It has been a crazy summer around here... But we are pushing HARD to get this road done enough for concrete! 🤞Watch the concrete fiasco here ⬇ ua-cam.com/video/cL1FdBQb1jQ/v-deo.html
theres enough will it start videos out there that you should know what to expect with resurrections . hydraulics are only going to add to the complexity and probability of a failure for all the reasons an old car has issues after sitting . its probably worth it to drain and filter your fluids if there was a catastrophic failure previously as the remains will still be circulating. check your wear items there probably out of spec , keep materials for hose repair on hand you will probably have a need of it . good luck with the road and the concrete keep in mind the white stuff in winter so make it wider lol. thanks for the videos.
I can totally relate, I bought a 1965 ford 5000 diesel tractor from a guy who said it was never really used and well it turned out I got the wool pulled over my eyes and she has turned into a big project to get her back to 💯, I am young and made a mistake, Hopefully everything works out with the dozer!!! Keep up the great content!
Dude, you'd never even seen a bulldozer until a couple months ago and now you're tearing them apart and maintaining them better than the last guy's mechanic?!? Your skills are just off the charts!
I love the energizer bunny attitude :) This is a lot of work, but you've got at least 3 things going in your favor: 1) You have an excavator to help move heavy parts, 2) CAT should be good with supplying spare parts, 3) You two are fearless and willing to take on any challenge. You've got this!
Welcome to the often frustrating world of old construction equipment: it’s never easy or cheap, but often rewarding if you’re willing to invest the time and money! Love the road in progress!
I enjoy all your videos! I really want to say, while I enjoy the regular content of developing your property, I appreciate watching the problem solving and repairs. This viewer feels the diversity you present in your content adds value to the channel. Thank you!
Fascinating seeing you analyze problems, develop solutions and identify the Next problem. I can't imaging how you are going to replace/fix the TQ. You are amazing Riley. Hats off to you and your child bride.
Take your time do it right and you will get through. Go 8” at a time and pack it down from one end to the other, you guys are good, you have a life time. Enjoy
Don't get discouraged, things happen. Grease parts before assembling. Don't try steering when pushing heavy material, try to make shorter straight pushes. Change the final drive oil, this is often neglected.
They seem to have good attitudes. Being positive and not getting discouraged about equipment, and everything in life is key to success and a all around good or bad day. Stay positive. When something new breaks on the dozer think positive and say oh boy what new thing will I get to learn about how to fix my dozer today. What you learn through this experience, hey you might be able to pass along to another guy someday.
For being a novice operator on old equipment I think you guys are still coming out way ahead. This dozer is holding up well. Just fix what breaks, keep moving forward and with the repairs you should still be able to get a good price for the dozer at the end of this. Just imagine what it would cost to hire a company to come out and build this road for you. Keep that figure in mind as you have to spend money on repairs. That should help to soften the sting a bit.
Putting the costs into perspective (fuel, parts, fluid, etc) make it sting A LOT less! We've heard ballpark ranges of $500k+ to build just this section of road.
You seem very mechanical inclined I would use the dozer fixing everything as it breaks by the time you finish your driveway you should have a very dependable piece of equipment and you’ll need it for the continuous upkeep of your driveway that dozer fixed up is by far a better and more dependable piece than the newer ones
@@AmbitionStrikes hey after all this practice you could always hire it out afterwards too and build some trails and roads for your neighbors to recoup costs :)
Somebody spent alot of time building up the blade wear surfaces. 300lb 7018 rod I'm guessing. This old of a machine will always be in constant repair. Keep on pushing forward. Great Content.
You dozer has segmented sprockets RIYLEY. LOOK INTO replacing them with the proper bolts. This will save you many hours of hard work! As for the other issues with the d8 cat that is normal with older equipment put back into hard use. Keep up your heads and continue! The money spent will eventually pay big dividends ! That d8 has lasted longer than most of modern equipment for a reason! Better steel ! Both of you are awesome 👌! Bless you both and stay safe and healthy! Enjoy seeing a strong couple making their dreams a reality working together!
As always I'm amazed at your trouble shooting abilities. I think a video on you trouble shooting a problem like this would really benefit others. Please consider it! Having an insight into how successful people think is huge. And yes I think you two are hugely successful because you are living your dream. Love you guys. Sunday mornings are Debs Saturday but we always start our weekend with you guys.
God bless you guys. Riley your an animal. I mean that in a good way. If I had 10 percent of your enthusiasm and drive I think I could accomplish anything. It is a joy to watch your journey because I know that if something can be done you will do it. Keep up the good work.
So the real question here is this: Using the dozer is so much faster than what you were doing before, when you add in the repair times, is it still within the same time frame as it would have been without the dozer? If it is, I feel like you have been saying what you are accomplishing with the dozer is better than what you would have accomplished without it (eg. wider road, etc.) Regardless I think it is amazing what you are doing and I really look forward to all your videos.
