START TO FINISH! THE CAT 259D IS GETTING TRACKS AND SPROCKETS...

[@jimamccracken5783]

Sometimes a person gets frustrated and just wants to quit. Just the otherday I was at that point. I was working in my shop doing some woodwork. Things were just not fittin the way they should. I just down opened my Bible and found the scripture where the Lord told the fisherman to the right side. I looked at my project and seen my problem lies in the right side. So I adjusted therightside and it feel together perfectly. So I had hoped I had found the problem and prayed about it and yes all is well. So bless you brother and may the Lord keep you safe. Send headpats to Diesel and prayers to your family. God Bless ~~~~~~~~~~>

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks and Diesel loves the head pats and we sure appreciate the prayers... God Bless

[@brianconner4854]

Yeah he also advocates slavery and rape and the death of entire populations of people as well as child sacrifice. Ever read the Old Testament ? Seriously. The very things we hold as moral are opposed in the Bible. Read. Don’t just read the nice stuff

[@MrSonny57]

Great video!! Andrew Camarata puts tracks on in the snow!! Beautiful view!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks! Yes, I’ve seen him do that…

[@zates2272]

Those track bars are money..." two grunts and a toot!" LOLOLOL bout right! Hope, Amen.

[@tristardiggin]

Track bars was a great idea the guy had. Two grunts and toot will work every time... Thanks

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Amen Brother God is good be Blessed ❤️❤️. Great video of track change.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Michael. I appreciate it... God Bless

[@jimamccracken5783]

I really believe I have found a channel where Christians Gather to watch a Christian man work and give us a heartfelt lesson. Keep doing the things you do Sam. God Bless.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jim., and I believe that too. I'm actually surprised at how well the messages have been received on KZbin. There are a lot more positive comments than negative ones. So, I appreciate you and all the other folks who are supporting the channel... God Bless, Sam

[@fullers1966]

Totally agree with you biggest thing we have the show Christ is our life and how we live

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir! I agree with you on that... God Bless, Sam

[@LatitudeSky]

Surreal watching this. As you put the new tracks on, I kept hearing beep beep beep from what sounded like a skid steer. Paused the video and the noise kept going. Opened my front door to find a Cat 259 tearing out the fence next my building. Exactly like yours. For just a moment, reality and KZbin blurred into one indistinguishable thing. Still cannot believe the timing. Way past pinching myself. Anyway their operator is nowhere near your level. He made a lot of noise, took 10 minutes and moved almost nothing. Less than half a bucket worth. Watching pros like you and Davin and Letsdig, it is easy forget not everybody is on your level.

[@tristardiggin]

That's funny! 😃 Guess you were wondering where that beeping was. I appreciate the comment. It takes lots of seat time to get the hang of running a machine. Thanks, Sam

[@MaddMaxx_MaddMaxx]

Love your videos man, I just came across your platform a month ago and I love and look forward to you sharing Gods truth with us, thank you for what you’re doing and God Bless You.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you I appreciate that and welcome to the channel. I sure do appreciate the encouragement on the message. It’s great to hear folks are enjoying it and look forward to it. So thank you! God Bless, Sam

[@theoldbigmoose]

Diesel is such a good pal! Our most blessed hope!! Sam your messages are the best, wise words from a working man!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you and Diesel says thanks too.. God Bless, Sam

[@williamdodd5113]

A gentle persuader is alway handy

[@tristardiggin]

William it sure is! Thanks, Sam

[@tony2good726]

Diesel has that kinda look like, that ain’t the way to do it DAD. LOL !

[@tristardiggin]

Oh yeah! I get that look a lot from him and my wife! 😃

[@CumminsCat]

I went to harbor freight to pick up the 20 ton Air Jack they had for $120, it’s manual also and works good for those tasks that you have there. I also picked up a good used gas wheelbarrow air compressor so I have air on demand wherever I take it. Heh

[@tristardiggin]

Nice, thanks for the info. I will go get one of those. I have a generator and air compressor on the truck so that Jack would work great... Sam

[@jamesbreault5762]

Good stuff Sam👍👍👍👍👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks James...

