Buying a soviet bulldozer

[@techfulgoodies]

Ahh, the birth of Joseph - who would have thought he would now be ripping up your roads! Good video!

[@Ants_Pants]

yeh, a lot of people were like "what r you even gonna use it for?" 🤣😂😁

[@js8039]

Estonia just became much flatter.

[@MarcusLobenstein]

Good one

[@rayperoni4142]

Your ability to see big impressed me very much!

[@Ants_Pants]

Very good 👍

[@johanmeischke9189]

Lol

[@Lordosvk]

Haha.

[@robertzapatka1082]

Happy Birthday! You deserved every penny! Oh my god! You are now truly the Estonian Andrew Camarata!

[@Ants_Pants]

haha

[@davedavis662]

Best comment ever… truly agree.

[@Soruotr]

What I was thinking 😀 glad I found this channel.

[@genegoodman5233]

@@davedavis662 yell if he got $7,000 for 22.5k subscribers what do you think Andrew gets for 1.5m subscribers. That’s 67 times as many, $469,000.

[@charlesmurphy1510]

@@genegoodman5233 does Estonia use dollars?

[@lainus167]

Hopefully next years ad revenue is enough for a bigger excavator :) I wish more people found this channel. Super enjoyable videos.

[@Ants_Pants]

This is big enough for me, maybe a aircraft carrier for my little pond project though

[@DomEngines]

@@Ants_Pants I'd recommend getting a death star aswell. For the occasional mosquito deterring.

[@wot1fan885]

New sub so its a start . Lets go !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ants_Pants]

@@wot1fan885 yo

[@Ants_Pants]

@@DomEngines lol

[@stoptheirlies]

The track tensioner is usually done with grease pressure Ant. Belated happy Birthday. Bob UK

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks 👍

[@808v1]

soon you will control all means of production - a true hero of the worker.

[@Ants_Pants]

thank you!

[@wk6976]

You are now like Diesel Creek channel Mr. Pants. Buying something old and fixing it up. I could not believe it slid on the ice. The ground must have a meter of frost in it. Looking forward to seeing what you can make with it. Definitely a small lake out of your creek. Might be fun to zip line into.

[@Ants_Pants]

That would be fun indeed

[@BeardedSkunk]

Happy birthday! Nice toy you got there.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you Sascha, couldn't have done it without your help!

[@johnbuckholtz7163]

That thing that is missing on the dozer blade is a stabilizer bar It keeps the blade from shifting from side to side

[@Ants_Pants]

Hmm k i need to add a bar then

[@wacholder5690]

@ 22:00 ... anyone else who also felt the need to visit the toilet ? I did. Thanks for sharing !

[@Ants_Pants]

haha :D

[@danbeyer6333]

Mr. Ants. Great video!! I visited Latvia several years ago. I need to visit Estonia!!

[@Ants_Pants]

Go for it! iv been to Latvia a couple of times.

[@markuschampos5750]

I'm so happy every time I find a new favourite channel! Greetings from across the pond in Sweden👍. New sub of course...

[@Ants_Pants]

Hello there! thank you very much :)

[@elijuseee]

And pony motor fuel tank valve has another filter buil in, that cup with hex on bottom are mini filter. Inside you find bras mesh with rubber gasket around.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thought so, thanks for the info

[@mikelilly7667]

Plowing snow just became less of a problem. Congratulations. Can't wait to see what you get into with your new machine

[@Ants_Pants]

You and me both!

[@jeffjenkins9529]

Looks like it will handle anything you’d need. Nothing is “outta you league” great channel bud.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks 👍

[@tomlee7966]

that turbo whistling reminds me of my 5 ton and 2 1/2 ton trucks when i was in the Army

[@Ants_Pants]

the whistle is great addition, but idk if it actually helps with the troque :D

[@philrodger6445]

Seems like you're missing a wear bar or cutting bar on the blade. The blade will wear out very fast without one and will be very expensive to repair or replace. Also, Happy Birthday!

[@Ants_Pants]

No it was there, but badly worn out.

