It's the old VT logger again, LOl,if there was U-TUBE, 40 yrs ago, it would have saved me Thousands of DOLLARS!!!! !!!! I could have done a lot of these repairs myself, if I only had the know how! I hope the younger generation, appreciates the knowledge that you guys show in your videos!!! God bless you and your families, guys!!!
If a young guy or gal wanted to be a mechanic in the field of heavy equipment repair all they have to do is watch your videos with you and Kev dog and your wealth of knowledge will give them a head start!
Greetings from Central NH Lakes Region - I am always amazed at how many uses a forklift can be put to - C&C's favorite tool. Today it was also a variable height work bench!
Not only Kevin is your employee you can tell with the repor you have You two are great friends! Very much enjoyed the video Very much enjoyed the video.
When running wrecker for a Mack dealer years ago, we were told to make sure the flapper was NOT open facing into the wind when towing the tractor back to the shop as the wind could cause the turbo to spool without lubrication (engine would be shut down) and possibly cause the turbo to seize. In your application I would say that this same situation could happen when the dozer is on the lowboy if the wind lifts the flapper. Therefore I'd say flapper facing sideways on the dozer so it would never be blown open while being transported, no matter which way the dozer was facing while loaded on the lowboy. Just an opinion from a 65 year old Diesel Doc. Thanks for another great video Clint!
Doc, I have heard the same thing for years, and I done it when I hauled equipment. But, I don’t necessarily agree with it. For the turbo to turn the wind would have to pass through, with the filter system it can’t pass through, so therefore the turbo can’t turn. Just my 2 cents, 66 year old equipment hauler. Thanks
Once again done right or not at all. The banter on this site is always easy to take and prefer your style dealing with your staff to some other you tube dirt people. (Who will be nameless).
I enjoy watching the interactions between you and the crew, keep them coming. I remember walking behind a dozer when it was plowing sand when I was a kid, the smell of diesel was great.
Great video. I think I know why my track adjuster is collapsed now. I have a similar situation with the idler bearing gone and the idler wearing into the track adjuster. It won't hold grease. I keep learning more and more. Keep the videos coming.
Being you are talking how to videos a how to sesion on how to adjust the throttle linkage on a unimog would really be sweet. My unimog likes to keep running until I smother it.
nice 101 of how to there Clint and Kev! nice job and thanks for sharing and nice to see Randy out and about. We need to do a film short just with Randy to complete the shop crew
Thanks for the tutorial on the idler and what to/ not to do on the care and maintenance of them. Ya gotcha bi-flapper and ya gotcha Kevin flapper, and they both work. Thanks for the ride along sir.
I do have one simple question as I have two dozers myself and do some of the light work, I’m not gonna tackle anything like tracks or pumps just because of manpower and time restraints. but when you bring a machine in your shop like this one why hasn’t someone power washed it down real good out on the slab just basically to keep the dust and dirt out of your shop?
Nice job guys. You sure made it look easy. Kevin's outstanding skills sure shined thru !!! I would be willing to bet he probably gives the same 30/30 guarantee that I give my customers, being self employed. 30 feet or 30 seconds from the shop. Whatever comes first !!!🤗🤗🤗👍 Keep those videos coming boys.
Hi from uk guys 👋 👍 hood job getting idler assemble out and changed👌 I wish my wallet had that much movement as old one you removed 🤣🤣 have a nice weekend, thanks for your time be safe and see you soon 👍 👋
Alrighty then, very nice video on R & R on idler repair. What time is the “penetration station” live feed welding seminar…, I wanna make sure I have my glass of sweet ice tea, beef jerky, and comfy recliner, all set-up for an educational session. You folks have great long weekend. Thank you gentlemen.
Enjoy your work. Special K does an excellent job with the painting. Would like to see more of his prep work and painting skills if possible. You guys have a special working relationship. Is there anything to share in your backgrounds?
Always a relaxing time watching you and Kevin do your thing. Must admit that prior to Kevin welding the Nut on the yoke, I was pulling for a repeat with the "Wrecking Ball" ... LOL. BTW, quick question. The replacement yoke had yellow paint on it vs the chrome finish of the scratched up OEM. Does the paint just wear off to the chrome beneath? Thanks again guys for the video.
