Removing the TERRIBLE UnderCarriage ~ Part 8 ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator

[@daddymarkram]

This sort of thing always amazes me. Everything is heavy duty. The machine, the tools and the will of the guy wielding them. Thanks for all your hard work, most of us would never get to see stuff like this, if not for channels like yours.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Im truly glad you are enjoying it! Its been a lot of fun for me as well!

[@herbertgroves1185]

Forge repair

[@RustyNail5856]

I just wanted to say how much i enjoy you taking us all on this adventure with you.

[@roxanneabbott8424]

Young man you are one of the hardest working men I've seen in a long time! Love to watch you working!

[@henrymorrey4150]

But why?!? Why waste all this time and energy on a rusted out piece of shit bulldozer that’s like 70 years old and find parts is insane hard to impossible and extremely expensive when he does. What is the monetary value of dozens of weeks worth of work to toil fixing the many broken things on a piece of shit bulldozer that when put to work the other half of the original parts will start to break?!? Like inform me how this in any way is going to make a profit. By the time he’s done fixing or replacing parts and his time vested he could have went a bigger and more capable dozer that’s 20 years old. It’s stupidity no questions, it’s dumb and useless

[@garycorbin2789]

@@henrymorrey4150 not everything is for profit , and your reasoning is why manufacturing is pumping out garbage today , also it sounds like you haven't experienced the joy and satisfaction of doing something with your hands , and knowing that the repairs will last longer and cheaper than any modern plastic fantastic . Also parts arnt that hard to find if you get off your arse , or just find which supplier cross referenced to younger models the same part .

[@paulyoung181]

@@garycorbin2789 VERY well said Gary. Mr Morley just doesn’t get it.

[@charleseaby82]

@@henrymorrey4150 :thank you

[@Asking-for-a-friend]

Yea, no parts for this tractor are extremely hard to find. Alot of parts either need rebuilt, made, or taken off of a similar model. Ontop of that, this machine isn't nearly as efficient as even a 70s or 80s model 977 or 962. It's great he's restoring it, but it's not worth what you think it is. Don't get caught up in the nostalgia @gary

[@alanclarke4508]

you sir are a credit to the people that worked on these machines over half a century ago and those no longer with us would be proud of you as indeed i am

[@peteb2]

You have my utter admiration taking on a restore as heavy duty as this fantastic olde machine that's been beaten to death in its life... Love to see what is technical, historical USA made gear given such respect otherwise it would all have gone the way the engine-less unit rotting away on the farm in the video... & only exist in old photos and on bad quality films....

[@captainfury19]

The persistence is unfathomable. Most people would’ve given up when the pony motor wouldnt start in the barn! Love it...keep it coming...

[@SilvaDreams]

Nah those old beasts are survivors, I mean looks how beaten and abused Old Red was. Someone didn't give him any love, just fixed what flat out broke and stopped him from working and no proper maintenance. Then tossed him to the side to rust in a barn.

[@oldfarmer4700]

I had my own John Deere highlift I bought to clear a patch of woods to build a home about 40 years ago. First day it started pouring oil out on the direction reverser so I laid the bucket up against a tree that had a big limb right above it and pulled the motor out of it and replaced a 2 dollar o ring and got it back to work the next day. Replaced rollers, idlers, sprockets and chains and all the bolts a couple years later in the driveway. Had to completely rebuild the rails to be able to put it all back together. Replaced clutch packs on both sides and all new hoses before I did everything I needed it to do and then sold it. Watching you all take that sprocket off, man all I can say is be glad your buddy didn't have his head down a little lower. He would have been tasting steel for a month or so. When you put tension on something like that don't get in front if it. That heavy amount of iron don't have to travel far and they will be packing cotton in your a$$ to bury you.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

You only make 1 mistake

[@mikemoore9757]

Young man; you are relentless. Putting $100k labor into restoring a $20k tractor! You are a glutton for punishment, but the hardest working guy on the internet! I enjoy the journey.

