How Do You Repair A Snowcat??

We put a little work into the new cat before taking it back out into the snow for some fun!
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[@alexislaisney3404]

Dinner has soul Hillbilly has wisdom Robby brings energy Cody is pure knowledge Demri has her hands full

[@terryderush2657]

Very well said 👏

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

Adley has jokes Lincoln has... umm... drool for now.

[@wewi3101]

Demri has to be the Chaparone controlling the boys.

[@seagullsbtn]

She sure does..... so many kids to keep under control

[@donbearden1953]

You got that right!

[@oldschoolhoosier]

The 6 cyl. engine is built to out last the owner. Just steam clean everything off, replace old used lines, lube all the grease fittings, change oil and all filters. Give your snowcat a good cleaning, some bodywork with a fresh Red paint job and a name that will make it part of the Robby rescue team. 13:45 Don’t forget…..Lots of added LED Lights, good seating and a heating system.

[@certified68crazy3]

Absolutely agree.

[@Denpachii]

As a habitual owner of old VW's, a heating system should be high on that list of things to fix, whatever form it comes in. I froze too many times. 😬

[@steven.h0629]

@@Denpachii Me.. 61 import Bug with Gasoline powered heater under the front hood.

[@Denpachii]

@@steven.h0629 Nice, never got the heater, but I did learn to do body work on those frame rails. '71super, '74, ''77 bugs, & '73 bus.

[@steven.h0629]

@@Denpachii it was a dangerous fire breathing monster that fumes would kill you anyway.. it eventually leaked gas in the front compartment.. had to go.

[@johnscarborough8425]

That Ford straight 6 is a torque monster that should never die. Probably the best engine ever for the snow cat.

[@etdweasel]

Keep the 300 straight six. As noted elsewhere, it’s bulletproof. I’ve run fleets of 30-40 Econolines with those things, many in excess of 400k miles, and never had an oil pan or valve cover off (except the ‘81s, when they had a piston cracking issue…😖) This is a hill I’m willing to die on. 👍

[@larrykittell726]

That Ford 6 is bulletproof. If you leave it alone it will last forever.

[@rfbedell347]

AMEN.

[@dalerose1694]

I agree with you but that’s the safe way. The safe way is not always the fun way. The LS 6 option is the fun way.

[@botfoblhrp]

this guy aint wrong ,......b u l l e t p r o o f

[@stephenstevens6573]

Yup!

[@alanm.4298]

I agree... A guy who owned one of the oldest commercial truck repair shops in Oregon told me he thought the Ford 300 six was the best workhorse gasoline engine anyone every made. I had a van with that engine in it and always regreted giving it to my son in law. He managed to destroy it (through neglect).

[@terryharvey9815]

Matt’s going to be so jealous of all that room. Well maybe not Matt but all his staff.

[@TobiasLeininger]

:D

[@Bo88y22]

Don’t you think Fab Rats yellow submarine is also a snowcat. Why would they announce it weeks ago and not show it? Waiting for snow maybe?

[@lucassehon9464]

@@Bo88y22 I heard in a recent video they are showing us what it is Sunday

[@hermannvogel9239]

😂😂😂

[@barnabus1976]

Think morr has a snowcat

[@c.j.conley6760]

I want to let you guys know something from my heart truly appreciate what you do you've brought a lot of smiles and a lot of laughs to me I'm disabled now and I don't get to do a lot of stuff that I used to it can leave you pretty down pretty quick but they have something like you guys are doing you bring laughter and enjoyment to me and to watch how you help people like to pick up truck your building for the young boy and the fact that you went through and tried to help his sister out also all you boys got good hearts it really gives me hope for society to see people with a kind of morals and the kind of hearts that you'll have thank you for being there means a lot to me to have you guys available to brighten my day

[@CynSan]

Hi C.J. Those are my initials, too. AND that is my maiden last name! Sad to hear you are disabled. But glad to hear that you enjoy these videos as much as I do. These guys sure know how to have fun and I was laughing through this whole video! They also are great guys like you said, about helping others out. Take care C.J.!!

[@JRP026]

God Bless. Don’t give up, if your body can’t work anymore, use your mind to do the work. Thats my plan as I get older. Think of something to help the young. We especially need it.

