I’ve got a 1948 model cat 12 grader. Pony motor was removed and converted to a 24 volt direct start. Even during the summer months the old D318 requires some ether. When nothing else on the place will start, that ole girl will start and run every single time. Great machines, it’s just takes 10 acres to turn them around 🤣
My Father operated a open air knuckle buster Caterpillar 12 grader in the 60’s and 70’s, sometimes he would let me ride on it with him and remember how his arms got a workout on those controls, those were some good times and some good memories 😊
That is a 12 F, 80C. The first direct start as a standard option. You could get electric start as an option on a 12 8T 1955 up. Engine D318. I believe 1962 to 1964
Hey Wiley keep watching your vids and they get better and better. Just remember you're getting on in years but still going never give up until you have too much love my buddy I'm over here in the UK and I'm sure you have many followers over here as well. So up most respect to you and all your kin I'm only 52 but things you do and say I can relate to. Old engineering is the best by far keep those videos coming and I'll keep watching 👍👍
Thanks for another great video Wiley. It was interesting and enjoyable to watch. Yeah. You got that old grader to start. Wow. Good going Wiley. Those old Cat’s are tough let me tell you. Knuckle busters- - never heard that one before. Good one Wiley!!!!!! That old motor doesn’t sound too awful bad. You never know, someone might be interested in that old machine. Wow. You did good Wiley. Got her running-yeah!!!!!! Thanks dear friend Wiley. Good job The Iowa farm boy. Steve 😊😊🇺🇸🇺🇸
I guessed it got the nick name from when folks engaged those levers and it slap around like that, their hand would sometimes slip and hit the windshield My thoughts only
I believe that’s a 12 grader. Look like a 12 foot blade on it. Where I worked they had 2 12 foot graders a 14 foot and a 24 foot grader. I think that’s how you tell what size they are. Great video. Thanks for sharing and have a great week, Wily!!
Sure do miss you and Hank doing videos, your interaction, and your instruction. Watching from New Harmony area, north of DeFuniak Springs, Florida & south of Paxton.
I really liked that white Pete bud I think you should do sum videos on them fixing the truck they need parts 4 hell I'd like to see them get the white pete back to it formal condition
Excellent video Wiley :) also remember those a Independent Heavy Duty Equipment Business guy in my areas had one year's ago also I remember Roads & Works Department Highway Patrol company near my home use them and had Umbrella up top for keeping Sunshine cook you up also stay cool ! That was 1980's to 1995 when say both them in action! Roads did ditches and gravel lane on roads clean up!
Yesterday, 7 years ago; she don’t care. She’s just been standing by till someone came to put her back to work. You didnt’t have no trouble wakin her up. She’ll be a mover and a shaker. Mind your knuckles! 🥸👍👀👋✅
I repeat my self sometimes Wiley so you’re not alone on that. We had a grader just like that on our race track years ago. Man that brings back some good memories.
Thanks Wiley, all the way from New Zealand. A company I worked for 50 years ago had a Cat like that. I remember I was always scared of the controls 🤣 oh and it was old back then. Only difference was it was a pony start, or as we say here, a donkey start. Lots of memories.
Hello wily how come things can’t be as simple as they were yesterday Things were so much easier and simple technology hogwash loved the video thank you ken
The gear pump is run off a driveline that runs off of the flywheel and runs continuously The pump is internal and operates the power steering and possibly the pitch on your blade whether to pack or to cut. Another option was to extend your blade out. I do believe it is the 80C model 12 F.
I called them a wrist rattler, I used to go home with sore hands. The worst two levers to operate were the circle turn and the wheel lean.🤕 it was an old 12E grader my father used to operate on the local council. I drove it after he retired in 1988. It had bald tires and the clutch would slip and the right hand blade lift clutch pack would ride up sometimes. But I loved it my dad did too.
Thanks For sharing that Billy I always thought it was called knuckle busters because your hand may come off the lever while you were engaging it and hit the window
The old Cat grades will pull start, just turn on the compression after it's rolling a bit and let out the clutch. Oh and the engine drives the controls directly. Outer shaft drives the clutch , the inner shaft drives the controls. Controls always work when engine running.
Nothing wrong with Harbor Fright tools. They are not Snap-On, but will get the job done. I suggest a cover for that compressor to keep out of the rain, making it easier in it's latter life to start and run.
The only hydraulics on that machine will be for the power steering. All the controls are worked by dog clutches in the control box. They can really kick if they are worn when you are putting weight on the mouldboard. You hang on tight to those levers when using the controls and push them firmly. Don't try to ease them in or they will kick you..
