I got a FREE Ditch Witch but it cost me $7,500

This is part two of the FREE Ditch Witch R40. If you missed part one go check it out here - • FREE Ditch Witch | Wil...
They say nothing is really free in life and that turns out to be true with this machine. After four months of work and $7,500, is this Ditch Witch R40 finally ready to trench again? Tune in to find out!
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[@dieseJL]

Was it $7,500 well spent or a total waste of time and money? Can I ever make it back with this machine? Drop your answer below 👇👇👇

[@user-ei7oq3ls8z]

You will be ok I have one little bit different of a machine mine has a backhoe on the front I just spent 2 years trying to the get motor unstuck and I finally did get it Turing over it hss compression but the starter Is bad and it's like 700 bucks for a new one idk what to do but you have a good Machine

[@rustyul]

NEVER a waste of time if you have a need. $7500 for a working reliable trenches is cheap!

[@wes11bravo]

How about a great politician style answer? "That depends." I'd say in my mostly inexperienced opinion that a few jobs per year running buried electric/plumbing/telco-internet service a few hundred feet out to a barn workshop from a main house or aerial right of way would make you very, very glad you have this beast. I'm sure you have friends who would throw you a few bucks to rent it from you for their jobs as well.

[@hahahaha-dr2ge]

I have $2,500 in a 3210d and it's got a backhoe 6 way blade and trencher its made way more than I paid for it. just be easy on driving them mine is shaft to chain and kinda pain in the a$$ .

[@anthonyhill503]

money well spent

[@galeschmidt3016]

I think we should all chip in and buy you a funnel.

[@jeffreyshier9021]

Indeed.

[@germanguy2559]

more than one....letś send him at least 5. (gas, diesel, transmission oil, hydraulic oil and engine oil)

[@kylegallardy1894]

I was like wtf

[@EnderlePropertyService]

Add in an Air Hammer while we’re at it…

[@dieseJL]

You guys know where the superthanks is be my guest 🤣🤣🤣

[@tomislavjelcic8187]

My wife is screaming on me,WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WATCHING LAST 3 HOURS ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON🤦‍♂️! Great video!

[@jeffreyshier9021]

😂😂😂

[@dieseJL]

Amazing. Thank you!

[@tomislavjelcic8187]

@@dieseJL Greatings from Croatia!🇭🇷

[@niccer28]

I was yelling at you the whole time you were struggling to get the digging chain on that it was backwards. You didn’t listen. LoL

[@3li_Mu7ammad]

Thanks Lisa for your patience with Tyler's projects we appreciate it :)

[@DaveJohnsonad5nm]

I was yelling that you had the chain backwards but I guess you couldn't hear me over the noise. 😂

[@gregmarshall9614]

You should always have a air gap between your spark plug wires. It reduces heat and electric interference between them. I have been a mechanic for 40 years. Keep up the good work 👏

[@repairrestoreresell2026]

They make a 3/8F x 1/4M reducing coupling you can get from grainger, McMaster Carr or a legitimate plumbing supply house for your sedimate bowl. Best of Luck..................

[@TKM1951]

Yes it was well spent . It kept you off the couch. You also did your part in keeping the local economy thriving , buying parts etc .On top of all those positives ,uTube will send you a wee cheque to help out . All things said and done ,you will have a piece of equipment that regardless selling or working it may earn your time and investment back The only negative I see is you need to find it cover before the next project arrives

[@dieseJL]

Yes! Thank you!

[@ukoldgit]

As someone below says, ball pein hammer to cut those gasket holes and if your trying to get bearings onto a shaft heat the bearings in oil as you mentioned but also put the shaft in the freezer overnight, they will fall on then.

[@JonoSann]

Or use a ball bearing to punch the bolt holes. A small hammer would help to cut the inside and outside too.

