Hydraulic Repair: Control Pattern & DIN Hydraulic Fittings.

[@FarmCraft101]

I failed to mention that my tractor backhoe, which I still use at times and has backhoe controls obviously, does not have a change valve to go to ISO. No way I am going to have 2 machines with different digging patterns. So I had to change one machine or the other. Might as well change to the pattern that I'm already familiar with. Many folks have pointed out that at the end when the functions were reversed, I could have changed the rubber lines at the cylinders to reverse the extension and retraction. That is true, but I would have had to change 6 lines since there are 2 boom cylinders. But definitely an option. Lots of ways to skin that cat. Have a great weekend everybody!

[@jcoul1sc]

Built for a market most likely

[@texasjetman]

That’s a lot of information I’m gonna read that again.

[@jcoul1sc]

And using whatever parts they have to hand

[@pumba848]

could have changed the hoses over in the bottom of the boom to looked easy to do. but everything looks easy through a video.

[@jcoul1sc]

@@pumba848 think some are pipes

[@dima9739]

I just wanted to say that if you need some special metric hydraulic hoses or fiitings just hit me up, I work in a Company that provides this in germany and I am always happy to help you John to get large Marge back to her old shine 😁

[@georgebishop6745]

Very nice of you! It's Jon by the way.

[@Alilretard1]

@@ezze7540 You can tell by the Hearts in the comments that he does read/see these comments. Eventually the channel will be to big for that but not yet.

[@paul4124]

Good on you mate.

[@Ngarepairercar1990]

Hello

[@argonthesad]

This channel has evolved into one of the best mechanic repair shows on KZbin.

[@destroyer5656]

Pacific Northwest hillbilly is also equally awesome

[@chrispy3866]

Can’t wait to see new fresh glass for the cab, and at least a new seat cover or new seat?!? Spring for it Jon, nothing is better than a well tuned machine that you control in comfort!

[@golletim]

I want to see him get some glass, a seat, and paint it with new decals...maybe c&c equipment could give him a break on the decals. I think it should look as good as it works.

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

I've been thinking the same for a few weeks now - those parts badly need replacing.

[@ChuckNorriz1122]

I like how John shares the cost of his repairs. I also believe that machine will be 50lbs lighter with all the crud that has been cleaned off. Great video!

[@Frank-Thoresen]

And a clean excavator doesn't catch fire easily. Camarata learned it the expensive way. This size excavator would need at least two big fire extinguishers.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

@@Frank-Thoresen First and foremost it does need dry, oilfree surfaces and no leakage bringing back the crud. Extinguishers are just the last resort. You want to make sure You do not need any by maintaining and cleaning as regularly and properly as people that already had a machine going up in flames right before their eyes tend to do it. Jon did slide through his learning curve as well already, by the way.

[@Asdayasman]

Weight savings are a clear concern on a machine of this size used for these purposes.

[@billdoodson4232]

The thing that always brings me back is the fact that a good number of other channels I watch are of decent mechanics/machinests fixing "farmer" repairs. This channel is about a farmer doing more than a decent job of fixing other mechanics repairs. Some of the jobs you undertake are definitely in the "character forming" category.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

👌same here. After a couple of Jon-clips You start to wish "farmer-repairs" would be like that in Your regular machine shop or official dealership's workshop round the corner.

[@removechan10298]

"character forming" repairs... that's a very apt way of saying it.

[@GaryT1952]

The fact that in spite of all the difficulties you incur, your narration is "family friendly" with no F-bombs or profanity is miraculous...whether it is careful editing or incredible self control...you are a better man than me Jon!

[@paul4124]

Yup, l could have sworn that a couple of naughty words would have been forthcoming on this one.

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

@@paul4124 We would likely learn LOTS of new Words if he did a Bloopers Reel at the end of each Video showing us the recordings he did NOT include in the final Video... 😄😁😆😅😂🤣

[@gepettoe]

I love Fridays sitting down after work to eat supper and watch FC. One of the best youtube channels there is.

