The "Lucky Day" comment at 26:30 just as the last screw snapped the bit, is the stuff that makes sailors superstitious. I love the way you take us along with you as you figure it out. I always look forward to your videos. Great story-telling. Thank you. cheers
@Southalabamaoutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Call Clint @ C&C equipment in Indiana. He's a service dealer for those winches. I'm positive he'll have a used spool and other parts. Clint has a KZitem channel same name, he is the man
@buffsheeri
2 жыл бұрын
sounds like a good plan
@dogbitefred6631
2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you have the patience to make these videos! We need to remember that most of the repairs done to heavy equipment were done in the field under adverse conditions. Probably standing in mud half way up to your knees with a cold north wind and rain blowing down the crack of your butt, using a dim flashlight and with a half witted boss standing over your shoulder telling you to hurry up because of some deadline he's trying to meet. That's how that little rock got in that odd place I bet. Hat's off to anyone who's ever worked on heavy equipment out in the field, I don't think you guys are getting paid enough! They don't call you guys "nine fingers" for nothing! One more thing, pet your dog for me, I lost mine not too long ago and I sure miss her.
@RobertFay
2 жыл бұрын
*- I am hoping there are those guys you spoke about seeing your comment...I know.* *- Q: How to lift a Skidder's differential ring-gear into place at 36 degrees below zero F, without any lifting equipment whatsoever, 6 miles away from a road of any sort whatsoever?* *- A: Drag the huge/heavy ring-gear into place with a spruce bow on snow; put a short armed stock/strong handed 50 year old owner laying on his back with his hand pointing up and his elbow out at right angle to his side laying on the bows; rock the ring-gear over his open hand laying flat/palm up, knuckles flat on the bows; kneel beside him and lift the ring-gear up and back into the differential housing as his palm and arm act as a lever holding everything steady...take the first bolt with bare fingers to secure out of you mouth and do so...and don't screw up and drop it and don't you dare cross-thread it before his strength fails ! ! !* * [that one is my best one to tell...but there are many other Skidder and stone crusher stories]*
@oldscout2514
2 жыл бұрын
Matt I watch all the videos. Now I’m reviewing them, I like how you explain things. Why not buy a small sand blaster, $50 or less. It would really knock a lot of the paint off get rid of some rust. You must have some mechanical training, because you understand how stuff works. Thank for being kind to the dog.
@larannar123
2 жыл бұрын
From here,it looks like you've gotten lucky with all the internal parts. Other than repairing that bent drum and replacing the seals....💯👍👍👍
@kurthanson4106
2 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic series. I'm a mechanic, I work for Caterpillar, and I'm getting a real charge out of this project. Damned fine work, looking forward to the next installment. Continued success...
@dalee.mccombs8571
2 жыл бұрын
Heat is your friend for straightening the lips on that winch drum. Heat to cherry red !
@TechGorilla1987
2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are some of the fastest watching content on KZitem. It's so well done that you want it to last 2 hours.
@Watchyn_Yarwood
11 ай бұрын
Totally agree!
@a0cdhd
2 жыл бұрын
You've got a lot of patience and perseverance mate but then again, that's how stuff gets done. A lot of bloody hard work and the drive to keep goin' when others would give up and walk away. Cheers from Oz
@mdouglaswray
2 жыл бұрын
Always amazed at how one man can do this work alone. Your determination says a lot about your character. Thanks for being a guidepost for self-sufficiency!!
@bennyogden4524
2 жыл бұрын
I got all the confidence in the world in you getting it all back together man
@michelgrenier1878
2 жыл бұрын
The best part about re-building complete machines is knowing how many days and weeks it will take to repair future breakdowns .
@michaelclutton8446
2 жыл бұрын
That was very impressive how you managed to get that winch apart, no doubt it looks easier on the video than it was. Great work
@dm55
2 жыл бұрын
Those gears look in fine shape. Massive.
@deanwoodward8026
2 жыл бұрын
Finally answering the question of what happens when an immovable object is encountered with an irresistible force (wielded by a PNW Hillbilly)... Good work Matt.
@1959rossco
Жыл бұрын
It’s great that people like yourself take the time to make videos like this one I find myself watching things that in my normal life I have no interest but find very entertaining
@Jimbo65203
2 жыл бұрын
I've watched your blog since you found this CAT D-4 and hauled it home to work on, and must say you've a lot more patience than I do. I worked for CAT for 20 years making component parts, and spent sometime in the clutch plate area of the factor, and it was great seeing you assemble them. At CAT although we could work any department it was still very compartmentalized, so it is nice to see your tear into this machine, take apart and then reassemble it, bravo.
