The Volvo and the John Deere 120 are both broken down in the shop not good

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Not a good day at Dirt perfect HQ both excavators are broke Down in the shop.
Stay tuned to see What we find with Both.
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[@michaelcarlson1528]

Oops! I see someone already commented what you should of done first, so I will not say it! Thank you for sharing! I have been following you for several months and I love your intro to your channel! The family picture embedded into the video. An awesome added touch! God Bless you and your family, sir!

[@Stacey0Keith]

That blurp of oil made my day...I'm not the only one!

[@DirtPerfect]

lol

[@curtdrahn8522]

Thank California for your Volvo problems, they have the crazy emission regs. that plague the new, newer equipment. It makes the good older equipment more in demand. Like to see your work. Enjoy your show and the effort you put into it. Have a better tomorrow!

[@davidnichols1363]

Keep your head up bro . It will get better.Momma always said there will be days like this.

[@andrewturner9193]

Open the top plug first to release the pressure.

[@DirtPerfect]

lol yup

[@Rickimusic]

Too late. :)

[@oneemptymag]

I’ve seen that happen to too many people. 😂

[@blakeloke5586]

Glad you finally moved that dingleberry off of the track! Nice work.

[@av8tore71]

Left hand drift pin.....reminds me of the days driving and repairing the thrown tracks on the M2A2 Bradley Linebacker when I first joined the Army. It was a standard issue the Left Hand Drift Pin lol

[@terryrogers1025]

If it wasn’t for bad luck I wouldn’t have any at all! Thanks for the ride along sir, even if it was last year!!!!😏😉

[@thomasdesmond2248]

The sad truth is they already have the answer to the emissions issues. Check out the rotatory valve. This simple valve system eliminates all other emissions parts. God bless

[@dewainwoodard4840]

They make a smaller DeWalt great video thanks for sharing have a great day and stay safe out there

[@RaviPatel-ex8er]

I just went through a bad equipment streak. Every truck was causing issues. You will have those.

[@leeharris3061]

How does your channel ONLY have 49k subs?..under-rated channel here for sure 👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Lee appreciate that

[@louroberts5567]

OMGOSH! My sides hurt from laughing with that whole light smashing scene! I'm not sure if it was seeing him smash it or the narrative! Too funny!

[@DirtPerfect]

😂

[@carlthor91]

Working, I used Hilti for ~30 years. Hands down the best. Stay safe

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup

[@Fizzyjester1]

ALWAYS take the level plug out first to relieve the pressure. Rookie mistake and old hands teach the youngsters this so they never forget!!!! Release the pressure!!!!Brilliant channel though keep it up

[@casycasy5199]

sorry i laughed so hard when that oil came out.i know you hit a burial ground.lol

[@maker-matt]

Anyone else fill the sleeve of their jacket or shirt with motor oil? I did , under my 1968 Chevelle...

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

😂😂😂I love it!!!

[@stashwaxroller1740]

Because of the emissions issue many equipment owners as well as owners of diesel pickups are keeping and even gravitating "back" to some of the older equipment to avoid the unreliable issues that come with the newer stuff. I'm keeping my older stuff as long as I can get parts to keep them going. Pre "DEF" diesel trucks and tractors in my area are highly sought after.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup hits why I keep the 120

[@blackw0lf993]

I’m still running my 2000 F350 (not that big deal as mostly retired now) but I can work on it and the engine is bullet proof. My two new small tractors are both under 99 HP as well for that reason and have me DPF on them just an EGR crap.

[@davidbrickey5925]

All that mechanic work brought back memories when I was operating a D8 dozer. Always something going wrong and have to repair it. ☕️👍🍀

[@ko9446]

Been there. When things get so bad all you can do is laugh about it and wait for the next blow The emissions are why the price of older machines are going up. I was the old guy in the shop that told the kids cordless impacts were a phase and not going to work. I am now retired (early due to back injury) and finally peaked my head out of under the rock and only use cordless at home and working on projects at my current part time job.

[@ajones8699]

When the final drive projectile vomited over you... well held😂🤣😂🤣

[@doggettlawncare]

My cat 299d skid steer has been in and out of shop for 6 months with Def problems. Cat finally changed every piece on def system finally fixed it for NOW!!! Thankfully it was under warranty but that much time without a machine will break a small company like mine

[@Wolfhound.]

5:14 looks like she was excited

[@davidmcentyre3068]

I'd bet "man behind the scenes" busts a gut laughin at that oil bath!!!!!