I know this was a while ago but as you knew what you were doing then I would of thought a pressure wash before going into the workshop would be a good idea to keep things clean and free of dirt
I've always ran the flapper pointed back so tree limbs don't catch and have never had a problem with the exhaust blowing back since anything over an idle the exhaust is shooting up and any wind that is strong enough to blow it back I'm your face is going to dilute it and any wind that is strong enough to blow it back, it's not going to matter what direction the flapper is pointed
Hello Clinton, with all the caked on mud, I was thinking Randy must be on vacation or something and then @ 25:57 He showed up. I was trying to figure out why the machine hadn't been pressure washed before bringing it into your nice clean shop:). This may sound foolish but I also wondered if you could have used the dozer blade to pull off and press on stuff faster and easier. It is a real pleasure watching you and Kevin working together! Cheers from Canada.
Thanks for another good video. Pro-Tip, why don't yall try and wash some of that crap off next time before you bring it into the shop! Then maybe the shop won't get so dirty! Great weld there too Kevin... It did the job that's all that matters, your not working on the space shuttle!
Because dry dirt is easier to work with then wet dirt ( MUD ) . You wash that machine all day and never get all the dirt off . That being said if you are doing more complicated work ( engine , transmission , hydraulic , ... ) . Then yes wash the machine .
@@C_CEQUIPMENT and using steam to clean a dirty machine is the worst. It only cleans what you can see. And it turns what you can’t see into something from another planet. That always get on you in places that you didn’t know you had.
You guys do nice work Clint. Your lowboy, yard and shop are very well setup for handling & repairing equipment. But I was curious why you don't have any overhead cranes in your shop for lifting? You seem to manage well with just forklifts, but wondered why no cranes or gantries?
And I thought I had a big pry bar when I bought a two footer. That one ya'll have looks to be every bit of five feet!! Enjoyed the video. Always learn something new from watching you guys do repairs. Pro tip on getting the track back together: If you don't have a come-along you can simply chain the track to the blade with the blade tilted full in and then tilt the blade back to center to pull the track. Question, noticed you used a power grease gun to adjust the track. I was taught never use a powered grease gun for that application. Any idea why not? On my last visit to the shop with my D3G the guys found the bearings shot in my right side front idler, so we pulled the left side and the bearings were shot in that one as well. Curious as to whether or not you guys checked the idler on the other side of this dozer?
Hey, that one cylinder on the left hand side of the Dozer looks a little bent the top one it looks like it's got some rust or gouges in it but it could be the camera you can't tell with cameras but I thought you would have didn't know if you noticed it or not
Clinton, I’ve binged on a bunch of your videos and I just have to ask… how the heck do you keep the workshop floor so pristine even when driving super heavy tracked vehicles in and out of the bays? I mean wow, one would think the chines on the tracks would eventually tear up the surface!
I could prove you two wrong with those two sharpie marks. After watching this video and drinking my favorite wobbly pop. I looking at those two marks they would line up just nicely 😂😂😂. Nice work you guys!. Hey Clint it's nice to see that 9 min # is not alone. There's another number infront of it good job.😄
What is the purpose of the wide flange steel beams embedded in your shop floor? Extra support at the floor or help prevent the concrete floor from chipping under the tracks of heavy equipment?
@@C_CEQUIPMENT That’s what I thought but just asking. I would have embedded wider steel plates. Just looking at the building infrastructure from an operations standpoint maybe because of the Architect in me, but truly love your videos with the heavy equipment repairs & modifications. I also understand the use of your forklift instead of overhead cranes because of you large shop foot print.
Very interresting Video guys 👍 i hope i dont Sound rude but pleas can you make a toolbox tour in the Future would be realy interresting keep on wrenchin guys 👍👍
Kevin is that guy that every shop needs. Good, stable, hard working, nice guy.
Never a dull moment when Kevin is in the shop 😁
It's the old VT logger again, LOl,if there was U-TUBE, 40 yrs ago, it would have saved me Thousands of DOLLARS!!!! !!!! I could have done a lot of these repairs myself, if I only had the know how! I hope the younger generation, appreciates the knowledge that you guys show in your videos!!! God bless you and your families, guys!!!
Thanks
THERE IS JUST NO END TO KEVIN'S TALENTS, AMAZING!!!!
One more comment. Those needle scalers are one of the best top 10 inventions👍
Kevin welds like an expert. Just not a welding expert.
I kid, I kid! That nut didn’t get pried off, so good enough.
Kevin and you are unbeatable duo.
If a young guy or gal wanted to be a mechanic in the field of heavy equipment repair all they have to do is watch your videos with you and Kev dog and your wealth of knowledge will give them a head start!
For sure
Well done guys I have put them on cats before but not jd I enjoy your video thank you
You guys never cease to amaze me with your school of hard knox mechanical degrees. Another great video Clint ,alright Kevin did good too. Stay safe.
