Excavator hydraulic pump full rebuild...Can it be done by an amateur? (Hitachi EX120-2)

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  • @pabohoney1
    @pabohoney1 6 місяців тому +160

    The "extra" oval o-ring looks like it's supposed to go under the front cover of the pilot pump. You can see the groove and the corresponding mark where it sits.

    • @PacificNorthwestHillbilly
      @PacificNorthwestHillbilly  6 місяців тому +80

      Yup, I missed that...good catch

    • @chucknordine1610
      @chucknordine1610 6 місяців тому +12

      Great work Matt, keep them coming!

    • @gregchapdelaine4889
      @gregchapdelaine4889 6 місяців тому +3

      Really nice work and great video.

    • @ozzyburrns
      @ozzyburrns 6 місяців тому +8

      also missing another o-ring , can see it in the old video , 25 minutes in the old video

    • @PacificNorthwestHillbilly
      @PacificNorthwestHillbilly  6 місяців тому +43

      @@ozzyburrns Yeah I did...I took it back apart today to put in the missing oval one and noticed that one was also missing. Maybe I should stop doing this kind of work at 10 o'clock at night...

  • @jazko
    @jazko 6 місяців тому +132

    That duckling was unexpected and funny.

    • @tinygriffy
      @tinygriffy 6 місяців тому +13

      gooseling ?

    • @huababua8203
      @huababua8203 6 місяців тому +7

      Hahaha and it’s on the cleaner bottle

    • @jazko
      @jazko 6 місяців тому +2

      @@tinygriffy I guess you are right, I am not a native English speaker

    • @tinygriffy
      @tinygriffy 6 місяців тому +1

      @@jazko pah.. details ^^

    • @kettch42
      @kettch42 6 місяців тому

      A veritable disney princess over here

  • @johnalexander4356
    @johnalexander4356 6 місяців тому +33

    Congratulations! That was a major accomplishment and a very intricate. I spent 30 years supervising an aviation rebuild facility for the military including an hydraulic shop that did major rebuilds. It takes a very skilled person to do what you've done!

    • @ecclesmilligan8712
      @ecclesmilligan8712 6 місяців тому +5

      Not wrong, so many things that could go wrong or pop out of their position. would drive me spare.

    • @RobertFay
      @RobertFay 6 місяців тому +1

      *- Thanks for such authoritative encouragement...I think it is well deserved.*

  • @tmscheum
    @tmscheum 6 місяців тому +18

    Charlie, a duckling, an impressive hydraulic pump rebuild, and finally a possible tree house build? Be still my heart! Yay!

  • @vaderdudenator1
    @vaderdudenator1 6 місяців тому +23

    The ability to pick an expert’s brain for the better part of an hour is so invaluable when wading into a new area

  • @Lillia-nu2xt
    @Lillia-nu2xt 6 місяців тому +46

    You're a natural, keep doing what you do

  • @TechGorilla1987
    @TechGorilla1987 6 місяців тому +7

    @19:24 - It's cool to watch a thing get rebuilt with decent-ish parts and extreme attention to detail. There are a lot of "fix it cheap" channels, which, for the record, I like too, but your method is also most satisfying.

    • @PacificNorthwestHillbilly
      @PacificNorthwestHillbilly  6 місяців тому +4

      just wait till I add in a transfer case to drive the pump

    • @TechGorilla1987
      @TechGorilla1987 6 місяців тому +1

      @@PacificNorthwestHillbilly As long as there are needle valves involved.

  • @Watchyn_Yarwood
    @Watchyn_Yarwood 6 місяців тому +21

    I am a 79 year old retired truck fleet and equipment maintenance manager. I have the highest respect for you, your problem solving abilities, your mechanical skills and your "I can do it" attitude!

  • @stovebolt448
    @stovebolt448 6 місяців тому +14

    Hi Matt, whew what a job, and thanks Josh for helping.

  • @sveneandersson7888
    @sveneandersson7888 6 місяців тому +8

    I'm just so impressed by what you do and your patience with things - good grief! I sit glued to the computer the full length of the video every time you post. Keep going!

