You are a huge inspiration for me. I run my own repair shop outside portland and was was feeling very burnt out all year. I found your channel a few months ago and it really helped me get motivated again. Thank you
Greg, at 15:00 a trick I use to get into those tight spots, is to use two cubitron discs back to back with no backer…then you can use the grinder upside down and grind with the surface that faces up…while still using face downside to also grind….it is great on pipe handrail that is already in place against a wall….but watch your fingers, and how you hold grinder, as you have a grinding edge on the grinder side…..I recommend using a handle and no guard….do not try using a flap disc upside down, as the flaps run the wrong way and will break immediately …hope this helps someone…Paulie
Top shelf work as always. I've advised operators to straighten the base plate in a press. Doesn't have to be perfect. Then utilize Permatex's The Right Stuff sealant. Some have omitted the straightening and only used the sealant with the same success. I will continue to advise my solution. 1. It has proven to work. 2. Operators can complete it in house. 3. Minimizes down time. 4. It seals the entire base drastically reducing corrosion opportunities and subsequent rust jacking that will cause another seal failure. That machine was way before my time, but we still review failure modes of all vintages, and manufactures. If memory serves me the plate was released from the jig immediately after the final weld was completed. Adding a release delay minimizes some distortion. Modifying the jig to produce a slight counter bend suits production line processes better. If I really want to stir the pot I tell people all tanks will be poly in the future... ;-)
Have you tried permeated 51813?this stud is thin and is designed for metal to metal. I had it recommended to me on a Similar problem it was so thin I had doubts but it worked better than silicon.
I am way older, but I believe that you were never in the box to think. As a young man you are blessed in your thought process and ability to carry the thought to a great finished product. . Outstanding skills, thank you for sharing and stay safe!
I noticed that too. Hence why it was welded with the thicker piece placed on the bottom to absorb more of the heat while welding. But damn still impressive.
Brother you do good work. So great you have a good shop and tables to get things up and off the floor. Sure makes a difference with comfort, speed, and quality of work done when one is not in such an uncomfortable position for extended durations. I can and do appreciate the time and difficulty of work as well as thought that goes into repairing and fabricating an additional piece for a scraper hydraulic tank. This is from a guy with history of servicing, repairing, and operating various scrapers and quite a bit more. We used pull scrapers also, including Reynolds and one or two other brands. I'm not sure what it would cost or if you would even be interested, but I may need a couple custom fuel tanks fabricated for a special vehicle. The finer details like getting it to me might be more involved through. Just thinking out loud or um in typed words. EDIT: I used to be involved with fabrication work on constructing metal buildings out on ranches and farms. Too much to list. Am not completely green on various types of shop work. Have a nice day.
You've come up with an elegant and effective fix, providing fuel pressure in the tank is low. Why not press the curve out with your press, then follow up with crack detection on the welds?
Yes,hyd is hell problems most here western canada cold weather get hit frost dirt.The work you did hell good idea save lost down time.Thanks again video.😊
There you go again, making something better than factory. Thanks for the great video. My only way to get close to the big machines. I really want a cubaton disc, but I have nothing to use it on or need for it.
As you said, the 651 D is quite a “monster” compared to a small 615 C. I've seen these 2 types of machines but I've never worked with them, only 623 auto loader model. Another great job Creg ! Nice n easy !
00:45 could this piece had been put in the hydraulic press (using bushings at specific points) to push out the warpage due to the welds? Either way a nice job and better design using an O-ring.
But of course it's only 12ga!! That's what the computer said would work!!!!!! LOL I would imagine that "engineering change would add 20 maybe 30% to the cost of the flange. Is it a good idea? YES. But the accountants and engineers run the show.
With the price of hydraulic oil, and the volume those tanks hold - that would have been an expensive warped bottom plate! I'm surprised they didn't try and tweak it a bit in a press though to get it a bit closer to straight.
That's some odd damage. Almost like the flange ended up under a forklift tire but the driver noticed their situation right away and stopped before flattening all of it.
Morning Kurtis and Mrs Kurtis🙂. I have watched you from the start, one question though? What do the letters before the inserts you use designate, ?. Nice to see machining again. Regards Richard 🇬🇧
Great video! I have a question I really don't want to ask this question but, I'm going to. What happened to the old shop dog? The one that got its foot broken.
Great job , I have a question . Why not leave the original angel iron lip , add the cork gasket then yr new plate with the rubber joint?..Is it the 3/8 will offset too much the other attached bits? I respect the fact you know what yr doing and i don't . 👍
@OFW thanks, its good to try new ideas. Perfect straight thicker plate(what cat should have made in the first place) and good rubber gasket its possible at slight leakage to tighten the bolts all a bit.
