Repairing an old Wheel Loader (Fiat Allis 645B)

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  • @texascottonfarmer
    @texascottonfarmer 3 роки тому +67

    Matt, I just want you to know how much I appreciate you NOT feeling compelled to vocalize every thought and whim in your videos, unlike so many other channels I watch. Thank you! Just git 'er done. It's a pleasure to watch you work. And while I'm at it, THANK YOU for using the camera tripod and magnetic mount, instead of hand-held or hat/head cams. That improves the video quality immeasurably. Stay safe and keep up the good work.👍👍👍👍👍

  • @glennwolfe1663
    @glennwolfe1663 3 роки тому +46

    Matt, I'm no mechanics, but am amazed at your skills at bringing that old equipment back to life (recycling)👌 Keep up the awesome work 👍👍👍👍👍😺🤗

    • @Thinkle911
      @Thinkle911 3 роки тому +1

      Interestingly most of the time, he is just doing a big service. All fluids and all filters changed and miraciously the machines run again. But you also nned to have the knowledge to do such "basics" and obvioulsy other persons lack it and Matt knows, what he is doing: the CAT tracked loader with the issues in the hydraulic valve block was a complete different thing. That was nice heavy machinery surgery.

  • @lawdawg4086
    @lawdawg4086 3 роки тому +247

    “It ain’t perfect, but perfect for what we’re doing” Matt. Lol. I love it

    • @firewalker1372
      @firewalker1372 3 роки тому +17

      He needs to put that on a t-shirt with his logo 🤣

    • @jvandel
      @jvandel 3 роки тому

      My OCD is driving me nuts ;)

    • @LYHTSPD
      @LYHTSPD 3 роки тому +3

      I also use "good from afar, but far from good" when working on stuff like this

    • @RobKeenan826
      @RobKeenan826 3 роки тому +1

      So, perfectly imperfect

    • @randallnelson2452
      @randallnelson2452 2 роки тому +1

      I would love to see one of those machines restored to new condition but that would cost a mint

  • @lucasstiles8012
    @lucasstiles8012 3 роки тому +2

    Yanno, ya got a very laid back style in your videos. You talk to the people like you're talking to a friend you haven't seen since last weekend, and then we come along for all the best parts of helping you work. (Without working.)

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 2 роки тому

    Damn. I didn't even comprehend that those were the yard loaders. I worked at a junkyard for years. Trust me, you did work a miracle. Junkyard loaders are rode hard, and put away wet. They only fix anything when necessary, and the work goes to the lowest bidder. If it can be fixed by somebody at the yard, then it gets fixed by somebody at the yard. I was a car buyer/emergency manager. I was in charge of the yard one day, and three of our four loaders went down in one day. Despite not even knowing how to drive them at the time, I managed to get two of them running. I even rewired one of them, lol. I got baptized under fire. I understand why you like working on this kinda stuff. They're fun to work on.

  • @Tomsfoolery.
    @Tomsfoolery. 3 роки тому +46

    Matt, I have an old dozer that is ether trained as well. I don't like using ether to start it so I use a propane torch. If you have the ability to access the intake, just direct the flame from the propane torch into the intake. The hot air builds more heat from the compression and it'll fire. Works surprisingly well! Great video as always man!

    • @BrodieBr0
      @BrodieBr0 3 роки тому +2

      This is a great tip to get tired old diesels going!

    • @charlesangell_bulmtl
      @charlesangell_bulmtl 3 роки тому +2

      A cleaner version of the fire start...a friend would soak a rag in gasoline and let it suck the fumes(knocked like hell), an old man I knew would use nothing but WD-40 as a start fluid on his Mercedes Benz or VWs.

    • @MoondyneJoe
      @MoondyneJoe 3 роки тому

      H
      I have a 1996 Toyota Hi-ace 2.8l diesel van, when I got it back in 2003 it was a real pain to start in winter and generally the first start of the day.
      I was well aware of either addiction and obviously used it like others do, out of desperation, but I found that a hair dryer worked in the air intake, on big machines probably a hot air gun would be needed, also I changed the glow plugs (At that time it had done about 280,000kms)
      The glow plugs didn't make any significant difference,
      I was then told, when the glow plug light goes off on your dashboard, wait about 10 seconds and you will hear a click upon using that method it helped a lot.
      But the biggest fix was, just after I brought the van it needed a new battery, not knowing any difference I put your ordinary but good quality battery in I still kept having the problem for maybe 14 years until a mate went to a autostore (Repco) as a huge end of year special sale was on
      The salesmen asked for the Rego number of my van, as it is a commercial vehicle it needed the proper battery for the average day of stop start driving (I live in rural Western Australia and don't do that as the van is a private vehicle but I don't do many miles a year)
      He said it needed a 930 cold crank hour battery to let the vehicle operate correctly
      The non special price? 350$ ouch
      But thankfully on special for 190$. That solved all my starting problems, never had any issues since
      Tony from Western Australia 🇦🇺