[@antonyedwards3553]

Hi, I bumped into your channel by accident, got hooked, and spent the next four hours watching all of them. The point is, I got HOOKED, which says so much about who you are, what you do, how you do it, and how you edit and present your videos. Wonderful. You seem to be the sort of guy who just has to stand next to a machine to make it run better ! I'm now a suscriber. Thanks so much.

[@cam32112]

Almost an hour long video & I never thought of skipping ahead. I have watched all 8 now & can't wait for the next 8. Good work!

[@IR-nq4qv]

Caution!! Big Danger Cookie. Just imagine at 4000psi on a pressure gauge, that would indicate that there's at least 2 tons of brute force being applied to a 200lb steel sprocket , its cocked, loaded and its held in place only by friction, very scary. I'm glad no one got hurt. 👍 Good progress, stay safe.

[@vicferrari9380]

I've pressed off some good sized sprockets with the correct tooling, big heavy stuff that could not fly off. Tooling the old guys in the shop said cost more than me. And it was still nerve racking waiting for the pop. Not to say he did wrong but I'm glad we weren't being told the story of him loosing his arm or more.

[@axchem22]

Every step is nerve wracking. Glad you guys are ok after that kaboom. Love your work and the creativity to tackle the obstacles.

[@PAINFOOL13]

I really appreciate your time and Efforts . It does my heart good seeing a responsible young Man breathing New Life Into an old Tractor. Thanks for Sharing 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Real life drama! Not “based on a true story.” Glad no one got hurt when the sprocket finally came off!

[@davidwright4537]

I run two companies in the bio-medical field, deal with more regulatory issues in one day than I ever thought possible, and the most important thing on my list of things to do is watch the restoration of this crawler! Truly, I love restoring things (human body or old cars). So glad to see this post. Waste-not, want -not! Keep up the great work Salvage Workshop guy!

[@AquaRegia-419]

Yes! My sentiments exactly and oh the joy when you start in with a new found fondness for a voltmeter on a puter to learn the enemy well and show it who's still the boss.

[@markhenry5294]

I'm really appreciating the quality of this video.

[@fw1421]

I have to give you credit. You are one determined,formidable mechanic! Very few people would have taken on an old Cat like this! My compliments!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@justfun985]

I would not use a wood block on end like at 25.45. The wood can split length wise (the jack is only applying force in a small area) under the heavy loads you are working with and the load can fall on you. Use metal plate or another board horizontally on the bottom to distribute the force to the vertical wood block or turn the block horizontal and use a couple of blocks.

[@cdoublejj]

ooohh yeah a good thinking. a plate distributes the load so it's like a wedge in the of a firewood log

[@davidford694]

Not to mention the smallest unevenness and it could flip out. Too tall for its bottom area.

[@steveliversidge7357]

Firstly never use soft wood blocks they fail without warning. Secondly to get the machine on stands find some old cutting edge, cut it into 24 inch strips and weld it into triangular blocks ( good welds ) . Slacken the tracks , crowd the bucket and push the lift arms down and lift front of machine. Put the triangular blocks in between the third and forth lower rollers ( five roller track frame ) lift up the lift arms and the rear end will pivot up on the triangular blocks high enough to put the stands or blocks . Push the lift arm down to lift the front end and put the blocks under the front , machine of the ground with no Jack used and safe. Ok you got to make the blocks but they can be used again and again. I have used this method many many times on Cat track machines even D9s hence good welds . I've watched guys take hours getting a machine blocked up but the this method pumping up Jack's

[@robfinch3277]

Exactly right. Grain always across the line of force. Bigger block under jack and jack on top. That configuration with a vertical beam on the jack is unstable and could suddenly "knee bend" and kick out

[@marvindebot3264]

@@steveliversidge7357 Genius!

[@richardjones5255]

Like the other people watching I am enjoying the fight to get this back to normal working. The contrast between greased, and oiled vs neglected, worn and rusted away on this one machine, is a lesson to us all not to forget to maintain our tools and devices.

[@bobw7066]

Forget replacing the screw type tensioners on your idler wheel, I bought two five ton Porta Power rams and fitted them with grease nipples ( all of the latest machines use grease to adjust the tracks). I also used the pipe extensions that screw into the end of the rams cut to length and welded into place, works perfectly just use a grease gun to tension the tracks.

