Installing a new final drive on a mini excavator

[@Ants_Pants]

That hydro mafia dude is very sketchy.... But anyway, have a great weekend everyone.

[@Shadowheadofthenight]

Thanks for another fun video. 😎👍

[@krnsssdz]

So it seems. Sketchy indeed.. Thanks and have a nice&relaxing weekend too ^_^

[@d.j.robinson9424]

Starter switch. 👍🛠🕶also, is there a fluid level on the hydraulics ?

[@michaelmactavish4445]

thank goodness kubota products makes there equipment easyier and simple and parts are cheaper thank goodness

[@Biffo1262]

You too Andris.

[@johnferris4237]

UPDATE - CONGRATULATIONS ANDRIS FOR ACHIEVING 50K SUBSCRIBERS. I TRUST SUPER MOM HAS SOME FIREWORKS TO MARK THE CELEBRATION. Looks like there is going to be a 50k subscriber celebration this weekend. Congratulations Andris.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you so much 👍

[@alex4alexn]

someone sponsor this man with a parts washer and ill buy the same one, he loves cleaning stuff, it only makes sense

[@mm9773]

What’s the big difference with a parts warsher? Is it for workshops without hot running water? I get that it’s convenient, but I never understood the value for money, maybe because I have access to hot water: a little plastic tub and a few brushes will do me fine.

[@zzzires5045]

​@mm9773 think chemical bath thats contained not just soapy water. Old school shops ran kerosene which is amazing at stripping grease and oil

[@mm9773]

@@zzzires5045 Sure, but a regular parts warsher is not a chemical bath. And a plastic tub with whatever stuff in it is also contained. The difference is that your parts are not swimming in a big puddle of murky water, and I understand that it’s convenient - I just don’t see that it cleans better: the standard brush at the end of the hose is definitely a compromise, the whole thing takes up space and uses a bunch of energy - but how clean your parts will be depends on different things: it depends on what substances you use and how thoroughly you brush them. If you clean parts all day long in a commercial environment, then yes - I would want some kind of system. But in a home workshop? Don’t really see the point.

[@Ants_Pants]

Never used em washers before

[@francisremillard9482]

Can't wait for the good weather when we get to watch you break the stuff you spent the winter fixing.

[@nafis_rk]

😂

[@Ants_Pants]

Haha

[@DS-Turbo]

Honestly out of all the KZbin channels your channel has to be one of the greatest. You're always doing really interesting things and I love that

[@Ants_Pants]

Appreciate that

[@JohnWatkinsUK]

On those types of alternators/dynamos the charging regulator is a separate item. Yours may have gone faulty. It's a heatsink with 5 or 6 wires coming out of it.

[@RuedigerEtzold]

Thought about that too, but why isn't there any voltage coming out of the Generator? He said he checked AC and DC and got nothing.

[@cliffhalse1326]

Not being excited coz cable plug is disconnected

[@Marco-ip5cw]

@@RuedigerEtzold could be doa

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks

[@the_zule]

I think it’s the voltage regulator.

[@guyina4x499]

I think that generator should be putting out AC current. Around 30ish volts at wide open throttle. There should be a separate regulator to convert it to DC.

[@chrismoffitt950]

Upvoting - regulator is bad

[@Ants_Pants]

Mhn found it

[@guyina4x499]

@@Ants_Pants sweet

[@robertsprafke9376]

Permanent magnetic generator, might only charge when needed?

[@karolusms]

If your excavator does not have a second/fast gear, both hoses you tested are used for case drain. This hydromotor (TM03A) has a second gear option. However, in this model of the excavator it is not used and in order not to complicate the bypass, a second cable was made in the final drive to replace the bypass. Generally, this final drive fits many excavator models, not only Yanmar. Greetings from Poland !

[@weiggie66]

Do the single speed excavators go as fast as the two speed ones? I would think that the two speed models have a very slow speed and the second speed is full capacity. So the single speed only has one full capacity speed.

[@karolusms]

To make this final drive work as a two-speed drive, you would have to apply hydraulic oil pressure to the fifth channel. To the channel that is on the two main power channels. A single speed excavator has its final drive set to maximum torque. The swash plate is set at its maximum angle and the motor runs at full capacity.@@weiggie66

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah

[@karolusms]

@@Ants_Pants look at your e-mail. I sent you Yanmar program with parts catalog :)

[@karolusms]

@@Ants_Pants look at your e-mail, i sent you yanmar program with parts catalog

[@akukorhonen5182]

Thread locking compound hardens in an enclosed (anaerobic) space, so even a new bottle needs to be half empty for enough air to keep it in liquid form.