[@NastyCustoms5150]

Excellent work as always, and I can tell you from experience that owning your own trencher will make you lots of new friends 😂

[@jamescole1786]

5/2/24. Ok JL, Hello from New Orleans area (~70° 2day); so just finished watching you rebuild of that (big) DitchWitch (model 40?). What a struggle you took on! Everything was busted & worn out.. but your persistence won out! Congradulations! Agree engine sounds kinda rough, carb air leak, timing a bit off a few degrees, coil intermittant, distributor (points/condensor) old...yup, you do have a 'punch list' to checkout. Loved seeing your wife help out & little boy (cute & sweet & temperment re: noise/vibration) supervising your work flow! Ok, bring us back after 'punch list' & show us how this 'big dog' trenches, augers slugh away & also how well yur front blade pushes...& covers over trenched dirt for a beautiful finish....oh yes, do get some funnels to pour that oil & fuel...no more making a mess on that garage floor! Stay safe & carry on!🔧⚙️🔩⛓️🪝🍺😊..also enjoy watching your rescue of Buldozers...just like Diesel Creek...guess you guys drink the same🍷🍷😁

[@knightofelemia1567]

$7500 is a lot better price then buying one new or used at an auction. Give it a rattle can special and it should be a good machine

[@heartofthehunt6986]

Pretty sure you have the chain bar on upside down and the ends are swapped. The idler sprocket goes on top near the drive end instead of on the bottom near the driven end. The back of the chain should ride on the flat side of the bar and press against the dirt. That’s why the safety bar sits so far away from the chain right now. It’s that high to make room for the idler at the drive end. You’ll find out first time you try to trench with it. Keep up the good work

[@dieseJL]

All of the pics I see of them have things this way 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@heartofthehunt6986]

@@dieseJL I just looked one up and it seems you do indeed have it oriented the same way as the one I looked up. Sorry for the confusion

[@oldtruckswork8989]

To line up sheaves like that, I like to use a laser pointer. Hold the round body of the laser pointer in one of the grooves and sweep it across the opposite groove. Makes it simple to line them up. The sheaves are often not exactly the same or have a bevil on one side so makes the straightedge method problematic to get it just right.

[@josephsfields]

Really enjoyed the whole video. Watched it in three parts. I could use two hundred feet of trench for French drain. I really wish I could hire the trenching and not have to mess with renting the equipment. Heck, everyone I know wants to manage their yard run off with a buried drain pipe. Keep up the good work and take care of the family first. Kudos to your wife for lending a hand.

[@dieseJL]

Thanks! Where are you?

[@josephsfields]

@@dieseJL Way over here in north Texas. Shall I start lining up some jobs? 😊

[@CSWmanofsteel]

Sandblaster Funnels Anti seize Oxy/ accet torches with gas in the tanks and a striker with the hoses and torch. Plus gauges I’ll add more later I’m about halfway through this video, THANKS for sharing your experience 💪🏽🤙🏼💯🇺🇸

[@dieseJL]

Thanks! I need more space before I get all of those tools 😓

[@CSWmanofsteel]

@@dieseJL great job 💪🏽 also remember FAMILY FIRST!❤️ time is precious yesterday is gone today is still unfolding and tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet and may never come 🤙🏼🙏🏼

[@Boga217]

A 30 to 50 ton press too

[@ewanstewart8011]

Thanks for being being so patient with your very trying husband and his bunch of avid followers Lisa 👏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@farmingsmallkubota1783]

As a kid my dads did not have the shifter. we used a 2x4 to move the gear selector. backhoe, trencher and directional boring bars what a beast of a machine that was with the Deutz diesel

[@Maximus43968]

Thank you Lisa for putting up with all this for us. It is going to be a money maker l believe.

[@dieseJL]

Let’s hope 😬

[@philstreeter9703]

Long but a great video. Split into parts next time. This could have 2 or 3 parts. A big thank you to Lisa for her understanding.❤

[@russwabuda1556]

you are a hero to me. it is so easy for me to think along with you. i believe that we could work together for years and never have an argument. best wishes

[@dieseJL]

Thanks Russ! I will warn you I am a bit messy and disorganized, haha

[@SkillMasters-vy2lo]

G

[@scottleininger6201]

You are a lucky man to have a wife like Lisa who lets you do your work❤️❤️❤️🤠🤠🤠

[@8978Marty]

Lisa you have the patience of a saint. He need to do this for his mental health

[@dieseJL]

Yes

[@chrisoakey9841]

you should try salvage workshop using a ballpein hammer to accurately cut a gasket.

[@incubatork]

One of the first things I learnt about 4 cylinder engines is the firing order is usually 1,3,4,2, always worth a look when something does not sound right and your not 100% sure. Watching the cutting chain go on I was screaming your putting it on the wrong way round, obviously not loud enough. All in all a nice job, looking forward to its first trial.