[@Stridër-m1r]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@brucekiszely2995]

Bob W. Smart thinking!! 👍

[@k77205]

Bob w that saved me some typing 👍

[@kevinoscarson2941]

Now that is a good idea!

[@supertramp6011]

Great solution, I always thought of doing the same,if ever faced with the same problem.

[@johnheard2814]

Always remember that mechanics, construction workers, and oilfield hands-- a good cheater pipe and a BFH " BIG FRIGGING HAMMER" will always get the job done!! But too remember that when using a bfh if at first it doesn't move get a BIGGER BFH!!! Love the refurbish so far and looking for the continued videos to follow! I really love to see a diligent young man doing a job right and not cutting corners!!! This old tractor once complete will be almost as good as it was the first day it left the factory!! Thumbs up!!!!

[@dcrzmh8518]

Keep all your fingers and toes while you entertain all of us backseat watchers!

[@tracymcdougal6381]

I’ like this channel, it’s so groovy that you can get all these kool projects. I worked maintenance for 30+ years. Also your channel is a real no b.s. show .I really enjoy all of the videos, now that I am disabled it gives me something interesting to watch. Thanks man 😎

[@mitfreundlichengrussen1234]

you are a beast - just watching you I´ve hurt myself several times severely - kind regards to the beast from Southern Bavaria - stay safe and healthy. PS: I really admire your work ethic.

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

Son, you have got your hands full!! I love seeing someone not afraid to take on a beast like that! You're doing one heck of a job!! Good luck with it!!

[@Retired11Z]

My experience breaking track is it’s a two person job. Used a 16lb sledge and the pin was fitted with a support and handle for the second person to hold.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

I've done it by myself before, but it isn't easy. Two people is the way to go. The worst was when two of us had to drive out wench brake pad pins on the deck of an Exon oil tanker. Those darn pins were rusted in solid. Lot's of heat used and one big sledge. Took hours.......

[@OldSneelock]

I wonder if that Portapower could be used to press out a track pin. You could build a frame like a big C clamp and put pressure on the end of the pin. If I remember correctly those pins like any other link chain wear a step in both ends. When we pulled links out of Wheelabrator apron chains at the foundry we had a clamp made from 1 1\2" hex bar. It had a left hand thread hook on one end and right hand thread hook on the other. We hooked the ends over the links on the bottom of an unsupported section of chain and tightened the clamp to draw the links together. With the clamp pulling the slack into the pin joint we were able to drive out the pins.

[@graemehansell7642]

Watching your videos lightens my life. I’m a Brit living with an Irish wife in Austria. We’re in lockdown, on top of which we now have a curfew from 8pm to 6am. Keep up the good work and please keep safe.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Evening Buddy. As the uk 🇬🇧 goes into another lock down this video has cheered me up no end. You take care and keep safe too. Thanks Stevie 😎🇬🇧

[@rogercarrico4975]

Greetings Stevie, from the great state of Mississippi. I completely understand! Things are a mess right now!. Were in it up to our necks over here too. AND, we have the outcome of this election to contend with. Depressing ! Anyway, wishing you and all our good friends across the pond the best! Better times are coming 😊👍

[@fastsetinthewest]

I empathize with you. I spent a couple of years in the Army as a draftee. We were locked down in Vietnam. I've got combat experience. Never again! I'm armed up to my arse. Guaranteed. I like this guy's channel. I think tank when I see this machine.

[@michaelb.5345]

I give you much respect for this project. Great videos , nice to see a backup helper. Be safe that beast bites.

[@canadianpopeye8066]

Always look forward to next video on red can't get enough.

[@10947792]

Have been following your progress. I have learned quite a bit....thanks very much. In this episode I notice your wearing an ACU typically worn the ACU blouse. That’s an uncommon shirt so if you’re a veteran i have that much more appreciation for your accomplishments. I want to raise my glass to you and say thanks for your service!!

[@fristlsat4663]

When you use an adjustable spanner (and I like that monster you have there) The toe of the spanner is supposed to be more than half way around the nut from the hook, so the toe and the hook are pushing in the same rotational direction. You need to adjust it bigger than you did. That also might help the toe not dig into the sleeve below the nut. You had the toe actually pointing the opposite rotational direction of the hook, which means the wrench is working like a big pair of pliers, and attempting to crush the two lugs it hooks toward each other.

