Nissan Diesel Swapped Oliver OC-3, Problems!

I started off doing some fluid and filter checks on this crawler loader, and then things escalated. I ran into problems I expected, and then more problems I didn't expect. I'm glad I looked at the final drive spindles, because that could have been catastrophic!
Nothing was sponsored in this video, but here are links to good suppliers:
The Surplus Center
www.surpluscenter.com
I've been buying stuff from them for many decades. Some things are overpriced, but they are great for hydraulic fittings and hoses. Also got that suction grease gun for under $10.
Olivercrawlers.com
They actually carry parts for this machine! Not the fastest shipping, but they've got the stuff.

[@AgentJayZ]

That thing was past being on its last legs... it was rotting out and ready to die. You did all the internal stuff that will let it live for another 40 years, even if completely neglected. And then you made it look good. That little loader is so happy to meet you. Loved this video!

[@Thomas-fo9zu]

That little machine hadn't been properly maintained since new, if at all. Nice work bringing it back to life and giving it some dignity. It digs very well, also.

[@BillyJoeJimBob28]

Yep nice job! Now you have a working lil track loader to have some fun with, diggin & movin dirt around ur place, whether it needs to be dug up or not! 😂😂

[@Woodburner100]

Hey JZ, good to see you here. Hope you had a great Christmas!

[@arachnipope]

The dry humor is epic. Working on stuff that other people have wrecked is always "entertaining" to say the least.

[@david929190]

I've got major tool envy after seeing that thread cutting/cleaning tool.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear Mr. David. 👍👌👏 Same here, definitely! I'm even shocked because I didn't know that something like this is existing. Best regards, luck and health in particular.

[@alcopower5710]

Agree…..never seen one like that before

[@s.sonski631]

Could tell us what the tool is called and where your friend got his. Pleasssse.

[@mark3863]

There's something about this channel that just makes you feel good and puts a smile on your face.😊

[@randr10]

Same. Just discovered it tonight and I'm on my next video. I do a lot of the same stuff, but he reminds me to do something when I'm doing it. Have fun!

[@hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476]

@mark : 100% Agreed!.. 😊🙏

[@bluezy261175]

I honestly don't know why it took me so long to find this channel, but, I love it, proper mechanicing and with great humour.

[@hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476]

I've been subbed to this channel for quite some time, (ER / ICU MD here). Due to work reasons I stayed out of tune for a while. This reminds me of myself assisting my late Uncle Joe (Nuke Phisicist + Aircraft Eng.), who's hobby was 'resurrecting' several motorized eqpt. Now, I remember the 'Never, ever give up' mindset of this author + great sense of humour in a relaxed / therapeutic way... Many thanks & blessings!!.. 😊🏆💪🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@billhacks]

I've been feeling depressed lately but this channel always cheers me up. Your timing was perfect. Thank you for sharing all of these cool projects and having such a great attitude.

[@davestark2015]

Sorry you're bummed out. Things will be better soon. Cheers 🍻

[@frank-t6857]

You are not alone. I have been struggling with depression and anxiety for some months but I get to forget them when watching Low Buck Garage.

[@less2641]

I know exactly what you mean. We need this sort of thing in our lives. Edit: Maybe that sounded a little intense. Just saying it's really nice to relax and catch up on this sort of thing.

[@bigsid1984]

Passion flower tea

[@chrisseger6870]

Hey guys. I'm glad to hear the videos helped, but don't be afraid to reach out to someone. Depression is a legit deal that doesn't always just "go away". Just wanted you to know I care about y'all and I hope the best. Stay safe. Listen to happy music. And surround yourself with positivity as much as you can. ✌️

[@williamthompson2222]

Dude, you crack me up! You are a Master at finding temporary solutions in need of permanent solutions. Hand wave, when you both are on screen genius. Don’t change a thing!

[@williamhouk6880]

Nice job! Now you need to add a ROPS ( roll over protection structure) with a roof to protect your noggin from sun, rain, and falling articles such as tree tops, utility poles etc. It'll also add some much needed counter weight to keep that machine planted on the ground. I have an old John Deere that's in dire need of a protective structure myself. I picked up an old roof off an old forklift that I think will work for my situation.

[@Vickwick58]

Your videos are both educational and entertaining, which is really all one can ask for. Thank you.