[@dieseJL]

Good way to learn haha

[@stevefromlondon9175]

You have worked so hard on that machine it should be worth it when it’s all done l bet your neighbours will throw a party for you when your finally finished Regards Steve U.K. London

[@dieseJL]

Maybe I will trade them for some trenching 🤣

[@wes11bravo]

Lisa - your patience and tolerance is much appreciated by Tyler and his subscribers. As a bonus, and to show his gratitude, Tyler has agreed to wash your Jeep whenever it gets dirty :P

[@dieseJL]

She reads these and now I gotta clean her car 🤣 But yes she deserves it

[@wes11bravo]

@@dieseJL - Please forgive my Bro Code Violation, haha!

[@Military-Museum-LP]

The gear box was the weak link in this models. There are allot of these abandoned or scrapped. That being said I enjoyed the video as I do all of your videos.

[@Eeropolvasti]

I laught so hard,...."man who does NOT believe in funnels " =))))))

[@stevevogelman3360]

I think you have a future operator there… he’s adorable

[@mikefrost3744]

I payed for my old ditch witch in one job of 3000ft water line. You will have work if you want it. You know ever nut and bolt a you put new chian and roller it great put it to work. I think you will trench work. Great lock with your new machine. Master electrician mikef

[@user-gg1ze3gt1g]

Never press/pound a bearing on a shaft using the outer race…always the inner race. When you put that tube over the shaft to hammer the bearing on, it was on the outer race. With such, the force/shock is transferred from the outer race, through the rollers, and then to the inner race. It can imprint the rollers into the race and basically ruin a new bearing. Sane principle with pulling. Basic rule…never transfer the axial force to install or remove through the rollers…only on the races directly.(unless the bearings wont be reused). Glad to see you still taking on cool projects. Keep it up!

[@peterkaks4395]

Between you , Matt , Andrew and Hillybilly with his Crawler rebuild projects , KZbin has some talents I will say in trying to figure out machinery. It ain't that bad at all watching you guys Win . Here I am with dozers and excavators waiting on me to fix as I enjoy y"all . That munchkin and Lisa' patience...Priceless ❤

[@squintin480]

Those blades are awesome! I had a similar cylinder on my dovetail trailer that raises a ramp to the upper deck and the top pin was seized in there. I used a blade to cut both sides of the pin to be able to put a new cylinder on. I previously used one blade to demo all the cast iron pipe on my bathroom remodel at the suggestion of the guy at the plumbing supply. In the past a cast iron diamond blade would barely make it thru one cut.

[@scottleininger6201]

That is a big project for sure good job on it🤠

[@ukoldgit]

Just looked up the R40 used price in the UK and for a 2005 model with1900 hrs it's advertised as £9495 ($12k)

[@SamRFixes]

Just watched the whole video. You did an amazing job. Good work sticking with it.

[@dieseJL]

Thanks! I am excited to put her to the test now

[@dillon2753]

Great video. When you came in at half time I was like uhh no. The videos about to end. He’s gonna rage quit

[@dieseJL]

Meh as lions fans we’re used to it haha

[@00nutt]

I always say Lisa is a Saint in your house!!!

[@dieseJL]

She is she is

[@borneovet8372]

Mate regardless of everything, I feel for you, been there done that and all I can say is both if (and bubs ) deserve a great pat on the back for you all having utter patience to do this. Giant cheer from Australia. Good montage digger👍🇦🇺

[@michaelanthony3816]

If it says ATF run atf you will NOT get proper lubrication with 75-90wit is 2 thick to go in bushings etc when cold. Go by factory recommends. Good luck great content

[@user-dz8zk4bf2i]

Used a ditch witch at work in 1979. Your Son seems to have an interest in mechanics.

[@dieseJL]

He does, it’s funny because I don’t think you can teach that

[@tdotw77]

As soon as he's walking you gotta get him out there handing you wrenches and stuff while your underneath on your back and need a tool. Plus he'll learn by seeing everything & all you teach by doing with him. I wish I had that experience man, such a blessing to have! Can't wait to see him in a couple years out there with you helping! 👍🏻👌🏻🛠️🔧

[@monk43012]

Great job! Looking at the black spark plugs (Gas) and the way it's running I think you shoul lower the carb floats about 1/16" to lean it out a little.

[@dieseJL]

I will check 🤔

[@dakotak8437]

It's funny anytime us guys accomplish a task like a hard stuck ass pin we allways toss our tools on ground and talk shit to it lolol 🤣🤣

[@kennolte5801]

I think you did well with it. Heck of a job you did rebuilding it. Good job.

[@dieseJL]

Thanks!

