Caterpillar D2 #5J1113 Diesel Engine Assembly Ep.35: Setting The Injection Pump Lifters

Process for setting proper injection pump lifter height and installing the injection pumps.

[@frankcurley]

Hanging the "plaques" to honour the units that gave part of itself so that others may live on....

[@humancattoy7767]

The honor you show for machines that have given parts so that 5J1113 may live on is why I love your channel.

[@digitalrailroader]

I love the fact that you chose to honor the donation of parts by both #5J9323 and #5J2115 by shining up and painting their injection pump side covers and putting them on your wall, where they can witness the completion of #5J1113's engine!

[@alanbare8319]

I like how you honor the donors and keep their memory alive!

[@edspencer7121]

Squatch, excellent video! The engineering Caterpillar done was exquisite in a simplified way and your explaining it as you went was nothing more than outstanding. Proper memorial for the old girl at the end.

[@bobprice3122]

What great wall hangers ! The tractor probably won’t see bad weather anymore and bless you for not painting it ,a satin clear coat would sure preserve it. Great video

[@wizard1800]

Not sure how i got started watching your channel but im glad. I enjoy how you do your best to make it right the first time.

[@oldcatmech]

On installing the plungers, I take one at a time engage the yoke and align with rack timing mark then put the barrel down on the plunger, can use a wire to hold the plunger in rack when putting barrel down on it!!! But your way worked well, so great job!

[@raycollington4310]

Takes me back to the old college days and using the spill timing method. Still strange to me, seeing the pump assembled on the engine rather than on the bench with phasing and calibration adjustment carried out on a pump test machine. In UK, these used to be Hartridge back in the day. Really love the way this old kit was so beautifully made. Thanks Squatch!

[@duanequam7709]

This old Cat is a testament to the masters long gone. Excellent video

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

It's like watching you tune a piano. Such meticulous care is given until everything is in perfect tune. Great video, Squatch. Always looking forward to the next installment in the series.

[@jwjco]

A very nicely done video 253. I have 32 years in the diesel trade and i have to say you produce a nice complete video.And you keep a clean well organized work area .

[@snowflake9558]

Another amazing video. I’m slowly going through my ‘47 D4 while following your progress. It’s been super helpful!

[@Fatamus]

I was humming a cute little diddy while walking down Craigslist Lane minding my own business one day and was mercilessly accosted by several 955 Caterpillars (a ' C' and 'E' series) Traxcavators. I must admit, I did have an old can (quart) of RPM Delo 30W in my back pocket. Well they followed me home. What I thought were two D4's I soon found that the C series has a D4 undercarriage but the E series has a D6 undercarriage. I scrambled quickly to secure another C series for parts - Without thinking! Now I have three (count them; one, two, three that's "3") Traxcavators; a 955C 1957, 12A03563 D4, a 955C 1958, 12A04040 D4 and a 955E 1960, 12A08263 D6 . This channel has been invaluable to me as well, I have been able to adapt and transfer a lot of the information here to my rigs with the added benefit of learning a new language - Caterpillar. Thanks to Squatch253 and SquatchSenior

[@bobuk5722]

Thank you Toby. I wish you, your family and your viewers well. BobUK.

[@ThisOldFarm]

Great video as always Squatch!! As many others have said in the comments it’s so fun to watch you do your thing working on these gentle giants!! It was kind of a bitter sweet moment watching you honor the engines that served!

[@scruffy6151]

Love the wall art.

[@AwesomeSamuel]

You should really consider leaving the Ford house and starting your own tractor repair shop with your dad. Y’all are both really, really good at fixing them and explaining what you are doing.

[@marv1405]

Appreciate the explanation, with figures from the Cat manual, on how the injector pumps meter the desired amount of fuel. Had been wondering about that for several episodes. Looking forward to seeing the engine run.

[@roadkill5333]

NICE!! Very well done!! Thanks!! Tell Senior that we are missing the his rebuild series, as well as missing the M-M restoration!!

[@garyfeltus9801]

Bib by bit it's coming all together. Love this type of you tube. Thanks for sharing.

[@olspanner]

Takes me back to my final apprenticeship exam days timing large diesel engines, here in OZ. Exiting, fun days, and that was in 1959. Love your videos and work ethic Squatch253. Best channel on KZbin!

[@digitalshackonthelane]

I love the little art project at the end.. Very cool!

[@hommie789]

Toby a tip I use for Slew ring bolts, injection pumps or any other like this is to measure the threads of the bolt accurately before you assemble then when you measure and know the amount you have to go you know how many turns you need, great video love the "art" on the wall.

