Dozer Repair, Splitting Tracks, Adjuster Rails & Slides. CAT D3 dozer

Simple repair, right? Split the tracks, remove the idlers, weld up the rails and slides, grind it down and put it back to together. Simple! Riiiiiiiight...... What a bear of a job!
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[@FarmCraft101]

This was one beast of a job! I made a lot of mistakes but learned some valuable lessons that will help me in the future, and hopefully will help others too. That's part of being a jack of all trades. You WILL screw things up. Just deal with it, learn from it, and move on to the next challenge. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and all that 💩. Thanks everybody for their support, especially my patrons on www.patreon.com/FarmCraft101! Have an awesome weekend everybody!

[@DarrenGuidry-yo8xc]

What is the brand name of your hydraulic lift?

[@fabiox7254]

It's like furze's secret tunnel... Endless!

[@randydunn6988]

Never give up,never give up

[@csehszlovakze]

no wonder that grinder died that quickly! here in Europe it's sold under the name Parkside and it's literally the worst power tool brand out there!

[@MrPGT]

I'll bet you miss the good old days, when you could just go into your workshop and fiddle with your Johnson for a few hours...

[@carsonwashburn1]

We have all made stupid mistakes, but I give you a lot of credit for leaving those parts in your videos. I have learned so much from your videos over the years.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I agree 💯

[@warbirdwf]

What brings me back to your content is your work ethic and your determination to do it yourself, while working alone. You also have a natural mechanical aptitude, which many people don't. Keep up the good work and content.

[@terrytate6006]

Yes my back hurts as I watch his videos

[@GrowthCurveMarketing]

I've finally figured out the main appeal of these wonderful videos. It's not the practice of excellent general mechanical skills, although there's that. It's not learning about the demands of a modern small farm, although it certainly shows that. It's really about persistence overcoming adversity. LOL! Great stuff...

[@firstmkb]

The persistence is truly the thing. I get frustrated when things don’t go according to my plans, and am surprised every time. I’ve learned to walk away to reset and get perspective, which helps. Jon just seems to have the persistence of a natural born farmer, used to setbacks and just too stubborn to quit.

[@haroldparker3487]

Anyone who's done heavy equipment repair fully understands your sentiment regarding winning against that pin!

[@johnhook5755]

I have a 1974 CAT D3 dozer almost identical to yours. To easily remove the tracks, just push the blade all the way down, completely collapse the track adjusting cylinder and lift the track out over the front idler. Very easy and quick method of removal without driving out a track pin. I also noticed on another video that it looks like the brake pedals need adjusting. Look in the manual how to do this correctly.

[@firstmkb]

This deserves more upvotes! This is truly “that one weird trick” in the clickbait ads! But the video wouldn’t have been as interesting.

[@Notsoshadyacres.]

Good morning John, I’m not a metallurgist but I do work in a very industrial zone in Canadas far north. We recently have had a series of injuries caused from swinging sledge hammers on hardened steel surfaces. One guy had a chunk fly off and insert itself in his hand, another in the face and another in the chest. The fix was leather wear, face shield, and a brass or soft sledge. I know it doesn’t seem practical for all of that but I thought to share some news. Your one of my favourite channels to watch I’d hate for anything freak like that to happen. Keep up the great work!

[@erikcourtney1834]

Hardened steel should never strike each other. There’s a reason blacksmith’s striking tools have been tempered way back or not hardened at all on the struck end. Or even use a soft face hammer. When they chip, those pieces are flying extremely fast. But I doubt those pins are very hard at all. I’d bet there made of 4140 or 4340 and heat treated to be very tough and not Hard. They aren’t going to chip.

[@RossReedstrom]

@@erikcourtney1834 Right, if they were hardened, they first one wouldn't have mushroomed like that.

[@SantaClaw]

My Grandfather lost an eye drilling using a chisel and sledgehammer whilst doing his job as a road worker in the 70's. In Norway, sledgehammer work safety is taught in school now for construction workers. Basically, the real "killer" is when the sledge or the chisel gets mushroomed, the sledge will knock the slivers off the chisel and those come at you at supersonic speeds.

