Caterpillar D2

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[@ryanridgely7807]

Big congrats all around. Also, Senior is just the coolest guy. One hand in his pocket, a tool in the other, and things just come around. Great camera angles and editing. Really interesting to see how it comes together.

[@timothyball3144]

That was awesome when Sr. walked over by the carb, and Squatch just handed him the screwdriver like, " Here, you are the master at this."

[@kennethbrower2259]

Yeah it’s so nice to watch father and son work on things I wish my father was still here to work on things with me

[@charlierogersjr.5178]

Yeah..i wish my father was here too. Nice truck.

[@mrdrchad6110]

Senior must be an electrician. Electricians are taught to always keep one hand in their pockets or behind their back to avoid grounding themselves and getting shocked.

[@deannajoseph]

Great Job, Congratulations. I hope you can imagine 60,000 cheering fans in that yard.

[@NineCylinderDiesel]

Never doubted it!

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

Man, she sure sounds good. Nothing like that first pitter patter of the heart when she takes off. Excitement, anxiety, fear, accomplishment, etc. It all boils down to this. She's ready to be pieced together soon!

[@tda2806]

👍 One word, O U T S T A N D I N G

[@Mr_trashpanda]

It’s like Christmas!!! I been waiting for this for 3 years!!!

[@colin8532]

You and me both brother!

[@alexfraser8506]

SQUATCH!!! I kept my promise! On my way home from work I got my favorite beer and as soon as that diesel roared to life I cracked one open. I am so very proud of you and you wouldn’t even believe how I was yelling in excitement when it started and told all my kids to come in and see. What an incredible achievement and I aspire to be as great of a mechanic as you and your father are. I turn wrenches everyday and I still learn so much from you and your dad. I’m looking forward to many more videos from you gents. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

[@ImpHalla66]

A great day. Loved the wedges stuck in the engine stand wheels.

[@colin8532]

Ah, I've been waiting 3 years for this day :D. Not going to lie, the old anxiety was high watching this until she popped off. BEST 1113 EPISODE EVER!!! God, I need a drink now, and I was only watching. You must feel amazing now that that first (and second) start are under your belt. Congratulations so you and Sr, you've done some amazing work bringing this old lady back to life. You've earned a nice cold Mountain Dew sir!

[@Fatamus]

A real dip of the mountain shine.

[@pinwizz69]

100 proof Everclear Mountain Dew cocktail ? When I was temp stationed down at Coast Guard Airstation Mobile Alabama I got introduced to that one of my fellow Aviation Machinist Mate buds in the helo shop at a shrimp fry party his Dad thru to celebrate getting his shrimp trawler back in the water after a major rebuild. I thought I'd never survive the hangover from that one. So much fun while the party is ragin' but thank God we had the next day off from flight training duties with Cadet Aviation candidates. I couldn't have done a preflight or preflight inspection to save my soul. The shop CPO was in even worse in the hangover department I heard. They had a great crew down there summer of '78 and '79. I'd never heard of a place where you could buy beer by the gallon jug legally.

[@michaelbrash8843]

East central illinois here. For a guy who did sawdust all these year I sure do enjoy all of your content. Thankyou.

[@charlespickett1634]

Engine starts.hands screwdriver to dad. Me. I start crying thinking about working with my dad..good video . Thank you.

[@themajority5716]

Ya baby YA!!!!! Good for you Squatch. I'm happy for you, sincerely.

[@LaLaLand.Germany]

Boy, Howdy, Buddy, CON GRA TIU LA TIONS!! To me this was the most anticipated video of all KZbin world. The little pony couldn´t sound happier, very, very happy Cat fan greets from Germany

[@randallvos]

And with just a little tinkering, 5J1113 lives again........ A well earned congratulations to both you and Senior.........

[@colin8532]

OH GOD YES, HERE WE GO.....

[@briancook4065]

A moment to be truly proud of it lives and breathes again

[@nduncad686]

Not sure I've ever been so excited for a first start on an engine that isn't even mine thanks for being squatch

[@jbj27406]

Perfection. That pony motor runs like a boss. Every detail over the last few months comes together for massive success. What a great moment! Congratulations! Job well done!

[@kenh9508]

I would be content just having that engine available to roll out and start on special occasions. And every time I went out to the garage would qualify as a special occasion. Congrats on the successful rebuild.

[@Ekatjam]

Being retired and suffering from "Diesel Ear", when you kicked that pony motor over the ringing in my ear's stopped.

[@terrymumford7659]

Wow Toby!!! All the planning, the decisions, the many, many hours of work, the creation of new tools, your endless knowledge and experience, the eye for fine details, the Senior work, knowledge and magic, and you have yourself an engine that looks and sounds so great. This was like having Christmas in March for me. You have also created a legacy of knowledge to guide others going down the same road. Congratulations on your success and thank you for sharing your efforts and Senior with us.

