Replacing bottom roller on cat dozer

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Replace two bottom rollers and sprocket segments on my cat d4g dozer.
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[@lennelonge2626]

Nice having help, it makes the time and work go faster. Good job done!

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes and good help at that

[@f250ford2004]

Mike, it's always good to see an owner that takes care of maintains his equipment!!I worked for a guy that would only fix something after it broke.He had a JD 450 shovel dozer that the tracks were so bad they fell off a couple times a day, and we would have to put them back on. Until he was running it one day, the next day he had someone come in and replace all the rollers, pins & bushings.

[@DirtPerfect]

Got to take care of it so it will take care of you 😁

[@leesteele9290]

Yours looked more secure but just went last week for stitches from some heavy steel balanced on a floor jack ! Even small crawler under carriage parts are stupid heavy ! Watched some track company employees put segments , rails ,and shoes on our old D9 with a skid steer and a big jack (they didn't pressure wash it) minimal tools but lots of experience,made it look easy ! Good friends make for light work!! Thanks for the video!

[@DirtPerfect]

Bummer hope your on the mends now

[@leesteele9290]

Oh yeah just fine only thing worse than young and dumb is old and dumb, thanks for the reply and video!

[@JDseller1]

Mike I just break the tracks at the door of my shop. I have plywood planks I lay under them too. Does not mess the surface of my floor up. I then just drive the dozer forward on the tracks laying on the floor. When going back together I take a chain and make a loop from the front of the track back to the rear sprocket. I hook the loop over a tooth on the rear sprocket. I then back the dozer up on the track. You have to stop and shorten the chain as you back up. I hook a chain binder to hold tension on the top track as I shorten the chain. I have a JD 650H and a JD 850J so I can not man handle the tracks on it much. LOL Too old. Old trick on those flat surface sealing plugs. Take a 2 Lb. hammer and hit them dead square on the face before even trying to get them lose. One good hard hit. They will then come lose real easy. That way you do not round out the hole. Is your over head crane air powered??? It sounded like it when your using it.

[@TrevorDennis100]

'Have fun with yourself' ROTFL! That was killer 😂

[@DirtPerfect]

😁😂😂

[@barryhansen6854]

Good too see the humour in this makes for the job to go easier than being serious all the time, good to see your co-worker take it in jest as it was meant this is what makes your videos great to watch.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks berry

[@briangardiner1015]

Nice work on the rollers. I got a tour of a shop for a large construction company when I lived in Tucson AZ and the had a D9 on Cat jackstands with the undercarrige out of it. That was impressive to see. There were 4 bays with rail road rail imbeded in the concrete to drive crawler equipment in the shop without damaging the floor. I have also seen shops have a 5 and 10 ton bridge cranes that run the full length of the bays for lifting.

[@calmac06]

Man, that's genius!

[@DirtPerfect]

Awesome

[@shootersoptiontargets]

Captain Kleeman would make a fantastic Hand model, he did a great job showing us the old sprocket!😀😀😀

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol the funny part is we made a video about him being a had model

[@billroberts3864]

Mike, you sure know how to have fun working on the D4G Cat. You grin and giggle a lot which makes the job go faster.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks bill

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

He knows how to do more than just spreading rock! (Sounds like he might also know a few stories that you might not want to get out... too!) Had to grin... got the part on.... holding it in place perfectly... where’s the bolts? Was building a treehouse this summer... 50% of the ladder trips were to get what I forgot to bring. Was lucky enough to have my wife hand me up something a total of one time! Enjoyed watching you two work together.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks he has his own channel caption Kleeman check him out

[@marklawrence2592]

another great video Dirt perfect make it look so easy

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Good fix Mike.. I replaced all of them on my Dozer last year!

[@DirtPerfect]

This one needs all them replace hoping it will make it to winter 🤞

[@douglasthompson2740]

Not too many times but a lot of other dirty grease muddy equipment. A hot 4000 psi pressure washer does the job with some effort. When working around bearings and close clearance parts as well as just seeing cracks and flaws it is so worth it. Not too mention how much easier it is to unthread parts. We also used a steam cleaner in years gone by. A cleaner machine also runs cooler and shows up leaks before catastrophic failure. Etc. Etc. Well worth doing. Take care. Doug

[@raymondhinds3539]

Spinning the tracks and not going anywhere. You're trying to kill me with laughing. Another fine mess you have overcome. Yep another great video, many thanks.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks buddy

[@ninataylor6180]

hahaha "Have fun with yourself" that is priceless lol

[@DirtPerfect]

😂

[@dalezadventurez77]

10:51 dirt got in his face and he did that phffff. So relateable😂😂

[@CaptKirk1701]

Isn't anything like a little comradery to make a project more fun, great job!