[@joerodrigues3816]

But did back to live an old machine mate good on you for doing that can I say you and your wife are great together. And your Son is great all the best to you both

[@dieseJL]

Thank you!

[@PiFe00]

Wow 3 hours just flew by. Great job and montage, loved it!

[@kravchan]

Thank you, it's been pleasure to watch 👏👏👏

[@frankeberhart265]

Great Video! You did a fantastic job on that machine!

[@dieseJL]

Thank you very much!

[@trucker447]

You do a great job and you have the ability to complete your progect. i enjoy your channel TY!!

[@rirebel6029]

DUDE !!!!! ALL THAT AND WE DONT GET TO SEE IT TRENCH AT THE END !!!????? oh man that killed me 😂

[@dieseJL]

Soon 😬 It’s still just sitting in the garage lol

[@TheSwedishHillbilly]

Thanks Lisa, you’re the best!

[@wry569]

Grest job!! Enjoyed video.

[@BigCat-he3ps]

Shocking and Hysterically you had me ready to leave but next scene kept me capitivated wondering if youre gonna do a blood curling scream or have ems pull up to get you patched up for the next scenario . Epic accomplishment T . As for all em funnel ideas , do like i do or as we go adventuring all em soda bottles we toss aside make magnificent funnels especially em 1 and 2 liter containers . Gravtiy feeding em hard to reach area is also best with a 4 foot hose of your choice thickness . Cool family interactions . Ready for another 3 hour adventure with T and crew of 2

[@ShainAndrews]

Plug wires. I like to have more separation. Those are long runs, and I don't care how good the wire it is it will induce voltage into each other. Search zip tie sparkplug to get an idea how to accomplish better separation. Personally I'd shorten the wires too. Give the points a once over. I'm about 95% sure you have a carb issue. Make sure that float bowl setting isn't too high. The plugs you pulled out were indicative of a rich condition. You will get it sorted out. You will break even on your first job or two. So you will be just fine.

[@Michael_CS615]

Impressive EFFORT!

[@rustyul]

I cant believe you didnt show it to us in action!

[@dieseJL]

Soon 😬

[@oscartheg6674]

Something I learned about gaskets when I was in the Navy you get your gasket material place it over the piece you're going to make the gasket for and get a small I mean small ball peen hammer and make it with that it works just my experience in my opinion . I really do appreciate your content. Is that salt on your car.

[@johnbrumfield6311]

Yes I agree we all need to chip in and buy a few different types of funnels 😊. But he did do a great job on what he got done for now on his own ditch witch machine

[@thomasr.miller5553]

Runs great sort of ... New points more timing adjustment ? Fantastic video thanks

[@anthonyhill503]

going to be great watching him grow up

[@nicconsidine7717]

Hell yeah! Just in time for first crib on my last night shift rebuilding dump trucks in the pits. Gday Tyler all the way from AUS

[@jaygee999]

Tyler, you're hittin' it too hard, man ! -- Even your hair's turning colors --- Take it easy, guy ! (I don't think those are blond hairs popping up ? 🤣🤣🤣 ) THANKS LISA !

[@dieseJL]

I tell myself it’s genetic 🤣

[@stevelinkous6030]

Noticed a guy using Ridgid tools who also put wood shelves over his doors and windows - Subscribed immediately.

[@SkillMasters-vy2lo]

Good video dro

[@gordonagent7037]

Great job, well done.

[@dieseJL]

Thanks!

[@WCSPete1]

Excellent video. We gotta see that in action next...

[@stevevogelman3360]

It will be fine if you can scare up enough trencher work.. the important thing is to take really good care of it. Store it properly so it doesn’t turn to crap again. Must store it in doors

[@BMW_G81_M3]

Very meticulous and thoroughly pleasant to watch. 7.500 $ for that in parts seems like a good deal

[@dieseJL]

Thanks!

[@stephengordon8968]

Damn good job bringing that thing into working order , im sure it'll earn its keep !

[@jorgesaavedra9158]

your son is beautiful! yes, I'm still watching the video

[@jasongulley5666]

Your awsome job buddy i love the video i hate when people throw old machinary away just because its old

[@ryandonato8563]

I'm gonna start changing oil like you lol throw a bag of floor dry down and pull the plug lmao we love yahh buddy great job saving the old girl

[@billycapshew2411]

That valve should come apart by unscrewing the nut below the needle wing

[@latemcire8387]

Maybe you could build him a small dash with steering wheel

[@nightstorm9128]

Indubitably my good man..