[@robertmiller341]

Yep fastest hour-ish of my week

[@chopsjazz1]

I gotta say, your camera work (placement) made it really easy to follow your progress throughout this whole repair series.

[@MelODeon-l9b]

It looks like you're a prime candidate for a hand-pumped hydraulic hose crimper at this stage! I run an Italian made one and carry a small selection of Gates one-piece fittings in 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" BSP (by far the most common type here), and a few meters each of the three sizes of hose. It's invaluable for diy hydraulic stuff around the farm on the many and various pieces of old equipment here. Looking on Amazon, I'm seeing (Chinese, I assume) similar machines for around $700 complete with dies. $1000 or so would buy the machine and a nice starter supply of hose and JIC fittings. I still go to my local hydraulic shop for odd stuff and to replenish my fittings and hose stock, but being able to do repairs/replacements at home, and on the machine without having to disassemble everything, is invaluable.

[@nathanshaffer3749]

Hey John, I actually live near you in Cville. I recently put together a crimper for eaton/weather-head dies. if you buy hose and fittings bulk you could probably do it for well under 500. I am not sure what the best way to contact you other than in the comment section, but I would be happy to loan it out.

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

Silly to still be crimping. It only makes sense for OEM. Repair never should be crimp.

[@robertI153]

⁠crimping is a cost effective quick reliable way to repair hydraulic hoses

[@motoXjake]

I see all sorts of presses with dies used on FB market place regularly for 200 all the way to a grand

[@gerwinwentink2294]

New din couplings you can also turn by hand. Its only when they are mounted too thight the male flare/threads deform outwards and making it difficult to turn

[@kugelbrot7576]

Yes exactly this. @FarmCraft101 Especially since DIN fittings dont have to be tightened that much. The hoses on the joysticks(12 light) for example have to be tightened to 27.3lbs-ft

[@Diebog]

Man I have watched almost every video you have made and let me say I am astonished at your dedication. I work on this kind of stuff too and for me to stop and setup camera shots every step of the way would drive me insane as I just want to get the job done. Then you have to take hours and hours editing everything, putting extra explanations on the video, it all comes together so well. I really like your style and applaud your efforts. You don’t skip over mistakes and stuff like others do, you throughly explain what your doing and your thought process which helps me and I’m sure many others to mentally attack problems like you do. I’m glad you do these videos and don’t get too overwhelmed with them. You have a loyal audience who also feel as I do. Thanks for your hard work Jon. I seriously look forward every Friday to your videos. When I see them pop up it’s like getting a present 🎁 Keep it up!

[@RanmaSal]

The thing that interests me is your troubleshooting methodology. You're not afraid to show you fail. Really appreciate your video format.

[@joedoakes8307]

FarmCraft101 and Jesse Muller are two of the Best and most engaging Channels on Utube !

[@markbrown6236]

Correct.

[@ChuckNorriz1122]

Agreed!

[@megape95]

Dont forget ants pants. Jesse's videos are getting so long i dont watch them anymore

[@Netlogic.]

Yeah it's too bad Camarata went off on a weird tangent

[@margaretwilkinson9140]

well said! my two favorites as sell.

[@remital6834]

John is an expert many things but much credit goes to his video editing. Sound, lighting, detailed views, high speed where needed, illustrations perfectly timed and storyline. I watch a lot of videos and his are as professional as it gets.

[@RCrockford3]

@5:35 "I hope they're not something ridiculous." I like your optimism, Jon.

[@tjshine7444]

Love your videos! Being a Hospital Corpsman, the broken windows on Marge are terrifying to me because one slip or bump could send your arm through the opening surrounded by that glass. If you're not going to replace it soon, you could take the rest of the broken glass out to lessen the danger. Be careful!

