Installing a new/used Final Drive on the 120 John Deere Excavator

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More shenanigans in the shop with MBTS installing the final drive on the 120.
#120excavator
#shopwork
#finaldrive
#johndeere
#shopproject

[@billtudman7867]

Great to see Aaron in a CEE shirt. Great Aussie channel with Kurtis, Karen and safety officer Homey Bigbalz.

[@ecclesmilligan8712]

Yep I had to do a double take on that one. Thankfully it wasn't one of the more adult ones. :-) CEE is definitely a great channel.

[@somegeezer4840]

F**k off train!! 🤣😁

[@steptdnit9776]

Funny I had CEE pop up in my feed last weekend and I've been watching them sense. Very talented at his craft. The out takes are hilarious.

[@nathanscott7910]

He is a talented and knowledgeable man for sure.

[@kenore4003]

The size of some the cylinders and other parts that he rebuilds from scratch is remarkable. He will just use the ends of the cylinders and replace everything else. Pistons, rods, eyes and barrels. Says he can remake these parts for half the cost of new and usually upgrade them in the process.

[@mickjones6509]

Aaron Good to see the T Shirt from down under (Aussie) on. Kurtis from CEE has a great channel as well. Just a stones throw from me.

[@laceitup1]

I for one am appreciating the fact that Aaron is trying so hard to keep the shop.clean. Sure make life easier on you all for working in there! Great video!

[@williammurfin6354]

Kurtis's You tube channel CEE is great. Just down the road from us to.

[@TheGamingmidnightsun]

I love his channel

[@andymack5093]

For me learning about CEE (Australia), and a convert ever since, was actually someone who commented about Kurtis on DP's channel when Mike, a year or so back was turning down a bush in the lathe when changing them out on the older 850. Great Channels and why we all similarly follow DP, CEE, C&C, Capt. K, J-Paydirt, Dirt Boss, Diesel Creek, Lets Dig etc. etc.....

[@passenger6735]

Great MBTS shirt from Cutting Edge Engineering. (another brilliant KZbin channel).

[@wilsonshedden2131]

Glad that Jenna wasn't injured in her accident in January. Hope that it's just a bad memory now. It was nice to see you and Aaron back in the shop and that it has been tidied/reorganized. Good work in repairing the 120 without having any major problems. Also it was interesting to see Aaron's T-shirt from CEE. Kurtis at CEE does amazing work repairing & rebuilding parts from huge excavation equipment. His KZbin channel is another of my favorites - I have several but DP's is #1.

[@justlookin20101]

Nearly fell off my chair seeing the workshop so clean 😀

[@gregparks307]

Love the Cutting Edge engineering shirt! That guy is a freakin GENIUS machinist!

[@dansbrown1313]

Thanks Mike, You and Aaron are like two friends walking down a trail. One speaks of a problem and the other speaks of the solution for the problem!

[@stevencroon]

Another episode😀😀 Good morning all, almost Friday!!!

[@bobbypeck1999]

Do you know what the best part of y'all's videos are it's y'all giving each other the business you're being yourselves it brings back good memories to guys it's been there that can't do it no more I really appreciate y'all

[@eaglerider1826]

Mike , thanks for sharing . I really enjoyed watching you two working together . I'm glad the Mrs. and kids are ok .

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks for watching

[@jimmorrisy7881]

You guys are great together. I feel like I’m hanging out with some friends working hard, getting things done well, and having fun.

[@dannyabston7051]

Thank goodness you’re wife is not hurt. Y’all made a lot of progress in the shop today. Another Awesome Video

[@kopenhagenkid]

Glad Mrs Dirt Perfect and your kids r ok Mr Dirt Perfect

[@billvandorn5332]

So glad Miss Jenna did not get hurt! There's nothing like a clean professional shop with almost everything in its place and readily accessible. Oftentimes we try and make do fitting more than we need into a confined working area instead of having known equations measurements to build the shop as needed. To mitigate the Loss of floor space I will sometimes add a shelf to the wall without any legs being used. That way I can store things that I do not use everyday but have them accessible. If I know that I might need extra space working on a project requiring more for space I will use chains mounted to the shelf and the wall. It comes in handy if I need to stick a car in where a floor mounted cabinet would just take up the space. Congratulations on your improvements and thank you bunches

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Mike and Aaron great seeing you work together and getting it done! Shop looks great! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@bfcmik]

Very interesting listening to you 2 banter whilst you work. Good to see the job was much easier than you expected. Hope Jen and the kids are all well and not suffering too much whiplash.

