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[@SalvageWorkshop]

I think that NEED is a relative term... of COURSE you NEEDED it! That's gonna be an AWESOME machine! I'm looking for one myself! I look forward to seeing you use that beast!

[@OakesProject]

I agree with you. You have a great channel also. Looking forward to your next upload!

[@wanabetruckerdave3776]

" you NEEDED it! That's gonna be an AWESOME machine ", agreed. For the amount you payed vs the condition its in, i'd say it worth putting a hydraulic thumb on it. Heck you might become the new LD18 of Pennsylvania with that machine. 😎

[@safffff1000]

Of course you need for content to get more views to buy more toys

[@luckyrobp]

What happed to your traxcavator? It stopped at part 18.

[@2LateIWon]

Hey get back to working on that fork lift wheel loader. Lol. Just kidding love your channel. This channel your channel and Andrew's are by far my most favorite channels on KZbin

[@garyduquette1784]

Wow the cab has windows!!! The trac stayed on, no hoses blew off and it runs!!!! I’d say you did great!

[@DieselCreek]

RIGHT?!?!? weird!

[@DMHRC]

SHHHHH! It'll hear you! 😂

[@okiekidd6091]

Yes and no squealing belts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@1959sdl]

@@okiekidd6091 But is has a huge exhaust leak. Mandatory for Diesel Creek equipment.

[@okiekidd6091]

@@1959sdl Very true thanks for pointing that out. Have a good day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FarmCraft101]

That’s a great find Matt. I’ve been looking for one myself, but not quite that big. Thanks for sharing.

[@pamike4873]

The relief on the hydraulic tank is so you don't take a bath when you change the filter or have to open it up for whatever reason. That's a damn fine machine my friend. Can't wait to see it on a project.

[@SuperZylar]

yep, and the sleight over pressure in the tank keeps it from cavitation the pump.

[@pamike4873]

@@SuperZylar Yepper. Cavitation will destroy a pump quicker than anything else. Even with gear pumps, each tooth creates a low pressure area on the back side. Heck water boils at room temperature under a vacuum, yet in a nuclear reactor, despite seeing temps way above 212°, the high pressure raises the boiling point so far it won't boil. It's pretty wild really.

[@ctdieselnut]

@@pamike4873 I believe I've heard from salesman that a pressurized system helps keep down dust/water ingress. If it wasn't sealed it would breathe a bit in and out correlating to temp going up and down. Even when its sitting. About nuclear reactors, I saw on a documentary about types of reactors, some run up to 600-800° f, but don't boil because it's under so much pressure. Same reason why car coolant loops are run pressurized, to increase the boiling point. Totally different kettle of fish as to why a ex reservoir runs pressurized. I never thought of it decreasing cavitation, but makes sense.

[@megape95]

Mitsubishi engines are great, they will last at least 20.000 hours when maintained. This one seems to be, and it starts great. Dont forget to change out the swing oil. Water will get in the bottom of it and ruins the lower bearing. Especially when it has been sitting for a while. All in all plenty of life left in her. Another 6000 hours is no exeption. Maybe get the hydraulic oil tested so you dont have to replace all of it, maybe half of the capacity of the tank is enough since it doesnt seem discolored. Saves you some $. Oil gets expensive pritty quick. Company i work for doesnt even bother changing hydraulic fluid. Since the hydraulic tank is under some presssure the oil doesnt "wear out" as quick as normal

[@pamike4873]

@@megape95 Absolutely. This excavator having less than 7,000 on it will last Matt forever. Unless he starts his own excavation company with me, that is. Then the hours go by pretty quick, lol.

[@Tiger351]

The exhaust manifolds on those Mitsubishi engines are known for cracking like that, other than that they're pretty bulletproof. Same engine was used in Mitsubishi medium trucks and you'll kill the rest of the truck before you kill the engine, just make sure to get yourself some metric tools before you try to work on it, all metric fasteners same as a Yanmar.

[@larrywalker7759]

Pretty sure Matt has all the Metric tools by now except a 10mm socket, and every mechanic in the world is missing a 10mm socket.

[@jamesleaty7308]

All things are metric. my 2000 taurus, my 2006 brother of yours f250. All metric. 36mm socket for f250 fuel filter. I drove for Pepsi for 24yrs.

[@jamesleaty7308]

@@larrywalker7759 FYI. I have more than a few 10mm, I keep it by default on my drives I have found more than couple 10mm, that I lost. Randomly, a couple of 8mm down the battery box void, I also have the GM battery tool.