[@colonialfiend]

You saw a blade?

[@dieselwrench3621]

That blade has see a lot of work

[@Tallrs]

KZbin thought I should check out your channel, glade I did, very entertaining to watch, had a good laugh watching you ejecting all the junk out of the cab. Just a suggestion on the high engine oil level, several people had suggested water but I'd check for diesel in the oil. Take a sample of oil and place it outside for an hour then take a smell to see if it smells like diesel. I had a JohnDear inline six that had a stuck injector that would leak into a cylinder. Best of luck with your channel.

[@Ants_Pants]

iv looked into it, right now most likely leak is a hydraulic oil leak into the engine sump. Once the weather gets warmer, i will drain the oil and then i can have a closer look.

[@100M2B]

Even if you don't have a job for it yet, it is a great investment for your KZbin channel. Very fun to watch as always!

[@Ants_Pants]

yes, i agree

[@tonyrooke]

Great birthday present! First time I have seen someone drifting a 16 tonne dozer, normally its high performance Japanese cars 😃

[@Ants_Pants]

Honestly didn't think that would happen, then i realized that people should stay away from it when it's on ice, very dangerous lol, glad i didn't crash into the building

[@tonyrooke]

@@Ants_Pants Yes, but all's well if it ends well, as the saying goes. Looking forward to the videos of you making it a proper home 😅

[@wesleypulkka7447]

AP, Most track driven machines depend on grease to tighten the track. There should be a grease fitting near the center of the drive to release the pressure to change or re[air tracks the grease is released. To tighten the track pump grease into chamber.

[@Ants_Pants]

yeah, maybe the really old tracked machines had giant threaded rod or something?

[@seansysig]

That access door when looking for final drive oil level is to adjust steering clutch on each track. FYI: shut off gas on pony motor always when not using. Disconnect battery and keep on trickle charge.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks Sean, some other person also mentioned these tips

[@FishFind3000]

Yes, I know for the pony motor on cat machines your supposed to turn off the fuel and let it run dry.

[@AngelLuisTrinidad]

Something positive about the Soviet era, they build things to last. Great video Ants, thank you.

[@Ants_Pants]

Yes they did, thank you very much

[@tujuprojects]

Well, the union didn’t last.

[@keanestroup3632]

And to stand up to the cold

[@dinomite_diggers3453]

Hope you enjoy the birthday present we got for you, you've certainly earned it. Amazing how easily it slides sideways. Does that mean the ice is for real, not just a bit of white paint splashed around? Suddenly your Yanmar looks very small, especially the blade. Another fascinating video Ant, thank you.

[@Ants_Pants]

Yes it does! Gotta install the dozer blade on the yanmar lol

[@arthurkallansrud1950]

The track adjuster is either a nut or hydraulic grease fill . Check the aft end of the big spring for a grease fitting or 3 inch nut to adjust the track

[@Ants_Pants]

yeah there needs to be one, would be weird if there weren't

[@09FLTRMM77]

MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼………………………………Happy Birthday! I was very entertained watching this video. I’ve never seen a bulldozer with a self-parallel parking feature! LOL!!

[@Ants_Pants]

haha :D got a lucky shot there

[@09FLTRMM77]

@@Ants_Pants yes you did, I thought you were going to take out the corner of the building!

[@randacnam7321]

In case it hasn't been said yet (only ~7min into the video), the pony engine also serves to spin the main engine for a minute to a few minutes to make sure all of the main engine bearing surfaces get well lubricated. Doing this with an electric starter would require a much bigger starter motor to keep it from overheating as well as more and bigger starting batteries. Starting the main engine without this prelubrication would cause accelerated wear of many bearings, especially those for the piston rods and crankshaft.

[@Ants_Pants]

👍👍

[@greenmirror5555]

And that pony engine also heats the engine where before you would be putting cold diesel to a cold engine...much better in cold weather!

[@Ants_Pants]

@@greenmirror5555 yeah running it on low gear and decompression on can even start this thing in the Arctic weather

[@fskuboola1505]

Your little comments and joke about yourself gets me every time 😂. Happy birthday and congratulations on the new dozer!

