Having To Do A Lot Of Loader Repairs

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[@harrykeel8557]

The mechanic was well trained in working on a Caterpillar. He used all three steps in getting something loose or taking it off. He started with the hammer, progressed to the chisel and when all else didn't work, he got out the smoke wrench and used it.

[@chrisnelly2518]

He even got a bfh out as well Big fucking hammer

[@nandi123]

@@chrisnelly2518 I prefer the knuckle busting crescent wrench technique myself, for everything.

[@timothybond6876]

Definitely with a pro-attitude job well done!👍

[@l.p8383]

Cant be tight if its liquid

[@njonebale7889]

It’s called a red wrench

[@tdwarren0001]

Chris, on the filters, if you’re wanting to avoid making a mess, take a small center punch and punch a hole in the bottom or side of the filter before you take it off, and let that drain into a cup. Then when you take the filter off, it won’t spill everywhere.

[@baileyvaught9978]

The fact that I just did this to my loader and it took a 1” air impact to get the segment bolts out and you did it with a 1/2 Milwaukee really upsets me😂😂

[@njonebale7889]

Best thing since sliced bread!

[@gardnermiller6820]

Chris, put a couple of gallons of Denatured Alcohol in your tank on the 953. This will kill the algae. Note that you will have to change the fuel filters a bit more frequently to make sure that you get it all out.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

You may not be a mechanic, but you are sure handy with a wrench and an impact driver!😁That was actually very fun to watch. Changing the sprockets was surprisingly easier than I thought it would be. Thanks for sharing this, Chris.

[@allenbeaulieu7077]

Well done Chris! The old machines deserve the love. Be well sir.

[@ronaldheit196]

Pretty good job getting all those segments changed given how worn the bolt heads were. Pour old Betty definitely needed some tender loving care. Those bucket pins are bushings look like they're gonna be a solid joy to repair and replace. Thanks for an update on your farm equipment Chris. You definitely got a good mechanic you can rely in.

[@cyrilhudak4568]

Going to need an Oxylance for the pins. 😊

[@snappingbear]

​@@cyrilhudak4568And that will be the easy part of the fix. That boss is destroyed and wallered. It will need to go through a cycle of line boring and line welding then new bushings and pins. He should have pulled the bucket before replacing the hoses. Now he'll have to remove them again to do the repair.

[@scottburk4083]

That was a real good video Chris! I enjoy seeing the maintenence that goes into owning and operating the equipment. I was concerned about your truck until you said you needed to move away from it before testing the hydraulic lines on Betty's bucket. Thanks for the video,take care and God Bless ya Brother!!!❤😊

[@macman231]

lol, the fire wrench, for when you are no longer "asking" for something to come off :-)

[@bobferranti5222]

Chris, yesterday, Betty's bucked was sinking when you let it sit and when you were driving it. You might have a internal hydraulic seal problem or a valve issue. I love all your older equipment , they all fit a niche for your uses perfectly. Love seeing these repair video's too, you always do preventative repairs and it shows in how well your gear works dependably.

[@prinzeugenvansovoyen732]

I saw what you mean, that was the other one while getting stumps loaded, best would be to fill a bucket and leave it high then see if and how much it sinks

[@TomHamilton-rg7cp]

I see the comment below about killing the algae. It's worth doing and will as said, take a little time and a few filters. Keep an eye on it once killed so it doesn't come back. There are some other chemicals that can be added periodically that will keep if from coming back. It's a constant chore that I have experienced in the turbine aviation industry as we had to add a solution called Prist. It was to keep the algae from ever starting to grow. Great video as usual!

[@terryrogers1025]

This is a pleasure to watch maintenance being done your equipment, although costly up front, long term its a money saver, and makes operating it so much nicer. I have had to work on equipment that was let go and run in to ground and It was a frustrating experience because everything was just a struggle, coming apart and reassembling. Nice job sir, thanks for the video, I enjoyed watching the process.

[@tomrogers9467]

Maintenance: Pay a bit now of pay a lot later! Your choice.

[@dougmay8924]

Drive into the sunrise!!! LOLOLOL, love it,,,Let's Dig 18!!! AGAIN and AGAIN, every moment is cool,!!! Thanks again for all you do for us ❤️ 😊

[@charlesswhitlock]

That sprocket/gear design is pretty cool, no need to replace the entire chunk of steel.

