CAT 140M Issues

Hey guys, Here is a nice repair on a CAT140M. It was a good thing the customer caught the problem. It could have gone much worse if it was overlooked any longer. You may actually know this person. He was the Caterpillar 2023 Global operator challenge representative for North America.
Super cool guy, John Schiedeck. Kick back for a few moments and enjoy. Maybe its an issue that you currently have as well. Hope this helps.
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[@bmcc12]

I’m so happy that your….apprentice…works with you, learning at the knee of the master. I was denied that when my father, a machine operator, died a week after my third birthday in 1950. I was told that he also was a master at his craft. I chose the electrical field for my trade, and until the late 1960s, i met tradesmen who would exclaim “you are Johnny McClures son??, he was magnificent “. It always filled me with pride, but i would much rather have learned from him. I was cheated! i truly hope that your…apprentice..knows that he is learning from the best!

[@frank-t6857]

My father is a retired Caterpillar and Komatsu field mechanic. I was often with him on work when I was a kid and took interest but he didn't recommend it due to the hard work even during cold winters. I became a metal fabricator for the offshore industry and I loved it. Still wished that I could learn more from him. He is a fast learner and changed his profession to plumber at the age of 55 and worked till he was 72. The company's clients didn't want to lose his expertise. Learning from parents with great knowledge is priceless.

[@BruceBoschek]

Very sad, but glad you made a success of your life. Best wishes.

[@bmcc12]

Never apologize for your work! No matter what you fix, many of us will watch it!

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Absolutely!

[@billblock8090]

Great as usual. As a 80 yr.old guy with over 60 yrs experience repairing machinery I love to watch a master at work. I wait for your videos. From the Texas Hill Country

[@williamparry9314]

You are a humble man, with a great sence of humour. Above all a very good welder, your son has a master teacher. Your content is never boring. Stay safe.

[@marionstorm9004]

I see many commentors praising your metal working skills, and they are 100% correct. I see fewer comments though on your camera work and editing skills. You are topnotch there too. Your videos explain the cause AND the repair in a coherent manner. That's a whole nother skill, Isaac. Kudos to you! Only Kurtis and Karen from CEE can equal your video blog and welding skills on You Tube! I look forward to every video you and CEE post! Thank you for the great content! 😎😎

[@ICWeld]

I appreciate you mentioning that. The editing is almost more challenging than the repair itself.

[@panchovilla5767]

​@@ICWeldHI MR.I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW YOU CUOAT THAT KIND THE WORK.

[@user-po5lc9vd6o]

​@@ICWeldСколько мне нужно взять денег за такую работу примерно бро

[@thomasfrost6993]

Don't apologize for the "same old, same old". I watch your content no matter what you are doing. You could have done the other side and I would have watched it to the end. I think you do very good conscious work which is nice to see. You and your son should be proud.

[@Lunchbox1114]

The mechanics should have pulled the molboard for you. I do it all the time for our welders. 20 mins, then swing circle out to side and you could have done everything standing up.

[@realangrythrottle]

Your work is never boring.

[@overwatch2671]

I'll agree with your other subscribers. Nothing that you put out is boring. Great work, Issac

[@W1LLB0]

Love the CEE sticker in the box @4:19

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

Lots of mutual respect on both sides.

[@Asomesauc]

I work around that blade ever day never looked for cracks in that spot now I will Thank you very much.

[@andersisacson8262]

17:19 See you working is never boring. No problem showing repeated work. It's not boring, it's educational and that's how you learn. Keep em coming. Love every video.👍👍👍

[@EFD620G]

Glad to see the apprentice is back

[@dwjr5129]

Looks better than new. Which is typical for your projects. Nice work buddy.

[@ab2230]

I love this channel and I hate it: as a heavy construction manager, I learn stuff here that probably the master mechanics know but I'm blind to

[@ab2230]

Seriously, if I ever teach another heavy equipment course: watching a few of these videos will be an assignment. I did not know you can rebuild a bucket like that -- as a laborer ground guy I've seen augers and such with welds on the wear points, but not the level of metal surgery shown here. Please make me feel better and say this is unique and I'd never have found a welder that could do this and thus have made a mess of it if id tried.