[@mr.t.wrench]

Cody doing a Cold Drive by. What a legend

[@kenwalker5384]

I learned, many years ago, on BMC/Austin Minis, that if one brake line is trashed, the rest are just about to go as well. I've never since replaced only one flex hose, always a full set!

[@stevez340]

Robby, “If it isn’t broke don’t fix it”! I guess you answered your own question about an LS swap👍

[@macgvrs]

Keep the Ford engine. They are reliable and this one is very quiet compared to some of the other snow cats I've heard. Great little machine. Looks like lots of fun. Better make sure Demery is always with you to keep you kids out of trouble.

[@stuartkcalvin]

Dad: 'watch out for those rocks". Everyone deserves a caring Dad.

[@Farm_fab]

Years ago, my dad got an old round corner refrigerator door, took the plastic off the inside, and waxed the outside with an old candle, attached a rope to the front sides, and we took it to the mountains for pulling firewood to our trailer. It was actually quite fast on the hills. That made for some memories.

[@danfarnsworth8349]

We used to use a old car hood, made for some good times!👍😎

[@Beautifulclouds60]

Keep that Ford 300. I have a lot of lifetime mechanics (and hobbyists too) in my family and all of them say that engine is the best little workhorse they know of. Will last forever if properly taken care of. That drive-by by Cody was great. The whole crew is awesome.

[@rayjones654]

Hey Robbie don't get rid of that inline 6 they're indestructible and their built exactly for what you're using it for plus you can build them up and they get great fuel economy all you need clean the card and service The engine. On second thought you might think about finding a snow plow for the front of that machine so that when you're up in the deep snow you can push snow away from vehicles and other things.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 great show

[@wilson4328]

I wish you guys would still show the occasional body repair/paint and reassembly like when I first started watching. In addition to your shenanigans of course.

[@CodyRyanK05]

Your gonna need to do some nice led strip lighting down the interior of that snowcat so we can see everyone nicely 😄

[@Christopher-iu6lg]

Keep the 300 six. One of the best highest torque engines you will find.❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@shanemooney6636]

Maybe look into having the track tires foam filled. May save future problems?

[@christophersiano969]

Had wiring gremlins constantly coming up on my 1968 Ford Tractor. After a couple years dealing with them again and again and again, I just stopped. My boys and I took a couple days on a nice warm spring weekend and gutted all the wires and then painstakingly rewired the entire Tractor. Of course, machines back then were pretty simple. But naturally, we needed to add work lights, strobes, and replace EVERY bulb on the thing (including the back lights on the instrument cluster) with LEDs. No more electrical issues. Suck it up and do it right.

[@OKIEOUTDOORS9044]

LOVE that you have been having your dad in your videos!!!!

[@terrylawrence6772]

Keep that 300, it is a tough, dependable engine.

[@MaxsGarajMahal]

Do an alternator welder conversion so you can make something driveable or fix the Kat in the event something breaks on it. Check out Merlin's latest video to see how to do an alternator welding and light conversion. How to Turn Your Alternator into an Arc Welder at Merlins Old School Garage. The little 300 Ford might need a turbo update as well.

[@johnboynb]

Someone mentioned that you have summer tracks, apparently that is why the lateral slide is so easy, and possibly undesirable. Looks damn fun though!

[@spacebike420]

I have never worked on a snowcat but other tracked equipment, it's better to be on the loose end than to tight with a track or you wear out other parts faster.

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

I think you have a grounding issue, why: because it's most likely sat for a minute; and the movement is causing the contact to come loose . Take care and be safe as possible. Have a blessed week.

[@Vaioman67]

Robby you have to give this thing the Robby Touch! Insulate interior, New Motor, LED Lights, Flood Lights all around, Custom Seating, Winches, Coffee Machine, Tool Box. One more thing you need a Roof window in a bubble shape so you can stand up in the back and get a 360 view

[@sophietucker1255]

Ford built that straight 6 for right at 100 yrs. The 300 was the culmination of 100 yrs of development. It is a real torque monster. A friend had one in pickup 2 wheel drive 3 speed on the tree. We always took it hunting in Washington state and never got stuck. I lost track of how many newer Broncos, Suburbans and whatever the dodges were that we pulled out. Never had a winch but in 1st gear we could have moved Mt Rainier if we had had enough rope. Don’t mess with it. If you want a racer get an LS but if you want a great recovery vehicle stick with that 300 Ford. Plus you’d be surprised how much speed and hop up gear is out there for the 300

[@lowtaxfootfetish]

Grease fittings we use today were invented by Oscar Zerk at the Alemite company.