The excavator may have been able to do the roadwork but only if the machine was seriously abused. Save the excavator for what it was designed for and it will last a long a time.
there is no comparison what a D8 can do, compared to what they were doing 10,000 fold. a no brainier. even compared to hiring out, when i did my land i rented a D8 for 3 week, after it was logged. the rental cost me $4500 cnd plus hundreds of gallons of feul// ihad to pay for repairs, well parts as i did the work
Great job on building the road wider with an improved grade. Making the road a priority now will have huge benefits in the years to come, especially during winter. The portable workshop platform for the army truck really rocks! I noticed that there are screws sticking through the ceiling of the truck, 12:06 in upper right. A huge bump and they could puncture the head. Blunting them would be a good idea. Love you guys and would hate to have anything bad happen. Keep up the great job, you are by far my favorite channel in this segment.
Riley, you are adventurous and Courtney, you are not only beautiful, but every adventurous man's dream girl. Love you both. Your channel is awesome! You are doing things that 99% of people would never do, they only wish they could. Thanks for inviting us into your lives. Much love from Canada.😀❤
You are doing one hell of great job working on the CAT. My old D6 always seems to need something. So impressed with the electrical charging system on the military truck. Amazing it can run the high energy tools and equipment
As always great video ya'll!!! That truck is gonna make a great portable shop. Ya'll work so hard and have fun doin it. Riley you definitely are a jack of all trades and master also ya'll amaze me with your talent the way you figure out stuff. Hate that have torque converter problems but have no doubt ya'll get it fixed good luck hopefully it won't be to bad to fix. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy ya'lls time together
Potential solutions to your shifting problems: 1.There is another transmission screen and magnet on the exhaust manifold side toward the front of the engine. Probably would be wise to check and clean that one too. 2. The transmission pump may be sucking air and losing prime. This pump is located on back of engine just behind the oil filters. If this pump loses pressure it won’t shift or brake. Most possible air entry point is the suction tube down under transmission (pretty much below the u joints). There is a rubber suction hose down there connecting the steel suction tubes. If it’s leaking (and it looks like it is), that means air can enter. Make sure the clamps are tight and double clamp each end if needed until no leaks. Another issue we had is that the trans screen and magnet tops didn’t get installed and seated properly. It leaked air and burned up the pump.
I love the EcoFlow power system. Seeing how comprehensive it is and how well all the components integrate and work together is a reminder of just how good “American made” gear can be. I bought an engine swap kit from the US years ago and the mechanic who did the work couldn’t stop talking about how well it was made and how much better it was than anything that he can buy that’s made here in Australia. For all its faults, the US is capable of amazing things.
Just before your speech about calming Riley's enthusiasm down I was thinking that I could never do videos because my range of emotion is just flat. I function like a draft horse, just keep plowing all day without complaining or celebration.
Consider flux cored wire for the welder. Sort of like a cross between mig and stick. No gas needed and less problem with wind out doors. As easy as mig to use.
Riley, you have some skills! The blue rag in the filter made me roll my eyes. There is a reason surgical nurses do a sponge count after surgery, that mechanic should start doing a rag count after repairs. He was just bad. My dad was right about diesel parts being big and heavy. That U joint was pretty darn big for being one of the smaller dozer parts. I know all these repairs were a pain, but like others said, it's great content. I really enjoy all your videos, please keep them coming.
I recommend you put a wrench on as many bolts as you can and check for tightness as well as get with CAT and see about preventative maintenance checklists
Riley used to look at a tree that was in the way and just cut it down with a chainsaw but now with that bulldozer, Riley seems to be in the tree relocation business at 1:13 moving it effortlessly while it's still standing. 😂🤣😆😉
good repair , yep you wont be having to stop for that again , wow thats a good repair , your welding is spot on , magic work your doing , regards from the UK
I been working on my own Motorcycles and cars for 45 years, but fixing broken bolts/ parts/ stripped threads, is just next level pain in the ass :( Job well done ! On a side note, whoever worked on that transmission before , is an idiot !
Outstanding work on repairing and maintaining the dozer. That beast is going to come in handy. And there's alot of value in having your own piece of equipment so you can do the work on your schedule. Not limited to rushing it because your rental time is running out. Plus I'm sure there's more work for that dozer at a neighbor or two's property. Nothing like having something that you can trade services for something else you need. Plus, after a a year or two when you feel the big projects are over, you can always sell the dozer and recoup some or all of your money.
You have to really baby old equipment like the D8 it’s had the crap run out of it..I worked at the cat dealership for 42 years.. They were great dozers but they all have a ton of hours on them
Thanks Riley for the respond on my question about the amount of usage when welding, that 3 % is nothing. I have no clue with repairing anything on vehichles but you seem to know a lot. Rockstar.
So a short while back I purchased 20 acres. I was thinking of purchasing a dozer. Not going to happen after watching this lol. I'll suck up the cost of paying someone and I'll stick to tractor front loader work. I can fix my tractor but not that beast. Seriously love the videos.