@dalee.mccombs8571
2 жыл бұрын
Don't boil the gear, boiling only will give you 212Degrees. Put gear in the oven and heat to your desired temp. No moisture from oven heating.
@robertgarrett5009
2 жыл бұрын
Ad freezer for the internals
@Jeremy-iv9bc
2 жыл бұрын
You boil it in oil not water lol. You don't want to heat a gear any hotter than about 300 degrees or it will lose its temper.
@martinkennard1669
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with Jeremy. Heating in oven can induce stresses from uneven heating. Too high of temperature can alter grain structure. I am not a metalurlgist, but that is what I have picked up over the years. Good luck. I so enjoy this rebuild. You take it to the best point since manufacture. Greetings from Montana.
@26feironworks79
2 жыл бұрын
In some cases I have used a simple hot plate and it does wonders
@djmips
2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best backyard heavy equipment mechanic videos I've seen. Good work!
@davidrobinson7667
Жыл бұрын
I'm sure your machine will be up and running soon after witnessing your determination.. your a Master Craftsmans.. 🇺🇸
@michaelszczygiel2069
2 жыл бұрын
Matt, I follow a guy that repairs guitars and another that restores paintings. While subject matter is drastically different the skill levels, problem solving and perseverance are shared by all three of you. Although I don't own a vintage guitar, antique oil painting or a 5 ton piece of machinery, I find myself channeling you guys in the midst of my own projects. My time spent working flies by as it does watching your channel with your examples of focus and dedication. 👍
@SouthernMan054
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know how in the world you are going to ever get that thing back together correctly!
@ClintsHobbiesDIY
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us tag along.
@warbirdwf
2 жыл бұрын
I must be getting older. After watching your excellent video's, I'm always exhausted thinking about doing all that work! Great determination and tenacity in TELLING that wrench it was coming apart, PERIOD.
@mabloodhound
2 жыл бұрын
Instead of trrying to straighten the drum flange, maybe grind it off and weld a band made from rectangular rod, around the circumference. Pre-bending the band in a circle would help.
@paulkass4641
2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same but just use round rod. Fill the inside and outside lips flush with weld.
@TheDutchPathFinder1
2 жыл бұрын
This must be the longest ongoing vlog i have ever seen. Respect the determination to get this heap running.
@drpatferrydc3853
2 жыл бұрын
WAY TO GO MATT! YOU REALLY DO PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND THINK THINGS THRU,EXCELLENT JOB KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE ONE FINE MACHINE WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED!
@M-Hancock
2 жыл бұрын
If the pipe wrench had failed to get those large nuts loose on the outside you can usually get them to start turning with an air hammer. Saves from having to get the torch out more often than not.
@caerusdharken57
2 жыл бұрын
My suggestion would be to cut all the bend and warped stuff off to a similar height all around and bend a piece of flatbar all around and weld it, so you at least have an even gap all around and a solid edge of the drum again. The inner side of the case looks all flat, so a little less diameter shouldn't matter too much.
@daleolson3506
2 жыл бұрын
If that cable slips thru the uneven crack when winching. He will wish he had.
@Tallrs
2 жыл бұрын
Matt great videos, enjoy watching. Just a suggestion, instead of bending back the end bell of the winch drum I'd just cut it off at the base. Get a scrap plate the same thickness, torch out the center the same size as the drum diameter, torch around the outer edge of the plate at a 45deg and grind the rest to form the round outer edge then weld it on.
@131R30
2 жыл бұрын
Your persistence against stubborn disassembly is impressive!
@dancotten375
2 жыл бұрын
I would build the spool edge up by welding, and then have a machine shop turn the edge down to correct profile on a lathe.
@kmatch1
2 жыл бұрын
Years ago at my short stay working on farm equipment a neat trick was using a hammer… But!!, with a twist. You’ve all seen similar methods of hitting the endnof a puller while under tension but this method used sonic vibrationa in the shaft itself. When tightening wedge locks used to hold wheels onto axles we would load a breaker bar with our body weight. While loaded, hit the other end of the axle with a large hammer. Each blow would gain a large drop/turn of the breaker bar and it could be made WAY tighter than just 200lbs in a 6ft pipe could torque it. To remove things like that brake in the future try to load it up with a puller and whack the hell out of the opposite end of the shaft. The sonic “waves” in the metal can make a huge difference.
@canadianpopeye8066
2 жыл бұрын
I wish the videos were longer again .
@wendiemitchell7790
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Kaptain13Gonzo
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to another episode of "The nut/bolt/shaft is stuck" . I admire your patience. Great video.