[@chriscollins5488]

My brother and I use to do the same thing behind our snowmobile with ski's and and a water-skiing tow rope.... what a blast we had!!! You guys are awesome so cool to see you guys having good times with good friends!

[@Jim-fe2xz]

Years ago I switched my 71 Malibu to an internal regulator alternator. I found a wiring schematic online to show you how to wire it so I'm sure you can find one for a Ford too if you want to do it in the future.

[@brucevallee5623]

You guys really work good as a team. You keep us smiling. Robby Layton checks all the boxes for entertainment lol.. We enjoy watching. keep up the great work.

[@barackmycat9448]

She is worth it. A good basic repair and body and paint. Good luck!

[@grundyb]

I love the LS but it might be better to keep it close to stock for reliability. Just rebuild the stock engine and have it balanced so it’s nice and smooth.

[@papatomsthoughts]

Keep engine you have, easy to maintain. I was glad you changed all hoses, easier to do it now then later up on a snowy mountain

[@cwsill]

Keep the ol’ 4.9L sixer… lotta usable torque, simple, and bullet-proof. Listen to HB! 😄

[@jingles7117]

When I was a young pup we used an old ‘50s style refrigerator door (rounded corners) and towed behind a car…now that’s a ride! Whip it! Whip it! Yeehaw! It’s great to see real, unpretentious everyday kind of folk truly enjoying their environment and having fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@spudman6768]

I also think you need to turn the seats facing forward and put six buckets seats like a van. And then you would have room in the back for some equipment storage

[@BFVgnr]

Finally my expertise! Spent most of my military career on tracked vehicles. The track suspension and drive systems were different layouts, but it's a simple system, especially with the steering and brakes linked in yours. It's called 'laterals' instead of a 'wheel' or 'handlebars'. Pull back on both, all stop. Pull back on left, left track stops, right does not, so you turn left. Pull back on right, right track stops, left does not, so you turn right. Let them go, it's going straight. Make sure you check the track tension, that piston that keeps the track tight so it doesn't throw on rough or uneven terrain. Had that happen on a sandy hill in Iraq. Not a good time. Check your drive wheels and connections between your laterals and the steering box at least every week. Keep everything greased, mark the torqued nuts so you can see if there's any movement between maintenance. I get the feeling this is going to look amazing after about April when the snow's gone and ya'll start getting it all prettied up, sealed good and painted.

[@BFVgnr]

I don't know if the steering on your Cat is set up that way, but there's a steering mode called 'pivot steer'. It basically puts one side in forward and the other side in reverse, so the vehicle can turn around in it's own length. On narrow sections, you have to make sure you have as much side clearance as the vehicle length, before pivoting. It's better than donuts. Really.

[@skipvanauken6816]

The key to keeping your tracked vehicle happy is lots of grease and keep the tracks tensioned. The rest is just normal mechanics. Have fun with it!

[@jasonmanley5287]

Keep the 300 straight 6. I know of at least one with 400k miles on it, and several others with 300k, and all are still running. It’s a good motor, Ford guy or not!

[@twodogsyyc6729]

Wow that's a quick kitty!! Impressive for a machine that big!! Looking forward to seeing it get worked on..

[@grundyb]

The six lights on front look great for now and just put high output bulbs in it and check relays and clean the grounds and use them for the season. 100 watt bulbs or 150W would be bright. Turn the two up top towards the sides. Maybe H8 lamps.

[@gayle4804]

You are all having such a great time it's nice to see you taking time for yourselves

[@gungadinn]

That looks like a lot of fun. Grown-ups should do this more often.

[@ivanbradley8131]

this is what life's about, i love it

[@TheGreatSteve]

I declare Demri's finger snap to be the best part of a great video.

