Maybe I missed it, or forgot. There seems to be a crack on the front of the bolster. I assume that it is not an issue due to it being an implement mount.
@squatch2533 күн бұрын
Yep good eye - and you’re correct, it’s next to the flat milled spot on the front where the center support bracket would’ve attached for the optional wide front end. They either ran into something with that edge, or were bolting large chain links to those threaded holes for pulling in reverse, judging by the witness marks. We inquired about having that repaired as well when they did the other brazing, but they had concerns about further distortion happening to those hydraulic piston bores so since we both agreed that it wasn’t a structural issue, we should just fight the battles that were necessary and let that one go to avoid causing other unnecessary problems. They couldn’t guarantee that a repair that close to the gap between the inner bores wouldn’t skew them slightly out of alignment, and none of us wanted that lol 👍
@NineCylinderDiesel2 күн бұрын
I think the X231 content is absolutely brilliant
@rawbsworld66042 күн бұрын
👍 🤣 I like it just sounds so 1950’s Sci Fi experimental Rocket X231 🤗
@klaasbloem2 күн бұрын
👍👍
@12DGJB213 күн бұрын
I understand that caterpillar content is the bread and butter of this channel, but I always enjoy X231. Figuring out the original design process and then developing custom repairs around its uniqueness also makes for great content. Thank you for sharing the history and current journey of X231 with us. The legacy of X231 will certainly live on beyond our time.
@DohosanV3 күн бұрын
X231 Is what brought me to this channel so I'm always happy to see progress made on it. I can also relate to burnout and frustration when working on such projects especially when parts are non-existent.
@johngibson38372 күн бұрын
@@DohosanVme too mate it's why I've ended here and loved every episode since regardless of the content
@klaasbloem2 күн бұрын
👍👍👍👌
@bradgrandgeorge6095Күн бұрын
Same. X231 brought me to the channel been waiting patiently for a finished product. I hope with the cat project announcement this doesn’t get forgotten
@davidrose561Күн бұрын
We live in such a wasteful society where everything gets thrown away instead of getting repaired. It's so refreshing seeing such a rare bit of history coming back to life!
@wilferedbrimly3 күн бұрын
I always enjoy the X231 content.
@marty86392 күн бұрын
👍👍
@klaasbloem2 күн бұрын
👍👍
@markmartin96712 күн бұрын
This is why X231 is the best content on your channel. The transformation and return to service is exceptional! So much enjoy watching the step by step return of X231. Thank you Toby
@colin85323 күн бұрын
5-6 years in the making, at least since we first saw this part. I can't wait till this project is finished and we can go back and watch the entire play list from start to finish. It's going to be so cool, like going back in time lol. It's neat to not only see the content, but how your filming and editing style have evolved over the years. I'm so excited to also see the first start of the engine you rebuilt almost 8 years ago now. If I remember correctly, the sides of the heads were the first pieces to get the finished paint applied to them! Things are getting really exciting now!!!
@squatch2533 күн бұрын
Thanks, yeah between getting more comfortable with being on camera, plus greatly improved recording and editing equipment over what I started out with, I think the video quality has improved a bit.
@8phawkins3 күн бұрын
@@squatch253 You ain't kidding! Have a look at you pulling the Cat 10 to pieces - monosyllabic is the word.
@stevea96042 күн бұрын
@@squatch253 Absolutely…Your skills in the video & editing match your machining & mechanical skills 🤩👍🏻👌🏻🧐
@johngibson38372 күн бұрын
@@squatch253aye the quality has improved a little mate
@00nutt2 күн бұрын
Squatch's attention to detail hits you right out the gate!!! Gotta love it!!!
@grumpyshopteacher253 күн бұрын
That was a sweet repair. I have been waiting for this repair since you had it welded! Also we are getting enough subassemblies put together to have a Let’s build an experimental tractor in a day episode!!!!
