Will It Start? I Bought My First Caterpillar Bulldozer Video!

[@RomeKG471]

Just a few notes, you can hold the glow plugs on for up to two minutes before cranking when cold and when it starts turn them on until it clears up. And snug the diagonal braces up on the blade, it will keep from wearing the pins out anymore and prevent the swaying.

[@maplemanz]

I have run several and they can't be beat.

[@bobw7066]

It is good to see the guide channels on the deck of your trailer to stop the machines from sliding off, more people should use them. Good old cat.

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Well technically this is called a raised beam deck it designed this way to accomplish a lower deck height to allow you to haul taller equipment and still be under legal height but the raised beam are nice to help keep equipment from sliding off while loading especially in icy conditions

[@jeffhoman767]

That is one of the best cold starts on KZbin

[@marvinharris1050]

By far the best cold start on you tube

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Lol and I didn't even have to try...thank you!

[@Greghh1960]

Back when those machines were produced, diesel fuel had more sulfur in it which lubricated the pumps better( at least that is what I read). We have some older machines we bought a few years back and added a lot of the Diesel Fuel Kleen to the fuel and some anti algae additive to the fuel tanks as well. Also, put a bunch of engine oil flush in the engine oil and changed the oil twice within about 30 minutes of each other to get all the old sludge out. The engines started much better, oil stays cleaner longer and don't have near the smoke they used to have at start up when they were cold. Likely make your nice old Cat live a longer life...... Also, we changed all the fluids too. Yes, it can be pricey but we have found that many people don't add the correct type of fluid in these machines over the years or flat out don't change anything at all. Good luck with it....it gets in your blood.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Yeah they certainly don't build the new iron like that old iron. Congratulations great old dozer. God bless

[@dirtgrainsteel]

They sure dont! Thank you!!

[@richardwalters1803]

Love the sound of the ole cladderpillers

[@Herbybandit]

Very nice, like you I'm a fan of the older cats.

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you!

[@billyhaddock5540]

Great Job on ur newest Cat Dozer. Alittle work, put on the new tracks, and her will be ready for work..

[@rongrose3746]

D - 8. Yes, very cool WORKHORSE!!

[@kimberlythompson3590]

Congratulations! Just love those old Cats. Takes me back to my youth. Can't wait to see it on a job.

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you!! I can't wait till push with it!

[@lcdc59]

Congrats on the 8, you will enjoy it!

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you!!

[@alanbierhoff6831]

After spending a good part of the 1960’s and 70’s in Vermont (I was going to say ‘farm country’ but it was all farm country lol) I really enjoy and appreciate your love of older farm and construction machinery. It brings back memories 😊

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Well I appreciate that you appreciate that thank you!! If guys like me don't preserve and save some of this old iron it will disappear and the next generation won't get a chance to see it

[@jonathanolsen7254]

just love them old cats.

[@ozzstars_cars]

Awesome! That's a diamond in the ruff! Enjoyed the vid -Glen

[@jz1340]

The drive sprockets look like they need to be replaced; the top and bottom rollers look worn. Clint at C&C is the guru...good luck.

[@dirtgrainsteel]

The sprockets aren't to bad it's the bottom rollers that bother me they are hitting the pins in the rails

[@VintageFarm1086]

Congratulations on your purchase. Those old cats are good machines. A little tlc and you will have it out working in no time. Looking forward to seeing more videos on it.

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you!!!

[@Jtwes]

Look forward to seeing it in action.

[@glynngrauer3962]

Goodmorning Afternoon evening and good night all

[@dougackerman4182]

Been binge watching your channel

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you!

[@joeystork57]

Great piece of old iron look forward to seeing you work on this stay safe!!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I used to run an older 8H on some dam jobs working pans and cuts ant it was a fine old machine. Pony motor start and a straight pipe with rippers. Had a ball on it, a D7F and an old 6B straight drive on the dams themselves besides everything else. They're tough as woodpecker lips. Glad you got it. Work it hard after the new set of gaskets. Got to get them good and hot and then they'll get the job done! Blessings! and a winch is a GOOD idea!

[@richardwilkens4577]

Nice looking CAT

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you!

[@darinhassett4708]

Awesome!!!! my grandpa's last Cat that he drove was an 8K with a logging winch with arch on the back and a BIG U blade on the front he built roads for Glendale Plywood out in southern oregon... I remember as a kid riding on the cat and he let us steer it and ride with him when he was building roads in the mountains

[@dirtgrainsteel]

I would love to find a logging arch for this one for river work give it that extra lift to get trees drug up and out!

[@tomwainwright7102]

A nice purchase, nothing like good old `un, hope you are very happy together, I`m sure you will. be👍👍

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you!

