Installing a drive motor in a tracked skid steer

Going over the symptoms of a bad drive motor, removing, and replacing it with a rebuilt motor. In a 1999 Bobcat 864 skid steer loader.
The rebuilt drive motor came from www.texasfinal...

[@Chris-2648]

"I'm going to make this kind of like a how to video..... even though I haven't done this before and I don't really know what I'm doing." This guy, literally one of the greatest youtubers i've found this year! Honest to a fault and super handy! Thanks for the great videos man!

[@cat637d]

Camarata for PRESIDENT 2024!

[@TheHwnleatherguy]

editing??? whats your editing software??? you need the right amount of video; maybe/at least 2 cameras setup, tripods & mounts to place a gopro or other camera for pov/point-of-view perspectives. big memory cards & extra battery packs. maybe use alittle footage frm your celphone/hirez video... another consideration; sound... wind screening the camera mic? possibly use a normal/small video cam,era, por a point-&shoot/canon or sony... always remember, the more footage is better then not enough. you kinda need to creat a script in your head & plan out the various video & how you'll narrate it.... good luck....aloha

[@justwayne4785]

k zane I think he does excellent work as is, he does after all have a business to run, I’m actually impressed he takes the time to get as many different angles, and give as much info as he does. Of course if there was a volunteer to do everything you suggest, then I’m sure he would happily oblige.

[@paublusamericanus292]

really great videos andrew. On your drone flights at the end, being a geology buff, I see where during the ice ages, the valley was sculpted by a huge ice sheet flowing down the valley southwards, where your location is among the beautiful forest, miles thick then, but now a beautiful area.

[@intellidog58]

It’s ok to purchase high hours equipment I recon, but your going to pay more in the long run for break downs and I’m sure the parts don’t come cheap !!??

[@phillipbonner5215]

This is one of the hardest working man that I've seen in a long time

[@res1492]

Me too, but have you noticed as soon as he makes the smallest mistake people jump up and ridicule him for not knowing everything and getting it right the first time, the difference with this guy is that he comes back and corrects his mistakes ...not that he will care but he has earned a huge amount of respect from me, i just wish he lived near me...i need a conservatory building. I wonder if he is willing to fly to the UK and give me a quote Merry Christmas Andrew to you and your family....you too Phil!

[@phillipbonner5215]

@@res1492 yes I have noticed that too people are just too quick to jump to conclusions and to ridicule. Andrew is very intelligent man if he doesn't know exactly how to do something he will figure it out. Thank you for your response and Merry Christmas to you also.

[@joeashbubemma]

It's refreshing to see. He's definitely old school like many of us who grew up before the computer age. Too many young men today are feminized, simpy manginas. They don't realize how utterly useless they are without electricity and wi-fi.

[@iHitchiti]

@@phillipbonner5215 It's very sad to see other viewers correct him on things when he is a jack of all trades. Of course he isn't going to weld or cut down a tree in the PERFECT way. Most of the commenters do that all day everyday. Andrew taught himself. AND he has to worry about camera angles the whole time.

[@jackcaldwell485]

Only issue i see with what he does is he relies to much on electric impacts , they just dont have the hammer force air ones do , but its his stuff and gotta give him props for tackling jobs of repairs on his own

[@eviltwiner]

"I'm gonna make this like a 'how-to'-video, even though I've never done this job, and I don't really know what I'm doing. But let's figure it out!" I LOVE the down-to-earthness you've got, Andrew! No polish, no sellout, just a guy doing what's neccessary to make things work- I absolutely love your style. Keep it up, and you've always got me as a faithful subscriber :)

[@Engineer9736]

Though he did actually know quite a bit about the construction of the Bobcat. It’s not like he had no clue.

[@InCountry6970]

The best testament to this incredible guy is I have not read one comment that is disparaging. This guy is hard working and never sees anything he isn't willing to try to fix. I just wish he lived closer to me.

[@izarat]

Andrew never swears! never eats and never sleeps! Amazing!

[@DPW55]

And he eats his daily’s weetabix ,

[@jerrysmith9780]

I have 2 T300's and feel helpless when something needs fixing since as you know, Bobcat isn't very generous when it comes to sharing information. You made changing the drive motors look easy. I feel a ton better after watching this. Thanks Andrew.

