Caterpillar D2

[@ryanridgely7807]

Wow! Even my old hound dog looked up from his nap as to say "What? Squatch is using an air gun?"

[@jbj27406]

Yeah, had just about forgotten how they sounded. Unmistakable sound. I kind of miss that.

[@evankibbe590]

Yeah

[@kegar79]

I don't have any experience with old CAT's but I occasionally dig into an old International tractor from time to time. The lesions I've learned from watching you and the advise you give, give me confidence to do things I would have been too scared to do my self. Thank you for taking the time to show the rest of us what is possible, and thank you for caring about old iron and the stories it has to tell. I hope one day to have my Farmall M working as well as Senior's.

[@humancattoy7767]

I'm a dork,and proud of it. Everything about this D2 just feels right.

[@alankuentz4617]

When you rolled that final drive sprocket across the floor I was imagining the sound of it together and operating again. Can't wait!

[@darrenkayes7911]

I thought the exact same 😂

[@caerusdharken57]

That sound brought back some memories from my army time from changing the sprockets on my tank, exactly the same sound.. probably roughly the same size and weight too :)

[@fightzoid]

Salvage Workshop has a video of what happens when you pull that sprocket off without a catch nut on it. They were lucky they wernt standing in front of it when it flew off!

[@clydebalcom3679]

I've heard you say, more than once, that you belong in the era of 5J1113. More than once, I've said that exact same thing. The overall attention to detail, ergonomics, and technology makes more sense to me as well.

[@jongraff6931]

I must be slightly a dork, that is the coolest seal I've seen!

[@melsplace4007]

That bellows seal is a work of art!

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

That was a great victory, especially with the two pinion shafts and associated bearings. "You take your victories where you can". Cheers.

[@1crazynordlander]

I didn't realize you owned an air impact wrench! Thumbs up!

[@codysp]

That's the wildest seal I've ever seen! What a beautiful piece of engineering!

[@super6954]

Thanks for another educational video for those of us that don't own or work on Cats, but find it interesting watching you. You are never going to be the only dork, I hadn't seen a seal like that until now and thought it was neat to ! Kinda wondering if somebody had the hubs apart before did they beat on the center with the puller on to shock them off, it looks like they had a real good try what ever they did. I hear you on the gear oil stink, I pulled a hub on a 20 year old FWA tractor a few years ago. I don't know how old the gear oil was, but man there was some pressure in the hub. The stink that came out was just like standing next to a full propane tank and the hose burst. The stink was so bad in the shop that day I had to quit and leave the doors open , the next week it wasn't bad but there was a hint of it still floating around. If I was a rich man I'd take a hint and send you an M18 impact wrench kit , maybe somebody might take pity on the air impact and sponsor you one L.O.L, I know it's not your aim for getting one but it'd be nice for you . Take care.

[@twentypdrparrott694]

Back decades ago while in college I got a tour of the Cat plant in Peoria, Il. The big Cats were built there, Very interesting on how the final assembly was done.

[@frankvanschaayk7887]

Excellent video as usual and FYI the bolt with the peg is called a dog point bolt.

[@williamwoodfork627]

I truly look forward to your video uploads.

[@ThomasLips]

I dont know why this makes me so happy... but it does 😊👍👍👍

[@jongraff6931]

We're getting closer to the finished crawler! Another great video as usual! Thanks Squatch!

[@thirzapeevey2395]

Yeah, you are a dork, but you are growing on me. Your eye is looking much better: almost back to normal. Glad it turned out so well on these drives. They are down right purty.

[@bearbon2]

I actually experience a bit of nostalgia when I smell the old sulfury hypoid gear oil.

[@mauricelackey5324]

It is sure stinky, but look at those bearings, just like new.