  • @stefanblack3909
    @stefanblack3909 Місяць тому +1

    It's just mind blowing that that little swash plate pump creates enough power to move a big excavator so effortlessly!

  • @donporter3855
    @donporter3855 6 місяців тому +26

    Hopefully you can do some tree house videos! I like your style and ingenuity when working Matt!

  • @RANDALLOLOGY
    @RANDALLOLOGY 6 місяців тому +12

    You have put more quality time in the rebuild than any shop would ever do. When all is done you will know you have done a perfect rebuild like you did on the dozer.

  • @renem6441
    @renem6441 6 місяців тому +8

    Your attention to detail is amazing!! Thank for sharing

  • @Rustfarmer-j1o
    @Rustfarmer-j1o 6 місяців тому +3

    I appreciate your no nonsense videos, keep doing what you’re doing.

  • @justjoe7313
    @justjoe7313 6 місяців тому +20

    It's cinema time again! :)
    Great to see your new video come up, thank you for letting us into your workshop!

  • @dans_Learning_Curve
    @dans_Learning_Curve 6 місяців тому +40

    Before Internet days, there was a lot of information not shared!
    Thank you Josh!!

    • @ecclesmilligan8712
      @ecclesmilligan8712 6 місяців тому +5

      They where called trade magazines and came out on a regular schedule. Plus there was the old fixed line phone to "phone a friend". But yes much easier to get information these days, both good and bad.

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 6 місяців тому +2

    You have accomplished a most excellent reassembly/rebuild on the pump, your patience is commendable, it is a pleasure to watch your videos and enjoying the entire process. Nice to see Charlie and the duckling in the video, fun stuff. Thanks for the update.

  • @aviatordave1
    @aviatordave1 6 місяців тому +1

    These videos you put out are so enjoyable to watch! So detailed and full of information. Your approach to things is very insightful. Thank you for keeping up all the work on this!
    Would love to see the treehouse build if you felt inclined to film it! And the lathe project!

  • @999torino
    @999torino 6 місяців тому +4

    For a rookie, you are showing great ability and your willingness to work hard cannot be questioned.

  • @johnbullwinkle4111
    @johnbullwinkle4111 6 місяців тому +7

    You do such a great job with your parts. You clean them up and put it together looks great.

  • @dadgarage7966
    @dadgarage7966 6 місяців тому +3

    I've worked along side a lot of "pros" who did things like fill a brand new Gardner Denver screw compressor with oil using an improvised funnel from a scrap of cardboard that was lying on the floor. Or use the hydraulic oil drum pump to pump out a caustic soda tank and then put it right back in the hydraulic oil drum. Be glad you're an amateur.

  • @jamesravnikar5622
    @jamesravnikar5622 6 місяців тому +9

    Looking good. Enjoy the summer with your kids and when you get to another video you get to it. See you next time.

  • @alex4alexn
    @alex4alexn 6 місяців тому +1

    your maticulous attention to detail and willingness to do it right or as right as it can be is admirable and keeps me coming back, cant wait for the next vid, thanks for the content buddy!

  • @booterone1
    @booterone1 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video on the assembly. I for one would watch a video of the tree house build if you are so inclined. Keep up the great presentations.

  • @wrstew1272
    @wrstew1272 6 місяців тому +2

    Noticed the bright red squirt can, 👍! Makes sense with the price of brake cleaner, and you know beforehand when you are getting low. Everything seems to take longer when you aren’t working at a full time shop, I’m a past tense professional and working at home and don’t have specialized tools for seemingly small simple projects everything seems like it takes four times longer than when I was punching the clock. But now I’m allergic to clocks😂. Great to see the progress on a very complicated series 😊.

  • @drpatferrydc3853
    @drpatferrydc3853 6 місяців тому +3

    WTG MATT, ANOTHER EXCELLENT JOB, YOU HAVE PATIENTS AND GREAT TENACITY TO GET THE JOB DONE AND TO DO IT RIGHT!

  • @brianfawcett326
    @brianfawcett326 4 місяці тому

    Man! you had me on the edge of my seat quite a few times! I was really tense like watching a disaster movie but you did a great job especially as you haven't done this kinda thing before. Bravo!

