Abandoned digger gets new bucket/hitch pins and widens a narrow trail.

Slowly working my way through the multiple issues on the old excavator I found abandoned in the forest.
It feels like a new machine with fresh pins in the bucket and hitch.
Thanks Supercheap Auto for supplying the tools used in this vid-
ToolPRO 198pc Tool kit -
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[@michaelfoort2592]

You didn't go to Hitachi for pins...you fabricated your own. deeply impressed

[@microwave221]

The looseness of that bucket was getting to me, was so satisfying to see it sorted

[@MrDidzz]

I work an office job and live in a city, yet I can't stop watching these.

[@ACBmx]

Love that there is no background music

[@MartyT]

I will leave the music videos to the pros ;)

[@Georgieisaporgie]

Marty T trust me dude there is nothing pro about putting background music in videos...

[@otm646]

Birdies and goats are music enough to me!

[@escapegoat3472]

So much better without. Thanks Marty

[@johnr8476]

Well, she will be coming around the mountain when she comes, would have been ok in that video.

[@Simo-bx2qm]

Good to see the old girl working again

[@ethanturner5567]

Subbed. I rescued a Bobcat X320 mini digger in much the same way. Wound up fabricating all new bushings then line bored on my Bridgeport, fabricated new pins, replaced the radiator with an aluminum DIY kit rad, water pump, fluids, fuel level sender, repacked all rams, replaced all hydraulic lines, and then repainted and otherwise restored the digger... it was fun, but time consuming and I'm fortunate to have proper machine tools--you did it in the dirt with the basics--much respect. You made the pins exactly right and from the correct material. Why anyone would have used mild steel is a mystery, I had the same problem on the bucket pins! Fabbing pins is so easy--grind through the case-hardened layer, drill, tap, repeat. The projects never end.

[@gibbogle]

There is a lot of junk on youtube, but this is a diamond in the rough. Thanks Marty.

[@briananthony4044]

So you have a use for it, fantastic, well done. One man's abandoned digger is another man's useful equipment.

[@Emils2006]

You not only DIY fixed it, but also DIY made parts for it, hats off.

[@kevinpodborny1744]

Emils Kurpnieks watching him make those parts and the tools he used reminded me of an old metal shop I had worked in loved the work hated the pay unfortunately.

[@NathanComstockFuzzyWuzzy]

Easily the best part of the video, if not the channel so far.

[@truthislam6481]

I agree! Marty has a healthy mend and-make-do attitude.

[@MARedleg]

A man who excels at his work shall stand before kings. Great job fixing up that old work horse.

[@robbenge9914]

They can keep their mansions in the city , thats paradise right where you live marty

[@ElValuador]

Brown Dog Ralph Just found his videos today and my thoughts exactly 👍

[@bigstick5278]

How 55 fools didn't like this inspiring video is beyond me.. Best Video for DIY I've seen in years.. A++ Marty!!

[@marcryvon]

Those seem to reproduce (in breed !) they're 76 now. Gosh !

[@ApprenticeGM]

Stick welding rusty steel like a boss! So many skills bringing this beast back to top shape - good on you Marty!

[@JasonSmith-vd1sz]

What a great opportunity you have had acquiring this machine. I’m so happy for you. It’s great to see how you know the process of fixing it and making it a useful piece of machinery once again instead of it rotting in the woods left for nothing. Thanks for sharing your experience i enjoy the process.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear Jason Smith. 👍👌👏 Very well said, Sir! Best regards luck and health.

[@bigfootoffroad]

yes hes very talented skilled

[@benscoles5085]

just watching the mill work on the pins, I know this man knows what he is doing, great skills.

[@hardscorerockkssss]

how far away is fiber optic line from your home?you could dig it ready and then let it get installed.if its only 5km away i would take that effort

[@Forferdelse666]

Couldnt have said it any better. Amazing to watch!!

[@mrpurplehaze100]

Making your own pins! That’s inspirational

[@andreakeeling9217]

You are so strong! You’ve got some mad skills! Wood working and Steel working. GO BOY!!!!!!!

[@KiwiNeale]

Love the poor man's grader at the end.

[@kirk467]

Those machines are incredibly useful for almost anything!