[@alan-sk7ky]

19:46 I do like the sound the springs on the puller make, It sounds of.... victory 🙂

[@bobpaterson1845]

These cork seals were amazingly strong 💪 an I was really surprised at just how good everythin looked inside great video 👍

[@hfdzl]

To pull the sprockets I made a flat plate 1" x 4" x 12" with a 1 1/4 hole in the center. It has many other holes some tapped some not, for various machines to adapt the hollow ram cylinder to use hydraulic pressure. I bolt the plate on the sprocket, and then I can use the H-Bar puller. Great vid, keep up the good work! Herb

[@hfdzl]

Also made threaded adapters for all the different shafts . ! 3/4 12, 1 1/8 12 and so on to 1 in-14

[@jimmytjomsland6132]

Hey Buddie, Your right eye is looking good! Thanks for another video. My Uncle farmed with a D-2 in the late 30's out in NE Montana. Feel like I am sharing the rebuild with him!! Words just can't express what You are showing Me. GodSpeed and God Bless. jimmy

[@iainking4256]

Toby you made pulling those two final drives apart look pretty easy, good to see you using the rattle gun, they just make things so much easier. Man those bearings look awesome

[@clydeschwartz2167]

Excellent video

[@ThisOldFarm]

It’s good to see things aren’t looking too bad for the finals! I wish you would have elaborated a little more on why those oil troughs get scraped against the bull gears though. Or maybe I’m jumping the gun and that’s to come... Can’t wait to see how well everything cleans up and how nicely it’ll look back together again!!

[@michaelscriffiano9267]

Thanks again....first time I've seen you use an impact gun....was suprised the wear on the oil trough....figured there would be enough clearance.....

[@rinardman]

Soon as you said "That is definitely the old school gear lube", I had a flashback to the many times I've smelled "the old school gear lube". And you're right about it being foul smelling stuff when it gets old! But, on the other hand, when it's new, it's not so bad. In small doses. 🙂

[@evankibbe590]

Good episode . Nice to see there is not much damage

[@stephencroft761]

That oil looks familiar. I worked on a large DC motor with a pinion and bull gear attached. It had a small hatch that accepted plastic bags of lube the miners called crater grease.

[@MC-re2ry]

World needs more dorks. Dorks be good. Now as for Borks, well, just enough to maintain the inventory. Borks are special.

[@evankibbe590]

Yes!!! But I bet Bork would have your back if you need him to !! And squach would also . 😊👍👍👍👍

[@kylechrist]

I think this is one of the few times you've used an air impact haha, in a video that is

[@drewvdl197]

Pretty sure that's the first on-camera use of a non people powered wrench.

[@colin8532]

@@drewvdl197 - There's been a few videos lately that you've seen it come out on, but it's been a mystery tool up until recently.

[@brianrvd]

Impact wrenches work good on these rotating assemblies. You don't have to block them from turning like when using a hand wrench.

[@connereggert1374]

I was gonna say it’s the first I’ve seen

[@DohosanV]

He has said I earlier videos why he doesn't use pneumatic tools for his restorations especially when filming.

[@colin8532]

Those bull gears, are they reversible? I.e., if you have the one that is starting to shell material off the teeth on the drive side, can you swap it to the other side of the tractor and have a fresh side to drive on (except in reverse gear)? Those brake bands look like they have al LOT of material left in them too, it will be interesting to see if they can be saved. I'm assuming the drum that is all shiny on the outside is the one you were dragging the brake on to help release the stuck steering clutch. How long did you have to spend in the shower to get that rotten oil smell out of your nostrils? lol

[@billhayward955]

The evil eye is looking much better, looks like it may be able to twitch and not flinch now. LOL Looking forward to the next one as always!

[@ram50v8]

When you mentioned the lingering aroma of the old gear lube I remembered that whale oil was used in some gear trains. I remember working on an old Cadillac axle and getting some of that lube on my corduroy pants and yes, you cannot get rid of that smell. I still have some of that ancient used oil, makes for some nice cutting oil.

[@BikerBloke600]

Great video Squatch, know absolutely nothing about Dozers but thoroughly enjoy these. Keep up the good work. Mick 👍👏🍻

[@rickyjessome4359]

Great video squatch253. Glad to see there was only minor damage to one of the final drives. Looking forward to the next clip

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

Awesome looking pieces. Always nice to see something you may NOT have to replace! Ha ha. It's a good feeling to save a buck if it is SAFE to do so.

[@PRRGG1]

Toby,. You made my eye twitch! Seeing you use an impact gun is like seeing a McCormick Farmall painted GREEN, it just aint natural. LOL! So glad it's just that oil catch. What a cliff hanger to wait all this time to find if that final drive was good or not. Keep up the great work.

[@jakobrebeki]

your a brave man putting your hands in there, well done....

