lol

[@chrisellis6832]

Matt, I love your family friendly vlogs. Prayers and good thoughts to you and your lovely wife. May you continue to bless your subscribers and other viewers with many more videos.

[@alm6810]

Cherry wood one of the most expensive types of wood let's turn into firewood love it

[@gutsngorrrr]

Yeah, as I watch all wood turners turn grey seeing it all go to be burnt.

[@JCWren]

Yeah, but not all is lumber quality, and the cost to get sawed down to usable planking can be more than it's worth.

[@marksbikeexports5123]

he probably has a slightly better idea than you..................

[@AW-Services]

A massive Congratulations Eva & Matt on your very special day. Newly weds. Mr&Mrs creek 👏

[@user-KrackerJack]

"Get two birds stoned at once" 😂

[@TheSagerider]

Sad that your excavator is nearing the end of it’s useful life due to age and wear, it is a dilemma many of us with limited funds face unfortunately. I personally do not own a business and have no tax advantage to replace or repair broken equipment but the need remains. I recently rebuilt the Diesel engine on my 1967 Ford 3000 tractor which for me turned out quite well thank goodness. Due to a broken ring in cylinder #1 the bore was wallowed out very badly but the block was able to be bored out and new pistons installed. I did all the grunt work of splitting the tractor myself and disassembling the engine saving me several thousands of dollars in labor costs. I was able to do all this myself with very little experience due to the guys like yourself posting how to videos on KZbin. I just jumped in and did it because not to would have left me with no tractor at all. I use my tractor very often grading my driveway, brush hogging, digging post holes, snow removal and other various uses around my modest digs. Paying someone else to do these things is cost prohibitive and the reason I bought the old tractor in the first place. Thank you for all you do that helps us learn and keeps us guys floating. :)

[@itsjustme1949]

WOOOOO! Chrome wheels on the Super Witch.....I want 'em!!! Love the videos.

[@rickiewilliams1965]

Just for future reference...when replacing hoses that go through areas that will be difficult to reinstall, tie a piece of small rope or romex (house wiring) to the old line before you pull out the bad hose. Then you will have something to help pull the new hose back through the same route in reverse.

[@Mr.Z1776]

Or get an extra line made and run it along with the broken one and cap it off, next time a line blows will be a quick fix.

[@anchorworks7241]

Really like watching you load the wood. Been watching you since you put up the container shop

[@dommm111]

🤣 I can't drive my car if I'm not wearing the freaking seatbelt. U gotta love old school trucks.

[@patzeuner8385]

The old trucks mostly had lap belts, the shoulder belts didn't come about until the mid 70's

[@macsloan58]

Saving this to watch tonight when there isn’t s… on television. Thanks for posting these outstanding videos.

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

Surely you can’t be too far away from benefiting from your own hydraulic line making equipment ? You are lucky to have local shops that make up lines, here in the UK we rely on mobile service vans mostly for repairs, a blown line can have us out for a day or two depending on how busy the fitters are.

[@markuschampos5750]

Your avatar is genius!😅

[@jasonmckee5030]

Good video Matt. I had a JD 120 trackhoe a few years ago and my operator shoved a log under the cab and pushed the skid pan loose which cut a pilot line. They don't have much hydro pressure evidently because we were 50 minutes from the parts house and I put a brass coupling and 2 hose clamps on it to put the line back together and it was still dry when I traded it off a couple years later. I enjoy your videos Matt.

[@davidvaughan4084]

Hey Matt what about the dragline you haven't done up with that for a while

[@asimplehorseman4648]

I love fast motion and good jams! Keep nursing that old machine, it's been good to you.

[@iambigsteveo]

"What do you call those little black things with 4 legs right there?" ... "Mmmmmmmm steak."

[@garys9694]

Angus steak? Probably!

[@josephperkins4163]

I like that you do what you can when you can every day! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@northmanlogging2769]

meh, its all 4 wire hose, the outer rubber layer is just for protection against the elements, don't worry until the first layer of wire gets crusty, then its a short hop too overload and pop...

[@PlayscBricks]

I agree with you on changing lines. Except for one. I have a auxiliary line that is abraded in one spot. If it fails at that location it'll spray the entire inside of the cab. It's getting changed prior to any auxiliary attachment is placed on it. I'm not a fan of hydraulic oil baths, it does nothing for my skin.

[@TF856]

I always think of a farm as having crops and a ranch as having animals/livestock. And a homestead as having a variety.

[@pennyless4tea]

can't say i've ever heard of a "dairy ranch" lol. Dairy farms have a nice mix of crops and animals. Call it what ya like though! ha

[@frankdeegan8974]

Matt's channel Matt's rules lol

[@daver18qc]

It's all good. Over here Ranches are horses only then Farms are cows/sheeps/chickens/pigs/crops. It all depends on your country i guess. As long as we get the point there's no harm done :)

[@paulprigge1209]

Where I’m from country North Missouri. A farmCan’t be anything with a couple acres. Livestock vegetable production crops whatever.

[@yqwgjsg]

In my part of the woods we don’t have ranches or homesteads. We have dairy farms, crop farms, and just farm farms. I own a little farm farm where we have no animals, and the only crop that is grown is hay and yard grass. I let my neighbor grow and cut the hay. He keeps it for his animals. We just basically live on our farm and raise grandchildren and great grandchildren. They don’t require as much work and you can send them home when you get tired of them (which is never)

[@Ken.Lansdowne]

Can't wait for the next Christine Galion grader video! Love your channel! Going back trying looking at other videos to get completely caught up, lol.

[@MrChassmith]

The efficiencies/savings Matt gains with scrap/used equipment get lost in repair time. HOWEVER - he needs content for the channel - and the most interesting content comes from fixing a variety of machines on his own. It all works.

[@twistin140]

Thanks for the video Matt, saw your sign being made.... that's pretty cool. Be safe out there and we'll catch ya on the next one!

[@maximilianrockefeller8854]

Well I'll be.. a fella was just, ya know, drinking on his morning coffee and while surfing the KZbins when he hooked his peepers on a Diesel Creek vidya. That just makes a guy happier than Garth Brooks at a rodeo.