Starting the excavator project! Swing device and radiator removal

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  • @TechGorilla1987
    @TechGorilla1987 Рік тому +66

    Shut the front door!!! Let's roll on this project!

  • @Southalabamaoutdoors
    @Southalabamaoutdoors Рік тому +2

    Your metric adjusting is incredible...

  • @lawrencepevitts2434
    @lawrencepevitts2434 Рік тому +2

    Great adaptation for the lifting eye.

  • @lloydprunier4415
    @lloydprunier4415 Рік тому +4

    Mother nature keeps using up our spare time and teaching us lessons. Never would have thought the lift would have frozen! Looks like a good start on this project and here's hoping the engine and pumps are useable! No matter what else you have to do, remember ball playing with dog is most important!

  • @brianblank9921
    @brianblank9921 Рік тому +3

    Matt, the absolutely deadpan line "okay I've converted this over to metric" just killed me. Very funny, thanks for the great video! Looking forward to the series

  • @xne1592
    @xne1592 Рік тому +1

    This chap is fearless.....

  • @Dagrond
    @Dagrond Рік тому +1

    You don't have a plan, but you have a goal. That is such a great approach to the unknown.

  • @emmanuels7723
    @emmanuels7723 Рік тому +1

    Love your "my shop is dirty" while being the cleanest one I've ever seen!!!

  • @ImpHalla66
    @ImpHalla66 Рік тому

    Best thing I saw on the internet today: A Hillbilly drilling a hole into a radiator.
    Hooray for a new build starting.

  • @michaelarnold1970
    @michaelarnold1970 Рік тому +4

    I tremendously enjoyed your D4rebuild which primarily had subtitles. At 78 yrs. of age, my hearing is pretty well shot. Just watched Starting the excavator rebuild and understood very little of your comments - which are also enjoyable for style. I'm guessing subtitles take mega manual time. Hope the excavator holds many pleasant surprises for you. - JUST FOUND THEM. UA-cam OR MY LAPTOP WERE LYING TO ME - REWATCHING!!!

    • @splatterize
      @splatterize Рік тому +1

      Try using headphones or ear buds. They might help a bit.

    • @PacificNorthwestHillbilly
      @PacificNorthwestHillbilly  Рік тому

      It should have auto subtitles, I always try to enable that. If it isn't generating them let me know

  • @thetoolman3
    @thetoolman3 Рік тому +1

    I love that new project smell.

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for sharing Matt, good luck my friend! Kirk from Louisiana, sending prayers and good vibes brother! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👌🏻👌🏻👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @robertstrickland492
    @robertstrickland492 Рік тому +2

    Well love big projects but here something to things about as you take your hydraulic lines off use zip tie of different colors. That will help you put the new lines off. When it come time to take your lift cylinders off your boom put a 4X4 X 8 across your tracks .as for the wiring one line at a time same gauge of wire . Have fun

  • @robmatthews7972
    @robmatthews7972 Рік тому +2

    Enjoyed your dozer rebuild and want to see you bring this back to life. You need to find a deal on a 35 gallon drum of degreaser. Clean as you fix where possible.

  • @ODIS-bp1ks
    @ODIS-bp1ks Рік тому +1

    Looking forward to this series!

  • @davidhimeback9087
    @davidhimeback9087 Рік тому +2

    As your repair on them comlums ,they are stronger then you think.. 500 without a problem. I would be very careful trying to roll with weight on.. glad to see you started on this..

  • @99andrianmonk
    @99andrianmonk Рік тому +60

    Great start. This is going to be a very interesting project. And, like with the dozer, once you're done with it, it will be a very reliable, good looking piece of equipment.
    Two thoughts:
    While you have the radiator out, it may be helpful to power flush the block and heater core. Clean out any of the crap that's in there.
    Your dog looks like he's a good partner, and wants to play. You're a lucky man.

  • @pathfindergeorgia1117
    @pathfindergeorgia1117 Рік тому +1

    A bet the Washington county folks love you, but hey farm life, right. To much fun on this project. Can’t wait for this build

  • @kevinblevins2612
    @kevinblevins2612 Рік тому +2

    Really glad you’re getting started on this one!!!!

  • @teddyhammack2195
    @teddyhammack2195 Рік тому +1

    Well project clean and clean for a better start out hahaha

  • @PoteauCowboy
    @PoteauCowboy Рік тому +4

    With your experience on the cat dozer, you will be right at home working on this machine.
    Looking forward to the videos.

  • @Tom-In-Ga
    @Tom-In-Ga Рік тому +5

    So sad to see the end of the dozer job. But, so happy to see this one start up.

  • @robertkinstle9413
    @robertkinstle9413 Рік тому +1

    Nice rain canopy would be a good addition!

