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[@jamesollo4272]

Colored zip ties for the hoses and pictures to remember the routings of the hose.

[@cl7510]

Get some cat 5 cable and cut it open, remove the wire from inside and cut that into 8-10” lengths then use that to tie around your hose ends or harness plugs and connectors.

[@alm2210]

From my 40 yrs experience with Cat overhauls you realize that any time doing rebuilds and you decide that a hose tucked down inside the frame underneath things that you deem good is the first to blow when fully assembled being used for the first time. Especially a used machine that you don’t have repair history on.

[@frotobaggins7169]

even if it's 5 years on, it's much easier to replace now while it's already apart. But then I don't know how much the hose is and it's not my money either. Sure seems like a good idea to just replace it now though.

[@G-Man-kc2nm]

@@frotobaggins7169 Good point froto. My opinion, it costs a ton more on the job site. If your not moving dirt and you need to disassemble the machine, that sucks. In this business it seems like you make money and turn around and put it back into the equipment. That still beats payments.

[@frotobaggins7169]

​@@G-Man-kc2nm Yeah, In my experience it's much better to replace any kind of wear item if you already have things apart for other work. If the hose was say 5 or even 10 years old, maybe that might be a different situation but it's safe to assume that it's likely original to the machine. Sometimes it's hard to step back and take a bigger view of the situation and make decisions. Jeff seems to do pretty good with that. That's why I said, I don't know how much the hose is and it's not my money. It's easy to spend other peoples money while sitting at home watching other people work. Jeff did say it's a suction hose not a pressure hose, so that's much less, pardon the pun, pressure on it. I assume Jeff knows what he's doing.

[@G-Man-kc2nm]

@@frotobaggins7169 I agree.

[@dennisholst4322]

Toss that cab

[@godsdozer]

with those belly pans off, now is the good time to recover all of those wrenches that have been formerly dropped! LOL

[@larrykeenan598]

Doing it outside has always been something special to a country boy. LOL

[@dennisholst4322]

Climate controlled

[@byronexley6829]

I turned my back for about three months and I swear I see Yet another NINE sitting in your yard LOVE IT

[@shopdave7489]

Spring time in Idaho. The old Swede wants to play in the dirt. 😁

[@_Ben4810]

If Matt & Jake are reading this, please fabricate for your Pa some D9 mechanic's work platforms (the same height as the top of the tracks) with access steps & a safety handrail on one side... I'm always nervous about your precious old fella taking one step back off those tracks....🙏

[@geedubb2005]

That last step is a ways down there. I found that out when I was in my 20’s way back when. It would put me in the grave now.

[@dennisholst4322]

Something you don't forget

[@robertravens4232]

That is a monumental project you got started Jeff! Good luck with it!

[@ramjet7470]

Good to hear Andy is still kicking. He's a good guy even if I haven't seen him for thirty years or more I still think about him every now and then. It's good you already know you also are getting to that "would you bait my hook for me" age. Crawling around on that stuff ain't as easy as it once was that's for damn sure. All the best to 'ya Jeffrey. The wife says tell you she does not miss the Rest Area business and opening day at Cherry Creek and Blackfoot. My how time flies. Say hello to Ernie Davis for me there in Idaho Falls if you happen to run into him. Hope all is well for you both. Cheers :)

[@masongillespie4360]

Man I can’t wait for this video series. We just pulled our D7F into the shop. After many years of service the original cat undercarriage is finally due for replacement. The new tractors don’t hold a candle to the old iron in my opinion.

[@garywithun1100]

You have the best side kick to help you. I don't know how you used the forklift without him!

[@aaron756]

You do some badass work there paydirt.

[@mischef18]

Looks like this will be a good project bro so looking forward to follow your progress. Safe travels

[@sharonfieber6458]

Transmission oil cooler, cleaned. Lots of work, parachute shop. In old Cat yellow when done, original toned down yellow (hyperactivity of old cat yellow).

[@bobstratton6362]

BTW I love the closer of Old Kenny and the Scraper.

[@jjseibert]

If I lived closer it would be fun to help you take it apart and rebuild it.