[@SantaClaw]

@@Channel-gz9hm OOO look at me being all hip and down with the kids. Based on how this particular youtuber seems to be somewhat safety oriented, the OP's point is absolutely valid, it's what you don't know about, that will injure and kill you. Ignorance is bliss. Until someone loses an eye, or gets a metal fragment stuck in another rather important bit of your body. I mean, I could have made a stink about using a 7" grinder disk on a 5" grinder, and how that is insanely dangerous, as the smaller the grinders are, the faster they are made to spin, so using a 7" disk on a 5" grinder can cause it to explode, sending shrapnel into you since the disks are not rated for that speed.. Goddamit, look what you made me do.

[@anonyymi7630]

A long time ago i struck the edge of an anvil hard and a very tiny piece of metal flew into my knee. Didn't even notice it at first, but soon my jeans were soaked with blood down to my ankle on that side. Luckily it didn't cause any actual damage.

[@ronwhite6719]

Your tenacity is impeccable Jon. Great lessons in what to do and learning what not to do, all comes from experience the hard way. Thank you for all your great videos.

[@tallokie67]

Great work! In my experience, I've mushroomed more pins/shafts with a sledge than an impact hammer. Adding support like you did on the left side probably helped the most. The key is to try not to put too much heat on the pin and keep it on the collar. Heating the pin just makes it bigger and if too much heat, like you showed, will forge/mushroom it.

[@Bob_Adkins]

Not having a helper was the biggest handicap of all. A helper could have held a pointed punch that fitted the dimple, which would have prevented the mushrooming.

[@bruce5285]

That troubleshooting on that intermittent glow plug wiring harness was very impressive!

[@coldcaribbean]

I love this channel... CEE Engineering, Dirt Perfect, LetsDig18, Essential Craftsman, Camerata and FarmCraft101 are my sole source of modern day entertainment. Beats reality shows too, because I learn something with every video!

[@thatrealba]

Surely you don't limit yourself to only those channels.

[@TheGrimReaper1]

Don’t forget to watch ” Snowball engineering “ he is good as well fixing farm stuff.

[@michiel1362]

Dieselcreek is nice too

[@ThePaulv12]

Try Sampson Boat Co with the rebuild of Tally Ho. It's great. There's still a long way to go with that one but the craft of wooden boat building s over the top. Paid for by viewers. Another one is binge watch Project Binky. Apart from being hilarious what they do is amazing. It started in 2014 and they're still going. Blondihacks, This Old Tony and of course AvE.

[@brianelliot2719]

Best of all is Marty T from New Zealand. Very skilled and makes do with parts he makes himself. His recent conversion of a gas powered ATV to electric battery was amazing. Check him out.

[@blackdogexcavator21]

That just shows to go ya, when you pay someone to do a job for you, you're not only paying them for their time, but your also paying them for the lessons they've learned through the years to do the job quickly.

[@CobetcknnKolowski]

It's such a treat to see you use so many improvised tools that allow you to use basic machines in interesting combinations to put force where you need it. Also, the joy of having to do the process twice, you get to swear and curse during the first go round and feel like a genius on the second once you know what to do.

[@SPEEDY-FABSHACK]

We have all been in that situation where a job grows! I admire your grit and determination, good job John, keep the content coming.

[@thadkissick]

I love when you buy a piece of used equipment, as it leads to a series of great content from you (boom lift, dump truck, excavator, and especially this dozer). I also love that you always share your struggles (even when you do find them embarrassing during the editing process). Can't wait for your next project.

[@stallind]

[@tokitron]

Sitting down after a long day at work and watching John use his brain always makes my brain happy. Thanks John!!

[@eezyclsmooth9035]

Wow, This was a very enjoyable video. Your skill and calm demeanor in spite of the many "Challenges" in the shop is equaled by your fine filming, commentary and editing talent. Well done. (we were All rooting for you against that pesky pin).