    • @markgerver3610
      @markgerver3610 3 роки тому

      Gasoline is my favorite choice

    • @samwest9444
      @samwest9444 3 роки тому +3

      Ether trained is a silly concept. There’s going to be a reason why you needed ether to start with, and unless you’ve rectified the problem you will need to keep using ether. And it will probably keep getting worse

  • @Pyro_Patriot
    @Pyro_Patriot 3 роки тому +452

    Man, I love that you upload such long videos. There’s no real channels I like watching long episodes of but this is definitely one of them 👍🏼

    • @brucebonkowski4526
      @brucebonkowski4526 3 роки тому +3

      I was at CAT heavy equipment and they make there own cables for different application

    • @brucebonkowski4526
      @brucebonkowski4526 3 роки тому +5

      You need some plexiglass for windows and make sure the heater worked

    • @brucebonkowski4526
      @brucebonkowski4526 3 роки тому +2

      Matt do you have your bucket seat out of you ranger maybe use a small pickup front seat

    • @richardtravis546
      @richardtravis546 3 роки тому +5

      I agree with him , longer videos are great.

    • @rubenbraekman4515
      @rubenbraekman4515 3 роки тому +22

      Andrew Camarata

  • @localcrew
    @localcrew 3 роки тому +34

    Matt - it was nice to meet you at the Expo. Everyone was so friendly.
    This loader is a keeper for sure. Those forks are awesome!

  • @Adrian-Pryke
    @Adrian-Pryke 3 роки тому +8

    Love how you fixed up the door, and was glad to see I’m not the only one who uses a forklift to do that type of adjustment… 🤣🤣🤣

  • @tomgalli1188
    @tomgalli1188 2 роки тому +3

    I started watching DC a few months ago. I think my first video was the Ford tractor. After a few random selections, I stumbled onto something that was part of a playlist. Since then, I've worked my way through several other playlists. It is fun to see a single project evolving! As I become more and more invested in your adventures, I realize that I'm having almost as much fun seeing things I recognize in the background. Seeing projects that predate, or happen during the building of, the container shed. Seeing Christine in the background of, well, many other videos. Seeing things that I already recognize, and in my head, slowly assembling a timeline from the out-of-order chapters I've already watched. I really am developing attachments to your machines, as if they were characters in a story. I guess they are! And seeing DC itself evolve, from the muddy lot through the container shed to the pad for the new shop is really satisfying. Keep 'em coming, please!

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks a lot Tom!! Glad you enjoy the content!

  • @kiwi_welltraveled4375
    @kiwi_welltraveled4375 3 роки тому +5

    Bobcat.
    High precision, panel beating equipment!
    Massive Respect from New Zealand
    😀👍

  • @jojo1308716
    @jojo1308716 3 роки тому +89

    33:33 “way more gooder”, that’s a technical term.

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  3 роки тому +25

      In my book, yes lol

    • @clevelandmaker386
      @clevelandmaker386 3 роки тому +6

      @@DieselCreek Matt......we have to talk..... your setting an example for all the little creekers out there....
      You can't have a tractor that's on the juice.....
      I don't want the International Tractor League to be investigating you for doping 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

    • @Bret4207
      @Bret4207 3 роки тому +5

      One of my late father in laws favorite terms. "There! That's way more gooder!!!"

    • @Superbadasssweetdaddyjones
      @Superbadasssweetdaddyjones 3 роки тому +4

      Betterer than most. Specially when yer cleenin chimlees....

    • @clevelandmaker386
      @clevelandmaker386 3 роки тому +1

      @@DieselCreek your fronts need air

  • @brandonjennings9433
    @brandonjennings9433 3 роки тому +15

    That was the quickest hour video I've watched. It was over an I was upset there wasn't more to watch! Thank Matt! Ready to see more on it, the grader, and auto Car. Basically anything you put out I'm ready to watch!