[@tsparky236]

2nd best sound, old cats, next to Johnny popper. Congrats sir, nice looking machine, tug of war with Dad Strength on Bobcat? Lol

[@dirtgrainsteel]

I do like the sound it's got that locomotive idle sound to it I like that! .....thank you! I don't think the Bobcat would even roll it lol

[@careyarnold2494]

Sounds great congradutations !!

[@indiankite7358]

Love, vintage caterpillar. She's beautiful!

[@koryleague8833]

Nice purchase. Bet she made the blue kw grunt bringing her home

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Yeah you definitely know she's on the trailer lol

[@ericbaker9546]

Dreams do come true, Congratulations! I look foreward to more videos, thanks for sharing! Eric, NH

[@kevinknight470]

I ran a D-8 for a while, pushed pans, did some clearing and it is a good idea for protection. A winch is a must for any compromised ground. Never had any start issues because it had a pony motor. Good purchase, hope she serves you well, I like the older Cats.🙂

[@davidsandberg7631]

Had an ole slope man tell me he liked a winch on the machine to off set the weight of the blade...

[@carl4540]

Congratulations on your dream cat!

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you!

[@DGruhot92]

Nice find!

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you! She will need alittle work but will be a good dozer!!

[@Farmall450]

Nice speed binders

[@73DiamondReo]

nice machine

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you!

[@cecilkoselke7878]

70,000# of awsomeness! Spent more than a few hours on ours, back in the day. One thing I might add, don't try to jump start it using 500a cables, with a gas truck. Don't ask how I know.

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Definitely is a heavy old girl!!! I can only imagine the Jumper cable story lol

[@corpnut2906]

Love D8k’s 1st one I drove was when I was 12ish in the woods w my grandpa he pioneered logging roads in Oregon

[@darinhassett4708]

oh sure you beat me too it BTW this is my twin brother!!!!! this Dirt Grain and Steel rocks eh Kev

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Building roads would be a blast!!!

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you!!

[@corpnut2906]

@@darinhassett4708 hi dufus it was for some great summers watching GP build those roads and ride with him on the D8. Wouldn’t miss it for anything

[@corpnut2906]

@@dirtgrainsteel the stories my brother and I could tell you about GP building roads and the miss haps along the way. We even have some old school 8mm film of his logging in Oregon converted to digits I can send it to you if you want. Btw what my twin said you have a cool channel that we found through DP checking out your 220. 🍺

[@charlietanner6211]

good looking 8h one of best 8s made is that a high serial didnt start bad for not running in over a year looking forward to seeing more on this baby

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you! I did have the throttle alittle high when I started it because I wasn't sure were the kill position was and I think it may have over fueled alittle bit but your right it started pretty good....I sent the serial to a friend of mine and according to him it's a D8H high horse later model

[@Mhurtle65]

Sweet man.......

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you!

[@workintractorssince04]

We’ve got a D8H just like that one. Ours has a ripper on the back though. It’s a big mean machine and will push through just about anything.

[@petewilliams7425]

Give J Pay Dirt a call ,he's the man when wanting to know anything about D8's especially G and G seris.

[@hoskinsfarm4378]

Loving the dozer, it should give many years of good service.

[@jackbraithwaite8345]

Congratulations on getting your D8. When you were naming projects for this winter, I would just like to put my vote in for the 5020. One of my favorite tractors from my youth. That and a D21 Allis Chalmers, hard to beat those two old work horses. Really look forward to your videos Brandon. Dirt, Grain and Steel and a cup of coffee at 4am on Sunday Morning. Best way to start the week.

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you! The 5020 is definitely something I want to get fixed I'm thinking about just throwing a set of new bearings in it and see what happens temporarily until I can do a major over haul the crank shaft looks good and old timers have suggested just put bearings in it so I might just try it I'm not out a whole lot if it just spins one again

[@jackbraithwaite8345]

I'm an old timer myself, and I think that's a great idea. That is a safe and inexpensive way to decide what your next step should be . Thank You for Your response and I look forward to seeing more. Please let Dad Strength and your Dad know we like seeing and hearing from them too.👍🇺🇲👋🚜🛻🌾🐂

[@devenportdirtworks1203]

Congrats on the kitty cat. When it starts you can turn the glow plug switch back on and the ole girl will clean up sooner. When starting pull throttle open till it clicks then push back until you feel pressure.

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you I'm definitely going to try that!!

[@thomasdesmond2248]

C&C equipment will also make you decals. God bless

[@dirtgrainsteel]

I'm definitely going to give them a call thank you!

