I look forward to the Saturdays I set aside to run the old gal…it’s something else to listen to her dig in and power through a big push. Thanks for the commenting 😊
Old iron can still get a lot of work done. Operator mistakes, but u know what they were without someone pointing them out. Thanks for sharing the video.
I don't have any recorded at the moment, but my goal is get some better footage of it clearing the land its working on right now.. hopefully with out any more incident's due to a novice operator 😁
It's so nice to see your son working with you, it reminds me of me and my father many years ago on an old D4. He taught me so much by letting me try whatever I asked for (within my skills and within reason). Great memories, thank you for filming and posting this.
I would be inclined to agree, i included that mishap knowing i would get some flak, its not my proudest moment. However i do try and learn from my mistakes, that one i will not make again.
I've changed a lot of cables running the 3 T an dry clutch links on one until dad got a more modern d7 17 A series then Power shift d 7 E , now I own a D 7 G series 50 years of sitting on one
I can really appreciate the knowledge you have of these old machines. This is the first and only bulldozer I've owned and operated. There's so much knowledge about the machine I don't have that only fellas who've been around them for years possess. Also, that's a cool stumper attachment you have on the D7 👍
Yep, if I had a choice, I’d love to have good pony engine… it had one originally, Im sure it probably died at some point and the electric start took its place… it would have been better for the diesel if it still had a pony though.
now go over the valves and injectors to do the job right and set valve and injector timing and inital timing as well , old time mechanic , everyone overlooks those things but makes a huge difference in power and fiel distibution and consumption
First rule blade down at all times. Second rule never back over a tree half pushed up like you did 7:30 in this video. You will damage your machine or your self. Be careful pushing enjoy the learning curve.
I couldn’t agree more, I was fortunate the only thing I had to fix was the exhaust. Some lessons ya learn the hard way; in hind site I had just got going good and my over zealousness to get something done; I did not evaluate the tree before pushing it down, a lesson Learned the hard way.
It was designed to run continuous @ 1050 rpm.. That’s what i have it dialed in at” mostly” giving its a 75 year old machine.. it’s making about all it’s going to make. 🙂 if i ran it harder it might not do so well.
Maybe by today standards, but it’s got plenty of guts for what I need to do. You gotta remember you’re comparing 1950 tech, it’s like comparing a flathead V8 to a new Gm LS v8.
Thanks for the commenting 😁 Trust me, I felt terrible when i broke the stack loose, it's been repaired before. The brace bar however was loose allready. I should have taken them off until i could build a working set. I left this footage in to show I do make mistakes. I do my best to fix what i can, but she's got a lot of hours on her, and that can be a real expensive venture. The right brake and clutch don't work so well, the Cable control unit brake slips when she gets hot, and she burns a lot of oil... all these things were there when i got her.
This is a 1949 D7-3T with the D8800 engine. It is designed to run between 1000 and 1200 RPM. What you hear in the video is at about 1100 RPM. It's a low-speed high torque naturally aspirated engine. This is my first Bulldozer, I am a novice operator regarding this type and size of equipment, and I'm still learning. This D7 is a 75-year-old antique, it's very sloppy and worn out. Please consider the challenge of operating a dozer of this era and age before passing judgment on the operator.
Sure cool to see an old cat doing exactly what it would of 60 years ago. A glimpse into history with sound and all.
I look forward to the Saturdays I set aside to run the old gal…it’s something else to listen to her dig in and power through a big push. Thanks for the commenting 😊
I love seeing these old gals out working. The new operators don't have a clue about these machines but
Old iron can still get a lot of work done. Operator mistakes, but u know what they were without someone pointing them out. Thanks for sharing the video.
Thanks 😊
yeah like put in a lower gear and step up the throttle , no reason to just let it lug , no common sence , I guess , not a good operator at all
Soo glad you didnt drown out the cat with music, loved watching this!
Thank you! 😊
@@Yellowdogsworld do you have any new videos of your D7?
I don't have any recorded at the moment, but my goal is get some better footage of it clearing the land its working on right now.. hopefully with out any more incident's due to a novice operator 😁
The boys out playing with old cats. Rad!
Yes sir 👍
Had a 3t just like yours, winch and all! Good ol dozer, but heavy.
It's so nice to see your son working with you, it reminds me of me and my father many years ago on an old D4. He taught me so much by letting me try whatever I asked for (within my skills and within reason). Great memories, thank you for filming and posting this.
My father and I had some of the same experiences, my hope is to pass that down 😁
Young man pay attention you are getting a valuable education
I believe I’m learn a lesson every time I get on this old cat… you got to pay 360 degree, up and down attention being the biggest that day.