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

👍🏻😂😂😂😂😂oh I did!!!

[@eddiecabrera1408]

Mr. DP don't let anyone tell you to get rid of your Deere 120, because she's old. You know best about ur machine. It's not just a machine, it's like a family member. Never give up. The 120 is a beast💯💪💪💪💪I see some people trying to convince you to upgrade....NOT Keep her going

[@edsecorr7812]

You two work good together keep up the great work love your videos thank you

[@andrewrose5491]

I got Milwaukee tools and I use that style light for everything. The hooks top and side are awesome and the light lasts for a long time without killing the battery. And now you're making me want a 1/2 drive impact. I have a 3/4 which is a beast but heavy and I tend to use my air gun.

[@duncanraeside3290]

We’ve all had bad days but you hit the top

[@avikashramjit165]

Mike that dewalt impact wrench is 1200 ft lbs max breakaway torque,700 is max fasting torque the Milwaukee 2767-20 is 1400 max breakaway and 1000 max fasting torque,I have both of them,they really work great

[@onryboy2264]

Gear oil ranks just under the Old ROSES ROSES PERFUME!!!

[@georgetucker336]

You defiantly have the patient's of Jobe. I have been an automotive mechanic for years. My patient's some times runs out and cuss words start flying. When you know the machines things go better.

[@DirtPerfect]

lol I have been there

[@eddieforce3550]

You might be happy to know that You are not the only one that has a bad day, week or month. I’ve been restoring a 1976 MGB and it seems that every time I fix one thing something else breaks or I put something on wrong that requires me to take 4 steps back and replace a part I broke. The last part broken was the center section of the clutch which destroyed the clutch. Good luck with getting the Deere back in operation.

[@masterofeverything6468]

LOL, I just took a drink and you said "I think there is a reason hes not a mechanic" and It almost became my new background.

[@DirtPerfect]

😁

[@robertejohnsonii8508]

Love the smell of gear oil especially when I'm not there

[@kenmccormick3052]

perhaps could put a magnet on each side of the light battery with a couple of hose clamps [bands].

[@tedc7714]

Now he will right off the trip expenses as advertisement. Great AD.. HAHAHA I want 2 of those lights...

[@michaelcarlson1528]

I was a die hard DeWalt fan in my early construction days. I first comparison between the DeWalt and Milwaukee was the screw gun. I found in many aspects I loved my M12 3/8” screw gun, later Milwaukee came out with combo kit with a 1/4” Hex impact driver and M12 3/8” drill/driver. I bought 2 combo kits and that was at least 4 years ago and I have not broken into my second kit. I remodeled a 8 stall horse barn exterior wood, built two 12’ by 8’ doors and two sets of those and many remodels. Impressive little screw gun. Then they obviously came out with bigger batteries as they came out after the M12. I know longer have DeWalt products. Again, my testimony and my opinion. Thank you for sharing with us your issues and awesome light show!

[@genedixon9523]

Thanks for sharing. Interesting comparisons on the impact drivers. Long live the 120!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@butchbailey965]

As usual I am an old man of 74 and I really enjoy Your Expertise and Man behind the scene how well You work together and again how well Your shop works for You. I still do oil changes on our family’s 4 cars and brake jobs and yes mufflers until TESLAS come. Now I was amazed your shafts being sourced from 2 countries in EUROPE. DOES JD make slightly different OEM parts or is their aftermarket parts there instead of CHINA. Wow, You have a lot of unique jobs like Stadium Seating and l have IR IMPACT and mostly MILWAUKEE 9 and 12 volt battery and the big 120 volt Hole Hawg & mag drill press and 12 “ compound Miter saw in both Brands. I have the 200 amp MILLER MIG and all the the rest of tools in multiples for building a structural steel frame house. I have over $40,000 of tools and MAKITA has the best 1/2” drill on the market along with my other favourite 5” 12 amp powerful grinder with slim body You can use with one hand because of soft start. My next purchase will be Milwaukee 1/2” impact that you can dial in torque adjustment. I know a lot about tools and selected HUNDREDS of thousand dollars to be bought by purchasing departments of construction companies I have worked for not including Fork Lifts, Stinger Trucks, and cable pulling equipment. I very much respect Your 15 years spent as a big residential contractor before Your excavating business. For Me I get the most satisfaction watching Your Mechanical skills in action.in Your Shop. My other passion is everything Elon does starting with SHANGHAI, BERLIN, & now AUSTIN watching the biggest earth moving show on KZbin with 40 CAT BELLY SCRAPERS and EXCAVATORS, DOZERS, DRILLS PACKERS, WATER TRUCKS totalling another 100 pieces all CATERPILLAR. One big very interesting commercial for CATERPILLAR and 150 highway tractors hauling 20 yard Bottom Dump Trailers all working for RANGER CONSTRUCTION. Ok only Elon is My GOD with SPACEX, and TESLA taking over the battery industry totally with 4680 cell, but the biggest development is the BETA TESLA FSD now being demonstrated on U TUBE every day that is very safe and watching the car operating all by itself with colour screen showing in Technicolor what the computer sees and actions taken with no deaths or even a fender bender. My GOD THIS SHOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE. The testing has being going on for more than a week and TESLA is not in control of other cars. I HAVE TO WAIT FOR 2 YEARS FOR MY CYBERTRUCK.