@rswany16Күн бұрын
Keep the X231 content coming! I can't get enough of it. I also can't wait to see this tractor in person some day at a tractor show.
@jondavidmcnabb2 күн бұрын
I feel like the Glyptal is the arts and craft portion of these videos. "Happy little tree" 🤣
@kenore40032 күн бұрын
Cast iron has a certain amount of porosity and the Glyptol seale the inside so oil won't seep out and ruin the paint over time.
@paulforster41332 күн бұрын
I also love the X231 content and don't understand why it isn't more popular. Having said that, things went very well on this instalment, I'm hoping you have kept up the anointing as I'm sure Christine's front bolster has more surprises or challenges in store.
@leecrump46142 күн бұрын
I admire your ability to solve very difficult challenges.
@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd3 күн бұрын
Always enjoy watching your meticulous work methods, Squatch
@blairbreland14432 күн бұрын
Your vacuum makes me laugh everytime you use it cause I know it's on your mind while making the video
@vanislescotty2 күн бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed both the mechanical work (first rate) as well as the industrial archeology as well. Looking forward to the next episode already. And I'm grateful for weather that gives you lots more shop time.
@NVIN-ov9dn2 күн бұрын
X231 content is always appreciated. Can't wait to see her roll.
@calrob3002 күн бұрын
Great analysis and problem solving really makes the X231 content very interesting. Glad you've gotten back to this tractor, and I'm looking forward to seeing it painted and running!
@johngibson38372 күн бұрын
And this my dear friend is what got me addicted to your wonderful channel before having to be side stepped onto your swamp angel, beautiful video thanks mate
@gregoryschmitz213119 сағат бұрын
I continue to stand in awe of X231 work. The shim pack reminds me of an air compressor I had to repair. Many years of neglect, so tore the whole thing down. End bearings and races severely chewed up. The rebuild package came with a pack of gaskets like Squatch single on the bolster. Looking at the removed gaskets, it was clearly multiples of gaskets. Ok, end play adjust, got it, and a lot of them though hard to tell how many. So I guessed, crank would not move when the cover bolts cinched. Eventfully I put the whole old gasket pack in and the new ones. Finally freed up. All I could figure was it was too tight at the factory, but they got it to run and it ground itself to fit. So many hours it had ridges in the jugs like a vehicle would on the cylinders. Amazing it still worked. It was ok with rings as they would not spend for the new jugs needed (sleeves cost as much as jugs). One bad wrist pin bearing (2 jug machine aka V-4).
@grizzchris642 күн бұрын
Your attention to detail is another reason I enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work Sir.
@douggilroy11882 күн бұрын
Make a dummy bearing to be able to test the shims, that's the sort oreason why this channel is worth following!
@nandi1233 күн бұрын
Your brazing work is so perfect I almost don't want you to cover it with paint. Turning the second race into a tool to set preload was a very clever idea. 👍
@ron8273 күн бұрын
I am always amazed at your planning and creativity in designing non existent needed tools and then to create them such as the test race. 👍👍
@johnalexander43562 күн бұрын
It's looking so good! This had to be a huge relief for you! It sucked to sacrifice a brand new race, but it was the best solution. Congratulations on X231 progress!
@Ianforsyth-y8gКүн бұрын
X231 is the best content on KZbin. I can't wait for every episode.
@geneguenther43253 күн бұрын
Thanks for the update Toby! Another big step to getting old Christine rolling. Can’t wait for the next video!
@philipr7686Күн бұрын
I've always enjoyed watching your skill, problem-solving, easy-going attitude in front of the camera. And working with your dad, the property chores, etc. Merry Christmas.
@dalee.mccombs85712 күн бұрын
I enjoy the X231 content every bit as much as the Cat content. I appreciate the many challenges and your unique solutions ! Happy with Cats or X231 !! Have a Wonderful Christmas and productive 2025 !