[@carloskawasaki656]

Thank you for sharing, always a pleasure watch your project 👍👍👍👍

[@weldor111]

Some real fine welding. A suggestion that might help on the next one. I operated a grader for several years and on most graders you can by way of the side shift, swing that circle out one side of the grader so the circle is almost vertical. Might make access to where you're working a lot better.

[@nedflora1154]

I've seen that done, haven't done it myself. Overhead gouging and welding not so fun

[@frede5656]

I was looking for this comment, l have 7200 hours operating a 160M, quite a bit less arc-gouging but enough to appreciate this man's work!

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

IC Weld, CEE, On Fire Welding and Snowball Engineering! Best of the best!

[@stancataline7385]

As an amateur welder I really enjoy watching the preparation of your repair jobs and how great the welding turns out, it's never boring. I can hardly wait for the next video, thank you!

[@Thrash155]

WOW.. That was cracked pretty bad.. Nice Repair Issac.

[@rtundlt1]

Another fabulous video Isaac. Good to see your son back with you, seeing you two in action together always makes me smile. It is great that a father and son can work together and the father pass his magnificent skill on to the next generation. Isaac, your videos should be required viewing at every welding and trade school in the country. Students would not only learn welding techniques, but even more important, solid work ethic and pride in your craft.

[@eddiegilmore1863]

Longer videos for sure. I like learning as much as possible

[@keltonwright7]

You are a great welder but man I envy your carbon arc work. If I was that good it would save me sooo much time. You make it look effortless and so smooth

[@user-dd3yk8kw4w]

You're a real man and I'd like to shake hands personally. from Russia, Yakutia,Mirny

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Nicely done Issac and Son ❤❤ great job fixing the cracks. Take care of yourself and family and be Blessed ❤️.

[@ronbuckner8179]

Do you really think anybody is going to criticize your work? Just look at it. You’re a master Isaac.

[@donaldoryall8916]

on the next one have the operator role the table out like you do when you are changing the cutting edge, you will be able to stand up and work and not have to do all that overhead

[@charlietanner6211]

only the master can fix a mess

[@nickrandol9133]

“That’s why they call it work.” Yes, indeed.

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

Great video! Would have liked to see you do the other repair. Your work ethic and skill is top notch!! Peace

[@JonDingle]

Some great welding as usual. Never apologise Isaac, I am not the only that looks forward to seeing the master at work when it comes to welding repairs.

[@jp-um2fr]

England. Clarence was a welder where I worked for the Mistry of Defence. He was of African stock, and during lunch breaks he tried his best to teach me to weld. He did his best, but.... When using rods, the slag curled up and fell off. He went from £98 to over £400 a week welding North Sea gas pipes. That's 60 years ago. Watching you weld brings back so many memories. I really do believe welding is in a man's DNA and if it's not there, you're stuffed.

[@douglascunningham9196]

The subject matter and editing are top notch. I love it all.😊

[@robertejohnsonii8508]

Longer videos make me happy and fill like I'm doing the job, not setting on my ass! watching it get done by a pro

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Looks like the grader is not that old. Great job 👍

[@jasonpatterson8091]

Thinking this is a design issue if it's affecting both sides of two machines that are as new looking as this.

[@markfryer9880]

​@@jasonpatterson8091Curtis at CEE has been doing some repairs on similar machines in Queensland, Australia. I think that you might be on to something about it being a design issue. The machines are getting so powerful that they are now exceeding the strength of the steel and the welds to stand up to prolonged work use. Previously, you would have been looking at a much older machine and said "Oh it's to be expected as it has been through a lot of hard work in it's life!" Now obviously the rocks and ground aren't changing, so what has changed? The machines have become more powerful and with a greater expectation of delivering more work more quickly and efficiently. Trouble is that the parts are being designed down to what designers think will do the job with some margin of strength to spare. But what happens when their calculations are off when compared to the increased power and work rate applications? It means that fairly new stuff starts breaking way before the same equipment used 20 or 30 years ago did. Sometimes CAD and finite analysis reduce the longevity of a machine because the data used hasn't factored in the greater power and expectations for work. Even steel has limits to it's strength! Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@hommie789]

Don't let the paint job fool ya, Richie Brothers specialize in 20 gallon over hauls. We have one that looks like this, paint and decals look like new but it has 75000 hours on it. We never had this issue in the drawbar but the gooseneck was made of glass I think as ours has broke 3 times.