Old machines need the love and care ,but what you might find is that once you have fixed the decades of wear issues,the old girl may do another 40 years service , something that newer machines can't claim fortune to . Although it's costly and time that you are not constructing the road,you are learning valuable skills and experience. Watch Letsdig18 and Dirtperfect channels,you will see that they to are having to spend money and time on repairs both New and old machines,you are not alone . But after all this ,those old machines are often the Star attraction . Preventative maintenance is the Key ,a grease gun is the best tool . Best wishes for the journey forward.
Pump & blade are together. Torque converter will overheat. I rarely repair the torque converter for D8 . Transmission is another thing where the Sun gear carrier is bad. That would cost a issue as well.
I hate that you're having to put so much work/energy/time/expense into the dozer but I'm impressed by Riley's willingness to get after it himself. Very inspiring Riley! And as much as you're putting into the dozer, you will eventually have the piece of mind in knowing 1. you can fix issues that may arise, and 2. the work you've put in is thorough, quality and lasting. As the old (and a bit cheesy) saying goes: Tough times don't last, tough people do! And you two are definitely built tough! Edit: kept calling Riley "Corey" for some reason lol.
great effort Riley...one way to become a bulldozer mechanic......why don't you dig a ditch with the excavator and straddle it with the dozer so you can access the under carriage standing up...
I noticed you where using a step ladder to get in and out of the bed of the LMTV (Army truck). There is a ladder that goes with the truck and stores under the bed in the back by the tailgate. You can find them on eBay prices ranging all over depending on who you get it from. That way you always have your ladder and save space in the bed for other things. Just a thought.
I’m sure it stings and it feels like trouble just comes tumbeling on. If its any comfort I really feel proud…and kinda envy…looking at «Dirty Riley». Keep up the good work!
Magnetic filter cleaning. The best way I found to do that Coma is clean it off like you're doing then use high pressure air and it will blow all the finds away from the magnet faster than the magnet can reattract . And yes you should Check that filter once a week for a while. Now on another note I looked at your track tightness.. And it looks to me like your tracks are just a little bit tight in this video video. 1" of deflection on the top , between The front idler and the top roller is proper tension . If a track is too tight it will blow the seal on the track tensioner cylinder. Have fun stay safe
Like Y’all I have old equipment because that is what I could afford. As you are discovering, it often requires fixin’. I feel your pain and frustration. The good news is y’all have the ability to work through it and get it done. Best wishes as you keep moving forward.
Big boy / girl older heavy equipment = big boy / girl expensive breakdowns :( We are all impressed with your great attitude and diligence, it will be well worth it in the end with your new better then ever road so the concrete trucks can get up and pour you shop floor as well as no more huge hassles of trying to navigate (getting stuck) up the old road during winter and wet spring seasons. You guys are very inspirational THANK YOU :) 2023 I am planning to purchase property out west and build something similar off grid. Taking tons of notes and saving my pennies for the adventure of a lifetime.
I've always gone through my stuff when I buy someones old junk and check and replaceeverything that is maintenance related consummables! One it helps me understand the machine from the get go, an 2 it gives it less chance of breaking on me when I really start using it. You're learning the hard way how to do repairs on this Monster, but I applaude the fact that you aren't throwing money at it, and letting someone else get drenched in oil...... FIL used to road construction and I've seen him do these battles every day just to keep new equipment going after the Hired Help abused the big machines, because they wern't the ones paying to fix it.
The older heavy equipment does need lots of maintenance and repairs from wear and tear and the amount of hours it has, we still operate old machinery from the late 70’s, 80’s and 90’s sparingly as backups to our newer and modern machinery, proper inspections, maintenance, and service should keep the older machinery operating for a long time. Western States is a great company to deal with, we rent D7’s and 950’s from their Spokane or Pasco locations.
Sorry about the dozer blues.... good news is easy. Keep good records, of costs. And parts. And time and labor. When you sell it you'll make a good profit.
Having 23 years in the boom truck/small crane business, when I need a part from National Crane, one I can't source elsewhere, this is the pricing method I use: whatever $ amount I first think it will cost, I double it. Then, while waiting for it to be shipped, I double it again. THAT gets me in the ball park so when I see the bill I don't pass out.
More advice: save all large cardboard boxes that you get to put under your equipment and vehicles while working on them! Much easier to slide in and out on, then dirt and rocks!
Be sure to make two more offset passes to stand up to all the rocks or it will bust again, not today bat a few weeks of work will start to show cracks.
When I first started buying equipment a good friend of mine told me that "iron holds its value." In most cases you will sell a piece of equipment for what you paid for it. The cost of repairs and maintenance is the price you pay to do the job. With your mindset and the tools to fix this yourselves, you absolutely will be ahead of the "cost curve" when you sell that Cat dozer to the next lucky owner.