Ive watched a many old galion and cat graders years ago , work country and mountain roads , and guys that didnt need strings to put a parking lot level for paving . I watched a guy a couple days ago pulling ditch , he was cutting the berm away from the road and pushing it against the hill side - no berm on the edge of the pavement , a state highway route , another 5 minute wonder .......
Dealing with wasp it’s cheap and simple. Dollar Tree spray bottle with 1/3 dishwashing liquid to 2/3 water. Spray rapidly but the trick of this is DON’T run. They might fly around you but will seldom sting something that is not moving 👍👍👍
Hey friend just looking out when you're dealing with batteries please put some safety glasses on I had AD blow up hit the wall of the ceiling I'm just saying
Great seeing that ole CAT coming back to life Wiley! A testament to made in the USA quality!
I agree and thanks for sharing
I like when when wake up old equipment bringing them back to life
Me to and Thanks for watching
Great video Wiley, that old CAT runs great always great engines.
Thank You
I watch you all the time sometimes even twice! More power to you Wily. Only because your not an entertainer!!
Thank You
Cats never die because they have 9 lives. 😊 Good job Wily! Thanks for sharing!
I wonder what # this one is on. 😂
I’ve got a 1948 model cat 12 grader. Pony motor was removed and converted to a 24 volt direct start. Even during the summer months the old D318 requires some ether. When nothing else on the place will start, that ole girl will start and run every single time. Great machines, it’s just takes 10 acres to turn them around 🤣
Thanks for sharing. I read a comment that said “that truck had the turning radius of a aircraft carrier “ i am guessing the same for your Cat.
😂
Good job Wiley great video thanks
Thank You
My Father operated a open air knuckle buster Caterpillar 12 grader in the 60’s and 70’s, sometimes he would let me ride on it with him and remember how his arms got a workout on those controls, those were some good times and some good memories 😊
Thank you Wiley. I just got a beautiful lawn tractor out of a scrap pile. I put a good spark plug in and It ran twice😂❤.
😂. Dang.
You got another one started, Wiley. Good job, buddy them old machines are awesome
That is a 12 F, 80C. The first direct start as a standard option. You could get electric start as an option on a 12 8T 1955 up. Engine D318.
I believe 1962 to 1964
Thanks for sharing that.
Hey Wiley keep watching your vids and they get better and better. Just remember you're getting on in years but still going never give up until you have too much love my buddy I'm over here in the UK and I'm sure you have many followers over here as well. So up most respect to you and all your kin I'm only 52 but things you do and say I can relate to. Old engineering is the best by far keep those videos coming and I'll keep watching 👍👍
Thank you
Thanks for another great video Wiley. It was interesting and enjoyable to watch.
Yeah. You got that old grader to start. Wow. Good going Wiley.
Those old Cat’s are tough let me tell you. Knuckle busters- - never heard that one before. Good one Wiley!!!!!!
That old motor doesn’t sound too awful bad. You never know, someone might be interested in that old machine. Wow.
You did good Wiley.
Got her running-yeah!!!!!!
Thanks dear friend Wiley. Good job
The Iowa farm boy. Steve
😊😊🇺🇸🇺🇸
I guessed it got the nick name from when folks engaged those levers and it slap around like that, their hand would sometimes slip and hit the windshield
My thoughts only
That Wiley magic works every time
Thank you
Yeppers my friend I repeat myself all the time it's called being old so don't feel bad and I love you all the old stuff running again good job
Thanks Jerry
It's good to see that old iron running again 👍👍👍
Yes it is and thanks for watching
Wileys native name is dances with wasps😂😂😂.
😂. Run From Wasps
I believe that’s a 12 grader. Look like a 12 foot blade on it. Where I worked they had 2 12 foot graders a 14 foot and a 24 foot grader. I think that’s how you tell what size they are. Great video. Thanks for sharing and have a great week, Wily!!
I had no idea. Thank you for sharing that. Makes perfect sense.
Yes, sir. I repeat, myself. I ask myself questions and I answer myself. I am crazy.😊
😂. I am with you.
I was reminded when you pulled that dip stick that I need to change my oil 🤣🤣🤣
Your welcome. 😂
❤❤Good latest model grader in fifty years never start as easy 😂😂😂 keep up the great work 😀😀
Thank you
Wiley there is a seperate shaft that is inside of transmission shaft that is direct drive to knuckle buster controls
Thanks for sharing that
Sure do miss you and Hank doing videos, your interaction, and your instruction. Watching from New Harmony area, north of DeFuniak Springs, Florida & south of Paxton.