[@TheGrimReaper1]

That 360 is really lucky it has you as the new owner. Thank you for looking after the welfare of the lovely digger, I’m sure it will work its socks off for you later . All the best from England.

[@richardbaumeister466]

You will go down in my history as being the ONLY person ever to make use of crows feet. I have a set and have never needed to use them ever! Congratulations!

[@daleolson3506]

I have used mine a bunch on hydraulic and oil systems.

[@barrygrant2907]

You've never worked on B-52s.

[@barrygrant2907]

@@mmm365 Some of those old B-52s would make Large Marge look hospital clean. Especially the old tall-tail black ones.

[@lucilleking7495]

@@barrygrant2907 no, but I love their music. LOL.Gord

[@rexmyers991]

As an aircraft mechanic I use crow feet at least once a month - not often but, boy, when ya need em they are invaluable.

[@peterwalton1502]

Jon, I am England and was going to save watching this till tomorrow but I could not wait so watching it now before I go to the pub 😊😊

[@hellofromtheuk3642]

No I am England

[@jonvaluk]

Stand aside, I am England.

[@joshuban]

There can be only one England. Some of these Englands are imposters.

[@patrick55371]

Every time I see a new video from You, I hit the like button, and then play.😁 I am 33 years old, from Romania, and I have worked for 4,5 years on hydraulic sistems . Yes, All of these fittings are a pain to work with, I know. Keep up the good work and God help you and your family. Salut

[@ericsmith1673]

Hello it seems we are living a parallel life. I have several old monuments that I am returning to service. I am solving my hydraulic issues slightly differently. My stuff is a mix of everything also. First I bought a portable hydraulic hose crimper. It’ll do up to 1” fittings. Then I came across 1/2 R2 hydraulic hose on sale shipped to my house for $19.99 per 50’ role so I bought 3. Then I found the crimp barrels for 1/2” hose for $2.36 each. Now I can make any hose I need and reuse the odd fittings without waiting. The crimper was a bit expensive($750) but I feel with all the different machines I play with it will pay for itself. As a side note I offered to make hoses for some of my neighbors to help offset my investment. So far I am thrilled with the outcome. I so enjoy your channel. Like I say I have all the same issues but different paint colors. Great job sir.

[@wg8304]

Congratulations on the progress! I appreciate creators who get through a project once started!

[@jr56440]

I'm really enjoying the cleaning steps of your projects. There's just something enjoyable about watching a job get done right.

[@markbacker7862]

The amount of patience you have for working on anything such as that or similar to it is almost beyond comprehension. What you have is the patience of a saint. You’re sort of like a guide dog for a blind person.I don’t know if patience is something that is possibly hereditary or if it’s a learned behavior. Well whichever way it is that humans have it or get it, you most definitely have it & without a shadow of a doubt that’s a good thing. I may have just given up almost as soon as or just after attempting to try to get into it if I was in your shoes. Only solving that on the excavator to me seems like you’ve cleared a literal mountain of confusion out of the way & made the machine much easier to operate all at the same time. Hopefully you’ll be well on your way to having confusing things taken care of & maybe that will make true problems easier to take care of (other leaks, groans & squeals, doing replacement of broken or worn out assemblies or pieces, etc.) then you might be able to actually use it to get some jobs taken care of. I’m sure I’ll never own 1 of those but listening to & seeing your explanations seems to make things simpler. Another great video, content, job, process of elimination leading to a solution & thanks for taking the time to capture your work o video!!!!!!!!!!🤬😡😊😊😊

[@cradd00]

I have to say, I have a lot of respect for you not losing your cool during this video. If it was me this video would be so full of beeps for cussing and swearing that it probably wouldn’t make much sense or have no audio at all. So kudos to you, good job!😂

[@martymart3681]

Maybe I take for myself the benefit of your victory's on those hydrolik kis kis thing of your's... but you are far more patient and respectfull on that giant monster of steel and rubber than I ever be. I have washed twice my hands just watching this video. The simplicity of it all is mixed with the complexity of having all those fitting's where it should be is surrely a joke set up by the most devilminded angel-eyed son-off-a-gun. Respect!

