Full undercarriage change on Deere 850J gets real interesting

[@maxiimillion33]

Trust me you're an international content, nad it's really pleasing to watch the show and it's very informative by the way. Thank you bro for doing this.

[@dougpatch5134]

When your sons says "I'm an idiot" and your immediate response is "You're not an idiot" and then go on to explain how to proceed properly was a wonderful part of the video.

[@williammatthews2948]

Hunter, you are not an idiot. You are a bright young man with a great future ahead of you. Please don't call yourself names. It's demeaning and discouraging. Take care young man. You have my support.

[@MWL4466]

I had an emergency bay door repair to attend to a few years back. It was the middle of winter so the door was closed, they were doing the same undercarriage replacement as you guys and the idler went through the bottom of the door and 20 feet out into the yard ! It bounced off the bumper of a service truck and scared the hell out of the the guy in the cab. Caused about 15 grand in damage. SO much energy in those systems !! Stay safe guys.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Yes there is

[@Jon_Pearl]

As always...good to see grandpa, son and grandson working together!

[@jamesfurlong8727]

I like the “ watchmaker’s tools” you all used for that poor old Deere. The wrecking ball took the cake! Such delicacy!

[@Fault.Current]

I'm so glad that when Mike(Dirt Perfect) got that first 850, that he unfortunately had some issues with it. Had those issue never surfaced, he would of probably never had the video with you explaining the issues and you striving to resolve them. Had that not happened, I would of not known about your channel. So glad I did find your channel through Mike and have really been enjoying your content. Keep up the good work.

[@dennisrcole]

Hunter is a lucky Man to be able to Work with , not only his Dad but his Grandfather ! !

[@dustinhenry8221]

The frankendeere came together nicely, its always nice to go out back and find what you need, no backorder dates involved, everybody needs a hammer like that in their toolbox!

[@wrecks02]

Frankendeere... Excellent!

[@craigsowers8456]

Me to my neighbor: "You wouldn't happen to have a spare wrecking ball laying around? ... absolutely ... doesn't everybody?" WOW !!! What a great dozer you'll have for the new property ... can't wait to see her make her first cut ~~~

[@allenmillerschoen4918]

i really enjoy your channel and all its content. but what i enjoy the most is how you treat everyone especially your boys. they are very lucky to have you as a Dad and teacher, and a place like yours to learn.

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[@paulprigge1209]

Hopefully you saw the interaction between Clinton and Perfect. There were several lessons dealing with each other and patients and making things work for the best.

[@latisimusd]

WOW - talk about stored energy. That track had some major release. Glad all your crew OK. That wrecking ball/sledge was awesome!👏 Also, so cool you have 3 generations of your family working with you - blessed!

[@Dextergone]

Yup I need that.

[@shwilliedude973]

he is very lucky/good whatever you wish it to be called that he didn't get a nasty grease injection injury on his arm. cool chanel though glad i stumbled across it. they are actually too far from me here in Indiana

[@w056007568]

Whilst the wrecking ball use as a sledge hammer was more than impressive I am stunned by the power of the electric grease gun to compress that whopping big coil spring and tighten the track! I cannot begin to think about just how much stored energy is in one of those track units - no wonder it shot the idler wheel assembly at least half way across the workshop floor.

[@manuelve1998]

I think that gun can pump up to 12000 psi. Multiply that by the area of the cylinder ram that loads the spring; your somewhere in the vicinity of 150000 pounds applied force. Correct if I’m wrong!

[@silvergreylion]

That made me recall an old story from a factory which made buffers for railcars (in Europe): One of the cylinders cracked and shot the buffer about 200 m across an empty field. From where it ended, it was about 50 m to the nearest freeway. As I recall, those springs were compressed with about 150 tons of force.

[@chrisrea7347]

Greetings from NZ, at age 70 I just love watching your channel and restoring these huge tractors. We dont have many this big here! All the best.

