Starting the rebuilt excavator engine for the first time (Hitachi EX120-2/4BD1T)

[@rodjava]

I'm 64 years old, but I still want to grow up and be like you! Great job with the engine build.

[@colin8532]

Best comment ever!

[@MrPossumeyes]

Always aspire!

[@gordonagent7037]

Learning till the day you die, awesome attitude sir

[@garfield1517]

I am 70 and agree.

[@delliebodetko9246]

LOL I understand I’m just now turning 16 and I still have a 74F 100 finish

[@bobferranti5222]

Matt, I'm a retired A.S.E master tech and I have to say that I couldn't have done a better job rebuilding that engine. The work you performed was almost surgical in nature and you paid attention to every detail. I hope you are very proud of the outcome and I hope the engine performs well into the future for you.

[@jim8027]

Matt, The fact that you took the time to go thru that engine CORRECTLY and have ADS do the pump is why it popped off on the first try. GOOD JOD!! It sounds really good. Gonna give you years of service.

[@michaellynskey7124]

The Isuzu engine sounds fantastic, All credit to you for making the correct decision on the rebuild 🇬🇧🇮🇪.

[@johnjohannemann1220]

Hillbilly or not a good job deserves recognition

[@silasmarner7586]

I know Matt a bit and I assure you Hillbilly is a foil or antonym of his understanding and ability. It's just for funzies.

[@additudeobx]

HOT DAMN ... she caught in 2 strokes and purrred.... Great Job Matt!!

[@PaulBarwick]

Charlie is such an optimist. She is just so sure that you want to take a break and play fetch whenever she feels like it. :)

[@RonaldMayDMD-nt3fd]

If you had seen a few of the earlier videos where Charlie was embarrassing Matt by licking HIS GENITALS! He has no gender dysphoria 👍😃

[@markfowler2066]

I am a retired engine builder and it doesn't get much better than this. Pay attention, take notes, and don't give in to impatience, usually an expensive learning curve.

[@larrybolhuis1049]

After a rebuild I'd say anti-climatic is a GOOD thing!! Well done!

[@ShadowOppsRC]

Means a job done right!

[@Benai-c]

I mean I have been watching every video so far but I was not expecting the engine to start up that smooth, holy moly. I was grinning like a little child. Did not expect to be this invested into this project. Amazing job so far!

[@BMFT1971]

Great job Matt! She sounds so smooth and the fact it started on the first crank speaks volumes to your ability and skill. Way to go!

[@GrandsonofKong]

And now Glow Plugs either! At least I don't think they were wired up.

[@brucejessie]

Your meticulous attention to detail is second to none. Great job as always. Really enjoy your vids. And thanks for the bonus footage of Charlie. She's a beautiful dog and obviously loves being around you. 🙂

[@carlaustin7398]

Great job. You deserve more credit than you gave yourself for the instant start. Area Diesel was certainly a factor but your attention to detail is what made it a successful first start. I'm looking forward to the next video. Thanks for sharing.

[@miker1448]

I know a lot of your viewers are as skilled as you in engine rebuilds; but, you're separated from the crowd because you can produce, direct, edit and publish videos encompassing the whole process. Thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@2tana22]

I haven’t done much this morning except watch your video of getting the engine going and boy do I feel accomplished thanks for all your effort and time sharing what you’ve done with this engine,,,very inspiring

[@donwilson6617]

I worked in the logging business In Winchester and Roseburg Oregon with Savage and Ramey log Loaders as the Hydraulics boss...any good pump is worth a good look and rebuild...We always used "Commercial Shearing pumps" and Funk drive plates...You have done a excellent Job to be proud of...I know personally how much work is required and the effort you put out...

[@jb_makesgames2264]

Congrats Matt on a job well done - don't sell your self short - you attention to detail an methodical pace are a joy to watch - I look forward to your next video.

[@Mad.Man.Marine]

As far as the pan gasket goes. You could make yourself a bolt bridge for it out of some 1/4” steel plate. It’s basically a long washed that goes all the way around the bolt pattern. A lot of older motors have it that have tin oil pans. Sometimes no mater what you do those tin pans will still leak. Nice work man. Really nice work!!!

[@thebigchuckster]

Don't neglect the Datto too long. I've had a 84' Celica sitting half done for so long that I've forgotten were I was up to with wiring and hoses are already going stiff. But way cool to have the rebuild fire up on the 1st crank!!

[@WACRE44]

Charlie loves her stick throwing routine, you can tell she’s having fun!

[@budlistar5312]

The look of surprise on your face was priceless. You doubted yourself but we all knew it would run right away. Good job.