@nospin1394
2 жыл бұрын
Really like this D4 series. I have a feeling your talking to your further self just as much as you’re talking to us as a reminder so when you watch this on how to put this thing back together, there’s a lot of steps to go in order, wow.
@chuckhaynes6458
2 жыл бұрын
Hyster was well known for their "Lumber Pick-er Up-er" machines and forklifts. Lot's of Cats used to "Yo-Yo" in logging operations equipped with their winches. I prefer a ripper. It'll help a bunch if you grease the threads on that puller every time you use it.... trust me. Glyptol.
@bob1117
2 жыл бұрын
cone bearing?... :) they are actually called tapered bearings. Most people don't know this but ALL tapered bearings have to be set with the proper torque, that torque spec changes depending on bearing size and application. I've set and adjusted thousands of these tapered bearing for 30 years ( retired machine mechanic ) Were I worked and for our application the tapered bearings were mostly set to 3 lbs /max. As you probably already know never over torque tapered bearings, always follow torque specs, like many other bearing types too much torque will result in excessive heat and pre mature bearing wear and failure. Love the videos, thanks for sharing.
@petesmith8000
2 жыл бұрын
bet you are glad you got that 50 ton press now.. awesome blog, show the prep and paint if possible, its always a pleasure to watch these
@onebadsavage26
2 жыл бұрын
I love the way you just figure it out as you go and get it done. Good job.
@suzylarry1
2 жыл бұрын
yet another video of " MAN WORKING HARD !" great to see you preserve this machine !
@mattsmith2739
2 жыл бұрын
Gives me hope that maybe even i can get something done oneday
@michaelwalsh98
2 жыл бұрын
I admire your tenacity, taking that big boy apart. I would have tried heat to pull that damage flange out one piece at a time. Your a true craftsman, you take the time to do it right !
@richardbishop7428
2 жыл бұрын
You are an absolute genius, a master at work!
@donaldgibson3121
2 жыл бұрын
I have no idea how you can keep track of all those parts, nuts, bolts, washers and their proper orientation for reassembly. I am in awe of what you do.
@SharkLasers380
2 жыл бұрын
You could use steel tank caps. You’d have to cut weld them into the drum but you could probably find some made of thicker steel.
@SharkLasers380
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, they’re called hemispherical tank heads.
@zippo1009
2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn´t mind watching an episode of cleaning of the inside of the winch...cause all your videos are so extremely interesting. I mine opinion this is by far the best channel on youtube!
@PacificNorthwestHillbilly
2 жыл бұрын
What I meant is it will take like a week to clean, prep, and paint stuff, but it only yields a few minutes of useable footage. I try to just convey what I'm doing and how I'm doing it without drawing it out and wasting everyone's time
@Frank-bh3cm
2 жыл бұрын
The zip ties were gold. I was expecting the drum to shoot off, through one of the wooden pillars 😂
@jamesmckay9966
2 жыл бұрын
You are a very Talented young man. Very entertaining.
@robertreisner6119
2 жыл бұрын
Myself and my friend George had simular issues with our D-8 winch. Manufacturered in 1949 and performed the work outside under a tarp teepee last winter. It took us 2 weeks to do it and alot of wind caused the time to do it. To say it was difficult is a world class misstatement...t'was a bitch. Thank you for the video. P.S this was done near Seward,Alaska.
@PacificNorthwestHillbilly
2 жыл бұрын
I've seen a D8 winch up close, you are a better man than me!
@davegray4763
2 жыл бұрын
Great strip down don't envy the assembly job
@willydodson1
2 жыл бұрын
That thing is quite an engineering marvel. Great video.
@step4560
2 жыл бұрын
Just watching this, I am so in over my head! I think youve garaduated to owning the phrase "It aint easy beiong me"... Keep on keeping on...
@JoeAroner-SIWAYTV
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! This series has been awesome from the day you yanked that thing out of the forest. Thank you for documenting your journey.
@MikeBaxterABC
2 жыл бұрын
1:49 Woodruff Keys are by designed made to shear if the shaft if over loaded (this is why it doesn't have a long standard key stock. This adds some credence to you spare part storage theory.
@bennyogden4524
2 жыл бұрын
You are definitely a badass when it comes to working on that little cat man keep up the good work
@dennisrobbins5451
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely live how you describe the parts as you disassemble the various components of the D4. I am a long time fan of taking something older and cleaning everything on it replace only what NEEDS to be replaced then run it! Painting this gs all ways improves durability as well as looks! Great job so far keep on rocking!
@joesphlavietes5085
2 жыл бұрын
thankyou the winch was interesting to see you take it apart
@garyfeltus9801
2 жыл бұрын
Man there was some mighty big gears in there. You should have a good winch when you get done. Great video.