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

This was an awesome video! Using wire to hold them pipes in was brilliant. I wouldn’t have thought to do that. You really just need them to stay in place and that’s just what they did. That was an awesome message too. I know one of my hopes in owning my own business is getting away from the daily life that I’ve lived for so long. I know I waiver in that place. I know that I’ve worked around rough old men all my life and I’ve become like the world in that aspect. Like I live two different lives at times. It’s so easy to go back to a fowl angry cruel mentality there. Being one of the crowd. Instead of being a light at times im just one of the world. I don’t like it. This message hits home. Thanks man!! Keep up the good work!

[@tristardiggin]

Not sure how brilliant that idea was. More like procrastinating and to lazy to make them. 😃 Be the light in the dark places. You may be the only light some of those ole crusty fellers ever see. It's hard and I've worked in places like that too. God Bless and be strong in the Lord...

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

@@tristardiggin thanks buddy!

[@bigdukesix7580]

I use my dirt bucket at a 8x8 under back of the skid steer…..no jacks or chains required 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Sounds like that would work pretty good…👍

[@fishermanii4137]

Sam impressive message on the " tool ". I believe this tool is found in these verses from EPH 4: 29 thru EPH 5: 6.

[@tristardiggin]

Right, those are certainly great verses. Thanks and God Bless....

[@bjadvanturz]

I wasn't even watching you work when the camera was showing the back drop of beautiful TN. It is amazing how resourceful a man can be when he doesn't have anyone else to rely on. Relying on Christ is the only way to go. I HOPE you have a wonderful day.

[@tristardiggin]

Right, we have some nice scenery around here. Relying on Christ is the only way to go... Thanks

[@bowmanlandclearing777]

I know the feeling i broke a track clearing a field that was nice and level but i made a video on changing mine but once you got a way figured out it got easier but i only changed one out undercarriage isn't cheap. I had my mini skid which made life easier putting my track on.

[@tristardiggin]

Right, it can definitely be a pain. I've had tracks come off in some terrible places and it was a nightmare getting it back on. I saw that video of yours, not a fun job...

[@judsonpratt2543]

Thanks for video and Hope message sir .. God Bless

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Judson for supporting the channel... God Bless...

[@lovejcdc]

Mr. Sam you are a very resourceful man. Great job and great message

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, and wow that can be a tough job to do... Glad you enjoyed the message...

[@jimmyduke4701]

I only wish you could know how much I respect you.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jimmy, I appreciate that. Pray for the channel to keep growing so we can reach more folks with the Gospel... God Bless, Sam

[@Hknutson1]

I like the mic! Keep up the good work!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Mike. I'm liking the mic too. It has really helped the audio...

[@matttaylor373]

Gods creation that is all around us is amazing i hope you have heard the song count your many blessings! it helps ground me when i lose sight of all he has done for me!!! love the videos and the word. God bless!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Oh yeah, I know that song for sure. Count them and name them one by one. God's handy work is all around us for sure. Glad you are enjoying the messages... God Bless, Sam

[@donniecox5442]

I have a 287 I love that thing but hate to have to put on tracks I've done it twice mabey 3 time cross ties or large 8x8s and a couple ratchet straps and my mini x no cuss no fuss ..keep diggin

[@tristardiggin]

Whew, those boogers can be a mess for sure. We just have to keep grinding until we get them back on. No tracks, no money...😃

[@mikec8519]

Working by yourself is hard at times, but you got it done, myself I have little patience! If God guarantees you something grab it and don't let go.

[@tristardiggin]

Wow, it can be tough and sometimes just a extra hand to push or hold something would be a lot of help. In that case we just figure out a way to rig something up...😃 Thanks, Sam

[@jamesbreault5762]

We all fuss and complain at one time or another,it's how we deal with it that's important 😊😊😊😊😊

[@tristardiggin]

Right, that is for sure...

[@oakleyjack7600]

Two Grunts and a Toot,😂. I could pull that off years ago but I can’t get my torque wrench calibrated anymore and would be liable to have wheels coming off driving down the road

[@tristardiggin]

That is funny stuff! 😁

[@blackdogexcavator21]

Part of thay went pretty easy, but part of it was a pain. Luckily for you, the old Diesel dog was there to help out.

[@tristardiggin]

Right, if I had a good jack it would have went a lot better. I think I just need to buy a good one. Or if the 308 had been here that would have made it easier too. Thanks, Sam

[@rolandrobles7974]

Thanks for the massage I joy your videos and specially the massages

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Roland and glad you are enjoying the videos and the message... God Bless....