[@jimmyhicks1015]

Morning DP and man behind scenes

[@ErictheAmateur]

It’s really cool to see the inner working of a hydraulic final drive.

[@dirthog2185]

Awesome to see the ol 120 getting some love. Seeing the 120 and 850 b working is always good.

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. Great to see the 120 getting some love. Looking forward to seeing more of your shop videos. Wishing you and your family the best.

[@robertallen4562]

Hi all, try some cans of spray brake cleaner to clean up spills, it cleans dry. Have fun.

[@Jimmyfisher121]

Thank you Mike and Aaron, that was just what I needed to cheer up thank you both, glad you showed the 120 some love but I believe she needs just a touch more loving and I just can't wait.

[@dougyurecko6500]

You guys made that look simple. Shop looks 110% better, so much easier when you have a organized shop, its hard to keep it that way. I'm trying to train my grandson to keep the shop clean, it's a work in progress. Enjoy ConExpo guys.

[@tuffram2165]

Man those old Hitachi machines were true workhorses. They aren't going to win any races but they seam to run forever with good maintenance.

[@retrodad6864]

You guys made that look easy! Really enjoy the ribbing you guys give each other. Real friends. Thanks for posting. 🇬🇧👍👍👍

[@cyberhornthedragon]

hey hey CEE lookit that my favorite austrailian fabricators channel ! everything from align boring to new cutting edges reskining scraper blades an new cylenders and repairs of rippers

[@glennfryer1539]

The shops looking tidy, Aron’s voice really has a distinctive growl .. brilliant fabricator and welder.. Good to see the JD 130 is getting some TLC .. an avid viewer… 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@tomswindler64]

Really enjoyed this video,y’all actually accomplished some work without too many hiccups,missed the antics,y’all were serious about doing the repairs. Good job as always 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Only MBTS has head room under the 120. LoL God bless

[@btorkos5896]

Love watching you too guys work together ,always fun

[@blackjackuk79]

DP you need some pipe insulation cut to size to pop on the top of the lower glass to rest your leg on. Super comfy operator. 👍

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great job guys changing the final drive

[@SandBoxJohn]

I think Kurtis and Karen in Ormeau Queensland AU will appreciate Arron's plug from Derby Indiana USA.

[@AusJackal]

Love a tidy shop... I was in the military and we had to tidy the shop everyday before we finished, then once a week, usually Friday... big clean and tidy... I'm with Aaron.. plus tidy also equates to safer...

[@Artiken1]

That and you are not wasting half your time having a constant easter egg hunt. (for tools)👍

[@nathanpeterson6321]

Always enjoy your shop days. Thank you for sharing

[@janlesinski4719]

Worked that out to 6.25 years of continuous running 40hour weeks had your money out of it

[@Big-John]

The old 120 comes through again! Keep up the great work 👍

[@joeanonemouse]

Great video. That was amazing how little trouble you had with replacing a final drive and sprocket. Good job guys.

[@tommypointer7876]

I love the winter time videos with Aaron in the shop both of you make for great video!

[@cyndikarp3368]

Great Job! Clean & well organized shop is time saved, when working on equipment.

[@prestonvaughn2078]

At end of video yesterday I remembered seeing/hearing something odd. Watched vid again next day to be sure. At minute 34:30 while Aaron was using impact to bolt down sprocket he reminded me of a woodpecker a few fries short of a happy meal. Sounded eerily similar to a woodpecker trying to build a house in the side of an aluminium building! Gave me a good chuckle! Tell him thanks😉.

[@dennis2376]

The shop looks great. Thank you and have a great day.

[@CuttingEdgeEngineering]

Nice shirt you wearing there mate 🤣👍 keep up the great work you all do 😎👊

[@DirtPerfect]

Love the channel thanks for the comment

[@DavidMSymonds]

New Shop manager and all ready the shop looks better. Next you be telling us that OSHA been through your shop and gave it a passing grade. Keep up the great work.