[@dreadrechsler8278]

This is one of the most interesting video series...and a major testament to the kinds of not-so-obvious hazards you can run into in a heavy equipment shop. Kevin getting worried when unbolting the track...the idler shooting half way across the shop once the rust yielded...and then there's the grease fitting not holding. I know fluids under extremely high pressure can be injected through skin, the idea of it happening in that situation is very cringe-worthy. I hope that bruise heals well. Using the wrecking ball like that is pure Camarata...brilliant!

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[@donalddehaven3229]

That was impressive. I learned something new today. Wrecking ball to the rescue. Who would have thought? Love the channel. Good to see the boss

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Sometimes you gotta think outside the box

[@pappyjdialvl1899]

@@C_CEQUIPMENT sometimes you are in the box. “Necessity is the Mother”; just gotta get a bigger hammer! Great video. Hunter’s not going to have to figure it out next time, he’ll just know what works! 👍👍☝️😎✌🏻

[@alkennedy1124]

Air arc some like carbon dioxide air arc rod , I’m forgetting the proper terms, but it’s kool hor air arc cutting, thanks BigAl California

[@barrytaylor3278]

Had same issue on my tractor. Starter had rust and wasn't grounding to frame. Took it out, removed rust and has been working ever sense.

[@chrisk6474]

Wrecking ball persuasion is a new one !!!! Gotta be the coolest summer time learning experience.

[@tgiacobbi]

That wreaking ball trick was awesome! Holy cow that grease shooting that far was incredible, glad you're ok. Great video Clinton

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[@justinmills8084]

I like it when your son is hard on herself, you correct him by a positive comeback. That's a father that is tuned in and teaching his kids. Thanks God bless.

[@tomadelsberger6101]

That's cool watching the tool they break into safes in movies Well done guys keep after it Always a joy to watch

[@philstreeter9703]

One of the best videos you guys have done! Awesome!!! I'm glad that nobody was hurt when the wheel let go. The wrecking ball was a great idea. Wow!

[@heatherlane9270]

If all else fails consult grandpa, address the dozer and let the wrecking ball fly! This video is in parts a near calamity and huge fun to watch. Be careful guys - loved it.

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Thanks

[@johnwoolem7117]

why not push the tracks apart and reuse the bushing turned over. It will not last like the new one will but it will let you get more for your money. All the roller can be welded and ground down like new and the bearing replaced. I know this was common 50 years ago.

[@jg2072]

I once helped put a track back on a 450H in a foot of snow. Three of us, a skid steer, and a couple cable come alongs made for a memorable day.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

I bet

[@douglassmith7515]

Nice job you guys are not afraid to takle anything.

[@frankeasterling4108]

My you tube favorites...Special K and Super C ! I look forward to every video

[@danab1761]

Great job Keven is always on top of the job

[@russellgilson4072]

Grandpa's old school idea with the wrecking ball gets the job done, no replacement for experience! Good stuff!

[@Jimmyfisher121]

Well done Hunter, fits like a glove, very professionally done. I can see great things in your future, keep up the listening and learning.

[@tomadelsberger6101]

The wrecking ball trick was awesome 👍👍

[@Terry2theGremlin]

LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER!! The A Team hard at work. Keep them coming all go contend

[@michaeldurling793]

Now that is a whole new meaning to hammer mechanic. The shear size and weight of the parts involved in heavy equipment repair and the risk to life and limb, you boy's earned your money big time the last several days.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

For sure

[@SwedishCook1]

What an understatement! It was very very interesting. Glad no one was hurt when the wheel flew-off.

[@t1259sw]

I think you boys took the saying watch your front two teeth to an all new level, safety always wins. Great job.

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[@samtorres711]

This one has been one the best one yet on your channel.

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[@robertpace7771]

When my Dad was in military ,He always want 5-ton 6x6 military diesel truck but My Dad never made it home from over seas,Been trying too find one that's in good condition for me & love all Youal videos!

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[@blondelizard5453]

Nice green and yellow 850j tractor 👍

[@stevenrobertson9583]

I have was a heavy equipment mechanic for 12 years and have seen some stuck idlers, but that one takes the cake! That wrecking ball was awesome!