[@Tiger351]

@@larrywalker7759 yeah I've had to replace more than a few 10mm sockets before today. 🤣

[@kennethbolton951]

You can almost feel a machine purring with satisfaction at being useful again.

[@m35a2ww]

A Thumb! Matt, exhaust manifolds usually crack from high exhaust temps. On a charge cooled engine, look at the charge pipes/clamps, cooler and intake manifold area for leaks. Newer engines use a ductile iron for the exhaust manifolds. Even using Ni rod, the casting will crack again right next to the repair. Best bet is new. Nice score!

[@tommywestway]

Matt, I second the addition of a very useful Thumb.

[@philobeddoe5214]

It is like watching one of those hoarder estate cleanups where you wonder how the hell a dude could wind up with so much wacky stuff after 40 years. Except you get to see it happen step by step on this channel.

[@SurvivalSchoolHouse]

Lol, spot on, I love it!

[@KingOfKYA]

@@SurvivalSchoolHouse oh if your looking for that content go look up musty1 his stuff gets super odd. And his part store sesames be thouses of junked engines in way too many different hordes.

[@mountainmangarage7572]

Played any squash lately Philo? Hows Clyde doing these days?

[@Doitgood52]

Ha! Andrew Camarata is a great example of that.. but his stuff ALL WORKS! He only sells cranes that fall over cliffs 😂🤣

[@philobeddoe5214]

@@Doitgood52 I have concerns when I saw drone footage over the mountaintop that Andrew bought recently. It is starting to look like an equipment yard where one doesn't belong.

[@jasonbrookshire9951]

I use to work for Kobelco in Calhoun Ga where they built the excavators from 2003 to 2009. I set the swing motors and built the small valves ,control valves for them. The pressure release valve on the hydraulic tanks was used when you lowered the boom down to the ground for changing the hydraulic hoses out .. it helped to relieve some of the pressure off the lines

[@mitchelldecker7771]

I’d say that the first upgrade after you do the necessary maintenance and repair should definitely be a thumb. I’ve always felt that excavators are a bit useless without one lol. Excellent find.

[@mille666]

Doesn't letsdig18 have his own brand of thumbs?

[@richardc3208]

Well said

[@dwitcraft]

aren't we all?

[@hopingforthebest1.9]

Ive got 2 myself, Ive found them to be pretty useful, typing this out would be so much harder without them

[@FPRTuning]

thumb is useless, get a rototilt and be done with this

[@patrickcolahan7499]

Nice Matt, that is going to be a great asset. One recommendation, get that exhaust fixed before you use it too much, especially in winter. You don't want to suck any cold air in on shutdown and have it come across those nice hot valves. Looks like the hydraulics operate very smoothly. Makes life much easier. I can't believe you actually got that for the price. Would be nice to add a good thumb. Congrats.

[@1994trav]

I was a Hydraulic technician for SunSource (have a big national presence for hydraulic repair) as a excavator repair tech. The main pump in this machine is the Kawasaki K3V and is a great pump, usually we would start seeing failures around that 10,000 hr mark but stay up to date on your preventative maintenance and cross the fingers. If you ever have hydraulic questions shoot me a message. I worked on the main pumps, swing motors, final drives, travel motors, etc...Enjoy your videos!

[@SeanHodgins]

Its going to look great all cleaned up. The better deal is never the one listed. The things I've gotten from simply saying, "so, what else you got for sale?"

[@bryanblake8607]

And some times little pushes in that direction help or just letting them talk things out help too. I have come across way better deals that way also.

[@alan6832]

It always seems like the really huge ones are cheaper than the little ones. Like the free, giant loader was that way too. Maybe because they are hard to haul? or they intimidate DIY people? where bigger companies want newer? to depreciate etc?

[@rsprockets7846]

@@alan6832 PLUS WHERE THE HECK ARE YOU GONNA STORE A MONSTER LIKE THAT?

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

@@alan6832 the number of people that can invest “maybe money” on an excavator are limited when the units get bigger. It means that it is an operator level person with resources to haul, store, perform repairs, and find enough “make work” projects for while getting the machine into production level fitness.

[@bryanblake8607]

It’s mainly all of what Alan said, most are afraid to mess with the bigger stuff, plus some don’t care to fool with it because they are afraid of the abuse it could have gone through too.

[@jamtv99]

Matt is living the dream for sure! Thanks for all the great content. We are All looking forward to the new shop build.

[@DieselCreek]

You and me both!