[@boostedwrx91gaming41]

my guy is mr fix it for sure i love watching this. very helpfull as i dont have alot of money to fix my machine. please make videos for every repair you make would love to learn something new thanks you

[@TheByard]

Quick hitches hadn't been invented when I drove back hoes and 360 deg excavators. So I always kept all the pins well greased, working on new housing and road projects I would change bucket sizes several times a day. I developed a method to speed this up, lining up the next size bucket to the boom line and so I could slew left, I did this to allow me to operate the controls through the window and the slew would be away from me. Hold the attached bucket just clear of the ground, pull the dipper lock pin (no bolts)and knock out the main pin with one strike of a 7lb hammer and the same with the boom pin. Slew onto the next bucket and align the boom holes, the pins had 2" tapers so hammer in the pins would align the bucket, attaching the dipper was just the case of putting a foot on a tooth and pressing down to align the holes. The bucket change would take 2 or 3 mins and I would be back making bonus.

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Mate, that half metal tube was ingenious idea, I would never have thought of that.

[@gearjammergamer8560]

I believe you have KZbin's most famous excavator right now haha. Damn good work man.

[@rapturebound197]

The repairs on the pins & bucket assembly bearings are working out quite well. That is one sweet little digger Marty..we're all totally envious of course but delighted you share the diggers' story with us.

[@markrandall1456]

Nice work! I love the little grader behind you vehicle too. Thanks from Texas. :-)

[@MartyT]

Thanks man, the level bar is simple but effective

[@treebuzzard5796]

You've made this machine a worker with proper maintenance & care, that's all it needed & lucky for this machine & the tractor it got you to look after them, very happy for you, you do work hard to make it go better..keep it up Marty.

[@ThaTurminator]

This guy is a true embodiment of masculinity.

[@herenow2895]

Good work. I like your no nonsense, laid back, get it done approach. You certainly know what you're doing.

[@bobcranberries5853]

Holy hell mate... Respect from the U.S.

[@DumbSkippy]

Yaaay. Finally something good to watch on KZbin. Props Marty!

[@MartyT]

Thanks mate

[@silvergrizzly316]

You've really brought this machine back from the grave Marty. What an Awesome job you have done to make that machine productive again!!! GREAT VIDEO as always my friend! 👍👍.

[@MartyT]

Thanks mate

[@lynneperg6853]

Watching and listening to you fixing this machine reminds me of when my cousin was restoring his antique tractor. Every once and a while he would pick up his small sledge and wack away. He'd look up with a small grin and say sometimes it takes a little persuading to get things to cooperate.

[@MartyT]

Haha, sometimes you just need a big hammer

[@simontay4851]

You need big tools for big toys.

[@SimpleLife1971]

I really enjoyed these videos! You've rebuilt an amazing amount of the excavator with basic hand tools with a LOT of skill and ingenuity....BIG APPLAUSE!

[@gatzevandermeer224]

Don’t forget to check the inside of the turntable. Should have a inspection hatch somewhere

[@sharonaaultman6871]

Keeping the ole girl running. Liked how you put the old pins to use. Recycle at its finest. Pride in a job well done

[@darkllil]

Straight fence, nice stack of lumber, tarp tight on the boat. Organize, smart, proud of his land and he deserve it. Hat off

[@mdouglaswray]

Yes, the birdsong is a wonderful filler for the silences. THANK YOU. Great camera angles you chose.

[@MartyT]

Thanks man, glad you liked it

[@fynbo1007]

It’s a pleasure to seeing you make your digger come to life, now you just need a little paint to protect from rust. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey. God bless you and your family

[@johndoe-zk1yu]

keep up the good work, she will keep working for you for years. I love it when "old iron" is saved.

[@brianlowe753]

Must have been said already but your an incredible machinist/engineer.

[@andreakeeling9217]

YES the pins are coming out! :)

[@lobo241us]

Howdy from Texas! Great work so far!

[@Eukatae]

It always amazes me to see pins that worn. I have a backhoe and an excavator both with close to 20k on them (guessing hour meters are long gone in both) that are still pretty tight. Grease, its cheap and only takes 20 minutes.

[@siskokidd]

Everyone should own a digger.

[@kevinpodborny1744]

siskokidd, my life goals right there.

[@SmallMartingale]

My great great grandfather owned a few diggers, before the war...:)

[@SMGJohn]

@@SmallMartingale Steam powered ones?

[@aerythus]

@@SMGJohn would you complain?

[@aerythus]

@@SMGJohn would you complain?