Son& grandson work well together!
yep they do 😁
This guy knows enough to be dangers
I would be inclined to agree, i included that mishap knowing i would get some flak, its not my proudest moment.
However i do try and learn from my mistakes, that one i will not make again.
A lot of operators don't know a cable blade that angels is one of the best blades too clear with if you know how to use them
That's some good stuff, bud!
Thanks!
I've changed a lot of cables running the 3 T an dry clutch links on one until dad got a more modern d7 17 A series then Power shift d 7 E , now I own a D 7 G series 50 years of sitting on one
I can really appreciate the knowledge you have of these old machines. This is the first and only bulldozer I've owned and operated. There's so much knowledge about the machine I don't have that only fellas who've been around them for years possess. Also, that's a cool stumper attachment you have on the D7 👍
Glad mine has a full canopy
You can never have enough overhead protection, it sounds like you have a good setup. 😁
Nice... but the 3T I used to run didn't have electric start, you could always get a putt motor started no matter what the temperature though!
Yep, if I had a choice, I’d love to have good pony engine… it had one originally, Im sure it probably died at some point and the electric start took its place… it would have been better for the diesel if it still had a pony though.
@@Yellowdogsworld yeah but the luxury of electric start isn’t all bad!
Mine is a little bit newer that that old machine. Built in 1956 D7C 17A! I just installed new sleeves and pistons !
I would love to do that one day on this old Girl, along with a few other things... i dont think id be feeding it as much oil as diesel.
now go over the valves and injectors to do the job right and set valve and injector timing and inital timing as well , old time mechanic , everyone overlooks those things but makes a huge difference in power and fiel distibution and consumption
First rule blade down at all times. Second rule never back over a tree half pushed up like you did 7:30 in this video. You will damage your machine or your self. Be careful pushing enjoy the learning curve.
Thanks for the advice… there is definitely a learning curve 😀
That old Cat got some dog in her
LOL.. Maybe an old dog anyway. 😁
step on it already and quit lugging it , go to lower gear also , use your brain, dont lug the thing
He is real lucky at 7: 37 that tree didn't do some damage.
I couldn’t agree more, I was fortunate the only thing I had to fix was the exhaust. Some lessons ya learn the hard way; in hind site I had just got going good and my over zealousness to get something done; I did not evaluate the tree before pushing it down, a lesson Learned the hard way.
I use to do that witj D 6 9 U cable blade you should just open up the trouble full because they only run at 1200 😂
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I got a d7 cat dozer too
Cool, what series is it?
@@Yellowdogsworld I think it's a b series and the year was I think in the 1940's or 50's
@@Yellowdogsworld I think it's a f series but my d7 an army dozer and it is a 1930's
@@Yellowdogsworld it is a f series and it is an army dozer and it was made somewhere around 32
I don't know I'll check and see what it is
Wish it would tev higher maybe it will have more power
It was designed to run continuous @ 1050 rpm.. That’s what i have it dialed in at” mostly” giving its a 75 year old machine.. it’s making about all it’s going to make. 🙂 if i ran it harder it might not do so well.
"To the comment section to get an expert opinion 🙄
LOL, you will certainly find them there, the best ones are i don't know what I'm doing and they're right😁
It's gutless
Maybe by today standards, but it’s got plenty of guts for what I need to do. You gotta remember you’re comparing 1950 tech, it’s like comparing a flathead V8 to a new Gm LS v8.
If you don’t have anything useful to say keep your comments to yourself.
seems like a pig to me too
You are abusing that beautiful dozer something terrible,, more respect of equipment needed from you.
Thanks for the commenting 😁 Trust me, I felt terrible when i broke the stack loose, it's been repaired before. The brace bar however was loose allready. I should have taken them off until i could build a working set. I left this footage in to show I do make mistakes. I do my best to fix what i can, but she's got a lot of hours on her, and that can be a real expensive venture. The right brake and clutch don't work so well, the Cable control unit brake slips when she gets hot, and she burns a lot of oil... all these things were there when i got her.
he is lugging the hell out of it in too high a gear , poor operator at best
cold certainly put it in lower gear andgive it the gun , not a good operator at all in my eyes
worst operator I ever saw in my life , just runs it at idle , not smart at all , it cant work at an idle
This is a 1949 D7-3T with the D8800 engine. It is designed to run between 1000 and 1200 RPM. What you hear in the video is at about 1100 RPM. It's a low-speed high torque naturally aspirated engine. This is my first Bulldozer, I am a novice operator regarding this type and size of equipment, and I'm still learning. This D7 is a 75-year-old antique, it's very sloppy and worn out. Please consider the challenge of operating a dozer of this era and age before passing judgment on the operator.