[@carloseddy1005]

Plus he dont need to use as much as he is applying...thats why it run out

[@kiiiisu]

hah yeah like a one drop on first 2 threads @@carloseddy1005

[@Ants_Pants]

Was more like 90% air 😂

[@rolandvos]

50k...! Only 50k more to go for the Silver YT award, you and your channel truly deserve.

[@Ants_Pants]

😇😇 thanks ❤

[@RLc-h8c]

You had a 13.something volts for a time which makes me think there is a bad connection/earth to the voltage regulator. All that crusty rust you found elsewhere would tell me to check the regulator mounting and connections.

[@Ants_Pants]

Mhn

[@jackpinesavagerepair1918]

Howdy from the Northwoods of Minnesota. Put a magnet in filters and tanks

[@Ants_Pants]

Hey

[@jackpinesavagerepair1918]

@@Ants_Pants Howdy 🤠 Excellent you got trackhoe fixed. Seemed reasonable price as well

[@Ants_Pants]

I guess 😅

[@keithcashman]

From Australia , I am absolutely hooked on your channel and admire your enthusiasm

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks m8 😇

[@tylermatson7285]

You previously asked about ideas for wood splitters before you bought a new one. I think you might find the splitter interesting that Farmcraft101 built for his mini excavator. Since you have a mini excavator and come across some large wood you might find it very handy.

[@aurick861]

Yes this. I've also suggested the same in an older vid.

[@kiiiisu]

yep he made really cool splitter!

[@Ants_Pants]

Maybe in the future

[@MBFavazza]

I sent him the link to Farmcraft 101 before

[@kiesh.]

You're right about the second speed port on the motor being plumbed to the tank/case drain. We disabled the fast travel on a JCB 8026 and found if we plugged the port it activated permanently making it hard to manoeuvre on tarmac (reduced torque) so plumbed it to the case drain.. I imagine this is similar

[@DanielJackD]

Crazy how much the few parts cost xD Glad it's fixed now! Well done 😌

[@Ants_Pants]

Yes! Thank you!

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Strange about *_nothing_* being attached to that "second speed" pedal. I'm pretty sure in the designation "case drain" _case_ is referring to the *case of the motor,* a.k.a. the relief of pressure. Glad to see it up & running again.

[@willwade1101]

Check to see if you have a ground from the engine to the frame. If it is missing then sometimes the alternator will not charge.

[@aurick861]

if there was no connection between those 2, the starter wouldn't turn. i think that's not the issue here, but as others have said the voltage regulator

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah looks like

[@rogersperline3297]

Takeuchi is a maker of skidsteers. Maybe that part fits both brands.

[@ProctoLogic]

High speed mode is a pedal on the floor according to the manual

[@Lancelot_Jago]

Fantastic as usual. Thanks Mr Pants. Looking forward to seeing you next weekend. Cheers 🇦🇺

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you kindly

[@ОлегЛюбимов-ч4ш]

Nice job, Ants. I think you should check wires and sockets between the alternator and its voltage regulator.

[@LumpyFPV]

All Ants content is great content, but Ants working on machines is my favorite. 😍🙏🏼

[@Ants_Pants]

No cabin? 😅

[@thomasoo5726]

The backup rings normally has a flat an da grooved side, the grooved is shaped like the O-ring and goes against the O-ring. You only changed only position and should rotate the backup ring... At least in theory 🙃

[@fredyoung8895]

Nice job Ants, well done mate, but look for the voltage regulator from the charger unit.

[@Ants_Pants]

Yup i will

[@robertzapatka1082]

I don't know, but I don't think anyone installs pedals to nowhere. Check the valve body for an unused port. And the high speed must be there they don't install hoses for nothing either. Great job!

[@Ants_Pants]

Will do

[@kristianhagen6789]

The Vevor is pumping hard!

[@Ants_Pants]

Pumping crude oil out of the groubd

[@deborahfaulk5532]

🎊50k subscribers, way to go and many more to come!!!🎉

[@Ants_Pants]

🎉

[@johnhicks735]

Some of those have diodes you can change out on the old ones.

[@christopherputland3640]

Thank you andris for your Friday video excellent viewing, only one annoying thing is that the heater makes an irritating noise but I suppose its better being warm than annoyed. ❤

[@bradcrossman5068]

It reminds me of an old-timey steam engine working away in the background.😄

[@Ants_Pants]

No problem

[@tubeDude48]

Contact the guys at *C&C Equipment* in Indiana USA. They know their stuff! You should have output from new Alternator. At 59:00, maybe you have a bad Regulator?

