We pull the Big Cat D8K in the shop and found some surprises with it and Kevin! What did we find!

[@roswald392]

Thank you for your content. I have a 68' D7E 48A series, former Army 75E, that I've been working to get in good enough shape to do some work on my property. Massive cleaning of everything, new exhaust manifold, refurbished turbo and connecting parts, repaired radiator, repaired air cleaner, replaced right track chain, new gauges, replaced equalizer bar bridge on right side, got all the grease zerks working, full service... Need to learn how to adjust brakes, and clutches. Just me and my bobcat on the lawn. I envy your shop and tools. I am grateful for what I learn watching you guys.

[@idessaoutlaw]

I've been running my 68 Cat D7E 48A series dozer for a long time before the Internet existed, and found the factory Caterpillar shop manuals to be the key must have items to own.. Most of the old Cat D7E mechanics are just about gone now, and it's nice to have younger men like Clint and his sons with C&C to help keep these old time machines like new and working just as Cat designed them to.. also, since the Cat dealers don't work on the older iron anymore..😎👌

[@moman0166]

All D8 wouldn’t look right if they were not yellow. Ever since I was a kid I loved watching the big old Cat move so much soil or clearing timber. We had the farm fields terraced and the D8 could make one push and there was enough soil to make that section of terrace.

[@youngmike8645]

I learned how to operate a dozer on a a 1974 D8K. I miss those dozers so much. The owner sold them to a mine in Nigeria. The D342 engine made my morning every morning. You could idle it down so low to where you could tell what cylinder was fireing and the sound of the precombustion chamber at low idle it always sounded like a bucket of big bolts being shaken around. I made 2 vinyl stickers for each side of the cab. One side said KILLDOZER and the other was CATerkiller. Both with the triangle under CAT and KILL. The old man made me scrape them off before he took them to port to be shipped out in fear of his old dozers ending up in a blood diamond mine and being able to recognize his machines. At the time I was 27 when he sold them and when I loaded them up on the Lowbed for the last time I cried. I took care of those D8s as if they were my own. This video was bitter sweet for me to watch. Lots of memories. The last video I commented on was talking trash on Deere dozers and you weren’t kidding when you said that if I was a fan of yellow iron stay tuned. You hit the me precisely in the feels with this old piece of iron. I know exactly how that old piece of greasy yellow iron smells. Can’t wait till I get a business of my own up and running so I have the need/excuse to have one of these pieces of history in the stable for real work. Stick that power restricting emissions nonsense in the dumpster, I’ll take the old 🇺🇸 made “real CATs” any day of the week. Old man Sonny (RIP) who picked out the pair of D8s when he was a young mechanic in the early 70s told me that the difference between CAT and all the other dozers is that you can rebuild the CAT almost indefinitely as to where a Komatsu or something similar will stress and fatigue and be scrap. USA 🇺🇸 made steel and CATerpillars expansive parts network will keep you running. One other word of wisdom is if you want to make it in construction it’s CATs and dogs. (CATerpillar and MACK)

[@tennysoncason772]

Mechanical competence is satisfying.

[@motor2of7]

I envy your ability to dig into these projects without hesitation. There’s such a huge raft of skills needed to be successful in your business and you guys have them all.

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[@jimwestfall8707]

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[@arthurjennings5202]

I worked for Energy Industries, a company in Corpus Christi, Tx that was a subsidiary of B. D. Holt, the Caterpillar dealership. We built gas compressors to pump natural gas to pipeline pressure of 1200 to 1500 PSI. The "G"342 was the smallest direct connected engine we used. The thing was bullet proof. The Cat shop was next door, and there were a lot of D8Ks running through the shop for overhauls, and rail and roller rebuilds. We even built up the pads. Interstate 37 had been completed a few years earlier and a lot of used Cat iron had been used on that project. The D9 used the D353 engine which kept the 8" stroke and upped the bore to 6.25". Max power was at 1200 RPM on all of Cat's 6.25 x 8 engines with a V8 (D or G379, D = diesel, G = Natural Gas) V12 (D or G398) and a V16 (D or G399). The shop had jib cranes, overhead cranes A frame cranes everywhere. Old iron, all of it heavy iron, now long gone. Love your videos. She's a big old gal, but she scampers pretty good.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

That’s cool Thanks

[@CorvetteBill364]

Please keep it Yellow Clint. Just have to keep that great piece of American Iron . One look and you know that is a Caterpillar !

[@petenolte4192]

I like you Clint you are not afraid to get your hands dirty and the knowledge you and Kevin possess is truly amazing. Thanks for another great video

[@jimmytew9468]

Great job! As for the color, you can paint a John Deere any color you want but a CAT is YELLOW!