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup got to have fun right

[@andrewshullick4319]

Awesome job on fixing it thanks for sharing that was funny when you missed up on the opening

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks

[@idadho]

Next time you need to remove that track, you could make a block of wood that spans that strut to hold the track up and away from it. With all your experience working in the dirt and rocks in the shop, you are ready to tackle field repairs. Just add mud to make it lots of fun.

[@mikemuniak4711]

You can also lay the track flat and push it under with skid steer, most of the way ,,,,I have also used the blade and power of its self to put them on ,

[@DirtPerfect]

Good idea

[@JasonWorksAlot]

Need to get you some of them new fangled ratcheting box wrenches driver. I sold my house last year and got the starter set from snap on. Don’t keep me as dry in the rain but man I’ll tell you what they come in handy

[@sandy1653]

Bought my brother a set of them for Christmas and he loves the things. Though I bought Blue Points via a customer instead of Snap On.

[@JasonWorksAlot]

Sandy I’ve actually got both snap on and blue point ones. If memory serves my murican set is snap on and my foreign set is bluepoint and the large murican set is bluepoint. My snap on guy was great, and didn’t have the blue point set on the truck At time of purchase gave me the snap on set at blue point price. You know it really is the little things isn’t it? Wrenches really make all the difference in the world though and I’ve put way too much leverage on them more than once so far they’ve held up well

[@sandy1653]

@@JasonWorksAlot The local Snap On dealer in my area is a dickhead so I won't buy tools from him. However one of my customers has a corporate account w/ them to buy Blue Point tools for their plant, so I used to slip the tool room guy some greenbacks (enough to cover the costs of the tools and a bit for his time) and he'd buy the tools for me on their account.

[@travisswenson9755]

Gear wrench even if you brake them just take it to napa and get a new one for free. You can definitely double wrench with them if you need to as well. Then if you lose one in the field its last then $30 to replace them. Just my opinion I hate buying the same tool more then once.

[@uggy7]

Man you got great friends, lucky. 👍👍🇨🇦🐕❤️

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes I do

[@brandone6252]

Nice shop I am a heavy equipment mechanic love your videos

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@chriswatts4145]

OMG. Me and my wife are both laughing at me. I'm watching your video and where you said "Where is this track getting stuck?" I'm wearing my headphones and pointed at my iPad and said "right there " out loud. My wife died out laughing at me.

[@DirtPerfect]

😂😂😂😂

[@randynewtonsr9659]

Haha, y’all work good together, I mean your great at holding the camera, and he does great on the work side of things!! 😉😉😆👍 Love the vid as always !👍👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol getting better at holding the camera 😜

[@CaptainKleeman]

☝️this guy gets it! 😂

[@DirtPerfect]

Work smart not harder right 😜

[@CaptainKleeman]

Dirt Perfect absolutely

[@Yankee1776]

@Dirt Perfect You are on the way to becoming youtube famous! Keep up the entertaining and interesting videos!

[@DirtPerfect]

lol thanks

[@digndurt6936]

On the way? Lol, he already is!!

[@logginlarry3034]

I know who to in touch with when my jd needs working on!!

[@DirtPerfect]

You got it just give me a call 😁

[@CMDSR]

Jerry will be glad have his girl back with a better ride

[@alastor5275]

Don't miss dealing with track undercarriages. Do miss running the machines!! Another great video sir!!!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks dexter

[@rdsdiesel8656]

Best thing to do with those final plug or any of those oring boss plugs so they don’t strip the hex is give them a couple of good hit with a hammer. They come right out.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup

[@buck3409]

I'm curious about the track tension adjustment on a CAT. My Deere 450 calls for 2 inches slack/sag measured with straight edge across top of idler and top roller.

[@DirtPerfect]

Sounds about right

[@johnpuentes1738]

Nice work,thanks for the show it was helpful

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@lawrencedembowski8109]

I really like your over head crane , you were really thinking when you built your shop.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes that’s a life saver

[@mrsmel269]

when all you want to go do is chill with the crew. ya out of left field time to keep working. great vid

[@DirtPerfect]

lol thanks

[@lakesideranch]

Dirt Perfect video Mike! Great camera angles, multiple views, funny commentary, and some creative engineering rigging. I wish you guys would consider some safety glasses, especially under the machine work over your head with all that loose "dirt"....lol I'm impressed with your methods doing heavy equipment repair. Work SAFE Doug@ the "ranch"

[@DirtPerfect]

Doug good point in the safety glasses all I have is tented need to get some clear for in the shop

[@machinemoverman4614]

Put a chain on like you had it, then hook it to the sprocket, it will pull the track right back on. We use to do that on the D-11s we used to move in the coal mines. Good video Mike!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and thanks for watching

[@ROTTK9]

headlights dry them and make sure the gasket is seated properly no need to drill a weep hole. headlight restore kit ( that I used ) last about 1 year before redoing, have not tried a UV protectant clear-coat on them still don't want to replace a $125 headlight assembly if that wrecks it.