[@cat637d]

"It's usually easier to get it off when you don't want it off", that's a classic, more truth has never been spoken! Great video Andrew! Also, if you haven't changed the outer bearing lube in the other motor it should be done, the sprocket has to be removed to do it but it could save a lot of dollars later on.

[@aboversite]

Like my other youtuber hero Iwona Blecharczyk says (in Polish) "Its better to fix it when it is convenient rather than when it is not convenient".

[@davesilvia9711]

every 500 hrs for the final drive oil change.

[@cosmoslogic9088]

If you have watched Andrew for as long as i have you know not to worry about what he does it may look scary to a normal person but Andrew has real magical powers over all that is on this earth and maybe the cosmos. He is my hero for sure. We need millions more like him.

[@CJE2007.5]

I worked in a big rental place for years as a lead equipment mechanic. We ran Case Bobcat Takeuchi Kubota. My personal favorite was Case very simple to work on and parts were easy to get and any bobcat attachments were interchangeable. Very user friendly equipment. Next favorite was Takeuchi another piece of equipment that was easy to work on and could take a beating. We ran some Cat stuff but was to expensive to buy and work on same as John Deer plus John deer excavation equipment was junk slow and expensive to work on. Same with Kubota. Bobcat and Case is what we mainly bought and rented out. Case was all our skidsteer stuff my favorite being the 450 CT with 88hp that thing was awesome. We did run alot of Bobcat mini excavators. The E50 was also one of my favorites. Both those machines could do just bout anything. Loved em and just routine maintenance and they were good to go

[@789563able]

All that effort, and no swearing. That’s amazing.

[@tamedelement]

I worked on a lot of hydrolics and I can recommend anytime a motor goes bad should use a “filter cart” We used to have them at the shop on a cart that you can wheel around. Basically it’s just an electric pump and 4 big filters. Circulate your hydraulic oil around for a few hours it’ll clean your oil right up. Bad motors means bits of the motor ends up in the system. It can look clean but still have particulate that can ruin your other motors faster. Simple to make you could make a video about putting a filter cart together. Somewhat cheap too. Great for maintaining your hydraulics give them a circulate every now and then on all your machines

[@AndrewCamarata]

Good idea. The fluid looked very clean in that. I even sent a sample to the rebuild place. I have done a similar thing to clean diesel tanks.

[@ramosel]

Yep, I made up a cart and a rig for fuel and hydraulics. Just get a good sized filter mount or two (be sure one can fit a filter with a water separator) and a high volume 12v pump. Like Mike said, let it run a while. I do this on my ground tank every time I get red diesel delivered and before I store my equipment for the winter.

[@timfreeman476]

Is their someone on youtube or a website that I could look at let me know thanks

[@michaelovitch]

Engine oil on supertankers diesel engines is never changed in the whole boat's life (30 years) No additives,pure mineral oil ,it's simply super well filtered in a very good filtration system. All hydraulics systems must be very well filtered,the parts last way way longer. You should at least have a return line filter,and a pressure line filter to be sure your components last long.

[@mjobrien69]

you need to consult your PMS :D

[@bobkids009]

Andrew make sure viewers understood what he wanted to do/repair the mechanical part that gave way causing that he was unable to steer the machine......he is a Good guy willing to share the problems encountering him .......He is just GREAT in all fields being Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering......He is indeed a Jack of all trades .....!!

[@bigdaddysandcastle1614]

There are times watching Andrew's videos that I wish I could be there just to give him another pair of hands to help.

[@cathyblasco4497]

I'd cook him dinner, since he's around the same age as my son. Hahaha!

[@CranialAccess]

At 64 I could be his second pair of hands easily....

[@garyarmstrong4597]

you would get in his way. Seriously

[@morgansword]

@@CranialAccess Heck I'm only 71 and won't be 72 till the third of next month... I do relate to that man's "no fear" attitude

[@brianwalk108]

I do this once a week and even with a shop and extra hands its always a bitch. Hes extremely creative with the way he does this stuff alone.

