Caterpillar D4 steering clutch and bevel shaft rebuild (part 2 of 2)

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  • Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024

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  • @Mike--K
    @Mike--K 2 года назад +75

    The likelihood of me ever touching or owning a Cat D4 is essentially non-existent, but I subscribed so I will not miss any of your great rebuild videos.

  • @andrewklahold2880
    @andrewklahold2880 2 года назад

    I like how you say, thats in the right orientation right that is teaching, teaches the younger to think twice and common sense

  • @bobferranti5222
    @bobferranti5222 2 года назад +34

    You're doing a fantastic job rebuilding your tractor. I am really enjoying the series! Keep up the great work! No matter what the final cost will be, you can never get a tractor in such great shape as yours will be once it is finished.

  • @tzpike
    @tzpike 2 года назад +19

    Loving this series, thanks for letting us come along!

  • @pipefitter1728
    @pipefitter1728 2 года назад +13

    If you think your family members get upset with you heating up oil soaked parts in the oven, you’ll really get a reaction from them if you clean your sockets and wrenches in the dishwasher! I found that 1. It gets your tools amazingly clean! 2. It gets your wife amazingly mad!
    Next time you need to weld thick parts with your wire welder, preheat them first with a torch. You’ll get much better penetration and a much better weld.

    • @erik_dk842
      @erik_dk842 2 года назад +1

      And clean off the slag between each pass, like IC Weld shows all the time.

  • @terryfromsouthcarolina4601
    @terryfromsouthcarolina4601 2 года назад +7

    My first job with Cat was in the tool room. The most important thing I had to do is keep track of all the rental tools just for what you are doing now. Every nut, bolt, adapter, hydraulic press and pump had to be inventoried. Those kits had some serious rental deposits and some of the contractors were only trusted to cash. My strongbox and receipt book logged a huge amount of bucks every week.
    It's funny but after all these years I recognise the tools you are buying.
    I left Cat when I was 21, I'm 63 now. Time sure does fly.
    Cheers

    • @suburban404
      @suburban404 2 года назад +1

      I really enjoyed what you wrote. In the Engineers I had to inventory General Mechanics Tool Boxes. Even now I think of tools by noun nomenclature, screwdriver, cross tip, etc. I think I had about 40 mechanics.

    • @terryfromsouthcarolina4601
      @terryfromsouthcarolina4601 2 года назад +2

      @@suburban404 the military is the same way. In the Air Force we had to inventory before we left the shop and before we left the aircraft. Lost tools made for a bad day from the top down. You check, double check and yep.......check again!
      Cheers

  • @johndelgado5315
    @johndelgado5315 2 года назад +1

    I am NOT a mechanic never have been and not going to start, why hale ... I even take my truck in for when it needs oil change and rotate tires. BUT !!! I never miss an episode of PNWH and his tractor rebuild. I check this darned YT every day for new content - I'm with this to the end!

  • @alaskangoldclaims9676
    @alaskangoldclaims9676 2 года назад +4

    I paid 1000 bucks for my D47U and drove it home that day. This video series makes me very thankful my machine runs well.

  • @jameswalters9516
    @jameswalters9516 2 года назад

    I can only imagine the sense of "Pride & Satisfaction" that you'll have EVERY TIME you have a reason to climb up on this machine and use it when it's finished.

  • @godmodeforever
    @godmodeforever 2 года назад +3

    Been watching sense you dragged it on the trailer, am enjoying it.

  • @ronaldheit196
    @ronaldheit196 2 года назад +12

    You're definitely getting much better at figuring out how all these subassemblies come apart and go back together.
    You may have yourself a possible side business you can use to help fund your future builds if you want to take it that far.
    I definitely look forward to new vids posted by you.

  • @Dan-ud8ob
    @Dan-ud8ob 2 года назад +7

    Giver hell Matt !!..ive watched everyone so far.. love the build and the channel..

  • @carmudgeon7478
    @carmudgeon7478 2 года назад +5

    Paint on the homemade tools? The man had gone pro.

  • @TRKGL1800
    @TRKGL1800 2 года назад +2

    Kentucky is watching and learning a lot from your videos. Glad you are not afraid to tackle this job. Good Luck

  • @oldenslo4141
    @oldenslo4141 2 года назад +2

    Thank you! I am enjoying watching you put this Cat back together.