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you very much

[@twentyeightweeks]

Love the discussion between bro one and two😂

[@Ants_Pants]

haha 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣🤣🤣

[@M.BJOERNSTROEM]

I have a feeling that the tiny loop for the fuel tank lock, is not going to give much resistance to the siphon gang haha.

[@Ants_Pants]

Plan A then lol

[@Timothy-lb2vr]

You need a burglar alarm mounted inside the dozers cab and a motion sensitive flood light. Cheap protection. Good luck.

[@64TommyG]

@@Ants_Pants Just connect the chassi to the electric house power, they are not trying a second time!!

[@Ants_Pants]

@@64TommyG lol :D how about i just set about 100 claymores around the dozer? 😂😂

[@64TommyG]

@@Ants_Pants Maybe best to contact a lawer first? My proposal could be seen as another accident, I doubt that the Claymores can be seen as an accident (I would probably be stealing the Claymores) But I like that you are allowed to protect your property in USA! Here is it the defender who goes to jail! That's why I have some interesting electric connections...

[@V8SKULLS]

Hi and I just found your channel, love your funny witts and saying. 1st time ever seeing a soviet bulldozer and watching you learn the piece of equipment. You have a new subscriber and starting to watch all your videos from the beginning. Thank you for taking us on your adventure of life, hello from the U.S.A. South Florida

[@Ants_Pants]

Hello there! Glad you found some time to watch my videos. Hopefully you enjoy them. Take care!

[@V8SKULLS]

@@Ants_Pants I am, and you are great to watch and listen too, thank you

[@normanmerrill1241]

I had a blast watching this video…the addition of the dozer will provide endless opportunity for new, challenging and exciting experiences…the live edge siding in the car port / garage looks great…the slippery slope theory is always invoked when special interest groups want to derail positive change…you’ll be exempt this time, avoiding criticism… be safe and keep dozzing…

[@Ants_Pants]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rolandbriscoe4977]

You better put a cap cover over the gas tank cap vent hole, looks like a nice machine👍

[@Ants_Pants]

good call

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

Even the lights work - so somebody kept at least some love pointed towards her all the time, no matter how many thousand hours she has under her tracks. For a "bored at work"-buy that thing seems like a nice catch.

[@Ants_Pants]

Yes, someone did at least something

[@bulbchangingmonkey]

That is a fact without any love for the machine the lights are the first to go

[@colonialfiend]

The hydraulic hoses I saw look relatively new

[@kirk467]

I know you are always on the internet and you can find out anything about the dozer on Google! Thanks for sharing Andris, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY FRIEND! 🎊 🎉🎂🎂🎂 Take care and enjoy your day brother!

[@Ants_Pants]

yeah i think so too

[@64TommyG]

Maybe you're right about the bulldozer, but I myself hold some sort of record in searching for completely non-existent hits or billions of hits... Most of the time, the most thorough and precise results I need are missing and sometimes you are even directed to some paid site!!!

[@leepinlepin]

16 ton (32,000 lbs) is about the size of a Komatsu D51PX. So it's a really good all around dozer, in the future if you can afford it I would see if you could replace the blade with a Semi U blade with cutting edges that can be replaced when worn out, and since it's pretty much mechanical it should be bulletproof. Overall a really good choice for a first dozer!

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah i agree. Mainly i think i will rip out stumps with this thing

[@pervysage3604]

Oh ho ho my friend, make yourself a Gatling gun that shoots BB's, or pellets..... THEN it's not a weapon, it's just fun. Hook that up to your thermal and motion sensors, and your good to go. Also that is a really damn good deal on the Dozer, I've been trying to get one myself, but the cheapest I have been able to find in my area (within a few hundred miles) is 15k. The little chain you cut off, pretty sure that mounts to the anchor point on the fuel tank that you used for the lock. It's used to keep the cover from dropping to the ground and getting lost.

[@Ants_Pants]

that makes sense haha. 15k seems steep. iv even seen some western dozers for cheaper around here.

