Abandoned digger gets new bucket/hitch pins and widens a narrow trail.
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2019
- Slowly working my way through the multiple issues on the old excavator I found abandoned in the forest.
It feels like a new machine with fresh pins in the bucket and hitch.
Thanks Supercheap Auto for supplying the tools used in this vid-
ToolPRO 198pc Tool kit -
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You didn't go to Hitachi for pins...you fabricated your own. deeply impressed
I work an office job and live in a city, yet I can't stop watching these.
You not only DIY fixed it, but also DIY made parts for it, hats off.
Emils Kurpnieks watching him make those parts and the tools he used reminded me of an old metal shop I had worked in loved the work hated the pay unfortunately.
Easily the best part of the video, if not the channel so far.
I agree!
Marty has a healthy mend and-make-do attitude.
What a great opportunity you have had acquiring this machine. I’m so happy for you. It’s great to see how you know the process of fixing it and making it a useful piece of machinery once again instead of it rotting in the woods left for nothing. Thanks for sharing your experience i enjoy the process.
Dear Jason Smith.
👍👌👏 Very well said, Sir!
Best regards luck and health.
yes hes very talented skilled
just watching the mill work on the pins, I know this man knows what he is doing, great skills.
how far away is fiber optic line from your home?you could dig it ready and then let it get installed.if its only 5km away i would take that effort
Couldnt have said it any better. Amazing to watch!!
The looseness of that bucket was getting to me, was so satisfying to see it sorted
Love that there is no background music
I will leave the music videos to the pros ;)
Marty T trust me dude there is nothing pro about putting background music in videos...
Birdies and goats are music enough to me!
So much better without. Thanks Marty
Well, she will be coming around the mountain when she comes, would have been ok in that video.
So you have a use for it, fantastic, well done. One man's abandoned digger is another man's useful equipment.
Stick welding rusty steel like a boss! So many skills bringing this beast back to top shape - good on you Marty!
You are so strong! You’ve got some mad skills! Wood working and Steel working. GO BOY!!!!!!!
They can keep their mansions in the city , thats paradise right where you live marty
Brown Dog Ralph Just found his videos today and my thoughts exactly 👍
Subbed. I rescued a Bobcat X320 mini digger in much the same way. Wound up fabricating all new bushings then line bored on my Bridgeport, fabricated new pins, replaced the radiator with an aluminum DIY kit rad, water pump, fluids, fuel level sender, repacked all rams, replaced all hydraulic lines, and then repainted and otherwise restored the digger... it was fun, but time consuming and I'm fortunate to have proper machine tools--you did it in the dirt with the basics--much respect. You made the pins exactly right and from the correct material. Why anyone would have used mild steel is a mystery, I had the same problem on the bucket pins! Fabbing pins is so easy--grind through the case-hardened layer, drill, tap, repeat. The projects never end.
How 55 fools didn't like this inspiring video is beyond me..
Best Video for DIY I've seen in years..
A++ Marty!!
Those seem to reproduce (in breed !) they're 76 now. Gosh !
Making your own pins! That’s inspirational
A man who excels at his work shall stand before kings. Great job fixing up that old work horse.
The repairs on the pins & bucket assembly bearings are working out quite well.
That is one sweet little digger Marty..we're all totally envious of course but delighted you share the diggers' story with us.
Good to see the old girl working again
Quick hitches hadn't been invented when I drove back hoes and 360 deg excavators. So I always kept all the pins well greased, working on new housing and road projects I would change bucket sizes several times a day. I developed a method to speed this up, lining up the next size bucket to the boom line and so I could slew left, I did this to allow me to operate the controls through the window and the slew would be away from me.
Hold the attached bucket just clear of the ground, pull the dipper lock pin (no bolts)and knock out the main pin with one strike of a 7lb hammer and the same with the boom pin. Slew onto the next bucket and align the boom holes, the pins had 2" tapers so hammer in the pins would align the bucket, attaching the dipper was just the case of putting a foot on a tooth and pressing down to align the holes. The bucket change would take 2 or 3 mins and I would be back making bonus.
Love the poor man's grader at the end.
my guy is mr fix it for sure i love watching this. very helpfull as i dont have alot of money to fix my machine. please make videos for every repair you make would love to learn something new thanks you
There is a lot of junk on youtube, but this is a diamond in the rough. Thanks Marty.
Those machines are incredibly useful for almost anything!
Good work.