[@zyxxy]

So the motto of this saga is ...before you consider buying or buy a 50+ year old piece of construction equipment - be like John and have a lot of skill, perseverance, machine shop, heavy-duty tools, time and/or deep pockets to keep it running 😀

[@hydromakers]

I have taken several out. Cut the center bushing and pin then replace it with a new one. (20 minute job}

[@jpolish420]

The thing about heating metal to make it easier to get out the pin is that its not about just getting it hot, its about getting it hot fast. Once the heat transfers to the pin, it also grows in size and just as tight as when you started. Use your biggest rosebud heat the link fast, take your best shot and if you don't get it you'll have to wait until they both cool down before you should take another shot.

[@wxfield]

We use a demolition hammer on our farm. It's heavy so there's a bit of an effort with the forklift to hold the hammer at the right angle/height. We also tack-weld a cutoff piece of pipe around the pin. The hammer goes down inside the pipe and centers on the pin. The pipe is there to act as a guide. Try to hammer anything with the demo hammer freestyle and it's uncontrollable. Pins always come out very easily for us using this tool. But like I say, a bit of a setup.

[@akdoug6437]

I came here to say the same thing. We use a 20# Makita electric demo hammer to remove pins on all kinds of machines.

[@That_ole_Dodge]

Hell of an effort getting both sides disassembled, welded/fixed and reassembled. Great video!

[@RichardSothern]

Been doing this for 50 years. I’m 75 now. Torch a 3\4 inch deep hole in each end of the pin. Let the pin cool. Drive the pin out . Using a smaller hammer and punch. The cost of a new pin is nothing compared to the labor cost. Also relieve the track tension before doing any of this.

[@earljohnson9952]

😮😢😢😮😢😅😮😊😊😊

[@danielalamo2075]

I'm just an old farmboy. Loosening the track was my first thought.

[@KnowArt]

what a lovely machine... for us! it's a great content creator. Should be in the credits

[@BoomDelaBoom]

Cutting edge engineering Australia would be proud 👍

[@hannable3871]

I also enjoy giving the Freedom Finger to inanimate objects that piss me off.

[@gordonagent7037]

Jon, I know you keep having little problems but we both know that in time they will be resolved and it will be a pleasure to work this little cat without those worries. Buying anything second hand is basically buying other peoples problems but for sure, you are the man to sort them out. Well done mate, that was a really great repair and another problem ticked of the list.

[@jix177]

Well done. Wish I had your patience and perserverance. I wonder was part of the problem that the pin was worn enough that it had developed a shoulder which was getting snagged on the way through. Anyway victory in the end!

[@ShaukatHakim]

Can you take us to the pond filled with water. That would be amazing.

[@FarmCraft101]

Very little rain since I finished. It's still not even close to full. :-(

[@MKlein-j9b]

I really enjoy all of your videos and have subscribed but never commented before but your "I won!" really hit home for me. Our family motto is "Never Give up" and I know the "I won: feeling very well. Thanks for the laugh. Keep your videos coming.

[@TomFerriolo]

Hey John, With your determination and skills, the dozer is going to be just as good as new !!! Best of luck in your adventuires !!!

[@PiffleMasterYT]

Interesting job. When using pressing screws like on your ball joint press, the tool will last much longer and the job go easier if you grease the threads.

[@z1racing170]

Phenomenal video. It felt like a full story with ups and downs and plot twists. Very satisfying repairs! 👍

[@gkgriffith01]

John, I enjoy your shows very much, and I love watching you repair the four pieces of equipment you purchased. You think well on your feet and make interesting videos while thinking. Keep up the great videos we enjoy the entertainment. I am a retired engineer and scientist and worked for many years for Boeing, NASA, PPG and others on different Aerospace projects, so I understand at least a little what you are doing. Keep up the great videos and if I lived closer to your farm, I would love to help you, but I am too old and broken but I love to watch.

[@neffk]

At 35:35, you pre-heat and say something about penetration. I think pre-heat helps avoid cracks due to the rapid cooling because the casting is a giant heat sink. Pre-heating is probably the right thing to do. Depending on the AR alloy, I think post heat might be good, too. The Lincoln Electric book says you've got to be careful if the carbon is above 0.4%. Cast iron is 10x that and I think some of the AR alloys are pretty high. Hopefully it won't be an issue.