@cometcountry19743 күн бұрын
Can’t wait to see that bolster and engine rejoined to the transmission and rear end! X231 all the way! We may have a rolling chassis in the future, maybe!
@countryguy8283 күн бұрын
Excellent episode. I'm not a MM guy per se but this got to be my favorite project to watch. I enjoy watching the restoration of a one of a kind machine. I like seeing the challenges of no replacement parts and how you overcome the roadblock. It's the challeneges like these I look forward to on the Cletrac E-62...If I ever get it in the shop...
@jatomlin1991Күн бұрын
Love me some x231 videos. I bet it felt really good the first time that piston slid smoothly through that repaired bolster.
@Jimbo65203Күн бұрын
Good work. I like the restoration of your Minneapolis Moline!
@TawDragoКүн бұрын
Fun stuff. I like how you explain your thinking along the way.
@andrewmurton83792 күн бұрын
Always happy to see X231, looking forward to the next instalment.
@spacemanmatКүн бұрын
Great progress on X231, always interesting to see their development approach in action.
@michaelbaumgardner25302 күн бұрын
Nifty trick with the sacrificial race,Man there's just so much going on in that one casting it blows my mind... Good Job
@matty2helpfull2 күн бұрын
WHOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO! that front bolster is coming along nicely for x231 good job !
@rogerallen66442 күн бұрын
A rare easy day with X231! Well done!
@stevecunningham27592 күн бұрын
I started watching your early X231 vids and look forward to completion. I watch every video and especially love your tooling and adaption content! I'm also looking forward to the D6.
@ben_syxxes8179Күн бұрын
Really enjoying the x231 series revival! It’s just excellent 👍🏻
@mikehughes35332 күн бұрын
Great episode on X231, your scientific research makes for great content!
@emerycreek80163 күн бұрын
Great idea with that bearing race! You really figured that whole non-stock riddle out.
@LoggerLloyd3 күн бұрын
Great progress. Roller getting closer.
@danieledwards10812 күн бұрын
I feel a rolling chassis coming on in the very near future 👌 loving it Squatch, impeccable workmanship as always
@jazzerbyte3 күн бұрын
Very satisfying to see the final close fit working out.
@bobcrone61512 күн бұрын
Excellent. And Glyptol content a fantastic bonus!!!💪🏻
@waynep3432 күн бұрын
Years in the making. It's coming together😂
@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch3 күн бұрын
Fantastic progress! One step closer to having 4 wheels on the ground!
@HillbillySailor2 күн бұрын
Dang it, you gave me nightmare flashbacks with that needle gun! Used to use those A LOT in the Navy to prep areas for painting!
@clydeschwartz3 күн бұрын
Excellent video it's nice to see you making progress on x231 keep up the good work
@jamesazahn68422 күн бұрын
Great episode and explanation of the mystery to the clearance and fit of all the components to their relationships to one another. Thanks for sharing!
@RobertBrothersJr-dc7nr2 күн бұрын
Squatch, another absolutely amazing video showing your problem solving skills and mechanical abilities. You never cease to amaze me. Sooooo much work you put into the bolster. I throughly enjoyed this video and look forward to seeing your next one. Thanks Squatch!!!
@johngibson38372 күн бұрын
Top skills Robert I agree and such a pleasure to see
@lonahlen82662 күн бұрын
Each time I hear it, I just love your “Hangry-Vac”.
@mattavera43232 күн бұрын
I am loving this x231 content. Keep it coming!
@joegiura24782 күн бұрын
Love the x231 challenges
@Denis-tu1pd2 күн бұрын
Your mechine work is awesome . Your attention to detail is really awesome . At the of the finished product its better than new. Denis from Santa Rosa Ca
@Jeff-d4p2f2 күн бұрын
It is hard to imagine what you will do when you roll that tractor out and start it for the first! Cry, praise God, jump for joy! Probably all the above! I know it's a long time in coming put it looks like it is going to be sooner than later! Great job!