Hello great video. Love watching yall videos. Next time you have a broken bolt you can weld a nut on it to get the bolt out a lot faster. I hope this helps you.
Just a thought about not being able to see in front of the dozer blade...I would get a rear view add-on camera and screen, mount it in end of a 1/2" conduit extended from you roll cage to over the blade. mount the screen right in front of you. Cat skinners would cajole, but you could see what is going on out front. I'm going to mount one on my backhoe. It might have to be repaired once in a while...but I want to see what is in front of my machine...I don't run my machine all the time and need all the help I can get. May become a add-on by the manufacturer's. With your genius you can figure it out..Love your work.
On the first day you brought that big machine home i said to myself you’re fixing to get a cram course in old equipment repairs. Everything is big, heavy, hard to get to, and expensive. That’s why you can buy those things really reasonable. I have a old 64 D7 that I had for about 10 or 12 years and it’s just a Angelica that I use around here and if you can get 3040 hours out of here with that working on setting consider yourself extremely lucky. Well I will give you a hat so he jumped right in and fix it yourself. I used to, but after too heart attacks I just don’t have the energy to do it anymore.
Make a magnet with a microwave oven transformer to clean the magnet filter, or use a mag drill magnet if you have one. Then cut the power to clean the electromagnet
ADVICE: use lots of penetrating oil on all bolts to be removed. Use oil on ALL DRILL BITS AND TAPS! Don't be cheap with the oil. Also when removing stubborn and broken bolts, always try to heat up the metal the bolt is coming out of. Makes removal much easier!
Damn, I wish I could weld that well, Holy Crap. That repair on the cylinder and blade should last forever. P.S. Maybe put some corner lights on top between the bar lights facing str8 out from the A pillars, it will give you wrap around daylight for ALL that night work.
So, from my many years of fixing old things: If it's a boat, take it right down to the hull. Fix the hull like your going to the Americas. Build up from there. I can tell you that I learned that the hard way. We build up a boat and then had to take off stuff that we installed to get to stuff below that. Sometimes you don't have time for that, but it will cost. If you get the thing ninety percent fixed and you get the job done... sell the thing. Your not really screwing anyone at that point.
It has been a crazy summer around here... But we are pushing HARD to get this road done enough for concrete! 🤞Watch the concrete fiasco here ⬇
ua-cam.com/video/cL1FdBQb1jQ/v-deo.html
theres enough will it start videos out there that you should know what to expect with resurrections . hydraulics are only going to add to the complexity and probability of a failure for all the reasons an old car has issues after sitting . its probably worth it to drain and filter your fluids if there was a catastrophic failure previously as the remains will still be circulating. check your wear items there probably out of spec , keep materials for hose repair on hand you will probably have a need of it . good luck with the road and the concrete keep in mind the white stuff in winter so make it wider lol. thanks for the videos.
Well - but seeing the rain made me happy for you. Last season there were so many vlogs with woodfire in the surroundings.
I can totally relate, I bought a 1965 ford 5000 diesel tractor from a guy who said it was never really used and well it turned out I got the wool pulled over my eyes and she has turned into a big project to get her back to 💯, I am young and made a mistake, Hopefully everything works out with the dozer!!! Keep up the great content!
CAT Service trucks have a crane as well. Next project for yours??? Keep up the good work. I am not sure how to baby a big CAT but you might need to….
@@chrisdenning9816 Lots of raw meat and a big chair ... 😂😎
Dude, you'd never even seen a bulldozer until a couple months ago and now you're tearing them apart and maintaining them better than the last guy's mechanic?!? Your skills are just off the charts!
Yes, truly amazing
His skills just totally amaze me too!!
I love the fact that your not afraid to jump into the unknown ! Cudos to you! Your learning a new skill set🥲
I love the energizer bunny attitude :) This is a lot of work, but you've got at least 3 things going in your favor: 1) You have an excavator to help move heavy parts, 2) CAT should be good with supplying spare parts, 3) You two are fearless and willing to take on any challenge. You've got this!
Welcome to the often frustrating world of old construction equipment: it’s never easy or cheap, but often rewarding if you’re willing to invest the time and money!
Love the road in progress!
I operated heavy equipment for 38 years and one thing you never say is things are going well
Ain't that the truth
Yea that's a jinx if i ever heard one👍💯
It is like “break a leg” in the theater world…🤦🏻♀️
Lol
So just say “throw a track” when things are going good😘
I enjoy all your videos! I really want to say, while I enjoy the regular content of developing your property, I appreciate watching the problem solving and repairs. This viewer feels the diversity you present in your content adds value to the channel. Thank you!
Fascinating seeing you analyze problems, develop solutions and identify the Next problem. I can't imaging how you are going to replace/fix the TQ. You are amazing Riley. Hats off to you and your child bride.
Haven't seen you for 4 days. Hope you locate a D5 Torque Converter and a Cat Repair Manual that tells you how to remove and replace the TQ!
