FREE Diesel Trench Compactor Brought back from the Dead!
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- Опубліковано 5 гру 2021
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I’m 75, retired crane operator /parts changer and addicted to learning on UA-cam. Your videos are fascinating, you give me faith in humans that the world nowadays is trying to take away! THANKS
The trench compactor running over a GoPro would make an excellent intro!
I was just thinking about that small cap. I would wanna use a raspberry pi camera and somekind of guiding system :D
From the complaints I've heard, any Go-pro 8 would be the one to use 😎
Just keeping with the routine. Everything that’s fixed and moves under its own power has to drive over the camera. We didn’t make the rule.
Saw a t-shirt somewhere that defines you very well. It said: I know stuff. I fix things.
Wow very Efficient Compacter For sure Matt very cool to see it back up and running and saved from the scrap Heap 51:31 @Diesel Creek
One of the best things that Matt has above everything else is his attitude that "Where there's a will there's a way" he may not have the right tools or even the right parts but if he can make it work it, he'll figure it out. It's what makes his channel so enjoyable and a pleasure to watch.
Wow. You are amazing to be able to rebuild the compactor.
I agree, he can relate to the average working man out there making the best of it, I thoroughly enjoy the channel and Matt's don't give up attitude 👍
Totally agree, he does some very common sense engineering...or re-engineering as the project or repair demands. 👍
Agreed
@Mck Idyl Bacau's he does thing I would be screed to try he shards me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
This channel has really grown on me... I find that I really look forward to new videos from Diesel Creek-- even though this channel has very little relevance in my life nowadays as an old retired guy. I think that Matt's attitude and "never say die" approach are very compelling, and who couldn't use some of that quintessential "American" spirit in their day-to-day goings on? Keep up the good work, Matt... and thank you for taking us along!
As another old timer I agree with you Braxton. Even though I don't do the things Matt does I think his "work arounds" are educational and maybe will help me to "think out of the box" when I run into an issue.
I was recommended this video while watching Mustie1's latest (love his channel) - this looks great too. Subscribed.
Matt uses these tools for work, but being retired doesn't mean you can't use the inspiration to try new things. Though retired, I still have a lot of projects I plan on doing between naps. These videos might even inspire me to get them done...if I can tear myself away long enough to start one.
I feel the same way.
Matt’s one in a million - excellent young man
This brought back an old memory. A guy had my dad build a riding lawn roller from scratch. He supplied a bunch of car parts, some steel, and an engine. My dad started welding it up and realized the steering box was backwards so that to turn left, you steer right. The guy told him to go ahead and build it. That guy rolled yards with that machine for years and never messed up steering the wrong way.
I don't believe you but continue with your lies 😊
@@pclarke464 Troll much?
Never fails to warm my heart the pleasure on your face when your fixed piece of equipment fires up and is working. We curse and sometimes we swear we doubt our reasoning but when it's all done the satisfaction it brings just makes us look for the next pieces we can bring back to life. Thanks Matt glad this little Compactor is done the way you want it.
The coned shaped washers Matt. Belville washers. Designed to impart an even axial load on the shaft. Great vid again.
All true, but if we are going to be sticklers for technical details, let's spell it like it is. Belleville washer.
@@larrywalker7759 Spring washers
Watched 3:30...
Matt: "....fairly easily"
Me: [drops what he's doing and gets popcorn]
Matt, you are a frickin' genius! You remind me of every farmer I have known, able to fix anything, almost anywhere with minimum tools but buckets of patience. A truly awesome 3 part series, congrats.
An amazing mechanic
That's some serious American ingenuity on display. Dr. Frankenstein would be proud. Well done Matt!
I love the random movie references. “Two weeks from everywhere”… seems like you’re in a tight spot!
Way to go cobbling one engine out of all those parts! VERY impressed with the stator conversion - bet the manufacturer said you can't do that.
Matt.
This time round you actually demonstrated your true mechanical prowess!
