Caterpillar D2

[@bobcrone6151]

No way is that vid too long! I coulda watched a few more hours! Amazing! Thx!

[@wemedeeres4105]

I know exactly what you mean about being born too late. Times were tougher in the 40's and 50's but I think they had it better, things were so much simpler and laid back, no electronics and definitely a lot less distractions!

[@pethoviejo]

The craftsmanship imparted to a device gives that device a-for lack of a better word-soul. That is why we prize older things.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

FACT!

[@eddieslittlestack7919]

Watching you install those connecting rod caps sure was satisfying.

[@bcbloc02]

Time to get the dial indicator and degree wheel out and make sure the crank throws are actually 180degrees apart.

[@MoparNewport]

That old gal was built to be Rebuilt, serviced, and rebuilt again. They did it good n proper back then. And I agree, far too often I find myself thinking 'kinda in the wrong era for this'. Fantastic job on your part though, waiting to see what comes next!

[@chuckhaynes6458]

50 years too late. I'm a steam locomotive engineer and mechanic who has retired. From re-tubing boilers to installing new fireboxes to making new castings and pouring new bearings. The challenge was to learn from the last of the old timers while they were still around and pass these skills on. Along the way I've had a few old Caterpillars including 2 5J's and a Twenty. Now days I fiddle with my 2 Willys. Wrenches less than one inch. I enjoy your work. Thanks.

[@JDK73772]

You say its getting long, man I can watch your videos for hours (have binge watched a few times). your videos are informative in both the nuts and bolts of what your doing but also the how and why. More youtubers need to take notes from you.

[@ModelTTime]

I know what you mean about being born 50 years too late. I quit mechanicing in the mid '90s. I just find something therapeutic about fixing old things.

[@iceblue72wot]

Locking pins Set on high edge and cut shorter. Sitting tight and more thoughtful mounting probably does not exist. "Professor CAT" is probably the right name since I have never seen a mechanic so extremely accurate.

[@edkeniston4786]

Stop worrying about how long the videos are, you’re not the only one that lives and breathes old iron! And yes, I always said I was born one generation too late. Thanks for the videos!

[@Huskiedrive361]

I share your sentiments about being born to late. I too prefer to work on the old engines compared to modern ones. I've made a good living working on old Cummins, Detroit Diesel and Caterpillar on highway engines. !975 and back, the older the better!

[@caterpillarman456]

Caterpillar used cotter pins in rod and main bearing bolts and nuts for many years but, the original cotter pins were specially made for Cat. They were made of hardened steel and had an additional widened spot near the head of the pin. Those cotter pins were still available from Cat in the 00 years and maybe still are. Oil slingers were used on many engines along with a flange with a groove machined to accept a piston type ring. Lip type crankshaft seals became common in mid 1970s and many engines had retro fit assemblies available from Cat. I love the detail this man goes into. No BS it is so refreshing to find a man who knows his stuff or takes the time to research and learn.

[@lukestrasser]

Squatch, I must admit that having the rotating assembly complete in this D3400 is a relief, I can only imagine that you feel the same! I'm equally pleased that a small part of 5J2115SP will live on in this engine. The 2115 journey and how it ties in with X253 and your it being your first D2 is just too neat to not have some part of it carry on. Look at me getting sentimental over a main cap castle nut. I don't think anything shows the difference between you and Rick more than your attention to detail on the cotter pins, beautiful work that with any luck you'll never need to see ever again. You're not the only one who feels like you were born 50 years too late, I also really enjoy hand fitting components like the rope packing on your D3400, there's just something so satisfying about it. In my career in the Navy I've always been drawn to the older more labor intensive equipment and aircraft, there's just something about being more involved in the process that can't be duplicated with automation or electronics. Hopefully you're staying warm with this cold snap, having all the blower speeds back in Ol' Blue just in time for it to turn cold. Hope all is well. See you on the next update!

[@clydebalcom3679]

A cotter pin used as a foldover lock... That is an inspired idea.