[@jackmehoff1565]

I love these videos when you're done I'm going to have to watch all the videos in a row lol😉

[@FRRitter]

Good video Toby, thank you for taking us along! Such a good instructor.

[@gretch66]

I have a 5u d2 that has not been started awhile .And i would like to say thanks for the videos.i have learned a ton of info.THANK YOU

[@martinnewbery3032]

Really interesting set of videos, very compulsive veiwing. Great engineering, obviously made well, not to a budget. Keep them coming. Martin.

[@joeromanak8797]

That was a great video, as always. I like your wall of fame. I’m getting anxious to see this old engine tick like it did on the day it was born. Great series. 😎👍👏

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

Pretty cool what you did with the id plates. Can tell you how much I love this series. Thanks for all the work and time you put into your channel.

[@Fierofreak01]

Nice touch with the engine placards.

[@chippypro2111]

Bless you for videos 31 through 35 !!!

[@morgansword]

I can see you getting a lump in your throat when retiring a plate on the wall but it has a story with it now. You never got teaching credentials at cat but your doing a fine job now. Squatch 253, I can only imagine things that roll through your head. I am glad you were not my drill sergeant in the military but you would of saved live if said was true. Great video

[@andyoverall1951]

Great explanation about the injector pump metering.

[@gaylonfuller3312]

Love the “new” display!

[@rickyjessome4359]

Love the honor plaques. Great idea

[@bcbloc02]

Nice wall art!

[@carbie5614]

Ok I think I see what the tracking bar and gear in the high pressure injection does when at idle the gear is turned to where the fuel can bypass back to the tower and the gear turns a little more and more with more throttle until full throttle and max pressure, full power. Wew I just spent several hours watching these videos out of sequence because I found #32 first and thought that was the one I needed to understand it all. question do I really understand. Yes I think so. Thanks again Toby you lead me I just had to figure out what and where to follow.

[@bobpaterson1845]

Another good informative video , so many tips an techniques that can be used for other applications 👍👍

[@ericcorse]

That is some nice wall art.

[@benross647]

Nice touch at the end

[@nauzzer]

Great ending, well done

[@lukestrasser]

Since Rick didn't say it... I will. (Even though I agree with not painting 5J1113). It's about time you painted something on this channel other than an engine stand! Might have to delay my visit to the Squatch compound, all Department of Defense is restricted from traveling right now.

[@markgroth4380]

I sure hope you run that engine on a test stand before restoring the rest of the machine, I don't know if I can wait much longer.

[@GeminiWoods]

Damn ending had me choked up a little bit.

[@1crazynordlander]

The wall of "Those Who Gave Their All"

[@glennstasse5698]

I really enjoyed the explanation of how fuel metering is done. None of this piezo stuff for these guys! It would be interesting to know how closely each cylinder matches the others in fuel quantity delivered per cycle. Obviously it’s close enough. An ingenious system. And now that fuel pump is ready for a coat of late 30s Cat engine enamel! :)(Honestly I couldn’t care less if you paint any of it but I couldn’t resist some good natured ribbing after seeing how adamant you were about it and how many people expressed strong opinions on it.)

[@fuzzwack1]

Nice ending!

[@HillbillySailor]

This thing is going to run like a Swiss watch. How's the gauge for this coming along?

[@Americal1970]

I can't wait to see this run, I 'm starting to feel like it's mine. LOL. You should have your name on a brass plate

[@markhoyt8643]

Thank you for your video’s

[@michellehoefer5922]

Thank you for the video.

[@SJ-oy9eh]

Once again enjoy the video to detail and precision on this engine love to see paint on it icing on the cake if you will but I do respect your decision I'm not painting it all that hard work maybe put them out to vote LOL yes I know that your machine thanks for the video

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Great ending!

[@jankotze1959]

Awesome video

[@jondavidmcnabb]

OMG he actually painted a part!!! He must have the Covid 19 virus... jk

[@scotte2815]

nice touch at the end

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

Great video again, it is amazing the detail in the older Caterpillar Manuals, I worked in the oil field some years on Land Rigs using Cat D399s for power generation, those manuals allowed the Rig Mechanic to cover most eventualities. As #5J1113 wont be used anytime soon do you use any form of corrosion inhibitor, or is the assembly Lube sufficient to keep internal corrosion at bay?