Thank you.
Awesome job mr. Wiley !!!
Thanks for watching
Nice job! I cannot ever find this machine sitting around to create a will it start video. Looks like I might have to move south!
Come on.
I really liked that white Pete bud I think you should do sum videos on them fixing the truck they need parts 4 hell I'd like to see them get the white pete back to it formal condition
I will talk to them about that
Excellent video Wiley :) also remember those a Independent Heavy Duty Equipment Business guy in my areas had one year's ago also I remember Roads & Works Department Highway Patrol company near my home use them and had Umbrella up top for keeping Sunshine cook you up also stay cool ! That was 1980's to 1995 when say both them in action! Roads did ditches and gravel lane on roads clean up!
Thanks for sharing
Yesterday, 7 years ago; she don’t care. She’s just been standing by till someone came to put her back to work. You didnt’t have no trouble wakin her up. She’ll be a mover and a shaker. Mind your knuckles! 🥸👍👀👋✅
Well said
Enjoyed the video Wily 🔧
Thank you
I repeat my self sometimes Wiley so you’re not alone on that. We had a grader just like that on our race track years ago. Man that brings back some good memories.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks Wiley, all the way from New Zealand. A company I worked for 50 years ago had a Cat like that. I remember I was always scared of the controls 🤣 oh and it was old back then. Only difference was it was a pony start, or as we say here, a donkey start. Lots of memories.
😂. Old back then
Thanks for sharing
Very good job and God bless y'all
Thank you
Hello wily how come things can’t be as simple as they were yesterday Things were so much easier and simple technology hogwash loved the video thank you ken
I am with you on this
Great video. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Great video Wily and remember, don't be Wily..👍👍
Thanks for watching
Looks to be a 12 E made between 1944 and 1950 We have one with the cab cover. Check oil when running
I wondered that. I thought i remembered that from long ago
Thanks for sharing.
Great job, as always. All the best to you.🖐️😊
Thanks
Hellow Riley good to see youagain buddy ❤
He's Wily. Comon man! 😂
Thanks for watching
Hey, love yall's show
Thank you
Hey way to go Wily she fired right up that makes for a easy day good video
Yes. I will take easy every day. 😂
I’m surprised you got that ole girl going, they don’t make them like they used too, great job Don👍👍😎😎🍮🍮❤️
They sure don’t. Thanks for watching
The gear pump is run off a driveline that runs off of the flywheel and runs continuously The pump is internal and operates the power steering and possibly the pitch on your blade whether to pack or to cut. Another option was to extend your blade out. I do believe it is the 80C model 12 F.
Thank you for sharing that.
Willy, U sure know how to challenge yourself, And you got Success, on to the next 1, Kool old grader for sure.
Thank you
Another great video sir! I don’t watch that other fellas videos anymore!😉
Thanks for watching
the oil level in those engines is usually checked while the engine is running. If it is checked with the motor stopped it will appear to be over full.
Thank you for sharing and your APPRECIATION to your subscribers 🎉😊
Thank you
I called them a wrist rattler, I used to go home with sore hands. The worst two levers to operate were the circle turn and the wheel lean.🤕 it was an old 12E grader my father used to operate on the local council. I drove it after he retired in 1988. It had bald tires and the clutch would slip and the right hand blade lift clutch pack would ride up sometimes. But I loved it my dad did too.
Thank you for sharing those memories.
Another very good. Wii it Start 👍
Thank you
boy , if you lived closer i would be buying a grader. wow that thing is nice. thank you.
Thank you
Fine video bud I didn't think it fire that easy
Thank you. I was a bit surprised too
all ways good when they popoff WILY
Ain’t that the truth
I operated a 48 Cat grader among other things And I can unequivocally Attest it is your Elbows that get beat up not your knuckles 😊
Thanks For sharing that Billy
I always thought it was called knuckle busters because your hand may come off the lever while you were engaging it and hit the window
Looks like they pulled off the pony motor off it and put a electric starter on it. It also looks like it had a roll bar on it at one time.
Thanks for sharing.
That fan does start turning
The old Cat grades will pull start, just turn on the compression after it's rolling a bit and let out the clutch. Oh and the engine drives the controls directly. Outer shaft drives the clutch , the inner shaft drives the controls. Controls always work when engine running.
Thanks for sharing and watching
Good show wiley
Thank You
Bien bravo waly para el diesel❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks
Hard to believe it started so easy.