[@Freedbird]

Awesome machine for its size. I didn't think it would handle a bucket of mulch in the beginning! Perfect for installing paver patios.

[@kidsteach938]

Sweet little machine, and impressively powerful. Can't wait to see it do some digging with the rear apparatus attached for ballast.

[@alangordon3283]

Always a joy to have a new low buck production drop on KZbin .

[@landontesar3070]

Thanks for the tip on Surplus Center. I spent way too much on hydraulic lines

[@benjamincresswell3713]

James, One thing's for sure, you are preparing that thing for some actual work. Maybe it wouldn't do well in a big production job, but for small or odd jobs it looks pretty good. And I was thinking, if you sell it to someone, you can give them a copy of the video to show them all the things you have brought up to date or even improved on. You always have a fun video, and that doesn't come by accident. I think I can speak for many when I say you do an outstanding job editing and piecing together all the parts that make it such a great video. Keep it up and have fun for sure. ben/ michigan

[@BallBusta]

That things a tank. Glad to see you went forward with the repairs. Also, that undercarriage go pro was nice, didn't see any leaks. Hope you get good use out of that loader.

[@douglascorley6630]

I like how you explain stuff and make it sound simple

[@asbjrnkvisle5831]

That's better than new now! And I agree with your idea of not changing the gasket, because then you won't be changing the oil 😅

[@peterhahn5869]

Enjoy your channel and your sense of humour. Keep up the great work

[@stevanrozic4638]

You are a very very good at fixing things and your mecanical knowledge is second to none. Cheers from Canada

[@stevecurtiss46]

brings back fond memories of my 4 Olivers. The last an OC 3 IND.

[@wizzlefits]

For the bucket position indicator... Attach a piece of 1/4" round bar to the bucket end an up to the top of the cylinder where you can easily see it. On the top side, slide a piece of pipe over it so the round bar can slide through freely. I think you get the idea. Then you can set the bucket flat on the ground and use an angle grinder with a death wheel to mark the round bar at the end of the pipe. Actually cutting it flush works great too, IF the pipe is long enough.

[@3rdpig]

Great work! And just think, any future projects that aren't fun can now be buried!

[@JesusThineBeTheGlory]

Looks great in green; the paint made a huge improvement. Now all the fluids and hydraulic lines are changed it looks like a great little machine. Love this channel so much!

[@jlucasound]

Isn't it amazing how he isn't in the six digit Subs? That confounds me. God Bless You, JT! ⛪⛰🪨🙏

[@landroverihtractor1965]

I totally agree@@jlucasound

[@NastyCustoms5150]

Driest humor in the west! One of the many reasons to love this channel, well done!

[@2coolwheels139]

Turned out to be a great little rig! Nice job.

[@DatBoiOrly]

i'm glad you replaced those hoses, when you change the oil of these old machines since it can now flow properly the most likely thing to happen is those hoses bursting, also due to the crud in the hydraulic's i think she'll need a pump rebuild, and once you're back to OEM hydraulic pressure you'll be thankful you replaced those lines ;)

[@Whiterabbit124]

It makes me so happy to see you clean and paint the poor thing!

[@grahamhale8844]

Your not quiet right in the head in a nice way mate ,love your vids always make me smile,

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Thanks for sharing definitely should put a few hundred pounds of weight in the rear probably hang some old tractor weights on it and then it wouldn’t feel tippy when bucket is full

[@jayjones6904]

You're really scaring me now wow all new fluids paint job lol

[@martynwatson4929]

You've done a great job putting the finishing touches on what is a usable conversion. I appreciate that's easy to say and the 'finishing touches' often take the most time and effort. Good job. Great presentation.

[@kennyquad]

1. You need to find more "toys" 2. You need to post more great videos like this one!

[@tarstakars]

Several hundred dollars... there's a whole lot of people in the United States that would gladly pay several hundred dollars for a running tractor like that... if you don't mind me saying, you sir, are inspiration for us "Buck" Savers out here..

[@flydaddy55]

You are doing great. I have not read all the comments, so this may have been mentioned. If you want to know what angle your bucket is, place the bucket flat on the ground in a neutral position (neither tilted up nor down) and get a piece of metal and weld it to the bucket, in a spot that you can see it from the operator position, in a level position. This will give you something to gauge your bucket angle..