[@michaelcameron8904]

Hi Matt, I’m impressed with the purchase. You will be surprised how much work you can do with this machine having the ground weight etc and the extra power. A thumb will be a good addition. I look forward to you working this machine to pay its keep. Bravo from Victoria Australia

[@earlyoung2863]

Michael Cameron: Yeah, I was just thinking, "That Hoe needs a thumb".😝

[@matthewq4b]

Kobelco's are great excavators, you got a heck of deal on that unit. It looks to have been used hard but maintained. A little TLC ought to have it sorted out in no time. The Mitsu 6d-34T is a great engine actually their only weak spot is the exhaust manifolds. I would just get a new manifold as they can be impossible to weld as the cast used is full of crap so it is a real crap shoot if you will be able to weld it and get it to last.. There are lots of low-cost aftermarket knock-offs for that engine since it was used worldwide so finding one should not be too hard..

[@carlthor91]

I second the call for a NEW exhaust manifold. Less grief all round. Best wishes from the far North.

[@jaylast1958]

Really nice sized machine, did he say the $? I'm thinkin 20-25k would be a dam good price in that condition?

[@daveblack5109]

@@jaylast1958 $16,000 - winner!

[@jdxnc04]

Exhaust manifolds are common issue on all Mitsu products, their cars suffer cracking issues too, replaced quite a few over the years.

[@firewalker1372]

Shoot, a little flex seal with fix that crack right up 🤣 😂.

[@stevenlatham4397]

It was cool watching the excavator tracking in high speed, I wish they had a road gear like that sometimes. Now that you and Bradley are done clearing land, you get a big excavator lol. Besides sitting for a while, it seems like the previous owner cared about it.

[@Gyppor]

Looks like a decent running machine, preetty quick, a good buy! Don't forget you have the pin grabber coupler, you can reverse the bucket and scoop forward like a shovel.

[@markhilton2380]

hello matt love the videos here in uk i am a excavator op myself just letting u know the pressure release valve on the hydraulic tank is so when u release a hose or need to work on the system it doesn't blow off when u take a hose or fitting off that all its for many thank for great content cant wait to see then new shop

[@buster81365]

I used to work at Precision Steel &Welding, a steel fabrication company in Siler City, N. Carolina from 1990 to 2001. I was a press brake operator and bent the angles on steel plates for Kobelco and other excavator brands. We made excavator dog houses that hold the rollers on the non- dirt-touching side of the bottom of the tracks. I also bent boom and bucket parts. The hydraulic tank has a pressure relief valve so you can release the pressure when you do a greasing service. The hydraulic tank builds pressure from the hydraulic oil getting hot and expanding plus heating the air inside the hydraulic tank, as air is heated it expands creating pressure. Love your videos. They are never boring. lots of variety.

[@timmosley3331]

That is a good deal! I was thinking you were going to say 20 to 25 or so, after you get her serviced all she needs is a thumb to complete it for doing even more work.

[@noc8076]

Nice find. Degreaser and a hot water pressure washer. Use a 2:1 paint thinner - boiled linseed oil mix and spray or brush on then wipe with a paper towel and the paint will look like new. A new seat or at least a new cover will make for a much nicer cab.

[@onesadtech]

The bucket on the back of your truck really put this thing into perspective! What a unit! Congrats on the purchase, can't wait to see what you do with it! 😁

[@jblob5764]

No kidding. Doesn't look like much on the ground with nothing next to it for scale, but dang that's a heck of a bucket

[@joelaughlin2815]

Put a thumb on it, clean it, n Shazam!

[@tidestacker4674]

Watching the truck spring’s come back up, when he picked the bucket off truck tell s whole story!

[@tidestacker4674]

I love the Big toys!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The pressure washing Video was amazing on this Rig Matt 18:27 @Diesel Creek

[@DZCamaro-kz2vd]

Matt, that's a pretty nice older machine. 7,000 hours ....it still has many hours left in it and the undercarriage will last a long time for you as much as you'll use it. A good detail inside the cab, a seat cover and some paint/body work and you'll be styling. When you paint it, use an airless paint sprayer. I used to paint cranes for Lampson International (crane company) and that is the way to go. More paint material on the machine and WAY faster. I have ran mostly Cat equipment in my career, but I had a favorite loader and it was a old Kobelco and I loved it. It had a single joystick bucket control unlike the Cats with the double levers for the bucket. It would start immediately in the coldest condition no matter what where the Cats were harder starting. I think you made a nice purchase there! You stole that for $16K in my opinion. First thing, I would replace the manifold ASAP. A thumb, a full service, about 6 or 8 gallons of industrial equipment paint and a manifold and you'll be set! You're a very smart, well driven young man with a bright future ahead of you! You're one of my favorite KZbinrs for sure. Love your humor!