Well done, best wishes from South Africa.
For that starter, you might want to consider a bump out protector for when you go into trenches with it. You could weld it on. Looks like a really successful project.
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You are one of the smartest mechanic I have had the pleasure watching.I was a heavy equipment mechanic for thirty years until broke my back in a vehicle accident.I finally ended operating the equipment I once repaired.Amazing machine.
Happiest moments in life
1. Newborn
2. Watching someone fix a trench compactor that is metric
3. Getting married
Getting married would not be top of my list haha jk I love my wife
I am with you. Just so you are sure you got the order right. 😉
You NEED to nickname this machine Skittles. All the different paint jobs from different parts, it’s perfect for this machine.
No need to apologize for READING a resource. Reading a tech reference combined with your experience and instincts, you are unstoppable.
Loved the repair. Parts swapping is a normal thing in my neighborhood. It's why there's so many half tractors around. BUT...... Just about sang along, "come with me, and you'll see, a world of OSHA violations! " Frickin' GOLD! Keep 'em coming Matt.
I found that osha is and other one of those administration things that the government uses to take your money. You know like the IRS. We did fine for 137 yrs., then along came the agencies. They did nothing for us except make things hard while taking our money. I call them torcher for hire scammers.
@@charlesreohr6236 Like many government programs, there is a need for osha and it does good, but they always go overboard with anything government run and and it becomes expensive and stupidly restrictive. Hard hats for all jobs are one that kills me......or rather my neck. I didn't have any head injuries in the 22 years where they were not required on the job sites I worked on, but if you do government type jobs, it is required. Don't get me started on the attempt to get osha to mandate vaccines.... The environmental programs help protect the environment, but also get quite stupid and end up adding expense and and time to jobs.
You’re a mechanical genius! I’m amazed that you were able to retrofit so many components on that machine. Just one of the reasons I love your channel!
The smile on your face when the engine turned over and ran is irreplaceable. Like a little boy opening up Christmas presents.
THE WASY I SEE IT!!!IS YOUR MADE FOR THE SCREEN!!!!YOUR PERSONALITY IS OFF THE CHARTS MY UA-cam FRIEND!!!!YOU ROCK MATT!!
Every video is a learning experience. Your enthusiasm about tearing down the object of discrepancy and returning it back to an opperable piece is priceless. The band has another million record seller, there great.
That teaser at the end. I guess we'll be seeing Christine next week? with all new tires. :) Pls work on any of the autocar projects you have I love both trucks!
RickyM I’ve used my backhoe to break tire beads. Works rather well!
Nice. Well done. Ever wondered why Bomag is world leader in compacting ? I've seen these things almost everywhere round here in Germany where they do pedestrian zones or streetsides. Can't beat that thing even if dang old. Don't paint it. It tells a story of a long life of work. Thanks for sharing !
I think you just found your motto: "If it ain't one thing it's five more." I love it.
Hi Matt, I am most impressed with your trouble shooting and problem solving methodology. Your ability to modify and come up with hybrid solutions to bring to life a dead mechanical and electrical nightmare is inspirational. Your relaxed and determined approach while dealing with continual setbacks is a lesson to us all. The example you provide for us all is the importance of not giving up when things go wrong and the going gets tough. Well done Matt on another successful project, which is educational and inspirational on so many different levels. Please continue your excellent work and please keep the videos coming. Many thanks.
What finesse taking parts from three non-running engines and coming out with one that runs like a charm for that monster! Well done Dr. Frankenstein!
More like Dr. Mattenstein lmao
I think Dr. Fankengineer works better for Matt...
Because he works with metal instead of flesh...
Its Alive!!!!
Thank u Matt for taking time to explain what’s going on. I’ve learned a lot from watching. What I really like is you turning what some call junk into operating and useful again. Keep it up!
Wow that sounds great.fantastic job so proud of you.
I'm always amazed on how he managed to keep track of all the parts he disasembles and manages to remember which goes where.