[@mikeb1]

I realise I am late in fining this channel but I want to express my gratitude for your work in creating it. Your videos are superb. The attention to detail, the fantastically clear explanations and the sheer quality of your work are wonderful to watch. I don't have a Cat D2 and probably never will, but I can appreciate the expertise you have and your experience and I can hope to be able to apply it to other projects I have in my life. You are an inspirational teacher and I also find this great entertainment. Thank you.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

You do know that when you get this finished there is a good possibility that you will be positively GIDDY, don't you? It's sure heading that way! Cat sure missed out on you for an ace wrench man but with my 2 pals that are GOOD wrench men that quit them, you're better off doing what you do right there! The BEST to yall and keep stoking, Pop!

[@sanvanniekerk8599]

As a teacher of things old and mechanical you are superlative. Every episode a learning curve just the way I like it. Thank you very much. By the way : If my grammar is somewhat off target, English is not my first language.

[@frogcassady]

You have no idea how much joy it brought me that you installed those cotter pins correctly.

[@Mercmad]

Same here, except that when I was an apprentice they were always Split pins and cotter pins are those tapered bolts that you used to see on bicycle cranks .

[@veiledzorba]

And I had never encountered that information about cotter pins before - I learned something new today! {BOW HERE}

[@frogcassady]

Mercmad it’s typically called a Cotter Pin or Cotter Key in the states. Split pin in Europe.

[@clifffiftytwo]

Really enjoying this series. This is entertaining, educational and a documentation of the history of technology. Thank you.

[@michaelpatish7248]

The love you have for these old cats comes through every video you make. Thank you for allowing us to feel that and taking us along for the ride.

[@CaptainSir56]

Squatch, I hope when you retire from the automotive repair world that you become a teacher. You have so much you could teach the aspiring mechanics of the world. Keep up the great work!

[@michaelseymour3534]

Glad you were able to use so much from the original engine.

[@8068]

“Ever get the feeling you were born 50 years too late…” As someone who owns two (2) old Caterpillars (A 1928 Model 60 Gas and a very early production 1931 Cat 60 Diesel) and who spent several years completing frame up restorations on both, I truly ‘feel’ your comment. The notion that craftsmen were appreciated for their talent, wisdom and collective knowledge was a core value appreciated and rewarded by our county 50 years ago. However, 50 years ago as of this comment (mid-November 2019) would put us smack dab in the middle of November 1969. In November 1969 there were over 500,000 U.S. Troops in Vietnam, three weeks later the Rolling Stones would play at the disastrous Altamont Free Concert and Black Panther Fred Hampton would also be assassinated by the Chicago Police under orders of long time F.B.I. Director J. Edgar Hoover. As someone who lived through those times I would be very, very hesitant to ever return again.

[@davewebb5737]

Superb to watch a craftsman at work thank you for sharing

[@ao6364]

Those are some aesthetically pleasing cotter pin placements. I think that aesthetic is highly reflective of your craftsmanship.

[@davidconaway2830]

I worked in aviation maintenance for 25 years and we installed our cotter pins exactly the same way. One minor difference is that we left the long leg long so that we could bend it over and down the bolt to prevent soft tissue injuries for us mechanics. Love the rebuild series.

[@MirceaD28]

I came to realize that everything that was put in this engine war incredibly well thought out. There are thing in this engine that there are not in modern day engines.

[@stevenfuchs2548]

I've been binge watching this series since I came upone one of your videos. I must say, Having a machinist background, watching you work and the attention to detail and measurements is astounding! I love it. Your stories and your videos replace the garbage on TV! You are quite the Mechanic Sir! Most excellent!!!!

[@gospelman7222]

As I understand it, a cotter pin is a tapered pin which when driven into components with corresponding flats machined into them locks them together, and then held in position with a nut on the end of the pin. A good example of this is the old-fashioned pedal cycle cranks joined to the bottom bracket spindle. Cotter pins are also used extensively in the motions of steam locomotives. A split pin, on the other hand is exactly as shown in your video.

[@bhinkle530]

Torqued and packed to my fave German specification. Gudentite!

[@cassiuspuckett8789]

That look absolutely stunning. And when you need to bar a crank shaft over to test the fitment of the rings and pistons but are lose at top and bottom center, you know you've done something right. Putting the packing in on the rear bearing cap is tedious but definitely worth the time and effort. Love watching you do this stuff. I'm learning so much. Thanks for sharing....