  • @ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524
    @ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524 2 года назад +2

    Love this series! Great work! You’re making it look easy now, which it’s not!!
    “Dog’s back! Abort! Abort!!” Love it, sprayed my tea!!

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 2 года назад +4

    I worked in a machine shop for 37 years and I’ve seen that method many times brother , good job Matt! I sit around just waiting for your next video! I’m no mechanic but I love watching you and I’m sure the dozer is going to be a great addition to you! I know it’s a challenge but it’s going to be a rewarding one for you Matt! 👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

  • @thefretfiend
    @thefretfiend 2 года назад +2

    Keep on plugging away. We're all pulling for you!

  • @williamskk1
    @williamskk1 2 года назад +2

    I look forward to your videos more than any other channel I watch. It's amazing how you are able to figure out every detail of this rebuild.

  • @Duerke
    @Duerke 2 года назад +2

    This is a great series, one man , dog and his machine. Only rebuild of this caliber I have seen and it's an impressive feat.

  • @marksd5650
    @marksd5650 2 года назад +4

    Thanks Matt. Looking good. Your video quality is really sharp.

  • @jamesmckay9966
    @jamesmckay9966 2 года назад +2

    You are a very talented knowledgeable young man.

  • @milt7348
    @milt7348 2 года назад +2

    Stay healthy and we'll see you soon.

  • @sierraspecialtyauto7049
    @sierraspecialtyauto7049 2 года назад +2

    It was interesting watching the hose rise up when you were removing the second clutch. Made me a little jealous.

  • @michaelmcdonald6727
    @michaelmcdonald6727 2 года назад +15

    Hey, I was going to let you know that Warren on western truck and tractor repair you tube channel is rebuilding a few D4 cats. Might be something you can get some tips off of. Thanks for sharing your videos!

  • @mcgama88
    @mcgama88 2 года назад +2

    Your caution at the hyd pressures as tool was very prudent. The fitting is excellent. But most of all, I wanted to say I hope you and your family have a great season. And I am going out to my shop now. M.

    • @erik_dk842
      @erik_dk842 2 года назад

      He looks like a guy you can safely wish Merry Christmas!

  • @dustcommander100
    @dustcommander100 2 года назад +2

    Great job, Matt! I chuckled when you said "I use a ton of these on presses" and in reference to the pressing force "it's not a ton of force". That thing about the new bearing being thicker - I can see that sort of thing happening to me. I replaced some bearings in the transmission of a fair-sized tractor I used to own - and found that one of them was missing a ball - apparently since it was manufactured! I'm looking forward to seeing you run this thing!

  • @adanfranchi578
    @adanfranchi578 2 года назад +2

    Great job Matt! I can’t wait for the next video. Thank you for being an excellent narrator and mechanic.

  • @basshunter428
    @basshunter428 2 года назад +1

    They're called "snap rings" because they will snap your eyeball out! 😳 One of a mechanical engineer's necessary evils! 🤣

  • @bataviawillem1
    @bataviawillem1 Год назад

    I like that you removed the coating from the nuts before welding. I see a lot of people trying to weld galvanized nuts to remove broken bolts and that does not work well the zinc results in lot of porosity.

  • @brianblank9921
    @brianblank9921 2 года назад +1

    Another really interesting video. I really appreciate how you take time out in your videos to address something that someone watching the videos could notice. As a recovering perfectionist (not really recovering, lol) I would totally be bugged by many of the things you took time to talk about. Thank you Matt!

  • @Sparisland
    @Sparisland 2 года назад

    Not bad $-wise. Love the "special tools" lol. Great vid as are they all. Thanks for publishing!

  • @wilmamcdermott3065
    @wilmamcdermott3065 2 года назад +2

    Used the hot oil 400 degrees on my d7 diff bearings

  • @waiting4aliens
    @waiting4aliens 2 года назад

    I really appreciate you ethic about doing it right.

  • @glennstasse5698
    @glennstasse5698 2 года назад

    I’m impressed at your improvisation and adaptation when it comes to tooling you don’t have and would likely never use again if you bought it. Great work!

  • @dennishudson9723
    @dennishudson9723 2 года назад

    Dogs are amazing, the reason she probably always comes over when you’re doing something dangerous as she can sense that you feel you’re in danger probably

  • @studdy68
    @studdy68 Год назад

    Found this series yesterday have binged half of it so far, gonna try to finish the other half today. This is one of the most fascinating things I've ever seen on RUclips. Absolutely blown away by it. Makes me almost want to buy a D4 and do it myself, too. It's just great work all around. Can't look away content.