[@grundyb]

Cool! Show us everything about it when you do repair or upgrades because that might be the only machine I haven’t worked on and I would love to see how it works! ⛄️🍦👻

[@RobbyLayton]

Haha well it’s the only one I’ve worked on so we are like Ying and Yang on this one!!

[@georgeadkins7587]

Gotta say you guys have grown on me. I enjoy all of your videos. When I was around 7 yrs old, my dad would pull us with the old Plymouth with the push button shifter. Those were fun times. Thanks guys for the laughs.

[@-HighTide]

I love your content, it's good to see the guys and you all having fun. Do paint it neon glow in the dark Green. And lots of colorful LED's

[@susanhanna1077]

You should name the snow-cat Whiskers. Also keep the whiskers paint job with the cat emblems that are on the back.

[@bryantanderson5278]

The snow cat is awesome! It looks like so much fun. Can't wait to see more.

[@SummerRoseRacing]

That was beyond awesome! 😁 Wish we had that beautiful snowy day and evening here! 🥰

[@KathrinHausermann]

I love the whiskers of the Snow cat Kitty :)) Please keep them :))

[@ydnartitcomb1]

Looks like a lot of fun......should be a great tool for your business going forward

[@bradleymadosh3596]

Seen a video of the 300 get rebuilt and turbo put to it. They make alot of power like that. Those engines will run forever as long as it has oil in it. Love that Snow Cat wish I had one just like it. I cant remember what video on KZbin who did that All's I remember is he had a bunch of pens in his pocket lol

[@leonascherer1617]

You are all so much fun watch. Such a loving group of people. Too bad there aren't more people that just want to enjoy their lives and not screw it up for everyone else. Love your channel.

[@ey2808]

Love the team that you guys make, some beautiful misfits that are amazing when put together

[@michaelyork805]

Hey Robby, that 300/6 is the best motor ever produced. Definitely worth keeping. But however a 6.0 LS would be way more fun .. Love yalls videos .. following y'all from southeast Tennessee.

[@michaeltablet8577]

Twin turbos on the snow cat ! Love to see you guys having fun. Never grow up. It's a mean trick. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

[@brewreviewandmore]

I’m 58 years old and all I want for Christmas is a Snowcat… great content guys…Stay safe!

[@anthonyguenther6008]

Change the alternator to gm single wire if it will bolt up. Problem solved. Great video thanks.

[@keepitorganic]

The snow cat is sweet! It NEEDS to be WHITE maybe your logo in blue on there to blend in with the snow!!

[@alexislaisney3404]

White snow cat last seen during a blizzard recovery. Complete white out. Lost sight. Will find in spring time

[@frawgsgarage9146]

You should make your own alternator stick welder kit for the RobCat!

[@AllOuttaSpoons]

That was so much fun! Thank you for sharing with us! ❤️

[@BigBlockon60]

Going to be so much fun.

[@dawnnorris600]

I'm not a big Ford man, but you could not find a better motor for a snow cat! Great low end torque, good fuel economy and they run for ever!

[@nativeblue9671]

I loved watching your KZbin video. Miss tubing in the snow.Thanks for sharing. God bless you all.And stay safe.

[@khcopter]

That’s snow cat is cool!! thank you for making that video. Love snow cats!!

[@dgmills5351]

I am hoping the Sno-Cat can be easily repaired! I can see Robbie will use this as a snow mobile. Lol

[@justinflick6802]

Love these uploads!

[@marvindebot3264]

It won't last a month if he keeps driving it as he is. It's a tool not a toy. I'm still waiting to see the results of the first time he drives on a side slope on those summer tracks it's wearing.

[@larrybe2900]

Work out the weak links to a whole work machine.

[@jeepindave5464]

Snow cat needs to be dependable. Like the straight 6.

[@anthonym3948]

That thing rips. I need one in my life! I can't wait to see you guys clean this thing up.

[@wildforesthome6563]

Old car bonnet/hood makes a great sled, used to tow one behind a quad when we were younger. Thanks for the video, you guys are awesome

[@barryhumphrey153]

Have a great day guys. Love the jokes! NO SNOW in Florida today.