  • @michaelhack2184
    @michaelhack2184 6 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @Thedudeabides803
    @Thedudeabides803 6 місяців тому +2

    Whoever designed and engineered these these things are amazing. Crazy it all works when I think about all the parts.

  • @plainnpretty
    @plainnpretty 6 місяців тому +1

    Very nice job on the pump. I hope we get to see some lathe videos and you building a treehouse would be interesting with your approach to getting the job done. Thanks Matt

  • @brentkingnwagent1347
    @brentkingnwagent1347 6 місяців тому

    Great job Matt. Thanks for sharing. Cannot wait to see you cleaning the rest of the machine up and getting it painted. The two screws near the end, that you did not know what they were. They might be screws to tighten up the shaft that they are on. Thank again.

  • @blackbuttecruizr
    @blackbuttecruizr 6 місяців тому +4

    Fantastic work! Admire your tenacity.

  • @Stoparts
    @Stoparts 6 місяців тому +1

    Bravo colleagues, cool review

  • @larrybolhuis1049
    @larrybolhuis1049 6 місяців тому +4

    Ooooh that magnet stick trick! That is totally something I would have tried as well!

  • @earlleelethbridge566
    @earlleelethbridge566 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Matt, sharing your work will be saved for family, friends and us. I find watching again down the road, is like 1st time when done great like you do, eh?

  • @ericseder7995
    @ericseder7995 6 місяців тому +2

    Nice job! I would love to see a video on that lathe!

  • @keithlincoln1309
    @keithlincoln1309 6 місяців тому +1

    Definitely a video on the lathe and treehouse. Great job on the pump, looks top notch!

  • @allidkus
    @allidkus 6 місяців тому +1

    Well, for amateurs it could be a daunting task.....not for you though because you are no amateur....great teacher, great presentations. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jamesdegraff
    @jamesdegraff 6 місяців тому +7

    Always looking for the next one. Thanks.

  • @RonaldMayDMD-nt3fd
    @RonaldMayDMD-nt3fd 6 місяців тому +2

    Please allow me to join the legion of people who seek out your videos where we can watch a man with a great array of skills and knowledge, help together by exceptional patience and attention to detail!! I eagerly await the Tree House project and whatever special touches you will include.

  • @johnhenderson8360
    @johnhenderson8360 6 місяців тому +2

    Great Job, unbelievable detailed work. I hope it works well for you!

  • @leighwalker3914
    @leighwalker3914 6 місяців тому +1

    Well done Matt, thanks for sharing your restoration with us.

  • @Danjr948
    @Danjr948 6 місяців тому +3

    That lathe is gonna be a fun project. My dad got one like it 40 years ago and had to make a set of change gears for it. Hope you got them with yours.

  • @Mach34i
    @Mach34i 6 місяців тому +3

    Thanks Matt great vid. Be sure to prime pump with oil before starting. Thanks Josh for the help. MATT keep diong what your doing. Looking forward to more vids. Lathe and tree house should be cool.

  • @morgansword
    @morgansword 6 місяців тому +2

    You could take a whole summer off and play with the kids. I love this content and see how much devotion that is done to make a video of this level. I probably worded this badly but in my heart mean to say, you are on a high level of doing this kind of work. I have mentioned before that I was a mechanic till I see this kind of work done. over thirty years in diesel and heavy equipment repairs, fab work and I do tip my hat to you sir!

  • @dandunlap8638
    @dandunlap8638 6 місяців тому +2

    You need a product called Dykem layout fluid instead of marker. And while lapping compounds may be too aggressive, a mild polishing compound may work.

  • @JB-NZ
    @JB-NZ 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video Matt, really enjoying this series. Thanks for taking us along for the ride

  • @tsirron
    @tsirron 6 місяців тому +2

    You’re really getting into this unit deep. Oh, to test rotational force of bearings please use a dial type torque wrench, not a “click” type, much more accurate Good job

  • @firewalker1372
    @firewalker1372 6 місяців тому

    Man! This has been one hell of a job, still a lot to do. Especially all the hoses and wiring. I think this one will top the dozer. Keep up the great work bud.