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

love to watch on a rainy day otherwise i am out side working = thank you !

[@00nutt]

Squatch those pistons fit in the sleeves like socks on a rooster!!! I know the feeling. I get great enjoyment working on the old stuff. It's when this country built quality equipment.

[@maimino1984]

"Aesthetically pleasing" - LOLOL yessir, yes they are.

[@bjbeardse]

Dr. Sheldon Cooper I presume?

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Packing that rear main is a lost art...Good Job.!!!

[@kmatch1]

A trick for aligning the castle nuts is to slide the bottom across some sand paper to take a smidge of material off of it. This will allow it to rotate a small amount further at the same torque.

[@gronkvbs2795]

The mating surface on most castle nuts (certainly the CAT ones in the video) is a machined surface and should not be altered in such a way. If the surface is not uniform the nut will eventually crush on the high spot and you will lose the applied torque.

[@rodgermiller2970]

As an aircraft mechanic we can use flat washers of different thicknesses to adjust the castle nut so the cotter pin holes line up. Rodger , Willow River

[@richardcason6805]

I love your videos. I have always worked on all my own things, I am a backyard mechanic, but when I was in high school I was state certified for engine repair. They definitely don’t make things fun to work on anymore. I love my Jeeps and Cummins powered truck that has lots of room and really pretty simple. Thank you for doing a great job and bringing back these amazing pieces of machinery.

[@kensmith5188]

In reference to the trimming of the cotter pins: In aviation maintenance you can not "lose" those small pieces under any circumstances. So wire cutters jaws are filled with rubber sealant and then cut through with a razor after cured. Then, when you trim off safety wire, cotter pins, etc. The sealant traps the scrap and it will not end up in some critical area (like inside of a newly rebuilt engine). Simple idea that works really well.

[@PRRGG1]

Fun visit tonight and once again I learned something. Great tip on the castle nuts and cotters.

[@veiledzorba]

When I was in high school, my electronics instructor always told me I was born 50 years too late as I really enjoyed the old tube stuff. But now? Maybe even 75 years too late!

[@ronaldkearn3322]

I am amazed that your fingers are not cut to smithereens putting those pistons in! They're so damn sharp. Happened to me as a teen ager rebuilding a 1958 Chrysler Imperial Hemi. Great job junior. you re really fussy, a good way to be. :-)

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

GREAT video, Squatch. So many elements that I missed filming in mine when reassembling. I just tried to get as much done as I could (with a new baby it can be tough). Many have said it before, but I think you missed your calling as a shop teacher. Professor is more like the correct term. At what point to we have to start calling you 'Dr. Squatch'? Ha ha. Looking REAL nice! I always tell people I was born in the wrong generation. Best thing we can do is bring this stuff to those around the world!

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Thank you, enjoyed the clip and learning more about these Cat engines of our time. Back in the day, in most countries if you were talking about earth works 9 out of 10 there would be a Caterpillar on site performing sterling work.

[@DavidTaylor-qn8fe]

There's a lot of old piston-heads rootin for yer on the side-lines, Mr. Squatch. You've passed almost every test that I've set for yer. ha ha!!

[@altonriggs2352]

Impressed by the robustness and finish of internal engine parts...built with pride.

[@DohosanV]

And another great video. Educational an informative.👏👋👏👋👏👋👏👋👏👋

[@bcouri1]

Can't wait to see the rest of this engine go together and hear it run for the first time

[@raycollington4310]

Lovely job that makes you want to be there helping you along. While unlikely on on this type of engine with these massive rods, I've been caught in the past by very slightly bent rods caused by water ingress from liner cavitation or driving through floods, especially on truck engines with low air intakes. Lesson learned for me was always check the height of pistons at TDC. Also interesting that CAT never angled the rod ends to allow piston withdrawal from the top.I guess this came later from some engine manufacturers. Great video, thank you.

[@Buck1954]

I've been waiting to watch you tap the packing in at the main bearing.

[@jamesdiehl8690]

You really don't need to explain. I'm 66 and sometimes I feel like I should be getting some wood to start building an ark. Only two rabbits, only two! Lol!