[@CorvetteBill364]

He mine also. Matt is a go getter. Unfortunately here lately he has been a go getter something else like parts 😂. I hope he get a ton of hours out of this one…

[@danfallon1247]

Mat wot you going to with it

[@robertstibz9506]

When I was driving these types of machines, they used to weld bits of old cutting edges to the bottom of the buckets to extend the life of them, being a strong point for wear, they need it on old buckets.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The Exhaust Manifold Video on this was interesting also Matt 19:24 @Diesel Creek

[@bangler62]

I've got to believe that this is your best purchase to date for price, condition and usefulness. Knowing your wife's reaction to your past purchases and how intelligent she is, I think she would have knocked you out if you had passed up this deal. It's kinda refreshing to know that the rehab will be minimal and we'll get to see you using it more in short order, even though we love the rehabs as much as anything. Can't wait to hear that repaired manifold make her purr.

[@bobf12]

Yeah, I like the repairs too.

[@AdventureKidsFamily-AKF]

@@stuwest5862 16K

[@kathyscott]

Hubby and I are so excited for your "find". We comment as we watch how great of a job you do as you work. You are a great guy and we enjoy watching all of your projects. Your enthusiasm and joy in the work you do on any size machine you get to work is fun to watch. That was a great buy for you!!!

[@DieselCreek]

Thanks!

[@TrevorHuisman]

I get why people say a machine sitting isn’t good, they know people didn’t take precautions before laying it to rest. But 10 years of not moving is a hell of a lot better than 10 years of wear and tear

[@Double.J]

I can’t wait to see all the videos replacing the exhaust manifold, cleaning it up real good on the inside and out, hammering all the big dents out, replacing rubber seals, all the filter and fluid changes that need changing, etc. Looks like it’ll be a good series!! 😎👍🏻🚜

[@jeggnr.4225]

@DoubleJ It might be a "great" series!

[@KarenL-qt7dy]

Wow, Matt! What a great deal this was! I'm so glad that you found it before Dirt Perfect or Andrew snatched it up! I sure hope this excavator keeps you smiling for many, many years. I sure wish I lived closer so I could help you clean out that cab. Gonna be a beauty when it's all cleaned up. Congrats!!!!

[@ryanbrunell7078]

The words “body work” and “5lb hammer” always work well together

[@dannyhurd1995]

All I can say Matt is you must have a very understanding wife lol. My late wife would go mad if I purchased a new power drill let alone an excavator lol 😂

[@clypeum5063]

might have to get here something nice too next time ;) Or involve her in the fun like Matt with the Jeep!

[@krissswanson]

clypeum his LATE wife….

[@dannyhurd1995]

@@clypeum5063 sadly she passed away a couple of years ago and even as she was laid close to passing she still managed to make jokes about my power tools lol.... She wanted a pressure washer to clean her car and thought you just attached the hose an off you go. She didn't realise it had to be switched on bless her.... Loved her for her gooky mistakes lol....

[@dannyhurd1995]

@@krissswanson its cool bud, he probably didn't notice 👍

[@ralphturner3798]

My wife told me that if I bought one more excavator she was going to leave me. I sure hated to see her go.

[@paststeve1]

Great video! I felt like I was 12 years old again watching a skilled operator working! This machine would have come in REAL handy for that barn and silo demo job some months ago! Congratulations on what looks like a SCHWEET SCORE!

[@paulotts4871]

I worked construction from the 80's to retirement. I once saw an operator hammering a stake in the ground at the limit of his boom and did it so gently the man holding the stake never had to take his hand off.

[@Vegas5302]

Thank you Matt love the videos the only sad part is I’ve watched every video on the channel so I am required to wait till you come out with a new one😂🤷‍♂️ not a bad thing though

[@korydoe4813]

Same here lol

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I watched most 2 times!

[@Dackel33]

Same 😀

[@Maker238DeLoach]

Matt’s the man!

[@DieselCreek]

Glad you like them!

[@mudlitia1210]

Matt I really love watching your projects all you do to them. I don't have any experience with operating heavy equipment but I enjoy watching you work on them and getting them running when they have been setting for years. I recently had a partial knee replacement and found you on here and have been hooked. Can't wait for the next video. Keep on rescuing and reviving . Mid Tenn fan

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video as always Matt 38:00 @Diesel Creek

[@TheGeezzer]

Oh and if I can add, the Mitsibushi (similar to Korean Hyundai) engines are "bullet-proof", they are reliable robust, well-engineered low maintenance units.