[@COM70]

Watching you guys is just the best fun, it like being there with you !😂

[@gsettlemyre]

All work and no play makes for a dull day, you folks have figured that out early in life! Cool to see your dad brought the wisdom to the group. And Ms. Demri was also smart for being an observer and not a participant in those shenanigans!

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

what an epic snow playing trip!!! glad there was a voice of reason (thank you Scott). I have been on too many accidents with kids being slammed into rocks and poles.

[@joshcourson1001]

Greasing the snow cat every time you use it is to help push water out from the last time you used it. it's not because you build so much friction and heat it's too constantly push water out from places that it can get into.

[@ronaldgillespie5714]

It looks like you got a lot of good advice. Clean, refurbish belts , wires , gaskets if needed. Leave the inline 6 . By the way Matt's off road had to replace some wheels on their cat incase you need advice or leads on parts. Name that cat: the Layton Recovery Bobbycat.

[@grundyb]

Remove all of the grounds one at a time and scrape underneath it so it gets good contact. I usually put dielectric grease over the ground terminals after it back on. The dome light is usually cleaning the contacts with 400 sand paper.

[@timkaldahl]

Love the sleigh rides. We pulled an old Chryser hood behind an old Polaris TX 440. That old JLO 440 engine with a rusted out muffler was a beast.

[@geraldadair5811]

No to the ls sawp

[@lbstilts]

Name it T- bone

[@Knightraven000]

You need to get some lights for night filming. With the trouble you guys get into you should call it the Snow Cat-astrophe!😁

[@chrismccue6493]

Awesome video and it made me laugh right along with you guys. Great to see you have fun.

[@gayle4804]

Awesome finally Aidan's truck it's done just minor things to go. You and your team have worked very hard and diligently on that pick up Aidan is going to really love it thank you for sharing this journey for a special person

[@rickmunoz8209]

You have to get a air inflation boat and go snow sledding Keep doing what you guys do and God bless you and your family Thank for the contents

[@williamknight5259]

So, did you polarize the voltage regulator? May discharge otherwise …….😮 I learned that lesson on an old ‘61 Ford F100 pickup in my youth 😂

[@starlight55971]

William, the one he showed appeared to be the solid-state regulator (VR749) and those don't need polarizing like the old-school ones did (VR730). Although actually the last VR730 I saw had solid-state internals; they got rid of the relay. /shrug

[@khb3892]

That looked so fun. Snowball for the name. Paint it white and orange is my vote for it.

[@aidenjohns8248]

Check all your neutral connections! wire brush all the surfaces! and reconnect, looks like you had fun! love it!..

[@randalmartin438]

Good suggestion carry two extra voltage regulators just to be safe and be cautious

[@DKingXJ]

Robby and Big Dinner giggling like 6 year olds...hilarious. Dinner moves pretty good when that SnowDawg was heading at him. Gotta call it the SnowDawg because y'all are gonna make it way mo better than a kitty.

[@OldManJimmy1]

So glad to see you guys got a rope to pull the sled, we used to use our trucks/jeeps to pull sleds behind the vehicle when we got snow here.

[@brucescott4753]

The best way to sled like that is get an old truck hood. We used a 73-79, had a raised edge on front and sides. Put some old quilts in the inside of hood. Hook your rope to the front corners. Load it up with people and go to town. All my nieces and nephews loved it.

[@TheQuidditchfan]

Diesel heater it will run even if the snowcats engine is off. Uses very little diesel.

[@ERKNEES2]

get someone to do a large mural of a mountain lion on the side! 🤩

[@michaelcauser474]

All I can say is "big boys and their even bigger toys." Keep having fun Demri and the boys. And soon the little kids as well.

[@rakal352]

NICE to see Everyone having fun. BE SAFE! 👍

[@CalebCutler]

Is there a chance I can bring my Miata to you guys for a repaint?

[@michaelabbott6566]

The engine in that SnowPussy is the best engine in your fleet Robby. Unless you plan on doing lots of snowshoeing off the mountain you might wanna leave it be 😉

[@dkdj5]

I have a similar engine in my forklift. Some of the best improvements I've done is install a HEI distributor and a one wire GM alternator. Starts and charges very well now with much less to go wrong. Nice Rig!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice work guys. Can’t wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Fab on. Weld on. Keep Making. God bless.