@squatch2532 күн бұрын
“First starts” have always been my least favorite part of any restoration or repair job, since that’s when all of the underlying problems that you didn’t know about finally surface. So when that time comes, I’ll be the typical high strung nervous wreck that I always am when something finally barks to life, only probably even worse because of how many ways literally EVERYTHING on this oddball tractor could malfunction lol 😬
@squatch2532 күн бұрын
@mmm365 - My goal for this winter is to get X231 into the “rolling chassis” stage, with all 4 wheels back on the ground. If I manage to get it that far I’ll be happy, but the burnout on this project creeps in faster and faster every time I go back to it - I’m already becoming frustrated at how much effort it’s taken just to make a tiny bit of progress.
@johngibson38372 күн бұрын
@@squatch253four wheel's is a fine goal mate and remember there ain't no need to rush you're not that old
@JeffreyMiller-cy9zuКүн бұрын
To be honest you're at the point where small steps take time. Don't rush it, you'll get there
@andrewklahold28802 күн бұрын
Peening that brass with the needle scaler, will help make the brass stronger as well , and helps to relieve stress , they do that for cast welding while it is still hot, to relieve the stress cast nickel welding makes
@jimamundsen70292 күн бұрын
Good stuff,Toby. Only suggestion for next time is to refresh all of us on how bad it looked when you first started working on it. A little "file footage" maybe?
@cassiuspuckett87892 күн бұрын
Adding and retracting those shimms is very tedious. The idea of grinding the out side edge was an awesome idea. I was still thinking that you would have to shimm the pivot, rather than the bearing. This is one reason why I like to watch your content, I've learned so much from watching you solve the problem you uncontested as you rebuild this tractor.
@charlesward81963 күн бұрын
Love the X231 content. Fred’s Hot Sauce, LOL!
@stevea96042 күн бұрын
The infinite patience and skill levels are worthy of the views 👍🏻🤩👌🏻🧐
@michaelseymour3534Күн бұрын
Instead of using the needle scaler, would it not have been better to make the whole thing shiny? Love that you're back on the X231.
@brianbell37483 күн бұрын
Loving the x231 content. It drew me in way before 5J1113 came along! Are you doing flywheel and clutch stuff next? See that big ole boy sitting on the bench by the bolster.
@squatch2533 күн бұрын
We already did all the clutch reconditioning in the prior episodes, it’s just sitting there waiting for me to get all the wheels ready to bolt on so that I can put everything together all at once 👍
@StaceyMichelleDunn2 күн бұрын
I like the x231 episodes a lot!
@Doughboy19413 күн бұрын
At 17:35 is that a crack in the casting? It's at the left of the lowest two threaded holes.
@squatch2532 күн бұрын
See the explanation for that crack that I pinned up at the top of the comments section here 🙂
@jamespollock25002 күн бұрын
Thank you for pointing the way to LAOL! Still enjoying your content.
@Thomasgarrick1133 күн бұрын
Lots of thinking went into this great job Think you are right someone has been into that before they most likely added the extra shim to tighten up the bearing to just get by for a while Make sure it is timed correctly when you assemble it haha I know you will
@arthurirwin82352 күн бұрын
You'll be steering down the road before you know it. It's good to see the progress.
@junior11382 күн бұрын
I seem to recall hearing or reading that it’s always worth running a needle scaler over welds as it can relieve stresses.
@grasshopper77603 күн бұрын
Thank you for another great video! Love to see X241 ✌️
@grasshopper77603 күн бұрын
Oops 231
@casparberends27192 күн бұрын
To determine the distance between housing and race, solder can be used. Solder flattens, then you can measure the thickness to determine the shim thickness.
@jenniferwhitewolf37842 күн бұрын
17:02 Your shims are perfect round and flat. Please do a segment on how you make such perfect fit shims.