[@JarheadCrayonEater]

Man, this reminds me so much of working for Rolls-Royce on their development jet engines built in England but we tested them in the States. We had to adapt everything from BSP, to NPT, to AN. Trying to connect the hydraulic skid to our test stand and then test stand to the jet engine was always a nightmare! At one point we also had a German engine (BR-725), which made things worse, because we had all three kinds of region specific fittings.

[@RossReedstrom]

Huh - who built your test stand? My Dad worked for ASE (Aero Systems Engineering) out of St. Paul, MN for decades, building test stands the world over. Though if you were working on development engines, you probably had an RR custom stand.

[@JarheadCrayonEater]

@@RossReedstrom, MDS Aero out of Canada designs/builds all/most RR test facilities, and they used RR specs to keep our test stands compatible with those in England and other places around the world. That way all the engine and most of the support equipment could be transferred and used anywhere. However, our test stand (Stennis Space Center) was the only one in the U.S., and unique since it is the only outdoor test facility RR has (took over for Hucknall, England facility). We had a mix of QD's on the stand and often the tooling we used was prototype, with British and/or some other European brand of hardware. Made for an interesting and informative time figuring that puzzle out every time we changed engines or test configs!

[@removechan10298]

I saw this video and thought "YES!! A bonus video!" Then I realized... a whole week has gone by. A WHOLE WEEK. Damn, weirdly this week has been a week and a half, but I have been so distracted and busy that it feels like yesterday I watched your other video. So wild. It took your video to make me realize it's the end of the week. THANK YOU!

[@RBGHotRodDad]

I have worked on my equipment that was leaking a lot of hydraulic fluid. I've tried many different cleaners/degreasers as well as experimental combinations of them all. After many years of cleaning i found that Simple Green worked the best on removing hydraulic fluid. It's easy on my skin, smells good and is environmentally friendly.

[@erikcourtney1834]

Makes you wonder if it would be easier to just learn the other pattern During swapping control hoses. Then when your finished your glad you did it. I can run both but I prefer SAE. It just feels more natural. Makes you appreciate newer machines with diverter valves.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Hey Jon - Another great video! I just wanted to take the time to tell you how much I appreciate the camera work. I have my own channel for wrenching and stuff, so I know how difficult it is to get a camera in just the right spot in a confined area, and I know it might double the amount of time needed to complete a simple task. Anyway, it's much appreciated. Keep 'em coming. Scott

[@CliffordStaley]

I wonder if your wife is like mine. I can work for 20 hours to fix something, proudly announce I swapped those … and she says that’s nice. The beauty of watching your videos is learning someone else feels the pain…and the joy.

[@larrybartlett7419]

The very first thought that came into my head was to trace the lines back from both cylinders simple. I worked for a company that had quick coupler set up on those hoses so they could switch from cat controls to John Deere controls quickly. Some old guys still use John Deere controls, which is what you are used to. All new machines are now set up standard to cat controls . I can switch from cat controls to John Deere controls in my brain easily, not many people can do it, but with a little concentration, it’s very easy for me. Many years of operating. Over three decades.

[@douglasburford8452]

During my 55 years in heavy equipment repair, I worked as a J I Case field service tech for 14 years. I am well acquainted with your Poclain 170. I have changed control patterns numerous times. I went to a customer who had previously owned JD equipment so he wanted JD controls on his new Case (Poclain) excavator. He stated that control patterns should be standardized. I replied 'they have been standardized. It is known International controls. John Deere is different'. Currently most machines have a selector valve so the control patterns can be changed in seconds without disconnecting any hoses.