[@TheRebelOne.]

Watched this build from the very beginning. Superb meticulous rebuild from the outset. Congratulations to you both from Ireland. 🇮🇪

[@ironman3406]

Well done sir!! All that work has paid off nicely. Sure is easy making that pinion latch adjustment when it’s all out in the open like that. The only thing I was missing from this video was the smell 😎

[@butchhull2890]

Way to go squatch been watchin every episode faithfully for the three years and damn the first start just happened to land on my birthday

[@oldcatmech]

As a 47 year mechanic for a Caterpillar Dealer, watching the detail and time you put in to this project was a delight! At each step I enjoyed your attention to the paper work you used and the time you took in doing so! Congratulations to this point, keep it up!!

[@texasjetman]

WELL DONE SIR, its March 18th, so I am setting my reminder for the build, well done, you are constantly consistent and very well details and organized shop too, truly envious, well done

[@billhayward955]

To hear the voice of a long silenced machine that had been rebuilt is the closest thing a mechanic does to having a newborn child cry the first time. I re-lived the anxiety of that first successful fire up of my D311 in my 212 grader that I'm sure you felt when it was still bleeding the air out of the system when it wouldn't quite start. Props to you and Senior, your both did a wonderful job on the mechanical restoration of that powerplant. #5J1113 will live another day to pull another plow!

[@jamesbutler1862]

Pops showing young buck how it's done.🤣

[@jeffbrandon9179]

Woo..Hoo!! The heart of the beast is alive!! Great job Squatch, It's so much fun to see your Dad take such an interest in the project too. This has been a great trip... I loved every minute of it.

[@user-zv3qb1vd9r]

As you asked I'm going back watching past episodes and they are just as awesome as when they first aired !!

[@clydeschwartz2167]

A huge congratulations to squatch and squatch senior to all your efforts to bring the d2 back to life and it sounds totally awesome the pony motor and the diesel engine. It's so nice when you finally get to the start up day and all goes well. Minor adjustments are only natural. Keep up the great videos Toby 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@robertwinton2649]

I think I am now plagued with a psychological issue Why Because I have watched this video 11 times now and every single time it brings a tear of joy to my eye I love it keep up the good work

[@gordoncorey8023]

I could watch this all night 🙂👍

[@wsbrand]

Sweeeet!!

[@wagon9082]

What a great day for you. I am glad you were able to share it with Senior. I could not be more happy for you.

[@JesusTorres-qr1gz]

Using a rope to start a pony engine on a caterpillar diesel engine in the year 2022? Where did I miss the boat? Rebuilding that pony engine is far more expensive than buying an electric starter an retrofitting that old diesel engine, had to take an old man to get it going, age and treasury always overcome youth and skills, well done, please don't forget to paint it with the right yellow caterpillar color, remain me my younger years when I used to play with them. After all this congratulations to you guys you have done a superb job, excellent.

[@JesusTorres-qr1gz]

@@squatch253 you guys are impressive, please be safe and keep up the good work

[@mineown1861]

To quote doctor frankenstein , it's alive ! Congratulations.

[@neilshep50]

Thank god that's over. Now can we resume normal service? Seriously, well done Toby and Senior, well worth delaying my dinner for.

[@ap1687]

Congrats, Squatch! Made my day again for sure. Don't think I ever followed anything on YT or on TV with this much interest and for so long. Truly great job!

[@Ihbinder14]

Even the pony has a good sound to it too.

[@nickculley6603]

Congratulations. A smooth running engine is a testament to your hard work and dedication. It's been a pleasure following the journey with you.

[@PilotK]

Wow, we are all excited! And hardly any adjustments. It is really amazing to put together several thousand parts so perfectly that all you need is a screwdriver to make the smallest adjustments and it runs like a top! That is attention to OCD detail for sure! Congratulations again!

[@horatiohornblower868]

She spins like my granny' s old Singer! What a sound!

[@haydnstevens3108]

Congratulations Squatch a big mile crossed It was good to see senior too

[@MoparNewport]

Well done gentlemen! Few things in life more satisfying - especially after the cold dread of the 'what ifs' - when the old gals come to life.

[@SJ8311]

In 12723 homes (so far) around the world: "Come on, come on, come on Baby, come on..... YESSSSSSSSS!!! You little beauty!"

[@paulwomack5866]

Congratulations - I will raise of glass a to you and 5J1113 tonight.

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Best video I've seen all day! I love running an engine in for the first time since rebuild. Thanks to the Squatch Boys for sharing all of their hard work. I'm happy I found this channel and stuck with it.

[@bcbloc02]

Alright time to get that thing hooked to the dirt dyno and seat those rings!