[@johnm.evangelis693]

Well Andrew, I would not feel bad about not doing the whole job on the 864, you have repaired hundreds of pieces of equipment so you're still the man. God bless you!!! Great video...

[@____________________________.x]

Sheesh, this guy could repair the Space Shuttle (in space)

[@Sedokun]

...or during a landing.

[@justwayne4785]

With an impact gun and some chewing gum.

[@morgansword]

And hold his breath the whole time... had to get in on this one/LOL

[@danielwentworth5851]

I can hear it now...."Oh, you guys havin' a problem??? I'll be right up, let me just convert my skidster for space travel."

[@cogman62]

@@danielwentworth5851 "OK, that's fixed. Let's go do something else."

[@iamrichrocker]

have never had self esteem issues or jealous of others..but Andrew comes close ..the great stuff he has built and his abilities is assuredly worthy of it..great job as always..

[@jmichaelpatrick8573]

Been up all morning watching Andrews video’s, thanks for all the great tutorials and just plain great entertaining video’s

[@kevincheely7159]

JMichael Patrick you got lucky that he uploaded today just wait till you have to start waiting entire weeks just to get a video

[@roberthowell932]

@@kevincheely7159 I would like to talk to Management. Told to take a number.

[@jamiehicks8229]

You should had flushed your system...since your right went out I would say your left will also soon...depending amount of use...the longevity of your wheel motors is the cleanliness of your fluid...Just a few cents worth...good videos...keep them coming

[@KILAPH24471]

Kevin cheely....there's always a hammer to the head in the interim. AC! Please keep 'me coming!

[@mainlawcafewv7681]

When you've completed watching all of them, be sure to apply for your Certificate in Mechanical Repairs with hydraulics.

[@OneOffization]

I don't know what I like better, watching him use his equipment or watching him repair it!

[@patallen5095]

"Ok....so let's get this thing installed". Andrew, you are a beauty!! Love the vids!

[@robertdavis6708]

Those frozen tracks didn't help matters. To see you do this job for the first time amazed me . For someone who has worked on super heavy construction equipment all my life , you did a great job. Also saves a ton of money for the wife to spend .

[@mikoraud]

"I'm kinda tempted tryin' rebuild it myself. I'm not sure, I mean everyone's telling me not to..." Another one that just summarizes my life perfectly..

[@wb2194]

Good to see a mechanic that is not a tool snob. My brother and dad were heavy equipment mechanics. They would stay away from Snap-on, and MAC because the tolerances were too tight and the wrenches wouldn't fit painted or dirty fasteners. The highest end tools they had were Cornwell, mostly their tools came from Walmart, Sears or Harbor Freight. Two reasons they did that was because they all have a lifetime warranty, less than half the price and easier to replace WHEN they get stolen. Okay that was three. I inherited most all their tools. I have some sockets and wrenches I will never use, some sets go up to 4".

[@wingatemose1182]

Andrew ,you are one hardworking man. Smart as Hell too ! I really admire your work ethic.

[@richardholbeck2710]

Andrew, After WWII, my dad got out of the navy, got some schooling on auto mechanics (11 months) and went to work. He worked in a dealership shop in Los Angeles. One of his tools was an electric impact wrench. The other mechanics laughed at him and his "toy". Because no serious mechanic would use "that thing" When he was able to perform an overhaul on a V8 in one day while the other "smart guys" took more time, they started thinking about it. Later, the entire shop was using those "toys". Later, they really stepped up and got compressed air supply routed through the shop. That was even better. The safety of air instead of electric, more power and more speed. They still used torque wrenches to complete the tightening of head bolts, etc. That HD ratchet is great to give you the leverage advantage, especially with your handy piece of pipe. For your shop, the electric will do most of what you want, but if you see a deal of a pneumatic impact wrench, I would consider it as an addition to your armory of tools.

[@01aharley]

Andrew inspired me to work on my truck. Needed to fix a tag light, reverse light, running light, and turn signals. By the end of a short stint, now my headlight is out too and the truck going in the shop tomorrow. Some of us aren’t mechanics.