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 Рік тому +68

    Sometimes a person unfortunately becomes their own worst enemy, ( vertical columns on the gantry). Looking forward to this rebuild, I have spent many hours on hydraulic systems, and field line boring, and many cylinder rebuilds on excavators. You always come up with some pretty innovative ideas, and I really like that, thanks for the update young man. I like your puppy dog too.

    • @robertlytch3193
      @robertlytch3193 Рік тому +6

      Ok, Mat let's rock -n- roll. It's show time 😊 ! New projects cool 👀🤔😊 !

    • @RobertFay
      @RobertFay Рік тому +4

      *- With longer gusseting at the top and perhaps added angle iron like the splitting-fix, I suspect his present gantry could safely pick more than expected...what would be your experienced perspective my guesstimate?*
      *- I would also like to see a fail/destruction test by swinging weights if Matt does do a gantry rebuild. That would be good entertainment and educational in my view.*

    • @TechGorilla1987
      @TechGorilla1987 Рік тому +3

      Early in the dozer build, the dog was just not too keen on the master talking to thin air. The pup really has become used to the camera now. It was very funny to watch the dog with that "who the hell are you talking to" look. Made me laugh and comment on it.

  • @Marco-ip5cw
    @Marco-ip5cw Рік тому +4

    the one good thing about greaseballs and leaky machines is they wont rust

  • @johnreid1503
    @johnreid1503 Рік тому +2

    I think you did a great job on the cat. This will turn out the same. We’ll be watching

  • @rfdunbar
    @rfdunbar Рік тому +1

    Since you showed us a close up of your ear… please wear ear protection. Hearing aids aren’t cheap, I know from experience.
    Excited to follow along on this new project!

  • @Frank-bh3cm
    @Frank-bh3cm Рік тому +3

    Exciting (new) project. Looking forward to this excavator restoration!

  • @markc5593
    @markc5593 Рік тому +1

    Good editing, and I liked the video length, thanks.

  • @Jabular1
    @Jabular1 Рік тому +5

    If it's half as good as the last project it will still be mega ..... love watching you fettle things.

  • @patriotmob3227
    @patriotmob3227 Рік тому +1

    Looking forward to this series.

  • @jayharder2598
    @jayharder2598 Рік тому +2

    What a pleasant surprise to find you working already on the excavator after finishing the bulldozer.

  • @taztaz6539
    @taztaz6539 Рік тому +5

    Nice introduction to the excavator
    Love watching your videos

  • @evankibbe590
    @evankibbe590 Рік тому +4

    I don't know if you have thought of this so I suggest it !! I get a package of multi colored zip ties and color code lines when I get ready to remove them when the fittings are the same size !! And I do the same with new lines to so I get them in all the right places 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @PeterLee-wp7kx
    @PeterLee-wp7kx Рік тому +1

    Your fearless foray feels fine..! Another Era and now electric fun... good luck.....

  • @duncanvowles7100
    @duncanvowles7100 Рік тому +1

    Great to see you start snother project.

  • @darrenblattner2508
    @darrenblattner2508 Рік тому +1

    I wouldn't worry about your gantry legs, you have them fixed good, they're going nowhere. The machine is looking better already with just a wash.Looking good Matt. Keep smilin.

  • @michaelwalsh98
    @michaelwalsh98 Рік тому +34

    Matt, I am sure after the great job you did on your Catapiller machine, you will do the same quality job on your Hitachi machine . Looking forward to watching You resurrect the Hitachi!

  • @bubblehead78
    @bubblehead78 Рік тому +3

    Really great to see you start this project. Looking forward to following along. Please stay safe! BTW, Charlie was trying to get you to throw the ball. lol. John

  • @ixoye56
    @ixoye56 Рік тому +2

    I'm looking forward to this adventure! greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

  • @Matthew997P
    @Matthew997P Рік тому +2

    Excited to follow you through this new project.

  • @dans_Learning_Curve
    @dans_Learning_Curve Рік тому +3

    Excellent job finding a machine that'll require a lot of video content! LoL
    Congratulations on your channel growth,!

  • @MH-qq3kj
    @MH-qq3kj Рік тому +2

    Great to start this new project. Can wait to see this working!

  • @anthonywilson2346
    @anthonywilson2346 Рік тому +1

    I thought I had lost one of my favourite channels - our future is secure !!!!🎉

  • @dmanspadge
    @dmanspadge Рік тому +3

    As much as enjoyed the dozer, I'm looking forward to this one even more. Great work as always.

  • @sharpshorts
    @sharpshorts Рік тому +3

    Farmers fix everything! The way you film/edited this video works fine for me - it's still interesting to watch as you work and get things done... I watched you refurbish the dozer and all those videos were great too.