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah most likely

[@celticrider06]

Not to disagree with who said that it was shipped without second speed, I never knew a manufacturer that would spend money on installing components but not hook up. If that were the case they would simply plug the port on the drive motor and pump and not install hoses and fittings. Just what I’ve seen over the years. Keep up the great videos

[@Ants_Pants]

Once i get my hands on the manual i can confirm

[@d.j.robinson9424]

Great video bro, when in doubt, add more slickum. 👍👍 definitely need a new starter switch.💞🛠

[@bigchiefbear]

Great video.fancy port 5 hiding behind all that rust. Glad excavater is back to help you. Jason,UK.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks 👍

[@johnhicks735]

Try to switch the gear selector when you come to A stop after moving forward.

[@Ants_Pants]

What do you mean?

[@EgilJohansen-j3v]

Takeutchi is a. Japanese excavator brand. Good stuff. I got a TB-12 from 1987. Still working.

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah their 👍

[@JménoPříjmení-e7o]

For thread gluing I use Mannol glue, more cheap than Loctite (especially from Poland eshops). And thanks for nice evening! Best regards from Prague.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks for the idea!

[@JménoPříjmení-e7o]

:-)

[@deborahfaulk5532]

Hi Andris, I hope you are having a great week, take care!

[@Ants_Pants]

I am! Thanks dude

[@deborahfaulk5532]

@@Ants_Pants I’m waiting for you next video!

[@Ants_Pants]

@@deborahfaulk5532 soon. About cabin

[@deborahfaulk5532]

@@Ants_Pants 🤗

[@DM-mm1eb]

This guy should have way more than 49.8k subscribers. Even Stevie Wonder would enjoy his videos!

[@Ants_Pants]

Dude 😂😂😂

[@ed4709]

Greetings from Texas. I too have a B27-2b machine that I purchased a year ago. I also have been fixing it up. My came with rubber tracks on it but I had to replace them with new ones because they were falling apart. I would recommend them over steel if you want better traction in ice or snow, also not as destructive on asphalt or concrete. I too have replaced bushings pins and seals. You are doing a great job and will be following your progress. The alternator I believe has a module that is mounted to the fire wall in the left corner next to the fuel tank. I believe this turns on and off the alternator to make power. I will look to see if I can find a part number. Good luck 👍🏼

[@Ants_Pants]

I got a new regulator but havent tested it out yet

[@SANGERA2]

A cool modification would be to hinge the roof with a locking pin so you can easily get it up and down without dropping it again! Congrats on the 50k subscribers! It should be 500k really.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks bro

[@GAZOD]

Love the plate on the Porsche cayenne " KINK 1 " brilliant

[@Ants_Pants]

😅 expensive plate

[@snubbelbuff1471]

@10:14 "What god damn moron touched this bolt last?! Tell me his name?!" Every. Time!

[@Ants_Pants]

😅

[@matrix2963]

Congratz on hitting 50k subs this weekend 😁

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks

[@Nena84734]

Fantastic, glad you got it all worked out.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks again!

[@johnshaw4140]

Well done Andris , another success

[@sergejstarvids9656]

Привет Антс, удачи тебе и крепкого здоровья и всей твоей семье.

[@Mecatronicgarage]

I have an excavator with the same type of engine and alternator. The alternator plug must have some voltage. I had the same problem and the solution was to replace some cables that were rotten, and clean the contacts of the current rectifier that is inside the console where there are the indicators and buttons. You also have an old tube fuse box under the console.

[@Ants_Pants]

It has 11.7 volts at the alternator, that not enough?

[@dougdavidson175]

Thanks Andris. Started off the weekend on a positive note. Take care & stay safe.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks, you too!

[@weiggie66]

look at the other side to see how the hoses are connected. Compare each final drive to see how they are connected.

[@konstantin88181]

In Renault from 2008 year there is an intellectual charging system, that charges only if battery voltage drops below certain point. It also charges when you engine breaking, some sort of recuperation I guess. So most of the time the system is under 12.5 volts which can confuse some of rookie mechanics, who never encountered French engineering =)

[@mikehunt3222]

No one can figure out French engineering, not even French engineers because they make everything 100 times more difficult than it needs to be, just to be different.

[@Ants_Pants]

😂

[@chrisoakey9841]

To stop the tracks sliding on the ice, swap one bolt for every third plate with a bolt with spike welded on it that extends past the grouser height. Then if you need you can unbolt the spike. But most of the time you get tracks or a spiked shoe.