[@markthecraneman8465]

I work on cranes and sometimes our systems will syphon the tank when a hose is removed... I always just take the lid off the tank filter which breaks the syphon.. might be useful to you. Cheers

[@bobsandone3108]

I'll bet when other little boys were playing with dolls, you were out helping dad repair the transmission !! You're unbelievable !!

[@handyguy480]

Its obvious that switching the hoses around was quite the job but its obvious that you're happy with the results, good job. Marge has been a very entertaining video for folks from several countries. I have sure enjoyed it! New cab glass and a new cushion seat and you will be one happy and proud farmer. KC

[@Bucheery]

Not sure about the others, but I watch your videos for entertainment in the first place, and then to learn from your experience and knowledge. Seriously, the sarcasm alone combined with your sincere feedback is worth waiting for your content. Please accept this feedback, I enjoy your repair video story timeline more than the actual repair completion. Meaning, just shoot as you repair and please do jump between different repairs in the same video while waiting for parts, it creates thriller and mystery to wait with you and see what gonna happen in your next video. Your previous videos had multiple repair job that kept completing as you go (shoot and upload). For me, it is not necessary to wait for parts and shoot in separate timelines to get a complete repair. I did not feel that you are focusing on building a tutorial channel, or complete A to Z guides. Additionally, As a content creator, it would benefit you more as well to shoot and upload as you go, following the actual timeline. Sorry for the long comment, final thought, what make your repairs unique is the story behind it, the waits, the headaches, finding the parts, the pain whether physical or mental AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, the FIRES :D

[@andjuju6476]

Just reading the comments shows you what a brilliant mechanic/teacher/ filmmaker this guy is.

[@bkdwar5138]

Because of your video's I decided to buy a skid steer. I bought a 1976 international 3200b. I would of never done it but after watching you I feel comfortable with any repairs that come along. I'm sure it's going to be an adventure!!!! Thankyou again for video's!!!!!

[@bigguns45acp]

I prefer Backhoe controls as well. I recently ran a John Deere mini and they had the forthought to add a switch in the cab where you opened a key locked panel, flip a hydraulic valve switch and boom, backhoe controls. Love all these videos.

[@MichaelAllanFrancisSheaver]

As always, thank you for taking us along in your troubleshooting and resolution of obscure (to non-seasoned mechanics like us) issues! I always learn a ton of new and unexpected things in every video, and am very grateful for having found this channel. You have the gift of being a fantastic shop teacher and I am so glad to be your student here on #YTU (KZbin University)!

[@ericpeterson336]

Salvaging and repurposing equipment originally destined for the scrapyard is a great mission. Nice work!

[@woodworker3122]

I found the whole process really informative and interesting. Thanks for the great entertainment and learning. Also your camera work is excellent. I always feel like I am right there with you. 😊

[@Ragnvald-kn6ok]

Thank you for using the SI-system too, so we europeans understand your dimensions. 🙂 The best time on Friday evenings to be able to follow your videos.

[@toushal.s]

Been loving this series of fixing so far. Wish other were like you.

[@garymcintyre6507]

Don`t you just love it when the oil runs down your arm to your arm pit then continues to the belly button and depending on the flow rate, you just know what gets it next, been there done it and don`t miss it.

[@kubaczek20]

Thanks to those oil leaks she is well preserved 😂

[@DuaneMckenzie80]

We call that self lubricating. 😂

[@flanagan1501]

😂 You can't say that about to many Marge's we run across!

[@iainhetherington4608]

Feeling your pain mate , I’m a backhoe guy and all the older equipment is usually set up ISO , you just can’t be efficient when you try to change , Good video Cheers from Aus

[@jimbeckettplay]

Nice job, Jon. I enjoy watching you take on the knuckle busters (brain busters, too). I kept telling you to trace out the lines, and change them at the pilot valves, but it was like you couldn't hear me, or something. Glad to see you got it handled in the end.

[@publicclammer]

I am for sure too old to confront a tangled mess like you are dealing with, Jon! Love your work!