I am a cat mechanic for a cat dealer in PA I use a air compressor and a blow gun to clean the metal from the magnet safety glasses are a must
Thanks for the tip. We'll have to try that next time!
Riley's Dozer Repair. What an adventure! The two of you are simply AWESOME!!!!! The more I watch the more I learn. Thx
Take your time do it right and you will get through. Go 8” at a time and pack it down from one end to the other, you guys are good, you have a life time. Enjoy
Don't get discouraged, things happen. Grease parts before assembling. Don't try steering when pushing heavy material, try to make shorter straight pushes. Change the final drive oil, this is often neglected.
I've come to the conclusion the don't get discourage
@@safffff1000 Yeah, that's something they've definitely mastered. I don't think they can be discouraged!
I've come to the conclusion they don't get discourage
Good suggestions.
They seem to have good attitudes. Being positive and not getting discouraged about equipment, and everything in life is key to success and a all around good or bad day. Stay positive. When something new breaks on the dozer think positive and say oh boy what new thing will I get to learn about how to fix my dozer today. What you learn through this experience, hey you might be able to pass along to another guy someday.
I am also super impressed with your resilient attitude. I know the camera doesn't show everything, but I would be responding WAY differently.
For being a novice operator on old equipment I think you guys are still coming out way ahead. This dozer is holding up well. Just fix what breaks, keep moving forward and with the repairs you should still be able to get a good price for the dozer at the end of this. Just imagine what it would cost to hire a company to come out and build this road for you. Keep that figure in mind as you have to spend money on repairs. That should help to soften the sting a bit.
Putting the costs into perspective (fuel, parts, fluid, etc) make it sting A LOT less! We've heard ballpark ranges of $500k+ to build just this section of road.
@@AmbitionStrikes jeez louise thats alot of money. You should atleast get some of that as equity in the property so good work!
You seem very mechanical inclined I would use the dozer fixing everything as it breaks by the time you finish your driveway you should have a very dependable piece of equipment and you’ll need it for the continuous upkeep of your driveway that dozer fixed up is by far a better and more dependable piece than the newer ones
@@AmbitionStrikes hey after all this practice you could always hire it out afterwards too and build some trails and roads for your neighbors to recoup costs :)
@@AmbitionStrikes The cost of putting in a road in to a property is often times 2-3 times the price of the land itself.
One thing that I’m impressed about. Y’all sure as hell ain’t afraid to tackle anything.
Somebody spent alot of time building up the blade wear surfaces. 300lb 7018 rod I'm guessing. This old of a machine will always be in constant repair. Keep on pushing forward. Great Content.
7018 isn't hard facing rod.
@@johnbaskett2309 what would be your choice of rod John? And i said "7018 I'm gussing"
@@arrobrewer2730 A hard facing rod, there are many. 7018 is soft.
@@johnbaskett2309 knowledge accepted
@@arrobrewer2730 Stoody 31 is my go-to hard facing rod. I blend it with manganese feeder bar while welding.
You guys are serious.!!! and creative !!! and smart !!!! and very knowledgeable !!!
You dozer has segmented sprockets RIYLEY. LOOK INTO replacing them with the proper bolts. This will save you many hours of hard work! As for the other issues with the d8 cat that is normal with older equipment put back into hard use. Keep up your heads and continue! The money spent will eventually pay big dividends ! That d8 has lasted longer than most of modern equipment for a reason! Better steel ! Both of you are awesome 👌! Bless you both and stay safe and healthy! Enjoy seeing a strong couple making their dreams a reality working together!
Try using a high-pressure air blowoff nozzle to remove the metal particles from the magnets.
As always I'm amazed at your trouble shooting abilities. I think a video on you trouble shooting a problem like this would really benefit others. Please consider it! Having an insight into how successful people think is huge. And yes I think you two are hugely successful because you are living your dream. Love you guys. Sunday mornings are Debs Saturday but we always start our weekend with you guys.
God bless you guys. Riley your an animal. I mean that in a good way. If I had 10 percent of your enthusiasm and drive I think I could accomplish anything. It is a joy to watch your journey because I know that if something can be done you will do it. Keep up the good work.
Compressed air is the most effective method I have found to clean metal off of a magnet. Good Luck.
Is it just me or does that brand new U-joint look like a work of art? Heavy machinery parts are milled with such precision.
Someday we might need one of those mounted on the wall of the shop to remember this chapter of our lives!
So the real question here is this: Using the dozer is so much faster than what you were doing before, when you add in the repair times, is it still within the same time frame as it would have been without the dozer? If it is, I feel like you have been saying what you are accomplishing with the dozer is better than what you would have accomplished without it (eg. wider road, etc.) Regardless I think it is amazing what you are doing and I really look forward to all your videos.
Even with all of the repair time, this dozer gets more work done in a week than our excavator could do in a month!