[@brian_2040]

Ive always heard the wet pin rail has the gator clamp. The dry rails have a master pin with a big cotter pin or similar pin holding it in. The welded pin is probably the most common though. Mr John you worked your tail off on this job. I can't help but say this, when you were showing how great of a job you did fixing the slides I see the mast for the blade frame has a fair amount of movement in the pins. I wish I could be right beside you, getting to know you and get some work done. I love these old machines too. I'm sure Kurtis from CEE Australia would be proud of you on this job.

[@dennisfoltz7880]

It ,s common for the tracks to be serviced by pressing out the pins and bushings and rotating them so they wear on the other side . It might be worth it to see if you have anyone in your area to do that .

[@ElTelBaby]

@ 30:13 Man... That was 1 hell of a stubborn Pin... ... That reminded me of taking a flywheel of a tapered shaft.... Some 45 years ago... I had all kind of extractors;... broke most of them;... would it budge ... Nope 2 x 3/8" plate steel bolted through together... 2 because I bent 1... Had it glowing cherry red;... just like yours... Still nothing... ... Then the voice from;... she who must B obeyed... Son your dinner is on the table... Mother just give me a few more minuets please I replied... Now I said or else... 1 has 2 obey every now & again... Sitting there at table thinking 2 mi sen... Note I'm dangerous when I think... All that hard work 4 what... A super nice HOT Saturday dinner that's 4 sure... After that;... all bloated;... thinking how am I going 2 get back on that engine;... stuffed like I was... ... Mi Dad had nodded off like he nearly always does... Then... There was a very loud noise from the Garage... Could not describe it;... heard nothing like it in my life & never since... Then the sound of metal hitting metal;... then the concrete floor;... kind'a dull in comparison... Mum nearly fainted;... dad jumped up... I was legging 2 the garage 2 C what had transpired... Only 2 find the Flywheel off & on the floor under the car... Take Note... Never pick a peace of metal up with naked hands that was glowing cherry red not some 30 minuets earlier... Boy I soon dropped it... My only explanation is;... was both metals of different grades had cooled 2 the exact point where they released themselves from each other from the tension of being clamped... But I was happy 2 have the flywheel off... 2 have;... renew the ring gear...

[@hikanthus]

I've worked IT desk jobs for 25 years. The heaviest piece of equipment I've owned is a walk behind mower. I drove a farm tractor one time. I say those sprokets look fine. send it. =) Great video as always

[@WonkyStud]

I'm a sysadmin myself, I guess problemsolving is a glitch we all share :)

[@boddieconstruction1493]

Hey, John! I have been following you for a year. I love the content, but more specifically, find myself thinking the same way you do in your approach to these mechanical challenges! The discoveries, the domino challenges, and your good natured way to take them on.... I loved the emojied-out middle finger on this video!

[@Marcelo-56]

7:40 Una sugerencia util: Por experiencia le sugiero que en ese lugar donde tiene un carrete con manguera para el aire, podría agregar un tanque para acumular una reserva de aire, con lo que además de presión tendrá una mayor caudal.

[@mhkoo1]

Good job! I really appreciate the high video resolution since the videos look very good on my 1440p monitor.

[@thijs3514]

Well done! I admire your perseverance and optimism💪

[@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808]

Once again a job well done John ! 😊

[@7-oaksfarm]

Hope you checked the oil in front idlers while you had apart isn't a horrible job to replace cone seals then... I have found on my d3b I can pull tracks off without breaking chain with excavators help isn't that bad of a job may consider it next time. Hopefully you are done with it for awhile now though. Enjoyed watching learning with you as well.

[@owensbama1923]

I enjoy your videos greatly. You truly are a jack of all trades. I am an Aircraft Mechanic of 23 years working on helicopters for the army at Ft. Rucker Alabama. I still have learned a few things from you though so keep it up man.

[@flowerstone]

I’ve always used a stick welder on equipment like this. I’m able to really burn her weld in compared to wire. Always felt it was stronger/better. 😊 Enjoying the maintenance videos. 😎

[@FarmCraft101]

I need to get at stick welding. It’s on the list!

[@justinthomas2458]

Should have thrown some 7018 rod in there, the mig wire is really soft in comparison.