  • @timnash6870
    @timnash6870 3 роки тому +1

    TIM from Canada... suggestions for you you should have made... A large cement pad close to your shop.. so you can work on your machines outside.. if you were standing in the mud working on them kind of a waste of time to spend on putting down all that stone.... there should be one area set a side close to your buildings with a large cement pad... this way you have something solid you can work on

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  3 роки тому +1

      Rome wasn’t built in a day. I’ve got big plans for out there. gonna have a big actual shop built in the spring I hope. Then the concrete will follow

  • @DanDeVoto
    @DanDeVoto 3 роки тому +134

    Matt, you might try another LED light on top of the cab to eliminate the shadow blocking your view of the forks. A backup LED wouldn't hurt either. Fun to see the loader running so well.

    • @jonaugust9336
      @jonaugust9336 3 роки тому +13

      I was thinking the same thing, I ran loaders in a underground mine and I preferred the lights on the roof over the ones on the fenders

    • @TheThomarse
      @TheThomarse 2 роки тому +9

      @@jonaugust9336 Yeah half my lights on my 938 were on the fender, when I'm using the bucket I'm like just WHY

  • @DIRT-BOSS
    @DIRT-BOSS 3 роки тому +8

    Nothing like new filters.. And I'm glad we got the experience CREEK Fries together ! 😎

  • @MitzvosGolem1
    @MitzvosGolem1 3 роки тому +56

    You can put split bushings into worn holes in two half's made of thin steel . Easy quick fix lasts for centuries.
    In mid articulation pins and bucket.
    There are suction screens in hyd tank for main pumps intake and in transmission sump as well. Often never serviced . I had old Machine s clogged up screens would not move . Once clean perfect.

    • @RJ1999x
      @RJ1999x 3 роки тому +2

      Allis Chalmers actually made it so you can tighten the cup down on the ball, to make them last longer in the field

  • @KB-gs8zi
    @KB-gs8zi 3 роки тому +34

    Hey Matt !! Great going so far on the 645B ,, What about the ""JEEP"" you pulled out of the barn that your Wife wants ?? Always something more to do ALL the time !! Have a good week & Hope that hydraulic hose DON"T break the Bank !!

    • @JamesCouch777
      @JamesCouch777 3 роки тому +5

      Yeah, we want to see the wife driving her jeep.

  • @jeremiahsullivan5219
    @jeremiahsullivan5219 3 роки тому +2

    I think machines appreciate it when you show them some love

  • @jaylay3453
    @jaylay3453 3 роки тому

    What a nice piece of equipment. Sounds, seems, she got her lungs open, like a whistle and cheery revs. Great.

  • @davidcolesr.8628
    @davidcolesr.8628 3 роки тому +8

    Right On Time

  • @dirtyduck1947
    @dirtyduck1947 3 роки тому +11

    one thing you need to air up the front tires on that loader when you get a chance , love what you do! wish I had never sold my wheelhorse tractor jerry

  • @ginobragoli1448
    @ginobragoli1448 3 роки тому +5

    I know people don't tend to rate Fiat very highly, especially their cars but being Italian like your good wife I have had a fair few Fiat vehicles in my lifetime. Their cars USED to rust in the 70s and 80s but are very good now. I have found that they produce a very good engine and if you maintain them and keep up with the required periodic servicing they last just as long as any other vehicle! They also produce good agricultural and plant machinery at a competitive price. Good video, you accomplished a lot in this one👍👍

  • @BG-vq9fd
    @BG-vq9fd 3 роки тому +1

    You manage to hold my attention longer than most. The narration helps

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 9 місяців тому +1

    Man them led lights are nice and bright 1:01:30 @Diesel Creek

  • @BearJawGaming
    @BearJawGaming 3 роки тому +6

    An hour long? OH hell yeah! Appreciate the videos, stay safe!

  • @jp-ny2pd
    @jp-ny2pd 3 роки тому +42

    Always look at adding a cheap hour meter to the dash somewhere. You're already into the wiring, might as well toss $20 at an hour meter and make your maintenance work easier.

  • @timothyaldrich4917
    @timothyaldrich4917 3 роки тому +9

    Yep the longer the videos the better. Great job Matt.

  • @scotts3574
    @scotts3574 3 роки тому

    Seriously every time I start something up IE truck, lawnmower, weedwacker i say Contact, thanks Matt. I really like the videos and hi from western PA.

  • @tooheyzee6840
    @tooheyzee6840 Рік тому

    Fat Alice is my favorite of all your machines!

  • @scottastic2915
    @scottastic2915 3 роки тому +13

    @10:40 Ive lived my whole life in the south, but "grewn" is something you dont hear everyday! haha, great video @DieselCreek

  • @larrywalker7759
    @larrywalker7759 3 роки тому +32

    Hopefully as you continue to run it more, the piston rings will clean themselves out some and inflate better, and that may improve the starting. Another thing with engines that sat inoperative for a long time is the exhaust valves and intake valves that were in an open position can have a coating of rust, which causes fractional compression loss. Adjusting the valves at some point might really improve the starting/running.