[@rodneystewart8958]

You remind me of myself lol

[@isaacmercado7216]

I feel your pain. That's me.. Brother in law refused to give Jeep dealer $400.00 for a new headlight . Got bulbs at Amazon $70.00. 100° in Philly, broke three bulbs, when he quit to take it to shop (not dealer )no power. Computer cable had to be removed in one how to vid, so he tried it. Hands all cut up, super P Od. Local shop fix it $1400. New headlight bucket, labor , plus three bulbs. Yeah that's how that went

[@geoffcharlton2711]

who on earth would want to watch a guy putting a drive motor in a skid steer but i do im hooked on this guy like many thousands of you out there well done andrew cant wait for your roof to go on the fort

[@glenngoodale1709]

You are a one man crew. ANDREW your parents must be proud of you. I know I would be happy with you as a son . Keep up the good work. Wow's

[@RobCarstuff9112]

Yes he is. Imagine if he had to pay a mechanic for all of this?

[@fredlui3900]

I admire the guy for never give up attitude..

[@KILAPH24471]

Rob carstuff..I assume he doesn't have a jobsite to go to and make money. So repairs make sense. I was in a highly populated suburban area so there was always revenue to be made. Thus it made sense to get someine else to repair the gear at .5X while we went out and billed at X to the customer. "Opportunity cost" is always the calculation. But..AC is the man..his own man..he controls his environment..so hats off AC to you. You're in a rural environ and it makes sense to retreat to your Castle and do your thing on your own. And yes..of course, as always, AC for President no matter your political party!

[@larrypierce2777]

I noticed you have a miller mig welder....great welder. A very smooth weld it gives. I admire your patience and persistence and the the fact that you don't use profanity when taking apart and putting things together. You're very mechanically minded and can figure out the hardest jobs. That's a good quality.

[@jonpanzarella1221]

Castle on the cliff, looks like a really cool place! Thanks for the video.

[@papalilburn]

Kudos to you! Obviously, by the great container shop/residence and equipment, you are not afraid of hard work. One thing I humbly suggest, buy a set of air ratchets & a big air impact or two. Your body will thank you for it when you get a few years under your belt. Again, I'm impressed by your work ethic and determination.

[@gilraine1225]

invest in a milwaukee 2767 cordless impact. 1400 ftlbs in reverse. mine will remove the lugs on a tractor trailer that hadn't been off in over a year. 300 bucks for the kit. and you will love it.

[@gerardohernandez7401]

Agree that Milwaukee is unbeatable

[@ennengb2010]

that is by far the best, strongest cordless impact gun on the market, stronger than most air operated ones, I love them

[@weldersandblaster]

I loved that trick of yours, putting silicone gasket sealer on your sock and bolt so the bolt won't fall out while you lower it down into the bolt hole.

[@canvids1]

Andrew you are a one man that can pretty well fix anything you put your mind to. I really enjoy watching anything that you do and video it for us to see. Thanks for all your camera work and making of the video.

[@stevengoodell6933]

It's obvious you have an innate scene of mechanical ability you should attempt to fix anything you are interested in as long as you keep everything balanced as far as work, fun, love, life, etc. you will always do well. Your a special person Andrew keep up the good work and pet the dog...

[@josephbonello163]

I am Addicted to Andrew Camarata.. Love all your work,.. Joe from Sydney Australia

[@comucall]

If a job is worth doing, it is worth doing right, and you are the man to do it Andrew.

[@markduncan6690]

Good Work Andrew! You deserve a nice cold pint!!

[@isaacmercado7216]

After watching you fix almost everything you tried. I kinda knew you knew better here. I have a saying . " If I was on an island and had to could I? But I was looking forward to seeing you try. Smart very smart .

[@michael7423]

It drives me crazy when I see you tackling jobs like this by your self, I want to teleport through the monitor and start taking orders and basically give you another pair of hands, you are one amazing self made man!!!

[@davidmorse8432]

Andrew is an Army of One! Kind of a superhuman being. We got to be careful that we don't start worshipping him. That would be idolatry.

[@daviT_con_T]

Andrew, if u ever reads this, let be known we love Levi and we cant thank u enough for letting us being part of your live.

[@VitorMoura]

I love how he's working on the tractor and then starts to wash his motorcycle. Keep it up Andrew, love your work!