  • @ericwilkinson1771
    @ericwilkinson1771 6 місяців тому +1

    you must have the cleanest machine in world well done

  • @RobertFay
    @RobertFay 6 місяців тому +1

    *- Matt, I am so glad for you. The supper support coming to you is so well deserve and is the kind of corporation that this world needs.*
    *- I am impressed all around for so many reasons...AND, gosh do you have a good memory.*

  • @aguiaia1
    @aguiaia1 6 місяців тому +4

    "It's not that complicated, you just need to spend a lot of time with it"
    My man, that was over 50 pieces (I'm not counting) mounted in easily over a 150 steps (really not counting), with several torque and quality checks (seriously, I refuse to count) that you disassembled, cleaned, resurfaced, rematched, replaced and reassembled.
    Seriously, I love the humility, but that's the DEFINITION of complicated.

  • @MRrwmac
    @MRrwmac 6 місяців тому

    Excellent rebuild!! Better than a shop would have done! Thank you for the video. Yea, get out there and build that tree house!

  • @georgeanderson3754
    @georgeanderson3754 6 місяців тому +2

    Wore me out watching you do this job! What a job!

  • @jayc4562
    @jayc4562 6 місяців тому +3

    One of the most important things is cleanliness. I ran a aircraft hyd shop for 17 years. If you keep it clean and follow the technical data it is like any other job. Use brass seal picks and stay away from scratches. I have used jewelers rouge to polish and lap.

  • @JanneRanta
    @JanneRanta 6 місяців тому +5

    Very nice looking lathe. Looking forward to seeing it in action.

  • @stefanczechorskidds8435
    @stefanczechorskidds8435 6 місяців тому +1

    Enjoyed Charlie and the duckling! Also appreciated your layout of all the parts and prep for assembly! Nice job Matt.

  • @rjman123au1
    @rjman123au1 6 місяців тому +5

    Let's hope there's a video of the tree house build! Cheers from OZ mate.

  • @jesseripley4562
    @jesseripley4562 6 місяців тому

    Please keep the series going, I am so invested at this point!

  • @dennisjames3232
    @dennisjames3232 6 місяців тому +1

    you have incredible patience! what maniac designed that machine. great job.

  • @_hackwell
    @_hackwell 2 місяці тому

    oh boy that was a tough one! Well done! I have high hopes it'll work right away

  • @toddroy3306
    @toddroy3306 5 місяців тому

    Outstanding job matt . Been out of town in idaho falls . So its been a while . I got a chance to see some so far .
    Thanks for posting .

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 6 місяців тому +2

    Great to see you again, Matt! Always waiting to see you rebuild your hitachi excavator brother! Awesome job so far brother! I’m not a mechanic either but you’re doing an amazing job my friend! Always looking forward to watching you work! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @AM-dn4lk
    @AM-dn4lk 6 місяців тому

    A really good documentary on the reassembly of a hydraulic pump. You did an awesome job.

  • @dustcommander100
    @dustcommander100 6 місяців тому +1

    You do amazing work, Matt! And the duck didn't seem bothered by you or Charlie. Nice touch!

  • @toeknee5464
    @toeknee5464 6 місяців тому +4

    Does anyone else hit the like button before they have watched the video, im liking the other vidoes too the rolls royce engine was a great vid too that lathe looks interesting

  • @hrxy1
    @hrxy1 6 місяців тому +1

    another excellent superb quality video from you, held my attention all the way through, thank you.
    looking forward to seeing the lathe restoration and the building of the tree house.

  • @RGSABloke
    @RGSABloke 6 місяців тому

    Matt, the time editing this video must have been huge never mind the actual build work. Well done sir, 10/10 for effort. Kindest regards from Bonnie Scotland. Joe.

  • @peteanderson1714
    @peteanderson1714 6 місяців тому +6

    CRC gasket remover (spray) is a very effective paint stripper. Get mine a O'Reilly's

  • @corydriver7634
    @corydriver7634 6 місяців тому +1

    Cool, looking forward to the treehouse build.

  • @athiest4you
    @athiest4you 6 місяців тому +2

    monumental job looking forward to see it work

  • @gomezadams9900
    @gomezadams9900 6 місяців тому +1

    Actually I wouldn't mind seeing the tree house build too. I am curious to see how it turns out. It's nice to see you are approaching 100k subscribers too. I'd like to see you hit 100, your videos are very interesting to watch.