The excavator may have been able to do the roadwork but only if the machine was seriously abused. Save the excavator for what it was designed for and it will last a long a time.
there is no comparison what a D8 can do, compared to what they were doing 10,000 fold. a no brainier. even compared to hiring out, when i did my land i rented a D8 for 3 week, after it was logged. the rental cost me $4500 cnd plus hundreds of gallons of feul// ihad to pay for repairs, well parts as i did the work
Great job on building the road wider with an improved grade. Making the road a priority now will have huge benefits in the years to come, especially during winter. The portable workshop platform for the army truck really rocks! I noticed that there are screws sticking through the ceiling of the truck, 12:06 in upper right. A huge bump and they could puncture the head. Blunting them would be a good idea. Love you guys and would hate to have anything bad happen. Keep up the great job, you are by far my favorite channel in this segment.
So glad Riley is so handy
cover the cylinder rod so it does not get welding spatter dots on it and later rip the seals inside cylinder...
Riley, you are adventurous and Courtney, you are not only beautiful, but every adventurous man's dream girl. Love you both. Your channel is awesome! You are doing things that 99% of people would never do, they only wish they could. Thanks for inviting us into your lives. Much love from Canada.😀❤
You are doing one hell of great job working on the CAT. My old D6 always seems to need something. So impressed with the electrical charging system on the military truck. Amazing it can run the high energy tools and equipment
Great job welding Riley
For cleaning the magnets. I have used compressed air and another magnet wrapped in a rag to capture the metal flakes.
As always great video ya'll!!! That truck is gonna make a great portable shop. Ya'll work so hard and have fun doin it. Riley you definitely are a jack of all trades and master also ya'll amaze me with your talent the way you figure out stuff. Hate that have torque converter problems but have no doubt ya'll get it fixed good luck hopefully it won't be to bad to fix. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy ya'lls time together
Potential solutions to your shifting problems:
1.There is another transmission screen and magnet on the exhaust manifold side toward the front of the engine. Probably would be wise to check and clean that one too.
2. The transmission pump may be sucking air and losing prime. This pump is located on back of engine just behind the oil filters. If this pump loses pressure it won’t shift or brake. Most possible air entry point is the suction tube down under transmission (pretty much below the u joints). There is a rubber suction hose down there connecting the steel suction tubes. If it’s leaking (and it looks like it is), that means air can enter. Make sure the clamps are tight and double clamp each end if needed until no leaks.
Another issue we had is that the trans screen and magnet tops didn’t get installed and seated properly. It leaked air and burned up the pump.
Another great video. Glad you are able to work on the dozer and find solutions. Cut drainage so it doesn't get wiped out if you get a sudden storm!
I love the EcoFlow power system. Seeing how comprehensive it is and how well all the components integrate and work together is a reminder of just how good “American made” gear can be. I bought an engine swap kit from the US years ago and the mechanic who did the work couldn’t stop talking about how well it was made and how much better it was than anything that he can buy that’s made here in Australia. For all its faults, the US is capable of amazing things.
I think Riley has definitely earned the title of "Catskinner" now !! 🤣🤣
Just before your speech about calming Riley's enthusiasm down I was thinking that I could never do videos because my range of emotion is just flat. I function like a draft horse, just keep plowing all day without complaining or celebration.
Consider flux cored wire for the welder. Sort of like a cross between mig and stick. No gas needed and less problem with wind out doors. As easy as mig to use.
Big props to Riley for working very hard and tried to fixed everything on that dozer. Great job!
Riley, you have some skills!
The blue rag in the filter made me roll my eyes. There is a reason surgical nurses do a sponge count after surgery, that mechanic should start doing a rag count after repairs. He was just bad.
My dad was right about diesel parts being big and heavy. That U joint was pretty darn big for being one of the smaller dozer parts.
I know all these repairs were a pain, but like others said, it's great content.
I really enjoy all your videos, please keep them coming.
I recommend you put a wrench on as many bolts as you can and check for tightness as well as get with CAT and see about preventative maintenance checklists
I hope there are plans to 'fall' any trees away from the solar panels. No reason shade should be taking power away. Especially for an area like that
I usually tear up the 5 and 7 mil gloves within minutes but you really have to get busy to tear up those 9 mil gloves. Good job! :)
He shreds them instantly. It’s quite impressive. 😂
Riley used to look at a tree that was in the way and just cut it down with a chainsaw but now with that bulldozer, Riley seems to be in the tree relocation business at 1:13 moving it effortlessly while it's still standing. 😂🤣😆😉
Good investment.Left hand drill bits.Sometimes it catches and pulls the broke bolt out.
good repair , yep you wont be having to stop for that again , wow thats a good repair , your welding is spot on , magic work your doing , regards from the UK
Beast dozer. It can really move the earth. Road looks great. Thanks for sharing
I been working on my own Motorcycles and cars for 45 years, but fixing broken bolts/ parts/ stripped threads, is just next level pain in the ass :( Job well done ! On a side note, whoever worked on that transmission before , is an idiot !