I love it that you show everything and you’re not skipping. Your process for doing this is very impressive.❤❤❤
Greetings from Central NH Lakes Region - I am always amazed at how many uses a forklift can be put to - C&C's favorite tool. Today it was also a variable height work bench!
Not only Kevin is your employee you can tell with the repor you have You two are great friends! Very much enjoyed the video Very much enjoyed the video.
Thanks
You guys are funny and so skilled. 💪 It was gonna be tough till it wasn't.
How could anyone run one that bad. Great job guys
When running wrecker for a Mack dealer years ago, we were told to make sure the flapper was NOT open facing into the wind when towing the tractor back to the shop as the wind could cause the turbo to spool without lubrication (engine would be shut down) and possibly cause the turbo to seize. In your application I would say that this same situation could happen when the dozer is on the lowboy if the wind lifts the flapper. Therefore I'd say flapper facing sideways on the dozer so it would never be blown open while being transported, no matter which way the dozer was facing while loaded on the lowboy. Just an opinion from a 65 year old Diesel Doc. Thanks for another great video Clint!
Yep
I always tie them down
Doc, I have heard the same thing for years, and I done it when I hauled equipment. But, I don’t necessarily agree with it. For the turbo to turn the wind would have to pass through, with the filter system it can’t pass through, so therefore the turbo can’t turn. Just my 2 cents, 66 year old equipment hauler. Thanks
Once again done right or not at all. The banter on this site is always easy to take and prefer your style dealing with your staff to some other you tube dirt people. (Who will be nameless).
You two are just main amazing and makes it easy to watch. Even when you are doing a a job of hard knox
I enjoy watching the interactions between you and the crew, keep them coming. I remember walking behind a dozer when it was plowing sand when I was a kid, the smell of diesel was great.
That idler was pretty sad. Wonder how long they ran it after it started to fail. Thanks for sharing.
You guys really made that one look easy today.
Two professionals at work. Great video Clint.
Great video. I think I know why my track adjuster is collapsed now. I have a similar situation with the idler bearing gone and the idler wearing into the track adjuster. It won't hold grease. I keep learning more and more. Keep the videos coming.
and yet you just keep using it??? why??
Some wrench'n, some weld'n and some banter. It's just the right mix for a great video guys. Safe travels bro
Thanks
Being you are talking how to videos a how to sesion on how to adjust the throttle linkage
on a unimog would really be sweet. My unimog likes to keep running until I smother it.
You know what they say about welding, the bigger the gob, the better the job!
nice 101 of how to there Clint and Kev! nice job and thanks for sharing and nice to see Randy out and about. We need to do a film short just with Randy to complete the shop crew
I don’t think I’ve seen an idler that worn out. You and Kevin make it look so easy. I think it is a great company to work for. Awesome company
Thanks
exactly, who would continue to run this with a trashed idler?
your free "boat anchor" - they actually make great stands for vices that you can then move about the workshop as you need them.
Thanks Clint and Kevin, you are always entertaining, and educational.
Thanks
Good video, Kevin is worth his wages this week. Thank you.
Yep
Worked on heavy equipment in the service. Enjoyed your video guys.Thx.
Thanks for watching
Some fine welding there Kevin. Great work guys, fun video.
Thanks
Thanks for the tutorial on the idler and what to/ not to do on the care and maintenance of them. Ya gotcha bi-flapper and ya gotcha Kevin flapper, and they both work. Thanks for the ride along sir.
Thanks for watching
yall work good together and enjoy working together
the best parts are the pro tips. years of hard knocks leads to knowledge that the viewer gets for free
Clinton and Kevin to the rescue having fun
I have a 650H here in north east Arkansas, great little dozer
Still using it?
They are
Great how to video Clinton keep them coming please
Will do
I like to power wash before putting it in the shop. Let it sit and dry and it’s all nice and clean.
Happy and safe labor day all!
yes another job well done boy that idler was well and truly shot good on ya all
I do have one simple question as I have two dozers myself and do some of the light work, I’m not gonna tackle anything like tracks or pumps just because of manpower and time restraints.
but when you bring a machine in your shop like this one why hasn’t someone power washed it down real good out on the slab just basically to keep the dust and dirt out of your shop?
It would then be a muddy mess
Nice job guys. You sure made it look easy. Kevin's outstanding skills sure shined thru !!! I would be willing to bet he probably gives the same 30/30 guarantee that I give my customers, being self employed. 30 feet or 30 seconds from the shop.