[@danielwoellhof1675]

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[@pilgrimm23]

Squench is FLIPPIN AWESOME! I LOVE tools that are there when you need it! Well well done!

[@pilgrimm23]

Swench? what EVER it is called, I MUST get me one of those!

[@joeyyoung2851]

Great series of videos, I love the heavy engineering of that old CAT and it is very interesting! The video could be 1 1/2 hrs long and it wouldn’t be boring!😂 Looking forward to the next episode.

[@zippygottahaveit]

Thank you so much for putting the effort into showing us your adventure as you bring this old machine back to life. I have 3 sons and we look forward to every video.

[@Khaphiri]

When operating a screw jack, wrench, ratchet, etc. Always pull. It's easier for the muscles to stop a slip when pulling. When you push and slip, bloody knuckles, or ya fall on your face.

[@carlpeters9523]

nice collection of old tools , it's great to see them in use also . 65 year old in Ohio , have seen and used many of tool , put Buildings and Bridges up , started at 18 .

[@sallybrokaw6124]

If you don't have a rosebud heating torch, buy one now. It is a time saver when working on machinery. Take it from a welder fabricator of 30 years!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Yeah i need to get one! Problem is, I NEED to get a LOT of different tools & things and it all adds up!

[@sallybrokaw6124]

@@SalvageWorkshop Christmas is coming wink,wink!

[@davecaron1213]

You have OUTSTANDING commitment to your work. Just remember, safety first.

[@caterpillarman456]

Next time, after turning the inner nut to remove the outer bearing, turn the inner nut back on leaving 1/4" gap. When the sprocket pops off, the inner nut will stop the assembly from flying off. Someone could have been injured. On D9 size tractors, the sprocket often requires 150 tons of force to remove it. When it pops off, it rattles the windows in the building.

[@markthompsoncpa]

Im glad you left in the parts when the jack handle slipped. Makes you honest & human

[@Mercmad]

In a former life I was a saw mill engineer and most of the conveyor systems were cat track chains. We had a couple of come a longs which we used to pull the chain together to make it easy to knock the pins out. We couldn't use heat because of fire danger so two guys, each with a large sledge hammer would belt the pin out as another held the T punch (punch with a long handle) .Also ,when removing Large bearings from Shafts, Some of which used a built in hydraulic fitting to enable removal, a safety cable was used to catch the bearing as it flew off. And no one was ever allowed to stand astride or near the shaft when we were forcing one off, because it's like a cannon and would wipe out the family jewels if you were astride the shaft. You are lucky you weren't closer to that sprocket. 😁 The sawmill manager got hit in the head once by a smaller bearing (5" shaft) which knocked him flat.

[@onebadsavage26]

They still use D11 track chains and idlers in the oilsands, part of the crushers.

[@mrtank1967]

Your a lot of fun to watch. I worked on only newer machines as an operator, so I love watching you rebuild and reuse old history. And love your dogs. I own a Corso.

[@davidhelmuth6654]

I don’t know who your partner in crime is, but I’m glad you don’t do that alone as it is dangerous enough. Stay safe and thank you for sharing with us. As for the screw assy that you were asking about at the end of the video. Find a good machinist ( Abom comes to mind) and have them make it. Would make an interesting collaboration video.🤔

[@texacola]

I agree abom79 would make a perfect replacement!

[@klaasbloem]

Agreed, try to make a deal with Adam, AKA Abom79

[@CadellD]

I was thinking the very same thing, Abom79 could fix you right up, glad to see great minds think alike in here😂

[@defendermender4959]

I think everyones Uncle Keith Fenner would be more setup for this type of work!