  • @ramzanali5530
    @ramzanali5530 6 місяців тому +1

    Looking forward for your next video. Good job Matt

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 6 місяців тому +1

    Good job Matt, thanks for sharing my friend! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙋🏼✌🏻✌🏻💯💯💯

  • @gordonagent7037
    @gordonagent7037 6 місяців тому

    Awesome effort, that took a big effort to get a big result, really well done, another part checked off the list. Well done to viewers who left very observant comments towards the rebuild, much appreciated for sure

  • @0dbm
    @0dbm Місяць тому

    You make our founding fathers proud
    Love you style

  • @steverogers2551
    @steverogers2551 6 місяців тому +2

    i like how obsessed you are about cleanliness but i wouldn't worry to much. i watched the Pakistany mechanics rebuild and overhaul engines, transmissions among other things right on the dirt and everything works ok after there done ! LOL !!!!!!!

  • @art1muz13
    @art1muz13 6 місяців тому

    Greetings from Beautiful, breezy, and, (71 degrees of hi not hot), Torrance, S0-Cal. Thank you for the share and for putting in chapters in the content.

  • @SODAK2276
    @SODAK2276 6 місяців тому +1

    That is very detailed. Good job

  • @samathb2002
    @samathb2002 6 місяців тому +1

    Was on the look out for this episode almost on a daily basis and finally got the chance to enjoy every bit of it
    Also pls make a video on your tree house build for the kids 😂 surely it'll be a good offbeat video

  • @robertstuckjr2146
    @robertstuckjr2146 6 місяців тому +1

    I love the fact that you take time to through the toy for your dog, keep up the good content

  • @richardmiller4104
    @richardmiller4104 6 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video agai. Just remember any contients good contient. Love watching.

  • @ferigle8925
    @ferigle8925 6 місяців тому +8

    Y haya vamos,siiiii sabado de maquinaria

  • @Rustfarmer-j1o
    @Rustfarmer-j1o 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice job on the rebuild!!

  • @Mr_Springy
    @Mr_Springy 6 місяців тому +1

    Tree house is your priority mate, kids having fun is always the number 1 priority 👍🏻

  • @Mike--K
    @Mike--K 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm looking forward to the lathe and tree house project videos!

  • @roywilliams2278
    @roywilliams2278 6 місяців тому +1

    I can hardly wait for a another project love your video.

  • @50popaul
    @50popaul 6 місяців тому +1

    Bonjour, super vidéo et ça a été un vrai casse tête de remonter cette pompe bon courage pour la suite

  • @smaggies
    @smaggies 6 місяців тому +1

    Great amount of work and being patient. :)

  • @RegWhite-g3u
    @RegWhite-g3u 6 місяців тому +5

    Loved the little duckling he's so cute

  • @jb_makesgames2264
    @jb_makesgames2264 6 місяців тому +1

    Another amazing video - well done - you obviously follow the carpenters rule - measure twice - cut once.

  • @bobmoroney3643
    @bobmoroney3643 6 місяців тому

    Patience, patience, patience. Good work.

  • @iveneverdonethisbefore8390
    @iveneverdonethisbefore8390 Місяць тому

    Very impressive. Thanks for posting.

  • @jerryw5225
    @jerryw5225 6 місяців тому +1

    Clicked the wrong one. Super video, worth the wait. Give her a scratch for us.

  • @frankcooper6911
    @frankcooper6911 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm Praying for you BROTHER !!! DOING GREAT JOB !!!

  • @dallasamckinney
    @dallasamckinney 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice Video as always, definitely looking forward to the rest of operator controls and hoses cleaning and replacing.👍

  • @wilsonlaidlaw
    @wilsonlaidlaw 6 місяців тому +2

    Great job! I now understand why the charges for rebuilding a hydraulic pump are so high.

  • @markr478
    @markr478 6 місяців тому +1

    I was yelling at the screen- you missed o-rings in the pilot pump, but i see you caught it. good work.

  • @kerrygleeson4409
    @kerrygleeson4409 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video Matt look forward to the next one 🦘