[@mickbaker2483]

If you ever having problem bolts get the hot spanner our that will undo the most stubborn of bolts, nice to see over the last couple of videos you have a little time for your own work and work on your machines and and the farm it makes a nice change, But can't wait to see Your next project you got because it looks as if you have alot of work to get you through winter, thank's for a couple of great videos on the farm.

[@WatcherNine]

Sprocket segment changing sure looks a lot less frustrating than changing out one whole sprocket ring. All equipment should be like that.

[@jamesrobinson1022]

Depending on where you can get one from you can get solar battery tenders for your equipment. You can get a basic one from Harbor Freight for $15 and the solar panel can be mounted in the vehicle.

[@mischef18]

All made for great viewing bro, your toys sure have a great life with you looking after them the way you do. Safe travels. Ken.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

You can get 90 degree fittings to convert the flange to male JIC then you just need a straight female JIC on the hose and don't have to be concerned about the orientation of the fittings on the hose. JIC fittings are usually less expensive as well as being more widely available too.

[@nashneubauer9016]

Just imagine, chris getting a manual JRB quick coupler for the track loaders… A brush grapple for the track loaders would be amazing!

[@Luke.B2184]

I think you single handily keep your mechanic in business!😂

[@Todd.Roberts]

The joys of owning equipment

[@donnamullins2089]

Maintenance Done! Check! Hope those hoses hold up. That was a tight bend. Everything fresh and ready to go. Thanks Chris. Hope someone has dinner on the table for you two.

[@zerocontent3171]

Good ol fire wrench always gets the job done.

[@MarkSmith-vb7ym]

You do take care of your equipment really like that You don't cut no cost and keep up the great work

[@tomthompson489]

Looks like everything went good as you could expect

[@johnturner9561]

Chris you've got to go to harbor freight and get a solar battery maintainer , these bad boys work get one for each battery mount them on top of the cab. No joke they work as my batteries are over 7 years old.

[@garymessina1609]

Great repairs video thanks Chris and the mechanic

[@kevink4914]

Clint’s answer to part where need to lift track to get shield off is. Its not my dozer 🤷🏻‍♂️😉😂

[@MrChevelle83]

i replaced all the undercarriage on my jd 455 loader and it cost me $10,000 for just the components and all new hardware. everything was totally gone and neglected by the previous owner. all the hoses had to be replaced and whew what a ton of work it was all i could handle with my shop and tools. but i prevailed and the machine is perfect for what i need it for.

[@huggy1712]

Hi Chris time for some maintenance on good old equipment yup did enough of that when I was younger take care wife says Hi to ya

[@johnnyballard664]

Chris,,, you need a shelter to work on equipment when raining or snowing. Also wind protection on cold days.

[@edwardcarberry1095]

Yes I do think that they make a short or long stemmed for mounting as well for the tube side of hyd fittings. Which would then allow them to be at different depths.

[@berndtlindstrom830]

Hope your current and future customers see this, so they understand what repairs and maintenance cost in time and money.

[@jamesatkinsfishing]

Good to see you looking after you toys and they well look after you, well done Chris, Thank you

[@johnblecker4206]

It is not a bad spare Cat at all.Your music pick is good today.

[@bishopcorva]

I think the mechanic was right, just need to run the right air pressure in those pins. Otherwise they'll squeak up a storm and wear out so much faster. Most folks would say it's because fine grit getting in when wet. Scratches and rust just leading to more room for grit and rust until the pins and bushings are just worn out before the rails get appreciably wrong near to replacement time. It's the truly knowledgeable that knows it's just lack of proper air pressure. Got yourself a fantastic mechanic there that really knows their game. As a side note for how much oil engines can hold. Not sure because variables, but if I recall right and with a stock pan. A 305 Chevy can hold about four gallons of oil. That'll fill it right up. *(Whispers)* Oh you meant how much oil it takes for a normal change so it won't oil lock, about five quarts.

[@bryanbest5113]

Assuming by your crusty hydraulic jugs, you have a bulk 45gal hydraulic drum you use to refill small jugs.

[@letsdig18]

Engine oil

[@keithdunlap2701]

Lololool... You damn near sprayed the camera !! lolol... Aw Man !! You cut out the good part, I know you had to be cussin' trying to get that last hose on !! lololol... But, always something to be fixed , when you have a Big Fleet of machines like you do Chris !! Looks like you guys got everything fixed on up now, ready to put them back to work !! Great as always Chris !! Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next !!