[@danw1955]

Man, I gotta say, you are PERSISTENT!! But that's what it takes when you're working with old iron. This poor Cat was rode hard and put up wet many times, and it will be a labor of love to actually do it right for a change! I'm anxious to see how it all turns out!😁👍

[@Mitch7202]

Love watching the videos of Old Red mate, keep it up. But damn when that sprocket finally let go and come off I thought oh SHIT 😲 did that have some tension on it. your mate was lucky to dodge that sprocket coming at him 👍👍👍

[@robertferguson9764]

Love what you're doing to these old Dozer's !!!!! Back to life

[@johnblair8146]

The Journal Jack was used for servicing railroad car bearings.

[@johnblair8146]

Ask around . An old retired railroader who worked as a "Car Knocker" or in a car shop may have brought one of these jacks home when the old friction bearings were replaced by roller bearings in the 1980s-1990s.

[@maxjones9139]

When I bought my property there was one of those jacks in the shop. Very cool to finally know what it was used for!

[@dearanel936]

Regardless of how just getting the job done is the primary objective and you definitely demonstrate that skill I'm proud of you keep up the good work

[@heavymachinery2843]

I love to turn wrenches on heavy equipment good work underccarige is always fun to do 😅🔧⚒ keep on caterpillar wrenching

[@chuckhaynes6458]

Buda was /is a heavy iron and steel casting company. They made industrial engines, railroad switches, and my favorite Allis Chalmers tractors. I had a 1942 HD-7 Bulldozer and it was tough! Lots of well gas powered Buda engines in the oilfields. Love your dedication to the 955. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikesmith-sv1hg]

Look at a newer tensioning mechanism. Maybe that engineless tractor you showed at the end. You may be able to harvest parts underneath that sheet metal cover between the drive and idle wheels. A mix of old and new might be a simple cheap upgrade from the original design.

[@sthenzel]

If that doesn´t fit, maybe fabricobble a Portapower cylinder into it? They should work with a grease filling.

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

There used to be converson kits to convert them to hyd adjusters. Mine on my D 4 are stripped. I just placed a nut on the threaded part and use it to push the factory adjuster.

[@pville5548]

It always cracks me up when I see you go to loosen a large rusted nut using just the bare ratchet. Looks like you put (I'm assuming) all of your 135 lbs weight into it. Then you go get ya an extension to get the job done. Love the series.

[@billbaggins]

Poor old Red, he's been happily retired for so long. Of course he is gonna fight you all the way. 😁

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Ya he's a grumpy old guy... He is starting to warm up to my 16lb sledge hammer though!!

[@jimc3688]

Big Red’s favorite pet was a grumpy old cat.

[@crowsparrow7169]

Hey man just wanted to say how much i enjoy you taking us all on this adventure with you, been a blast learning what most of this stuff is, keep on keepin on and getting old red back to 100%

[@junaidgt90]

My brain the whole time Cue music: “Dont shake hands with danger” ⚠️

[@RadDadisRad]

Lmfao, that’s stupid ass OSHA safety video. The injuries were so hilarious, people flying and parts getting chopped off and people holding set props pretending it’s their limb that’s mutilated.

[@junaidgt90]

@@RadDadisRad ExAcTLY 👍

[@SalvageWorkshop]

@@RadDadisRadLol... that's why it's AWESOME!!!

[@OldSneelock]

Scraping and power washing the meat from one of the crews hand from where they had a TSDAA (Two Second Dumb A$$ Attack) while removing the blocking from a hydraulic billet lift on an extrusion press is a sickening experience. That two seconds took a man who flew helicopters in Vietnam and permanently crippled him. Unless you want to spend the rest of your days with a stub where part of you use to be think about where all that pressurized steel wants to go and don't be there.

[@johnbarham7718]

​@Ground Hog I've watched that film a few times. I dont have kit quite as big as in the film, but its still well worth watching at least once a year. One can get complacent when working by ones self.

[@brucek.evans-historian7028]

This series has been a favorite of mine and I enjoy seeing your progress. I know you try to be safety aware and that is wise, I do too so please remove your ring (watch etc) before you lose that finger. My father in law was a skilled builder and roofer but one day he slid down the roof he was on and his ring caught on the gutter leaving him hanging by it and his other hand. He nearly lost it. After that he never wore it at work and said he looked happily married enough without it. I worked for him for a while and learned that and many more lessons that have kept me out of the ER. Good luck with Old Red!

