Will it Start - 1956 Caterpillar No.12

[@jbj27406]

Those Caterpillar 12's are pure iconic industrial art. Great video. Great motor grader. Thank you.

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching- they are great old graders

[@sunsetranch9780]

Those old blades can do a lot of work !!! I've surprised a few people with the amount of work they can do 👍

[@Fatamus]

Watched it again and it is still just as good as the first time

[@troyduncan7257]

Good to see another machine being saved from the scrap yard. Good job son.

[@ironman3406]

Thanks Dad!

[@briangraham540]

Good job ,fixing and restoring old equipment !

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for taking the time to watch the video Brian.

[@superjamesmccluskey]

super...super....james

[@johnheard2814]

Just a quick reminder to save those knuckles . Be sure and keep the console full of gear oil. If it is a bit low it tends to make it kick alot harder. Good luck. I ran one like it for years.

[@ironman3406]

Thanks once it’s home it’ll get a full service and making sure that gear box is is proper is definitely on the list. Thanks for stopping by and checking the video out.

[@Fatamus]

Be sure to shut off gas line and let the pony run out of gas before shutting off the mag switch. Not sure if you knew but that is the major killer of pony motors gas washed out oil and then drops the pin in the main bearing.

[@ironman3406]

@@Fatamus hey thanks for the note Dan, you are absolutely right and I always do shut the gas off - in the video I just used the mag switch but after all the filming I started the pony again and ran the carb out of gas before leaving it.

[@Fatamus]

@@ironman3406 Sorry was hesitate to say anything but I'm working on 4 ponys with that problem... and No I just got them that way 😂 Stay safe.

[@Fatamus]

@@ironman3406 Boy I feel stupid today. I been watching some of your stuff and feel real dumb, I didn't know to whom I was speaking. Me telling you about Cat, I got to laugh now cuz I just learned to spell Caterpillar. I really do like your Vijits There's a lot of good info Thankx. L8er Hozen😂

[@dougkubash8673]

Enjoyed the video! Scary shit when it sounded like it was running away!

[@ironman3406]

Yah it’s never a good feeling when things start to rev up that fast - I should have known better that the rack could have been stuck. Thanks for watching

[@lmfarms4611]

I'm sure you noticed, but please put a flapper valve on the exhaust, so that water can not get down into the engine, great video, love to see the old equipment come back to life, instead of ending up in the scrape yard.

[@ironman3406]

Thank you for checking things out! Yes it has a tin can over it for now to keep the rain out it'll get a flapper eventually. I have a bunch more on the channel with this old stuff, feel free to check them out id appreciate it. Have a great night.

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

Messed with a few that got gummed up between the governor and the rack.. 3208 are good for it if they set for a while. Filter box is a gasket, pretty much the same as factory! She's ALIVE!!!! Looks like she's in pretty good shape too👍😎

[@ironman3406]

First thing I should have looked at was the rack, I know better haha, but it was pumping a bit of fuel when I was bleeding things so it threw me off. It does sound really good and it’ll be a nice piece one I’ve gone through it.

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

@@ironman3406 it's in need shape! Most of them around here are 99% worn out, rusted out and might kinda run if you are lucky

[@slagcat]

Never thought I would have seen one these 12's a gin in my life after Operating one for Seventeen years

[@ironman3406]

They are a solid old grader. Thanks for checking it out!

[@pinwizz69]

New sub here. Your awesome cab delivery vid on Squatch253 is how I became aware of your channel. How you and Diesel Creek Matt are 3 of the old construction equipment channels I watch. Matt has a grader, I can't remember the brand but it's rare he disassembled and restored he name Christine. He recently took it to a steam shovel convention where they were actually operating them and other antique equipment. He just got a 50's era Autocar semi on the road to haul it and other equipment around. He actually makes a living using his old restored equipment on jobs.

[@ironman3406]

Hello there Ronnie - thanks for coming by and sharing the journey with my antique iron. I too watch Matt over at Diesel creek. Really appreciate you subscribing - hope to see you again in future video comments. Thanks again

[@pinwizz69]

@@ironman3406. You will. I love watching you guys doing what I wanted to do as a kid playing with excavation equipment Tonka Toys. Ended up as an Ironworker union welder them Coast Guard Aviation Machinist Mate Flight Mechanic on Grumman HU16e Albatross seaplanes and Sikorski HH52A Seaguard amphibious helos as the hoist operator then almost 40 tears now as a Arcade and pinball games, jukeboxes, pool tables and other amusement coin op equipment technician including circuit board / computer lcd monitors repair technician. Semi-retired now due to being 67 with some health issues so you guys help keep me from collapsing from boredom some days. What you guys do is absolutely fascinating.

[@ironman3406]

@@pinwizz69 well thanks sir - sounds like you had an awesome career regardless!!

[@jamessheppard1697]

That pony motor sounds good.

[@ironman3406]

I was very happy with how it sounded too

[@4051a]

Another Cat alive and kicking

[@ironman3406]

Gotta save em from the wreckers 🍻

[@brianthiele9276]

Nice to find this channel

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for stopping by I appreciate it

[@superjamesmccluskey]

super...james

[@FOXFIREFIXERSCHANNEL]

That's great! Hopefully we'll meet up and turn some wrenches!

[@FOXFIREFIXERSCHANNEL]

Glad to see ol machines being saved! I have a treasure trove... maybe a collaboration in the future? 🤔

[@ironman3406]

I am all for that!! Only thing is I’m a way up here in Canada haha - but i tour around the states to lots of antique equipment shows - nothing is impossible!