[@billyshumate853]

Good afternoon everybody. Good video at least you got things going back together. Take care and have a blessed week.

[@williamhathaway7351]

Emission issues.... To err is human. To really screw things up requires a computer!

[@rknight7509]

You are so right it is as if the people who programme them have never even seen plant before

[@andrewcarnes1726]

That light no joke

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol

[@johnbarham7718]

To get the wrong shaft must be VERY frustrating. (Even more than the racked windscreen). Love the videos. Very instructional.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks John

[@CaptKirk1701]

It's always fun thinking you have the right parts and you don't!

[@DirtPerfect]

lol not

[@justinmills8084]

Just remember every one has those days. Be grateful that you know how to fix most everything that went wrong. Because you would not want my problems, trust me. God bless.

[@jaquigreenlees]

not maple, he's a pecan tree. ( nuts ) :D

[@douglasvandyke7666]

Thanks, I enjoy listening to you talking about one of my favorite subjects. I believe that my first JD tractor was a 110 which if that is what it was, had a temperamental electric lift and a thin deck that needed repair and I welded it for rust. I traded that for a new 185 which may not be classified as a garden tractor. However, it is still used by a family member to cut an acre of grass. Before I gave the 185 away, I picked up a 1987, JD 318, in 1990, which I have maintained and it looks like new and is used on 1.5 acres. Was my first tractor likely to have been a 110, from what I have said? Thanks

[@billhurst178]

Mike I have Milwaukee batteries that are 7 yrs old. I could never get over a year out of a dewalt. I am a professional mechanic and use them every day. Milwaukee has a bigger 1/2 impact than what you have

[@littlefinkle7757]

Milwaukee all the way! Much better quality tool.

[@michaela.660]

In 42 years of lube oil screw ups, gear lube and burnt ATF, if I got 1 spoonful on my cloths that day was over until I got a shower and a clean set of covers on. Diesel fuel was half way bearable. The smell just hangs there. I've been known to go to a creek, pond or trough to clean up.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol yup very true

[@michaelkoop6731]

Thanks DP.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks for watching

[@mikehoskin9816]

Nice job on your videos! I really enjoy them!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks mike

[@clydeacor1911]

You've definitely had a rough go of breakdowns. Like you said You've been really lucky not having any problems and then they just all hit you at the same time. I switched all of my cordless tools over to Milwaukee about 7 years ago after borrowing a friends Milwaukee tools. I have a high torque 1/2" Milwaukee that puts out 1400 foot pounds of torque that's about the same size body of that Dewalt you just got. I've actually changed the tires on my Peterborough with it, very awesome tool. They also have a 1" impact I'm sure You've seen. Awesome video Mike!

[@mr-802]

I was going to say the same thing, I have the High Torque 1/2" Milwaukee Impact as well and its insane!! The one DP is comparing to the DeWalt is the standard 1/2". I have that one too and its good for most things.

[@davoupnya3202]

Thanks for leaving in your oil bath DP as it shows the good, bad, and the ugly and being on the real means a lot my friend ! Stuff happens but a real pro pushes throgh it all and keeps doing what he has to do ! And that's you DP a real pro !

[@robertlukacs1762]

Your new tool. I have one as well. My semi has never been easier to work on. My only wish is that when your torquing you’re bolts it had a gage.

[@americanpatriot2.06]

I would've tried to get another final drive for the other side. The other side is sure to go soon. Have the parts on hand for when you will need them.

[@delcasaleexcavating9508]

The joys of self employment and living the dream buddy ! Glad nobody got hurt except for your pride. Good luck with the rest of the year and stay extra safe.