[@Storebj0rn]

I’m almost disappointed it’s in such a good shape, gotten used to all your awesome resto vids😂 Seriously, congrats on a great machine!

[@johnking8679]

Looks like you found yourself a "sweet" purchase, Matt !! I was impressed with what you managed to find WITHOUT the repairs needed !! Best wishes to you, Matt - hope you can make some money with that machine, Buddy !! You deserve it !!

[@anthonyfindlay466]

Trust me Matt that excavator is gonna make life a lot easier if not more money, keep at it bro.

[@danwheeler5130]

alot more fun to

[@benstadel182]

Hell yeah! That thing is sweet!!! Looks very good, can’t wait to see it get all cleaned up and maintained. Your channel just rocketed up to most looked forward to watching now!

[@DieselCreek]

Thanks 👍

[@rw-xf4cb]

Has air over hydraulics to push down on the fluid provides some initial boost when operating. Probably a pump for it around the alternator (well for Hitachi UH083) it is......

[@Rockport1911]

Machines sitting for years unused at job sites is a common thing. I think some construction firms leave them there to collect payment for " being on the jobside" even tho the project got delayed for whatever reason. Sadly this also attracts some unwanted guests and vandalism that probably lead to that smashed window... 16:00 I count 15 factory warning stickers on that window, there must be a worker on the assembly line who does nothing else all day then to glue these on there :)

[@steveofire56765]

The "Equipment buying Disease" is strong with this one. Had to track it past the wheel-less unfinished grader? Lol

[@DieselCreek]

waiting on parts for her 😥

[@steveofire56765]

Just busting yer balls 😄. Nice machine! Impressive swing speed. At that price you basically stole it

[@garysprandel1817]

In the vintage/antique shaving community we called it RAD or SCAD or Razor Acquisition Disorder or Shaving Cream Acquisition Disorder. Obviously Matt has a bit of HEAD.🙂

[@mrtowmonster]

@@DieselCreek just think if the grader was done you could use it to plow the snow off the driveway

[@vinces8974]

What a great deal, you can’t even get a clean used car for 16,000 anymore, what a nice machine

[@kevinbutton4580]

We have an identical one at work with 13,350 hours on it going strong...them Mitsubishi 6 cylinders are great man

[@jackmartin7128]

Hi Matt, the idea of the breather on the hydraulic tank is to give you positive supply to your pump, and the pressure relief is if you have to crack the system to change hoses or hydraulic filters also helps with condensation.

[@Hoaxer51]

Hi Matt, everything Matt says is good advice, one other reason a pressurized system is good is if you replace a pump, you can pressurize the system to bleed the pump and lines so you don’t run a pump with air in it. You probably know if you run a hydraulic pump with air in it, cavitation can occur and that will usually cause damage to the pump. Good buy on that excavator, it’s going to be fun watching you work on/with this one!

[@janz6994]

Really nice purchase Matt! Although the sound of the engine seems very strange due to that broken manifold, the machine is likely to give you a lot of profit for some years!!

[@terryrogers1025]

I wouldn’t mind a machine like that. I betting you will never regret the purchase of that machine. I am happy for you sir, good purchase and nice addition to the fleet.

[@sandalhq]

Got to admit, was disappointed that when you drove from the trailer up your drive, you didn't try and open the gate with the bucket! She's a beauty.

[@AndrewShafer]

What a deal! For the price that machine is incredible, the cold start sounded great. Those 6 cyl Mitsubishis are super strong, it will definitely pay for itself

[@jamiebattles276]

I love it love your videos Paint it

[@Ronl53]

Sometimes good things happen to good people. Been a sub for quite some time. I just sat here with a big grin on my face when I saw what you got. Thanks for the videos.

[@v65dreamer]

Just rewatched this video. I had gotten used to The Big Dirty Hoe ALWAYS being on the farm so I was surprised to see that Christine and The Takeuchi were already there when you drove up.

[@madcat4563]

Man I would have a absolute blast cleaning that cab. OCD satisfaction guaranteed. Edit: After bending that hydraulic pump door straight I would personally strengthen it. It looks like you can bend it by just yanking it open. (Especially if the hinges are a bit seized).

[@michaelovitch]

You could call it "Swampy" or "Georgia" Wide tracks and moss everywhere.

[@andrewclarkehomeimprovement]

Definitely Swampy!

[@mal6232]

@@andrewclarkehomeimprovement Or Elsie perhaps?

[@jaysss6842]

It was built in Georgia so that works for a name.