@Venge94
2 жыл бұрын
i gotta say despite the state of the case the inside workings are in remarkable condition.
@jonycolla
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt. I really appreciate you're generosity of spirit, taking us along with you without bullshit or ego. Good on you.
@curtfreeman7066
2 жыл бұрын
I love the way you beat on those Harbor Freight furniture dollies like a rented mule! They are useful, practically disposable for the price and pretty tough!
@kirk467
2 жыл бұрын
Great to see you Matt, I’m always wondering what’s going on with the dozer brother and hoping you’re doing well! As always thanks for sharing my friend!
@N1RKW
2 жыл бұрын
You are a master at pulling things that definitely do NOT want to be pulled! Kudos!
@deanehill9730
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t guess what that winch would cost to replace. There is a lot of heavy duty gears and shafts in that case. It will be one hell of a winch when you get it going. Thanks for the video.
@crunchygreentea
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Praise to yourself and the crew who designed and built these machines.
@keithlincoln1309
Жыл бұрын
I'm amazed at how you just learn as you go. Awesome video!
@somerandomguy3868
2 жыл бұрын
On the bright side, with the exception of the primary casting and the drum everything looks good
@Fronzel.Neekburm
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, good work pulling that down. I have a feeling I've said this before, I dont think it would be boring filming you paint. But you have to weigh up how much productivity you want to get done vs filming, editing etc just to please us lot who are really enjoying just watching you do things. So I dont think that you would lose that many viewers if you did do a video of cleaning and painting, quite the opposite, we have been on this journey with you and we might feel left out if you clean and paint off camera. If you have time to film it, hell yes, bring it on..
@RobertFay
2 жыл бұрын
*- Congratulations on getting That winch apart, Matt ! ! !* *- Heat does wonders, doesn't it...and you didn't even get it anywhere near close to dull red hot* *- I see your confidence level appropriately improving. It is very enjoyable to see your triumphs.* *- I hope your video efforts help others move forward with things they might otherwise shy away from.*
@GoCoyote
2 жыл бұрын
Boiling in water will drive water into the metal, either heat in oil or in an oven, to no more than about 275ºF to avoid taking out the tempering. Or even better, freeze the shaft overnight in a deep freeze, or set in dry ice for an hour. much less hassle, and way easier to handle. Very large equipment shafts will often have shafts that are drilled through or are hollow to allow liquid nitrogen to be fed through them. Chill the shaft, then hand spin off the nut, and the same for reassembly. The problem with heating gears that have a high ratio of external to internal circumference (small shaft with large gear with a lot of material in between), is that when heated, the metal will expand in all directions, including inwards towards the shaft. For gears with a low ratio of external to internal circumference (think wagon wheel), the metal expands along the circumference, making the object diameter larger, with very little expansion along the narrow edge and inwards to the center.
@bigcal36
2 жыл бұрын
On the drum you could weld a piece of 1/4 x1" strap around that edge to reinforce it so if you get into it, it wont fold into the case again.
@TheAde71
2 жыл бұрын
And profile it back 👍
@robertlytch3193
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mat, I always enjoy watching your stuff & I have been there from the start. I don't think that you know how much you be teaching as well as entertaining along the way. Please keep up the good work ie. ( videos ). Best of luck to you & your family in the future. Can't wait for the next video. So long from Brooklyn NY.
@urielventris4917
2 жыл бұрын
A comment in support of your algorithm.
@johnjordan4647
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt for a very informative video. I am amazed at your patience’s and at the way your go about problem solving. Who would have thought the disassembling of the Winch would be so interesting 👍
@travelingtracer
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched this build from the beginning and I think this is the most difficult disassembly you’ve had to do. As others have already said, kudos to you for your tenacity, skill, and willingness to video it all for our education. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: love your shop dog. Sometimes mine is all that keeps me going. Cheers from Snohomish WA.
@raincoast9010
2 жыл бұрын
3 and a 1/16th... out comes the pipe wrench and a persuader bar! LOVE IT !!!
@donaldhurt7230
2 жыл бұрын
Was kinda worried about the D4 project. I’ve been following you on it, and was afraid that burnout might have struck. Keep up the good work, this is a big project and most likely full of frustration. Hang in there.
@gala1ish
2 жыл бұрын
It would appear that no skin was lost during the making of this episode. Well done that man, it could easily have been more than skin. I take my hat off to you Sir.
@MikefromMissouri
2 жыл бұрын
As someone who does similar projects, well maybe not dozer sized, I can appreciate the level of skill needed to do this. You know how to make do with what you have available to get it done. Very nice job getting that winch apart without damaging anything.