[@DirtPerfect]

Cool thanks

[@BrianBriCurInTheOC]

Having worked on FireFighting Equipment during my wrench bending days... I'm used to working on clean rigs. And I realizing that my compadres that work on Dirt Equipment are a unique breed. And I realize out in the field a Dirt Mechanics got to deal with DIRT... BUT dog gone it, don't yea all at least have a fire hose and nozzle to clean that dozer???

[@susanstaples-4761]

Fog problems on car lights use toothpaste a spung and warm water works great and it's cheaper money wise😊

[@jamjames1971]

You gotta have him.on more. Hes hilarious

[@DirtPerfect]

He has his own channel captain Kleeman check him out

[@jamjames1971]

@@DirtPerfect thank you Mr.Dirt Perfect

[@timothyball3144]

I've got a guy with a TD7 with a leaking roller. His has full rock guards and probably cross bolts. I may use a torch and a welder since it's just one roller. Snip, snip. Weld, weld.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup not a bad idea on the older machines

[@timothyball3144]

@@DirtPerfect I didn't even think about it until I was watching this, so I'll give you half credit for helping remind me.

[@charlietanner6211]

next time somebody crys about dozer cost show them this video along with cost of parts my rule of thumb ten hrs in seat one hr with wrenchs sooner or later they need attention use anti sieze on everything especially those gator link bolts recheck torque on segements and gator link bolts after day or two running nice hoist good video

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes and yes we do retorque

[@annelouis7956]

Watch it your enthusiasm is catching!!!!

[@DirtPerfect]

😁

[@donaldswink6259]

Very interesting video. It was perfect, dirtperfect

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks

[@bohhica1]

I would have pressure washed the heck out of this thing if I had a pressure washer.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup would have been nice

[@oceannavagator]

Ha! What for? he was fine with laying in the dirt on the floor and I know he has a broom.

[@patrickbrown3141]

another great vid!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Patrick

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Lesson of the day folks. Sleep helps you not look goofy. Lol God bless

[@DirtPerfect]

🤷‍♂️

[@m2hmghb]

You sounded as excited to do that as I am to thatch the front and remove the moss that started growing.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol yup

[@toddreynolds8875]

There always a ton of fix it work. No matter what equipment companies you own.

[@DirtPerfect]

Very true

[@digndurt6936]

It's like housework, never ending!! Well, so I'm told!

[@JC-yb3zb]

I keep thinking "hope that jack and stands dont fail"...

[@DirtPerfect]

😬 me to

[@digndurt6936]

@@DirtPerfect Learned from "old" mechanic, hardwood blocks. Especially with todays chinesium quality steel. Beware!!

[@rgamore]

How about pressure washing after each job, would that save those rollers and sprockets?

[@DirtPerfect]

It’s a dozer

[@oldandtired777]

try rubbing compound on your head lights

[@DirtPerfect]

👍

[@Crewsy]

I’ve done the bug spray trick. Sprayed on an old T shirt then rub the headlights clean. Then lots of soap and water after to completely remove all traces of the spray. Worked great and had people flashing their high beams at me. Lasted a couple years before doing it again this past summer.

[@MFKR696]

If you want your machines to last any length of time, you really shouldn't let dirt accumulate like that. Accumulated dirt holds moisture against the surface, and I don't think I need to tell you how that might be a bad thing. At the very least, you should pressure-wash them before you start wrenching. If you're working on it, it's down anyways, so you might as well wash it. It takes all of 5 minutes.

[@DirtPerfect]

Ahh strongly disagree on several point there but thanks for watching

[@MFKR696]

@@DirtPerfect You "strongly disagree" with washing your machinery before fixing it? What kind of Mickey-Mouse operation are you running? If you tried to work like that in my shop, you'd get laughed out of the building lol.

[@sharrichardson9141]

Why aren't you guys torquing those bolts for the rollers?