[@1983Macgyver]

27:39 Yes this is the P (pressure) and T (tank) diagram showing main feeds and returns tand not the actual steering diagram. Just like you mention. Best regards, Automation engineer, Norway 😊

[@sebastianleicht]

The DIN threads are Diner then the UNF or BSP ones with same diameter and need less force to tight up. For that "Americans" tend to torque them down to much (by feeling) and then the DIN-threads begin to run hard as hell. I own a old miniexcavator hat was fixed by the previous owner with every thing thy had laying around. Every thing is Adapter from DIN to BSP to UNF and vice versa. What a funny mess! Large Marge is very impressive. Nice to see someone taking good care of her and hope fully see her doing what she's made for: heavy digging! Good job man!

[@ramosel]

I certainly agree with the change. I came to the world of heavy equipment after I retired. I learned on a Kubota backhoe/SAE. When I got my Cat excavator of course it was Cat/ISO. I knew it had to change but dreaded this conversion. Thankfully it was electric controls and it was just a flip of a bit on the control panel. I’ve often wondered what it could have been. Now I know. I can feel YOUR pain and not my own. Thanks for taking one for the team.

[@ralfkrupp7348]

Hello John, I'm from Germany and have been watching your videos for a while. Very interesting. For us, of course, it's exactly the other way around. We “think” metric and have screw connections in metric and DIN. They are cheaper here. Of course we also have US and English versions. The fact that the DIN screw connections cannot be turned by hand is usually because they were tightened too tightly. Especially the light version. Then the thread is a little elongated. Keep it up.

[@vcurtis2061]

I am truly enjoying your Large Marge series

[@franciscocerutimahn]

John, hope you get to HALF A MILLION subscribers soon ! You really, really deserve it. Cheers from Chile !

[@rixtrix11]

8mm is virtually 5/16", not 3/8" , 10mm is slightly larger than 3/8". Love the content and insightful DIY, no "rigging"!

[@idontknow31212]

Here(In Germany) the DIN fitting (DIN 10L 90° DN8) costs a whopping 2,75€ if I buy a single one. that is around 3$. The beauty of the DIN stuff ist that all externally threaded parts double cutting ring connection(same working principle as Swagelok). it is NOT a compression fitting, these are much less reliable. Though the type you had where the Fitting on the tube is connected via a cutting ring is more or less discontinued. said part comes with a fixed Cone nowadays... The whole system is a bit complicated to wrap your head around at first, but once you understand it, it is very nice to work with!

[@morganwilson4717]

FFwd to 34:20 to get a sneak peek of the view through Jon's hydro colored glasses 😎 coming soon to the merch shop.

[@martylost167]

Merry Christmas! Heater is next with the cold coming in. Great job!

[@paul4124]

And maybe the cab glass too.

[@rp1645]

Thank you for showing the trouble of swapping control patterns. You talked about what the dipper and bucket names are called in manual 😊 on my old Bucyrus Erie operator manual for the 30-H They call those ( wrist) for bucket and ( Dig) For dipper 😊 on my 1978 Dynahoe-190 the two control levers are called ( Twin-A- Trol) in my operator manual. If the Dynahoe did not have the (4) lever function control on backhoe The two lever control pattern from factory was the same way you wated to switch to With boom on left and dipper on right. On the 4 pattern control on a Dynahoe it was set up like case control with 4th lever on right for swing 😊 YES the difference manufacturer called the dipper and bucket many different name call outs in manual. 😊

[@donprater2754]

The tenacity you possess is unmatched.

[@darellsunderlin4670]

I think you deserve an award for keeping the hydraulic fluid off the camera while you were underneath it !!!!