[@railroadman57]

Wonderful videos I really enjoy watching them and I agree with you on being born 50 years too late I too feel like that . Keep up the fine work , thank you so much!

[@Ashjuk]

Great to see you take so much care fitting those split pins. I was watching someone else on KZbin fit split pins the other day and I nearly cried at how sloppy he was.

[@garyfeltus9801]

Another great video of the cat engine. Nothing runs better than a cat. Thanks for sharing.

[@scruffy6151]

Well done onto the next step. Such a joy watching you put it back together. Never worry about how long the video is us that are watching do not care.

[@stevezwemer1262]

Esthetically Pleasing. Enjoying the details of the reassembly. A trip back in time.....like maybe 50 years. Thank You!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Will I ever rebuild a D2? *No!* Do I enjoy watching one get rebuilt? *Every video!*

[@corpnut2906]

Nice I’m glad you explained the ring gaps. I did the same gap rotation on the gas rings on the bolt of my M16’s in the service. I love the information you put out on all the specs and tips and tricks on building the engine.

[@gus6rocks]

You can also surface a small amount off the bottom of the castle nuts to help line up with the pin holes.

[@robertinscoe2379]

I use a sharping stone to do this on screws for firearms and scope mounts

[@francistheodorecatte]

get the feeling I was born 50 years too late every day. when I was a toddler I'd go with my mom to visit a local quarry museum adorned with her grandfather's tools. even then I knew how badly I wanted to work with my hands, but the world I was born into doesn't quite work like my great grandfather's. I'd point at tools I'd never use and tell my mom what they were used for, despite the fact that I couldn't read, and was far too young to use them. guess we have to work with the reality we're given.

[@paulmanson253]

If you are interested,there is a pretty good novel more or less about that very subject. Author Neville Shute. Trustee from the Toolroom the novel. Written quite a while back,but I recommend it. Hope you enjoy it and it just might give you a few ideas for a Plan B,occupationally.

[@triptisrinivasjanardan3929]

@@paulmanson253 great tip!! I grew up reading Nevil Shute in the 70s and 80s, great fan of the author. Trustee from the Toolroom is a great tale of a quiet unassuming mechanical engineer whom circumstances force into a world trip. Superb reading!!

[@bjbeardse]

"I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage

[@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY]

My OCD is all warm and fuzzy from you cotter pin technique. I will be following that template from now on!

[@Graveyard_Hiker]

I find it very educational to follow this series to fair. Every time I'm looking forward for the folowing video and hope to learn more. It motivates me to take my time when I work on machinery.

[@gayle4s383]

Attention to detail...Just enjoying the process. Playing, as I call it in my garage.

[@anthonyhoult152]

Brilliant video and I know what you mean by feeling you was born too late. I just hate this throw away society we live in today. Nothing seems to be made to the standard so it lasts anymore. Please don't worry that your videos are too long, I can always pause make another coffee, press play again and sit back and enjoy 👍👍👍

[@JSchrumm]

Amen to the hand fitting, It seems like everything that we do on new stuff needs a specialty tool.

[@davidbramel9358]

Ive always done cotter pins just like you.....now I know I'm not crazy!!

[@lukestrasser]

Or we're all equally crazy...

[@octane613]

The love and care you're putting into this old girl will keep her around for another 50 years. It's important to keep these relics of a bygone era alive. On another note, what is that packing for? What exactly is it sealing?

[@scruffy6151]

Oil seal

[@octane613]

@@scruffy6151 I got that much, but what exactly. Normally i see rope seals around main bearings, but this goes into the block on the side of the main.

[@scruffy6151]

@@octane613 seal's the sides of the cap. If you go back one video he talk about how the crank is mill to push the oil back inside the engine.

[@michaelscriffiano8765]

Great job sir!! Old school is the best.