[@FOXFIREFIXERSCHANNEL]

@@ironman3406 that's awesome! If you are ever in NC around Pinehurst, hit me up! Would love to shoot a video at the honey hole. I have three projects going right now and full time work so my video uploads have been few and far between!

[@ironman3406]

@@FOXFIREFIXERSCHANNEL talk about bad timing - I was there for a week in Nov 2019! Spent some time at Carthage for the 100 years of progress show for the ACMOC National show I’m on the board so I like to try to make it to all the national shows. I stayed in Pinehurst! I’ll be back though it’s a great show and I made friends with a great folks!

[@kenmccormick3052]

nothing is much better than water!

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching - what do you mean nothing is better than water?

[@Fatamus]

Michael J. Berg did a vijit on 1952 No.12 cat control box good info on the controls. So you know little Ricky B. - cool - ers and coolers of beer.😂

[@ironman3406]

I’ll have to check that out thanks - and yes I know him through KZbin - hoping to get there and meet him one day in the ear future!

[@RickBork]

Number 1 I'll watch after work 👌👍🍻

[@oldamericaniron5767]

I won’t call you out on calling it a pony motor, that’s mostly what I’ve heard it referred to in my life including myself. Just like people calling wire rope cable, I really don’t care. Main thing is saving old equipment.

[@ironman3406]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@byrnejr]

Awesome you got my subscription

[@ironman3406]

Thanks so much I really appreciate that

[@dougcooper6004]

You dont need to bleed it past the fuel injection pumps. The fuel pressure gauge should show in the green on the fuel filter. It's a good idea to crack the drain on the fuel injector housing to get rid of moisture. After starting pony, engage starter pinion then once big engine is turning You need to run it on start then put the compression lever to run. Then when warm put on the fuel. Next turn the gasoline off to the pony and let the carburetor run dry.

[@Dave-1277]

Good content Nathan! Glad I found your channel man! Sweet CAT-TAT on your left forearm brother! Im subscribing for sure.

[@ironman3406]

Well hey thanks for stopping and checking it out. The arm has a dozer and excavator on it the other is a work in progress with a scraper and grader, but thanks again!! Content is spread out just due to my full time job but I do the best I can between work.

[@Fatamus]

Nathan how ya doing? My name is Dan but all my friends call me Fat Dan, They usta call me Big Dan for short but now they call me Fat Dan cuz it carries a lot of weight (as I slap my belly). Good to meet ya and absolutely loved your vijit. Just got a 54 8T and a late 40 9K (them two are about fifteen ticks on my bucket list) n need to get'em home. going to be a hell of a summer. j just keep adding to the bucket list. Come on by and check out my Cordwood House I built - building.

[@ironman3406]

Thanks again for stopping by and taking the time to watch Dan. I am always up for meeting a fellow enthusiast of old Cat iron! Have a great weekend sir.

[@jamessmith7691]

Pretty good pre op but I didn't like the head banging music. Nice old machine.

[@AntiqueEarthMover12]

not sure if you’re aware, or if you looked off camera , but the engine oil is check while running. after it primes the system it sucks it down pretty far should hold 7 gallons total I think. maybe 6. I don’t remember

[@ironman3406]

Hey thanks for checking out the video. I pulled the dipstick before starting it to make sure that it had oil in it before I went any further, it was well over the full mark. It was right where it needed to be after it was running.

[@merlinlong833]

Yes, check with the engine running

[@ironman3406]

@@merlinlong833 as per the above reply I did check it after it was running. Even though it says to check it running I still like to pull it first to make sure there is oil in it.

[@Fatamus]

Last one (lire😂) JPayDirt dose a lot with old equipment.... He has must know info on grading how to and is easy to understand the old school grading .

[@Murphyslawfarm]

G'day Ironman youtube never told me about this video mate.

[@ironman3406]

Hey Murph / thanks as always for watching man!

[@paulsilva3346]

6:50, I'm squirming in my chair, did ya/will ya add the Pony engine oil.? 20:00 ya did shut down the Pony by fuel valve.? I'm a spoiled & dedicated by SQUATCH 253 follower, nice D2 cab find...

[@ironman3406]

I did add oil to the starting engine off camera and yes I always shut my starting engines down with the fuel shut off. Thanks for coming by and watching hope your will stick around for more

[@paulsilva3346]

@@ironman3406 You betcha.! Remember if it's not on camera, it didn't happen... lol.

[@ironman3406]

@@paulsilva3346 you’ll just have to trust me… 😂🍻

[@paulsilva3346]

@@ironman3406 LOL

[@tomsawyer247]

The grass must only grow an inch a year there.

[@ironman3406]

What do you mean?

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

First to watch 👍😎

[@alanhiggins2928]

I would have thought if you were going to see if something was going to start, the first thing you would take was a battery??

[@ironman3406]

Fun fact you don’t actually need to use the electric starter for the starting engine , there is a groove cut in the flywheel where you can wrap a rope to pull start it, thus technically not needing a battery. That is one of the benefits of a starting engine, even without batteries or starters you were able to get them going so long as the starting engine was in good shape. I was not specifically on this trip to start it I was in the area for work so just decided to give it a go while I was close.

[@kenmccormick3052]

better to have no fuel, but also no water, ie nothing.

[@dscott130]

I recommend just stating, "Watch me get it running." Asking if it will start is the same question hundreds, maybe thousands of KZbinrs ask. Be DIFFERENT!

[@ironman3406]

I can appreciate that thought - however when it comes to the algorithm for recommended content sometimes using the trending words are what increase the amount of views a video gets. I’m still trying to grow my channel so need to do what ever I can to increase the watchtime and views. Hope you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching