Caterpillar D8n ripper repair.

Pulling a cylinder eye pin out of a Cat D8n that the customer said wouldn't take grease.

[@lukecreaser8796]

A trick I learned a few years ago that has helped me numerous times with pins that won’t take grease, adapt a hand pump porta-power into the 1/8” pipe thread. The oil from the porta-power will clear out the stuck pin easier than grease. Re-install grease fitting and most times the issue is resolved!

[@chunkyharper9467]

I've took the greese tube out and removed a lil greese put some diesel in place of the removed greese and it worked. Grandpas idea

[@darrensydorko4976]

Oh thank you so much! I’m definitely doing this for the swing frames on my D8K

[@mikeshultz1007]

I have done similar things before to clean out grease fittings and pathways.

[@calumanderson5617]

Not only the outfit are meticulous about their equipment, but they sure know a great mechanic when they know you Warren !!, Thank you for the video Warren.👍

[@rickhicks3477]

A pound of grease will save a ton of steel. 👍👍

[@Prariedog]

Basic maintinence will always save on the pocket book. .thanks for sharing Warren

[@michaelmcdonald6727]

Hey Warren, you probably know this but they make larger air hammers. When we had things that wouldn’t come out on the F4, we would get the 9x out. That would usually do the trick. If it didn’t then we called the machine shop and went on to another job. Your a great expert journeyman mechanic. Thanks for sharing your videos.

[@Jacweninger]

No really never would have guessed that

[@cstew8355]

@@Jacweninger 🐓

[@Bryanja81]

Always fun watching you work Warren. I’ve learned a LOT. And it’s nice knowing there’s other people out there with common sense!

[@masongillespie4360]

Warren your videos have really helped me with equipment diagnosis when problems arise. Not that I couldn’t figure things out before but your videos have made me much faster and more accurate finding issues. Your videos have helped me a ton thank you!!

[@edniemyjski3303]

hey warren the best investment i bought last year was a Milwaukee m18 grease gun with a clip on end it makes greasing equipment a lot more enjoyable you can run 10 tubes of grease with one charge with the m18 5 battery.

[@petepeeff5807]

Yeah, just dont try and clean a stuck fitting in low range. It makes enough pressure to split the pump housing. It's out of warrnty too.🙄🙄☹😫

[@TYSuggested]

We use pneumatic ones, work great too.

[@zukowski2023]

Those are the clients a guy likes to do work for, the ones who know to call well in advance of something becoming a "big bill" to fix. Your right (as usual Warren) guy who look after their gear, make money and have no problem making sure they can keep making money by spending the time to keep their equipment maintained. Those pins can be a pleasure or a complete chore to fix when they start being grease "non-compliant". I had a wheel lift on a wrecker (one of several I had to look after for a fleet), it had a main pin on the wheel lift that just would not come out no matter what we did. I had to fabricate a mini hydraulic press with a 10 ton port-a-power to finally press it out (worked like a hot damn).. I just don't understand why grease is an issue for some guys, it's like you can ask them to do anything else with no issue, but geez grease the truck and that's a big problem (mind you they are not the ones paying the service bill, so that says a lot). Thanks for dragging us along and again congratulations on the 100K subscribers! I see you got a mag mount for the camera again (thanks for that, was getting a bit sea sick there...lol). Cheer Warren, Stay Safe & Thank You again!

[@robbybachmann332]

Hope your well up there in PG John.

[@zukowski2023]

@@robbybachmann332 Hanging in there, winter is slowly becoming spring according to the wood peckers...lol Stay Safe yourself Sir!

[@KEE13_65]

Thanks Warren from up here in BC

[@twistin140]

Thanks for the second video today..... this one i got to watch right away. really enjoy your videos Warren. Hit that like button folks!

[@salvageman1983]

You need to carry one of those hand held butane torches and melt that old grease out. Lot of time pull the grease fitting out, put some heat in, replace fitting and fill with grease. New grease pushes out the old mush.

[@thomasschanz7783]

Dear Warren, please run for president! You know how to analyze a problem and then find the most cost-effective solution without wasting money on BS. More power to you!

[@died4us590]

This old rig looks pretty well taken care of considering some of the one's you have worked on look a bit rougher. Thanks for another great video Warren. God bless y'all.

[@ElvicFarms]

Another Warren feature film! Thank you Warren! Appreciate the amazing content!

[@rdecoster1]

You make Great videos!! You always fix things in a way that makes the equipment work like new. No matter how complicated you find the root cause and then correct it. Could not believe how clean the cab was on that old Cat.