[@Richard-C]

Kevin miss the best part of the job, the start up and drive around, hopefully he will be back in the next one 👍👍👌

[@patrickcolahan7499]

The sound of that engine reminds me of my first mechanic job. I traveled around the world as a field service rep working on Enterprise diesel engines. 15" Bore and 21" Stroke. They came in inline 6, and V 12, 16 and 20 cylinders. Turned a 450 RPM at full speed. The V configs ran a 12 inch thick, 8 foot diameter flywheel. Used for main ship propulsion, electrical generation and we had gas units that were used for Natural Gas pumping stations on huge pipelines. Very cool engines to work on. Love the work you guys do. Thanks so very much for sharing.

[@greypoet2]

Visited my brother at a Natural Gas pumping station. Found him sitting with his feet in a cylinder grinding a ridge off. BIG motors! lol

[@larryshillings6672]

Reminds me of my last romantic experience, let's see, when was that, I don't recall.

[@bluegrallis]

I had a job once, skim cutting the bottom off a bunch of bearing caps. We took them back to the Nat Gas pumping station and a guy took us up on top of this BIG V 12 engine. The caps were for the cam shaft and he told us how they ran piano wire front to back to pick up the original bore location, put the cut down caps on and rebored it, so the cam sat basically in the original position.

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@bluegrallis ol timer stuff 👍🇺🇸

[@merrymanrc]

That D8 still lot's of life in her the engine sounds great for her age.

[@davidpayne2880]

Nothing sounds like a big slow turning Cat engine just working as designed. Just raw torque.

[@benrosenbaum2962]

you know it's a big sucker when you break out the ladder to get on the tracks. Impressive machine.

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

Hope we can see this CAT with its blade pushing some dirt. Well done.

[@JamesNeal-n9r]

You guys are awesome. That Cat D8K is a monster! Make it camo in color. Kevin does such a good job with the paint.

[@redrickvann9877]

Another great video, That is definitely a huge chunk of iron, like you said. I have always liked watching these big beasts work. Thanks again for sharing. I think that it would look good in camo.

[@hermanschepers4739]

45:01 Cloudy with a chance of fumes

[@kentclaxton7230]

That tap trick was awesome. I have never seen that before. 👋

[@gtnaylor5870]

Love the sound of those "Old" big cats! You can hear the power. Just you running it around I could feel the power. Thanks! Brings back old memories! 1959 Euclid with a DD. A big cat. And huge Cummins in a dump truck.

[@davidperry970]

Putting that pin in with the porta power was pretty slick.

[@johnhampson7]

Grill looked better than new. I think your old man did a good job razing you Clint.

[@OldVermontGuy]

Greetings from No VT - My vote for Mr. Kevin DeVinci's talents is for the Desert Tan. Awesome and gigantic piece of old iron, what a beast, but soooooo beautiful.

[@t1259sw]

I seen the missing bolts when you drove it in the shop. I'm part of the 57% that have subscribed.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks

[@johnbulla8708]

FINE LOOKING HELP THERE. NICE PICE OF WORK. UR CREW DOSE PHENOMENAL JOB ON EVERYTHING U BUILD &REPAIR.

[@donaldhanger9807]

LoveBC skit this morning love your videos America proud. You guys are the best!!!!

[@sshaw7912]

I can't believe the amount of torque that engine has for only 300hp. That is crazy, and when you took it for a test drive. The way that thing jumped geez.

[@robertengster5643]

That Kevin is a cool dude, you should be Quite happy with him. Funny and easy guy to work with.

[@matthewtaylor3308]

It’s amazing how often the forklift is the right tool for the job… 👍

[@trickstothetrades1801]

Love the poor mans tap trick. Wish I would have thought of that years ago working on equipment. But better late than never

[@earlhayes2969]

Poor man's tap ingenious you guys are definitely top notch

[@alanjacobson6673]

Enjoy watching you when you need to make a tool or take that bolt and put slots in it reminds me of the old days when my grandfather had a machine shop fee needed a tool and didn't have one he would make one

[@dougyurecko6500]

Any color Kevin paints it will be good. Nice old big piece of iron. Those 8Ks are beasts...poor kevin got sent home.

[@looklookerlooking]

I don't know if anyone has ever mentioned this before or not, but the music used in your videos is top shelf👍.

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Thanks

[@billtopka2584]

That is one extra large kitty cat.👍😎

[@danielcollier4401]

That big ole cat is going to make someone happy and proud to own her.

[@beyondmiddleagedman7240]

I saw the loose track in the first video. Wondered what was wrong. Now you guys get another chance to coat the shop ceiling with thickened rust proofing. LOL.

[@brianherron5400]

Sounds good for a old tractor, nice 👍.