[@jimmyculberson5013]

Sounds like someone doesn't want to have a oil bath lol. Good to see you doing a pm on your equipment. Great job 😊

[@michaelmullins1290]

Most people never know the cost that goes into regular maintenance. Much less a break down. More to moving dirt than just showing up.

[@carltontweedle5724]

Great to see the old machines getting some love.

[@haroldhawkins9370]

Nice video Chris, like your maintenance videos.

[@kensmith8832]

A ratchet strap is your best friend when trying to bend those new hydraulic hoses!

[@richardellis3141]

lots of work and money keeping equipment running, nice work and good to show all the other stuff that has to happen.

[@nelsonannett5427]

your machanic is a top notch fella. nice work on the machines. cheers.

[@ryanhoward1013]

Nelson, Chris is the best machine owner and best machine operator. So I bet he's got the best mechanic working on his machines

[@assassinlexx1993]

953 could use a stack flapper unless you like the coffee cup style 😅

[@stevenboughner7255]

That was a great video. Chris Ya know your good with a wrench.

[@gordonverrall1477]

I have mehtioned this to you before if you fill up your diesel tanks after you have finished at the end of day , not only does it stop condensation building up but it slows down sludge build up keeping your machines in top notch condition.

[@chrisschreier8433]

Track machines take a lot of patience. Please don’t give up on them. When they need the attention work with them.

[@gailrowland1672]

Betty says thank you…😄 She’s my favorite.❤️

[@tomswindler64]

Unfortunately you gotta repair machinery when it needs it or while your out in the field it will break and leave you stranded.great video as always.remember those machines are your children.always having to spend money on them.👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@randycharest4507]

Enjoyed watching the video Chris 😊

[@GranthamShaw]

Love your video's Chris! Prevent cancer by wearing gloves while working on hydraulics, fuels systems, filters, etc. Just a thought!

[@gussaba9004]

Maintenance is the key to successful job well done 👍✅ J

[@seanpierce7673]

About time Mrs Betty got some love! Getting her ready to go out and earn her keep Chris?

[@timothywwendler2314]

Sure is nice seeing you get your hands dirty🤣 Clint would be proud of you

[@TheRealMrDiGG]

I wanna be like you when I grow up Chris! good work dude

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Yup, that's why those track loaders mostly went the way of the Dodo - undercarriage and transmission maintenance costs were sky-high vs excavator costs

[@gblahnik]

Team work makes Dream work..

[@kennysr.1054]

As much as I hate to see equipment needing work I kinda like these repair videos !

[@andysmith8589]

Would it not make sense to stick some of the equipment under the shelter when not needed to keep them out of the worst of the weather? Protect the hoses and batteries a little

[@charlescarrolljr75]

I spent 9k on chains, sprocket segments and pads for my 943 2 years ago.

[@billyhaddock5540]

I woulda changed-out the spockets on both sides then moved the loader forewards. worked-out ur way too.. great job..

[@beardy4831]

The cogs on the 953, double check the bolts are tight after a couple hours of run time.

[@PiezPiedPy]

A bit of polystyrene packaging around a batt helps on cold days.

[@stanleymartin1613]

Cool video. Enjoyed watching ✌️ 😎

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

Well when you have all that equipment you got to do maintenance on it. You got a good guy there that can do the work, but you could also be able to do it yourself. Yep, interesting. Never ends. 👍👍😊🇨🇦

[@dansbrown1313]

Great video of doing important maintenance. Was the mechanic able to fix "Old squeaky"?

[@AnomadAlaska]

Fun video. I liked how you fast forwarded the boring stuff.

[@leol1682]

Chris you need Old trucs reer wheel flats to put your knees on or old plywood .

[@peadenl]

A solar panel on top of the dragline would keep that battery topped off and probably save you money on replacing the batteries.

[@charlesowens9784]

Thanks for your time making the video watching from Reno NV

[@martymclamb5750]

Enjoyed the ride Chris

[@briangardner5764]

Clint needs to do two things. (1) Give Jeremiah his jacket back and (2) get a good kneeling pad! I don't like to see anyone kneeling on hard ground let alone gravel.

[@andyphillips7435]

Definitely the kneeling pad. Bursitis in the knees takes ages to heal ( and no kneeling while it does)

[@roybrochu5409]

When you went to test “Betty” I had the same thought. Move away from your nice truck. Seems the more I watch your videos the more I enjoy them.