[@darrellroeters4951]

Like the truck behind Cat, fabricate part looks easy enough.

[@donaldgibson3121]

I sure do enjoy your videos! Thanks for taking us along with you in this project.

[@InstrucTube]

The Swench: For when you absolutely, positively HAVE to loosen all the bolts in the room. 19:47 The Swench is defeated?! Say it isn't so! Yeah, I've used big ol jacks like that BUDA before. I'd be far more worried about the wood failing than that jack. They are built to ridiculous strengths, since they were used a lot for exactly what you're doing, heavy machinery refits and such. My neighbor growing up was a mechanic in a small farming town, I helped him work on huge old tractors and such, we had a set of four of these things, he told me if he ever got a fifth he could lift anything he ever wanted. Also if they no longer offer that nut and screw combo, then you might be looking at a custom fab job unless someone else makes something similar that would work.

[@Joeandfran]

Fabulous work and presentation! You would love a 3 phase 2 stage airm compressor, 3/4 , 1 in. Impact wrenches and a serious air hammer. You would use them well! Otherwise, you are doing great work, with great explanations. I'm 68 and repair old clocks....same work, massively smaller scale! You're a treasure!

[@shankthebat8654]

The Buda jack from Harvey Illinois! I was born there, live there till I was 18. Harvey has since gone way downhill since then. Almost all the light industry there is long gone and it's more akin to a demilitarized zone than a city anymore. Harvey got screwed over by realtors who deliberately provoked "white flight" by selling houses to people who could not afford them, and then by a succession of increasingly corrupt mayors. From what I understand, the new mayor may actually be competent and turn the city around some, but Harvey's days of industry will never come back. Harvey used to be a big hub of light and even some heavy metal industry due to its location near-ish Chicago, and with a major rail line running through it.

I always want to go back to old neighborhood , But it is worse for wear than I am it is a little sad . We have to stop that trend and MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN ! TRUMP 2020 ! I hope we can make everything in America again . " MADE IN THE USA "

[@andrewclough660]

@ really man ? leave politics out of his show!

[@shankthebat8654]

@@andrewclough660 Uh... politics? I feel like maybe there was a comment that got deleted? I hope nobody considered this political, it's just.... stuff that happened in my home town. Not politics, just... a lot of shady business, a lot exploitation. My experience has been that that sort of stuff crosses all faiths and party lines. Jerks are gonna jerk.

[@fastsetinthewest]

Fabulously done videos. 👍 Eaglegards... From a near 80 year old shade tree mechanic and operator now living a great retired life.

[@janisinisalo]

For the screw and stuff Cat doesn't make anymore....Maybe a collab with another channel? A lot of skilled maschinists out there. Keith Rucker, Abom79 etc..

[@Cheddah45]

Those two guys would be my first and second phone calls.

[@donniebrown2896]

I was gonna say Marty T, but he would require a dirt area to work in not concrete.

[@cyrilhudak4568]

Watch Wes Work is already following you, how close to Illinois are you? And Brian Block is always an option.

[@andrewgray1949]

Thinking the same, this is an Abom scale job. slice off the old nut thread a new one and weld back on, Might be worth switching to a buttress or square profile thread like an ACME - have a much better performance as adjustment under tension, the bottle jack and screw jack will both be ACME most likely

[@infoanorexic]

Last I knew, Cat still makes parts for anything they ever made. Cost? You won't know 'til you ask them, but better truss your wallet and be prepared for a bout of yellow paint coma before you do. It can take days to wear off ...

[@Sludge73]

Quite the heavy duty ambitious project. Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@chrisallen6457]

Why at 15:03 am I feeling like I'm watching a "shake hands with danger " video from the 60s or 70s lmbo

[@marvindebot3264]

Yeah, there a fair amount of good luck involved there huh?

[@SalvageWorkshop]

@@marvindebot3264 Luck has nothing to do with it!

[@ZGGordan]

46:03 I jumped out of my chair a little when this happened 🤣 This series is very interesting, I can’t wait for part 9, and especially the moment you start repairing the parts and putting everything back in place. Thanks!