[@bchdsailor]

Good to have Senior around, cool guy as Ryan wrote, congratulations, good to hear the ol'e gal humming

[@normsweet1710]

Runs great, no more than the usual ck’s for torque and coolant seepage at pump, no fuel leaks !!!!!! good runner. Great job Squatch 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️

[@jonathanbiggar4973]

“Start you bastard “would have helped if you said that a few times, well done with the build and getting the air out in that cold .

[@roberthammond2637]

I pulled hand cranks on D8 2U10,000, D8 36A and starter cord on log loader in WA State during the early 1970's! After that, pulled hand crank on a D8 1R in the Alaska Range...! Years later worked for NC Machinery in Anchorage and few knew how to start a pony motor Cat or where the "Thermoids" are located on the master clutch...! It was knuckle-breaking work, but satisfying -- I still miss the smell of unburned diesel on a cold day...! Robert Hammond

[@oblioi]

A cat purring like a kitten,well done :o)

[@humancattoy7767]

That is the most beautiful sound. You have done a wonderful job bringing her back to life. I know there's a lot left to do. But I also see what is behind you. I'm so happy right now, my neighbors think I just won the lottery. This is better.

[@thirzapeevey2395]

Magnificent! After all that work, to have that pony motor start on the third pull has to be a great feeling. Another piece of history saved for another generation.

[@jazzerbyte]

Fantastic to hear the music from the engines! Interesting to see it run and think about all the parts that had to come together to make it work.

[@ThisOldFarm]

That is totally awesome! Congratulations Squatch!!! She sounds so good!!! Hope we can get to see it at my plow day this year! Of course I know that’s a lot of work yet!!

[@clydebalcom3679]

A great day. I have good thoughts and fingers crossed. Squatch, that is probably the most beautiful diesel engine I've seen in many years. Thank you for bringing us along for the ride.

[@deanchapman6425]

It's great to see younger generations learn to appreciate the machines that help build this country and much of the industrial world. Good luck and bless all.

[@jimmytjomsland6132]

Little Guy just needed the Senior's touch!! Gotta love it, You Guys are making videos of Family Memories!!

[@93Martin]

Congratulations are certainly in order. I can only imagine the sense of accomplishment and relief. It's all uphill from here!

[@jackpierce5354]

Congratulations on the first start of both engines. I was a fire department mechanic for about thirty years so I understand the hesitation you expressed before firing the engines. I would replay all the work I had done in my head before hitting the start button. Even when you're 98% sure you did everything right, you still have that nagging feeling that something was missed, until you hear it run and check all the parameters. Nice job! I have been excited to see, and hear them go. Thanks for sharing the process with us. I really appreciate your attention to detail. Really cool that senior is right there willing to lend a hand if necessary. Hats off to you both!

[@uglysteve1]

You justdon’t realize how big that engine is until you get a little perspective. I did like the senior magic fingers moment too. We old guys have that for some reason.

[@uglysteve1]

I am amazed at the artistic flow of a lot of the parts on these cats. Maybe it is the mechanical nature of some parts to need flowing curves but others seem to be put there for artistic value. Some people spent a lot of time at a drawing board and maybe a little art crept in there.

[@kevanhollidge164]

Fantastic episode of the start up, congratulations to both of you on a professional rebuild, I'm 73 and still learning from you guys.

[@walkingSherpa]

After all this time, she finally purrs. What aJob !

[@_P0tat07_]

Congratulations Toby! It’s been a long project with many hold ups. You gotta be pretty relieved this part is over. Can’t wait to see her come together now!

[@Deebo1812]

Amazing journey to get here! Followed every second and am hugely grateful to you and Senior for all your hard work on the build and documenting every step. You’ve set the standard for all restorations from now on.. hard act to follow.. Congratulations.

[@helge000]

Watching your restoration over all the episodes I never had any doubt the diesel engine would fire on the first try. Very nice job, congratulations!

[@Huskiedrive361]

Congratulations Toby and Senior! I've watched every 5J1113 video since the beginning and I'm probably more excited about today than you are! Can't wait to see it move under it's own power soon! Bravo!

[@rustyreckman2892]

Congratulations Toby. You should be very proud. So cool to finally see it run! 3 years! So much great content.

[@jstutzman1301]

I could tell Senior was very proud of you and the work that was done to get that beautiful machine back to life. Well done.

[@rearspeaker6364]

that maybe a new world record for any pony motor running that long.

[@rearspeaker6364]

@@squatch253 wow!! today I learned something new, thank you!

[@MrDwrench1]

It sounds great. I am happy to be along for the ride on this one. Finally pulled the trigger on being a member. Look forward to seeing the project come together. Been following since the beginning. It has been a great project to watch. Thanks for letting us tag along.

[@tmscheum]

Welcome to Team Squatch!