[@InsanePacoTaco]

I have a question: when welding on something from the underside, does the weld behave differently? Like does it tend to form peaks instead of flattening out if you were welding on the topside? Or does it just cool down & set so quickly that it doesn't really change much? I suppose it also could vary on operator skill and the welder settings? Have it put too much energy into it or go too slowly and it'll stay molten longer and do odd things?

[@robertmencl9169]

@@justinthomas2458 mig wire tensile, like stick wire, is first 2 numbers of the filler material. It doesn't matter if it is stick or mig, 70 Ksi is 70Ksi.

[@robertmencl9169]

@@InsanePacoTaco welding from the underside is called overhead position. Overhead is simply a flat weld being applied from the other side of the steel. The heat setting, travel speed, rod angle, etc technique are the same as flat position, the only difference is psychological, and to a great extent, there is difficulty in seeing the puddle which is obstructed from view by the stick or mig gun.

[@markedis5902]

My Dad used to use a formula of penetrating oil that they used on Mosquito aircraft in the late 40s. 1 part paraffin to 1 part old engine oil. Use more than you need and soak for as long as it takes to make and drink a cup of tea. Works really well!

[@carrollfranklin9807]

Worked in shop that rebuild tracks . We had a 100 ton hydraulic jack and i have heard that pump scream pushing pins out . When u started that job I was glad it was u and not me . U did good .

[@TheSoloAsylum]

Don't worry, you'll find every reason the last guy decided to sell this dozer before it's over. But, every machine is this way. There are only two kinds of machines, broke ones and new ones. Take your pic.

[@rickster366]

Those jobs are always fun especially with one person lol. Maybe a couple of suggestions for future , when welding on equipment or vehicle always disconnect the electrical to the equipment especially if they have any board circuits anywhere. Also for wear surfaces continental and stoody make some great stick rods for building up wear surfaces. Great videos ,appreciate you !!

[@staleyexplores]

What a great video. I second the everything is easier the second time around! I thought I was the only one and that there was something wrong with me! 😂 I work on guitars and working with metal is really interesting, you can add metal back in most cases whereas wood, well....good luck. Cheers.

[@kenactofkindness4017]

nice u juan, one, won lol feel ur pain dang washers , miss the seal pics next time i guess ahhahah, lucky u didnt doze off /dozer joke atempt lol

[@tracybowling1156]

I loved this video. And there is no need to just spend money for the sake of it. If you want to buy a boat! I'm glad everything turned out OK!

[@johnrizzato9192]

Man, you have so much more patience than I do! I don’t see how you work that hard without throwing stuff😂

[@bigjimflying7195]

On the first side you did I said to myself “a lot of the impact on the pin is being absorbed by the track movement. And I would take off another pad to give more room for hammering.” Both of which you took care of on side 2. Love your vids.

[@davidclark7725]

I look up to you,and hope to go through the same struggles with same equipment on my farm. Just a green and red tractor for now. But one day!

[@pdoherty]

You've got skills John! I admire your patience and enjoy your stuff.

[@IconicSpitters]

I just checked my subscriptions on a quiet Friday evening and was excited to find a new 1 hour video from you … I got a cup of tea and settled down to watch you struggle, persevere and finally win 🎉😂 PS when you left those washers out I shouted at the screen but you didn’t hear me 😂🤓🤣 Keep it up John (whoops 😱😭)... I love this channel 😉😊

[@3398halofreak]

Love your video I would hate to do all that work but love watching you do it 😂

[@waynefisher4327]

Hi John, great content! Good luck with getting the CAT working the way you want. Bummer on the grinder. These days sometimes you have to pay for the quality.

[@TheGrimReaper1]

Thank you for looking after that nice bulldozer.all power to your elbow from England.

[@dale5898]

They should name a Saint after you! .......... Oh? Never mind.

[@kltpep]

I would call this CAT D3 dozer , the bad news bears.

[@chrisleech1565]

I notice a friend of mine using propane instead of Acetylene for his cutting torch kit.