As he revealed either in this video or in video 2 of this rebuild, he Cheats and looks at the previous videos when he gets stuck and can't remember what came off where...
😄😁😆😅😂🤣
Love how you don't mind sharing when you screw up. "I'm an idiot". You could have easily edited it out but left it in for our enjoyment.
The next project is to weld some bars onto the rollers to reestablish the sheeps feet. Impressive rebuild.
Watching the look on your face when things go as planned is priceless. You have a great attitude.
Testing that machine on your 3" base rock isn't a very good test of its abilities. It will do a fine job on its intended purpose of compacting backfill material in a trench.
You have once again turned lemons into very good lemoniid!!! Attaboy.
well it seems to be compacting that fairly well too
I would never buy this machine in a hundred million years, yet I am fascinated with your relaxed diagnosis, disassemby & your excellent filming. You are a true master of all things mechanical.
Enjoy Matts sense of humor and his attitude towards his projects. My husband was watching, and was talking about this machine a bit. Used to work, yrs ago at a " we rent anything" place for all sorts of equipment, and also did accounts payable there as well. worked 72 hour work weeks and came home dog ass tired..with his ex, running her mouth and making out checks for 1.25 to pay for shit. In any case:-) I enjoy him watching and telling me about all the things he did, there and enjoying your videos. When you don't have the proper things, you always manage to come up with things to make things work, and sometimes even better than how they were originally made. WTG!. Look forward to future videos.
What I'm learning from these buy repair/restore videos, is the equipment really is only as good as the person maintaining it. Lots of "old" equipment is getting a second life due to some time, parts, and care. Well done, I've learned a lot from you and your expertise!!
Waking up to DC is always a great way to start the day!
Matt, your smile and thumbs up was pay day for a job well done. Keep on making things work that were near dead. Big blessing to you.
mother of god.............check out that flywheel..........stores more kinetic energy than an avalanche. Matt is a master of almost infinite patience to see this project through. Great to see, the issue with crankshaft thrust play tolerance shown as a reference to an important measurement.
I noticed the old Ford squatted a bit when you loaded the compactor on it. I really enjoyed this series.
Two parts paint thinner and one part boiled linseed oil. Just brush or spray on. Makes any paint and oxidized plastic look like newly painted, but with patina.
If that doesn't work and I believe it will, at least put on a coat of clear to preserve it.
@@BobPegram Or better yet, just leave it as is! Works great, nothing else matters.
@@DarkFlamage Then it just continues to deteriorate, to rust away. That's what I personally want to avoid. I don't mind things being a little beat up and used but I want to give it some care. Matt got it working again, it has the purpose it was made for again. At least keep it from getting worse and worse from neglect!
Love the "geographical oddity... two weeks from everywhere" reference. What a great movie that was.
I think the engine being 3 different colors and clearly from 3 different models adds as much to the patina as the worn paint and old hard rust. Tells folks someone gave enough of a hoot to put the time in to keep it around. Great work. Enjoyed this series quite a bit.
You amaze me in what you will tackle and how intuitive you are on diagnosing mechanical problems and the repairs. I agree, I wouldn’t paint that machine, it looks just right. Thanks again for sharing your adventures. Peace
Wow Mat, that was some feat of engineering! It sure packs the stone. I'm going to rent a big one for my gravel lane. Thanks again for a fantastic video. You never disappoint!
I remember when you got
that thing. It was left for
dead. It's came a long way
you brought it back to life.
I'm sure it will come in handy
on future projects.
I've been impressed with a lot of the things you have done on this channel, but this time out you really upped your game, very well done.
Call it "A Lot 47"
Cheers from Tokyo!
Stu
You are so amazing at making videos I don't know anybody that can make a 55 minute video that is interesting the whole time. no matter what you ever do in the video it is always super interesting
Just watched the entire thing not paying attention to the time, then came to read the comments. Saw this and said to myself "there's no way that i just watched a guy rebuild a packer for an hour". Well, I guess I did.