[@zanereinacher7332]

These are great machines, I'm a dealer tech so I know them well, not sure if it's a ore or post minor change -6 machine. Pre minor machines have fewer buttons on the dash, unless it's been replaced. The other indicator is if there's a grommet on the controller.

[@Paleoman52]

I enjoyed this one, you do a great job with your videos. When I see a new one pop up I watch them right away. Good looking machine, you should get a lot of work of that excavator.

[@DieselCreek]

Glad you like them!

[@JohnnyAFG81]

Awesome way to start the weekend! I live vicariously through your cheap deal buys. Keep it up and good luck with the new shop.

[@DieselCreek]

Enjoy!

[@mikeseguin6443]

I wish we had that much snow Mat.Because me and a buddy today shovelled 3 feet of snow off my 24 x 64 house roof.Most snow in a long while.And we still have a least 2.5 months of winter.

[@itsa67]

Perfect Saturday morning video - I love seeing other people get a good deal and getting excited about putting something back in good shape! Matt, I always enjoy your great attitude and tenacity to get anything needed done - very motivational. Keep the great videos coming. I need to head out to my shop now - lol!

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Matt this machine is worth putting some money into. A 25 ton machine is a game changer for you. Maybe you need to start digging ponds like you know who!

[@DieselCreek]

indeed!

[@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC]

Or swimming pools

[@hicksalpha]

@@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC What ever happened to that job..

[@steved2136]

@@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC LOL- I think Matt calls those 'ice skating rinks'... Coming from Australia in a place that even in winter only very rarely drops into single digit (Celsius) degrees- I been to the snow twice in my life and have no plans on ever seeing it again thank you very much...

[@MegaNikola1982]

Excavator without blade is handicap...

[@dbspecials1200]

Old Mitsu engines are fantastic. years ago my sister had an older used Hyundai she got and it had a Mitsubishi engine they were using back then, I was delighted. yours is even better.

[@zachsmith98]

That’s a steal of a deal Matt! Enjoy the new rig, she’s a beauty!

[@zachsmith98]

@@stuwest5862 he said near the end of the video that he paid $16k for it.

[@steveswallows8525]

Matt, if you decide you're gonna keep that machine a thumb would really make a difference on your work capabilities. As good as you seem to be finding bargains you might look for a compatible used one.

[@neubert500]

Your videos never fail to amaze me! Between your skills and the capabilities of your machines truly fascinate me.

[@williamreid2366]

Hay matt great channel enjoy watching your fleet grow 2 things I want to pass on about the kobelco excavators that I have learned (I didn't look through the 2k comments so I may be telling you something you have already learned) First has to do with the swing gear box its very important to get that dipstick out and see if it has oil. The valve? Where the 4 lines that go to your boom lift cylinders there is a seal around that and they are notorious for allowing water into the inside of your swing bearing gear. In the winter the water freezes and will rip the seal out of the bottom of the swing gear box and the results are not good. I have seen it 2 times first hand The other think is the engine no i am not sure if the 250 and the 330 use the same block but on the 330 they have a problem with the rear most main bearing towards the fly wheel breaking. The block will crack above the crank and the crank will have ant least what i saw was 3/4 of an inch of end play front to back again not good. 4 years ago that particular block for the 330 was 42k just for the block. My boss opted to put in an 8.3 Cummins You may want to look into that just to be on the safe side of things Anyway good luck keep up the great work

[@johnking8679]

Matt, you might want to consider the Cummins when it's time to replace the engine......!!

[@williamamtmann7104]

I’m in

[@hardtarget2359]

Mitsubishi motors suck!!!!

[@jimtaylor1204]

My favorite way to spend Saturday morning, a cup of coffee and watching Diesel Creek...

[@DieselCreek]

Morning!

[@sparksalot4950]

Matt, great buy...Christine is gonna feel neglected, no telling what she might do. She is one machine that not many people know how to operate and I would like to see her moving dirt !

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

That would fit right in with Letsdig18's Betty! No DEF! It's cool that you're in the position to be able to pick up machines like this! Always enjoy the teasers! Looks like a larger roller is joining the group!

[@williambryant5946]

I'd check to see if it takes an inner air filter. You've probably thought of that but just making sure. Cheapest you could find and it runs is quite impressive even if it sounds rough. Good video. 👍

[@DieselCreek]

Yes I thought that a bit odd as well! I think It needs one

[@redlight722]

That machine would had made some fast work of that barn and silo you tore down! I can’t wait to see it working.