[@8287tjsaboe]

Happy Birthday (late) from Minnesota! Look forward to all of the future projects you'll be able to accomplish with the new beast. Take care, and stay safe!

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you

[@christoff4735]

Good ideas on the fuel system. That beast looks like it will move anything in front of it!

[@Ants_Pants]

i sure hope so

[@bradcrossman5068]

Wow! Never saw that coming. That brute should be good for all kinds of content. Like most equipment, you'll find more uses for it now that you have it. And you don't need to worry about the money you spent because most times, you can get it back again. Too bad it wasn't warmer so that you could have washed it down. Hopefully spring is not too far away. We're hitting -40 here tonight but that's the worst it's been all winter. I'm surprised you don't have more snow, that ice is a killer. Anyhoo...seeing the smile on your face when buddy dropped of the dozer made my day. Cheeeeeeeeeers!

[@Ants_Pants]

🤣 yeah i hope so too... -40 F or C, the C would be crazy cold!

[@bradcrossman5068]

@@Ants_Pants Celcius but -40 celcius is also -40 F. It's the one point on their scales where they intersect. To me, it's just feckin' cold bro...🥶

[@64TommyG]

@@Ants_Pants Minus 45 degrees Celsius and that at 35 m/s in the Swedish mountains will probably remain my lowest experienced temperature! It was almost impossible to fiddle with bare hands with some microscrews for any length of time without freezing to death! But necessity is the mother of invention so at least a little shelter and a 15 KW gas heater saved the situation that time...

[@judygraham8643]

This is going to be fun, thank you, Ant

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you too

[@jongarr6610]

From USA - Austin, TX - Just sending you a note to let you know I just finished looking at your vid regarding the history of your log building. Love log buildings and enjoy seeing what people can do to restore them - regardless of where they live. Enjoy listening to you as your english is VERY Good and you have a fine humor and see you as a fun guy to be around and chat with. At 73Y old I look forward to seeing your vids again and again. Thank You

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you Jon 👍

[@АнтонЧигур-ы6г]

Джон вы были за границей и вы живёте в своём доме или доме пристарелых?

[@grandpaweber2097]

FINALLY caught up on your amazing series! Very well done, excellent content and extremely funny/entertaining...so much so I formally give you leave to use some typical American sayings that will suit YOU very well...."What could possibly go wrong??" If it's crazy but it works, it's not crazy" "If he had any brains, he'd take them out and play with them." With much affection from North Carolina, Sir.

[@Ants_Pants]

haha 😂😂

[@earlleelethbridge566]

Yay I got my laptop back! I was using my phone to watch and type,,,,,crap... So now I can type like a normal person again. Good score. Is there gravel roads in the future? Any hidden gravel in the ground? You are a great producer Ants, Great birthday present.

[@Ants_Pants]

Yeah i was hoping to get some gravel roads installed, the mud is getting annoying

[@egalegal1666]

19:26 as always, of course, forget the hose clamps. A Classic 🤣

[@Ants_Pants]

always do it's so annoying

[@brianmakoviney4521]

When you go to grease the zirk fittings, and the ones that get alot of mud or dirt in the opening, when your done greasing them, pull back the hose just off the fitting, and give it a few pumps to fill the opening up, and that's enough. That way when you go to grease those ones again, all you have to do is get a standard screwdriver or stick, and swipe the grease out of the way. Doing that makes it so easy to get to those zirk fittings, because the grease doesn't get hard and keeps dirt or mud from getting back in them and getting hard, and have to gouge them out again. Give it a go, and guarantee you will love it and keep on doing it.

[@Ants_Pants]

That's a great idea Brian. Thanks

[@lewisbradford3305]

I like your idea of dealing with scumbags

[@Ants_Pants]

haha, in my defense, it was my evil twin's idea

[@lewisbradford3305]

@@Ants_Pants 🤣

[@shortsweettoo]

Happy Birthday Andris! Looking forward to seeing what we get you next year. 😀 Great video as always.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you very much Deb!