[@ItAintMeBabe99]

Can someone please tell me what’s wrong with me ? I am not a mechanic nor do I have any heavy duty equipment, but here I am early in the morning, with a cup of coffee, mesmerized by this video.

[@deathbymonky5697]

13:06 "then you stand on it", thats how you know he has been working on stuff for a good while

[@crashk6]

I was thinking.. "WOW that rebuilt bobcat drive doesn't even look like the same Motor!" ..as you explain it's not the same motor. Thanks for posting another edition of "heavy equipment with Andrew" ..as is usual, very enjoyable watching! Now I'm feeling motivated to go get something accomplished with my own tools & equipment today.

[@finalride]

I'm glad to see that we all use our feet from time to time

[@garymckeown8786]

No idea what has happened to me, I stumbled on your wave rider rebuilds and have been binge-watching your videos. I'm hooked on your 'can do', 'just fix it' attitude and your workshop, tools, land... Any one of these little things you do would have been an ordeal for me. Super impressed and convinced I need to start welding.

[@gatorhunter1]

Remember, you lose a lot of torque from an impact gun when you use extensions.

[@juicewrldextendedunrelease5274]

mainly the extensions absorbing the impacts from the gun

[@charlesblackburn2989]

The amount of stuff you accomplish working by yourself is amazing

[@oceannavagator]

So yeah, Bobcat doesn't know what drive Motor nor do they keep parts because they never built the drive motors or system. Rebuild places know who built the motors by the configuration of the motor itself. Never buy Bobcat Brand parts unless you can't find it anywhere else.

[@PLAX84]

Kubota engine so motor might be too

[@76mariote]

bobcat makes different variations of the same model ,that's why you have to give them the serial number of the bobcat you're working on ,not just the model number. rebuild and aftermarket is always cheaper , but that has nothing to do with who builds the final drive.

[@drmckinley]

Just think of the engineering that went into making a skidstear. Someone came up with the idea and then built them. Wow. Great job Andrew. Great video.

[@raeanker3078]

Thanks for the great video mate ,always enjoy your how to videos, you seem to be very calm and not get frustrated with anything ,or maybe you just cut those bits out , something I noticed on most of your videos, you always seem to wear safety glasses and take it from someone that lost a eye and was lucky to have the other saved from a accident working as a plumber, good to see you wearing them. People seem to think working for yourself would be great, but they don't see behind the scenes the long hours and the expenses just keeping your equipment going so you can get to the next job ,anyway thanks again and cheers mate from down under.

[@davidmorse8432]

Safety is no accident!

[@Weldpro2011]

One of the big killers for that final drive was letting the mud freeze in there last winter when you had all of the trouble getting it freed up.

[@ritzan43]

Just got to bed here in Sweden and boom, the bed has to wait another 47 minutes !!

[@isaacmercado7216]

Daily

[@pegbars]

Jag älskar Sverige!

[@GeorgiaDawgAthens]

Yes. I must go to bed NOW, before midnight! His videos are addictive.

[@KILAPH24471]

And that's in kronas...

[@jo3damas]

@@GeorgiaDawgAthens yeah they ate thats what ive notice i start watching around 7pm next thing i know is 4 or 5 am

[@ooocrowooo]

I'll never get tired of watching your construction jobs, it takes lot of work to do what you do. It seems I am always reminded of that American fairytale "The Little Engine that Could" lol, I can see your businesses improving in the future, you have got what it takes, you do great work, keep it up.

[@thefrub]

"A how to video even though I've never done this before" Don't worry Andrew, that describes 85% of the how to on this site

[@josephlwallssr6166]

Thank you , Andrew for taking the time to make this video about removing and replacing the right tred motor .Very interesting and enjoyable! When you want and need something accomplished you go for it! All in a day's work!👍

[@brianhoward438]

Absolutely love the videos.Also can’t believe how close to me you are,just across the Hudson River.