Outstanding work on repairing and maintaining the dozer. That beast is going to come in handy. And there's alot of value in having your own piece of equipment so you can do the work on your schedule. Not limited to rushing it because your rental time is running out. Plus I'm sure there's more work for that dozer at a neighbor or two's property. Nothing like having something that you can trade services for something else you need. Plus, after a a year or two when you feel the big projects are over, you can always sell the dozer and recoup some or all of your money.
You have to really baby old equipment like the D8 it’s had the crap run out of it..I worked at the cat dealership for 42 years.. They were great dozers but they all have a ton of hours on them
Oh nooo! Hope you all are able to get the road done for the concrete project! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Laura
Thanks Riley for the respond on my question about the amount of usage when welding, that 3 % is nothing. I have no clue with repairing anything on vehichles but you seem to know a lot. Rockstar.
So a short while back I purchased 20 acres. I was thinking of purchasing a dozer.
Not going to happen after watching this lol. I'll suck up the cost of paying someone and I'll stick to tractor front loader work. I can fix my tractor but not that beast.
Seriously love the videos.
Old machines need the love and care ,but what you might find is that once you have fixed the decades of wear issues,the old girl may do another 40 years service , something that newer machines can't claim fortune to .
Although it's costly and time that you are not constructing the road,you are learning valuable skills and experience.
Watch Letsdig18 and Dirtperfect channels,you will see that they to are having to spend money and time on repairs both New and old machines,you are not alone .
But after all this ,those old machines are often the Star attraction .
Preventative maintenance is the Key ,a grease gun is the best tool .
Best wishes for the journey forward.
Pump & blade are together. Torque converter will overheat. I rarely repair the torque converter for D8 . Transmission is another thing where the Sun gear carrier is bad. That would cost a issue as well.
On mine I use a stronger neodymium magnet covered with a cloth. it gets most of it off then just peel the cloth off and your done.
I hate that you're having to put so much work/energy/time/expense into the dozer but I'm impressed by Riley's willingness to get after it himself. Very inspiring Riley! And as much as you're putting into the dozer, you will eventually have the piece of mind in knowing 1. you can fix issues that may arise, and 2. the work you've put in is thorough, quality and lasting. As the old (and a bit cheesy) saying goes: Tough times don't last, tough people do! And you two are definitely built tough!
Edit: kept calling Riley "Corey" for some reason lol.
And if you decide to sell it later, you can get a better price if things have gotten fixed.
If I was (all thumbs) as my brother said when we were kids... I would give All of them to You Two👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Just a suggestion. Would add a service crane at some point. Even “small” part can be quite heavy to lift and move on large equipment.
A service crane would be an awesome addition!
Rockin the daizy duke's shorts Courtney. Riley your determination is amazing.
The welding looks good to me and I have used mig alot of the time 👌👍
You guys ROCk! You got this! Cheers from Canada
great effort Riley...one way to become a bulldozer mechanic......why don't you dig a ditch with the excavator and straddle it with the dozer so you can access the under carriage standing up...
I noticed you where using a step ladder to get in and out of the bed of the LMTV (Army truck). There is a ladder that goes with the truck and stores under the bed in the back by the tailgate. You can find them on eBay prices ranging all over depending on who you get it from. That way you always have your ladder and save space in the bed for other things. Just a thought.
I’m sure it stings and it feels like trouble just comes tumbeling on. If its any comfort I really feel proud…and kinda envy…looking at «Dirty Riley». Keep up the good work!
Magnetic filter cleaning. The best way I found to do that Coma is clean it off like you're doing then use high pressure air and it will blow all the finds away from the magnet faster than the magnet can reattract . And yes you should Check that filter once a week for a while. Now on another note I looked at your track tightness.. And it looks to me like your tracks are just a little bit tight in this video video. 1" of deflection on the top , between The front idler and the top roller is proper tension . If a track is too tight it will blow the seal on the track tensioner cylinder. Have fun stay safe
Like Y’all I have old equipment because that is what I could afford. As you are discovering, it often requires fixin’. I feel your pain and frustration. The good news is y’all have the ability to work through it and get it done. Best wishes as you keep moving forward.
Courtney should run for Kubota Queen or Miss Kubota USA. You could be the the CAT KING of Idaho new category.
Ya need a d4 for the wife, bee a nice finish dozer, the 8s are great for moving tons of dirt, you guys a doing a great job
Love the tools and the repairs.Well done
Big boy / girl older heavy equipment = big boy / girl expensive breakdowns :( We are all impressed with your great attitude and diligence, it will be well worth it in the end with your new better then ever road so the concrete trucks can get up and pour you shop floor as well as no more huge hassles of trying to navigate (getting stuck) up the old road during winter and wet spring seasons. You guys are very inspirational THANK YOU :) 2023 I am planning to purchase property out west and build something similar off grid. Taking tons of notes and saving my pennies for the adventure of a lifetime.