  • @trctdon1
    @trctdon1 2 года назад +2

    Matt, i work on these old Cats for good part of my living. You are doing a great job. Love the well done videos and very much appreciate what you are doing. I’m looking forward to when you drive it out of the barn👍👍 It will be a great tractor and will last you many many years.

  • @sceneanuerebelrebel9244
    @sceneanuerebelrebel9244 2 года назад +1

    Western Truck and tractors repair just dropped a d4b under carriage and drive sprocket rebuild video ,he also told where he found the specific pullers to do it .Two previous vids on bottom rollers and frame work .A pipeline construction company owner retired and has shops of tools and equipment for possible sale...

  • @turbobus6731
    @turbobus6731 2 года назад +4

    Love your vids! The way they are represented make people feel as though they can do it themselves!, great job!

  • @marcosmota1094
    @marcosmota1094 2 года назад +4

    Matt, if in doubt, grind a few mils off the snap ring's parallel face. You might have to make a wooden rig, but a belt sander will do the job. Also, they make bearing adhesives to keep outer races from slipping.

  • @boe4448
    @boe4448 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for another good video, I can't wait to see that dozer working. 👍 Boe

  • @morgansword
    @morgansword 2 года назад

    I don't know if you remember any of the commenters by name as of yet and for all sake of purpose, not necessary anyway. I am following this closely even though I will never be able to do this kind of work again. My question would be, remembering lightly when you found this machine, before you knew how much real damaged this machine was, "were you confident that you could repair it" at the time, if it needed any type of repair? I think you are doing the right thing in building a machine from ground up as its going to be equivalent of a lightly used machine considering the engine is a "used" part. I do believe if any luck fell your way, was finding the engine you have for making it whole again. Most that age would fall into a tired but still usable piece of equipment. I have yet to work with but one man in my life that could do this. He was a old man in a young mans body and his ability didn't go unnoticed, he was that good. You may not call yourself a mechanic on equipment like this but if needed, I sure would want you as the person to do any wrenching on my equipment. Its all I can offer you but please believe, I think you "walk on water" as mechanic.

  • @daveschroedersworkshop4479
    @daveschroedersworkshop4479 2 года назад +6

    You were wise enough to identify the snap rings as "eye gougers", why weren't you wise enough to put some safety glasses on when you were working with them? Yipes!

  • @andreysmitsu
    @andreysmitsu 2 года назад

    Been working my way through this series and now you've got the Squatch seal of approval! way to go. loving this rebuild.

  • @alanrobison3298
    @alanrobison3298 2 года назад +4

    Great job on this one Matt. It won't be long and that old hunk of iron will be a running machine!

  • @timsexton4805
    @timsexton4805 2 года назад

    got all my videos out of sink, but I did learn stuff by watching second time.

  • @tedheierman1181
    @tedheierman1181 2 года назад +2

    I do like you are tracking the cost and reporting it to viewers.

  • @KevinToppenberg
    @KevinToppenberg 2 года назад +1

    I love that you are showing the costs of everything. Love the videos!

  • @richardbraybon3245
    @richardbraybon3245 2 года назад +3

    have been watchin for sometime now and you are really gettin it together good work done well

  • @2H80vids
    @2H80vids 2 года назад

    There's a great example in there of why I never get things done. If I'd spun that piece on the bearing once, I'd have kept spinning it 'til it wore out. Even just watching the vido, that looked/sounded so satisfying. Apart from anything else, spinning as beautifully as that suggests you've put it back together correctly. 😁👍

  • @rclc93
    @rclc93 2 года назад +2

    Another great video! Thanks, Matt

  • @tedheierman1181
    @tedheierman1181 2 года назад +5

    I love these videos. Keep up the great work Matt.

  • @ryburnsjr
    @ryburnsjr 2 года назад +1

    Nicely done !!!!!...safety first...every clearly thought out before doing...you use what you have ..in one word..WOW...nuff said...😃😃😃😃

  • @jimlong527
    @jimlong527 2 года назад +1

    Very educational video , continue on.