    • @chebyshortbox65
      @chebyshortbox65 3 роки тому

      Upppi huh phojipijPooh on

    • @jackking5567
      @jackking5567 3 роки тому +1

      Surely if the piston rings were stuck into their grooves there'd be engine blowback and as you clearly saw there is none.

    • @larrywalker7759
      @larrywalker7759 3 роки тому +1

      @@jackking5567 That is a good point to consider. Perhaps this engine is one of the many that require glow plugs as part of their normal cold start procedure and they are not functional. I have not heard Matt nor other commenters mention glow plugs or other pre-heat provision for this engine.

  • @martinfalting9737
    @martinfalting9737 3 роки тому +8

    This episode was just in my liking. Servicing old machinery is very satisfying 👍👍

  • @crankysports
    @crankysports 3 роки тому

    Man your yard is muddy back by the big loaders! I love watching you run these old girls around!

  • @DannebergAcres
    @DannebergAcres 3 роки тому

    After watching 10 or 12 of these 'style' channels now, I'm saying DC (and Mustie) are the BEST. Something about your down-home demeanor, how you talk, teach and show as you go, and of course, all great camera work that I appreciate. Enough to have purchased a shirt! Will contine to support as I can. Thanks for the great content Matt!

  • @wymershandymanservice9965
    @wymershandymanservice9965 3 роки тому +29

    Need to put a timing degree wheel on it. Seems like the timings off just a touch. Especially if it only starts hard when cold.
    Seen it in a lot of older engines. Seems like it will make you a decent machine for your needs. 👍
    🇺🇸🦅🌏⚓️🇺🇸

  • @brianblank9921
    @brianblank9921 3 роки тому +11

    Matt, you've got to be the king of making up words and sayings on UA-cam. I'm always laughing when I hear "works much gooder"(can't forget the "ewwwwwuuuuccchh" when gross liquids come out of whatever tank) and unique ones like "ether trained". I really enjoy your content. Your humor and matter of fact way of speaking brings a ton of added enjoyment to your videos. Thank you Matt!

    • @ramdynebix
      @ramdynebix 3 роки тому

      There’s also some AvE influences “here” and there.

  • @Locane256
    @Locane256 3 роки тому +11

    32:30 I ALWAYS appreciate when you do the safe thing over the dangerous thing - sure, there are times where you don't have much of a choice but to do something dangerous, but I like your policy of keeping them to a minimum. Thanks for being explicit about it!

  • @joshuawilson6900
    @joshuawilson6900 3 роки тому +1

    Battery terminals Hale Trailer got em have two branches in pa. Matt keep up the good work

  • @justinspiteri4983
    @justinspiteri4983 3 роки тому +1

    Best channel on UA-cam 😁

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  3 роки тому

      Best comment on this video! ;)

  • @benjaminreinhardt259
    @benjaminreinhardt259 3 роки тому +46

    "Not properly securing things with bungy cords."
    Bro... lol.

  • @JamesCouch777
    @JamesCouch777 3 роки тому +29

    When you live as far from town as I do shopping on Amazon, as much as I hate it, just makes sense from a time and expense point of view.

    • @shawnmciver3943
      @shawnmciver3943 3 роки тому +1

      same here!!

    • @Watchyn_Yarwood
      @Watchyn_Yarwood 3 роки тому +4

      @@shawnmciver3943 Absolutely. I live in the boonies. 10 miles from the nearest parts store who has to order almost everything, so 20 mile round trip to order it (they make you pay in advance!) and 20 mile round trip to pick it up. 60 miles from the nearest big city. Amazon delivers to my house and cheaper. Standard Parts Part No SS598 at Amazon $15.71 + tax - Total $16.97 delivered, local parts store $28.79 + tax - total $31.67 got to drive 20 mile round trip to get it.

    • @rodneycarpenter3253
      @rodneycarpenter3253 3 роки тому +1

      I agree

    • @JamesCouch777
      @JamesCouch777 3 роки тому

      @@Watchyn_Yarwood that is the same situation I'm in except the closest anything is 15 miles one way. Except there is a gas station/convenience store 3 miles away.

    • @michaelderenne9838
      @michaelderenne9838 Рік тому

      What's wrong with Amazon

  • @wytale2004
    @wytale2004 2 роки тому +8

    @Diesel Creek, always love watching your videos. You give some real hope to other DIYer's when it comes to repairs and a lot of other things.