[@markfryer9880]

​@@hommie789Ah 20 gallon reno sounds like what I call a lickety split home reno! In other words fresh paint and floor coverings. They still require work but sometimes hide deeper problems.

[@phutzbah]

That is some nice work out in the field, very impressive.

[@stephenpoe2037]

Nice ! I also follow CCE from down Under ! Love your Video's ! Thanks for sharing !

[@alisciamarotta3888]

Also check out Snowball engineering from UK

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

Yeah that was quite the job tight spot somebody's got to do it like you say and you got it. Turned out all right now the other side. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦

[@HP_rep_mek]

“Came out pretty good”😂 It’s an understatement Isaac, it came out very good👍😉

[@badmotherhumper]

Skills. Relaxing to watch you work. Solid repair!

[@markreetz1001]

That was amazing. It looked like took a lot of work (You said it was hard). Thanks for sharing it.

[@lucmarchand617]

Yes,this common crack on circle most when is very cold.i got 16 m on pipeline one time brand new broke due too cold morning plow right of way road bingo yup crack circle same video.we bring shop inside due welding -40 below not good at all.thanks help young guys learn trade.i pass my own lots people in 30 years western canada no shame.thanks again video.😊

[@dolphincliffs8864]

-8 F here in Minnesota. Everything gets preheated here. Just bought a tiger torch and that saves a lot of time.

[@charleswelch249]

Great to see you bring new content again and always great to see you bring your son along.

[@Schindlerweldfab]

Isaac- such a great how to video. We learn so much when we watch your videos, thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. Keep posting!👍

[@billyhouse1943]

Thank you from Georgetown. Love these…

[@RickAShriver]

You did a great job of making a tuff repair!!! It is hard to do!!!

[@larryskeeper1197]

Crazy things.....circle guides! Good job there Isacc.

[@brucehobbs1734]

I,wanna see the other side. Isaac, you’re a genius to watch.

[@ron827]

A tough job but you still make it look easy. Good editing helps. :-)

[@raytalbot5890]

Cracking around that bolt under side as you were closing 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@MBwelding]

I ran a 12m for the county road crew a few years back it was a pretty nice machine over the old knuckle busters. I never get tired of watching you arc gouge though, you are an artist with that thing and the torch. I’m not sure how you can run at such low amps and be so smooth but I practice every chance I get, to be that good. I’m going to get it just have to get that feel that I’m missing. I watch as many videos of you working as I can to get better at gouging. I currently use a torch if I have to be on point with it , but I try to use the carbon rods as much as possible. I feel it’s the best way to get better is to just do it a bunch.

[@johnparkerthegimpygardener]

Thanks for going through the trouble to film ! I do enjoy your content .

[@MrRebar15]

*I C Weld* Bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.

[@jonnyonthespotwelding979]

Hey “IC” I want to thank you for your insight on some of these projects. I’ve used a couple of the techniques I’ve seen you preform and it works perfectly. So again thank you for the insight!!!! Keep them coming.

[@Dmbyers2002]

Thanks for the video man. Next grader circle or blade repair you do, it’s a bit tricky, but you can kick the blade out to the side of the machine so your not doing everything overhead.

[@frede5656]

True story!

[@jorgeposadas1192]

Actually, I like longer videos cus I would like to see the end result, no matter how much rinse and repeat it is. Love the video.

[@jaymarshall7632]

Thank you for your Videos. I like your comment that "That's Why They Call It Work!!"

[@Barnagh1]

Cosmetic surgery for Caterpillars - your work is fantastic.

[@barrymetz]

Orthopedic surgery

[@skibik3r]

That 5:04 weld, needle, weld, needle, wel, nee,wnwnwnwn was hilarious!!

[@dcolb121]

It makes me smile to see a new video.

[@johnwesner3935]

Thanks Issac, always look forward to new videos. Happy New Year 🎊

[@garyyorke1080]

Well thats not a surprise yet another set of cracks to repair . Gotta love the designs on these machines always an area ripe for a stress breakage and more work for you and more videos for us . Thanks

[@russellgilson4072]

Good stuff Issac, nice field work! Your son is fortunate to be learning the trade from such a good mentor!

[@tomscott4723]

Just another day at the office! Sure looks easy when you do it, experience matters.....NICE!

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Always a pleasure to watch you work as I can see what is being done never a dull moment some other guys give a lengthy sermon on a lot of nothing for 45mins you're show and tell at the same time thanks for the very interesting video I'm always looking out to see your next one

[@AnthonySmith-hr2kp]

Great job, nice to see aNother video of your work!!