[@johnbennettwhyhave3378]

Well l used to drive one of these big boys D8 . Used to dig out massive tree stumps with the ripper and push out rock of the ledge after ripping it out in a stone quarry. Also clearing sites for buildings just some of the jobs. From JB Cornwall UK

[@andytaylor3098]

hi guys how can you ever have a bad day with Mr sausage fingers around taking the micky out of you made me choke with laughter and man you sure know your stuff on equipment what a great piece of iron great to watch cheers boys keep it up

[@georgegrieder6089]

I miss those days building road cleaning out pits pushing rock for crusher pulling log loaders helping grapple yarders steer in steep country sharp turns 044 Madill were 105 tons . I do say my faveirote cat! Oh to be young again

[@davidsnyder2000]

I can’t believe the weight of that machine first of all @ 71,000lb without the blade. With the blade you said it’s in the 82,000lb range? That’s nuts! And then you mentioned the bore and stroke of the pistons at 5 3/4”x8” is one massive piston/stroke. That thing is a monster!😄

[@danielashford2430]

Thanks Clint,peace brother…

[@paulneuman2303]

The engine look big to begin but as you guys went on disassembly it became gigantic. Another great video.

[@ronnie6689]

😅😅

[@idessaoutlaw]

The first thing I saw was the two missing bolts on the right rear track frame bracket..😎👌

[@D8PETE]

Great job Clint & C&C team! The old 8K sounds and looks good. Nice job on the front grille.👍 Love these videos.

[@billvandorn5332]

That Grill came out nice, yes? Nothing like a good old brake Bender to make this smooth transitions of the curves and make it look clean and professional!

[@heatherlane9270]

Took my time watching this video - it is a goodie. It still amazes me that I am interested in this heavy machinery industry.

[@Bediasman]

When you guys get bored with fixing all the big stuff, my suggestion for another video is to use some of those Jeep parts and build from ground up a Jeep. Or not, anyway, great videos and thanks for your efforts. Looking forward to all your videos you are sending our way.

[@ronpatterson5483]

Straight pipe so much better, really sounds great!!!! Great old dozer!!!!

[@gayle4804]

Awesome video Clinton lots of work lots of hard work, You got it back on the road again all it needs is some lipstick now

[@peternewman958]

A lot of early Cats were sold as Crawler Tractors to pull farm implements and never did dozer work. That’s all changed now with modern tractor technology.

[@hl8256]

I'm 63 years old and I'd pay good money if you'd let me hang out at the shop. You have some exceptionally cool stuff

[@unopine]

Found my way here from DP, and wanted to say that I really appreciate how thorough you are in explaining the how and why of things- how you got the manifold studs out and why the manifold was manufactured in two pieces are two examples in this video that come to mind. I learn more from watching your videos than I will likely ever put to good use, but I find it all fascinating just the same. Clint, your knowledge of big diesel and heavy steel is truly impressive!

[@michaelburton5760]

wow old tractor runs good nothing like a big block kitty nice job men

[@bp4887]

I like the desert camo on the big ones, he did great on that

[@mischef18]

Made for great viewing guys and I am putting in a vote for the desert camo bro, that D7 really popped painted desert camo. Safe travels

[@vicchiapetta4166]

New Cat Yellow is your best choice!!!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Stay tuned

[@justinhenry2249]

The 8K is the dozer I learned to build roads with. Those early dozers really made you work for grade, but rewarded you with reliability. Love the videos Clint, keep it up.

[@danielkennedy1524]

What a great video! Yall did that D-8 proud! Super machine! thanks!

[@thomasbailey8306]

Those old Dozers are a Beast...The Old Girl sounds Good ...Great job and Video...

[@garybrady9531]

love hearing those big things chug under a load yall made her sound so much better,feel better soon looking forward to seeing more on this tractor thanks for taking us along

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks for watching

[@edwingrady6750]

You do awesome work and I love old heavy iron. Keep up the amazing work.👍👍👍👍

[@raycollington4310]

Some skill and talent on show here boys with that grill, poor man's tap and that pin. Well done and thank you.

[@randyadams4664]

Can't beat a straight stack. Excellent channel.

[@clarencewiles963]

See, hear, feel, and respect that power!

[@davidmunro1469]

Well done men. If I was a rich man. That beauty could make me some ponds.❤😊😊😊

[@gslenaway]

I've been subscribed since day one. Never miss the entertainment that Clint and Kevin provide. When you fired that old girl up towards the end I swore I could smell the exhaust coming thru my "Smellovision".

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Lol Thanks

[@ianwille5780]

That was crazy to see that big old kitty almost pull a wheelie!!!