[@murrayhall908]

Life can be a bitch some days!!! You seem to have had more than your fair share of problems in the past few days and am impressed at how calm you have remained albeit a bit dispondent. I would have been kicking something and certainly not taking the time to keep us fully in the picture on all these dreadful problems. Must say I am impressed - no point crying over spilt milk - I would have been sobbing for days!! Likewise with the window - my heart was in my mouth in case it cracked again! Well done you guys! Keep smiling !! Many thanks for sharing.

[@davidmorse8432]

KZbin is therapy for him. When a breakdown occurs, his consolation is, "well there's a good opportunity for another video".

[@gregcothrum4045]

Great video y'all have a great week and stay safe 👍

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

Now you will always remember to remove the upper plug in final drives to remove the pressure before removing the lower plug to drain it.

[@mikenixon9164]

Fun of being the owner! Its almost behind you now.

[@davidpayne2880]

Mike, it might be better to do like some of the truckers are doing. Buy pre def machines and maintain them. Old school was not so bad. Good videos of working dirt and iron. Lt Dan needs attention now also.

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Look at the light from harbor freight, on sale 24-28 bucks, magnet on end and flex's to any location.

[@DirtPerfect]

👍

[@glenlockwood5401]

Great video again mike and next time you do a final drive box open the fill hole first bud

[@dondwyer3679]

It's too bad that you seem to do as much, or more, maintenance on the equipment than you actually use them. You really have to be a mechanic to be in your business as it would be too expensive and time consuming to take your equipment to a shop to be repaired. I'm so impressed by your knowledge and attitude. Thanks for great videos.

[@DirtPerfect]

Hmm not even close

[@davewebb5737]

Hi I was amazed at the pressure of the oil in the final drive and it brought back the smell I used to say it was like cats piss. Lol you are doing a good job don’t forget to paint her counter weight.

[@DirtPerfect]

lol me to

[@NotJustaTool]

I don't know how you stay so calm when the parts don't match. Who can wait to get the job finished? Lucky you can if you have your own shop. But as we say about Floriduh, people here have so little sense, they can't afford to pay attention. LOL

[@dangerrangerlstc]

Good job on the DEF system explanation. Peterbilt has been having problems with their coolant solenoids too. Temp gets high in the tank and causes the DEF quality sensor to fail.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup

[@dmac5994]

LOL awesome 10:49 mark oh I'll buy it...we're GONNA hit it. and that hurt my arm later LOL awesome. its good you are maintaining a positive attitude. it does help believe it or not. multiple muscle/skeletal injuries multiple neuro issues, heart/lung issues...positive attitude and sense of humor WILL help. hope things get better this week.

[@robertlukacs1762]

Hey change the liquid filter part each time you do a oil change. DEF crystallizes in the tank and filler tube. Clogs the line to the particular filter which in turn gives codes and deregulation. The crystals don’t completely redesolve when introducing new fluids.

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

big big dewalt fan here for sure.

[@bradstubbings9871]

Remove the that hanging dirt and grass right there. Lol

[@craigbaird2421]

Didn't mean to lol MIKE but I've had those kinds weeks also turn the lights off start the next day fresh!

[@karaayers2867]

Emissions crap is why all my equipment is older than 2003. Puff Smokey smoke makes $ with less repairs and downtime. But I did tear the steel guides out of a set of rubber tracks this year digging on a lakeside in solid rocky shale.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup

[@jcadult101]

Your blue rags dilemma made me think of what we do for camping. Slit the paper towels where the cardboard tube is and pull the tube up and out. The towels will dispense like pop-up Kleenex and the plastic wrap keeps the towels clean and dry and you don't have a fly-a-way paper towel kite when the wind blows.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes that’s a good idea

[@keithlowen4974]

Buy some glue on magnets for the light 👍

[@NathanCEnyart]

I was watching this video. When you pulled that plug I lost it. If it wasn't for bad luck you wouldn't have any at all!

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol yup

[@CMDSR]

We have a local glass company. Replaced 2 windshields for us . Cheaper than national chain and completed faster. Local is better lots of times.