[@lucidmoses]

With that much problems getting it off it will be interesting to see how you get the new one on.

[@alexmaclean1]

So much respect for your hard work sir! The amount of work you put into just getting the tractor ready to start the real work would have been enough for me to say forget it lol

[@notsohairybiker]

That sprocket coming off like that even made me jump, close shave dude, stay safe.

[@dave.of.the.forrest]

I'm no mechanic, but I think I would have loosened the tension a bit on that expedient puller before they started the torch cut. It was going to come off for sure at that point. Needed to be a little more gentle. Armchair quarterbacking, I know, at this point. That could have easily required a 911 call. lol

[@steveliversidge7357]

Do not press on a spocket on in the heat of the day with a Cat 65 ton press set up or you will end up sometimes cutting it off if the final drive needs attention once again . I remember back in the late seventies when the D8K 66V were produced replacing the good old 68A the final drives were a big issue due to the increased engine power that ripped the pinion bearings out . Pulling sockets to repair was common weekly work untill a spacer plate was fitted between the cylinder head and block to lower the horsepower to the back end . If the work was carried out on a hot day in summer to the same machine in winter what a b%start of a job to get it off again . Do not forget to put the bull gear nut on ! ! ! . Be safe its not a good feeling with the press maxed and the flang heated whilst you smack it with a sledgehammer. Those were the days when my blood was 100% yellow lol .

[@DDB168]

This is a great series. Enjoying it immensely. Loved that flying sprocket ! Glad no one got hurt.

[@zarb88]

Really admire your work ethic your safety precautions and your camera work. I notice it looks like your not wearing hearing protection when using the rattler or grinder. I know its a pain to wear them but you dont want to end up being one of those guys that says huh all the time do ya? Great job. Looking forward to your next video.

[@Ferruccio001]

Thanks for displaying measurements in metric! Much appreciated! Love your videos!

[@justfun985]

Tensioner and screw. Can you make your own? Buy threaded rod and nuts. Thread the nuts on and weld them together? Cut off the old threaded shaft and weld the new in place? Grainger has up to 3" threaded rod but $400 dollars? Ouch. Your current fix is great just not adjustable. Weld a washer on what you have to adjust if needed? Or cut a new one sounds cheaper easier but just as good.

[@lsrengines]

Like a giant acme thread.

[@jeffo881]

yeah, it just too bad he doesn't know someone who has about 7 lathes or something.

[@MrCedad]

This is great! Builds my confidence with my lawn more.

[@mchurch3905]

Either your dad or grandpa or someone (military?) passed along some great mechanical skills, including a great work ethic, beyond your age. Thanks for sharing that.

[@rogerdevries7090]

Absolutely loving watching you bring this beast back to life !!!

[@russellgiles1531]

Doesn't want to shake hands with danger and pulls out a grinder without a guard on it 🤣🤣 👍

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lol... there's nothing about grinder safety in the old Cat "Shaking Hands with Danger" Safety video, so I've got to be good! lol!

[@russellgiles1531]

Loving the series, keep up the good work 👌👍

[@oldschool6345]

@@SalvageWorkshop lol yea you're right there. I did catch the pun...most won't

[@meiqurorez8677]

It has one of those new translucent guards they use in the space program

[@geofflewis4815]

That was the FIRST thing I noticed your grinder did not have a guard, and I think you didn't have glasses on, you might have but your hat was covering your face, please don't take risks with sparks, eyes are difficult to replace. Great set of videos of "Old Red" enjoying all of your projects. Best wishes, Geoff Lewis, Wales, UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@thatcoalminer275]

I love your determination to get this thing restored and taking your time to try to learn about it.

[@huskiesgo5944]

That could've left a mark when that gear launched. Should have hooked a safety chain to the frame to limit its travel. Otherwise good knowledge.

[@carverevolition1]

It made me feel so uncomfortable from the moment he started to put tension on the chains :D

[@b.a.brackus6371]

They should have let the tension off the porta power before using the cutting torch....scared the sh_ t out of me.....

[@davidmorse8432]

The sprocket retaining nut should be backed off but not removed while pulling the sprocket. This keeps the sprocket from launching like a cannon when it comes loose. The guy with the torch could have easily lost a hand when the sprocket released. Lucky guy!