[@opendstudio7141]

This Herculean effort rejuvenating this piece of worn out equipment has a global following. Definitely makes for some interesting heavy content.👍

[@chrissargent8398]

I did a spool valve conversion on an end loader. I had zero experience with hydraulic fundamentals.. A big learning curve for someone who hasn't looked at any hydraulic repairs. There are a lot of different fittings and conversions to deal with. The spool specs need to match the machines design, or it won't perform as intended. It took me quite a while to research what I needed. I ended up needing to build a new bracket to mount the spool valve and then adapt the hoses to accommodate the new configuration. Mad respect to John!

[@chinaman4639]

DIN forever!!! No seriously, the DIN (Deutsche Industrie Norm = German Industry Standard) is always a pleasure. Everything is standardized and has a lot of perks that other standards didn't think about.

[@smca7271]

Hours of entertainment in this beast...when you said "just" have to swap hoses on stick...I thought of mine,every time I have to tighten or loosen a hose,they all have to come off and go back on in a certain order...but fixed is fixed.

[@user-yt2nj8kc7q]

Exciting stuff, I was glued to the screen the entire 1:15:53

[@prinzeugenvansovoyen732]

with braided lines you can put a charger on the fitting and find it with a multimeter if you screw off the line to isolate it first

[@inkman996]

Tried this in the past and all that happens is everything metal the line touches becomes energized. By far the easiest way to trace lines is to disconnect the ends and feed a fish tape through them.

[@rickster366]

Even with the costs and work this will make a great machine for your farm. Plenty of size and power for your needs and had thumb . Think you made a wise choice and investment. As always thank you for bringing us along !! Best wishes!

[@pfootball6363]

It's so different watching your videos. I grew up working on a farm with a grandfather who's philosophy seemed to be if it's leaking oil it's got oil. I don't think we had a single piece of equipment that didn't leak. If course he also put my dad through the schooling to be an agricultural mechanic just so he could have the free labor to food all the crap he always broke of course usually after my had finished a 10 hour work day

[@andymann9861]

Grat job, John. I’ve run into the same problem with controls being 180 out of what you’re used to. There should be a universal mandate that all manufacturers have to follow so that an experienced operator can smoothly transition from one machine to the next. It would increase productivity for customers.

[@marstondavis]

John's figuring things out as he goes. He's doing the best he can and learning some valuable lessons along the way. It must be FRIDAY. I love this channel.

[@Fatamus]

HELLO I’m the driver of the struggle bus I just wanted to welcome you aboard. 🤣😂🤣

[@eric_seguin]

I wish I had the ability to take as good of care of my stuff as you do. As it is, I paid someone to change my oil because I can't get under the truck and now I have an oil leak. Thank you for your videos Jon.

[@bobmcdougal738]

You are one of the most patient people I have ever seen. Most entertaining. Thank you.

[@benjamincresswell3713]

Hey Big Jon, Nice work on the controls. I've never run an excavator so I wouldn't know, but to me, it seems like it'd be just like driving a fork truck where the steering is reversed. You just get used to it. However I do understand how it is possible to go the wrong direction and cause damage as a contractor building a building for my Dad came back from lunch and we watched him smack his bucket into the cement block wall and take out a 1/4 days work. He looked up and said " Too many Mar Toonies at lunch I guess." Dad just laughed and I was too dumb to really understand that to a contractor it wasn't much. OK Big Jon nice video great going thru all the logic and the logical things to do. As long as you're comfortable with it, it's a great improvement. Carry on. ben/ michigan

[@NetTopsey]

The saga of Large Marge continues. Cool content. The problems with Large Marge are very reminiscent of issues that arise in the tank repair and restoration videos I watch. No surprise of course, there are only so many solutions to moving large heavy metal machines. Thanks for sharing

[@peter-hr1gl]

Would like to get an understanding from design engineers if the sole reason they make all this stuff neither easily accessible nor easy to repair. I can only assume it's due to cost. THeir original designs probably had some element of both of those things and the bean counters got ahold of their design estimates and they were told to rework the design to make it cheaper to build. Let the CUSTOMER worry about maintenance.....SO most customers don't worry about maintenance. They run these things until they don't run and some will repair at that point while others will sell the piece of equipment (or just leave it in a field because they fully depreciated it and wrote it off anyway). SO glad to see you fixing this stuff and cleaning it up as it should be. WHile not fully restored, definitely BETTER than how you found it. I appreciate that approach and its why I subscribe to this channel. Also appreciate your thorough explanations of process. Soon you will be at 500k subscribers and that is well-deserved IMO.