  • @latitude60mining70
    @latitude60mining70 3 роки тому

    dog-gone best channel for showin the love to these good O'l girls.
    may the machinery junkyard doors always be open to you Sir.

  • @kennethjohnson7729
    @kennethjohnson7729 2 роки тому

    i have just waatched you change all the filters oil,aie tranne, now all you have to do is power washe enginee and rest of machine and you well fell like you are in a brend neew machine grate to see you teaking care of things, and noticed that you are much cleaner with used parts and care of your work grate on you.ken from down under

  • @grenphelps7455
    @grenphelps7455 3 роки тому +6

    Could do with some extra air in the front tyres... (tires) 😉 another great video, really enjoy it when you work on the machines....

  • @JC-yt1pm
    @JC-yt1pm 3 роки тому +7

    Operated one of those 20 years ago I spent many hours in it they are a decent piece of iron.

  • @freddishaw1031
    @freddishaw1031 3 роки тому +15

    Good stuff as always, can't wait to see Christine with a new coat on her

  • @BruceMoore-bv9ze
    @BruceMoore-bv9ze 11 місяців тому

    I enjoy watching your videos, because you explain everything so well.

  • @tomdale1313
    @tomdale1313 3 роки тому

    your confidence level is increasing upward, you keep putting on that , "Old School" hat, is fits quite well...txs for sharing

  • @Military-Museum-LP
    @Military-Museum-LP 3 роки тому +6

    Well Matt you made my weekend complete!

  • @petepeeff5807
    @petepeeff5807 3 роки тому +11

    Those were the perfect junkyard sized loaders 40 years ago nearly every junk yard in our area had one . Should have the AC D301 engine that is very common.

    • @tiredoldmechanic1791
      @tiredoldmechanic1791 3 роки тому

      They were common because Aljon used them to mount their forks and engine puller. They needed a loader that didn't have a Z bar in the way. The loaders were often paired with an Aljon car crusher.

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 3 роки тому +11

    Everything doesn’t have to be a certified welding job brother! Looks great!

  • @Weeklypunker
    @Weeklypunker 3 роки тому

    As my grandfather use to say " its like polishing a turd" With those brand new Headlights. Matt all of your videos are awesome to watch I'm glad I found this channel. And also being from Western PA I enjoy the scenery.

  • @TheRestorationShack
    @TheRestorationShack 3 роки тому

    Nice sneak peak at Christine in the video, looks good with some colour on, looking forward to the next update on her!

  • @MrStan1221
    @MrStan1221 3 роки тому +4

    Matt your new camera seems to much clearer. Thanks for another great video.

  • @99unclebob
    @99unclebob 3 роки тому +5

    Great video Matt a perfect addition to a Sunday evening your right they were mostly Allis - Chalmers units you said in the beginning of the video you knew where there is quite a few of these models, maybe you can get a cab door to replace the one you straightened out somewhat if they'd sell it to you cheap enough and who knows maybe maybe it will come with the door glass, those cab heaters in those units were good once the engine was good and hot, always kept the cabs cozy and if that one does not work to good there's always the used ones in those other ones you know about or Harbor Freight or Tractor Supply will have them for less than a $100, maybe thats too much, look forward to the next video on the Fiat Allis 645B 👍

  • @aserta
    @aserta 3 роки тому +16

    51:40 the junkyard i frequent has setup a fuel doctor station for incoming vehicles. They suck it up and filter it. I think the owner is an old sea dog, he has a few boats on site he's working on from time to time, and i know his diesel cleaning station is 100% marine grade what with those meter long fuel filters. The guy is smart as they come and has been more than nice with us who come and pay weight price to get stuff that would otherwise be wasted.

    • @alexanderkupke920
      @alexanderkupke920 3 роки тому +3

      come on, that fuel he pulled out seemed to be perfect quality...
      If you are running waste oil burners that is.
      Looks still better than the heavy oil large ships burn...

  • @nboldrini
    @nboldrini 2 роки тому

    I like the way you talk to the camera - it's like you are speaking to your buddy.

  • @thomassmith537
    @thomassmith537 3 роки тому +2

    Love the sheet metal work on the door. Best BFH I’ve ever seen!

  • @FQP-7024
    @FQP-7024 3 роки тому +41

    We love the Clark 129 because it's unique Matt, I know the Fiat is the perfect size but don't scrap the Clark

    • @netrioter
      @netrioter 3 роки тому +7

      Sell it and support the channel more....that's how you do it

    • @unclegreybeard3969
      @unclegreybeard3969 3 роки тому +14

      @@netrioter Look back at the video where he worked on it, I believe he did say his intention was to sell it.