[@adriannettlefold9084]

I sympathise, I'm finding out the hard way as well. After we spoke the other day, I had a propel chain come off whilst on the narrow part of the bank, managed to walk it back on. Then it wouldn't walk backwards properly, turned and near tipped it over when the track locked up and I couldn't free it.. then at the last one of the transmission chains jumped a tooth and I thought I toasted the main clutch.... I think I caught it in time. The engine is leaking oil and the manifold is wet. We finally managed to get it free and I walked it onto the flat, shut her off, packed the gear up and went home. (REALITY HAS BITTEN HARD)

[@jrhendershot1936]

Going to be a lot of hard work getting it back into good working order but it will be as good as new when you are done with it thanks for sharing the story with us looking forward to seeing more episodes

[@localcrew]

I think you’re about to become intimately acquainted with this machine. May as well. It’s the only way to uncover all the previous screw-ups and hack jobs done on this tractor over the years. Good luck!

[@bobbygibson3586]

Nothing to it but a lot of work and documentation. Lots of pictures. Looking forward to seeing your progress brother you got this. Your one awesome mechanic.

[@greggb1416]

Lotsa work, and videos ahead (videos good for us viewers) work…, not so good for you Mr. Anderson. Dirt work I suspect should be picking up, so the D9 repair work will take a back seat. Great video, Thank you sir.

[@derkaderka5910]

Thought that skid plate was a scraper bowl! Good work fella.

[@norcalray7182]

One piece at a time. Good luck Jeff

[@bladewiper]

Parts books/diagrams are good for showing you what hose goes where.

[@davidcorbin7358]

I hope your Machine shop has better luck finding chrome rod than mine. Last summer I had some cylinders rebuilt on a case dozer. Even then he said it was hard to find chrome rod.

[@wayneboulier6107]

If any one can restore a D9 J Paydirt would be the one good luck Jeff.

[@frankbertola3662]

Wow starting to smell d9 blood. You have me on the line hook line and sinker. Fix it up well once good for ever. Paydirt standard any old time. Complete paint and real 9h decals.

[@bobstratton6362]

That makes me tired thinking of all that work! I am looking forward to the videos though.

[@KG-yn9qi]

Griffy looking for some cat Tootsie rolls to eat!! 😂😂😂🍻👍🏻👋🏻🇺🇸

[@jinan0014]

can't wait to see the work progress

[@lawrencesmith5294]

Fascinating video. Keep us posted as you progress.

[@dozerboy67]

Replacing hydraulic hoses are always a bitch. Jeff, you gotta get yourself one of the Milwaukee cordless ratchets and impacts. I never thought I'd have any use for them, but I'm a believer now. I've got two of the M12 ratchets, and one half inch M18 impact. They've got all the torque the pneumatics have and I've got several batteries for each. They really make life easy when you're wrenching! Peace brother, be safe! 😊🙌🤟🤙

[@vicchiapetta4166]

Jeff, I sure wish I lived closer to you, I’d be right in there helping you!! As long as Mr. Griffie were there to help also!!! That will be a Beautiful Tractor when you are done!!!

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Excellent been waiting for this project!

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video Jeff looking forward to you working on the D9 stay safe.

[@dansengines2594]

As my Dad would say, all hard heavy work.

[@wazza33racer]

That is a BIG project.........lots to do. The good news is that its not infested with computers and other junk.

[@f150bc]

hey Jeff the seat looks real good..LOL.!

[@jimwesselman]

Well Jeff, what did you get yourself into? I think I would start digging a hole in the ground and put a building over the top,enclose it and watch it for a couple of years and hope that it fixes itself!😂 This will be a great series, thank you for sharing!

[@ashleywallis4138]

What about a gazebo type temporary garage type cover tool station here in the uk have quite cheep really for the amount of work your doing matey clad to see were back on the d9 great video regards Ashley on the isle of wight in the uk

[@FishFind3000]

12:38 what do you mean hole? That’s a sun roof! This is the deluxe cab.

[@13eckerlosmuerte]

Best way I've found on getting hoses back is buy round color stickers and create a color code for each hose.

[@rogermarshall8991]

Steel stamps, washers & tie wire. Mark both ends. Did two coastgaurd ship's hydraulic systems no 2nd guesses. Stickers & paint pens fail.