Whatever comes first !!!🤗🤗🤗👍 Keep those videos coming boys.
Lol
Ya don’t do the “taillight warranty?” Soon as I can’t see the taillights leaving warranty is out.
Great job !!!
I have a 1964 td -20b
Need to do sane things
If you machine the head down on two old bolts you can use them as aligning dowl
Great job guys. You two made that look easy. I know it’s not but you made it look that way lol. Great video. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for watching
Journey Millwright here.
Brush up on safety… don’t rig with chain and never work under a load like that track pulled back.
or at LEAST wear a hardhat?
Looks like you coulda used Uncle Randy's power wash-o rama..
Great video. Looks not to bad to do but lots of weight
Hi from uk guys 👋 👍 hood job getting idler assemble out and changed👌 I wish my wallet had that much movement as old one you removed 🤣🤣 have a nice weekend, thanks for your time be safe and see you soon 👍 👋
Thanks
Like the video Clint and Kevin on the JD 550 dozer .
Thanks
Thank you, very helpful for my self Appreciate.
Great jobs guys. Thx forvthe video!
Love watching this stuff...
Wow at 00:24 to 00:40 ish. Thats lived a hard life…
Cool video Clint good old randy to the rescue again 😆 keep up the great work and videos 🤙👍👌😎✌️🇺🇲
turn the flapper towards the back when it is being carried on the low loader the air will not keep spinning the turbo, allways load blade forwards
That's a cute little dozer that's mommy size
Super job as usual educational and fun thank you Kevin is the comedy in king go Kevin
At the beginning of the video when you had the camera on the front idler I was saying to myself it looks kinda wonky ....... Now we know why lol !!!
Local grunge band? "Wonky Idlers".
Alrighty then, very nice video on R & R on idler repair. What time is the “penetration station” live feed welding seminar…, I wanna make sure I have my glass of sweet ice tea, beef jerky, and comfy recliner, all set-up for an educational session.
You folks have great long weekend.
Thank you gentlemen.
Lol
Enjoy your work. Special K does an excellent job with the painting. Would like to see more of his prep work and painting skills if possible. You guys have a special working relationship. Is there anything to share in your backgrounds?
Great video. Good job Kevin.Keep them coming.
Always a relaxing time watching you and Kevin do your thing. Must admit that prior to Kevin welding the Nut on the yoke, I was pulling for a repeat with the "Wrecking Ball" ... LOL. BTW, quick question. The replacement yoke had yellow paint on it vs the chrome finish of the scratched up OEM. Does the paint just wear off to the chrome beneath? Thanks again guys for the video.
It has chrome also but was all the way collapsed so you didn’t see it
@@C_CEQUIPMENT Gotcha ... didn't know it was telescopic ... sincere thanks for your rapid reply Clint !
I know this was a while ago but as you knew what you were doing then I would of thought a pressure wash before going into the workshop would be a good idea to keep things clean and free of dirt
Good video almost have all my on line training except welding under the cover of darkness has Keven drove Shorty the the truck
Oh yes he has
Don’t wanna miss a video coming up 😁
Nice work Clint & Kevin 👍 il bet you if you asked about the idler barring being like that il bet you they say it just happened 🤪
I've always ran the flapper pointed back so tree limbs don't catch and have never had a problem with the exhaust blowing back since anything over an idle the exhaust is shooting up and any wind that is strong enough to blow it back I'm your face is going to dilute it and any wind that is strong enough to blow it back, it's not going to matter what direction the flapper is pointed
i wanna see that camper build done!!!!!!!!
Hello Clinton, with all the caked on mud, I was thinking Randy must be on vacation or something and then @ 25:57 He showed up. I was trying to figure out why the machine hadn't been pressure washed before bringing it into your nice clean shop:). This may sound foolish but I also wondered if you could have used the dozer blade to pull off and press on stuff faster and easier. It is a real pleasure watching you and Kevin working together! Cheers from Canada.
It wasn’t my machine and they probably don’t wanna pay to wash it plus it would still be muddy and wet
@@C_CEQUIPMENT Thank you.
Thanks guys. Another great video.
anti seize is not to be confused with the sun block! :)
Thanks for another good video. Pro-Tip, why don't yall try and wash some of that crap off next time before you bring it into the shop! Then maybe the shop won't get so dirty! Great weld there too Kevin... It did the job that's all that matters, your not working on the space shuttle!
Randy usually is the "master (water) blaster", there will be a reason, as it sure isn't Clint or Kevins first rodeo....