[@stubbytractor2405]

Guess I never thought of using a punch for cotter keys. Gonna have to start doing that

[@starflite3]

More like maybe 100 years too late. I love machinery from the turn of the century at the dawn of the industrial age. Steam locomotives-steam shovels-old solid tire heavy trucks and all other manner of equipment. I would love to have a big gas engine prairie tractor from that time period to fool around with. Most of my stuff with a few older exceptions is from the mid-century. 53 Farmall Cub that belonged to my Grandfather. He bought it new. 50 Farmall C 69 Farmall 544 IH #27 baler from the late 50's early 60's JD gyromor (brush cutter) from 50's Case iron wheeled hay rake from the 20's New Holland flat belt driven feed grinder from the 30's and a Cook cane mill from 1890's (horse drawn) that I hope to get to use to make sorghum syrup one of these days. Like you I could be happy messing with this stuff all day everyday but modern life dictates otherwise.

[@michellehoefer5922]

Thank you for the video.I want to say that I appreciate the same care you put into your videos that you r putting into the rebuilding of this engine.

[@robertrogish1038]

Great material - excellent video.

[@regsparkes6507]

If I were in the market for a good rebuilt engine for my D2, and this one was for sale,.I'd buy it, hands down! I mean, I'd have to,.just look how Squatch is putting it together! Great video,.thanks ,.and oh, by the way, don't ever worry about the length of your video's.

[@kalemercer7053]

I love that cotter pin method.

[@mikemilburn7823]

LOL, ask me how I know .Again, your attention to detail is fantastic, something you don't even see such as the cotterpins installation.

[@johnbedingfieldiv7221]

Simply awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinbachmann3040]

Ph ya can't wait to here it run after your hard work putting it together

[@rolandmohler2695]

I've found that the appropriate sized Allen wrench (6 inch long) works well for packing rope seals

[@johnleake708]

Thanks for showing us the procedure to assemble the Caterpillar engine..... Very different from the racing (gasoline and alcohol) engines I have done and helped with.

[@seekingtko3146]

Nice its coming along very well soon you'll be firing it up !

[@jbj27406]

I love this guy.

[@12DGJB21]

I respect your attention to detail! Thank you for another very informative video.

[@waltermattson5566]

Another great video. Such detail pays off.

[@pinwizz69]

I'll tell you what, I have absolutely no doubt that Squatch253 could be an instructor at any of America's military Aviation Machinist Mate A schools. He's that good and that Interesting to watch, listen and learn from. I know I'd have been proud to have been a student of his at the Coast Guard's Aviation Machinist Mate A school I graduated from. I'm confident any other subscriber of his channel who is a Veteran black or brown shoe Machinist Mate feels the same way.

[@texanleons]

Good job sir. That's exactly how I'd do it, if I were you.

[@wizzells]

Love installing pistons into a cylinder with a taper/chamfer at the bottom of the bore - makes life so much easier!

[@matty2helpfull]

Thats a big step compleat looks awesome !

[@theofontaine5564]

I have an emotional connection to this engine :)

[@khadijagwen]

I'm far to ancient to do these sorts of things any more. Nice job.

[@dennisgallagher1686]

You have great skills D 2s awesome machines

[@stevemccoy8138]

I've never seen that before, Very educational for me. Thanks

[@brentreid7031]

Thanks for the video. Nice to watch while eating supper. Keep them coming eh.

[@charlescastle5566]

Thanks for the update video Toby.

[@barrywhitley2535]

Great video as always, thanks.

[@mnmarlin6074]

holy smokes do you go to the extremes when rebuilding. I would be very happy to know you rebuilt my engine, or fixed any other component on one of my vehicles.

[@tacticalrabbit308]

Great video keep em coming , I like watching how thing are put together I used to do the same thing on helicopters when I was in the military

[@stxrynn]

I feel like that at times, too. I was born old....

[@suenwmiller]

to align blind cotter pin holes you can also remove a small amount of material from the nut with 150 grit sand paper

[@lwilton]

Compressing them there rings: I think if it was me. I'd look over the slim pickin's tables at the next swap meet and pick up an old ring compressor for $2 or so. Then I'd grind off the divots to make the outer wrap smooth, and probably also grind a taper on the outer turn or so of the compressor bottom. I might even consider taking a whizzy wheel and chopping off an inside turn or so to only have about a wrap and a half on that size piston. Then I'd keep it in the dedicated Cat tool bin just for working on these old engines.