    • @jdub229r
      @jdub229r 3 роки тому

      You seen the price of scrap metal lately! Scrap that big son of a gun!

    • @jblob5764
      @jblob5764 3 роки тому +5

      I think the Clark is more of a flip than a scrap deal. Way too valuable in working condition to scrap

    • @marcryvon
      @marcryvon 3 роки тому +3

      @@unclegreybeard3969
      Yep, he says it himself, almost useless on his property and it being so heavy, impossible to take it to job sites.
      A little lipstick on it and it should sell to a profit !

  • @scottymac62
    @scottymac62 3 роки тому +5

    Matt, I always solder my connections after crimping them. It creates a "wet" connection, with allows more current flow to your starter. Saves on your battery too. I do that to my welding machines too.

  • @BobPegram
    @BobPegram 3 роки тому +35

    Put an hour meter in her. You'll at least know how many hours you've put on her.
    Glad this loader is the size you need. Do you plan to get a bucket for her or something other than the forks?
    She's appreciating all the mechanical love! Does she still start hard or not? At least you got her to kick what One Lonely Farmer calls her "Crack" (Ether) habit! 8-))

    • @joewilliams5519
      @joewilliams5519 3 роки тому +3

      Good job Matt … put an hour meter in that tracks your time workin on her.

    • @davidr6585
      @davidr6585 3 роки тому +2

      Inexpensive good advise from Bob here Matt. But... somethin tells you probably already thought of that knowin' how all your planetary gears inside that brain of yours works ;)

  • @kenreeve6549
    @kenreeve6549 Рік тому

    so much enjoy your hands on down to earth vids Matt thank you so much, from France

  • @peterbienvenu9033
    @peterbienvenu9033 3 місяці тому

    MATT AGAIN YOU DID THE OUTSTANDING !

  • @DeadReckon
    @DeadReckon 3 роки тому +27

    Ought to send that old fuel to Peg, I bet he'd wonder why you'd never drain such nice fuel!

  • @danmackintosh6325
    @danmackintosh6325 3 роки тому +13

    I like the "stupid tax" saying, might be stealing that one for next time I lose or ruin something. Another good one I've heard, IIRC from Ford factory workers, was "idiot rash". Used to describe the cuts/bruises/blacked nails one gets from rushing a job or taking a shortcut. Edit @50min, the bent oil pan is a good sign IMO, along with the lack of blow by I'm hypothesizing they out of frame rebuilt it at some point and not hugely long before it was sat, hung it up on the drain spout as they reinstalled the unit.. At least, that's what I'd choose to believe if it were mine...

  • @Pamudder
    @Pamudder 3 роки тому +8

    When you were moving the old Ford Ranger around, I noted that the aluminum wheels on the truck look like the same model of aluminum wheels on my old '94 Explorer. I smashed one of those wheels-- I was doing donuts in about a foot of fresh snow that fell when I was in a movie one night, and clobbered a curb-- talk about stupid tax-- and had a pay a small fortune for a replacement. Those wheels might be worth a fair piece of money on ebay.

  • @joeenna7820
    @joeenna7820 3 роки тому

    Hi from north Texas. I look forward to your video's as much as I do Andrew Camarata's. Keep up the good work.

  • @новик-х4и
    @новик-х4и 3 роки тому +1

    Ваше трудолюбие и настойчивость вызывает большое уважение.

  • @aserta
    @aserta 3 роки тому +12

    If you know someone that's cutting one for scrap, get the wheel assemblies for yours, to keep in storage. I've never not found doing this with old equipment, to be a good idea. If they become broken, unable to at the very least act as rolling chassis, it's a PITA and a half to deal with.

    • @petepeeff5807
      @petepeeff5807 3 роки тому +4

      Definitely. The planetaries are the main issue.

    • @benmac940
      @benmac940 3 роки тому +2

      Why do people so often use double negatives it makes things harder to understand

    • @charlesangell_bulmtl
      @charlesangell_bulmtl 3 роки тому

      @@benmac940 WHATEVER...

    • @benmac940
      @benmac940 3 роки тому

      @@charlesangell_bulmtl it's not even proper English

  • @BrodieBr0
    @BrodieBr0 3 роки тому +4

    11:00 Matt still has that awesome old Cheap Jeep 😂 Old Iron and XJ's...2 things I'll always love. I bet that fuel got bacterial/mold/algae infected. My buddy has a 7.3 IDI Powerstroke Ford that sat for a long time and that's what the fuel looked like too.