[@timstouder5149]

Wow diesel's are complex i think I'll stick to gas engines& carburetors but I'll still keep watching because i find this very interesting

[@TheOtherBill]

I was just thinking this is a simple and robust way to do it, rather than carburetors.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

The plaques look neat in the shop. I see this Caterpillar (and other American ) diesel fueling systems are different than Bosch or CAV. My guess is its to do with patents, where US manufacturers like Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel etc went their own way and made slight changes to the fuel metering section.

[@robertinscoe2379]

Man cave art work. Neat

[@cassiuspuckett8789]

One question about the injection pump, how often do you need to ajust the injection lifters during operation? Cause that looks to be a tad bit involved. Love the video and the step by step of assembling and ajusting the injection lifters. Thanks for sharing....

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Great video!!! Keep them coming!!

[@phillipbonner5215]

Cool to more wall ornaments.

[@pitts3219]

Job well done!

[@fortnoxz71]

Great video! Probably will be the most searched video informational you have. You answered some of my own personal questions, including one about the grease Zert on the flywheel for the pilot bearing. Anyways I wanna check my injection pumps and see if any are out of adjustment since my 41’ engine is not running as smoothly as I would like it compared to my 59’ dozer. *Do you know what the collar on the injection pump is for? I noticed that when I replaced my plunger it did not come with a collar or lock pin on the top. I had to use the collar off the old one. I could send a pic or video of what I’m talking about for reference if you would like. Anyways good stuff my friend!! Keep up the good work. I’m sure your sharing much insight and giving inspiration to many of us blue collar folks. I look forward to your videos. Good day Sir!!

[@markhgillett]

Toby, since you know the thread size shouldn't you be able to determine how many turns on the yoke it would take to put it in the range necessary?

[@KStewart-th4sk]

@Mark Gillett Why go to all that bother! He'd have it done by the time he is measuring and ciphering!

[@markhgillett]

@@KStewart-th4sk I was kinda of kidding but it is very simple. All threads are expressed in number of threads per inch/mm. A simple example, we will assume 10 threads per inch. So for each revolution that would 0.10 of an inch. Going further each quarter turn would be 0.025 inches. FYI 10 threads per inch would be a very course thread Just the way I think. BTW;; I think Toby is doing a really excellent job, way better than I could do and his video skills have come a long way and he is also at the top of that game.

[@michaelriffe4727]

Tried to use transmission and acetone mix it in a spray bottle spray down there and let it set it works my my dad uses at the shop

[@rdaw33]

Are the gears factory set to the pump plungers and require special equipment to properly be calibrated??

[@ImpHalla66]

Great Finish

[@fjjunker8388]

A great work like always.

[@fireballdiggerharbin1358]

U ever get tired of ford u sure would make a great cat man wish I had u around when I owned my truck

[@Greg_Gatsby]

Great content. 👍

[@DOCTORDROTT]

Hello Squatch253 Have you had issues with the newer cylinder head gaskets that Cat supply ?

[@TheRebelOne.]

Toby. Could you possibly do a video on how to correctly read a micrometer, dial bore gauge depth gauge etc. The decimal point is causing me problems with the hundredths and thousands. I know maths is not your strong point but you certainly know how to use these devices. Pleaseeee! Thanks.

[@KStewart-th4sk]

I am missing something when you installed that toothed rack. You must have to position all the teeth on each pump plunger in a certain position when you engage the rack---- no?

[@KStewart-th4sk]

@@squatch253 Thanks for the reply, i heard you say something about aligning marks but wasn't totally sure what you meant. Really enjoy your channel. Very conscientious and take your time to explain what you are doing.

[@michaelscriffiano8765]

Grear job as always....the wall pieces are awesome. Question...you gonna paint the engine when finished?

[@bcouri1]

he is not

[@michaelscriffiano8765]

@@bcouri1 and you know this how?

[@TheOtherBill]

@@michaelscriffiano8765 He said so in a previous video.

[@charlienorton2337]

Michael Scriffiano he’s said so about 5 times now each in different videos and comment sections

[@HulloItzMe]

Quick question for something possibly easy to answer, sorry if it doesn't make sense. How do you tell that you're on the compression stroke without having the head on? As far as TDC is concerned- doesn't that event happen only at crank, or is there something else somewhere that signifies tdc of compression stroke?

[@RangieNZ]

Whichever lifter is high, is on compression stroke. You can see lifter #3 is higher than others at 4:00.

[@oilburner2012]

Outstanding

[@antoniolepore6875]

Do you think no.4 injection pump was replaced? the length of the plunger is the closest to "new" specs and there is no paint on the body

[@davidtipton7234]

I'm working on a d4400. In a d42t. Still waiting on my service man's manual to come. 1st one got lost in the mail. It's real sluggish like it has no power. Got my depth guage and was gonna check the pump lifter yolks. Are the lines in the pumps gears supposed to be lined up with the straight tooth rack lines with the half moon shaped cutout at the line. Mine were all 2 teeth off. From those lines on the rack. Thinking if so. This is probably the problem.