  • @kenutton992
    @kenutton992 Рік тому +2

    I sure am enjoying your endeavors. Please stay safe.👍✌️🙏👌

  • @terrycannon570
    @terrycannon570 Рік тому +15

    I really enjoyed the Cat rebuild. I watched every episode. I plan to do the same on the rebuild of this Track Hoe. The rebuild of the Track Hoe will be a great one-of-a-kind video for anyone needing documentation of working on one of these. At my age it is highly unlikely that I will be working on one, but your work will be passed on for many years to come. Thanks as always for bringing us along.

  • @mikezeestraten7000
    @mikezeestraten7000 Рік тому

    My biggest compliment for eliminating the unnerving fast forwards, and unnecessary music in your vids. Just that is a deal breaker. I am subscribed. Can't wait for the next.

  • @seansysig
    @seansysig Рік тому +3

    $20K project I’m guessing as parts are very highly marked up! I’m all in to watch the resurrection. If it’s anything like the success of the dozer it’s worth it.

  • @davidwindsor3601
    @davidwindsor3601 Рік тому +1

    Hydraulic jack might be your friend. To bend everything straight. You have now started and the fun and games begin 👍

  • @pierrelarocque3214
    @pierrelarocque3214 Рік тому +3

    You are smart and determined, it is going to go well, very well indeed.

  • @jcadult101
    @jcadult101 Рік тому

    I remember watching bringing it home and washing it off. Glad to see work starting again!

  • @-Enginerd
    @-Enginerd Рік тому +2

    I see a lot of leaking hydraulic fluid in your future. Putting a tarp down to minimize ground water contamination might be a good idea.

  • @gregorythomas333
    @gregorythomas333 Рік тому +2

    After getting the D4 under your belt it would stand to reason that you would feel more confident about your abilities to work on the excavator...you did so well on that dozer :)

  • @markkenes4848
    @markkenes4848 Рік тому +2

    Your doing a great job bud !!!! You do it the way you want that makes more sense to you.

  • @williamglaser6577
    @williamglaser6577 Рік тому +2

    Great to see the update. You have quite a project there. Looking forward to the next one and thanks for not adding any crappy music.

  • @woodwelder
    @woodwelder Рік тому +1

    Hope you have deep pockets !!! Not much after market parts …! Track gear only .
    They are a good machine and reasonably easy to work on 👍

  • @mattkelly2938
    @mattkelly2938 Рік тому +1

    the best advice I could give is to remove anything in your way. You will spend less time, and keep your sanity. even though you think it will take longer. Also take off all of the sheet metal and straighten/replace as needed don't fight things (equipment doesn't have feelings but you do, your mental health will thank you, but your wallet and clock might not) love the channel extremely jealous.

  • @lifeafterourloss
    @lifeafterourloss Рік тому +2

    You certainly have the skills to see this through. Those electrical gremlens would have scared me! Nice work so far! 👍

  • @stevenzeinert5664
    @stevenzeinert5664 Рік тому +1

    Loved your last project 😊.
    Looking forward to your new adventure.
    😅

  • @robertoneil9170
    @robertoneil9170 Рік тому +1

    Glad to see you on another venture

  • @wolfgangfischer7422
    @wolfgangfischer7422 Рік тому +7

    Wieder genau so ein super Projekt wie das letzte.
    Ich freu mich jetzt schob auf alle Videos. Weiter so .💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍

  • @bobmoroney3643
    @bobmoroney3643 Рік тому +2

    I hope you move through this more quickly than the dozer, I really enjoy your work

  • @carlf8291
    @carlf8291 Рік тому +3

    Your a brave man taking on the jobs you do great video.

  • @deborahwebb3598
    @deborahwebb3598 Рік тому +1

    Good job! My husband likes your work!!!

  • @Rob89139
    @Rob89139 Рік тому +5

    Wow, I remember watching this video when you bought the machine. Looking forward to watching this come together

  • @92fsoakcreek
    @92fsoakcreek Рік тому +2

    The rule is: A little bit of destruction makes a lot of room for construction. You're well on your way. :)
    + I like your 'metric' conversion methods.

  • @girsi90
    @girsi90 Рік тому +2

    Yeah! Excavator project starting!

  • @joeystork57
    @joeystork57 Рік тому +2

    Looking forward to seeing this build!! Stay safe!!

  • @bluesdude235
    @bluesdude235 Рік тому +2

    I’m glad you started another project. I really enjoyed the bulldozer series

  • @trevorevans7806
    @trevorevans7806 Рік тому +1

    good on you it looks to be a big job Trev South Australia

  • @donaldgibson3121
    @donaldgibson3121 Рік тому

    Here we go again! This should be fun. I'm hooked.

  • @nigelpickett2471
    @nigelpickett2471 Рік тому +4

    Looking forward to this one, really enjoyed the 'dozer build. Excellent work.