[@jamescole1786]

12/3/22. New viewer..just caught yur video..like your straight talk..looks like u will b fixing up your 'new' CatD8, want to see all this. Believe Ole Clint at C&C keeps inventory of winches. Stay safe & carry on!👍👍👍⚙️🔩🔧💪🍺😊

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you for joining me!!!

[@peteschiavoni]

Awesome CAT!! So glad you have this. Hope to see the shop work on it. Sounds like a sticky starter solenoid too. Congrats!!!! Almost forgot- Dirty Peter!! Lol

[@dirtgrainsteel]

I can't wait to get started on this one! I haven't forgotten dirty Peter we are thinking about heading in a different direction big engine air ride and use it on a grain trailer leave it a badass semi tractor with some balls!! ....thank you!!

[@greypoet2]

One of Clint's boys does decals. He may have the files for a D8, know he has Cat decals. Happy for you, it's a good buy. Imagine the plow that would pull! Mind Blown! lol

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Cool! I'll have to check with them! Thank you I'm going to enjoy this dozer!! I'll bet it would play with a 12 bottom!!

[@anthonylucibello67]

Looks pretty nice !

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you! We got some work to do but it's a machine definitely worth putting some time in to!

[@careyarnold2494]

C and C equipment is a great choice im sure they can help you

[@garyklavon5298]

nice cat d8

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Brandon :) congratulations on new addition to fleet also on put GM Automatic Transmission fluid number 2 & 3 in fuel tank full plus grey bottle of STP Total Treatment fuel injection and carb cleaner in help smoking plus lose up fuel injection pump plus dirty injectors too lube up whole motor to! Yes need bit TLC and get done for sure 👍 👌 too and be action no time!

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you!!

[@AndrewHCann]

@@dirtgrainsteel welcome Brandon :) !

[@waynep343]

Plan on both track tensioner seals. Maybe track tensioner cylinders. Hopefully they just slacked off after not being run for a year.

[@2-bar-one]

Wow good find I just watched Clint from c&c equipment work on his d8 with some of the same issues

[@wademizelle3433]

Please video all work you do on the new dozer. Thanks

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Oh I will!

[@brentreid7031]

Nice 8. Every tree hugger's nightmare.

[@lucmarchand617]

You hell good dozer here western canada lots still around.i work pipeline 30 years lots side-boom very good engine.get cat book help lots.used just shop and today cat dealers are involve used parts.don't forget take sos oil sample little bottle save you lot problems with oil change give chance what happen.good luck and make sure well maintenance it pay himself.😊

[@merlepatterson]

Nice find. Heck of a whine in that hydraulic pump seems like?

[@diggerdave51]

Great find !!! Looks to be in good shape, need a little work but she will be a great machine for your fleet !!!! your friend from snowy cold Michigan !!!!!

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you! Stay warm up there!!

[@yenerm114]

Looks like she’ll be a runner, hopefully not too much blow looked like that’s what the lock was for on the dip stick

[@dirtgrainsteel]

They have the same locks on all the holes on the machine I'm pretty sure it was just to prevent vandalism

[@yenerm114]

@@dirtgrainsteel good deal, can’t wait to see some good ole videos of givin her some tlc

[@gradyyokeley9930]

I'll give you some advice get you a new set of manifold studs and a good set of easy outs

[@garymessina1609]

Brandon it looks ok but that steering linkage needs a good look great buy great video thanks

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Yes that and the right brake pedal isn't returning properly....thank you!

[@jonathancrissinger2301]

Looks like a nice piece of equipment. Great cold start. Looking forward to the videos on repairs and operations in the future.

[@randybedker1584]

Nice dozer

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you!

[@สมพันนิลเกตุ]

สุดยอดรถดันดิน how long Standing your bull dozer

[@Vance_Nickerson]

Heat glow plugs for a minute or longer if cold and crank it and when it comes to life hit the glow plugs until it smooths out leaving the throttle in idle. Resist the urge to give it fuel above ideal and it will actually smooth out sooner. Just taking a break after cranking up my cat with a pony engine. Awesome machine find.

[@MrYahoo74]

One of my dream machines as well , I’ll get one someday , I have some property to clear 👍🏽

[@erneumann3136]

Check the final drive filters.

[@patrickgambsky6290]

It's a great cat you cannot beat that D9G a with a lot more power

[@londolly]

d9h has more power than a d9g , ill take the d9h over the g anyday

[@rogercumbie1809]

I really like it when they say will it start hell I don't know try it and see dua

[@3069mark]

Nice Cat, Brandon. What year is it? A homestead channel in Idaho I watch bought a D8 to make a road up the mountain they live on and they had zero experience with them. They learned fast though and even had to do a major repair themselves on it. The channel is Ambition Strikes if you are interested. Oh, and another channel I watch (Pacific Northwest Hillbilly) bought a D4 that was in really bad shape and rebuilt it from the ground up. It had been sitting in a forest for several decades. He sure did a nice job on it.