I like your no nonsense, laid back, get it done approach. You certainly know what you're doing.
Watching and listening to you fixing this machine reminds me of when my cousin was restoring his antique tractor. Every once and a while he would pick up his small sledge and wack away. He'd look up with a small grin and say sometimes it takes a little persuading to get things to cooperate.
Haha, sometimes you just need a big hammer
You need big tools for big toys.
You've made this machine a worker with proper maintenance & care, that's all it needed & lucky for this machine & the tractor it got you to look after them, very happy for you, you do work hard to make it go better..keep it up Marty.
I really enjoyed these videos! You've rebuilt an amazing amount of the excavator with basic hand tools with a LOT of skill and ingenuity....BIG APPLAUSE!
You've really brought this machine back from the grave Marty. What an Awesome job you have done to make that machine productive again!!! GREAT VIDEO as always my friend! 👍👍.
Thanks mate
Mate, that half metal tube was ingenious idea, I would never have thought of that.
I believe you have RUclips's most famous excavator right now haha. Damn good work man.
Nice work! I love the little grader behind you vehicle too. Thanks from Texas. :-)
Thanks man, the level bar is simple but effective
Keeping the ole girl running. Liked how you put the old pins to use. Recycle at its finest. Pride in a job well done
Don’t forget to check the inside of the turntable. Should have a inspection hatch somewhere
Yaaay. Finally something good to watch on RUclips. Props Marty!
Thanks mate
Yes, the birdsong is a wonderful filler for the silences. THANK YOU. Great camera angles you chose.
Thanks man, glad you liked it
I love watching these videos, it’s clear you put the time in for a functional machine but it’s a lot like a restoration which I absolutely love.
This guy is a true embodiment of masculinity.
Sleeved and pins . Good job marty , preventative maintenance now avoids major breakdowns later on . If you look after the machinery , they keep you right . That Machine will keep you in work for years to come to help others , and yourself , opens lots of doors for you in construction jobs .
keep up the good work, she will keep working for you for years. I love it when "old iron" is saved.
Holy hell mate... Respect from the U.S.
It always amazes me to see pins that worn. I have a backhoe and an excavator both with close to 20k on them (guessing hour meters are long gone in both) that are still pretty tight. Grease, its cheap and only takes 20 minutes.
Excellent! I have really enjoyed seeing this old girl brought back to a useful life. Thanks for the good videos.
That old Hitachi must be so happy with all this love after having been abandoned for all those years. Good job and great video. Thanks.
Abandined all these years?
Whst do you mean
Look back at older videos to where the machine is found abandoned in the bush and is started and driven out.
YES the pins are coming out! :)
Everyone should own a digger.
siskokidd, my life goals right there.
My great great grandfather owned a few diggers, before the war...:)
@@SmallMartingale
Steam powered ones?
@@SMGJohn would you complain?
@@SMGJohn would you complain?
So relaxing watching you bring back this machine , with such a calm temperament and doing such a good job.
I can't wait to see what you have in store for the machine. Keep us updated.
You're a bloody inspiration Marty, thanks for showing us this rebuild because it gives great ideas for other projects we all have.
Absolutely love your work, seen 20+ videos in the past week. I only wish you would give some of the recovered machines a powerwash and perhaps some parts some fresh paint
Imagine the old oil I'd have laying on my driveway if I powerwashed them all 😂
I’m glad I was able to witness this machines growth. Thank you
Well done mate, just shows what patience, persistence and a can do attitude will accomplish. Really liked how with a welding kit and basic tools got the job done!
It’s a pleasure to seeing you make your digger come to life, now you just need a little paint to protect from rust. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey. God bless you and your family
You're one heck of a craftsman, Marty, great work. I love DIY problem solving.
Marty gotta get some highlights of those rams smashing the punching bag that was bloody hilarious.
They have their own channel here - ruclips.net/video/vIjTxxD3M4U/видео.html
Cracking Job, Great seeing her getting better and better.
You've come a long way baby, since sitting in the woods. Greetings from Texas.
Howdy from Texas! Great work so far!
Birds are singing very beautiful
So excited seeing a follow up to this.
I've only seen one other video from you suggested by RUclips, it was the video recovering this digger.
Thought it was really fascinating to watch.
Also, I admire your vast seeming amount of skills.
Thanks for the entertainment!