Great attitude guys. Weld looks solid
Everything is going to be all right you doing the right steps we have hope for you too
I've always gone through my stuff when I buy someones old junk and check and replaceeverything that is maintenance related consummables! One it helps me understand the machine from the get go, an 2 it gives it less chance of breaking on me when I really start using it.
You're learning the hard way how to do repairs on this Monster, but I applaude the fact that you aren't throwing money at it, and letting someone else get drenched in oil......
FIL used to road construction and I've seen him do these battles every day just to keep new equipment going after the Hired Help abused the big machines, because they wern't the ones paying to fix it.
It looks sweet! It'll hold
Most interesting channel in my subscription queue! Thanks for such great content!
The older heavy equipment does need lots of maintenance and repairs from wear and tear and the amount of hours it has, we still operate old machinery from the late 70’s, 80’s and 90’s sparingly as backups to our newer and modern machinery, proper inspections, maintenance, and service should keep the older machinery operating for a long time.
Western States is a great company to deal with, we rent D7’s and 950’s from their Spokane or Pasco locations.
Sorry about the dozer blues.... good news is easy. Keep good records, of costs. And parts. And time and labor. When you sell it you'll make a good profit.
Having 23 years in the boom truck/small crane business, when I need a part from National Crane, one I can't source elsewhere, this is the pricing method I use: whatever $ amount I first think it will cost, I double it. Then, while waiting for it to be shipped, I double it again. THAT gets me in the ball park so when I see the bill I don't pass out.
More advice: save all large cardboard boxes that you get to put under your equipment and vehicles while working on them! Much easier to slide in and out on, then dirt and rocks!
Riley your definitely looking like an old cat owner, covered in grease n oil.
Doing great and keeping a great attitude!
Be sure to make two more offset passes to stand up to all the rocks or it will bust again, not today bat a few weeks of work will start to show cracks.
When I first started buying equipment a good friend of mine told me that "iron holds its value." In most cases you will sell a piece of equipment for what you paid for it. The cost of repairs and maintenance is the price you pay to do the job. With your mindset and the tools to fix this yourselves, you absolutely will be ahead of the "cost curve" when you sell that Cat dozer to the next lucky owner.
Hello great video. Love watching yall videos. Next time you have a broken bolt you can weld a nut on it to get the bolt out a lot faster. I hope this helps you.
Just a thought about not being able to see in front of the dozer blade...I would get a rear view add-on camera and screen, mount it in end of a 1/2" conduit extended from you roll cage to over the blade. mount the screen right in front of you. Cat skinners would cajole, but you could see what is going on out front. I'm going to mount one on my backhoe. It might have to be repaired once in a while...but I want to see what is in front of my machine...I don't run my machine all the time and need all the help I can get. May become a add-on by the manufacturer's. With your genius you can figure it out..Love your work.
Stick welding is very easy.
On the first day you brought that big machine home i said to myself you’re fixing to get a cram course in old equipment repairs. Everything is big, heavy, hard to get to, and expensive. That’s why you can buy those things really reasonable. I have a old 64 D7 that I had for about 10 or 12 years and it’s just a Angelica that I use around here and if you can get 3040 hours out of here with that working on setting consider yourself extremely lucky.
Well I will give you a hat so he jumped right in and fix it yourself. I used to, but after too heart attacks I just don’t have the energy to do it anymore.
Make a magnet with a microwave oven transformer to clean the magnet filter, or use a mag drill magnet if you have one. Then cut the power to clean the electromagnet
ADVICE: use lots of penetrating oil on all bolts to be removed. Use oil on ALL DRILL BITS AND TAPS! Don't be cheap with the oil. Also when removing stubborn and broken bolts, always try to heat up the metal the bolt is coming out of. Makes removal much easier!
The next guy to get the dozer will be pretty happy, it's going to be just like new!!!!
Damn, I wish I could weld that well, Holy Crap. That repair on the cylinder and blade should last forever. P.S. Maybe put some corner lights on top between the bar lights facing str8 out from the A pillars, it will give you wrap around daylight for ALL that night work.
Look at it this way you'll have a nice lawn ornament.
I finally figured out who you sound like... Pam, from The Office! lol Keep up the good work.
Good job - it will hold - nice weld
So, from my many years of fixing old things: If it's a boat, take it right down to the hull. Fix the hull like your going to the Americas. Build up from there. I can tell you that I learned that the hard way. We build up a boat and then had to take off stuff that we installed to get to stuff below that. Sometimes you don't have time for that, but it will cost. If you get the thing ninety percent fixed and you get the job done... sell the thing. Your not really screwing anyone at that point.
Looks like a nice repair!
with all the rock you have your roads should never get to mudding,nice built you 2 have going on enjouy watching ,thanks for sharing
Look forward to your video's.. you both motivate us into never giving up on our projects!!😁
Definitely hope you fix the dozer and not walk away from it
the weldings look good and yes it will hold up ..