@theshadow4292
2 жыл бұрын
In all honesty, I believe that not taking out the final shaft was a good decision, in fact, I thought that since the other shafts and bearing were visible and nothing appeared to be worn to the point of needing to be replaced, there was no good reason to remove those shafts and bearings. In my opinion, you unduly risked damaging those bearings and bearing cages, thankfully they came out easy and you did not do any damage. Because, as you said, bearings for your winch are not cheap to replace. This is the first time that I have ever actually seen the inner workings of a large winch and from the sizes and heft of all the gears, bearings, shafts, plus safety wired bolts, this winch must have been one Bad Boy for sure when pulling whatever it was hooked to. You are doing great and I thank you for letting all of us see the teardown and rebuild. BTW: I would use some sort of high-temperature oven or another source to heat the gears when reinstalling them on the shafts. I have seen both gears and bearings put into a regular kitchen oven, but with the size and thickness of yours, I don't know, maybe you should ask around and see what suggestions you get.
@stephenpoe2037
2 жыл бұрын
Another Great and interesting Video ! Thanks for Sharing! No hammers or Bearings/Gears were injured during this Video ! ;) A Brass hammer and drift punch would be a good purchase ! I usually watch your Videos 2/3 times while waiting on the Next Episode . You need some Brass Tools ! Hammers-Punch's and Drifts .
@paullewis5045
2 жыл бұрын
That was an epic fight proving when there is a will, there is a way. There is no doubt the winch is going back to work. I am looking forward to seeing it pull. Congratulations!
@terryrogers1025
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job of disassembly, you used good strategies on removing bearings and shafts. A good cleaning and lube at assembly that winch will be a sweet runner. Thanks for the video.
@dennisbailey4296
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe it's just me but I sure appreciate being able to root you on, and cheer you on you're doing such a great job!!
@nickmeier9356
2 жыл бұрын
Gday Matt. I love watching your channel. Excellent content informative you don’t use bad language which is rare. Cheers from down under
@vinnyhern
2 жыл бұрын
I like seeing before and after of the individual part and how nice some of them end up. Cant wait...
@peteraldino3423
2 жыл бұрын
Once again amazing disassembly, and yes putting it back together takes a good memory and understanding of the engineering thinking that went into the design. Awesome videos !
@davidwindsor3601
2 жыл бұрын
Would suggest if you can. Once you straighten out. And get the drum in to a round shape. To weld in more braces. To strengthen the outer sides. And hopefully. Save it from buckling in on its self again. To hopefully keep it true. For longer. You have 4 why not another 4 opposite for strength.
@art1muz13
2 жыл бұрын
U Mr. Hillbilly R me hero!!!!!! Love these videos! Thank you for sharing!!
@oldenslo4141
2 жыл бұрын
Matt, I think I would contact I C Weld out of Texas for some ideas on how to heat and/or repair that winch drum. If you haven't seen his channel, he welds and repairs a lot of heavy equipment. Shoot he may even know some guy who knows another guy that has a drum? Thanks for posting. I have really enjoyed your progress on the D4. I always yell at you to watch your toes, I wonder if you heard me?
@waltwood24
2 жыл бұрын
The winch is the best built part of the dozer. I really enjoyed watching you take it apart and I will be sad when your project is finished. Been here since day one.
@chox2001
2 жыл бұрын
I’m guessing the winch has been one of the most abused components. It’s used to pull a stuck dozer (it’s self) It’s used to pull other machinery free. Just like the hydraulic puller it get used until it breaks. I’m hoping it’s an easy fix maybe some round bar to re enforce inside the damaged drum, if there’s space to do so. As always very in-depth. I’m looking foreward to the next part. And the next video. Thank you
@narisse89
2 жыл бұрын
great video Matt very interesting from Chris in England
@jacksonledford6874
2 жыл бұрын
One trick I've found if you need to cool that shaft to slip that gear over, get a can of keyboard cleaner and turn it upside down. The fluid coming out will be well below 0 degrees and it works pretty well
@kerrygleeson4409
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video on the winch rebuild Matt thanks for sharing your knowledge 🦘👍
@DeanofMachines
2 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of the wheel bearing video I posted 2 weeks ago. 150 tons and heat to push the axle out the hub. Soo much fun.
@walterwhitaker1395
2 жыл бұрын
Great video Matt! Using what you got to get the job done! Where there's a will, there's a way!. Your going to have yourself a very nice Dozer when your done!
@rogercarrico4975
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! You did are very good job getting it apart. Looking forward to more videos
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