[@squatch253]

Yes, those timing marks are all supposed to be in line with each other - highly recommend getting them lined back up and seeing if it runs any better 👍

[@davidtipton7234]

@squatch253 Thank you sir. I actually just went ahead and went for it. Lined em up. And figured if it tried to run away I could just flip the compression release.It started right up. Runs smooth. And I had some smoke that went away also. Funny thing is it looked like it had been like that for a long time.

[@hopelessnerd6677]

1.741" ??!! C'mon Cat! Did you have to put that thou on there?

[@886ih]

I like the plaques

[@tda2806]

Isn't real TDC, 1/2 the difference in degrees on the crank rotation between the piston reaching its measured maximum height and it starting to descend?

[@tda2806]

@@squatch253 Thank you for taking the time to reply. It was only the clarity and quality of your videos which allowed me to to make the comment, keep well and keep up the good work 👍

[@scottgregory7683]

When installing each of the individual injector fuel pumps, are there timing marks on each gear/shaft that line up with the marks on the straight tooth rack so you know it is in the proper position when you install the straight tooth rack?

[@johnwythe1409]

@@squatch253 Another great video! Keep up the good work. I understand the timing marks on the rack for the plungers. How does one know where to set the rack, or is it just where the governor is at shutoff?

[@RickBork]

So...... Ah I still haven't seen said experimental cookies. I'm wasting away here 😵

[@lukestrasser]

I saw your comment, and I have to say I'm disappointed. One, no cookies yet. Two, this was a missed opportunity for you to give him crap for finally painting something on his channel. Shame on you.

[@evankibbe590]

I like . I lke the plackes .

[@seniorelectrician6831]

So I must have missed it but I can not find it. What or where is the timing marks you align for each injector pump or tower?

[@timothyball3144]

What's with the checkerboard pattern on the back, inside of the pump?

[@jaimeg3388]

Hello I have a 1936 RD 4 checked oil in injection pump it’s low what kind of oil is used for that ?

[@squatch253]

Same oil that you run in the engine 👍

[@gregoryschmitz2131]

Now you start painting parts that go on the wall, arghhhh!

[@jerryglen986]

😊👍

[@Fatamus]

Yes, Yes,Yes - New Toy ua, I mean Tool! :) Depth Mic.

[@theprojectcollector7260]

That poor engine doesn’t stand a chance! It’s retirement is over! It has no choice but to run perfectly.

[@fortnoxz71]

***** Squatch i could really use your help... your manual says 1.741" and my manual says 1.736" but there is no way that even with all the adjustment i have i cant get past 1.672 with the jamb nut all the up and bottomed out... is there another spec im missing here? all the plungers are around 1.600" but not evenly and suspecting this is why my engine is not running smooth.. i have a 1941 cat d4 7j4982. any way you have the spec for this tractor there has to be something im missing here with all the manuals i have i just cant find the spec or im doing something wrong.. could the flywheel be put on wrong? if so what do i do...grrr lost..

[@fortnoxz71]

@@squatch253 thank you.. ill try 1.734" spec measurement. i have the valve cover off now to verify the valves

[@fortnoxz71]

@@squatch253 well i tried 1.734" 1.736" and 1.741" and it still wont run. it did run better with the 1.374" and still only runs on full throttle. and dark black smoke. i may just have to wait for the shop manual to get the right spec per the book. i can only guess something is not installed right to make the injector pump timing wrong. maybe you have some more ideas? thanks

[@philipstreechon4523]

Hi do you know who can grind a set of dies for a old Toledo Opening Die Head Dies 3/4 inch

[@philipstreechon4523]

Hi look on line for Tool & DIE grinding

[@dattatraysutar2885]

I'm a mechanic . Would you help me for setting lifters for russian t100 dozer

[@begone30]

Do you ever dislike using your tools at home when you know you have professional tool at work. I'm a heavy equipment mechanic. It drive me nuts when i have to work on something at the house. I'll get mad and just go to my shop to get what i need.

[@davidgreenwood38]

Have a d9g wanting to convert to electric start from pony motor any help appreciated

[@scottwebb4499]

Have some information for you

[@waynep343]

just curious.. have you seen superduty 4x4s with stiff steering sometimes won't return to center that one of of the driveaxle joints is locked up in at least 1 direction.