[@richardmarshall2567]

Great Video!! Amazing what the Engineers of the past could design and make. As a gassed mac, I knew theory of diesels, but had no practical experience in working them. You talked about the "Grove/Orchard" Transmission set up in a past video. I have seen a video on KZbin in the last few days, showing it. The "short" gear shift assembly you displayed, is the one that was installed on the crawler, and you could clearly see the steering levers installed in the "other" position. Those knobs must be a problem, as it was missing...

[@cassiuspuckett8789]

Ooo, scary bits of metal. Hope on hope, no big damage on the pinion and bull gear!!! Whew, scary stuff but it look all good so far. Great video Squatch!!!!

[@garyfeltus9801]

Great video live seeing how all stuff works to make that unit move. I watch every episode.

[@ihredryan]

It’s the D2 Pit Crew - gotta give er with the impact 👍🏻

[@notajp]

Three ugga dugga’s.

[@markbehr88]

You’ve done well there.

[@ironman3406]

I was beginning to wonder if you had any air tools for that compressor that’s always in the background 😂 I almost fell out of the chair when I seen you using an air tool 🍻

[@xaytana]

This series makes me wish to see a similar series on one of the newer D2s, just to show what roughly three quarters of a century to a full century of changes brings. Changes in materials and technology, changes in design methodology, manufacturability, and reparability, and relative reliability and longevity of the machine and it's components.

[@stewart4711]

always push the breaker bar down instead of pulling up on it great way to bulge some disks in your spine

[@nena4215]

Now that was awesome, looks really nice! Thanks for the episode

[@challengerhitchman]

I should work a design to put a toric seal conversion on D2's. Not original but it would make a very nice seal package. I was also wondering about swapping bull gears left to right to drive on a new surface. For the hours you will run it would be fine.

[@corpnut2906]

Love the “tools” I told my mrs and she’s an old racer and is now watching also since she loves how you explain everything and even how to make and use your tools. Keep up the good work.

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

Hey Squatch....first, you're no dork....you have a lot of talent and devotion to one of the most iconic symbols that has made this country so strong....second, I inadvertently ran across a youtube posting of a heartbreaking site...the Caterpillar Repo Lot in Pasco, Washington. Heartbreaking because of the farmers who are now without their means of livelihood. If you choose to view it, I suggest you isolate yourself with some privacy, pour at least three fingers of Oban, no ice, and barely legal (16 y.o.) single malt scotch. Best wishes my friend.

[@johnofferman5814]

Awesome video Keep up the good work

[@shaneharrison4775]

Wow that's some good thing bearing and races looking pretty good and pinions look good too most intrest would be on the bull gears can't really get a good look at them in that recess but I'm keeping my fingers crossed

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man everything is looking great! You really dodge the bullet on this one! Looking forward to the next video!👌😎👍

[@AndyFromm]

Interesting seals

[@ImpHalla66]

Minty Fresh!!

[@DavidLeslie65]

I was starting to wonder if you had a buddy helping you remove the bolt down locks when I saw the pneumatic impact wrench, I don't think I have ever seen one used in one of your videos.

[@aserta]

0:51 ah, yes. Who could forget the iconic molasses harvest...

[@jodyshawn]

2:08 whaaat!!...an impact gun????

[@stepheard1590]

Like a Final Drive tear down Ninja!

[@franciscogarciasegura3353]

Good Job!!!!

[@williamrobertsjr.7016]

Can't wait for the next video. Love the content

[@ronniewalker2881]

enjoyed the video very informative man

[@DohosanV]

Amazing video. I've come to expect nothing less. You're amazing!

[@tutekohe1361]

2 7/8ths socket? I think my local petrol station has sets of those!

[@bennyogden4524]

Looks like those sprockets are Mighty Sharp

[@rdaw33]

I am a believer in synthetic oil when ever possible, old or new equipment. How do you feel about it in tractor engines and gearboxes???.........What will you be running in this machine when is is done??

[@colin8532]

YES! Been excited for this episode

[@drewvdl197]

Since the oil troughs were rubbing on both sides, is there an issue that back in the day required a part revision or was it machine abuse?

[@bobuk5722]

Hi Andrew, I know absolutely nothing about this but I can't see how it could be caused by use. My guess is it's either an assembly error or a design flaw. The later would not be surprising - all these clearances had to be worked out manually in the drawing office back in the day - I'm amazed by what they could do back then. Cheers. BobUK

[@jankotze1959]

Strip to the bone, like it

[@wademcwhirter5158]

I’d like to know who the imposter was that snuck in and used the air tool?? Never miss a segment in the D2 saga!!👍👍🍺👍👍🇨🇦

[@evankibbe590]

I was thinking the same thing about the air tool !!!