[@smalldairyfarmer]

Came here from Stephen cox channel new subscriber enjoying

[@David-ei5lq]

Good Grief! Rotate the table to make vertical by changing the yoke pin for better access and without having to do overhead.

[@jamesdrake2378]

I don't know if this is far to ask but I like the longer vids. Not like Abom who can do a 30 minute video on wiping off a surface plate or 40 minutes on changing cutting fluid on a machine he never uses. :)

[@PAINFOOL13]

😂😂

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

This is the second comment on a different channel ripping on Adam! 😮 Imagine having a successful KZbin channel that you can travel to wherever you want? He's living the dream! Both he and his wife Abby can work remotely. She's been a great influence for him. I wouldn't mind having that lifestyle.

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

It's his machine or anyone else who owns a machine. So what your tell these people who commented. If I have a power plant/generator for when the power goes out I'm not allowed to change the oil. If only used mostly for when the power goes out.

[@markfryer9880]

I think what the OP is getting at, is that Abom used to have a good work related channel and it has since become more of a "talk about work" channel with way more talking than working? 😅 I used to watch some Abom years ago, but turned off around about the time he was extending his workshop and showing BBQ meals. It wasn't what I wanted to watch at the time and probably still isn't. But that is just me. I find my welding and engineering fixes through ICWeld and CEE, but I don't always get around to seeing every video, so perhaps my tastes are changing yet again? Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@ShainAndrews]

@@dans_Learning_Curve Same individual... This time it is unwarranted as it is not directly related. At least in the other video a direct inference was present. One can never pull the world down ones own level.

[@Mmercier942]

On these grader you can put the circle on the side. By doing so you could be welding almost flat and not be on your knees for the most part. If it's happen on another equipment you could try to ask the operator to flip ip for you.

[@James-fs4rn]

👍 father and son team saved the day again! Thanks for sharing.

[@ethank7293]

Another great video, thanks for sharing and I got to say that is one nice machine, thanks for sharing your welding skills.👍

[@glenngosline3303]

As always a great job and teaching your son your talents.

[@viscountgrape4473]

“Broken Banana Welding” a division of IC Weld.

[@jamesbruno5896]

Another great repair!

[@garymucher4082]

Some times it looks like you are welding on a jigsaw puzzle. So many cracks to repair. But you always come through... Thumbs Up!

[@chadclark2070]

Professional as always!!!

[@BrucePierson]

That was a pretty difficult job, but you nailed it as usual. Greetings from Queensland Australia.

[@mikeboring1293]

Just to stay warm the next few days, going to be getting a lil chilly down there this week

[@jimjim753]

Put out any content u got. Im sure i will watch it till the end

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Beautiful!

[@patruddiman4228]

Awesome job as always

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Nice job guys, should last the machine out now, thanks for the video, stay safe, best wishe's to all, Stuart Uk.

[@robertmanley7556]

Alway's a pleasure to watch your videos always something to learn from you and always nice to see a person take pride in there work very nice job !! 👍👍 And great video as always !!

[@patriot1182]

Great job as usual!

[@ypaulbrown]

wow Issac, and the machine looks so pristine up top..... thanks for sharing, good to see your son out helping Dad... cheers from over in Florida , Paul

[@rickgalla3377]

New subscriber from nyc, your welding skills are fantastic, thank u very much from power house boiler welder 35yrs, your great

[@mitchberryman7690]

Another awesome job by the master

[@glitter_fart]

hope your having great newyear man, and stay warm!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sackvilleweldingservices]

Top class work as usual.

[@chuckyc6912]

Great job as always. Great way you explained what you are doing

[@scrapperstacker8629]

Another great video ! Thanks for sharing!

[@KarlLittle1975]

Great work

[@blackbuttecruizr]

When I See an IC Weld video I'm happy

[@brucemorris6319]

Exultant repair 👍

[@jaygraham5407]

Wow!!! Quite a project

[@Prariedog]

Great video, thanks for sharing , safe travels

[@grantrush8823]

Love your videos! Cheers from Canada

[@user-vc5yi6zu7u]

Great job

[@Schindlerweldfab]

Issac- thank you for sharing!

[@ICWeld]

Woah Buddy! Thank you so very much.