  • @GoaEnjoyer
    @GoaEnjoyer Год назад

    A quick method you can use if bearings are spinning is putting a bunch of punch marks in the a part that the bearing fits into. I did it in my old beater truck axle gear housing plus some retaining compound and it's been fine for almost 10 years now, It's kind of hillbilly-ish but it works, so it should be right up your alley

  • @mattthescrapwhisperer
    @mattthescrapwhisperer 2 года назад +5

    Looks like you need to head over to Habitat For Humanity and pick up a cheap oven for the shop. You can sneak in when the wife is out shopping but you just can't get rid of the smell from baking oily parts. Ask me how I know....

  • @suzylarry1
    @suzylarry1 2 года назад +1

    I find your narrating very clear and informative. On your cost board , you are also missing " Dog Treats " this may fall onto shop miscellanies shop supplies !

  • @robfinch3277
    @robfinch3277 2 года назад +1

    Where parts need cooling to aid assembly and are too awkward or bulky to get in a freezer, I`ve taken the "snow cone" off a CO2 fire extinguisher and held the hose directly to the part and done as slow a discharge as possible and it works remarkably well especially when combined with heating of the other part.

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 2 года назад

    Can’t wait to see your next video, thanks for sharing brother!👌🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

  • @wes11bravo
    @wes11bravo 2 года назад +1

    Oh, yes. Certain members of my household didn't quite appreciate the basement freezer housing a DuraGrip Dana 44, wafting that lovely 90wt aroma everywhere...

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 2 года назад

    No problem. You did a great job welding it Matt, It’s going to be ok brother! I really like how you double check things and explain everything!

  • @grahamebell7505
    @grahamebell7505 2 года назад +1

    "I wonder if this is what disarming a bomb feels like...?" A genuine laugh out loud moment! 🤣

  • @walterwhitaker1395
    @walterwhitaker1395 2 года назад +1

    Hey Matt! Squatch 253 just did a video of dismantling steering clutches he used an all thread set up that worked very well! Thanks for another great video! "Don't stop believing!"

    • @charleslachman4637
      @charleslachman4637 2 года назад

      Squatch 253 is an excellent source for anyone repairing, dismantling & assembly of Cat Crawlers

  • @TechGorilla1987
    @TechGorilla1987 2 года назад +2

    This is the fastest 32 minutes on RUclips.

  • @danielpullum1907
    @danielpullum1907 2 года назад +1

    PNH, Once again, WELL DONE!! Your organization and procedures are well thought out and your occasional "I'll think about that and review the book" is spot on.
    You could write some very good "how-to" books. I watch a number of channels but still don't know a lot about You Tubes rules!! I think I've probably had some of my comments stripped. Keep up the good work.

  • @ludditetechnologies
    @ludditetechnologies 2 года назад +1

    Great job Matt keep going we are all enjoying the ride.

  • @chrisleech1565
    @chrisleech1565 2 года назад +2

    Impressive results for a flux core welder. Think I will pull mine out for a dust off. Upgraded to a DC Electrode Negative back when that was a cool thing to do with your spare time.

    • @PacificNorthwestHillbilly
      @PacificNorthwestHillbilly  2 года назад +2

      you get way less spatter if you take the shielding nozzle off, it almost looks as good as normal mig... almost.

  • @dwaynekoblitz6032
    @dwaynekoblitz6032 2 года назад

    Absolutely fantastic series. I'm binge watching to get caught up. My only concern is that you just drop stuff on the floor. My OCD is in overdrive. 😂 Well done. Carry on.

  • @kenjohnson4922
    @kenjohnson4922 2 года назад

    While my early days i helped rebuilt a small block chevy or two, and swapped out more 4 speed transmissions than I care to remember, I am in agreement with Mike K. I admire your skill but more than that your spirit of adventure. I am always looking forward to your next chapter.

  • @PoteauCowboy
    @PoteauCowboy 2 года назад +1

    Great Video.
    Glad you are past one of the steps you were worried about.
    Dude- keep your hands safe (out of flames and hot oil. 😄)
    You really have come into your own with this project. You have a lot of skills and experience that initially got overshadowed by the size of the monster.
    They (your skills) now own the monster.
    Fun to watch and listen to you work.

  • @RobertFay
    @RobertFay 2 года назад

    *- Excellent, Matt. Truly is interesting how you mess up and then catch yourself and get things right.*

  • @narisse89
    @narisse89 2 года назад +2

    another interesting video mat from chris in england

  • @ImpHalla66
    @ImpHalla66 2 года назад +4

    Impressive how much it hops when it releases the tapered shaft pressure.