[@stephensaasen8589]

It's been over 15 years since I've serviced one of those. Alot of memories. I used to work for a forklift dealer that had a construction equipment division. I did periodic maintenance and after hours, sometimes they'd send me out to service one of these. You might check with the dealer but usually those things had an inner secondary engine air filter. Might depend on dirt conditions because most of what I serviced was alot of hours run in dusty conditions. Not sure why Kobelco didn't just vent their hydraulic tanks with a regular style vent unless they were concerned about failure and contamination. Sure might help with moisture prevention keeping the system sealed to avoid condensation. That air relief valve can sure come in handy when changing the hydraulic filter. A feller doesn't want to pop that lid without relieving the air pressure, especially when she's been working hard on a 110° day. Ask me how I know... Nice machine.

[@lalala-oh8fw]

about the air relief valve. some of the construction equipment i have been working on actually have the hydraulic tanks pressurized to help prevent cavitation in the hydraulic pumps by providing a higher static pressure in the feed line.

[@davidkepley4396]

@@lalala-oh8fw you're absolutely right. prevents condensation and cavitation.

[@stephensaasen8589]

@@davidkepley4396 now that I think of it, I wish they did that to Forklifts. I've seen a handful of them over the years that had grey or cappuccino colored hydraulic fluid contaminated with water from outside filtered ventilation. Of course, none of that would happen if the fluid had been changed at recommended intervals or at least a few times over the life of the forklift. All the ones I saw that had this condition were several years old.

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Matt,,,,I didn’t actually need this machine. Matt 65% of my equipment I didn’t actually need. Welcome to the club!

[@wheels2199]

Admitting you have a problem is the first step! 😜😂😂👍 we all have our demons. Lol😂😂

[@KWColorado777]

Feels like a part 2, unit is already operational without any major repairs or even fluid changes. No leaks, hose blow outs, fuel delivery failure, eletrical failure, track/sprocket issues, tranny, mouse houses, etc........... Great find!!! Hopefully Part 1 I mean part 2 won't find any major issues.

[@davidgriffin14]

@21:00, I think the dented door is caused from wind catching it, overextending and slamming against the counter weight.

[@eltonkingsley5617]

Matt, you are going to have to get that later International road worthy so as you can put the new excavator on the low loader. That would be a good video to see all those tools working together.

[@daveching3772]

Hi Matt. It looks like you got yourself a bargain machine that needs a bit of TLC and cleaning. I look forward to seeing more episodes of it working once you get it fully serviced and check out the loose pins and bushes, and you guys get out of winter. Kind regards, Dave from New Zealand.

[@ctdieselnut]

My mechanic always says never mix an old one with a new one when it comes to dual batt systems. You'll end up having to buy both again.

[@andrewscullion8801]

Hi Matt, I run Japanese Diesels here in the UK, as soon as I saw it was a Mitsubishi engine I knew you would have no problem, nice to see you got and great find that you can put straight to work. Over here we are more concerned with Chris's (letsdig18) 'Betty' , lol, shows that sometimes it's always up hill with somethings you buy. Oh, and here we think 35 degrees is arctic weather

[@SudheendraKaranam]

Hope Chris doesn’t give up on old Betty Matt, try and source some thumb for your find - it would be awesome

[@jacobsmith968]

It’s always interesting to hear what people think are cold starts, it was about 20 Deg last night here but Thursday morning it was pert near -40 below without wind chill.

[@vincentecherer6349]

Nice machine. That manifold is not hard to get out at all. And they aren’t terribly expensive

[@twozup1098]

If it’s cast iron- is it worth welding or is that false economy?

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

@@twozup1098 depends on who is doing the welding.

[@oddvardmyrnes9040]

@@dans_Learning_Curve .. Don't you brace cast iron?

[@petergundel2956]

You can weld it, usually you use pure Nickel electrodes. It is not easy, as the high Carbon content in cast Iron, means it is prone to cracking. As a manifold is relatively thin walled, my recomondation is also to get a new one.

[@evilgrin123]

@@petergundel2956 yes your correct. Best to pre-heat the job use either pure nickel or ferro nickel welding rods and slow cool in sand. The pre-heat and slow cooling helps to avoid cracking. Note you cannot machine this type of weld only grind it.

[@roadtested9009]

At first, I thought, "Oh no! He's bought more stuff but dang! That machine doesn't look bad at all. It will clean up nicely. Well bought. I think you would do well to acquire some hydraulic crimpers, dies, fittings and assorted hose sizes as well as an industrial size media blaster and parts cleaner! If I lived near you, I would volunteer to scrub and detail some of that old iron you're accumulating. BTW, I hope your new shop has plans for an overhead crane.