[@art1muz13]

24:52, THAT LOOK, priceless! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

[@brianelliot2719]

Thanks Matt, I’ve never seen an engine started outside it’s home so very interesting, especially setting up all the cooling etc. that is needed. I don’t think I’ll be rebuilding an excavator, but I think your cost spreadsheet will help lots of people with a project like this. Very nice of you to include. 😊

[@kerrykrishna]

I SO enjoy seeing people who are way smarter than me doing amazing jobs!

[@Mike--WA7QZR]

Unlike a DC generator, you have to have the battery connected for the alternator to function correctly. The alternator has electromagnets that need to be energized before it will charge.

[@brianhayes7618]

Looking forward to the install and operation of the machine. You have some digging to do? Yes rebuild it.

[@marvinmarlin9655]

Well Matt, you got exactly what you deserved. You did everything, well most things, that a pro would have done and it turned out really well. I must say that the surprised look on your face when it started first time was golden. You have a little gem there, just got to finish the rest of the excavator off now.

[@Aadnad]

Your pre-start preparations, oil and diesel was what just as important to a first start, Matt . I say, do your magic on that Datto Z. I'd love to see it on the road again.

[@stevendyer6509]

rebuild the pump everything runs off it. be safe and then have fun

[@scotts6955]

Can never have enough clips of Charlie in your videos.

[@deanwoodward8026]

The channel is really about Charlie trying to get him to play with her.

[@silasmarner7586]

Eric Winter down W. of salem, tho a top notch vintage car restorer, loves short jobs like fuel tanks, and did two of my motorcycle tanks including splitting them opening and sealing them back up. He's fantastic.

[@RobertFay]

*- How do you check to know what the hydraulic pump does need to be rebuild?* *- Since the pump is accessable for any needed maintance {O-rings, seals, barrings, etc.} or a rebuild, why not do it?* *- How much resale value does a Hydraulic Pump Rebuild add on top of the Motor Rebuild?* *- The returned value for your time is significant, I would think.* *- The return value you get for good content makes the time spent even more worthwhile.* *~ ~ ~ ~ ~* *- How hard is it to put in a new wiring harness...how expensive?* *- How hard/expensive is it to degrease and wash everything off and refurbish the whole cab?* *- Is a repaint worth it along the way to finished?* *- In twenty years I doubt it will have many hours on it and will still be almost new in value.*

[@cember01]

re difficulty installing wiring harness, he commented, to my surprise, that it wasn't all that difficult. I don't recall if he mentioned it in a video or response to a comment. It was several months back.

[@garysparks2681]

It runs about as perfectly as it is designed to do It looks great. A testament to a real mechanic. This is why I anxiously await every video you publish. Thank You for another.

[@leeroyweb1]

Ha Matt, I think you should clean all the grease off the machine, spray it inside put the new harness in then the engine, that way you can clear the shop as you put it all back together. Engine sounded good.

[@HorsleyLandy88]

That is now better than new, excellent work. Very thorough rebuild, looking forward to the rest of the refurbishment.

[@goodness-mercy]

Beautiful job!!!!! Sounds awesome!!!!!!

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

I liked the oil primer Matt. That was a cool startup.

[@paulhammond7489]

Anticlimactic or not, it big win in my eyes. Hydraulics used to be a mystery to me, but with your guidance I reckon it's making a lot more sense, so I hope the pump is next or soon after :)

[@kstricl]

A quick video getting the Z started would be good, just so YOU can enjoy it. I assume it's mostly going to be a full service and cleaning the fuel system to get it going. I would definitely go through that pump, or at least flush it thoroughly with fresh fluid - that's a LOT of work to redo if something happens once it is put back together.

[@Michael_CS615]

No problem startup! Area Diesel certainly did their part but all of YOUR care and attention to detail counts to the end result.

[@joeromanak8797]

Well, you did it. She sounds good to me. The startup was quick and easy. I would attribute that, at least in part, to the thorough job you did of priming the fuel system. We’ll be anxious to see it dig a hole so keep moving forward with next steps and get her assembled. Best wishes for the remainder of the job. 🥸👍👀✅

[@kahutochishisumi9056]

The most beautiful engine rebuild ever. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. Massive RESPECT, from Nagaland, India.

[@mikegremlin5249]

Hi Matt To clean out the fuel tank depends on if it is baffled or not .if it has small or no baffles, feed several meters of small link chain and add a few gallons of kerosene. Tumble the tank untill clean inside. I use an cement mixer. You can use many different media from gravel to chain or whatever you have to hand. Do not leave the sender unit in the tank 😅. Just my 1 cent worth. Mike Au. Mech since 1972.

[@alanm3438]

Thanks for the update video. I know that it took a lot of time and money to get this far. I know that there is a lot of work left to do. Hang in there. One day you will have it done.