It was
Those older Cats were plain tough!! You need to make you a new hat WASP. Wiley against stinging predators 😂. I hate them buzzing critters
😂.
Drive it you dont have to work it just drive it!
Nothing wrong with Harbor Fright tools. They are not Snap-On, but will get the job done.
I suggest a cover for that compressor to keep out of the rain, making it easier in it's latter life to start and run.
I agree with you
Thanks for watching
Hi Riley I'm Jacob from New Zealand palms to North love you guys
Thanks and Thank you for watching
The only hydraulics on that machine will be for the power steering. All the controls are worked by dog clutches in the control box. They can really kick if they are worn when you are putting weight on the mouldboard. You hang on tight to those levers when using the controls and push them firmly. Don't try to ease them in or they will kick you..
i have a 7 T 1946.............pull start...pony motor not up to it...............work greats for roads and parking lots no power steering
I learned something, or at least i think i did
Cat 12. 12 ft blade
Cat 14. 14fr blade
Your 7T. 7ft blade?
Knuckle buster for sure
You talking about bee's yellow jackets have been bad here in Virginia
Thanks for sharing
I repeat myself too😂
Lol 😂.
❤ awesome Beautiful 😊
Thank you
Well Willey that thing may not be making oil but it sure is making fuel
For sure
Thanks for watching
Ive watched a many old galion and cat graders years ago , work country and mountain roads , and guys that didnt need strings to put a parking lot level for paving . I watched a guy a couple days ago pulling ditch , he was cutting the berm away from the road and pushing it against the hill side - no berm on the edge of the pavement , a state highway route , another 5 minute wonder .......
I wonder how many folks could do that today.
That old grader runs pretty good
Thanks for watching
Where is hank , when s he going be back on, and with his granddaughters that would be a great vlog , thanks BigAl California
It's just us old guys that repeat ourselves like that Wiley. I guess it's our way of ensuring we actually said it 😂
Lol. 😂. Never thought of it that way
No Wiley it’s only you that repeats yourself! No Wiley it’s only you that repeats yourself. 😳 Wiley you’re making words 👍
😂. Dang
I think 🤔 you can get it to run 🏃 😮
Wiley, I'm looking for two good used tires for my tractor, there 18.4×38 I thought you may come across them in your travels.
I will be on the look out.
That thing sure ain't making oil 😊.
😂.
Dealing with wasp it’s cheap and simple. Dollar Tree spray bottle with 1/3 dishwashing liquid to 2/3 water. Spray rapidly but the trick of this is DON’T run. They might fly around you but will seldom sting something that is not moving 👍👍👍
That last part is the hardest part for me. I have to swat and move.
Thanks for sharing
Bom dia Wily, sempre que posso assito você , muito bom seu trabalho muito apreciado abraços Rodolfo Brasil
Thank you. Are the same on buying John Deere and on Facebook
its just you its just you lol
😂. Dang
I talk to myself and repeat what I'm saying to myself all the time Mr. Wiley. I call it narrating my life....bless my heart.
😂. Thats funny
What do you mean welcome back I never left lol😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂. Good
Wiley get our entertainment to come be with you get hanky to start his corny jokes.
In Finland that kind o' machine is freely translatedly called Road Bear. (tiekarhu)
Thanks for sharing
Wiley: absoutley no hydraulics all mechanical
sure would be nice to own one of those out here in AZ dessert
Thanks for watching
@@DontbeWily anytime always great to have a cup of Joe and enjoy your videos
It's between a 8T and a 99E
Move it to a new spot or clean that one and put it back?
Lol 😂. Ok
Knew a guy years ago that would say “on it” after everything he said, even if it was just yes or no…on it 😏
Thanks for sharing
I'm way late with this video. Im sorry but glad to see this old machine runnin again!
Driven by PTO and has a shear pin at floor level centre column
I see alot of folks mispelling Wily's name...comeon! Peeps.
Lets do better.
Wily is a Diesel magician he deserves better.❤😂
😂.
Looks like a 12e to me
Thanks
Hey friend just looking out when you're dealing with batteries please put some safety glasses on I had AD blow up hit the wall of the ceiling I'm just saying
8D battery, dam auto correct
I know i need too.
Hi
Hello
Hello I'm real your video❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you
Them wasps are saying, MMMMM, supper.
They were in every nook and cranny on that machine.
We all do that i think i think!
vu en france wily
no not just you about repeating yourself i do it sometime myself
Thanks for sharing and watching