[@oddtechman]

What an awesome video Clint! Talk about action packed.. guided missile grease projectiles, flying heavy steel and wrecking balls.. All we were missing was some Diesel Creek work ethics and some Andrew Camarata drama yeah and it would have been the whole shebang! I totally loved this episode and huge huge thanks for sharing as always!!

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[@oddtechman]

@@C_CEQUIPMENT actually in hindsight.. that wrecking ball was so Andrew Camarata lol ... Wont move.. i have an idea.. lets use a wrecking ball instead.

[@splatterize]

I second this comment. I was on the edge of my seat!!!

[@brianbabb6666]

@@oddtechman be nice no need to be cutting down poor Clint.

[@oddtechman]

@@brianbabb6666 I am being nice. It was the excitement and throwing everything at it including the kitchen sink that really made me appreciate it more! I trained out of college as a mechanic so have had a lot of times where i have had to use uncommon methods to achieve my goal!

[@jamesdearman814]

the comedy duo of Clint and Kevin is about equivalent to the comedy team of Dirt Perfect and Man Behind The Scenes. very enjoyable vid guys.

[@glennhebets]

Enjoyed the wrecking ball. You are a good teacher. Keep them coming. Thanks

[@johnquinn3899]

Tools, knowledge, experience- all were used on this one !! Really paid off at 53:15. Thank you - ready for more Clint.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Yep Thanks

[@johnkeller441]

Watching these repairs and your knowledge of the machines, is as impressive as watching a Heart Surgeon repairing valves in a Heart! When you were at the Florida auction and were searching for different machines, you knew instinctively what was useable/rebuildable or just plain JUNK! Not many have that machine "sense" anymore.

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[@hairypaw9165]

You guys aren't just a pair of pliers. You are the whole tool belt!

[@davidandersen5134]

For years we used the exothermic rods to cut 6" diameter pinion gear shafts off locked up Locomotive Traction motors. We lit them off with an Acetylene Torch as the battery method is a PITA. Can whack thru a shaft in about 20 minutes, compared to an hour or more with a cutting torch. Can fab up a catch pan for your molten metal out of stainless steel to save your concrete. Love the Wrecking Ball knock her loose method!

[@edwardgaskin4245]

Awesome, love the wrecking ball.

[@jasonlavery6449]

Oh man Kevin you are the comic of this day

[@mathiaslewen1953]

One of the best KZbin mechanical episodes ever! Only thing im missing is a close up on that ceiling grease stain 😂 Keep up the good work!

[@ohiofarmer5918]

This is gross, so if you have a weak stomach stop now. I had a painful cyst on my back and laid on the examination table while the doctor started pushing. The contents went four feet sideways and made it to the ceiling.. Clean up in exam room two..... The power of hydraulic pressure is awesome.

[@terrypomatto907]

That forklift is a monster!!! Everything on construction equipment is expensive. Good Video, enjoy your recordings. Keep them coming.

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Thanks

[@papawheelie5835]

My dad used a homemade puller to remove stubborn idlers. But hey, that wrecking ball was pretty entertaining. Grab the big ladder, Kevin. You've got a ceiling to wipe clean!

[@rockman531]

Hey Clinton, Watched this video again! Love the wrecking ball! Thumbs up! Safety first! Jim

[@soundadvicesomewhere9027]

Now to clean the grease off the ceiling metal!! Lucky the grease did not cut a chunk out of your arm too!! Glad everyone safe and that project completed! Great work again Clint !!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Yes I was

[@benrosenbaum2962]

The oxy lancing was cool to see done. Very effective. That wrecking ball was no less effective. Put a whole new meaning to a BFH!! Another excellent job done by all.