[@rudyfisher7660]

Only problem with that if it is leaking and it's you know you don't have to track on the Internet store spraying. He'll get mad because your fluid has new fluid his clean flooring is Getting dirt perfect

[@janieweyers6230]

My husband doesn't understand the joy you guys bring me 😂 . Awesome seeing the successful completion of a project.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks appreciate that

[@IT_Dinosaur]

There is just something about maintenance activities requiring sledge hammers that warms my heart. If y'all could have worked the torch into it - that's a perfect hour of entertainment.

[@michaelhuhn90]

Man I love shop days, so much to learn.

[@heatherlane9270]

Sorry to hear about Jenna's accident - scary stuff that. Enjoying MBTS on the job. Had to smile when the track was finished and the area had been cleaned up. 120 is a the foundation machine - it just keeps on working. There will be many happy to see Lt Dan back in the shop but I am looking forward to Bubba Dump's 'new' look.

[@jackdawg4579]

shed shuffling is always fun. I miss my old shed where one bay had doors back and front, making that bay drive through. Made life pretty easy at times.

[@johnbradbury433]

Look after your machine's And they will repay you back. Great work from both of you. Love ya vid's Mike.Ready for the next one. Thank you for sharing this with me.

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Mikey… seems to me that having MBTS on scene makes every job go easier. Or, at least a bit more fun! Sad to hear about MrsDP’s incident. Glad to learn she’s OK. And, now I know why she got a new ride! Thanks for the infotainment this morning. I enjoyed getting some learning with a bit of levity.

[@Mark_Offerman]

Really like the close up shots of what your working on!

[@bobwinne3740]

Glad the family is ok. Be safe

[@bobbypeterson3740]

The “ pad”. Less complaining when skittles is on his knees. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@46rambo49]

ya done good, put a little grease on those races in the link and they will stay in place a lot easier

[@TheGamingmidnightsun]

Hey DP and Mr mbts that T-shirt love it cutting edge engineering Kurtis in Australia he is great on KZbin.

[@leol1682]

Thanks for the video like it and glade your wife and Kid are Ok God Bless

[@robfield5910]

Love them Hitachi machines. I had a 130 in the Uk, great machine, had the double top rollers. I used it along with my 22RB dragline. Am looking forward to seeing your BE up and running. Also have an old Volvo dump truck, think it’s a 681 maybe, can’t remember as am in India for the winter as I am every year. Summer in the uk and winter with my girlfriend. No cold days anymore 😁😁

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

I know it doesn't apply to you, but it may to some of your viewers: OSHA has what they call; VSSR's (Violation of a Specific Safety Rule). One of those rules applies to wooden handled tools. They need to be inspected on a routine schedule, the head must not be loose on the handle, the handle must be free of; splits-cracks-breaks. Here's the real rub, besides the OSHA fine: if an employee is injured by the hammer, they have the right to sue the owner personally. They still have all the rights afforded by Workers Compensation, but because the injury was a VSSR, they also have remedies outside of Workers Comp. So, just say'n, it's a good idea for all of us to check our wooden handled tools on a routine basis. Great video and absolutely love the banter! Thanks Mike and Aaron! Lee PS: It is a GREAT comment generator, too!

[@mattsutherland120]

Good evening form AussieLand 🇦🇺

[@DavidHudspeth-yi9cg]

Always need metal pieces for something I use to weld too when I was younger

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Glad to hear that Mrs. DP and kids are ok, and it's always hilarious watching y'all two comedians.

[@joejohnson7097]

Great to see Aaron back to keep you straight. It's great to have fun while getting the work done. Thanks for the video

[@stevecarmichael3151]

nice to see Aaron wearing an 'CEE' t-shirt :)

[@krisseese5958]

Hey Mike let's get that mini garage door out and put a big one in to match the other bay!! Then Aaron won't have to stress about arranging equipment in the shop so much🤣🤣

[@clarencewiles963]

All the “ Oils, and stuff that can be burned” I would put in a waist oil burner for heat in the shop. 1) you don’t need to hall it off and pay a disposal fee. 2) you will have heating for the winter 🥶. Just saying! And yes the shop is looking great. Thumbs up 👍

[@darylhamann2310]

He doesnt get enough used oil to burn to pay for the heater

[@tomrogers9467]

@@darylhamann2310 But I bet if all his buds know they can drop their old oil off there, he’ll have more than enough. Mine goes into my neighbour’s furnace.