[@ChubbyDinner99]

I have the flu and I been up all night and all morning watching his videos. Great videos

[@drewgardner81]

I own a Takeuchi TL150 and I love it. Has the Yanmar engine. You should seriously give a Takeuchi a look.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, that looks nice. This Bobcat does what I want it to do, I like operating it. But if it breaks major again soon I may replace it.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I second the Takeuchi! Lol

[@davidmorse8432]

@@eliteearthworksllc Takeuchi is some of the best equipment out there but difficult to pronounce. I just call it "Huchi Cuchi" you know " You do the Huchi Cuchi and you turn yourself around, that's what it's all about. ☺🎶

[@eliteearthworksllc]

David Morse LoL that’s great! Logger Wade calls it the taco ooichie lol!

[@davidmorse8432]

@@eliteearthworksllc I have a friend that calls em' that.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

I love the way you just give it a go. Too many people think that you have to be an "Expert" to fix stuff. I like your attitude, you are going to try to fix it, even if you don't know how, I mean what do you have to lose, it's busted anyways right? You sir, are the king of "Git-R-Done!" very impressive! Cheers from Tokyo!

[@nadejdajeanschmidt1015]

All the Bobcat's i did fix it was not the drivewheel, it was inside the Hydrostat evry time the problem was, but ofcorse i can also be wrong, so mabye i will also learn something from you video here, even if i'm a girl i do make this kind of things evry day, i work as a Volvo truck Mekanic in a big truck compeny, we have about 450 Volvo trucks and about 750 trailer's with Termoking freezer on.

[@rtwllc4793]

Andrew, Keep up the great work. Thanks to you and your videos I grew the confidence to expand my business. Officially quit my job and now am a full-time land clearing and site prep contractor. Haven't had a day off in months :P. I finally got internet with unlimitedville, because of their speeds, i was able to start my own channel.

[@electrofelon]

@19:24 That's the sigh of " I shouldn't be doing this" lol On a side note, i have rebuilt the planetary reduction gear on these things countless times, as well as the drive motors. It's very easy to do as long as you dont lose any parts. Most likely the issue with yours was a leaking or broken seal or a melted/broken vane. I would flush the hydraulic system and change the filters at least twice after a few hours of use.

[@aarongrabowski7726]

Connor Fasano im sure it was a melted vane because ive been watching this channel for a while and he never cleans off his tracks. Not only a must in the winter, but any time of year because the dirt also keeps these motors from getting the air that they desperately need to cool themselves.

[@cat637d]

There are no planetary sets in this motor, it is a direct drive radial piston over roller sinusoidal follower system, nothing turns any faster than the output shaft, no vanes or gears . The unit inboard of the power block with all of the bolts is the spring applied hydraulically released service and parking brake unit. These were developed by Rexroth for Hagglunds originally I believe.

[@electrofelon]

@@cat637d you're probably right about that, I've been wrong before. Although there is a brand of skidsteer that uses a reduction gear with a vane pump, maybe even bobcat but a different model. At any rate I'm surprised there was no damage to the traction drive loop hydraulics, most of the time a bad drive motor takes out that pump.

[@davidmorse8432]

@@cat637d That's what I thought too but wasn't sure, thank you for your comment! I love this channel.

[@motley331]

Let's figure it out. Love the attitude !

[@BarnStangz]

Nice repair work man, worst part looked to be cocking around with the track. You need to take a look at the Milwaukee 2763 impact, 1100 lb. ft. in reverse. I have a pretty powerful Chicago Pneumatic, I think it's 800 in reverse and my Milwaukee will smoke it. I honestly don't even use an air hose anymore unless it's for filling tires up or cleaning stuff off... Also, I don't know if you have any Kroil or Acetone/ATF mix, but that helps with stubborn bolts, also heat, I'm sure you have an oxy set around. Nice seeing these repair videos, people can watch them and then tackle their own junk saving thousands! Hope all else is good.

[@SuperScooby70]

the 2767-20 is 1400 ft/lbs. Milwaukee Fuel series 1/2" drive impact. I own one and its absolutely phenomenal. My big Snap On air impact hasn't been used the whole time I've had the Milwaukee

[@BarnStangz]

Yeah man, it's a animal! Battery tools are no joke these days! Table saws, grinders, circular saw, they've got everything covered!

[@Kritik41]

Andrew, you are a beast. I fix a number of things on my own, but heavy equipment parts are never my favourite. You nailed it. I enjoy all this content you provide, it is more entertaining than anything I have see for television. Thanks again for the time well spent.