[@frankeasterlng3094]

I can’t tell you enough how much I enjoy your videos!! I am amazed at the grill build, it looks fantastic. Thank you for sharing !!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks for watching

[@gordonagent7037]

That engine sounds beautiful, really love this old American iron, great video and content

[@RealJohnWayne]

Hey There C&C Guys, I Hope This Finds You All Well? 🙏 Clinton, I didnt see any comments on what i saw, so I'm going to call your attention to it. When you showed the underbelly and the track pivot arms, they looked exactly like someone's hands in yellow gloves, gripping that shaft with their fingers. I've always had the gift of seeing things in everyday life, that no one else seems to see, not until I call their attention to it. I'm old enough to remember when the D8 was the BIG Dawg! As I'm a newbie, and still trying to get caught up on things, is Kevin your oldest son, with Hunter and Tucker following? I hope y'all have a good one! "Nothing Runs Like A Deere" 🦌 👍 🇺🇸

[@Jeremy-de2of]

The desert tan was awesome that big kitty would look sharp great video as always men

[@thomasleonard1846]

That’s a large Dude! D-8

[@josephbeaudoin1299]

I ripped a lot of rock with a D 8 K and well as a D 8 H . The K was the first D 8 That didn't have a pony Motor to start it . 👍👍

[@latisimusd]

Track spin & wheelies with the D8 - cool fun!😁

Sounds better than before leaving it straight yes 😊

[@mikeyoung5211]

It's wonderful, wonderful battery power guns.

[@selky_smooth]

Should put a piece of timber between the jack and the Chassis of the D8. Steel on Steel Slips

[@stanwooddave9758]

That Grille looks awesome, nice job on design and install.

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Thanks 👍

[@csnelling4]

Very nice truck Clint . Thanks for the video 👌😎

[@timn1118]

Great idea on the tool box lift!! Forklift for the win!

[@williambradford1467]

The straight-piped roar of the startup, combined with the wheelies you were popping in the parking lot with that gigantic hunk of iron, really make me smile! It's almost the same feeling I got as a kid watching the Saturn V rocket launches; very good stuff. Thanks for the ride!

[@donalddehaven3229]

This was another educational video and that is one sweat machine. I look forward to the next one on the blade.

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Thanks

[@Dennismelnychuk]

Old Cat yellow is what they look the best with black hydraulic cylinders. You guys should've gotten an exhaust elbow from a D8H, it would've looked so much neater.

[@christineelliott6063]

Great video.Hope Kevin don’t be gone too long.He is a great mechanic and a hoot .

[@MrMan5014]

Even though they were a slow turning engine, they produced massive torque and they would burn lots of fuel doing it..that being said they were a very productive tractor and performed as well or better than every other tractor in their day!..I pray that you come across a D9H in the future that you can shine up on the channel!!..😍

[@glennspreeman1634]

you guys' knowlege, ingeniuity and work ethic are amazing!!

[@ossbrewer9285]

Awesome job on the grill way better than the factory one

[@larrywhitaker4667]

Will be watching for the track video

[@RobRoorda]

I was automotive technician for 20 plus years until my back got very bad.I would suggested that you use a brazing tip. If give great heat at the nut,it doesn't transfer heat to the bolt that you may have to drill. Just my 2 cents 😂😂

[@64marine]

Appx 48:30 that thing lifted 1/2 the track off of the ground when power forward was hit. Nice !

[@daniele.woodhead1218]

Clint, there's nothing sounds better than Hearing a Big CAT roar , never been on any K's mostly G's we run the D8'S with rakes , KG blades in forestry work so use push blades, the one rare cat was D2 don't see many of them anymore. As always God bless y'all & Happy Thanksgiving to y'all from Gaffney South Carolina viewer 🙏❤️💯

[@ShawneeTrail-s6g]

I use to run my own business called Cajun Dozen in So. Illinois. I'm enjoying you giving your employees a hard time..lol. I'm old now..lol

[@ShawneeTrail-s6g]

If I lived close I'd come over and hangout with you guys. I miss playing in the dirt..lol

[@Bryanja81]

Hey Clint, got my new AVM hubs installed last night and was pleasantly Surprised to discover that they are 1/4 turn. Awesome. Thanks again.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Yep always

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Clinton great video! You and Kevin did one heck of a job building the grill, true craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@37903eral]

The old girl deserves the old cat yellow paint, Old school tractor, old school paint. With old school decals. Nice to see you doing things the right way. Enjoy your videos 👍😉🇺🇲.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Stay tuned

[@earlhildebran1733]

Excellent video Clint.😀

[@fastcomechanical7449]

I was a kid and we owned a fleet of D8H .very similar to K .we did major overhaul on them .loved this video after 40 years

[@richardwalters1803]

Just love the big Cats, can't wait until you find a nice D9h to work on. Great video

[@boe4448]

Very nice machine. Thank you! Boe