@squatch2532 күн бұрын
Thanks, I just cut several equal sized squares of shim stock, then stacked them up and clamped them between two squares of thin plywood. I then used a hole saw to drill out the center holes all in one pass, then took them out of the plywood and cut the outside diameters one at a time with a pair of regular scissors 👍
@ironman34063 күн бұрын
The way you so sparingly dip your brush in the glyptol reminds me of an old advertisement for brylcreem “just a dab will do ya”
@Bellboy403 күн бұрын
Yeah, I remember those old Brylcreem ads too. I think the saying was "a little dab'll do ya".
@johnnymorrow632 күн бұрын
So so close to being back on 4 wheels!
@sterff893 күн бұрын
I really enjoyed this episode! That was very interesting to see how you set the preload on that bearing. I was disappointed you didn’t play the entire shop vac noise before you ended that clip haha!
@deannajoseph3 күн бұрын
Yeah, I enjoyed that, cheers Squatch. Good video.
@michaelwest43252 күн бұрын
Another step forward, mysteries solved, lessons learned, by God I almost think I could restore x231! But why spoil your fun!
@Denis-tu1pd2 күн бұрын
Merry christmas and a happy new year to you and your family .
@charleswray4043 күн бұрын
Enjoying the content one bite at a time.
@alanmize56272 күн бұрын
I really like X231 keep it going please
@patceleschi5522 күн бұрын
If I were building a “can repair anything correctly “ dream team my starting 4 would be Squatch JPaydirt Curtis at CEE and ICWeld. All professionals that do it the right way. Each with their own specialty. Well done men.
@mikewilson6312 күн бұрын
Excellent, ingenious stuff. Went looking for Glyptal 1201 - not available in the UK. 8 -(
@jmailbell2 күн бұрын
Don’t want to jinx anything by saying this, but that was slick! Great job!
@lukestrasser2 күн бұрын
@21:10 if you spend too much time deciding what to worry about, you end up as an Air Force planner… Analysis Paralysis. Some it’s just easier to dive in and conquer.
@donwilson66172 күн бұрын
Always great.....I look forward to every video...
@merlepatterson2 күн бұрын
You could even drill two opposing holes in your test bearing (just like grease holes) to remove it easily with picks.
@nickvandiver-xp3ue2 күн бұрын
I can’t wait to see x231 done but I enjoy all the x231 content I’ll miss the prototype stuff when it’s done
@mmm3652 күн бұрын
Mecanicaly mint repair! How did you cut the shims of 17:02 ?? I Love project X
@squatch2532 күн бұрын
I cut out several equal sized squares of shim stock, then stacked them all up and clamped between two squares of thin plywood. I then used a hole saw to drill out the centers of them all in one pass, then took them out of the plywood and hand-cut the outside diameters to size with a regular pair of scissors 👍
@fifieldfarmllc8544Күн бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@ricklaleman65523 күн бұрын
Nice work getting the correct fit.
@michaelscriffiano926723 сағат бұрын
Thank you as aways
@TMxl-w5t2 күн бұрын
Nice work again 👍
@tmscheum3 күн бұрын
Put the beer can shims in it!
@johna76612 күн бұрын
Probably a better fit than most production assemblies.
@Chad-g2y2 күн бұрын
Really enjoy your videos, be it caterpillar, farmall, or the infamous x231. Keep it up please. Awesome job.
@paulary56132 күн бұрын
5:07 Why no oil to aid in the cutting process like when you use a cylinder hone?
@squatch2532 күн бұрын
I’ve always had better results honing dry, the times I’ve used oil it just clogs the stones. Plus, I didn’t want to sling oil around inside the clean casting that I was about to paint right after 👍
@dans_Learning_Curve2 күн бұрын
Enjoying watching something that I'll never be doing.
@neilshep503 күн бұрын
What material do you recommend for making the new shims? Antifreeze can or beer can? I guess antifreeze can is harder to source because Rick Bork doesn't drink it!