You are a huge inspiration for me. I run my own repair shop outside portland and was was feeling very burnt out all year. I found your channel a few months ago and it really helped me get motivated again. Thank you
Thank you. Glad to help
Again makes it better than new. He is the master. He should be a consultant for CAT.
He does things the right way not the cheapest way, CAT wants cheap, cheap
Greg, at 15:00 a trick I use to get into those tight spots, is to use two cubitron discs back to back with no backer…then you can use the grinder upside down and grind with the surface that faces up…while still using face downside to also grind….it is great on pipe handrail that is already in place against a wall….but watch your fingers, and how you hold grinder, as you have a grinding edge on the grinder side…..I recommend using a handle and no guard….do not try using a flap disc upside down, as the flaps run the wrong way and will break immediately …hope this helps someone…Paulie
Thank you Sir for your help
Yeah, I'm gonna steal that idea. Cheers!
Top shelf work as always.
I've advised operators to straighten the base plate in a press. Doesn't have to be perfect. Then utilize Permatex's The Right Stuff sealant. Some have omitted the straightening and only used the sealant with the same success. I will continue to advise my solution.
1. It has proven to work.
2. Operators can complete it in house.
3. Minimizes down time.
4. It seals the entire base drastically reducing corrosion opportunities and subsequent rust jacking that will cause another seal failure.
That machine was way before my time, but we still review failure modes of all vintages, and manufactures. If memory serves me the plate was released from the jig immediately after the final weld was completed. Adding a release delay minimizes some distortion. Modifying the jig to produce a slight counter bend suits production line processes better. If I really want to stir the pot I tell people all tanks will be poly in the future... ;-)
Have you tried permeated 51813?this stud is thin and is designed for metal to metal. I had it recommended to me on a Similar problem it was so thin I had doubts but it worked better than silicon.
Bottom plate should be thicker, from the factory and just perfect straight after manufacturing.
I am way older, but I believe that you were never in the box to think. As a young man you are blessed in your thought process and ability to carry the thought to a great finished product. . Outstanding skills, thank you for sharing and stay safe!
Welding 3/8 plate to 16 Gurage is tricky. I am impressed. That is above my pay grade. Thanks for sharing.
I noticed that too. Hence why it was welded with the thicker piece placed on the bottom to absorb more of the heat while welding. But damn still impressive.
The visual for where the tank came from was helpful.
Brother you do good work. So great you have a good shop and tables to get things up and off the floor. Sure makes a difference with comfort, speed, and quality of work done when one is not in such an uncomfortable position for extended durations. I can and do appreciate the time and difficulty of work as well as thought that goes into repairing and fabricating an additional piece for a scraper hydraulic tank. This is from a guy with history of servicing, repairing, and operating various scrapers and quite a bit more. We used pull scrapers also, including Reynolds and one or two other brands.
I'm not sure what it would cost or if you would even be interested, but I may need a couple custom fuel tanks fabricated for a special vehicle. The finer details like getting it to me might be more involved through. Just thinking out loud or um in typed words.
EDIT: I used to be involved with fabrication work on constructing metal buildings out on ranches and farms. Too much to list. Am not completely green on various types of shop work. Have a nice day.
I’ll build it for you. Send me a message on instagram or or Facebook messenger
@@OFW Not on those sites but can get a relative to do that. Appreciate you brother.
And a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Greg 🎇
You've come up with an elegant and effective fix, providing fuel pressure in the tank is low. Why not press the curve out with your press, then follow up with crack detection on the welds?
I don’t feel it’s necessary in this situation.
Glad to see you used the table as a heat sink
*On Fire Welding* Bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.
Yes,hyd is hell problems most here western canada cold weather get hit frost dirt.The work you did hell good idea save lost down time.Thanks again video.😊
There you go again, making something better than factory. Thanks for the great video. My only way to get close to the big machines. I really want a cubaton disc, but I have nothing to use it on or need for it.
Greg, so great to see the business grow,,,,cheers , Paulie ❤❤❤❤
Well done, better than new. Thank you.
Nicely done Greg
As you said, the 651 D is quite a “monster” compared to a small 615 C. I've seen these 2 types of machines but I've never worked with them, only 623 auto loader model. Another great job Creg ! Nice n easy !
14 👍's up on fire welding thank you for sharing 🤗
Nice job as usual!
Another slick job Greg.
Sweet cart for the plasma😂
Love the plasma buggy👍
Nice job as always my man!!
Great job. Enjoy the channel!
G'day Greg, I'd call that an upgrade over OEM. cheers, Butch.
Muito bom trabalho amigo perfeito!!!
Boa sorte sempre!!!
The 🐐 god bless you and your family!!!
👌👍Thanks for sharing! Greg!
Another great video!