[@roblong6518]

Great video again!! I have done a few track jobs myself, and none are ever easy without a track pin press, which I don't have either. I did exactly the same as you did welding a pin holder drive it out! 👍 By the way if you should put new rails, ( track chain), on your machine, replace the drive sprocket, as well as front idler, unless it's within specs. The drive sprocket is usually the cheaper item to replace, and if you don't, it will cause premature wearing of the new rails.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Two Thumbs Up John, on getting the dozer track Pin-out, fix some areas, and getting the tracks back together. Have three Beers on me John..

[@OldSneelock]

Working at the School Of Jon. Lessons everyday based on WTH is next?

[@silverss396chevelle]

John.... at this point, it would be cheaper to buy a boat.... an old boat..... that sank.....

[@MrGkent1]

A tip for you. Heat the outer portion fast, do not heat the pin. By heating the pin glowing red means you're expanding the pin just as much as the bushing. That's why you had such a hard time removing. If you don't get it the first time, let it cool and start again -G

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Astro Pneumatic oh yeah Bringing out the Dog aka Big Nasty Big Brother What Eric O From @South Main Auto Repair Calls Thor love mine just a beast of a Air Hammer Jon 6:18 @FarmCraft101

[@erikcourtney1834]

I forgot to mention stop using expensive nasty acetylene. Get a propane/natural gas tip for your cutting torch. Then stick your regulator on a standard 20lb propane tank. There is A learning curve getting it lit (kinda but it’s very simple actually). Just light the Gas then place the tip against something, then turn on oxygen. It prevents the flame from blowing out prematurely

[@erikcourtney1834]

Well after watching your going to need the adapter or a different regulator because you have the female regulator. Or simply change The stem on the regulator. A male regulator will Fit both bottles if you get the female acetylene bottle.

[@kristoffscuba5466]

Really great video. I work on vintage tractors and i have learnt many things the hard way. I appreciate how you well you film these jobs. I have lots of jobs where I film the first part and then get so annoyed with the actual job , I give up filming and just get the job done. I respect the effort involved in what you are doing. 👍

[@erikcourtney1834]

I see you finally got tired of scratching up your concrete. 😉

[@chrissmith7655]

Hi Jon, I don't know how keep a good humour during your problems, but you always win, well done. From UK.

[@jasongreene303]

48:40 hammer drop!! Driving that pin like a boss!! Thanks for sharing your experiences, Professor Jon.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Im suprised for bead stacking then Just wrlding some ar400 Plates on the Frame Horns Weld will wear fast jon on a friction surface 38:24 @FarmCraft101

[@flyingcopper95]

GUY !!!!! I love your chanel. I never comment but when I saw the pain you went through with that pin. I laughed my ass off when you yelled "I WON." and gave it the finger. You are the man. !!

[@FishFind3000]

46:50 it still helps when the nut breaks loose that it doesn’t bind up when running down the bolt.

[@dankenney7827]

The joy of old used equipment!

[@superilu]

You should rename the channel to FarmCatD3 😂

[@russellscara7684]

i thought i wanted a bulldozer until i saw what happened when you got one

[@JesusTorres-qr1gz]

Gentleman, I am a 71 years old man, been there, done that , I know that is not an easy job specially when you are all by yourself, congratulations, even been hard on yourself, blessings to you and your love ones, please be careful on your daily routine, most kind of you for sharing it with us, from the endless summer paradise Puerto Rico Jesus Torres.

[@guycarignan2263]

Man...I don't know if there is a Nobel prize for patience level but from my point of view you deserve it. I would use TNT to solve all these problems with the dozer once and for all. Really love all your videos and the descriptions you're putting in. thank you.

[@sno_crash]

Why split the track... Can the track not be removed once the tensioner is released?

[@KerboOnYT]

I've been a subscriber here long enough to know that first pin never stood a chance

[@rich1953]

They make a air-hammer attachment that is pointed to fit in the dimples on the pin.

[@Rayovoc]

You should call that dozer "Content Creator".