[@philglover2973]

Thanks Warren thanks for your time and consideration top job very informative regards from England 🇬🇧🇺🇸🚜🚜🚜🚜

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video Warren glad to see the pin came with the air hammer. Another project fixed and done stay safe.

[@kevinsiedschlag429]

Found sometimes pull zerk go in hole with torch n burn old grease out, but won't work if rubber or plastic seals on end of pin. Not a cat or crawler man, but could have you talked a track pad off for clearance of pin??

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Looks like the yellow pads had the taller grouser bars, the older pads had extra pieces welded on. The Ripper pin didn’t look big until you stuck your hand in the bore. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, time and videos. I really appreciate it.

[@timkelley8775]

Warren congratulations on 100k subscribers

[@mongomay1]

Thanks Warren, Save those old screwdrivers in a box/bucket, shape the ends into flat and sharp ends, then heat it to bend into a 45 or 90 degree angle (quench in oil) and have some custom tools instead of buying more. Use for cleaning grooves, pulling hoses, grabbing o-rings etc. Consider it shop recycling.

[@Lunchbox1114]

I use one bent in a 90 for duo cone seal installs

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

The sprockets bolt on that dozer. I bet that makes replacing them much easier than the last ones you did. Thanks Warren!

[@peteparker7396]

All the newer dozers are bolt on sprockets now. It’s just those old machines. But the old ones lasted a lot longer.

[@bowman7823]

Congrats on 100k subs, mad respect for your hard work and I really appreciate the knowledge shared watching the videos keep it up... and don't listen to the haters you are in a league of your own

[@dondiego2262]

I suspected there was something wrong with the bushing. Felt sure you were going to have to replace it.. I;m glad itworked out that easy for you Warren. On to the next.

[@Bodhranarama]

Great to see some well maintained plant. Thanks Warren.

[@BobTheBreaker9]

Saw Warren using a regular hammer and thought: does he not have the air hammer with him? With out fail 30 Seconds later: "let's get the air hammer" lol

[@ronalddibbern3728]

When I was in the navy so long ago the boilers had bronze sliding feet that because of the heat and time would often happen would not except grease,we solved the problem by connecting a porta power to the geese fitting hole and used that to open the slots for grease to flow.

[@markreetz1001]

Good dozer work, Warren. We'll take an easy one once in a while!

[@philstreeter9703]

Great video Warren. I like your reasoning process. That's why your a great mechanic. Keep up the great work. We love your channel.

[@billw4746]

I hear Warren is going to Wyoming. Maybe he should setup a shop in the Portland area. I got an email from the state that the Portland area is going CARB compliant in 23. Just another nightmare for us motor carriers. Fortunately I am a hotshot carrier and I don`t live the Portland area. The rest of the time I am farming and repairing equipment. Some of the same type of equipment that Warren repairs.

[@bekkamwillis2561]

Now the videos are rollin. Love it Warren

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Thanks for sharing buddy love watching you said they put new pads on some of the track and you showed how much thinner the old ones were the old ones also had welded on growser bars

[@andrewgracey3903]

U need a Milwaukee 18v grease gun sir its a life saver! im in Ireland and the amount of rust wee get around pins this has pulled me out many of holes

[@garyharrington5300]

I used to cut a Groove in the pin ,helps to not let the dirt in

[@Ellfyn]

One thing I learned while in the air force on grease fitting is to stick a paper clip inside or .042 safety wire and see if you can clear out the fitting works most of the time

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Warren 😃 thanks for the video, you got lucky getting the pin out, nice fix mate, and your right about people keeping more on top off the maintainance as things get more expensive, although they'll still be some that just run em to a standstill same as they've always done, you can't educate PORK I guess,lol. Stay safe mate, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.

[@terryrogers1025]

Thanks for the ride along, always nice to see how you approach a problem and get it resolved.

[@parker1ray]

The yellow have longer growser pads stock and the others had extenders welded to them.

[@thomasbailey8306]

The older CATS were Great Machines. All this new stuff is JUNK...Ive been operating sense I was 16 yrs old. And Im 57 now. And I would much rather run an older one. The one new one I like is the John Deeres 850 K LGP. Before The DEF. Systems. Though I have to say in my experiences around the DEF systems. The John Deeres, and kobelcos, they have more figured out then the CATS do. Thats just my opinion. Great job on the pin. I hate it when the pins dont take grease. I grease my own machines that I operate that way I know whats going on with them. Great Video Warren...