[@8978Marty]

I wish I had the time and a place to do a project like that. Looked like fun

[@dieseJL]

It had its moments 🤣

[@johnbrumfield6311]

Yes as long as you keep your machine in good working order you should make your money back and more

[@jeffreyshier9021]

You’re new camera man.❤

[@dieseJL]

Cutie

[@jeffreyshier9021]

@@dieseJL indeed.

[@JohnWatkinsUK]

I was wondering how long it would take you to realise the digging chain was on backwards 🤣

[@Eeropolvasti]

Well, I was just...thinking, he did pit a chain....Backwards, and.....yes, he did =))))), one way to...Learn;o)

[@scottjays360s.johnson2]

You hung in there. Your hard work will pay off. Don't hang that pin on the wall, you need the space for your funnels.

[@marcusgs12345]

Tyres: one thing that I refuse to mess with myself... pay the man some money and let the pro's do it!

[@chuckh.2227]

Let's dig!!!

[@tdotw77]

🤔That's a different channel, that's Chris's channel @LetsDig18 😂😂😂

[@chrisoakey9841]

you should put thrust bearing washers on the shifter handle bolt so you can lock it down. i would add guide plates also if the bolt doesn't tighten it enough.

[@KG-yn9qi]

First buy a funnel!!!! Think you did well at repairs! Check rental rates on trenchers. If a day rate divivd the rate by hrs. Used that will give you a starting hr. Rate to charge. Then can add 5% to that for parts etc. to make back your money all ready vested!

[@mikesmith8952]

Your Coil could possibly be the wrong size or just weak. My VH4D required a different Coil after I had installed the per Tronix electronic ign system on the motor. I bought the Flame Thrower 3 ohm Coil on it, also made by Per Tronix. Model # 40511. Bought mine at Amazon. In super ❄️🥶 MN winters it has always started right up and ran like a Demon 😈, a good Demon .. Wouldn't hurt to locate a new Rotor as yours could be going bad. Nice job too. Loved that your wife helped out with that heavy boom!💪💪💎. Soon your boy will need some type of rideable power wheel or maybe a farm tractor!😊

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

Coil's don't "get weak". They don't suddenly become the wrong size (what ever that means).

[@mikesmith8952]

Instead of using tranny fluid I suggest using synthetic gear oil. I used the synthetic gear oil in my gear box on a CASE 1537 uni-loader/Skid Steer which in colder weather flows awesome. Never had any issues with hot weather or leakage. I did rebuild the gearbox and replace all seals. The cost for synthetic gear oil is crazy but that's life. I have also mixed both tranny fluid and normal gear oil with good results but in the winter it still seemed to be thicker and that's when I switched to synthetic oil. Hope this idea helps you out. I'd suggest flushing the gear box first!!! 😊. Thanks for the Video.

[@samhendrix378]

Damn that thing has fought him every step of the way 😭

[@woodhonky3890]

I would check the ignition timing.

[@dieseJL]

Yeah I need to

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

Why would it move?

[@jorgesaavedra9158]

Great video!!!!! Thank you Lisa. 😁

[@fredscheerle7592]

Got a sugestion only RTV one side of gasket and grease the other, If you ever have to disassemble then you will understand! That Is Mouse Poo.

[@danielernest8547]

Build your self a jack press

[@jamesdix9562]

43:44 A couple of methods to remove the pin. Obviously a press would have helped but in the absence of that you need to drill through the centre to relieve the pressure. Alternative is an air hammer. Finally I would have sit the end of the cylinder in diesel over night before pounding on it.

[@jbbrown7907]

That is a big saw chain!

[@sergueiothonucci1638]

Today I watched a little more. We follow at speed x1.5. Everything you post is cool. Maybe if it's faster.

[@doughboy1966]

12:32 is the morning after toilet music from Taco Bell.

[@randywendel]

It looks like the boom is on backwards. It seems like the underside sprocket should be closer to where the chain meets the ground

[@rustyul]

Tyler, what kind of paint sprayer do you use? I'm impressed with the tiny amount of overspray. At least that's what it looks like on video...

[@dieseJL]

Just the middle of the road harbor freight one. It’s pretty fine and slow for equipment and enamel but it’s ok. It’s an auto body primer gun. You really just have to make sure the pressure and flow is proper. If you have the pressure too high it just blasts everywhere. High flow low pressure.