[@LuisRodriguez-sc1oq]

🇺🇲🇵🇷🇲🇽😎 Excellence series so far.. Get the machine complete and digging before you start a new project. Or the car, which is an old project. Charlie is so patient with you. She's a gem.... 😅

[@tombeck2792]

Charley looks happy it's spring

The engine round and sounds great. It started so easily...you did a great job rebuilding it.

[@timmer9lives]

Well done. Gotta love when they start right up.

[@SuperMAZ007]

Fantastic job with the engine. The cost on finishing the engine is kind of what I would expect from a project like this.Not even cutting the labor costs cause that can ramp up the price by a lot. I think you should do the hydraulic motor and fuel tank cause these can become a issue. Maybe install back the some components cause the hydraulic lines and hoses will be a challenge of it's own. Doing something completely else for a change is also welcome in my book.

[@aviatordave1]

Great Job Matt! It was really gratifying just *watching* that engine immediately start on the first try. I can imagine how good that must have felt for you! Keep going with the excavator rebuild! I’m hooked! I want to see that thing running. You’re a lot closer than you are farther from the end. Of course, whatever you decide to work on, I’ll follow. It’s just enjoyable no matter what you do. Your whole approach to mechanics is enjoyable to watch.

[@Flowing23]

great work , sounds great, enjoy beantown

[@kirk467]

Charlie is a pretty girl, good to see you Matt! Looks like you have everything under control brother, nice set up Matt! One thing is you always do everything right my friend! I really enjoy watching your channel, I’m sure everything will be a success Matt! She sounds great brother, I had no doubt my friend! You’re the MAN!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mikemanes6811]

Great job! For a non professional mechanic, your skills are amazing!

[@jeffh5664]

Hi Matt. I've been waiting for the start on this engine. I can't wait to hear it run.

[@KarateSensei71]

I love all your content Matt, I love seeing your dog enjoy time with Dad even more.

[@rodneymacfarlane1707]

THANKS MATT YOU MUST FEEL VERY SATISFIED IN THIS REBUILD /I HOPE YOU CARRY ON WITH THIS PROJECT TILL ITS COMPLET/ THEN MOVE ONTO CAR PROJECT. CHEERS AND BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR OFSIDER CHARLY.

[@brianhayes7618]

Sounds great congratulations on a successful first rebuild on a diesel engine

[@teddythomas281]

She sounds great Matt. Great job. Now the rest of the mumbo jumbo starts lol with all those hoses.

[@teddythomas281]

She looks sano

[@teddythomas281]

That would be a great little jeep motor

[@Tubroos_Bz]

Excellent! I remember being so surprised when I went to start up the engine in my Massey Ferguson tractor for the first time after rebuilding it and it just fired right up on the first turn of the key. I couldn't believe it! I was expecting a struggle for some reason. Care and preparation pays off!

[@prodkey]

We of your fan base in Spokane salutes you sir! Well done

[@jimsworthow531]

buddy; you are a good wrench; also great to see a fellow mechanic with attention to detail on every bit of his project.

[@TheRyan668]

Matt what a great job. You run your business better than most. Love this channel. I have spent 40!years as a professional technician and now am an instructor. I find myself commentating on the video out loud and my wife gets a kick out if it. Such a great job

[@milt7348]

Stay safe and we'll see you next time.

[@snowfire45]

Outstanding job😊 just all the rest of excavator

[@BobOBob]

In 1980-82 I owned a '71 240Z and I bought a SBC for it, but instead of getting that project done, i took an out of state job offer, and sold the functional car and the engine separately. I found your channel via the dozer, but I'd be very entertained by the Datsun project. I actually had made contacts at Scarab engineering, even though they refused to sell kits. Whatever, I like your style and would watch dog videos for a while if that's all you made.

[@PacificNorthwestHillbilly]

I think jagsthatrun still sells the kit for it... that's where I got it from way back

[@GolfingDon]

Matt, It was awesome to see her fire up. Spring is here! Well done. Looking forward to the rest of the rebuild.

[@v6406Green]

You are being way to modest. You have done a fantastic job, and it’s a joy to follow your videos.

[@triumphman]

You tube algorithm has just brought me to your channel as I’ve been watching Diesel Creek. Subscribed to you straight away and now I’ve got lots of your back videos to watch 😀😀😀

[@thomasschleis2545]

Sure sounds nice - great work to get it there.

[@JohnMoore-xt3hz]

OMG ! It started first time and I guess no leftover parts! Well done.

[@bobkelly2447]

Congradulations ! that is a mile-stone for the excavator !

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats on finally getting ur motor to run great. lv this build.

[@billbergquist4722]

Wow!! Nice job on the engine. Sounds and runs better than new.