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[@dalemac7355]

Had to demo a rail yard they got me a touch and a quickie saw that lasted one day then contacted my local welding shop they turned me on to one of those touches and bingo we where speed demoing great tool

[@robertmilligan2792]

Another great video brilliant to see how you can make something out of virtually nothing Kevin is a brilliant asset to the company great to see how you all can work together keep up the good work guys and hope to see the deer in action soon 😀

[@greggb1416]

Wheeeew…! There is a whole lot of energy in a small package, regarding that idler and the spring behind it…, “yikes”… Love these videos Clinton…, love seeing the whole crew (dad, Hunter, Uncle Randy, Kevin) in the mix. Thank you sir.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks for watching

[@tomroderick5313]

Thanks for the entertainment! Helps the time go by! Good group of men and one looney but also a good guy be safe! God bless

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[@spencer6764]

LOL 👍 stuff flying everywhere. Awesome video. Great Job Guys. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks for watching

[@stanwooddave9758]

I've seen it all now, a wrecking ball for a hammer. But it worked. I personally didn't think it would. What's that they say, when you have a hammer, everything looks like a nail. LOL. GREAT VIDEO, thanks for sharing.

[@kittty2005]

And you keep telling your boys they're wrong when they call themselves idiot or some such, when I was their age I'm guessing 13 or 14 I made some dunderhead mistakes my dad wasn't around then but my mom instead of reassuring me called me an sob and told me to get out of the way she'd take care of the project, I think she saw me as a grown up at times because I was 6'4 when I was 14 and I reminded her of dad. But you keep up the good work you're doing a really good job at fathering, just that short minute made this video all that much better, God bless.

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[@traindaily2793]

little bit of paint and you wouldn't be able to tell, great work

[@Richard-C]

great video Clint thanks for taking the time and explaining what you are doing 👏👏👍👍👌

[@moman0166]

I love putting equipment back together. I quit calling it used equipment and started calling it twice loved equipment.

[@robertwhitehead5946]

Great Video. I love how you include the boys, including Kevin!

[@mischef18]

Frankenstein dozer I like it. Loved the wrecking ball idea it sure worked. Anyway great video all round bro. Safe travels

[@tomwainwright7102]

👍👍 another interesting and enjoyable hour Clint, by the way that guy on the backhoe sure got some " big balls,"😉

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

That’s right lol

[@jamespayne8781]

A local salvage yard had a whole pile of used cutting edges. Some of them were split and curled back like a banana peel. No longer any good as a cutting edge but a good source of hardened steel for shop projects.

[@pathfindergeorgia1117]

Clint that was an amazing video to watch. Really enjoy the process and your expertise in doing the Frankenstein Dozer! Thank again for taking the time to share this amazing process. Absolutely love the channel, Kevin is a rock star. Oh and I appreciate your including your boys into the business. One day they will prosper from your knowledge.

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[@pauldillinger2286]

That dozer is ready fo many more hours of work. You guys do awesome work and i love the way you keep the shop clean. Gos bless you guys for keeping the big bad working machines going.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks 👍

[@patk1284]

those old tracks make awesome field drags, put a 6in i beam in front & chain links to track every 3 ft, need a 80hp tractor to drag it but i levels everything!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

I bet

[@markostruszka1845]

Good show and Job. I haven't seen a job like that done before "verrrry Interesting but Strange"

[@peewee.3138]

Bridgit!! Nice to see you!

[@mrsclinton]

Thanks, peewee.31!! These guys need more supervision 🤦‍♀️😂

[@user990077]

47:02 Good it was just grease. Hydraulic oil under a lot of pressure can, with a small leak, inject oil into the skin and underlying tissue and if air gets mixed in it can be deadly.

[@pbeezum]

I enjoyed this rebuild plus all the funny bits. 🇦🇺😃👀👀

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Cool

[@richardmessenger9474]

Had a similar problem with a D6H in Belize that had been parked at by the side of the road for nearly 2 years....both track adjusters were seized solid and both tracks totally shot...wish I had a wrecking ball to release the font idlers..I cut the old tracks off rather than trying to split them....once I finally got the idlers were freed off and cleaned up job was sweet as a nut...biggest problem was trying to dodge the monsoon storms and lightning...great to see you change the complete undercarriage...👍👍

[@JSBIRD69]

If you were a kid in 1960, you'll remember a cartoon called...."The Hunter"!!