[@heavymachinery2843]

Lovly caterpillar wrenchin keep on wrenchin warren 👍👍

[@jackking5567]

You don't realise how massive those dozers are until seen close up!

[@Bryanja81]

I bought one of those grease zerk injector tool things. I don’t know what it’s called. Fill it with penetrating oil, put it on the zerk that won’t take grease and smack it with the Tonya Harding. It injects the penetrating oil into the fitting and loosens it up.

[@peteparker7396]

A lot of times, if it’s plugged up solid it will pull the head off of the zerk. Don’t ask me how I know that 🤣

[@williamingle1684]

Well done!

[@charlesmccormick4443]

Ive used the air grease guns and they just do not produce the pressure an old manual hand pump gun will ,with the long handle , and using the grease fitting hose ends that are larger an grip better than the ends that come on the hand guns helps also , the ends Im talking about you could screw the top of the end off , change ends with the gripping jaws and it was rebuilt , new jaw ends . A drill bit cleans spring shackle pins out the best , doesnt take them long to plug completely tight .

[@kennethkaczypenski6224]

Used to have an old scissor jack I got out of an old junker car for those tight spots.

[@bcbloc02]

Man fixing machines so they take grease keeps these things out of my machine shop for repairs! 😂

[@henrymichaelwilson8107]

Hello Warren there most be some rust on that pin. We get this trouble all the time. It's called lack of grease.

[@rangeroverl322]

Top job Warren 👍👍

[@karl6989]

Great job Warren, question- don't you ever slow down any man your always working I like it thanks Warren for all your hard work

[@jaygraham5407]

I like the copper Never Seize best. It doesn't seem to dry out like the aluminum.

[@blacksmoke5009]

You got a get lucky once in awhile lol! Good job done !👍

[@Terry_Baker]

Awesome video as usual Warren!

[@peteparker7396]

That is a slick old N. Those rails kinda looked like new. They are good dozers and I doubt you can find many that clean. Personally? I like the series III R’s better. Even with the electronics.

[@olspanner]

I miss your dogs Warren . Trust all are OK.

[@mikemartin2305]

Porta power works great.

[@maxmacdonald7174]

Nicely done thank you.

[@davidhudson5452]

Fine Machine

[@DavidGrassSr]

Love to watch you work on things one thing tho , i wish for YOUR sake you would keep some kind of hearing protection on yr truck. I know its a pain in the ass and its lot of trouble but believe me Air Hammers , beating on steel ,big diesel motors WILL take away your hearing ... How do i know, now wearing Two Hearing Aids because of it ? I know yoúe heard it all before, See Ya

[@mikecarlson5146]

Also needs to get a couple pairs of safety glasses

[@emiliosolis5056]

Congratulations on 100 thousand subscribers.

[@russellrankin7980]

Thanks for sharing.

[@edneialmeida7612]

Boa noite muito top serviço máquina amigo

[@JoeSmith-lp9ol]

Battery powered grease. Now everything gets greased. They are great!

[@gerardmccarthy2432]

wonder if tou cut a groove in the pin where the zerk is with a 4" grinder or die grinder. I did that on my machine and worked out fine. the grease will seep out

[@jamescole1786]

3/27/22; Another great...but kinda easy..video fixin a 'bowel congestion' on that CatD8N rear hydraulic ripper grease zerk stoppage, left side. Last time it was right side, same story. Great you figured out issue, best way to get (giant) roll pin out of casting to see [old?] grease had ...co-agulated? , solidified...in the flow channel & blocked new grease from flowing into its grease lube passage. So what type of grease was customer using which solidifies over x period of time? Did someone substitute an inferior brand of grease earlier which does not have the longevity, temperature, heat range to be effective? Can you mention what grease you recommend, use in your tractor, truck & now, that big fork lift you have? Also, hey, where was the scenic camera shots of that landscape?? Ya know, we armchair YT viewers like to see the beautiful farming pasture you see. So yup, show us some mud, miles & miles of good 'Ole farming soil !👍👍👍🧑‍🔧😊

[@onemoredeadman]

Interesting as always, pretty serious farming when you're using machinery like that to till. Milwaukee grease gun on the wish list?

[@garysoykin2783]

Get yourself one of those Milwaukee battery operated grease guns they’re awesome you’ve probably already have ☝️

[@kw900lkevin]

darn track in the way

[@davidwalk9045]

You should get a pneumatic grease gun, you already had the air hose out and they're not very expensive....