[@splatterize]

Did this machine go to see C&C Equipment recently? Nice tracker. Thank You.

[@rogercumbie1809]

How you going to load it when no one is around

[@gradyyokeley9930]

You put a little TLC and it will make you a good tractor

[@richardjulien8745]

Hi sir ,do you have a pony motor on that d-8 dozer ...thank you and good luck with your new aquisition,

[@anthonybeene788]

what did you do with 850 john deene

[@dirtgrainsteel]

I still got it

[@rogercumbie1809]

What you going to do fill the pond in !!!??

[@tractorstrainsandthings555]

You can tell Dad doesn't like the camera. Does Dads Strength work with you guys full time or does he have another job? Sure enjoy your real life videos and enjoy seeing you and Dad and Dads Strength working together.

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Lol yeah he's camera shy lol....Dad Strength is full time he just has some weekends off....thank you!

[@terrybrunett4851]

If this has been answered I apologize, what is the status of the 5020?

[@alspeers6931]

Wow sounds good, a late model 8H maybe 73 or 74 just before the 8K anyway she sounds good and good job with not using too much Either, ya some undercarriage work looks likely Expensive as u know, but generally looking like a solid dozer and a great find good work bro

[@gradyyokeley9930]

If you will flip it back to heat it will clear up quickly

[@outlawtorn2001]

No school like the old school, just curious if you're gonna be adding on as far as buildings go? Definitely enjoy every one of your videos

[@henrymcgowan551]

You can name that ole smokey.

[@jeffsmith9328]

Good ole D342 cat engine. That’s when they made real iron

[@dirtgrainsteel]

She's all engine!!

[@rogercumbie1809]

You.should have bought a little JD for your first dozer

[@localcrew]

Those injector tips should be very inexpensive still. Open up the rack housing and make sure all of the individual pumps are timed correctly. Definitely get the shop manual if you didn’t get one with the dozer. Looking forward to seeing this old girl pushing some dirt. Just subscribed!

[@johnwhitkanack7781]

Talk to Clint at C&C equipment. He has got alot of parts for these

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Thank you I'll get ahold of him!

[@8068]

Good looking dozer, but you got some serious blow back from that engine.

[@isaachobbs4206]

Be neat if for plow day you were to drop the blade and pull a plow. It can probably pull in the 15 to 20 bottom range. The old 3 cylinder rd6s could pull 9 and this has twice the engine displacement.

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Oh don't tempt me!! lol I would love to have a RD6 I think them are so cool!

[@isaachobbs4206]

@@dirtgrainsteel I ment plow with the D8 but if you get an RD6 that would be cool as well

[@ericsargent4551]

Nice D8H!!!! What is the serial number? I’m hi

[@raymondquave2843]

Steering clutches. Hmmm hyd needs oil heavy dozer with low power 7 g better weight hp ratio but still a nice dozer

[@rogercumbie1809]

You getting smarter by the minute

[@dankreoger611]

How rough on equipment you gotta be, to break off pieces of track. Wow

[@dirtgrainsteel]

Tree stumps is what gets em on a cold day they will bust like glass

[@dankreoger611]

@@dirtgrainsteel never would have guessed that. Thnx.

[@michaelowen1750]

In one of JPayDirt's recent videos he shows starting his D9 in the cold... would likely work the same way for this 8...

[@cantwellron11]

Big bit of yanky Iron when ya see it on trailer AYE CHEERS FELLAS

[@jdrogers8720]

I see your not use to the decelerator . i think back when the company i worked for as a kid and the first D 9 G came in to our yard by rail . First powershift to hit the company and the owner told me that since i was young i would learn how to run it better then the old guys . took a good week of playen up in the back lot to get that whoa pedal down to a science . But now after 60 years of running them it is second nature . Get her fired up and warmed up pull the hand throttle wide open and use the pedal to whoa and to go .

[@dirtgrainsteel]

That would be so cool to run a brand new one fresh of the rail....I've ran alot of dozers and for some reason and I forgot to mention this the deceleration pedal isn't working I need to investigate why it's a pain with out it....I had a D65 Komatsu for along time I sure miss that old dozer but I think this 8 will that place in my heart lol

[@richardellis3141]

cool

[@RomeKG471]

I may have a winch, C frame, angle blade and a brush rake for your tractor also.

[@donaldgibson3121]

I'm looking forward to seeing your working on the Caterpillar bulldozer. Looks like good equipment. What happened to your sidekick "Dad Strong?"