[@DirtPerfect]

No need

[@loganrench5680]

When get the track to the point where you used a prybar I just grab it and flop it over then drag it out with a winch

[@leol1682]

Love the video on that job .

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@allenbreedlove8906]

Got another equipment auction coming to town next month .. Gona try and snag a dozer !!

[@DirtPerfect]

Awesome

[@TheWmiller8]

MSG - menstrual systems good? My sinces good? Men seem grumpy? Move signs greats?

[@thomasdesmond2248]

The way to take care of foggy headlights. Get the 3M kit use as directed with the exception of.use a lot of water. After they are clean get a spray can of 3M clear coat for plastic. Make sure you get the one with UV protection. Clean headlights with denatured alcohol. Then spray on 2 to 3 coats. Will last for years. God bless

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks for the info

[@juanwaller1942]

Fun video Mike’s lol

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@genegoodman5233]

Don’t leave Capt by himself, I’m not sure he knows which end of the bolt the nut goes on..

[@kerryburke3864]

I think you guys said MSG - Mono Sodium Glutamate - used to be a chines food supplement years ago.

[@DirtPerfect]

Might have

[@daddywoofdawg]

Here hold my beer!

[@BentTreeFarmPa]

Now that you got er all fixed up I'll give you $7500 for it! LOL Soon as I sell my old Gehl skid steer. ;) Great video, you guys made a crappy job fun, makes the day go faster. Loved it.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol yes it does and sorry not for sale 😜

[@alwayshungry24]

not sure if this was a repair video or a comedy skit. cool vid

[@DirtPerfect]

Me either 😜

[@augustreil]

Wow ! Someone actually uses Never-Seize besides me ? Crazy world. Thumbs up.

[@DirtPerfect]

😜

[@joshwelner1951]

You got all the good out of it that's for sure

[@DirtPerfect]

This is true 😁

[@kenmccormick3052]

people who design all our machine, never seem to make any effort to make them easier to work on!

[@MrAvfc14]

Nice job, retired heavy equipment mechanic here

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@mikemuniak4711]

Little trick on them plugs ,hit them with hammer first be for you take them out ,them black the out slow ,cause finnal drive sometimes build presser in them

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes that works have done it before

[@timothyball3144]

Yep. I know that truck, but still don't know exactly what happens to make them loose. 30 inch breaker bar won't do it, but after a few good, solid, square hits with a hammer, and a 3/8 ratchet can take them out.

[@vic745]

We did that in the desert 100 plus degrees. Boy that wasn't pleasant at all. I miss the Marines I could do it all over again.

[@DirtPerfect]

Net that really sucked tho for your service

[@trickmytractor7187]

Doesn’t matter how you did it. Ya got the job done 👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Exactly

[@douglasthompson2740]

Gotta wonder why the first step in any overhaul of most anything isn't a thorough pressure washing?? Take care. Doug

[@DirtPerfect]

Ever tried to clean tracks

[@davidhill4711]

You guys had way too much fun, but successful 😁

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes sir got to have fun right

[@Anne_Frank00]

You better have watched that video "shake hands with danger"......

[@TrevorDennis100]

Grrrr... I am going to have that tune in my head all day now! 🤝 ☠️ 🙉 😠 But I do take your point. I was worried for Mike while watching, and wishing he'd put some solid timber under the dozer 'just in case'. I almost expected bad things to happen when he pulled out the track - especially with that initial drag racing start. I guess if that didn't pull the stands over, tugging on the wrench wasn't going to.

[@Anne_Frank00]

@@TrevorDennis100 Good, every time you go to use equipment, think of that guitar riff.

[@struggle4all]

How's those asphalt millings holding up?

[@DirtPerfect]

Awesome

[@anthonyyoung7344]

If you will clean the headlights then polish them real good with some good wax thay will look alot better.

[@DirtPerfect]

May have to try that

[@anthonyyoung7344]

@@DirtPerfect it works it's alot of work I did it to my 93 Ford and thay cleared right up

[@MrGrey-dx5sb]

***Tip number 69 next time lay the bottom track close to the ground laid it out on the ground once you first un hookit spray a mark on it and the ground like a line how they mark tires for parking tickets so then you know exactly where to pull so the line match's up with the line. So you can start curling the other way to line it up and lock it in place. This saves a lot of guess work my friend, but good job keep up the good work stay blessed. Check me out on Instagram @joeyturnerdetails I do cool stuff to condemned houses thanks.***

[@DirtPerfect]

Will do thanks

[@MrGrey-dx5sb]

Love the channel

[@martineastburn3679]

Crow foot wrench hooked to the impact. Easy.