“Once again saved by the junk horde.” That’s an understatement if I ever heard one.
I don’t know why but towards the end I was singing Captain Kangaroo’s rainbow song. For those who don’t remember it starts with red and yellow and green and… I can sing a rainbow. 🌈
Nice job Matt! She sounds good too!
Caddiwonka! 🤣
I do not understand why people put negative feedback on you you're a great human as far as I see ! Keep up with the work man love it ! 🤠👌
Matt you’re an incredible guy! Great job on bringing this compactor back to life. This was definitely a great video and the ending was hilarious.
Hell of a job Matt! Maybe do some build-up welding on the drums for better compaction and traction or you could just weld 1/2" pads over the old ones, she's almost good to roll asphalt at this point.
Imagine an asphalt road compacted with an sheep foot roller 😂 your suspension will have the time of their life
There are times it really pays to be a hoarder. As a small dairy farmer my father did likewise and it was impressive as to how he managed to fix so many things by salvaging and repurposing from his collection. Good job Matt!
@Mck Idyl It's kinda a failure to take something to the scrap yard. That stuff has to be usable for something.
That was an adventurous project to produce one 'bitsa' roller, (a bit of this and a bit of that), but all credit to you for getting one working item out of the bits. I do not know how long it took, but you have a use for it, then it was a well worthwhile project. If I had done it, sure as heck been very pleased, you not only succeeded, but entertained an audience all along the way. Truly, you recycled what was little more than piles of bits into a working machine. Not only that, it sounded well worth the effort.
Glorious Sticker Collections Matt 41:42 @Diesel Creek
Hello Matt kudos to you for going the extra distance and changing out both cylinder head and stator / bearing plate assemblies. A very good example of how a basic engine changes so much with what it will be used for. And why you never want to dispose of original until the change over is complete. It may not need a new paint job but it deserves one of your new Disel Creek emblems.
And Matt wins again, through his perseverance getting another machine running and dedication to putting together another great video. tks
Put a comfortable seat cushion on that thing, and a back rest to get a good massage while compacting at the same time.
Nice conclusion to your project, Matt. I always hear guys talk about how much they love "patina" on something. Guess it was the Army that turned me against patina always expecting my brass to be shiny and perfect! Especially don't like the green crap on old copper. Love it shiny and bright. Same for rust on equipment. I'd have to do a "Christine" number on your compactor and pressure wash it, sand it and paint it. Probably as near original color as possible and redo the original markings on it. Well, just because! You gave it a nice new lease on life! 👏👏👍
New intro idea! Panorama of the woods, the beautiful trees... you hear a diesel start... its matt cruising across the screen on his compactor
Looking at the two engines I'm guessing that they are rated for different power levels. You can see that the valves are are a good bit larger and with the longer push rods I wonder if the cam has a different lift. Also I might be wrong but I would assume that the 4 hole injector would not only have a better spray pattern but also inject more fuel.
this tri-hole setup will do for now while he dials everything in though
I saw that right away too. The injectors were different (Matt noticed) and the valves were clearly different at a glance. Probably a few other things we couldn't see that were different too. I had a parts engine for my rider that was 4 HP different and I never could tell the difference between those two engines.
@@MaxNafeHorsemanship Perhaps just the label... LOL
@@MaxNafeHorsemanship for current production Kawasaki mower engines they just change the carburetor for the different power levels.
@@FishFind3000 It was a Briggs, but you are probably right. It was the only part that was slightly different.
When comparing the 2 heads side by side, I was concerned that the space between the valves wasn't the same, but you forged ahead and got er done! Great video.
The result of 3 engines, some ingenuity and a crapton of determination... Matt has an iron will when he decides something will work it will work
Crazy it took 3 of the “same” engine to make one work. Glad its all back together!