[@charlottebeck7642]

Thank you John for taking the time to make fantastic videos, look forward to watching them. The series on large marge basically explains why big excavators are only worth scrap money. 😮😅

[@robboone4367]

I know absolutely nothing about trackhoes and very little about hydraulics, but I'll tell you that I'm glued to your videos from beginning to end!

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Hey John that was a great video thanks. I enjoyed the tracing the lines and when you said the controls were backwards I thought straight away it was the joysticks which proved to me that I understood the system. It will be interesting to see how much you have spent on the machine when you’re finished to see if it was worth it. Personally, I think it will be. Cheers mate, Stuart 🇦🇺

[@Capri-Daniel]

Hey Jon, thank you for providing us with these interesting Videos each week, highly appreciated! 💪🏼I'm really looking forward to them each and every time. 😃 When ever you should run into trouble with "Large Marge" and her European/German parts, be it with sourcing your beloved DIN-connectors, metric hoses or parts and literature for the Deutz engine just send me a message and I will be happy to find them for you. Please keep up your amazing work! Best regards, Daniel

[@suecrothers9041]

Enjoy your videos! Not sure how you figure out how to fix all this stuff but you always do!😮

[@Buckdeplorable]

I'm always amazed how you stay so composed while fighting the numerous problems.

[@karlmckinney8469]

Your patience is amazing. I would be banging my head against the wall

[@CedarOutpost]

I see your pinned comment that you wanted to match the backhoe controls. Makes sense now. Most of use the ISO pattern of bucket/boom on right hand and stick/swing on left hand.

[@Ian-iu2tl]

Awesome, John!! I am suffering from vicarious back spasms. I am with you in spirit. 🙃

[@nathanmiller5209]

appriciate the time you take to film this for us Jon Thank You Sir.

[@all_the_moga]

I abso-freckin'-lutely love your torque wrench! "Click!"

[@elu1]

This channel hooked me, even though I have no mechanical knowledge whatsoever, because John has an incredible ability to explain what he's doing step by step. Watching him fix things is almost therapeutic. Thanks John!

[@jameshisself7375]

Great series on the Marge. It's amazing, it almost makes it worth it to take on dilapidated old machinery just to use to make more content for the channel. Almost.

[@dabiggerg]

Might want to try some oil hydraulic leak tracer UV dye helps future maintenance.

[@coniferman1313]

Another amazing effort. Given my skills, the solution would have been to get used to operating the machine as it came from the factory.

[@tomfeldkamp4554]

Jon, you are an amazing guy!! Make sure you add CONTORTIONIST to your list of many skills. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

[@nineteenandfortyone]

Excellent video! What I like most is how logic rules the day. It looks like Marge will be wanting a new coat (of paint) before too long. She certainly isn't the worn out old thing she was when you got her!

[@donpampel3332]

I have to give you a lot of credit on this trick. Not to many guys that are not factory trained could pull this one off. Enjoy all of your videos. Thanks.

[@JamesBrown-c5x]

Hi John Really enjoy your channel one of my favorites. Not much shies you away from fixes Always watching for new content and learn from your experiences and in depth commentary I had similar wishes and issues with my Komatsu mini x . I just switched hoses and hard lines connections located on the boom. Very accessible no parts required and very little time. But you.”GOT ER DONE” Keep up the good work and a great channel Always learning new things and approaches (and l’m almost 84 with a background in construction, farming and mechanics) from your channel. Jim B in Pa