[@TheTobes99]

Marty gotta get some highlights of those rams smashing the punching bag that was bloody hilarious.

[@MartyT]

They have their own channel here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHrNhauueZiAarc

[@carlisle]

That old Hitachi must be so happy with all this love after having been abandoned for all those years. Good job and great video. Thanks.

[@jhorn100]

Abandined all these years?

[@jhorn100]

Whst do you mean

[@carlisle]

Look back at older videos to where the machine is found abandoned in the bush and is started and driven out.

[@BruceBoschek]

Excellent! I have really enjoyed seeing this old girl brought back to a useful life. Thanks for the good videos.

[@fava7753]

Sleeved and pins . Good job marty , preventative maintenance now avoids major breakdowns later on . If you look after the machinery , they keep you right . That Machine will keep you in work for years to come to help others , and yourself , opens lots of doors for you in construction jobs .

[@mardeeda]

I can't wait to see what you have in store for the machine. Keep us updated.

[@Kitchevo]

I love watching these videos, it’s clear you put the time in for a functional machine but it’s a lot like a restoration which I absolutely love.

[@KPearce57]

You've come a long way baby, since sitting in the woods. Greetings from Texas.

[@tobibrd7271]

Birds are singing very beautiful

[@missionpassed4584]

Cracking Job, Great seeing her getting better and better.

[@ohcrapwhatsnext]

You saved thousands of dollars by repairing it yourself. Im glad to see you using your brain a lot and using the old stuff to its max... Good vids.

[@robbanks1797]

So relaxing watching you bring back this machine , with such a calm temperament and doing such a good job.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Love at the end when it opens the gate and puts itself to bed !

[@yeagerxp]

What else can be said except "Excellent 👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing"

[@aaronjohn6586]

Well done mate, just shows what patience, persistence and a can do attitude will accomplish. Really liked how with a welding kit and basic tools got the job done!

[@rndmcnflct]

It's funny watching you drag that skid knowing that you'll soon have a much better way of doing it!

[@mechanicjobs]

Great job Marty, I enjoyed all the videos tonight watching you get this beast working again.

[@cyigearup2]

I'm still trying to figure out why you don't have half a million subs. Excellent repair you saved yourself a bundle

[@chuckyboy7940]

It just takes time, I expect its also because there isnt a bunch of bs drama just really interesting work. Unfortunately without some made up scripted bs like a neighbor coming yelling at you the younger set wont really get into it as much.

[@StephensCustomModels]

You're one heck of a craftsman, Marty, great work. I love DIY problem solving.

[@BarnStangz]

You saved a small fortune making the pins yourself. Nice job!

[@StingrayBay]

Awesome to see you again Arved we've missed your smiling face! Well done for getting wet in the emerald Islands those crabs look tasty😋

[@chuckyboy7940]

These videos are great cause I can actually see the welding in progress without burning out my eyes.

[@cstew8355]

Excellent Marty big respect 👍.. hope you are all doing good 😁

[@DC9848]

Absolutely love your work, seen 20+ videos in the past week. I only wish you would give some of the recovered machines a powerwash and perhaps some parts some fresh paint

[@MartyT]

Imagine the old oil I'd have laying on my driveway if I powerwashed them all 😂

[@TheDigitalFlight]

Can't wait to see the next video it is great to see that something left to die is still so useful

[@AM-dn4lk]

You know your Excavator business very well. I enjoyed your video. Thank you.

[@M21L35]

Marty.......I don't believe I'll EVER tire of enjoying your dedicated craftsmanship in viewing your splendid videos! EVERY one just impresses the hell out of me! I wish I had a quarter of your talent.

[@foldingchaise8387]

I am enjoying your videos, thanks very much !!!!

[@banditsdruglab5340]

I’m glad I was able to witness this machines growth. Thank you

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

It would be interesting to watch when you replace the seals in the track motor. Some of the bolts might be very very high torque. It will be interesting to watch you do this while so many Americans have failed on these drive motors. If you fill it completely full of gear oil so it cannot flow the hydraulic oil in it will keep the motor operating for a considerable time. I was just wondering Marty what is your day job for money. Not being sarcastic because I point people to your channel a lot because of your savvy nature. That tractor rescue in the briar patch was another good one. Thanks for your videos for a old man. And young ones too.

[@mickvoice9669]

You're a bloody inspiration Marty, thanks for showing us this rebuild because it gives great ideas for other projects we all have.