  • @clintonroushff7068
    @clintonroushff7068 Рік тому +1

    "Find more stuff ".....well said.
    Take care

  • @tehpanda64
    @tehpanda64 Рік тому +1

    Excited to see this machine again. The hydraulic system is no doubt going to be the main cost in repairs, I'd hate to be the guy sourcing parts for this thing but I do enjoy watching the work get done.

  • @jjackson8667
    @jjackson8667 Рік тому +2

    LMAO-"I've converted this over to metric." So glad (for me) that you started a new project. Your tenacity to complete the dozer project was really inspiring. Looking forward to watching you decipher the Hitachi technical drawings. You really do good work. Stay safe.

  • @slagmaker6780
    @slagmaker6780 Рік тому +20

    great start! Will be fun to watch as you make progress!

  • @toddroy3306
    @toddroy3306 Рік тому +1

    Just a down to earth real person working and sharing his projects .
    As always outstanding work and presentation! ❤❤❤
    Lovit ! Thanks

  • @phillipdean9879
    @phillipdean9879 Рік тому +2

    Glad to see you back Matt! Gonna be a great project. Think ya dog needs to lift her work ethic. 🇦🇺🍺🍺

  • @andrewrobinson2869
    @andrewrobinson2869 Рік тому +2

    I can see this being another Great movie. Loved your first movie , the ending was unbelievable, I believe this too will end the same way, looking forward on watching and learning all the way until the end, Thank you regards Andy Perth Australia.

  • @ryburnsjr
    @ryburnsjr Рік тому +1

    Dude after this might you be in line to rebuild a tank !!!.take that on parades ..well done son well done !!🎰🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧

  • @carlaustin7398
    @carlaustin7398 Рік тому +7

    I'm really looking forward to this project. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @ericball6894
    @ericball6894 Рік тому +2

    I've been waiting for this project. I really enjoyed the D4 videos. Can't wait for this beauty to finally dig some ground

  • @3gunshooter60
    @3gunshooter60 Рік тому +2

    Looks good for the start. Looking forward to seeing you get this thing diggin.

  • @jer1966
    @jer1966 Рік тому +4

    Estou ansioso para ver o dia da limpeza desse motor. Acho que precisar de muito sabão e agua fervendo😂

  • @DragonFlame0909
    @DragonFlame0909 Рік тому +1

    thnx brother.. other sweet video.. you actually could do them longer.. its great to watch them... thnx again .... PS: greetings from Estonia ..

  • @tomscorner3656
    @tomscorner3656 Рік тому +3

    It sounded like a basket case by now you got it started I'm looking forward to a rebuild.

  • @The_Real_Pope
    @The_Real_Pope Рік тому +2

    Yes!! Excited about this project!! 🎉😎👍🏻

  • @Marco-ip5cw
    @Marco-ip5cw Рік тому +3

    Cant wait for more excavator content the next thing u need is a big old backhoe or forestry tractor or something maybe a small skidsteer

  • @jamesdearman814
    @jamesdearman814 Рік тому

    you're an experienced heavy equipment mechanic now - the confidence shows.

  • @dogbitefred6631
    @dogbitefred6631 Рік тому +5

    Another worthy project for your talents! I was waiting for you to play ball with Charley! I am so glad that you make sure Charley isn't laying around where you threw the cooler and radiator, you were looking weren't you? You don't want to hurt your best friend! As you can tell I like dogs like Charley, I sure miss mine, she has been gone for two years now and I miss her every day.

  • @Duerke
    @Duerke Рік тому +1

    Dog dropping ball at your feet, my fur friend does the same thing. Love it ,great video !

  • @mcjok88
    @mcjok88 Рік тому +11

    Fantastic Matt, off to a good start. Weirdly I'm enthused about the next project. I'll stick around. Totally enjoyed the dozer.
    Thanks.

  • @josdaalmans6977
    @josdaalmans6977 Рік тому +1

    Succes with fixing this machine, can't wait for the next video.

  • @patbfd
    @patbfd Рік тому +1

    And so it begins, will be watching. Good Luck!

  • @benjamingirard339
    @benjamingirard339 Рік тому +1

    I enjoy watching your troubleshooting skills and rolling up your sleeves work ethic and getting it done. Inspiring!

  • @SODAK2276
    @SODAK2276 Рік тому +12

    You are fearless tearing into those projects. Awsome can't wait to see the progress to get it going!

    • @cv990a4
      @cv990a4 Рік тому +3

      I'm far from an expert, but somehow this seems less intimidating than the D4.

  • @cember01
    @cember01 Рік тому

    YAY! Something to look forward to watching later tonight 🙃

  • @daviddailey3857
    @daviddailey3857 Рік тому +1

    Good job love they are a lot of grease ain't they good luck I like to can't wait to see more good luck to you and I'll be waiting