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

That was a whole lot different than that old D8 that dad had. It was WWII era a 2U series I think. Great job and no trouble. Y’all havagudun.

[@andywindy]

Nice to see Aaron referencing Kurtis, Karen and Homeless' channel ! Cutting Edge Engineering.

[@dougdoug2165]

Shop really looks good after the housecleaning. Time spent will pay dividends down the road.

[@philhammond5908]

Having a clean shop helps with projects !!

[@rickallen9382]

The shop looks user friendly now.

[@allensharlow7763]

Shop looks good, oh and say hi to Aaron for me , as he’s a welcome site

[@gregm312]

shop set-up looks good . nice work

[@budlvr]

CEE = another great channel! Kurtis is a hell of a machinist.!

[@mischef18]

Hit the nail right on the head there bro "shenanigans" covers it. Got the job done too which was the goal in the first place. Safe travels to you both.

[@davidwatsonii9469]

ALWAYS ENJOY THE BANTER BETWEEN YOU AND AARON

[@thomasyerbey337]

Great video Mike and MBTS I always enjoy watching you both 🇺🇸

[@nuttsgt8394]

You need to get some pallet racking and go vertical with your storage. Shed down at the lot could use some too.

[@DirtPerfect]

Not a option unfortunately think about it

[@MY-ml5rp]

Opened up you tube, shows the jd in the shop, its the 120s, turn. My first thought was you coming out and saying saying, " We have a pond job and we are going to air up the pads in the track floaties so we can reach out a little further. Made them myself, replaces mats. Have a nice day..

[@bobbypeck1999]

I really enjoy you two working together like two brothers trying to give eachother the worst time who gets ahead that's what's so funny about you too thanks for the enjoyment

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Mr Dirt Perfect and Aaron

[@tbeckley10]

Love cutting edge engineering!!

[@TheJimmybud]

I noticed a LOT of KZbinrs can't seem to clean up after they work on something, and their shops are a disaster and you can't tell me it isn't a scavenger hunt to find the tool you need. Try this, spend the 10 min. And put everything back and see how must less stress you have.

[@stovebolt448]

Thanks for the video Mike and Aaron. Uh I'm with Aaron on the metal rack, "Better to have and not need than to need and have not".🙃

[@stovebolt448]

need a number Mike will check later gotta do some shop work

[@daviddavis6855]

Next time you have to put those washers in an hold them try putting a dap wheel bearing grease behind them.

[@kymw7833]

Mike you must save thousands of dollars each year being able to do your own repairs ,dealerships these days are usually backed up weeks because they don't have enough mechanics ,and the really big plus you and Aaron together in the shop equals big LAUGHS for us ,oh and nice to see Aaron wearing the Cutting Edge Engineering shirt ,if you get time check em out they do a lot of remanufactured of earth moving parts based out of Brisbane looking forward to more shop entertainment Kym Adelaide

[@yenerm114]

Shop projects r coming 👌🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@willgallatin2802]

Mike, you may need to replace that little car garage door with a Lt. Dan size door...

[@breikowski]

Glad it worked, he’ll of a chance putting an untested unit in. It would be a great video to tear down and rebuild the old unit. Would make a handy spare.

[@rodneydaniels4357]

A little tip hit them bolts hit head with a hammer and then put inpack back on and see what happens. Got a shock the bolt learned that on big bolts.

[@gregglyman5394]

Great video from way up here in vermont. Like shop projects with excavation.

[@scottfrazier131]

You need that new Dewalt Hi Torque 1/2'' impact. It is a bad dude!

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

I love the acetylene hose reel idea !!!

[@Todd936]

Respect 🫡 Love the clean garage man. Great job and you two get along so good it’s nice to watch. Best life to you man.

[@Chico-td2fy]

That was fun! 🏗🚜

[@timtaulu9914]

You didn't let me down, great video, entertaining,😄 learned something interesting (that I'll never use🤔) I am looking forward to more shop videos🤨. I am glad the family is okay. 🤗