[@MrDwrench1]

@@tmscheum Thanks. Been a long time subscriber. Don't remember how I stumbled onto the channel. I believe I am one of the "12" waiting for the prototype tractor to get finished. Lol

[@mandolinman2006]

You know, I had a miserable day. The dealer didn't have all the parts to rebuild the cylinders I needed for the ladder to unload the trip plow I have coming, spent a fortune on shipping a plow and seals anyway only to discover the IRS was nailing me again. Guess my employer didn't take enough withholding. But I smiled the entire time that engine ran and almost shed a tear when the diesel fired. Also, Sr is the boss. The way he just knew exactly what to do was so cool.

[@mikewednesday8541]

Great Episode!! Congrats!! Certainly worth the wait👍🏼. I’m going to have to watch that more than twice to take everything in! You gotta love Senior stepping in with wisdom with the choke and the carb tune. I think we all might be more excited than you seem!

[@tcmits3699]

My father was one of the biggest Caterpillar fans. Owning a D8, D2, and a fifteen(gasoline) in 1993 l bought a new BELARUS air coolded diesel tractor, when l started it up using decompressor, he almost fainted how easily it started. When l see you go through all that work to start that little D2, now l know why my old man hooked up the old 8n Ford pto to the D2's pto shaft with overunning clutch and cranked the main diesel instead of using the pony motor. Those old Cats were truly engineering works of art but a pain to start. Congratulations great job on getting her running, good luck 💪

[@aazogbi]

What a beautiful moment! Like two surgeons operating, monitors initially showing a flat line, but after some precise wrench interventions, beep, beep, beeeeep and then all of a sudden the patient is brought back to life, alive and well, perfect heartbeat and all bodily functions a go. Fantastic work, congratulations to you both.

[@mdouglaswray]

Music, sweet sweet music. Thanks for sharing this moment!

[@pauledmundson8132]

I'll bet people all over the world are lifting a beer to you while watching this episode! Pretty cool when you see the stack clean up and you know it is running on its own.

[@UnitCrane514]

Hell yes! Been watching this series from the first video....ITS ALIVE!

[@wotnoturbo]

There's nothing quite like years of hard work coming together, worth every sleepless night, eye twitch & empty wallet, kudos to you Squatch 👍👍👍

[@paulhylton9503]

i been waiting for this day like a kid waiting for christmass

[@JoeAroner-SIWAYTV]

The man gets out of Ford prison and what do ya know!

[@nunyabusiness4651]

Old American Iron.. Love it! When I was younger had a friend who had a D2 on his ranch. That thing ran great and sipped fuel I ran it one time 8 hrs. straight and it only used like 5 gallon of fuel. Great Video!

[@nunyabusiness4651]

@@squatch253 I know right just amazing!

[@jamesdiehl8690]

If I had rebuilt it, I would be dodging flying parts! 😆 🤣 😂

[@cassiuspuckett8789]

Sounds good, so cool to get both engines dialed in and running again. Great job, now to get the rest of it put together and rolling. Looks good so far!!!! Thanks for sharing.....

[@Pamudder]

BRAVO, Maestro!

[@sterff8990]

Awesome! The pony runs so well as does the diesel engine! Congrats on getting to this point!

[@twodogs1298]

She purs like a cat! Great work never had a doubt.

[@morgansword]

How could it not run well as it just met the master of tools and time put in to knowing every aspect of what makes this do that

[@yosefmama1136]

Excellent. You & Senior make the little beast live again (50 years ?).

[@spaceace1006]

Only very recently did I learn about these "Pony Engines" !!! I guess it was a really good idea for the time!!

[@glennford8844]

Isn't it a delight when you start a completed refurbishment of a grand engineering marvel from all those years ago. Bet it smelled beautiful when you engaged the pony motor. This video sequence has bought back many memories of times using these tractors. Thankyou for saving it; and others!

[@chrishanes4310]

What a fantastic episode bringing this machine back to life. You had to be thrilled to hear how well that starting engine ran. Having Senior there helping was a special treat. Hang on to that, Dads don't last forever. The Diesel engine seemed relieved to finally purr again. Can't imagine the sense of accomplishment you both must feel. Thank you so much for sharing your long journey to date. Congratulations my friend. Wishing you both good health from here in Seattle.

[@beginlivinglikeaboss]

3 pulls on initial start. Awesome work guys

[@dougkubash8673]

Great Job guys!! I really liked when you handed the screwdriver to Sr. and he put his touch on the pony motor carb.

[@catfishgold]

Congratulations! All the hard work and stumbling blocks and she is back alive. Long way from how you found it. You should be very proud sir.

[@LoggerLloyd]

Thank you and senior for all your work and the level of detail you went through on this. The sound of those 2 engines starting is a wonderful thing. Can't wait till my restoration gets to that point.

[@randymarsh5088]

Keeping the classics alive, great stuff