[@hvy1ton]

Is there any hydraulic shops around you that can do hardlines? Even a short section to get the 2 90s away from one another. Those two are going to rub just from vibration.

[@chrisgalliher497]

If all else fails, get the smoke wrench! That’ll get er done!

[@Bman2020]

A little tlc going on nice to see Betty 👍👋🇨🇦

[@donpanzer5348]

Have you tried spraying the track pins with dry graphite lube? That might prolong the life and quiet it down.

[@davidlane1169]

A cooks two cents worth: Betty, you called it a moneypit shortly after the purchase. It's proven to be the cold, hard truth since then. Again, you said it yourself, you barely need the everday use of a track-loader. If you can not keep up with constant upkeep required on TWO units, maybe it's time to consider pulling the plug on one or the other. I'd buy tickets to a JPaydirt/Charlie (and you) pow-wow about what to do about the maintenece nightmare Betty has become, it's only getting older every minute. (I believe sun-baked Betty is proof rubber & hydrolic hoses age poorly in the hot sun, most definitely.) Thanx for sharing! (A switch-blade turbo in Betties future? HA!)

[@Mtlmshr]

Hey how about a flapper on the exhaust for the 953? Instead of a paper cup🤷🏾

[@tedc7714]

In the coal mines they would spray the tracks down with hot road tar. In cold weather they shed water better and it will quiet them for a while.

[@jamesbreault5762]

That 953is turning out to be a great purchase for you

[@stevechapman7053]

I know its expensive fer ya Chris, but I do enjoy the maintaince videos

[@johnb.2936]

You did them hoses without a MBTS which Dirt Perfect has for his repairs. Nice job

[@warrenmichael918]

but MBTS is cheaper than the repair truck guy , either way, good video wrenching on stuff

[@snappingbear]

Arron (MBTS) is a welder, not a mechanic. Mike and especially Chris wouldn't let him do much mechanical work without close supervision. 😂

[@ipanzerschrecku4732]

That a nice haul truck you have in those loaders

[@nandi123]

I like these maintenance videos. What's the story with the bucket pin you said don't look at? Is it a big job to replace the pin and bushing? My OCD makes me want to powerwash everything. 😉

[@njonebale7889]

Yes…pin was wore out so the bushing is probably gone and pin is wearing the boss out so it’ll most likely need to be built up with weld and then line bored so the new bushing can get pressed in so a new pin can be slipped in there for that side…now repeat it on the other side…it’s much asspain!

[@snappingbear]

That bushing is toast and so is the hole. It needs to be line bored and line welded.

[@nandi123]

@@njonebale7889 Thanks. I just watched a video on line boring an excavator stick. Interesting. After boring, the machinist made a press fit steel insert then put in the brass bushing and welded everything in place. I hope Chris gets that done some day.

[@njonebale7889]

@@nandi123 yes a lot of work…expensive too!

[@snappingbear]

​@@nandi123"On fire welding" put out a video just a few days ago repairing a loader bucket with line boring, new pins and bushings. This is exactly the fix Chris needs. Kurtis at Cutting Edge Eng Australia is another one to watch making these kinds of repairs.

[@jimposey8542]

Common folks have no idea the cost of maintaining equipment. My dad always added a gallon of gas to the fuel tank if the machine wasn't used often. He said it kept the boogers away...😅

[@harveylong5878]

older equipment spares the headaches of overly complicated electronics, DEF. one project at a time but brings older iron problems. those hoses for Betty fought hard not to get routed, the couplings seated. one project at a time for the 953

[@bosshogg3548]

Job well done 👍🏻

[@young11984]

I made a metal line with a flare on the other end that mounted to the top of the cylinder for my uncles 955, made a short hose over to the hard piping

[@kevinrice2721]

I'm a farmer so no steel tracks but... bad tires/bad batteries/hyd leaks I can't put up with either. Money well spent in my book.

[@JCBBackhoe2.O]

Excellent work brother ❤🎉

[@ScottyStock]

I was all set to watch Chris channel DP and do his own maintenance, turns out "we" is the royal we...... oh well. I said that and then Chris started helping. we will call him an apprentice on this one,

[@deernutOO]

Great video again

[@charlessmyth]

[32:10] That's some close plumbing work :-)

[@philhammond5908]

Smoke wrench is my favorite thing!

[@AquaSourceLLC]

That pin was the first thing I noticed lol

[@melin1969]

that last hose looks like it needed to be longer to enable it to bend easier