Straight fence, nice stack of lumber, tarp tight on the boat. Organize, smart, proud of his land and he deserve it. Hat off
Great job Marty, I enjoyed all the videos tonight watching you get this beast working again.
Tusen takk for god underholdning 👍🤗👍
You know your Excavator business very well. I enjoyed your video. Thank you.
Marty.......I don't believe I'll EVER tire of enjoying your dedicated craftsmanship in viewing your splendid videos! EVERY one just impresses the hell out of me! I wish I had a quarter of your talent.
I'm still trying to figure out why you don't have half a million subs. Excellent repair you saved yourself a bundle
It just takes time, I expect its also because there isnt a bunch of bs drama just really interesting work. Unfortunately without some made up scripted bs like a neighbor coming yelling at you the younger set wont really get into it as much.
You saved thousands of dollars by repairing it yourself. Im glad to see you using your brain a lot and using the old stuff to its max... Good vids.
Good job on making your own pins up.
With your retaining bolts, leave them lose and double nut them as they break when tight
Good call, that makes sense
Must have been said already but your an incredible machinist/engineer.
I am enjoying your videos, thanks very much !!!!
These videos are great cause I can actually see the welding in progress without burning out my eyes.
I bet one of those induction coils would be super useful for you Marty. For getting tricky bolts and rusted nuts
I know nothing about excavators or engineering but I’m really enjoying these videos - Thank you!
Excellent Marty big respect 👍.. hope you are all doing good 😁
I like the camera on the top of your head. It gives you hands-free and it allows us to see still what is going on. Sometimes when you get real silent and you're not explaining things I can tell you are thinking heart. Keep giving us the updates on different machines. I love what you do.
Love at the end when it opens the gate and puts itself to bed !
Hey Marty Great work it is good to see you are making a new machine out of that Hitachi,,,, like i said before Hitachi should be paying you for all the great publicity you are giving them..keep up the good work proud of you for fixing that machine right...
What else can be said except "Excellent 👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing"
I love watching theses new videos u do
It's funny watching you drag that skid knowing that you'll soon have a much better way of doing it!
You're a friggin legend mate.
Found your rebuilds and maintenance. Thks
You saved a small fortune making the pins yourself. Nice job!
Going good there friend. great job on not rotating when you dig. Your machine thanks you. Remeber Keep em track side down.
Really awesome you got it running and in working order at least usable. What a deal!
Man must be nice playing with new toy and fixing it up. Is cool that all you spending on it probably won't come close to how it cost new of the lot.
Can't wait to see the next video it is great to see that something left to die is still so useful
U did a great job on the track hole and did it right nice job.
Incredible job Marty T! Can't believe you did all that work with hand tools, on site. I would have had to have used a lathe and a mill to get those pins even get close to the job you did. Greetings from Gloucester, MA USA
Thanks mate, I would have used a lathe but mine is just a bit small for this job
Pins have paid for them self in that job alone.
Indeed they have, I've been wanting to widen that track for years. I'd hate to imagine the cost to get a capable machine in for 5 hrs work
$120 p/h +gst plus whatever it costs to transport the machine to the site... so nice work mate!
@@MartyT
Probably saved yourself a thousand dollars there, at least ! 😊
I like how you show fixing it up and using it after you got it running. Most videos only show them getting it running and I always think... I want to see the fun part of fixing it and using it
you did an amazing job with those pins, well done.
you are a real McGyver...great videos.
Appreciate your self-reliance....well done!!
nice one marty very impressed with what you have done to this baby so far shes going along just great thanks for sharing
Awesome to see you again Arved we've missed your smiling face! Well done for getting wet in the emerald Islands those crabs look tasty😋
Well done
Knowledge empowers when you have jobs like this to do
It has come a long ways from the day you went wandering thru the woods looking for where the original owner told you it should be . Hard to believe that a hot battery some good fuel and a couple of bolts and you were walking it out. Great Job !
Hey don't forget the vice grips.
If he didn't have them he would've been up shits creek maybe not this guy's definitely good at what he does.
Nicely done. Favorite new channel to watch.
Thanks mate, lots of projects planned in the next few months
Hey Marty you are making this baby like new you gonna have this work horse forever with the good maintenance you did to it lucky you brother keep growing now you can only paint it nice video 👏👏👏👍
Incredible job!
About the road you need to make a ditch on the mountain's side so that the water doesn't come across the road and destroy it...
Also will need some sewers...
Congratulations!!
Good job Marty.
Amazing talent with minimal tools!