[@clydeacor1911]

Colored zip ties work good too.

[@philstreeter9703]

Great video. Lots of work, but will be a nice machine when finished. Thanks for sharing.

[@logdog8920]

Wow, thats a lot of "Wrench Bendin". I usually always tore equipment down outside, with help from an old US Marine Cops crane. Its hard to beat natural sunlite.

[@Rooftopmatty]

Not many guys like you out there anymore, you could pull that cat into your shop and work on it whenever you please and you’d rather do the work outside, really shows what the older generation put up with growing up

[@gordonagent7037]

That sump protector looked fairly substantial, bet it weighed heaps with all that dirt in it.

[@tomcander3669]

Jeff, what's the plan? Rebuild and paint this 9 and retire #1?

[@kevinjones2667]

My folks have 2 of them corgi pups. They are fast lil boogers

[@soundadvicesomewhere9027]

All projects usually start with a leaky /blown hydraulic line! Great work for you Jeff & the crew!!

[@phillipbonner5215]

I hate it when my nuts are crooked. 🤣😂

[@ohhpaul7364]

the D9 looks like your brothers TD with no roof on it.

[@Mhurtle65]

Looks like fun Jeff....

[@jc7654]

definitely take the tank off , you need to anyway to make it easier to work on the steering clutches, on the right hand side up against the chassis between the torque converter and gearbox is some steel oil line's, definitely have a good look at them as they are not easy to fix later, on our 9g had to remove the belly guard and all the floor plates, basically like how yours is looking now to get to them. it is the oil cooler pipes that goes up to the front from the back tucked away against the chassis

[@warrenjones744]

LOL once you break the seal! It never ends. However while you are there there is no better time to have a look at the converter and trans. It's a long way in there.

[@robertquast9684]

You should look into one of those temporary hoop barn green house things to set over it then it can be rainy day work if desired

[@memyselfandifarmer]

Dogs and Dirt are the best.

[@clydeacor1911]

A lot of hard work and busted knuckles are In your future but at least you'll have a good solid and reliable tractor.

[@Sircraig7963]

G'day Jeff,, That machine looks so tuff with it's cab off , cant wait to see it,, after you finish falling all over it . Been bustin for this one .. Respect from Down Under

[@mfc4591]

I was wondering how many tools and how much hardware is in that belly pan ! Now she is clean it looks like a better machine. Hydraulics , they make you dirty and crazy ! keep on Jeff, its going to end up a good machine in your hands.

[@G-Man-kc2nm]

Wow Jeff, I can’t imagine what this could wind up costing. I’ve been down this road before, to replace or not to replace? That is the question! I figured if I don’t do it someone else will at a much greater cost. I bit the bullet and did the right thing after cheeping out the very first project like this, I learned a good lesson. Good luck.

[@rogermarshall8991]

It's just expensive & time consuming, no problem. Right Jeff ? . 👍👍

[@carmudgeon7478]

Just like everyone else I look forward to this.

[@heavymachinery2843]

Good work sir i dont want to sound rude but pleas could you make a service truck tour or toolbox tour keep on wrenchin sir 👍much respect Patrick from Austria 🇦🇹🤘🍻

[@claytonboschult2445]

Can’t wait for more videos of this !

[@billhopper8961]

and the adventure begins, yay

[@archangel729]

Hi mr paydirt are you not putting the a/c back on

[@russelljackson7034]

Right on

[@challengerhitchman]

Maybe I missed something did you sell the business to Matt and Jake? I kept hearing the reference to Matt's 88 loader.

[@37903eral]

I'd rather work on a cat any day than a case ih, or JD. good luck jeff.

[@dallasbaiton371]

Well Jeff , lots of work ahead . Just to keep all this straight in the back of your mind 🤔 your a brute for punishment. There will always be something more that will need attention as you go . Lot of Irons in the fire and the seasonal work is upon you now as well . All the best to you on this very large endeavour Sir. You have my respect for your patients on such a project. Lucky that you can put your other Hobbies on the back burner 🤣😂 then when your all done you will be putting it to work 🤔 . I’m scared to even think of all the hours you will have invested just to get it to a point that you are satisfied it’s where it needs to be to start making it pay . Good luck Sir. and we will be watching your progress for sure Jeff . Take care and stay safe.