[@parker1ray]

Just a bit of info! M1 main battle tank treads weigh 10,000lbs each! Imagine doing that!

[@tristardiggin]

Oh wow! I might have to have some help with those. 😃

[@Jeremy-de2of]

I just found your channel yesterday n for whatever reason I went straight the the video putting the mulcher on the 308 n the struggle but that message at the end of your video really hit home there keep up the awesome work man

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jeremy, I appreciate that and welcome to the channel. Glad the message was a blessing... God Bless, Sam

[@rodneydaniels4357]

Find your chart that tells you the gray bolt, the size bolt and the torque spec. They're in every heavy duty manual equipment

[@tristardiggin]

Great thanks, good info...

[@jimd421]

O k I see it takes the machine to fix the machine. This is like which first came first the chicken or the egg. I really enjoy your video was great.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jim. That was a great analogy. Man o man, without the mini x helping that is a terrible job to do by yourself.

[@MikeKehoe-re8ck]

Amen

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir!

[@jimmytew9468]

Great message Sam! Glad you were able to get the skid steer repaired. It's a good thing that track didn't come off on the job site. Chris Letsdig18 said that a skid steer get between 1200 and 1500 hrs on a set of tracks. But your right about the rip rap it's hard on those rubber tracks. I would definitely charge more for a job using rip rap. One bad turn on it and you could cut a new track. I noticed that you have a couple bad boards on your trailer.🤔 Are you trying to get your trailer to look like Lindsey's? If so it might take you a while but got to start somewhere.😂 Be Safe Out There Brother

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jim, glad you enjoyed the message. Definitely trying to get my trailer to look like a Mississippi Smith Worx trailer, for sure. 1200 to 1500 seems about right... Thanks, Sam

[@jimmytew9468]

@@tristardiggin I think you have a long way to go before it looks like Lindsey's. He just needs some help so how about y'all have a trailer decking party.🤣

[@medlinlandmaintenancellc]

As always great video and great message! Thanks for sharing brother!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Mark, I appreciate that...

[@medlinlandmaintenancellc]

@@tristardiggin yessir

[@fishermanii4137]

Great job ! 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you! 😃

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Sam you could of put blocking under rear first then used bucket to lift and block front Voila! And I’m Pretty sure torque spec on them 259’s is bout 3-4 ugga duggas!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks for the info and I'm sure 3 or 4 of them ugga duggas would fix it right up...

[@ledirtworks8403]

Hi Sam…Replacing Tracks is definitely a Job, One I find hard to enjoy as well .Lol Hey, That’s the same torque specs I use, 2 G’s and a T 😂😂. Spit my Water out on that one .!! Awesome Message Sir, I appreciate ya ! Have a Great Week and Stay Safe !! 👍🏻

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Evert. Right, track replacement is not my favorite thing to do. In fact, it isn't even my second favorite either. 😃 Those torque specs are pretty precise. You have to really concentrate on the last part or you will really mess things up...🤪🤣😀 Have a blessed week....

[@ledirtworks8403]

@@tristardiggin 🤣🤣👍🏻 That’s Sound advice right there !!!

[@matthewferguson2515]

Nice video. You are right our only hope in this world is Jesus.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Mathew and Amen to that! God Bless

[@matthewferguson2515]

@@tristardiggin no thank for provinding content that I can watch with my child and not have to worry and the icing on top is the message at the end.

[@tristardiggin]

@@matthewferguson2515 🤣 Thanks Mathew!

[@Sir_Mike]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Mike.

[@davidpowell9915]

I replaced my tracks with the Z lug pattern tread. It has better traction than the block style. I like them much better.

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah, I was going to try a different track this time but the cost difference changed my mind. I forget what the pattern was now but it was a bit pricey... Thanks, Sam

[@65BAJA]

27:00 I've always gone by how many clicks my elbow makes 2? 3? 4 if ya need it really tight.

[@tristardiggin]

Now that is funny!😄

[@Justalittleoutoftown]

How did we ever get anything done without all the cordless tools we have now. I was watching your Walmart purchase when this one popped up. Guess I need to watch faster.