  • @dirtyroofer3678
    @dirtyroofer3678 3 роки тому +14

    I make my own terminals , copper pipe different size, flatten on side ,drill a hole , solder or crimp to your wire

    • @oldamericaniron5767
      @oldamericaniron5767 3 роки тому +2

      Never did that, thanks for the idea.

    • @M.TTT.
      @M.TTT. 3 роки тому

      decent idea

    • @M.TTT.
      @M.TTT. 3 роки тому

      how do you crimp them? Just wondering you're method

    • @dirtyroofer3678
      @dirtyroofer3678 3 роки тому +1

      @@M.TTT. I have a big crimper. But mostly I solder them.

    • @dirtyroofer3678
      @dirtyroofer3678 3 роки тому

      @@M.TTT. I have a decent metal shop , but I've used old pipe , buss detail from panel boxes etc , copper is really fun and easy to work with , play around a bit you'll get it and have fun 👍

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 9 місяців тому +1

    Lmfao the Wheelie Picking up the 11k Pound JLG and doing the Cab Wiggle Matt 😂 58:38 @Diesel Creek

  • @douglasrdeaton
    @douglasrdeaton 3 роки тому +1

    I ran a 644 for year's loved that loader. It was a beast with chains on in the winter pushing snow.

  • @JesseLemus1
    @JesseLemus1 3 роки тому +23

    “This door needs som love” - immediately grabs the skid steer. lmao

  • @CoalChrome
    @CoalChrome 3 роки тому +46

    "we didn't do any crazy miracles"
    _allis is fighting for it's life in the background_

    • @RJ1999x
      @RJ1999x 3 роки тому +3

      Not fighting very hard, Allis Chalmers never die

    • @CoalChrome
      @CoalChrome 3 роки тому

      @@RJ1999x I can attest to that being a bold faced lie. I have a friend who bought a locked up WD and a replacement motor which was perfectly fine, and then the replacement locked up, finally on the WD45 motor it works but the amount of money he's dumped into the thing made it a moneypit

    • @RJ1999x
      @RJ1999x 3 роки тому +1

      @@CoalChrome Had nothing to.do with Allis Chalmers. If you locked up a motor, it had no oil

    • @CoalChrome
      @CoalChrome 3 роки тому

      @@RJ1999x no it had oil, and the second engine apparently cracked the block when they were trying to do a first start. all in the summer too

    • @RJ1999x
      @RJ1999x 3 роки тому

      @@CoalChrome Wouldn't have locked up from a cracked block, almost every one of those engines have a crack, it meant nothing because it leaked coolant into coolant.

  • @Denpachii
    @Denpachii 3 роки тому +9

    Well Matt, if you know where one of those machines is being scrapped, go get some parts!

  • @simonsackett
    @simonsackett 3 роки тому +2

    I really like your videos because they're strangely comforting to me. The thought of being able to work on machinery in the middle of a peaceful forest is very appealing :)

  • @Grandpa82547
    @Grandpa82547 Рік тому

    I got the same brass battery terminals. I like them no matter where they're made. Sometimes you have to just use the best you can get.

  • @teebugg66
    @teebugg66 3 роки тому +46

    Look around locally and see if someone has a used door they’d sell. I’ve never had any luck bending a door back after it’s been taco’ed

    • @firesurfer
      @firesurfer 3 роки тому +2

      It's easy enough to make a jig from a scrap piece of ply. Tack down the points that are straight. Pull out the bent parts. This of course has to be done a little at a time with a dolly and hammer. A puller if available will help. It's easier than it sounds. Any broke bits can be welded.

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 3 роки тому +15

    You can probably bring the seat to an upholstery shop for new padding and covering, might want to try that, I’ve had a Harley Davidson seat totally redone and it came out awesome!👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

  • @markmontgomery8466
    @markmontgomery8466 3 роки тому +4

    Just got that same battery cable off Amazon. I was surprised at the quality also. Good stuff Matt keep it up 👍

    • @richardcline1337
      @richardcline1337 3 роки тому

      Amazon is about all there is left. I used to do a lot of shopping with eBait but they've gotten so rough on not just shoppers but sellers as well that it's just much less frustrating to go ahead and do the Amazon trip. Also, with the rabid IDIOT running the USPS now, Amazon can get things to me much faster! I don't particularly like Amazon but you do what you have to do these days.