[@Hard_Right]

the trick to knowing how your bucket is situated in relation to the ground is to make it perfectly flat then look at the back of the bucket and find a spot that you will always be able to tell if the bucket is flat or tilted up or down by referencing that spot

[@mikeconner5119]

you always impress me when you first showed this little oliver with a forigne engine and inspecked it it didnt look good and i understand there must have been alot of editing but you now have yourself one sweet machine nice touch painting it oliver green i wish i had one for plowing snow good job

[@StoianAtanasov]

I love your style. Good job! Can't wait for more :)

[@bymarcatholictinkering]

Sir I doubt there is anything you can’t repair better than it was originally!

[@davestark2015]

Whoo Hooooo !!! Alright, one of my favorite shows to watch. Glad to see you again.

[@Nick-nw6zg]

I don’t know if I have said it before but you’re a matter of fact humor is hilarious. I pretty much laugh through all of your videos. You’re a funny guy your family must have a good time with you.🤘🏼😂‼️

[@jlucasound]

Find a backhoe for the back! (They call it a backhoe because it goes on the back and it kinda...hoes). Even if you find a small one, you can add weights if it isn't heavy enough to reduce the tipping. If you just want a bucket loader, and maneuverability, just add chunks of steel, welded together, to add weight to the rear. Or, find a Bobcat rear weight. Space it out away from the rear if it isn't heavy enough. Put a cooler in the space. 😯🤫🍺 That oil change was awesome!! (💩). 😁🤩

[@Prescopalt]

I discovered your channel three weeks ago and I have to say it has been one of the best discoveries of the year. This video was simply incredible, thank you very much for the content and the effort you put into making them.

[@benschlack5814]

I like how you always fix with what you have to work with

[@roypearce6968]

Love it really nice piece of machine you fixed up and good find. Nice paint job on a new toy to add to the collection.

[@AlwaysBored123]

That thread chaser tool is really cool never seen that before.

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

Cheap bucks: I am 76 so cheaply fixing things expensive is the cat's meow. I likes it. Like the brakes. Like the fluid. Course that stuff costs a ton. Like the hoses. Sweet.

[@fr33dumb0]

Been here for over a year now. Things just keep getting better and better. 🎉🎉

[@dogpotter]

Thanks for sharing this video. it was fun watching you work on this old machine. Actually laughed out load a couple of times.

[@bobferranti5222]

I wish I lived close to you, I would love to hang out and watch you work and listen to your stories. You do interesting stuff and work. It's not stupid if it works!

[@baxojayz]

Your vids always make my day! Well done!

[@markvisconti4507]

What a great little machine...and green is always a good color, except when drinking. BTW, I love that you decorated your kids obstacle course with very large and spiked cactus plants. Growing up tough, growing up New Mexico!!!..;-))

[@xy_iron]

you deserve more subs. keep it up

[@skytroop2735]

I love your content, thanks for sharing your projects!

[@Dr-wheel-barrow-opperator]

I watched every second of your video and enjoyed it. Thank you for taking us along on your journey.

[@MrGunPilot]

Great save. It's good to see old vintage classics still earning their keep.

[@michaelb.42112]

You are a master mechanic and took and old loader and made it look and perform like new. I bet that will be so handy for moving motors, lifting motors, etc. The green really looks good now that I see it on the entire thing. When you first started spraying, it looked kind of off, but then it looked great.

[@randallackaret1390]

Remind me of growing up on my dad's farm making junk work. Thank you

[@jerva245]

This is so satisfying to watch! Thank you!

[@deanneufell3284]

In the late 70's early 80's I put a Toyota Corolla (or maybe it was a Corona?) motor in a antique Cletrac dozer. A few years later i owned a oc-4 dozer with a backhoe on it . Think they were called trencher crawlers. Good times. lol Your video brought back a lot of memory's :)

[@seaknightvirchow8131]

Great job, I love that little machine in green. Your humor cracks me up.

[@jasoncooney3595]

I was really happy to see a new video !

[@geoffreyb3337]

How cool if I had my own dozer, I’d be playing with it in my yard all the time I’m not gonna lie😂

[@skipperbrown9502]

Thank you for letting us watch, and thank you for your humor!