[@montygomez495]

Hey Marty Great work it is good to see you are making a new machine out of that Hitachi,,,, like i said before Hitachi should be paying you for all the great publicity you are giving them..keep up the good work proud of you for fixing that machine right...

[@dawnstarr4730]

I like the camera on the top of your head. It gives you hands-free and it allows us to see still what is going on. Sometimes when you get real silent and you're not explaining things I can tell you are thinking heart. Keep giving us the updates on different machines. I love what you do.

[@rapps101]

I know nothing about excavators or engineering but I’m really enjoying these videos - Thank you!

[@boothienz8021]

Good job on making your own pins up. With your retaining bolts, leave them lose and double nut them as they break when tight

[@MartyT]

Good call, that makes sense

[@rogerdinarte6863]

Man must be nice playing with new toy and fixing it up. Is cool that all you spending on it probably won't come close to how it cost new of the lot.

[@benniehazelwood9276]

U did a great job on the track hole and did it right nice job.

[@markciraldo4716]

I love watching theses new videos u do

[@CrimeVid]

Hooray ! the first sensible size angle grinder I’ve seen on youtube !

[@stevewbeards]

I like how you show fixing it up and using it after you got it running. Most videos only show them getting it running and I always think... I want to see the fun part of fixing it and using it

[@barbannco]

you are a real McGyver...great videos.

[@sebastianlara5757]

Hey Marty you are making this baby like new you gonna have this work horse forever with the good maintenance you did to it lucky you brother keep growing now you can only paint it nice video 👏👏👏👍

[@Tony2tall]

Amazing talent with minimal tools!

[@Plons0Nard]

It is sooo nice to see that old Hitachi getting such good maintenance. Well done, and re-using the old pins is a bonus. Cheers from the other side of the globe 💪👍🤝🇳🇱

[@FrequencyOfThought]

Really awesome you got it running and in working order at least usable. What a deal!

[@m60mgman]

Great job. Yet another heavy machine saved from the scrapyard!

[@africanqueenproject]

Appreciate your self-reliance....well done!!

[@jesusisGod1434]

You Sir, are my spirit animal. When the zombie apocalypse happens I’m sticking like glue to you!

[@MFKR696]

That's a hell of a weird thing to say. Between your profile pic, your screen name and this comment, you're looking pretty creepy right about now. Lay off the drugs lol.

[@caleb9251]

@@MFKR696 I agree

[@indianoladave]

Going good there friend. great job on not rotating when you dig. Your machine thanks you. Remeber Keep em track side down.

[@waterbourne9282]

You're a friggin legend mate.

[@buffsheeri]

you did an amazing job with those pins, well done.

[@zookster4701]

It has come a long ways from the day you went wandering thru the woods looking for where the original owner told you it should be . Hard to believe that a hot battery some good fuel and a couple of bolts and you were walking it out. Great Job !

[@jasonstrout4502]

Hey don't forget the vice grips. If he didn't have them he would've been up shits creek maybe not this guy's definitely good at what he does.

[@scruffy6151]

Pins have paid for them self in that job alone.

[@MartyT]

Indeed they have, I've been wanting to widen that track for years. I'd hate to imagine the cost to get a capable machine in for 5 hrs work

[@neilsmith4051]

$120 p/h +gst plus whatever it costs to transport the machine to the site... so nice work mate!

[@kengamble8595]

@@MartyT Probably saved yourself a thousand dollars there, at least ! 😊

[@Bigbirdlittledog]

Kiwi #8 wire. Awesome repair! If that drive is wider now, it must have been a Hail Mary in the rain before. Keep up the awesome work

[@jamesdt1980]

So excited seeing a follow up to this. I've only seen one other video from you suggested by KZbin, it was the video recovering this digger. Thought it was really fascinating to watch. Also, I admire your vast seeming amount of skills. Thanks for the entertainment!

[@GaryT1952]

Incredible job Marty T! Can't believe you did all that work with hand tools, on site. I would have had to have used a lathe and a mill to get those pins even get close to the job you did. Greetings from Gloucester, MA USA

[@MartyT]

Thanks mate, I would have used a lathe but mine is just a bit small for this job

[@Pull_It_Apart_Paul_Ham_CB]

Well done Knowledge empowers when you have jobs like this to do

[@Kowyn]

Gotta love when something ends up cheaper than you budgeted for.