I was digging the ol crescent hammer
Brilliant as always 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧
Hi from Temecula. I'm with ya bro!
00:45 could this piece had been put in the hydraulic press (using bushings at specific points) to push out the warpage due to the welds? Either way a nice job and better design using an O-ring.
It could. But I don’t think that would have fixed the problem.
@@OFW Ah OK, thank you for your response. I'm baffled too as to how thin those pieces are my God.
Nice work...
MMMM Light and cheap,,,,,, nothing cheap about a Cat when ye go to buy one.
Good job, again.
Nice job !
I was just wondering if you were welding that was 75/25 mig shouldn’t you be pushing the gun and not dragging? anyway like I said nice job
Everyone has their own technique. I drag and push depending on the situation.
Hope o-ring is thick enough
Thanks for the videos
But of course it's only 12ga!! That's what the computer said would work!!!!!! LOL I would imagine that "engineering change would add 20 maybe 30% to the cost of the flange. Is it a good idea? YES. But the accountants and engineers run the show.
With the price of hydraulic oil, and the volume those tanks hold - that would have been an expensive warped bottom plate! I'm surprised they didn't try and tweak it a bit in a press though to get it a bit closer to straight.
Looks nice. Why didn’t you flame straighten the bottom plate as well?
I didn’t think it was necessary
Yea heat it and than spray water on the outside of the curve till perfect.
That plate should have been thicker from factory too...
Nice work
Nice job
Outstanding
Made thin and it's the wheel well.... Wonder what Deere does?
Another great job! Hey, what happened to that 800 airpack? Is it dead? Hope not, But????
It’s in the truck still going strong
👌🏼👌🏼Yes welder? Arccaptain? Are they pretty similar? Besides 200/250
I would say very similar
That's some odd damage. Almost like the flange ended up under a forklift tire but the driver noticed their situation right away and stopped before flattening all of it.
Morning Kurtis and Mrs Kurtis🙂. I have watched you from the start, one question though? What do the letters before the inserts you use designate, ?.
Nice to see machining again.
Regards Richard 🇬🇧
Wrong channel dude, try again
😆 😂
Whoops 😂
🤣
Another great job, Greg! Can I ask what your settings were and the wire size, please ?
Thanks for the video!
.035 wire 21v 250
@OFW Thank you Greg!
Nice repair, Greg. Was that your design? If so, well done!
Yes, my design. Machined by my friend Mitch
Great video! I have a question I really don't want to ask this question but, I'm going to. What happened to the old shop dog? The one that got its foot broken.
He passed away
Sorry to hear that 🐾
Thought Mig was supposed to be pushed wherever possible, was it due to the thin tank walls?
I do both depending on the situation
Great job , I have a question . Why not leave the original angel iron lip , add the cork gasket then yr new plate with the rubber joint?..Is it the 3/8 will offset too much the other attached bits?
I respect the fact you know what yr doing and i don't . 👍
Well it’s 1/2” and if the fender mounting holes were off by 1/2” nothing would line up.
@@OFW My bad.. I live in metric land , dont get yr bananas.... But ok offset. Great work
What is the one machine it has been your lifelong ambition to work on, and why is it the Bagger 288?
I'm assuming you were dragging the weld because of the thin sheet metal?
It seemed the best in that situation. Thick to thin
Man I wish I could work for you
Why don’t you spray splatter shield
How's the yes welder holing up I got a Chicago electric it was OK until I put a yes welder wand on it and then it is welding much better
It’s pretty good
Wishing for a giant bandsaw
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👍🙂
Bon Boulo 😆😆👍👍
Where has your cool shop dog been?
He passed away. Was mentioned in a previous question; RIP pup🙏🏻
so the spatter got splattered on the work piece
I've operate those before
Was straightening the bend base plate not possible or even easyer, not a fan of o rings in that place. I hope it will function tho.
It was possible but I don’t think it was necessary in this situation.
@OFW thanks, its good to try new ideas.
Perfect straight thicker plate(what cat should have made in the first place) and good rubber gasket its possible at slight leakage to tighten the bolts all a bit.
Make it cheaper and charge more. Seems like today's manufacturing moto.
I feel a little bad for the mechanic that has to get that to bolt up while the groove is facing down and the gasket is refusing to cooperate.
It gets bolted together upside down then bolted to the machine.
Cork? What is this? The 1940's?
Whatcha doing to the cement tanker?
Converting it to haul concrete slurry after they grind it.
@OFW
I would love to see that job.
cant believe how cheap that tank is on a heavy duty piece of equipt well you can remake it better
Thanks for not showing most of the welding work cause I watched your video just for your explanation
Why not straighten the cover?more components sourced from China?brazil?india?cat sure has lost their way.
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