[@wagon9082]

Good video

[@RustyCarnahan]

Somebody spiked his Mountain Dew. I'm not the only one that caught the air impact at the beginning, right?

[@pettyfogger2305]

Great content and delivery, Toby. What kind of Mike do you use as there was something very mellow warming up during your early scenes; also heard Senior come into the other side the shop late in this vlog; great microphone! Greetings to your Pa!

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

Switch bull gear side left to right right to left

[@somerandomguy3868]

You said the final drives had the old style lube and I think everyone watching this series knows what we're talking about, I'm not familiar with the newer replacement type lube and is it much different, anyway this is a great series

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

For the little bit u are going to use it wont hurt it

[@scrotiemcbogerballs8286]

What a tease you barely got anything done lol jk looks great I was figuring those metal pieces was gonna be part of a bearing cage but it wasn’t lol can’t wait for the next video buddy thanks

[@heavymachinery2843]

Awesome Video good work 👍

[@phooesnax]

Excellent!

[@jdownj]

Those bellows seals are quite unique, I am assuming they will need to be re-corked and reused? I’m not aware of a modern product anything like that.

[@colin8532]

I wonder what you could use to replace them if they were no good! I would hate to think that an entire project would grind to a halt because you can't find something to replace them with.

[@jdmccorful]

I wonder about rebuild kits. Being new to this , I am just guessing.

[@markmckinley5989]

Assuming he has NOS stashed away or an easy way to rebuild or would not have started this project.

[@evankibbe590]

As long as the spring and tin work is good you can recorcke them . Gasket shellac or Indian head is a great cork glue !!!

[@andyoverall1951]

Great video, thanks.

[@neilshep50]

Pulling those sprockets off beats going to the gym :-)

[@chadmcconnell2919]

Hey, I’m sure you got 4or5 pTO gear box control handles but if not I have a D2 with belt drive and control rod is mint. Not for sale but can take photos and measurements if it will help out when repairing yours.

[@chadmcconnell2919]

K measured pro control rod Clevis length 3 in end to pin Center 4 7/16 pin Center to end of threads Total thread length approx 2 in Total rod length 13 3/8 Top bend in rod starts at approx 53/4 from pin my one D2 is 3J8141 and second unit with Hysler winch 5U1007 let me know if you any other measurements

[@TomSmith-pd7ly]

I worked for an intercity bus company in the early 1970’s. The bus rear ends used 140 gear lube that stunk to high Heaven. Is that about the same lube weight used on these drive units?

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

Use a high pressure lub on puller screw

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

Rough only in reverse then

[@beginlivinglikeaboss]

An impact wrench? Wha!?

[@medic2812]

would you be able to switch sides with the big gears, so that the good reverse side of teeth would then be facing forward?

[@2tana22]

Did I miss what caused the metal wear issue on the oil catch and tube?

[@evankibbe590]

From what I can tell it had been re bearinged sometime in the past is my take on it !!!

[@MrOilcountry]

Cool Bellow Seals. Can the cork be Renewed??

[@magnificentshine1]

I've been watching since almost the beginning and this is the first time I seen you use an impact! Squatch do you feel OK?

[@regsparkes6507]

I can smell that oil gear oil from here. I have oten wondered why they have to make gear smell so bad.

[@petebrooks6539]

If you could, show us how much wear is too much on a sprocket, thanks! 😁

[@aserta]

Was there any evidence of fabric in the cork you pulled? Because that'd explain the way you pulled it. As i know it, the last huzzah in cork seals was a sandwich of linen and cork.

[@chrisgreig5628]

Ok I have to ask this , but i am prepared to be corrected ,could the pinion and bull gears be transposed ( left to Right drive sides ) that

[@MacGyver-1]

Good timing just put a motor in the hot parts washer, should be done by the time this episode is over

[@ianwille5780]

Are those bull gears reversible? I was wondering since there was wear on the forward drive face of the gears if you swap them left to right so the with sides are on the reverse side. You won’t be pushing in reverse so less chance to chew into it further. Those oil cups look like they were made to get really close to the bull gears and possibly scrape oil off of those raised points on the gear side. Am I wrong in what I’m asking or seeing

[@jackclanin8130]

I swear I can smell that old oil.