Hey Matt. Great channel! Next time you run into a stubborn bolt, such as you did on the flywheel, try replacing the adjacent bolts. After tightening them the stubborn one may break loose easier. German Allen hardware tends to be softer than what you'll find in other equipment. Dig out heads and use an impact driver to loosen them and you'll reduce the chance of breakage. In my 45year career I have worked professionally as a technician on high end German cars, all sorts of antique cars, off road equipment, and currently trucks and busses. I can sometimes predict how your projects are going to progress and applaud your curiosity and tenacity. I enjoy the videos, try to diagnose the issues, and then ride along to the conclusion. Or maybe I just enjoy watching someone else do the work!
Thanks for taking us along on your journey!
For socket head allens (especially counter sink ones), I get the best/newest bit and a hand held hammer impact. And if at all possible, will use different hardware putting it back together. I'll take #3 Phillips over 4, 5, or 6mm allen keys any day. Far more consistent about loosening before rounding.
I agree 100 percent. I was referring to the impact tool that is struck by a hammer. I forgot the term "impact driver" is, today, used to refer to a power tool. I guess I'm showing my age. Personally I have never had a problem with Allen hardware. Like everything else, you have to learn to work with it. I would use caution in replacing critical hardware with a different type.
Nice! You could weld a few grousers on the outside & inside row of pads if you need a bit more traction on the stone and whatnot. I was pretty darn impressed when it pushed that car. What a little beast that thing is.
She might be frankencobbled together, but that is what makes this project so special!
Matt, remember, Frankenstein was the Doctor, not the monster. Your motor is the monster while YOU are Dr. Frankenstein! Given the number of things you have brought back to life, that is probably a good name for you!!
What better way to start a Mon than with a new Diesel Creek video. Great job as always.
Another great Video Matt,Brought back good memories from nearly 30 years ago.I worked on these trench compactors back when they were new!The later model unit had an option of a wireless controler so when compacting trenches deep down you could operate the machiene from on top of the trench and if the trench colapsed no one got trapped or burried due to the trench colapsing on top of them.Great machiene but very qurky to work on they were built very compact.
I like how you're still a young kid at mind....pushing cars with it!!!!!Bad ass!!!Love your thinking!!
A great project Matt.
It was free. Then you put so much value into it.
The cost/benefit ratio is irrelevant. You took a "junk" machine and made it a runner. Being able to say, "I did it!" Is priceless.😁😎
I worked on a great many machines and systems that were so outdated the manufacturers were extinct. Ya just gotta keep trying. 👍
If a burnout shakes the neighbors house this things going to level it 😝cheers Matt🍻
Loose valves Dont burn or leak. They close tight. They are ok if they raffle a little.
Allowing for warm up is a good thing.I adjusted them again with it warmed up. Its a pain and messy but a cold rattle is not a bad thing. Sell it.. !!! You need a sand blaster to paint stuff to sell.
That little machine has had quite a journey . Welld done for saving it .
Matt, great job fixing up that (German) Rammax vibration compactor ! Son you have a mighty fine ability to find/fix/& utilize equipment. Now if only you enjoyed fixing up your old church property, then we could watch you do chop saw, air nail gun, sheet rock (dry wall), texture, trim molding & paint. Ahh, it's all just soo easy! Aye? 👍👍👍🧑🔧🍺
It feels always amazing when some old noisy, smoking machine starts working again. It´s a like huge victory.
Glad to see this project finally done. You bringing this home was the video that got me started watching your channel. And I'm glad it did your videos are really something I look forward to in the week.
Matt, the 3 vids on this project have made a great story, it appears you have a useable piece of equipment.
Not sure about how well it works for compacting earth, but I can say it does a fantastic job of turning diesel into noise.
I think that you face each challenge as an adventure and when you have reached the goal, that is the end of a successful adventure - an end found on analyzing the problem, and considering the options and facts, make decisions, and voila, the goal accomplished and one BIG SMILE!
You get double thumbs up for the O' Brother Where Art Thou quote at 17:00
“Gopher Everett?”