[@canadianpopeye8066]

We're back how sweet it is.

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

Great job Matt👌🏻👍🏻 Those Japanese diesels fire up so easily no matter how much reassembly is done so it came as no surprise to me when she fiired off straight away, I've experienced the same scenario many times and its always so satisfying. Please don't think im telling you how to suck eggs here but, you need to raise the radiator up until the header tank is the 'highest point' of the system to allow the system to have all the air bled out of it. As it stands, the water level is only up to your header tank level, shy of the thermostat level👍🏻

[@duncanvowles7100]

Hi Matt, great to see that all the hard work paid off with a near perfect initial run. Great channel

[@johneken2056]

Good job PNH. I have a Chinese two cylinder diesel with a forward/reverse gearbox meant for marine use. It's been in my basement since the '80s. It turns over but hasn't run since then. You give me hope...maybe I'll drag it out and....?

[@AurelianoRivera]

hey Matt, I'm quite sure you were the only one person in the world surprised that it worked on the first try!!! Excellent job!!!

[@smokeybailey3080]

I know that gave you great satisfaction to hear it running

[@phillipdean9879]

Hi Matt! Was I surprised that motor fired right up and run sweet? NO! Your work is awesome, your attention to detail is amazing! Great move getting Area Diesel Service to overhaul the pump. A diesels nothing without a good pump and injectors. With your attention that machines gonna be a ripper! Whatever you decide for your next video….im watching! 🇦🇺🍺🍺

[@tombauer7330]

Awesome achievement Matt! I couldn't believe it popped off like that but then I think of who overhauled it and am not surprised.

[@1971VoiceoftheMummy]

Nice Work! Great to see. This should get me motivated in rebuilding a couple of mopar 2.7s. Just need the time.

[@timoruohomaki]

To be honest, the pump is now probably in better specs than those that come from the factory... The cart looks very useful, makes it a lot easier to have access everywhere than after mounting it in the tight engine space.

[@kehenabeach4418]

Any project you decide will be entertaining and Top Notch! KZbin’s boring until you put out another video!

[@carsonwashburn1]

The fact that engine fired up so quick is a testament to the amazing work you did. I can’t wait to see it powering the excavator!

[@donaldwright6613]

Excellent job Matt.

[@garyfeltus9801]

Sounds good Matt. An I deal temp for a diesel is 200° but that's very hard to maintain that . Great job .

[@tonnaboy1]

First timer!!!! What a wonderful moment. Congratulations 😅

[@RonaldMayDMD-nt3fd]

Matt WELL DONE!!! Your perseverance and attention to details culminated in that most successful start up! Your humble praise of the injector re-build is acknowledged, but don’t forget one of the essential rules in geometry: THE WHOLE IS THE SUM OF ITS PARTS!! ADS was a soloist, but you were the conductor who built the orchestra!!

[@adrianstanton2652]

Good job Matt For 5he air system, charge pipe, use paper or rubber for the gaskets. Less headache.

[@Steve765]

Good job Matt, I'd carry on with the excavator project and get it done.

[@buttonmonkey6845]

Congrats Matt, flawless start. Your hard work and attention to detail paid off. You are to humble, you definitely deserve a lot of credit for that. I hope you are proud of that engine. My two pence worth is do a proper job on the pump, for your own peace of mind if nothing else🤔😁👋🇬🇧. P.S. if you are suffering from “project fatigue” take some time out and have a ply with the Z car, I for one would watch that and am sure most of your long time viewers would too.☺️

[@rkins100]

Wow, great job Matt. You should be proud cause she's going to last you a long time. As for temp, my Cummins 325 runs between 180 and 195. I've seen it up at 205 in the mtns of Tennessee for a short time. Again, nice job.

[@rowycoracing]

It runs great! Congratulations on reaching this milestone.

[@stefanczechorskidds8435]

Success Matt! Congratulations! And those were great shots of Charlie also.

[@stephenpoe2037]

Success ! First start up after a complete O/H went amazing ! Give yourself more credit for what you have done ! Thanks for sharing !

[@nothing2loud]

Good job man, sounded dang good. I think the z would be fun and give you a little needed break from the equipment work. Anyways great video and thanks for sharing.

[@finjonz]

Pump rebuild would be good to see. In my line of work we only replace the pumps and send them away to be checked/rebuild so it would be nice to see a rebuild. Great work on the engine rebuild she purrs like a kitten.

[@ericperreault5911]

Good job! I am excited to see the engine done.

[@lewispaine4589]

Nice to see little "Charlie breaks", he's such a great dog, reminds me of my dog (Chocolate Lab) also named Charlie, now gone 4 years.From up the road on Vancouver Island. Take care.