[@joegelencser2571]

Awesome there guy but you don't have to take the cab off just tip it back on those 2 bolts that are in the back of the roll cage God-bless everyone

[@stephenhunter70]

Mouthy's law, whatever can go wrong will at the worst possible time! Replace that "good" hose.

[@yannhebert3482]

Bonjour tu as un bon bull le D9H étais le summun des D9 avec la série L. Tu as commencer à l envers chez nous en France on commence par déposer la lame complète puis le ripper et ensuite la cabine. Tu as pris la bonne décision de le remettre en état ça vaut le coup chez nous en France il en reste 2 en très bel état de fonctionnement un avec le crochet et le 2ème avec ripper une dent réglable. Le gros avantage vu que tu est dans le pays caterpillar les pièces sont pas cher mais en france les pièces sont très très cher par l importateur bergerat monnoyeur. Bonne restauration à ta prochaine vidéo. Yann

[@Jpaydirt]

CAT parts are expensive here also, why doesn't cat supply the parts

[@dennisholst4322]

Bob Sois

[@tituspullo1957]

You needed to have a break and work on something else instead of the Challenger.Its nice to keep moving forward to get it done but sometimes you have get away it helps to clear your mind.

[@johnwillis12454]

It looks like you have at least one long day to get this all done ! 😁

[@dennisholst4322]

Cooling system could be needing attention

[@dennisholst4322]

That scraper was passing cars

[@user-wg9yl3gt8s]

Tight music when taking off bolts

[@thomasstewart9368]

I just added up the $ to do everything you said give or take a few thousand. YIKES.

[@devenportdirtworks1203]

J I have found a 66A with a push plate on the front no hydraulics and a cable scraper. Open rops decent uc owners son said that they put brakes in it. Any thing special to look at o a 9 vs anything else. Owner has past away

[@mfreund15448]

You have some work to do there!! Can you do a price list of parts costs on all the repairs for your D9?

[@dennisholst4322]

Give him a donation

[@richardlincoln8438]

It's a Great Life... if You don't weaken !!! 💪👍

[@willow091]

Jeff used to be a full time land developer. Now Jeff is a full time Cat mechanic.

[@dennisholst4322]

He trusts himself

[@dennisholst4322]

That torque converter is probably weeping

[@kelleycarter5648]

lifting that cab with a backhoe would of been a bugger

[@wbball15]

Mr Griffy got his dirty snoot from watching his dad Mr Jeffy get his snoot dirty.

[@rickjohnson1632]

This , is going to be a big job

[@Joelontugs]

Awe a silver socket on an ugaduga gun the same way I do it lmao

[@dennisholst4322]

General tractor

[@schneiderexc3557]

All that work is going to eat up a lot of your free time, your like me! We just like the punishment 🤣😂

[@johnlemmey7698]

I did a Russian repair on the suction hose. split the ferules replaced the rubber hose. a clamp over the old ferules and some tack welds to hold it all in place. Not pretty but it is still working two years later. You have a big project in front of you. Is it worth it?

[@henrymichaelwilson8107]

Hello Jeff. Is there no one else make hydraulic hose cheaper than CAT.

[@deconteesawyer5758]

Two bolts should hold a tank with all the fuel a guy can afford these days.

[@tater_relocater]

Big boys toys

[@dennisholst4322]

There is only so few

[@douglasrdeaton]

Did you find any tools in the belly pan. LoL 😆 🤣

[@dennisholst4322]

Hope there isn't any wet stuff in

[@CRice-ln8lm]

Like eating an elephant, one bite at a time!

[@alancrackson1146]

Hey @jpaydirt (or anybody who can answer me), I see that bad ass cat yellow welding machine on top the service truck, is that a skin or did cat at one time make a welder that size?

[@Jpaydirt]

I painted it cat yellow several years ago, its a thermal Arc welder

[@alancrackson1146]

@@Jpaydirt Very cool looking welder

[@wlogue]

Wow! lots of cussin in your future bud! Cheers, Will.

[@mangrove21]

big thumbs up,,yous aint frade a nuttin,

[@dennisholst4322]

Temporalaty most be on engineers minds

[@dennisholst4322]

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