[@JB-mf1zc]

Good video Andrew! I watch all the time. Thanks for not cussing!

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks. Yes, I don't curse, plus I want these videos to be child friendly.

[@CranialAccess]

My four year old grandson is a great fan! We watch Andrew together every time we are together. Sam pretends to be Andrew when he’s on his electric tractor with a bucket. Appreciate Andrew not swearing also!

[@danaskubic2145]

I guess that would leave me out from making vlogs. LOL

[@lindamitchell-fox1926]

Andrew Camarata just another thing that sets you apart and above others!

[@vincemck2002]

Andrew your perseverence astounds me........well done mate

[@jmichaelpatrick8573]

I don’t care for bobcat either, your mostly paying for the name and the quality is not there, thanks again Andrew for another great video

[@lukeslegos7808]

Kinda like John Deere

[@davesilvia9711]

i have a 2011 t190 with a kobota engine made in japan, i have no issues.

[@121speedster]

Been watching your feed for a about a month now. One of the best. Enjoy just how you tackle any job and seeing the success. Wish I was there to give you a hand and learn. Love the area of New York you live in. Love the country side feeling it has.

[@k9aid514]

who weeped a little when Andrew sent it out to rebuild shop dam

[@geralddrobick6390]

At some point you have to stop lying to yourself.

[@mfc4591]

Always most interesting to see what is next on your to do list, What has helped me a great deal is copper grease, or indeed some lube on threads when assembling stuff. The copper grease is very good on hot area like manifolds etc. and, if it gets wet or muddy or damp or is outside the vehicle like undercarriage its great too. well done with your hard work, keep on.

[@jmichaelpatrick8573]

I really like the welding repair to the dump truck

[@kapekodbob]

A couple drain holes in the bottom would help too.

[@hfdzl]

gotta learn to stick weld with 7018, mig does not like rust and contamination

[@chief1193]

hfdzl 7018 doesn’t like it either, 6010/11 doesn’t care.

[@hfdzl]

@@chief1193 Kid is learning- got to clean/prep better, once you learn to use 7018 1 heat all position then you have quality welds.

[@kevinandivy]

@@hfdzl 7018 does not like rust as well , the metal has gotta be clean, now with 6011, what I call trash rod it'll burn with rust

[@stevenandrews6627]

Of the channels I follow Andrew, tour's is definitely one of the most interesting and informative.

[@laneburgess1643]

Great video. I had been waiting to see this one. Thanks again for sharing it.

[@jimc12]

I've rebuilt several Eaton Char Lynn geroder motors. They are like a quarter of the size of your drive motor. Lots of lapping of the plates inside. We used these motors on the hydraulic systems on our semi trucks. Speaking with one of the engineers at Eaton. These motors are supposed to be rebuilt on intervals, not when they break. When they break usually they are so far gone that its cheaper to buy new, or buy rebuilt new like you did. The rebuild kits were only like $60, a new motor was like 1500-2000. the owner of the company I worked for didn't want to pay the money for my labor rebuilding them on intervals and didnt see the point of rebuilding if it was working fine. I think you made the right choice here, especially the size of this motor.

[@timbertom4324]

That sucks man that it took so long to get your track motor.What really pisses you off is when the rebuild people took so long to say they couldn’t do it.

[@davidmorse8432]

Texas Final Drive is the best.

[@stuartattwood790]

Excellent video, Andrew. I always enjoy watching you tackle anything without even a shop manual. Quick tip: for small hoses Hydraulic, a golf tee can be used to plug them so that all the oil doesn't run out. Especially handy if the line is overtop of your work and gravity fed. Cheers.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks, I just got this cap/plug set. Now I have an actually thing to screw into a hose like that to stop it from leaking.

[@TechGorilla1987]

New subscriber, Andrew. I absolutely LOVE this damned content! Long live the repair culture!

[@TechGorilla1987]

I've been binge-watching the last week or so. I really enjoy the content. Sometimes the music is distracting, but they make a volume setting for that. I'm a big fan already.