[@edpoints1127]

Flipping OUTSTANDING PURCHASE at a great price. This machine will serve you well with a little love. I've watched all of your videos, all the jobs you've done that would've been a piece of cake with that machine in the fleet!!! I'm sure there will be more now. Keep up the great videos

[@markbehr88]

Very cool Matt. It’s always exciting to get a new toy. I know the feeling well. It never gets old.

[@generichards6497]

Hey Matt, you find some really cool stuff. What a find for only $16,000!

[@tsp159]

Just watched a man commit a felony! He stole that thing!

[@generichards6497]

@@tsp159 And he got away with it!

[@derekwalker2933]

I worked for highway equipment from 2005-2009 in the main zelienople branch just north of Pittsburgh. These machines are great and I'm sure that Mitsubishi will run just fine after a valve adjustment, fuel system service and fix the manifold. Feel free to shoot me a message if you have any questions on those machines I stay in touch with a couple guys from highway.

[@rolengoldslick9053]

The big bucket was MUCH bigger than i expected! it took up the whole back of the truck!!

[@GMans-World]

The BIG Question Matt is ..... Does the Air Con work ??? I really do enjoy your videos and thank you for taking the time to post your projects. I look forward to watching and learning how to replace the sloppy pins and all of the other handy tricks and work projects etc .... watch you soon :)

[@52Ford]

Not sure if the AC works, but I'd be willing to bet it'd blow cold air when he made that video.

[@JohnDoe-bd5sz]

With temperatures like that, the aircon would probably not engage if it works. There is also little to no point in running the A/C right now as the temperature it would blow, is above ambient temperature.

[@lemagreengreen]

Would be a big surprise if it did but then maybe they make these machines AC systems a bit more robustly than they do cars... but probably not.

[@J-1410]

@@JohnDoe-bd5sz Dehumidifying, like defrost.

[@JohnDoe-bd5sz]

@@J-1410 But still, most cars i have seen, have a cutoff temperature of a little over freezing point. They will not dehumidify if you get into low temperatures....From what i read, this is because at that low temperatures, the refrigerant pressure gets to low to safely operate

[@iLoveBoysandBerries]

My grandmother owns two of these machines. She's 82 and still operates them on her quarry

[@j.w.3345]

Nice find! That was one heck of a deal. Looks like a great addition to your arsenal. It may be bigger then what you were looking for, but better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it!

[@davidnoseworthy4540]

If you can't go BIG, you might as well Go Home (grin)

[@insAneTunA]

Did a quick search out of curiosity, and some that are even older then yours go for as low as $25k all the way up to $45k, so you have some wiggle room to fix her up. I think that you have a diamond in the rough as long as the most critical components are in reasonable good shape. Those sprocket wheels don't seem to cost a fortune either. The peanuts are an indicator that no rodents have been inside the cab, so that is good news for all the wiring. She might look ugly right now, but lets hope that her looks were the main reason that got you a sweet deal. You know what they say, never judge a lady until you have looked under her skirt....oh wait....was it like that....? I am not sure anymore....🤣

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Didn't think about whole peanuts being a sign of no rodents! Good catch! Maybe, just maybe, they're too stale even for mice to eat!? LoL 😂😆

[@motore-cycling6511]

Did hey say how much this one was?

[@geraldschrader8511]

@@motore-cycling6511 $16,000

[@insAneTunA]

@@dans_Learning_Curve 😆

[@insAneTunA]

@@dans_Learning_Curve It kinda kept me thinking, it should be standard issue for machines to keep some peanuts inside the cabin. When they are gone, or when they show bite marks you know that some rodents found their way in 😁

[@lemagreengreen]

Was just thinking I hadn't watched one of your videos for a while and noticed this in my feed, great stuff! Every man wants a big excavator.

[@rhydtuned]

That engine is solid. At the start of the video I thought 'leaking manifold', looks like a bargain Matt, nice one 👍

[@JohnDoe-bd5sz]

I dont think he owns ANYTHING that does not have a leaking exhaust system. :)

[@martingillard6572]

Looks like you bought a winner. Looking forward to hearing it run after the service and manifold fix.

[@billyhaddock5540]

morning Matt, CONGRATS on ur new to you Kobelco Excavator machine. great find, and you didn't need to take the engine out. lv from sunny florida..

[@bobkendall1805]

Another fine addition to the ever growing fleet!

[@jobyevans405]

It doesn’t have a thumb, but honestly from what I’ve seen your a good enough operator it won’t slow you down any. Keep it but bro there’s a whole group of us Marine Corps HE operators that get together and watch every one of your videos.