[@stevendeitrich6933]

Ohio USA , first time I seen your channel 😁. You are so funny . I used to run heavy equipment & I like to fix things & learn how things work . Really enjoyed this . Thank You 😊

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks Steven for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@pietvandergaag998]

I was a driver for 4 years on a dragline (Priestman Tiger) In the 60 ties. To stretch the track you had to turn a very big nut . By doing that the running wheel was pushed to the outside and the track was stretched. The gab that appeared was filled with square Iron plates (10 by 10 cm ) the backside was open. They had the form of a U. Maybe the doser have a simular system. I like your channel . Keep going.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks for the tips!

[@kirk467]

Happy Birthday Andris my brother, you can clear land with it! It will push some big boulders too! I’m glad you got something that you wanted my friend! 🎂🎉🎊🎁

[@Ants_Pants]

yeah was looking for this for a while :D

[@kirk467]

@@Ants_Pants I’m so glad you found it and can’t wait to see more of the dozer videos my friend! 👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@shelleylavergne1785]

once the weather warms up you can power wash it. can not wait to see that video lol

[@Ants_Pants]

think i need a sand blast it first haha

[@Thehomepros6221]

Hey andris I think the reason the pony motor got rust in it was because of the breather hole on the cap mite wanna put a lil cover over it

[@Ants_Pants]

good call 👌

[@avahunkler4074]

WOW !!! Awesome for you. I’m a bit envious !!

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks!

[@bradleyschneider3871]

Friggin nice dude...oh yea happy Birthday too from all of us to YOU, that's how letsdig started out small,I could see you going on your quitting your job now you can bulldoze trees down to make more farming land,sky is the limit! Can't wait for your new adventures

[@Ants_Pants]

That sounds like something to look forward to :D

[@utubota5522]

I owned a TD-6, and it really pushed some dirt. However, I spent as much time working on it as I did using it. I hear that is pretty common for used dozers. Best of luck with your new machine, and thanks for another great video.

[@Ants_Pants]

that's useful info there, thanks. I will try to upkeep with the maintenance

[@madthewirdo4236]

Might want to check the track tension, they look really tight. Also, lift the top of the tracks above the idler rollers and spin them to check for a bad bearing/roller. Those soviet machines were really simple and bulletproof. thx for video

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks man

[@rayperoni4142]

Pretty interesting video,so entertaining and funny;it keep me in good mood! I'm very glad for you ,I mean the little present you got for your birthday.I'm sur you'll find application for it.👍👍👍

[@Ants_Pants]

i think so too, thank you

[@donaldparker6073]

The Estonian Andrew Camarata. Awesome to see you moving up Ants.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks Donald! Means a lot to me

[@DoubleMFarmHomestead]

OH my God!!!! My friend, I have laughed until my side hurts!! First, HAPPY BIRTHDAY and you are very welcome, I'm glad that I could buy this "thing" for you. It's a shame it doesn't float. Then you could bring it across the ocean to my place and we would put it to work. (I have no ice here) Now, you are right about us here in America. We shoot first and ask questions later. It's called the "Cowboy way".😁 I do think you could use that "thing" to open a path for my water slide you are going to build.😄😉

[@Ants_Pants]

lol :D Thanks buddy, hope your doing well, wish you nothing but the best!❤

[@Nudnik1]

Awesome 👍 PS you can weld spacers on worn sprocket teeth to make them last . We built up worn sprocket s tracks in NY America on old machines.Also they make alternator belts which can unlink to install . They come apart and can be made any length. Check final drive gear oil in planetary gears in Yanmar best machines.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks bro! Yes all good tips! i always do check, because 1 side is leaking a little

[@tomlee7966]

love it, happy birthday Ants hope you had a good one. cant wait to see the big boy in action

[@Ants_Pants]

Me too. the snow should melt faster. haha

[@metricstormtrooper]

I'm really glad all your hard work with these excellent videos you make has allowed you to buy that dozer, everybody needs a bulldozer.😁 Happy Birthday. Ps a lake would be a good idea.