[@CranialAccess]

Another awesome video! Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you. Brought my Grandsons down to SilverHollow on Wednesday, someone had built a new bridge going up to my old house, probably in preparation to tearing it down, believe New York City now owns the property....watershed...

[@seantap1415]

Getting ever closer to 100000 subs.......Another awesome video.

[@cf6282]

Getting really close to 200k 5 months on. Much deserved in my view.

[@seboeltjen1805]

1 year later he has over 400k! Awesome growth Andrew!

[@tonsafun1101]

andrew I own a T770 I would never have tried this if one of mine were to ever go bad. but after seeing your video it gives me the confidence to attemp it ive i ever need to. Thank you for your videos keep them up!!

[@art1muz13]

I HOPE YOU'LL WORK ON YOUR "CASTLE" SOON.

[@liu0tube]

It's therapeutic watching Andrew's repair videos!

[@Brian-jm2xr]

Change the gear oil in those yearly. You will probably get extended life out of them. Maintenance is cheaper than replacement.

[@Grizzydan]

I've been wondering what happened to the tracked skid steer. Glad to see a video of it up and working.

[@msimpson607]

12:59 "And then you stand on it" ... you are a savage my friend

[@markb1487]

These videos are fantastic.. Proper graft. And he repairs all his own stuff. Good old fashioned work. It's good to see.

[@davyjones232]

You need a 2stage compressor and a ¾" & 1" impact wrench.

[@bjgarbacz1]

I gotta get a 1" impact 🤣🤣

[@villastube]

... or a better Impact wrench with more power( airpower of corse!!)

[@ckm-mkc]

Or at least one of those new cordless ones with > 1000 ft/lbs of torque... Probably cheaper overall than air and way, way more portable.

[@dethbell08]

ck m cordless milwaukee impacts have replaced all the air tools in our shop. Air drivers are cumbersome and hard to move around underneath equipment

[@davidmathay7117]

Picked up a DeWalt 1200 lb-ft cordless 20V I think. Haven't found a nut/bolt setup it can't crack yet. But ya gotta be careful. I've broken a few with that beast too.

[@bobwilkinson9894]

Andrew.. i admire you for trying things you don't know how to do and doing things on your own..Awsum!

[@jayg479]

I have been waiting months for this video

[@jlucasound]

I love how you grabbed the shale. True artistry.

[@hygrometer]

i couldnt do this id be buggin out the whole time about how ill get it back together

[@Lost13352]

watching this really gives me motivation to do other things that i usually wont do.

[@kevincheely7159]

Can you do a cold start of the big green loader? Remember you said you need to start every now and then

[@AndrewCamarata]

I'm planning on adding a muffler to that soon, so there will be a video about it.

[@kevincheely7159]

Sweet can’t wait!

[@bruces12]

Really cool how you just ripped into that without diagrams or instructions!! You are an amazing mechanic...thanks for the tour of the Bobcat...nice how you got it working!!

[@cutchopweld5717]

2300 ish hours and you are changing drive motors already? I work more with the tractor side of equipment but this seems to be a pretty major issue ($4000+ minimum) on a machine that hasn't even hit 2500 hours yet. Not exactly a ringing endorsement for bobcat. 8hrs a day worth of work 5 days a week is 2000 ish hours. This machine is only a little older than a year old in hours. Remind me to steer clear of Bobcat! Great Vid!!!

[@dinosaurier218]

there are many bobcats who have 5000hours and still work, some people forget that you have to change the hydraulics oil every 1000 hours,

[@waynematthews2362]

All to do with how it's looked after and run, had cat machines where drive motors would fail every 1500 hours, driven hard in a hire fleet and no final drive oil change. We soon told the boss about it and from then on changed the oil every 250 hours.

[@davesilvia9711]

Gotta change the oil in the final drive. It only holds a couple of ounces. Every 500-750hours is good, gotta take the tracks off to do it

[@B.E.Long.63]

I love the way you just say ef it and dig right into a job, hats off to ya Andrew..

[@WABZZZ_B]

great video

[@dennishayes65]

Job well done Andrew!

[@2badger2]

Andrew has a good sense about how much torque to put on those nuts. I don't remember seeing him ever use a torque wrench. Fun videos ...