[@johnwythe1409]

@@b.a.brackus6371 Probably them as well.

[@maddog2771]

The way this kid is doing things it's amazing he lived this long

[@mikemarriam]

Looks like a good Abom79 collaboration opportunity. Seriously, there are several KZbin machinists who might be able and willing to fabricate that part for you. Just depends upon how much hurry you're in.

[@johnbuffum6135]

Yes, sounds like a good use for one of those giant industrial lathes that make parts for container ships. You got the money, honey, they got the time. They'll make both the screws and the nuts. $$$

[@tomp538]

Or Keith Rucker.

[@Craneman4100w]

@@tomp538 Kieth Rucker is a hobbyist and does half-assed work. Abom, Oxtool, or Joe Piecznski are pros

[@carlosmastronardi3296]

@@Craneman4100w ok 🙄 let's see your work before calling people's work half assed. clearly a keyboard is all you know how to work on

[@SalvageWorkshop]

@@Craneman4100w Yeah comments like that aren't ok here, find another place to express that kind of opinion... I'm no expert at anything either, but somehow I get things done!

[@Ridendrty]

You have extraordinary skill, energy and passion for this work. Fun to watch!

[@johnerway7255]

The outer bearing is a taper roller, so the movement may be ok.

[@timcaron9049]

I admire your ambition and determination. keep up the great work. Tim

[@colinbodnaryk7518]

The sleeve you are worried about being loose is because the outer bearing is removed tapered roll bearings need to be in pairs. When you reassemble you will need to adjust the bearing pre load. I could see disassembling it to make sure the bearing isn't pitted up

[@kbrodie78]

What a hell of an undertaking, especially solo....kudos sir!!

[@williamparry9314]

You sir need to take care, you were lucky at least half a dozen times. One day.

[@williamhenderson9535]

You're doing a great job and soon you'll have many more subscribers. Keep it simple and your personality will carry it. I agree with all the lengthy comments. Most people that watch this enjoy the mechanics and get a big kick out of the progress you are making on the machine. Most of us don't have the luxury of a large location. Keep it up - we are loving it. Thanks!

[@davidwright4537]

PS: Please watch your back, once a disc is “blown” it’s a never-ending cascade! Use the power of the lever when ever possible!

[@geofflewis4815]

I am a 75 year old Carpenter who thought I was "invisible" work wise but now I have a BENT spine duo to injures of the back, and PAIN, so please don't take chances. Geoff Lewis Wales UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jonanderson5137]

It takes a smart guy to not mess up his back.

[@SuperNoticer]

I agree. I'm 35, screwed up my back working on heavy equipment when I was 25, and it's been an ongoing problem ever since. I just spent the first 2 weeks of this year bedridden with my back out again. Take care of yourself and don't overdo it.

[@gordonhamilton2539]

Brother, you’ve got the necessary tools and more importantly the skills. Fun to watch

[@martineastburn3679]

A good machine shop could make you a nut easily. And lots of the other just brackets... Tough project but interesting.

[@youngn9na92]

Never shake hands with danger! I love those videos!

[@J.R.in_WV]

You really need to use an oxy acetylene torch on jobs like cutting track, a grinder with a death (bonded cutting) wheel is wayyy too up close and personal for me.

[@myrtleman9623]

I love your videos on this machine. Very entertaining and I like your professionalism.

[@justfun985]

Replace the bearing calculus. How much are you going to use the machine? Is it less effort and expense to replace it now or when/if it fails later? They cut the drive sprocket off and welded a new one on last time. They seem to have channeled their inner farmer on repairs (duct tape and bailing wire for repairs) LOL.

[@joebond5012]

Very enjoyable series, I can’t wait for the next instalment. It’s great reading all the mainly positive comments and advice from like minded fans of this project. Keep up the good work, it takes our minds off our worries for a half hour or so.

[@Thematt11]

Anybody else cringe when he fell over with the screw jack? Anybody who's ever fallen over with a rod or pipe in their hand knows the pain.

[@oooltra]

You carry on more than just a tradition.