[@DirtPerfect]

👍

[@farmingwithbryon9846]

You got it there super socket operator good for another 5000 hours 😂

[@DirtPerfect]

I hope 🤞

[@tommarler352]

I have an idea next time you have a shop manager shop with a back up horn why don’t you unplug it while you have it in the shop that way you won’t have to listen to it.

[@roosthrower]

Great job boys and afew laughs while doing a dirty job. *****

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@patrickbrown3141]

MSG mono sodium glutomate

[@InSightFreedom]

That was exhausting ;-)

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol

[@roydawson4882]

Looks like you need a full time roller there to fix the driveway every time you got to track something in

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol got another way out

[@blacksheep6888]

The roller will probably come loose because you did not remove the paint from the roller and the rust from the track frame. From a qualified caterpillar undercarriage specialist.

[@DirtPerfect]

Assuming you have not watch my truck or track videos yet cover that very well

[@blacksheep6888]

@@DirtPerfect no not yet I like yor video just didn't want rollers falling off machines, keep videos coming, just friendly advice that's all. Did my trade at William Adams tractors Caterpillar spent 6 and a half years on cat undercarriage, two and a half on a track press, uncounted hours on a roller press, rebuilt idlers building up second hand ones with a special welding machine. I could go on and on put more tracks on than hot dinners.👍

[@blacksheep6888]

Ps also a good idea to use new bolts with cat antiseize and a toque wrench. And good idea to check bolt tension from time to time, no need to use toque wrench for this just a spanner, your only looking for loose bolts. Cheers

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@blacksheep6888]

Now for a tip on operating your track type machine try to traverse forwards as much as possible to minimise wear on your tack pins and bushes, trust me a track will wear out nearly twice as quick if machine travels in reverse.

[@scruffy6151]

That is not a cheater pipe it is a wrench extension lol.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup 😜

[@jamesdearman814]

socket spregments - say it right. IT's called a 'spoonerism' en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoonerism. and MORE double entendres - don't stop on my account.

[@randyowens2717]

Welcome to my world!

[@DirtPerfect]

😁

[@bigbud7356]

What is smg

[@russellmcknight7226]

seems strange to see a dozer like that without an enclosed cab like we have here in Canada

[@DirtPerfect]

Not quit that cold here 😁

[@russellmcknight7226]

@@DirtPerfect Canada is not always cold,just in the winter

[@DirtPerfect]

Love to visit there sometime

[@MaximusMerideus]

@@DirtPerfect watch out Russell, Mr. Dirt perfect is dropping hints to come up to Canada and take you out on a nice date, maybe a picnic? A year later and we might have Dirt Mcknight?? Am I a dick?

[@justinotten6673]

MSG= Maximum slappy grab!!

[@gregbutler9873]

Mr. Dirt you have a pressure washer?? trust me the sprockets and roller bolts are encrusted with dirt and grime and makes your task harder than it should be.

[@DirtPerfect]

I do and not for for sure it would help

[@CEVANS804]

If you washed it. It wouldn’t be dirt perfect 👌.

[@mikejoyce3782]

5:06 Put some wood in there to smoothe the transition like a scrap OSB.

[@augustreil]

I don't think he has any ?

[@mikejoyce3782]

@@augustreil There is always some scrap OSB laying around. Even I have some. Someone already busted him for now pressuring first so I won't mention that...geeeezzzzz ! !

[@augustreil]

@@mikejoyce3782, I was kidding. My bad, I should have left an Lol at the end. There's a whole pile at 3:47 sitting there. Sorry about that.

[@mikejoyce3782]

@@augustreil Yeah, but those sheets are too good to cut up HAHA. But I know what you mean. LOL

[@barrb6134]

You probably should have pressured washed that machine B-4 you pulled it into the shop. Would have been much easier and cleaner working on her!

[@DirtPerfect]

Rather work in dust then mud

[@timfarmer648]

Good job I hate just watching I wish I was there helping you

[@DirtPerfect]

Me to 😜

[@Crewsy]

11 people gave 👎🏻 11 people don’t like Dad jokes.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol like the way you think 😜

[@catsbyondrepair]

5 ton Jack stands on a 50 ton dozer smart move

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol wish I had a 50 ton dozer not even close

[@digndurt6936]

Around 8 ton wet give or take? Depends on who didn't clean the track frames😝

[@cbboggs6459]

What happened to "life time " rollers. 😃

[@DirtPerfect]

I know right

[@matthewerwin4677]

Guaranteed for the life of the part.

[@digndurt6936]

Rough life riding around under there.