  • @JavierGonzalez-rk9yx
    @JavierGonzalez-rk9yx Рік тому +1

    Gracias por compartir el video gran trabajo las luces LED quedaron muy bien disfruté viendo el video saludos desde Argentina

    • @hojustraper
      @hojustraper 11 місяців тому

      Muy bueno que haya otro argento que disfruta de sus videos jeje, saludos

  • @JointerMark
    @JointerMark 2 роки тому

    Heading that 645 startup sure brings back memories. Good on you for getting this one back up and running!

  • @evan__kumar
    @evan__kumar 3 роки тому +5

    9:38 24:14 1:05:10 OMG CHRISTEN IS YELLOW!!!!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

  • @d.bjornchristian5651
    @d.bjornchristian5651 3 роки тому +9

    Looks like you're gonna need to set up another container garage for all the "new" equipment.

  • @billarcher
    @billarcher 3 роки тому +4

    I remember operating that model when it was new except that it was Allis Chalmers then. They were the easiest machine to use for loading trucks from a stockpile.

    • @RJ1999x
      @RJ1999x 3 роки тому

      Allis Chalmers 👍

  • @russellgeorgen9139
    @russellgeorgen9139 2 роки тому

    Skid steer metal fabrication, who would have thought? Nice door repair.

  • @terrypardy1678
    @terrypardy1678 3 роки тому

    Perfectly securing things with bungee cords? CLASSIC! 😆

  • @kullmann27
    @kullmann27 3 роки тому +58

    "This door needs some love" *angry Bobcat noises* 😂

    • @marcryvon
      @marcryvon 3 роки тому +8

      He's the only one ever to do bodywork with a Bobcat !! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Storebj0rn
      @Storebj0rn 3 роки тому +4

      There’s Tough Love,
      …and then there’s Angry Bobcat Love

  • @alexmilne7634
    @alexmilne7634 3 роки тому +5

    Amazing video as always! learn a lot from watching your videos and it has definitely gotten me into rescuing old petrol lawnmowers and such and trying to see if I can make them live again which is really amazing so thank you for starting a new passion for me, love your videos man keep it up!!!

  • @buttonmonkey6845
    @buttonmonkey6845 3 роки тому +124

    “Paying ya stupid tax “ 🤣🤣🤣 done plenty of that in my time 🤣

    • @lawrencewillard6370
      @lawrencewillard6370 3 роки тому +3

      Button monkey. Ignorance is my main problem, stupid is next. But remembered experience delivers.

    • @buttonmonkey6845
      @buttonmonkey6845 3 роки тому +4

      @@lawrencewillard6370 😀, remember, “ it”s always easier second time around”

    • @128file
      @128file 3 роки тому +3

      Same here I never knew the name till now though

    • @lawrencewillard6370
      @lawrencewillard6370 3 роки тому

      @@buttonmonkey6845 Been there, often. Then regroup.

    • @bobleeswoodshop7919
      @bobleeswoodshop7919 3 роки тому +1

      I never heard that saying before, but I love it. I have paid my fair share!!😂😂😂😂😂

  • @GREYSALP
    @GREYSALP Рік тому

    The wire that was cut at the battery box acted like a fuse. If it had not been cut and still shorted to ground, the next thing to blow would have been the batteries and you do not want to be around if they explode. They make fuses for that exact purpose. Love your videos. Keep at it.

  • @serious_shooter5872
    @serious_shooter5872 3 роки тому

    When I saw you trying to straighten that door with the forks of the bobcat I said to myself, he's about to pay stupid tax twice today :D. Very nice watching an old warrior get some new filters and love.

  • @Jammer.1
    @Jammer.1 3 роки тому +9

    #1 there is a loose belt on the fan #2 on water filter/condictioner about 8" above is a thumb screw to turn the coolant off & the conditioner is anti rust & mold blocker !

  • @dfross87
    @dfross87 3 роки тому +6

    As much as I'd love to see the Clark stay, now that Fat Allis is there (and the 977 if it ever gets home) it will be lucky if it gets used once per year for some ultra heavy job. And seeing it sitting there with another tree growing through it would be even sadder than watching it drive up onto a float and disappear into the distance.
    This will be even more the case if you can find a bucket for Fat Allis.

  • @nordicresilience
    @nordicresilience 3 роки тому +7

    Put a rubber mat on between the lid and the battery, cheap and easy fix to reduce the risk of stuff like that happening

  • @bikerboy674
    @bikerboy674 3 роки тому

    So Christine is painted yellow!! Can't wait for that video.
    Another great video Matt

  • @mikejames663
    @mikejames663 3 роки тому

    Matt, you're a bloody genius.