[@Ants_Pants]

yes everyone indeed does need a dozer haha

[@Miss.Libby.]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Andris. And congratulations on getting your new ‘baby’. Looks like you’ll have fun getting to know it. I’m so glad you’re reaping the rewards from your KZbin Chanel. You always make me laugh, and I always learn something when I watch your Chanel. Well done mate. Cheers and best wishes as always from Australia. 👏🏻🇦🇺🦘🎂

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you Libby!

[@jamestjomsland948]

Hey Sir. Great job, lovely videos, Liked very much that your Parents were there to see you recover all the Family

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks a ton

[@hollandduck79]

hello👋 from the Netherlands🇳🇱 . a little late but still happy birthday Andris . a nice machine 👍 perhaps place a cap of a spray can over the fuel cap of the pony engine so that no rainwater or moisture can enter the tank through the vent hole in the fuel cap when not in use, so that your tank does not rust further and water in the fuel comes. maybe also check the large diesel tank to see if the cap is moisture-tight, it would be a waste of all that good diesel if water got into it . thanks for the video Andris . Sincerely Hollandduck 🇳🇱🦆

[@Ants_Pants]

sure, good idea. ill figure it out

[@hollandduck79]

@@Ants_Pants i love❤ your videos men 👍 . and these are just tips. I don't want to tell you how MUST do it. that's not the response I want to give

[@carlostorres8398]

Very interesting. We just picked up a 1956 D7C that looks nearly identical to this model.

[@Ants_Pants]

Cool. What are you planning to do with yours?

[@darkfactory8082]

Hehe, it reminds me of Andrew, when he started his kanal.. It all started with an old D2 or something if I remember.. You started in 3rd gear.. 😉 Nicey though, it's a happiness that's contageous. I'm sure, there will be projects for it to do, sooner or later. You will figure out all you need, step by step. Da, it's commonly known that dozers are not good on handling side slopes, while it's absolutely true that nothing works on ice! Maybe a heavier machine can crush it although tracked machines are intended to reduce the ground pressure, so it doesn't sink. Woking on slopes in frozen conditions is unadvisable, unless you can scrape the ice layer and get to unfrozen ground. Anyway it's better to do the job on a nicer time of year. It's the same with the ex. Cheer up, you will have your moment of that priceless sensation. Excelent purchase, apparently good machine condition. 😁👍

[@Ants_Pants]

so true, honestly i thought it would handle it fine, but it slided like nothing, 16tons sliding down a hill can be very dangerous

[@everydaywithmenick]

Firstly happy belated birthday buddy. Secondly congratulations on your soviet dozer purchase. It will be super handy for flattening ground out 😄 or major snow clearing with good traction of course. Good to know your making it good with the channel. Top guy with top ideas buddy 👌

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks for the tips! I appreciate it a lot

[@kirk467]

Oh, it’s got the pony motor! That’s cool if it doesn’t break down brother and if it does you can always go to a 12 volt starter! That should help you gather firewood and trees! 👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻 It looks the same size as the Cat D-6! That’s cheap brother, should be a good machine the way you maintain your equipment Andris!

[@Ants_Pants]

ill try to do my best! Thanks Kirk

[@irishmanshamrock8563]

I didn't expect this new toy. You have spent your money well and deserve all the rewards for your hard work. Nice work getting it away from the building and apple tree. Please look after the Soviet chair, it has served you well lol Belated Happy Birthday and thanks for sharing another great video.

[@Ants_Pants]

Lol yes i need to fix it

[@The.Real.Reaper]

I like the dozer and think you did get a good deal. Would have bought it, too. Enjoy it, you will find things to use it for. Happy Birthday.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks 👍

[@ingertilsen-breton4415]

Happy birthday!!! Greetings from New York City.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you !

[@westpoint1233]

Another great video from you sir, the Estonian Camarata/Diesel creek😊 The next time you decide to put in the diesel cocain, please give me a heads up. First I needed to pee, then take a dump just because of that. Thank you, I feel a lot lighter at the moment😊 and keep up the good work.