@@DieselCreek No thank you, Delmar. One third of a gopher would only arouse my appetite without bedding it down.
@@TheWarbow You can have the whole thing, me and Pete already had one. Instant Classic!
@@DieselCreek Matt, next time you take on an ambitious project you need to deadpan the line "DO NOT seek the treasure.."
It was fun watching you problem solve on the fly!
I wouldn't have painted it either. Sounds nice but as we all know it's the prep for paint that eats time like... a thing that eats time.
I might have de-greased a few more parts to make reassembly more pleasant but that's me.
That engine sure had some curve balls! The difference between the original and the donor shows "rapid iteration".
Now all you need is a cable or pipe laying job to recoup your expenses!
A sleeper compactor. Great job, Matt! Function over form . . . I agree no need to waste time preping and painting. Time to do real work!
I didn't think I'd ever see the day Matt used a dial indicator AND referenced the manual for the same job.
The German engineers who designed this compacter would be surprised how well you found all the parts to make it run again .👍👍😊😉✌
The brand Ammann is actually from Switzerland. Greetings from Hamburg, Germany :)
@@Shockwave0517 thank you for the info . take care this winter in Germany .
Another success story Matt. You are fearless tearing into most any piece of equipment! However, even more impressive, you seem to always overcome any obstacles that you encounter along the way in making it operate as intended. Nice job 👍!
For the farm don't paint it but if it's going to represent your company then maybe paint it. Excellent job taking something thrown away and fixing it, your face says it all when those old machines fire up. Keep up the good work, Thanks for the videos.
you have ingenuity and aptitude and always get the thing running lots of life left in that machine
You’re very methodical and also very good at explaining your thought process Matt part of the reason I like your videos so much, the other being the great and varied content and the machines are what I’d like to own 👍🏻
Great work, you did again you snatched it from the great machine heaven and put some breath into it's life. One less that will end up the junk pile. Nice little compacter great for those jobs that come up and you have the correct tool for it. Looking forward to when you work on the grader, I think you will enjoy having it around the farm and also just for the job sites you come into. Keep it up your inspire many young and old people to tinker and make it happen.
BTW. Because I am oriented and experienced in the electrical disciplines, as soon at you started to describe the stator problem, I thought "solar". MUCH easier to me, because of my orientation. And you saved money using what you already had on hand. Congrats!!.
In 30 years or so: "So this little trench compactor was sitting over 20 years in an open field. After a short inspection it seems it was build of three different machines - at least! The motor seems to be an old military unit. As far as I know these came without a stator, so it will be interesting to see how the owner fixed the battery loading problem. But one step after the other. First, let's see if it even starts or if this Frankenstein unit was left here to die because of too many problems. I wouln't be surprised. ... Holy Moly! It runs! What is going on? Whoever put this thing together knew what he's doing. I'm impressed."
HA HA HA!!! I really enjoyed the end ride! Very glad you worked out all of the problems & got it running so well, & it does do a great job. While I realize the actual filming may have been more than one day, that one section after getting the head back on with all of the details you had to do looked like a full days job all by itself! Good job, enjoyed it, & looking forward to your next upload.
A "COPIOUS" amount of fun 💯 watching from Cape Town SA
Although I have zero background in this area, I could not be more excited for each and every upload of yours. Thank you and keep it up!
I love the old and unique machines you bring home. Always coming up with new ideas. Love it man.
Woohoo I get to put off going to school until this vids over!!!
You may learn more here anyhow....
Good if you're a student , bad if you're the teacher 🤔🍻
If I was a shop teacher I would be using the DC vids to teach troubleshooting and fabricobling skills.
@@DieselCreek Yea a cautionary lesson!
I've seen a few frankenbeast creations, but none on heavy equipment, and that went together so easily. There's always been some cut & paste involved somewhere along the line. This was fun to watch. OK, she's small, but I think she qualifies as heavy!
Wife ordered me a set of wobble sockets for Christmas! This channel is 100% responsible for that...