[@Ants_Pants]

The ice ia gone now 👍😅

[@dowker66]

I've got a yanmar b15-3, its got the same style alternator, mine was not charging, found a bad connection which once sorted made no difference, I change the regulator and it works fine, my regulator was inside one of the arm rests, my two speed to the tracks is worked by a foot push button, which is a electrical switch which powers two solenoids in the hydraulics, maybe your foot switch should have wires to it, I cant believe they would put the fast travel pipe to the motors and put the foot switch in with out it working. Maybe there should be a connecting rod off it to a valve block somewhere near to it, worth another look now you know that is the lever to operate the two speed. Keep up the videos, always worthwhile watching them.

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah i should do that

[@macstone9719]

The friday highlight of every week 👍

[@Birch_Lv]

Appreciate about time and effort 💪💪💪💪💪 in making those super duper videos and also I thank myself for watching them😊. And last super thanks for the humor 😂. Ok, I mess with the comment 😅😅😅. Too lazy rewrite.😊😊😊

[@Ants_Pants]

Haha. Thanks mate

[@Citronitroify]

Have You wired the alternator correctly? If there is a field winding it must have battery +12 volt to create power (and ground).

[@jeromedumalin9954]

The field wire seems to be the one with the 11Volts. If you want to measure the alternator output, you must connect the 11v to the corresponding connector

[@graemezimmer604]

According to the manual, it's just a current limited Alternator, similar to the used on mowers and scooters (eg there's no Field winding). They do use a rectifier, but it is just a Voltage limiter which shunts unused current to ground.

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah

[@neilhansen5663]

loctite only needs a small amount to work.That container should probably do 100 bolts

[@Ants_Pants]

The container sucks by design. Sometimes you get nothing and then suddenly 50% of the bottle gets empied

[@SuperMAZ007]

Friday's with Ants are never boring. You got it fixed just in time. I have the suspicion aka gut feeling if you start working with the Kirovets again. You might need that thing for one or two jobs. So good timing.

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah 😂

[@jeremyupton850]

The threadlock is an anaerobic adhesive (cures in the absence of air) , that is why the bottle is only half filled to prevent it from curing in the bottle. Any generic threadlock will do the job, does not have to be Loctite.

[@scottfoster2487]

Check your voltage regulator . You do good work Mr Ant. Keep up the good work .

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you, I will

[@larry78cj7]

I had the same problem with my jeep charging the battery. In my case it was a bad/cheap battery. I swapped alternators 3 times and ran all new wires before I figured it out.

[@Ants_Pants]

Hmm ok

[@darrengreenwood8846]

Brilliant video thank you for entertaining us all love watching you get around an sorting problems fantastic video as always

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks 👍

[@MrJacksaun]

Congratulations on breaking fifty thousand subscribers you deserve it buddy.

[@Ants_Pants]

Lol 😂👍👍

[@JJRoe]

Congratulations on 50K ! Your next 50K will sub quicker than your first.

[@Ants_Pants]

Can't wait! Thanks

[@Irene-gk8oq]

Satisfying!😊

[@brianchambers8885]

There must be a way to hook up the second speed. The drives are set up for it and the peddle is there. Maybe just some linkage missing?

[@Ants_Pants]

Maybe

[@michaelperryman6840]

The white button on the top off your blade lever should be the 2 speed selector hope this helps you Ps keep the videos coming because me and my wife love watching them

[@Ants_Pants]

There's no button there

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks

[@carloskawasaki656]

Thank you for sharing, another week end who start very well, you are a great teacher,your explanation are awesome and a learn a lot 👍👍👍👍

[@Ants_Pants]

You are so welcome!

[@karaayers2867]

2 speed is a pedal at the rear of your left foot on my takeuchi tb015. It has a yanmar engine though, so maybe look under the floorboard The transport rod also isn't a lever. The part you were bending with a wrench slides straight up and down.

[@Ants_Pants]

Didn't move at all for me

[@SLeslie]

That big bearing is felt loose because it is only 2/3 of the entire bearing and the outer race is still in the drive hub. They came apart because those are most likely angular contact bearings.

[@Ants_Pants]

Hmm

[@TM_Bavaria]

Friday ist Ants Pants time . Thanks for making my day

[@Ants_Pants]

No problem

[@repomannen]

i think for the temperature in your country 32 would be better, anyway make sure you warm up the oil

[@macstone9719]

Congratulation for reaching 50.000 subs! Awsome 😀

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks! 😃

[@everestyeti]

When you said $200 for a manual, I nearly dropped my coffee, could understand it if it was for a new Volvo EC950F which is thier largest model but for your little Yanmar, the world has gone crazy. Its not like paper and ink are that expensive. Glade you managed to work out the plumbing on the final drive, think I'll stick with my trusty spade, a lot less complicated. 😂 It was definitely a lovely picture of a day, over here where I live in the UK I don't think its stopped raining since last year sometime. 👍

[@Ants_Pants]

😂👍

[@johnhicks735]

The tumbler could be sticking inside of it.