[@Ants_Pants]

hahaha😂

[@richardbaumeister466]

In America what we do to clean out a fuel tank is when we clean the inside I use a handful of small 10 mm nuts and put them inside the tank and shake the tank with the cleaning solution and nuts to clean the rust from the inside and then keep rinsing the tank so the nuts scrape off the rust and after take the nuts out and use vinegar to remove the last of the rust. You can also strap the tank to a smaller tractors wheel and shake the tank that way as you drive around. Works great!

[@Ants_Pants]

Yes good idea

[@macmroz]

And if you ever install the belt for the alternator, install two pieces of them, one spare somewhere in between the radiator and the engine.

[@Ants_Pants]

Actually, a good idea

[@stevehill4615]

@@Ants_Pants You shouldn't need to remove the radiator (or fan shroud and associated tinware) to replace the alternator belt, stand by the machine next to the alternator, feed the belt into the shroud and hook it over a fan blade then turn the fan by hand whilst "feeding" the belt into the shroud (turn the fan away from you so the belt goes over the top of the fan) until belt is over fan pulley, then from underneath put belt on the crank pulley finally slacken alternator mounting bolts push alternator in towards engine slip belt over pulley and adjust to get correct tension (rule of thumb is 20mm total deflection possible on longest section between pulleys), I use this method on machinery (such as combine harvesters where removing radiators/fan shrouds is impossible) and it always works, sorry if it sounds confusing but can't give a clearer explanation of how it's done, hope this helps.

[@dovydasbalciunas4018]

Hello from Lithuania !!! I have work with same machine and the track tension is atleast for me 39:30 there is grease nipple in that spot (maybe you need change that bolt in to grease nipple) you pump grease for tension. The gearbox level is right under diesel tank there is cover with for easy accessibility bolts. Good luck.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you!

[@stuartcandis1874]

great video guy, HAPPY BIRTHDAY and have a great time with the dozer (smile)

[@Ants_Pants]

hehe, thank you

[@gordonagent7037]

It’s amazing when you buy a piece of equipment that you don’t think you need, how much work on your farm you can do with it. I reckon you will some good videos about this machine. If nothing else, you will have a shit load of fun with it. Just found your channel and wish I had a long time ago, love your humour, happy birthday and now I’m a new subscriber

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you Gordon 👍

[@barbscarrow7300]

Happy Birthday 🥳 Great birthday present can't wait to see what you do with it❤️🇨🇦

[@Ants_Pants]

me too

[@scottcol23]

I just found your channel and I love your videos. Now I have been going though them all, catching up. Keep up the great work. Cheers from New Orleans Louisiana!

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks Scott!

[@haroldhoffman5689]

Well Ants....You gotta give it a name. Crapmaster 2000XL or something like that. You are the Andrew Camarata of Estonia!

[@Ants_Pants]

crapcrusher 1500 haha

[@jeffreyjaspers7764]

You seem like a happy man mr. Ants. Happy birthday and im glad to have contributed indirectly in your present. Happy bulldozing

[@Ants_Pants]

❤👍

[@danielcolby7293]

alright! you ARE gonna build a bulldozer garage, looking forward to that also, please film the cleaning, the painting, love the longer videos and very cool slide, ice on the ground but ice in your veins as well!! maybe

[@Ants_Pants]

haha yes, sure will

[@ih8s8n]

They are a bit pricy, much like the Colby valves I recommended on one of the last videos, but they make a segmented v belt that you can adjust the length and you might be able to install one of those without ripping the whole front end off. Of course they are not as durable as the regular v belts but it might save you a bunch of work.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks for the info, i just thought maybe there is a way around it

[@ih8s8n]

@@Ants_Pants well I guess it depends on how much you need those lights. The engine will run without an alternator for sure but those lights might kill the batteries fairly quickly. I just wanted you to have the option if you needed the alternator but but wanted to avoid ripping the whole front end off to change a belt. Thanks again for all your great content. Do you live near Donn DIY? If so, it would be cool to see a collaboration one day! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@bobwebber8521]

Like your light hearted attitude and 'what if' problem solving. I feel sure you will figure out the track tension soon. Best regards from New Zealand.