[@tristardiggin]

Right, you just have to pull an all nighter to get caught up. 😃 Without cordless tools the world would now shutdown. 😳 Thanks, Sam

[@user-un4wn5om9s]

I am watching you change the tracks and sprockets and I was thinking why didn't you just put the mini excavator in front of the bucket lift your bucket up that would brought the rear end up put your wooden blocks underneath it then push your bucket down to pick the front end up

[@tristardiggin]

Right, there is a lot of ways to do it for sure. Thanks, Sam

[@billmoore2300]

pick up as much as you can then push blade down and the machine will lift the 259 or one side at least.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Bill, putting on those tracks is a big job for sure… Sam

[@billmoore2300]

Hey man yea business as usual in Htown. Have a great Holiday from my family to yours! You have an awesome channel, I wish my sons would start filming our daily grind but we cant keep our website up to date?? LOL I'm not complaining, I get to go to work with 3 of my sons daily and I take my 4 year old with me after he gets out of preschool at noon. I have a 33, 30, 20 and a 4 year old we adopted 3 years ago! God has been so good to my family! I absolutely do not deserve the blessings he showers us with. @@tristardiggin

[@Mr.frag-out]

Put a paper plate in there roller to catch all that grease my friend

[@tristardiggin]

That’s a idea👍 Thanks

[@hotshottocoolu2794]

Hey I just want to offer you a little tip when you watch videos you can say 2 videos and put them in a category so it'll be much easier to find what you looking for no offense but I was just trying to give you a good tip that I use

[@tristardiggin]

Good info. Maybe I should group some videos together in playlists. Thanks, Sam

[@joedoakes8307]

Did you notice how Loose that front arm assembly with the front idler was , when you were pushing against it with the hoe ?

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks for the info. Best I can tell that idler frame just kinda floats inside the housing. I pulled it out last time I changed to check what you just mentioned. Appreciate you letting me know that... Sam

[@smithworx1091]

That seemed to have gone pretty smooth for a change, lol. Where did you get the tracks and sprockets from? I know you told me but I forgot. The 299 is gonna need some soon. I dread it

[@tristardiggin]

Except for having a good jack it did go pretty smooth. A place called Heavyquip in Knoxville. Will text you the info...

[@PaulLB7]

Been waiting for this one. Those warning lights go off on the new truck?

[@tristardiggin]

You were waiting on it and I was dreading it! 😃 The lights did go off and thankful for that. I turned the master switch off and back on and that fixed it...

[@Big.Ron1]

​@@tristardigginI was wondering the same thing. Thank you for sharing your journey and for your message. Thank you again and be safe.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Ron. I'm sure glad those lights started working again. Electrical issues makes my hair grey...

[@stanhutchins4365]

God bless our lord and savior Jesus Christ. Amen

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir! Amen…😀

[@hendersonlandworks6158]

So what made you go with the same kind of tracks instead of trying a different pattern?

[@tristardiggin]

Thought about changing to a more aggressive tougher track but I can nearly buy 2 sets of these for the price of one set of the more aggressive tracks. Overall I can't really complain about this style.

[@hendersonlandworks6158]

@@tristardiggin that’s me sir with my Takeuchi TL8 it comes with narrow or wide tracks I can buy 3 narrow for what 2 wides cost I have the block pattern like yours it does all right but want something more aggressive but hard to decide with all the styles they are making now

[@tristardiggin]

Right, I just kind of stick with whats working.

[@Mr.frag-out]

Where did you get the parts from

[@tristardiggin]

HeavyQuip in Knoxville TN

[@roxyevans3176]

How much does the tracks weigh?

[@tristardiggin]

Good question. I'm not 100% sure. Pretty heavy because it is not just rubber. There are steel bars inside as well metal wire. Guessing around 300lbs or so...

[@brushdawglandclearing]

I know you're using an annotated bible, so which one?

[@tristardiggin]

John MacArthur Study Bible NKJV

[@haroldlopez2530]

Is that a Monte Carlo SS?

[@tristardiggin]

Yes, it belongs to my stepson. It was his Grandads car...

[@haroldlopez2530]

@@tristardiggin thanks for your videos and the best part of all is taking about God. His good.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Harold and glad you are enjoying the messages. That is the best part for sure... God Bless, Sam