[@TheHellmet]

check all your ground connection's love your work buddy

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks, will do!

[@AW-Services]

Another great video, Andris. I'm glad to see the excavator up and running with the new final drive installed. Reference battery charging and the new alternator. The two wires from the alternator 9/10. wire 9 goes to the regulator. Being that the alternator is AC, the regulator should have a rectifier. Check your regulator hasn't rusted out of you have a corroded wire to the battery from it.

[@Ants_Pants]

👌

[@jeffreygilchrist1330]

The main thing I admire about you is you’ll have a go at anything and you will get advice from your viewers which is rare well done and good luck with the next 50000 cheers

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah.

[@Cholton222]

Clean all grounds and positive. Use grease on pos terminal on batt to keep from corroding❤

[@Ants_Pants]

Interesting idea

[@Cholton222]

@@Ants_Pants I put grease on the ground to. Keeps oxygen off it. I try to do all the free chit first before anything. Cheers mate. More videos I'm almost caught up. 🤪

[@ShimmyShimmy666]

Congratulations on 50k!! ❤🌸🤗

[@Ants_Pants]

😇❤

[@philmecanique]

For your charging problem it most likely is your voltage regulator. Your system has a generator and not an alternator. Hopefully it helps!

[@Ants_Pants]

It does, thanks

[@DrMJJr]

48:22 that Estonian cursing always kills me!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@Ants_Pants]

😆

[@bobferranti5222]

Ant, you need a 6" wire wheel on a bench grinder, it'll clean better and faster than your little drill wire wheel does. A small parts washer would help also, you can either use old diesel or mineral spirits for cleaning in the parts washer. You only need a drop of thread locker on each bolt, you used wayyyyy tooooo muchhhhhhh! lol. You should look into discovering if you can hook up the second speed, you'll like it better.

[@Ants_Pants]

Lol 😂😂 thanks for the advice m8

[@kirk467]

Because they want to sell the whole drive motor! It might work for a spare part incase it goes out again but I don’t think you’ll have any trouble for a long time, Andris! I think you made the right choice!

[@Ants_Pants]

I bought the shafts and face seal for old motor, planning to reassemble it sometime

[@kabukimax1]

the wonderful , Mr pants in action go 50k subs as well .. 🤘🤘🤘

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks m8

[@mikeg3893]

Same thing here in Canada!!! Oil Barons are saving up for a new 100foot, 30.48m, yacht!!

[@Ants_Pants]

Haha

[@metricstormtrooper]

Ants, you used about ten times more thread locker on each bolt than you needed too. PS I just buy Chinese thread locker, works just as well and comes in a bottle 6 times the size.

[@Ants_Pants]

😂

[@Ioughtaknowbetter]

I like how you try to fix something and if you can't get it fixed you know when to cut your losses and move on. Looking forward to seeing you shorten the links on the hoe to see if that helps the tensioners

[@Ants_Pants]

Yup

[@Ants_Pants]

Me too

[@silentdeath9237]

The charging system is most likely the voltage rectifier

[@Biffo1262]

Funny thing Andris, when I press and hold the sides of my tablet screen your excavator seems to 2x faster...😂.

[@Ants_Pants]

😂 teach me master

[@snakebite2841]

👍👍

[@SPUDHOME]

Ants try search, how to change the travel speed on a yanmar digger? It shows several models and where the speed switch is

[@Ants_Pants]

I should get my manual soon

[@VikingDudee]

Idk about them machines, but I do know a lot of them older 80s cars or small tractors that had alternators and a battery light, they will only illuminate or warn you if the battery voltage is too low, some as low as 9 volts, some around 10volts, if its steady at 12v then it might not illuminate the battery light, so it can't really know if the alternator is charging or not, in fact a lot of modern cars are still that way.

[@gengisPhat]

I bet soviet(?) tractor is pretty happy to have their buddy back

[@Ants_Pants]

Yes 😂

[@earlleelethbridge566]

Thanks Ants. Really enjoy coffee and your vids. I think the ground issue as others have said might be the case.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks buddy

[@valuepack2]

Congrats on 50k!

[@Ants_Pants]

🎉

[@dasmetapsysikum]

You get bigger Bottles of Threadlocker that are way cheaper. 50ml for like 30 Bucks.

[@kiesh.]

Also on your alternator, it may not charge all the time so that it doesn't produce parasitic power drain when not needed. Either that or your voltage regulator may be toast

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah

[@johnhicks735]

That's air in the lines still. When you have bubbles.

[@Ants_Pants]

Let it drain for a while