[@Ants_Pants]

Hehe. Thank you my friend

[@stevewoodw]

The soil will only be about three or four inches thick with frost when it's cold and you won't slide much. Grading should be possible. Also, I wouldn't want to admit to watching more 'how to remove rusted bolt videos' than you've had hot dinners but if one snaps, leave some penetrating fluid on for a few minutes and also apply some heat and you'll have a better chance of getting it out in once piece. Also, holding the end of the end of the impact driver on the bolt and vibrating the bolt can dislodge much of the rust. If you're putting bolts back in, threadlocker or even copper grease will help avoid them rusting when they're back. I assume you'll be wire brushing the threads of those that come out so they go back in easier.

[@Ants_Pants]

Mhm, yes that's right

[@ruebchen]

Thanks Andris!❤

[@comfort_in_discomfort]

I bet that's the first time the engine block has seen a laser, other than possibly a targeting one. Good stuff.

[@Ants_Pants]

😅

[@cferguson3368]

Lift Arc has has several videos lately about the differences in expensive & inexpensive welders.

[@Ants_Pants]

Vevor sent me a mig welder just the other day, i will test that one out, it was retailing for about 350 $

[@cferguson3368]

@@Ants_Pants That sounds like one of the models they tested & posted a video on. They compared it to a several thousand dollar welder. The review gives goods & bads, but overall gave it a thumbs up for price range.

[@Furrylittleproblem12]

Dude, that thing is a beast! Can't wait to see you put it to good use. Happy birthday!

[@Ants_Pants]

me too, thanks

[@maturefox1]

... or in a while, crocodile! You are a playing child in a way, but you don't really play games, do you? This is just wonderful - congrats on the purchase of this new toy! I hope you'll have lots if fun with it - it will be just fine! Greetings from Germany from the silver fox, David 😉🦊

[@Ants_Pants]

hehe, i'm sure i will, thank you David

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guy. I thought this is going to be your new snow plow maybe you should weld some nocks on the tracks so you don't slide side way's. Just a idea 💡.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you ! :)

[@diggiz22]

I just discovered your channel tonight. You are a crack up. I have subscribed and await some more entertaining videos 😅

[@Ants_Pants]

Yay! Thank you!

[@GaryPArmstrong]

I like your videos and have joined your channel. Like how you do leave your mistakes in as it makes it a more real version of a backyard KZbinr. Cheers

[@Ants_Pants]

Backyard youtuber 😂 That's perfect. Thanks mate

[@GaryPArmstrong]

Just like me mate cheers to you and your channel looking forward to your videos.

[@davesworkshop2714]

What a great machine. It just needs some flame throwers ahead of the tracks to melt the ice 😀

[@Ants_Pants]

hahaha

[@franz357]

OMG, you are really "Andrew-Camarating" yourself big time with this new piece of equipment ! Unfortunately the Soviet chair didn't make it safely through the video... RIP ! 😆 Matt from Demolition Ranch has his famous saying "don't tell Mere" (his wife), now you're gonna have to let us know who we don't have to tell ! 😉 Jätku from France, Baltic friend ! 🍻

[@Ants_Pants]

haha, i will just say that my friend parked it there for a couple of days lol

[@genegoodman5233]

First time I’ve ever seen someone use an impact chisel to get dirt off of equipment. That dirt has got to be79 years old. Just found your channel and yes I subscribed. That will add $.30 to your income, you’re the only person I’ve ever heard tell how much you were paid. I think you should let the dozer set until the ice melts to avoid a costly accident. Stay safe

[@Ants_Pants]

Your probably right. If the tracks freeze and i take off then the track links can snap. Glad you liked the video. Take care

[@bigbenjit]

Amazing! Work can wait. Must watch now!

[@Ants_Pants]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@piker9852]

Happy late Birthday. I watch a few channels like your but no one has your great sense of humor. Love it. Look forward to see what you flatten with your new toy.

[@Ants_Pants]

I appreciate that!