Because dry dirt is easier to work with then wet dirt ( MUD ) . You wash that machine all day and never get all the dirt off . That being said if you are doing more complicated work ( engine , transmission , hydraulic , ... ) . Then yes wash the machine .
Exactly right!
@@C_CEQUIPMENT and using steam to clean a dirty machine is the worst. It only cleans what you can see. And it turns what you can’t see into something from another planet. That always get on you in places that you didn’t know you had.
You guys do nice work Clint. Your lowboy, yard and shop are very well setup for handling & repairing equipment. But I was curious why you don't have any overhead cranes in your shop for lifting? You seem to manage well with just forklifts, but wondered why no cranes or gantries?
Probably rented the building and it didn't have the right rails on top of the building wall beams. Cost a small fortune to install now.
Agree, those supports are pretty much built before the rest of the building is erected around it.
I built and own the shop but money was tight at the time so no crane
And I thought I had a big pry bar when I bought a two footer. That one ya'll have looks to be every bit of five feet!! Enjoyed the video. Always learn something new from watching you guys do repairs. Pro tip on getting the track back together: If you don't have a come-along you can simply chain the track to the blade with the blade tilted full in and then tilt the blade back to center to pull the track. Question, noticed you used a power grease gun to adjust the track. I was taught never use a powered grease gun for that application. Any idea why not? On my last visit to the shop with my D3G the guys found the bearings shot in my right side front idler, so we pulled the left side and the bearings were shot in that one as well. Curious as to whether or not you guys checked the idler on the other side of this dozer?
I’ve watched you do so much undercarriage work I bet I could pass the quiz lol
Been waiting ,,,,,Cheers! Here we go .. i feel like i'm part of the team!! lol .. !! :-)!!
Awesome video and 🛠️ wrenching on this big iron..great content and continued success with your channel and business 👍🇺🇸
Thanks
I would like to sign up for Kevin's next welding siminar. I have my own safety sqwints and crocks. 😄
Lol
Hey, that one cylinder on the left hand side of the Dozer looks a little bent the top one it looks like it's got some rust or gouges in it but it could be the camera you can't tell with cameras but I thought you would have didn't know if you noticed it or not
I didn’t notice it
Clinton, I’ve binged on a bunch of your videos and I just have to ask…
how the heck do you keep the workshop floor so pristine even when driving super heavy tracked vehicles in and out of the bays? I mean wow, one would think the chines on the tracks would eventually tear up the surface!
Good job maybe a power wash before bringing in to the shop would have made less of a mess?? Stay safe guys!!
It would take awhile and then we would have mud
I could prove you two wrong with those two sharpie marks. After watching this video and drinking my favorite wobbly pop. I looking at those two marks they would line up just nicely 😂😂😂.
Nice work you guys!. Hey Clint it's nice to see that 9 min # is not alone. There's another number infront of it good job.😄
Thanks lol
What is the purpose of the wide flange steel beams embedded in your shop floor? Extra support at the floor or help prevent the concrete floor from chipping under the tracks of heavy equipment?
Mainly the west and rear on the concrete from the dozer tracks
@@C_CEQUIPMENT That’s what I thought but just asking. I would have embedded wider steel plates. Just looking at the building infrastructure from an operations standpoint maybe because of the Architect in me, but truly love your videos with the heavy equipment repairs & modifications. I also understand the use of your forklift instead of overhead cranes because of you large shop foot print.
Did you put oil in that new front roller???
Clint would power washing been easier?
Then we would be dealing with wet mud
thanks for an other great educational video 👍👍👌
Thanks for watching
flap to the back, cause if it opens to the front the wind will hold it open during transport and spin an oiless turbo
I would have thought you would take it to the wash area and spray down the area you work on. That would save.
Looks like a good power washing needed done before brought inside???
Yea
But it would of been at owner’s expense
It's got a slight wobble to it just a little bit
Another very informative video! Great job! What did this repair cost?
It was over 2k with parts and labor
guys, try using a shop vac instead of blowing the dirt all over the place.
Did the idler pillow block have holes in each side for zerk fitting? I didn't see you put the zerks in before Kevin drove it outside!
No
They run oil in the idler
Very interresting Video guys 👍 i hope i dont Sound rude but pleas can you make a toolbox tour in the Future would be realy interresting keep on wrenchin guys 👍👍
May do
Thanks
@@C_CEQUIPMENT cool thank you guys
Great video guys 🇺🇸
Very nice! Great job!
Very Nice Job....Thank You...
Good job guys.
MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