[@garycadieux9649]

I must say this was your best video yet. You gave it in love and brought it back to life the proper way. Thank You From Canada

[@LaLaLand.Germany]

Ollie definetly lights up the quarter mile! Good job, Mate!

[@brianlubeck4184]

If they are still in business, there is a company called Korvis Brothers Oliver that may carry parts for your crawler.

[@earlcoobs8267]

You did that old crawler a lot of good. Great to see!

[@mickeysadler5272]

Great to see you bring that loader back to life. Repaint too

[@joepiker]

Good job! We had an Oliver like yours back in the 70's ( no diesel, of course). It was amazing how much work I got done with it!

[@alkennedy1124]

Oh I forgot,the radiator cap is laying down on the frame by the second drain plug for the transaxle thing you’re calling it lol thanks BigAl California happy thanksgiving.

[@d.sparkes346]

Very cool! Great content once again, thanks for posting!

[@landroverihtractor1965]

This was definitely a job worth doing. Epic repair and recommissioning of the loader! 👌

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

"it could explode in my face..." Oh, you definitely don't want that happening. Good call on replacing them. Of course, when you drained all the fluids, it looked like so much baby poodoo... the vehicle could be heard going "ahhhhhhhhh" for days!

[@ScotReeder]

I thoroughly enjoy the format and content of your videos. We'll done.

[@isickofit]

That was the finest goop sequence I have ever seen. I am not young, and have been around goop.

[@staninjapan07]

it just gets better and better.... every time!

[@snydedon9636]

Awesome machine, especially after the work you did on it. I can think of a bunch of things that I could do with that. Thanks for the great video.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats LBG on finally getting ur Nissan Diesel Oliver OC-3 problems worked-out. now it runs great.. looks cool..

[@toddvisser5445]

Always enjoy watching your videos

[@Kolarmodelar]

You are my new YT best improviser. Love it! Subscribed!

[@DanDoge-wp7uj]

Could have made a venturi hose with your blower. Sucked out all the old junk out the pan.. Thanks for the video. Good luck..

[@ProlificInvention]

One of the best YT channels of all time, thanks man.

[@RHTbluetrokadriver]

Turned out amazing, love the green color

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Definitely a capable machine now. Good job, great video. Central California watching

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Awesome fix up job James! 😁👍 That will be a handy machine to keep around 🔧🔩

[@haydnpearce]

For a small machine lots of power, and for the bucket put the level on the ground and weld a bar to the bucket to see the angle

[@charlescastle5566]

That loader turned out good. It's a little on the small side but it seems to work quite well now. Keep up the good work.

[@MrDhalli6500]

Those prickly pears on the fence look absolutely massive.

[@jackrichards1863]

I love this deal. A great video with an old dependable Oliver 3 ton crawler loader being repaired to it's expected standard. It was successful. And I have a four ton old dependable loader that needs very much the same stuff doing to it. So for me it's also inspiration. After some lengthy part rebuilding and some expense, the old girl is losing it's appeal slightly. Not quitting but a short break is as good as a rest doing some other interesting and fun stuff. Now as I find myself having to get back on with it before details are too hazy - here's Low Buck Garage with an inspirational vidocumentary, right on time!!! 👍👌👌👍💪

[@hudsonpicken8838]

i JUSTFOUND THIS CHANNEL TODAY! I love all your videos and thank you for your hardwork

[@darrenhawken9766]

Great work, good results, upgrade and upcycling 👍💨💨

[@rowdyhoundsman]

Strong work, the paint job looks mint!

[@caseyjones1999]

I love people saving old equipment. Especially one that had an interesting history with that Nissan diesel added!

[@vancemacd6315]

Nice work man, love the content.

[@hastyone9048]

Sweet. You should paint “Deer John” on the side of that bad boy.

[@williamllorens2141]

I enjoyed the video, explanation, the work done on the thing and the fact that you left it running like new. Amazing skills brother ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😅.

[@art1muz13]

Great video. You can let Skipper know that the guy what brought that lab heater/stirrer worked real well. I just had to add three screws, but it was a great deal! Thank you.

[@jerryb1234]

Great project and video, thanks for sharing.

[@jerkofalltrades5430]

Nice one, those old Olivers are cool machines.