[@caseyjones6197]

Interesting video. Nice work. My question is why was the military dozer scrapped with only 175 hours. I’m assuming that y’all do all of this it wasn’t worth repairing. But what could cause that? Thanks again for the video.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Who know They probably needed parts for another

[@nelsonannett5427]

always great when your own stuff dont want to work when you do another thing to add to the list. always fun hanging out doing work and some fun and laughs. cheers fellas.

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[@robertadriver6931]

Fantastic job, loved the old wreckin' ball action. Sometimes the old ways are the best.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

For sure

[@davidperry970]

That was a real battle. Nice work,

[@marksaunders2500]

Hi from uk guys👋👍 excellent job done here and was another great watch in my eyes and always be careful especially knowing the damage that spring can hold behind the idler👍 watching that one push out could only beg to differ the way other one flew out 🙈😱 I take it as the idler cant go forward the spring compressors? And hunter did well parking the dozer in that gap for blade👍 we'll put that down to a run of good teachers👌 cant wait to see half a day on new land get that blade nice and shiney👌 thanks for your time and be safe see you soon(hope your arm ok clint👍)

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

All is good Thanks

[@michaelcameron8904]

Hi Clint and crew you have done a very good job. It is now a useable piece of equipment. Love the refurbishment. Bravo from Victoria Australia

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[@bobbeaumier8212]

Have learned a lot watching you work,you have a great crew. Thank you

[@Bman2020]

Man what a great watch I have never seen this in-depth before thanks gentleman 👍👋🇨🇦

[@thatdave86]

Your teaching Hunter well,great encouragement ,and stopping from saying he is stupid ,Good Dad ! Keen to see the Deere working on the property ,is Dad claiming the hot seat ?

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

He may

[@danslawncare8594]

Good job Clint and guys.

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[@charlescoulson]

Seriously big boys engineering! The level of knowledge by the voice behind the camera is very impressive and the humour and good co-operation by all concerned makes for compulsive and entertaining viewing. I look forward to more.

[@rayclark8920]

Now that was absolutely too cool great job guys unbelievable what you went through to do that.

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[@joshdeutscher5972]

we use'd the same sort of rods when we had burn through at the electric furnace to clean up all the liquid steel that hardened. only difference was ours was on a much larger scale.

[@joeystork57]

Great to see all you guys working together!! So dangerous but you guys stayed safe!! Looking forward to seeing this dozer do some work!! Stay safe always!!

[@OldVermontGuy]

Greetings from Central NH Lakes Region - Watching the starter problems on the Manta crane and the Toyota forklift I was thinking of the story of the shoemakers kids having no shoes. You obviously spend all your time and talents on the revenue items! Makes for a chuckle at your expense!

[@kenore4003]

Mechanics vehicle is always the biggest wreck in the lot.

[@scotabot7826]

Great Video Clint!! Time for a little yellow paint on those green frames and chains! Ha Ha Thanks for the video Bub!!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks for watching

[@rhiekel]

You guys are cool. Love your can do attitude , and ingenious solutions to problems that pop up.... Reminds me of my time in an Eskimo village in western Alaska, where you had to work things out.

[@glencaple3888]

HOLY SHNIKE, DUDE! You got some kinda luck not catching that grease fitting any place else. Dang! I bet that grease stays on the ceiling for as long as the shop stands, right? Safety first. Always. Great video showing the dangers and what can happen when working with undercarriage on heavy track equipment. 👍👍

[@tomparker7140]

Hunter is getting the best on the job training possible, dad is passing on his knowledge...plus a big kid playing with adult sized tonka toys...it just dont get any better than that!😊

[@kevinbyrne1677]

I've never seen that burning gear before. Can you explain it a bit more, I have tried to do that with astelain, but it wouldn't go that far.

[@mikenixon9164]

Lots of force in those springs.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Yes

[@glennfryer1539]

Wow Clint…that was a right ball ache getting that idlers off .. cracked it in the end .. it’s all looking real good.. .. Don’t see many Deer Dozer here in the U.K…. They look great machines… but the Deer agricultural tractors are very common..Don’t see as many Massey’s around anymore.. mostly Deer .. great video !! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

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