[@CAPNMAC82]

Ah, the gold CAT days, before they moved all the plants to PRC

[@oxboustrophe1392]

I wonder if the grease hole was accessible when the pin was half out. Might have popped open if greased then, or been available for cleaning.

[@johndemeen5575]

Just wondering, you have not had your furry face friends with lately. They staying at home? Thanks from.St. Paul Minnesota.

[@Jpaydirt]

put some safety glasses......................ask me how I know☻

[@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353]

Safety 3rd

[@jeffdymarczyk4413]

With grease gun under pressure someone lifting piston up and down slowly.As a operator you get grease a machine Twice a day.

[@cliffparker69]

Them yellow track pads had factory cast growsers the black where home made probably found it cheaper to make than buy

[@andrewjoyce7789]

Nice job Warren!

[@elroyelblander6277]

👍👍 thanks for another video..see ya on the next one 👍👍

[@jakemallory4239]

How are you doing sir? hope its well, thank for the vids.

[@bigunone]

Watched ICWELDING have to use a welding lance to cut a hole through a pin the other day. Then he broke the base out of his air hydraulic jack. Upshot tool him three days to get the pin out

[@scottsand2317]

I seen that as well! My opinion is he used to small of diameter of rods and a little short but that said he did use up more than 50 rods!!

[@bigunone]

@@scottsand2317 He did say he was the only one in the area that did this kind of work and that they had to travel to get the rods, so longer ones may not have been available. I am sure when he was getting near the middle he was wishing for longer rods

[@ryanjohnson4320]

I must have completely missed if you had said, but whatever happened to your helper Trent?

[@craigsmith8217]

I was wondering why you didn't take off a pad so you could push the pin on thru.

[@JACKATTACKED]

👍

[@G-Man-kc2nm]

Nice work Warren. What’s the fuel prices out there? Our diesel is $4.99 gal. I’m ordering locking gas and diesel caps for my stuff. Thanks for the video.

[@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353]

5.50 in Oregon and up to 7 a gallon for diesel in CA

[@G-Man-kc2nm]

@@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353 See there are real pirates! They don’t have ships, just desks in Washington! They all need to be removed, dam communist!

[@paulsvensson5247]

Here in Sweden we have to pay around $11a gallon, not so funny. 😫

[@G-Man-kc2nm]

@@paulsvensson5247 It’s a shame you are paying that ridiculous amount. Your government loves to over tax everything.

[@paulsvensson5247]

@@G-Man-kc2nm Our problem is that swedish goverment alwais will show the rest of the world how good and clever Sweden are. And is alwais the taxpayer that will suffer.

[@nigelpoland755]

What camera did you end up getting? Nice to have this to watch while having Sunday lunch!

[@robbosma515]

Need to get urself a milwaukee grease gun life saver

[@trevormansfield6740]

Did you get the opportunity to sort the clutch out on the 8430? I remember you saying it was a long drive away??

[@f0rumrr]

I remember this story of people in China that thought changing the oil in their cars was a waste of time, they just go buy a new one. Fuckin madness.

[@nightstorm9128]

Take one of the track plates off to get the pin out...

[@terrellscaife2411]

So I’m wondering why you don’t ride with your dogs anymore

[@robertambrose1168]

I got a tool from Napa you fill it up with Marvel Mystery Oil put it on the grease fitting and hit it with a hammer blows at bullshit out save time and aggravation

[@willcojak9650]

just warm it up a little.

[@donpampel3332]

Warren. Where's your ear muffs. You make my ears hurt. with that air gun.

[@280813jb]

Thanks for the video Warren. Are they ripping agricultural land?

[@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353]

Yes

[@patrickgronerjr4117]

@@westerntruckandtractorrepa1353 Looks like those replacement pads have forged grouser bars that are bigger than the originals. Love your channel. Thanks

[@zynxmynx69]

1080p?

[@blake9361]

good vid warren

[@willcojak9650]

Heat that pin up.

[@rexgexnortowmader5165]

Sunday Ad Revenue

[@appercumstock3017]

Time for an Q&A Session..?!

[@victorcercone1909]

Any mechanic in south suburbs of Chicago that can install my rebuilt injection pump on my case skid steer? It’s in my garage mechanic that took it apart left state for family emergency. Thanks in advance

[@mikegarrett861]

Cordless dewalt grease gun needed.......!

[@Thebassguru84]

I have one and love it

[@edadpops1709]

Week ends with Warren . Sweeet