[@davidjohnson2639]

Mike I love your videos. Keep them coming. I did almost the same thing to the windshield in the Cat 316 I run. I was pulling an old stump that wasn't coming as easy as I wanted it suddenly released. When it did a 1 inch branch laying in the tall grass was lanched from a root and hit in the bottom left corner making a neet little star. As for the impact the air gun is much faster in free spin but you need to be careful as this can gall the threads. Just something I learned the hard way while working for a farm dealership.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@ippielb]

I did the same thing on my 973c final drive. I had it on the trailer and it shot a huge stream of oil right at my chest in middle of winter. Lol

[@davidmerryman5565]

Boy it has really hit the fan lol

[@martinwyke]

@4:52 I LOL then as you sighed with resignation, I felt contrite, then finally felt relieved when you laughed about it. Phew.

[@merlepatterson]

You have to make sure your rakers are set below the cutting edges of the chainsaw teeth. About 1/16th to 1/32nd of an inch is appropriate. It's a common mistake people make when sharpening chains. They forget the rakers need a few swipes of a flat file sometimes. The best way to tell is to put a metal straight edge along the top of the chainsaw teeth and look carefully at the drop of the rakers.

[@tomwold5366]

Lmao..!!! I was waiting for that oil to get u... You forgot to release the pressure off it. THANKS for the replay..!!! Keep your head up everyone goes through those days when everything breaks...

[@oby-1607]

If you want to run a REAL impact 18 volt impact. Milwaukee does sell different versions of their 1/2 inch impact guns. Their top dog right now does 1400 foot pounds of loosening torque and 1000 foot pounds of tightening torque. I have this version and have easily broken bolts with it. If you have heavy machinery, this is the one to go with. Make sure to use the 12.0 battery as that helps as well.

[@mischef18]

Great video bro it even had a bit of light humor too. Safe travels

[@forumbezoeker]

at the top window of a Volvo only remove the top roller on the right to the large window. Pull out the cables and secure with grip pliers, it is out in 10 minutes. and disassemble on the workbench

[@DirtPerfect]

👍

[@jimvincent6408]

Just one of those days man, just keep moving along, you have a great attitude!

[@DirtPerfect]

😁

[@jwalsh037]

"Welp. Good news. Its got oil in it." Thank you for sharing that. I'm having one of those weeks myself. Guess its nice to know its not just me.

[@bradstubbings9871]

Now just can't wait to see her back in action.

[@DirtPerfect]

Coming soon

[@jwg19444]

👍 Just a little over two months left in 2020. Hopefully 2021 will be better for all of us.

[@dougackerman4182]

One hell of quality check on them lights

[@DirtPerfect]

lol yes it was

[@raymondgochenour8725]

We’ve had weeks like yet enjoyed the video

[@glennhunter7018]

Good video again I commented on your last video I hope you’re not getting bored with me seems like you’re not commenting to me like you was but that’s all right I know you’re a busy person you’re lucky lately has been bad but don’t give up my friend everything will get better be safe and I really enjoy your videos look forward to them every day my friend

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Glenn just busy but doing good

[@glennhunter7018]

@@DirtPerfect be safe my friend

[@marknewell7355]

Remember when I was a apprentice mechanic for a heavy plant firm I as you do as a apprentice got the shit jobs and always got splashed like you did until they literally got sick of me traipsing oil into the wash room some guy said open the top first dip shit lol. On the dpf here in the UK we had nothing but hassle with them on every engine equipped with a dpf system from every part from EGRcooler to sender units doser even had full addblue tanks crystallize solid the solution boiling hot water and ran on a full purge cycle it worked most are now deleted they cost the earth to repair and funny enough all still pass emission tests tell me how that works any how getting a long comment love the videos love the guys and live the crack/banter

[@chazco]

Man, I am sorry to hear about that week. But it seems you are getting the issues resolved a few at a time.

[@johnkeets6179]

Great video 📹 would you but glass in the 150 like the volvo. Keep at it 💪

[@bradstubbings9871]

Yep, there's oil in there. Lol I know what that's like, because I've had it from neck down standing under a trany with the bolts out the pan when it finally fell off after prying on it for 10 minutes. It let go and I was covered in 90 weight.

[@golfer963]

C and C Equipment might have the Final drive for the track hole

[@kevinmassey8870]

You need to check the "park brake cluthes" for the JD 120. You should not have been able to rotate the track as you did with the engine off. The "park brake" is spring applied/hydraulic released.

[@DirtPerfect]

lol the prop gear is broke hits the problem 🤷‍♂️😂

[@JerichoRally]

I'm glad I purchased a pre-emission excavator and I'm glad I didn't buy a cordless impact! Thanks for the video Mike! Stay positive!

[@dwaynebaker9756]

The lower window trim could have saved some injuries or death when the piece of log hit the window