[@MitchEllis-e4y]

The local welding and machine shop I worked at throughout my high school years 72-74 had LARGE 220 VAC grinders that used a grinding wheel about 3/8” thick and 13-15” in diameter. To memory it ran at 9,600 RPM. IT WAS LIKE CONTROLLING A HIGE GYROSCOPE. But it removed some metal and was pretty easy to use when grinding on top of a surface but when you had to grind a lot overhead it was tough. I was in good shape but would still have arm shakes/trembles so bad for a while afterwards there was no way to keep jello or peas on a spoon to eat either. Had one that had a switch failure blow up in my hands one cold morning. It wasn’t wanting to run and the welder I was with told me to slam it face down on the arbor nut NOT the rock. Well about the third slam that morning it blew up. The entire welder was an aluminum magnesium type Allie housing. I was left with a nice arc down my right under side forearm along with melted rubber from the cable jacket imbedded in my skin all through a heavy blue denim welding shirt. Slamming a 220VAC aluminum metal housing grinder to get the switch to work is NOT the thing to do. I was only 15-16 years old and definitely didn’t know any better. Admittedly I didn’t know how much of a slam to give it so as my use of it progressed and it heated up in the bad switch housing required a harder and harder slam until boom. You should have seen the shorted power cable to the grinder dancing and arcing like a cobra coming up out if a wicker basket to an Indian Swami playing his flute. And, that massive diesel engine powered milker welder/generator sounded like it was pulling full load until I could get to it snd turn it off. The welder was about 30 feet away and had no idea what was going on until his electrode stuck. And, then it was what the hell are you doing until I showed him the grinder’s remains and my forearm with the burnt arc and rubber.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

We all make mistakes It happens I been a professional mechanic for over 30 years and i still make mistakes its how life is I commend you for leaving them in the video and Showing us what you did to change aleays helping people and Always entertaining Jon What makes things different is learning from the mistakes and not repeating them amd Adapting and Overcoming great work as always 4:19 @FarmCraft101

[@jacquev6]

Man I love your videos! Every Friday a bunch of new videos pop in my notifications, and I always watch yours first! Your hands-on approach, the way you show your mistakes and the difficulties you face, and the way you simply explain things are just what I appreciate. Thanks a lot, again and again.

[@joehovanec1985]

I have to commend you for tackling that job and sticking with it. Everything you did and then all the problems you had to see come up and drag you down. You took things better than I would have. You did a good job. If you buy another dozer, you have much experience about things to look at and evaluate. Thank you for posting these Cat videos and the others.

[@Brauma54]

John, you are a man’s man! I’m exhausted just watching you. Keep up the excellent work

[@GaryT1952]

Not many videos over an hour long I will watch without a few fast forwards or 1.5x playback...but FarmCraft101 is always well worth the time spent...Thanks Jon 🙌

[@trevin1691]

You Won! I damn near chocked on a tortilla chip😂 Much respect and admiration for your skills and perseverance 🙏❤️

[@rodneyanderson1402]

New viewer here and so impressed with your varied skill sets, ability, and willingness to take on any job. My dad was a mechanical engineer, super smart but lacked the common-sense you possess. However, your selection of tools (harbor freight) detracts from all the praise I just afforded you. I learned from my dad early on not to buy junk tools as we all know time is money and crap tools add time to any job. I have a 4" Makita grinder that is at least 30 years old, and have pushed it into thermal overload more times than I can count, but it still works. A man or your talents and the position you hold as a youtuber tarnish your image by sporting cheap tools. Other high-end tubers I watch earn free high-end tools because of the follower exposure they offer the sponsor. Choosing a tool for a person of your nature should be easy as you will most likely be doing what you're doing now until you die. Life is too short and time too important to buy crappy tools. Redeem yourself before it's too late. Meanwhile keep up the amazing videos.

[@johnsmith-xr6qy]

Looks good "enough" for government work.

[@kurtschreiber908]

TRACTOR…..SAY MY NAME….SAY MY NAME. HEISENBERG…….YOUR DONE TRACTOR PIN….YOUR DONE Well done the real Walter White

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Second pin removed with a quickness nice work Jon 48:20 @FarmCraft101

[@____________________________.x]

I'm thinking that anything with a pin that may require driving out in the future, needs either a grease zerk or access bolt added, so you can bathe it in oil before you'd ever need to go near it. You had more fun with that than even Andrew Camarata does. Well done on pushing through 👌