  • @bobdyer422
    @bobdyer422 2 года назад

    Well if things went horribly wrong, you'd be blind with yellow debris imbedded into your face. Like a very scary Howdy Doody. I think we all knew you could do it. Oh, ok now you're just showing off. Great job with the other side, very smooth disassembly. Cat master maniac {mechanic}, now you can purchase a Cat hat. You've earned it. Charlie deserved the extra snack. Looks real good Matt. Just continue to take you time, think things out loud and question your methods. Best & safest way to get it done. KUTGW!

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 2 года назад

    It’s like the flywheel ring gear change out, put the ring gear in the oil and the flywheel in the freezer and it makes a big difference! That’s more I learned in the machine shop even though I was a welder, you can’t learn too much brother! lol 🤙🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @raincoast9010
    @raincoast9010 2 года назад

    I had to laugh about your bomb squad comment and i was saying "wrap it in plastic" just as you did! Great that you were thinking about the safety of the shop foreman too!

  • @waynep343
    @waynep343 2 года назад +1

    on the throw out collar retaining ring that would no longer fit in the bore do to the thicker thrust bearing. i might have thrown the collar on a lathe and come in with a parting tool on a boring bar and widened the groove the 0.040" to allow the wire ring to seat properly... obviously the cat factory bearing was a special with additional suffixes chances are of the assembly coming apart without this mod is very slim.

  • @kenfrazier616
    @kenfrazier616 2 года назад +1

    progressing well awesome job, love the tec part and references used and tool maching like good American thought.

  • @xrz1138
    @xrz1138 2 года назад +1

    God Bless Bro. I have been enjoying the "battle". :0)

  • @d.springer8444
    @d.springer8444 2 года назад +2

    Looking good injoy all so far

  • @merlepatterson
    @merlepatterson 2 года назад +1

    Another way to hold a loosely fitting immobile bearing race in place is to lightly pin it with a small punch around the race contact surface area in a dozen places or so and then press it in with a press.

  • @somerandomguy3868
    @somerandomguy3868 2 года назад +2

    Great progress, it's starting to be a dozer again

  • @mineown1861
    @mineown1861 2 года назад

    You can understand the dog coming over when you're going to do something dangerous, how would it look for him if you killed by the cat while he sat back.
    Seems you've found your stride , the B side of the clutch assembly disassembled nicely , kudos .

  • @ZeraraKamel-xz7yj
    @ZeraraKamel-xz7yj Год назад

    Great video and great mechanical solutions, thanks😊

  • @mattbolton8230
    @mattbolton8230 2 года назад +2

    Seen a few videos where thy peen, the bearing housing with a pointed punch, creating fine dimples right around the housing. This makes for an interference fit, so the outside race doesn’t spin in the housing, along with locktite in place

  • @timbow50
    @timbow50 2 года назад +1

    Ha ha! I was born in 1950 like the Cat. And my clutch plates and final drive are just a little worn too. Probably should have changed my lube more often????

  • @davidr6585
    @davidr6585 2 года назад +2

    "oh did I put that bearing on correctly", "eyeball gouges", "splitting the hub in half", "exploding in my face", high tension spring compression!!! This will become the "Pucker Video"

  • @monk43012
    @monk43012 2 года назад +1

    Another great video.

  • @ilivedirt6478
    @ilivedirt6478 2 года назад

    Love your videos, great comments and very interesting. Glad to see you protecting your dog too.😀

  • @mediocre_moto
    @mediocre_moto 2 года назад

    For loose fitting bearings, you can use a centre punch to put a dozen or so dimples on the inside of the housing. The raised material around the centre of the punch mark will be enough to now hold your bearing in place.

  • @dking9721
    @dking9721 2 года назад

    Matt: I really like watching your video's. you explain things so well. Thank-you. I envy you guys-(in a nice way) who have the time and money to work on these wonderful old machines. I hope someday I have a chance too. Have a wonderful day.

  • @f4ujmb
    @f4ujmb 2 года назад

    For some reason I remember them pressing them on at a lower tonnage than cat called for due to splitting the hubs .don’t hold me to it and that was close to 40 years ago ,just something you might want to look in to. Great videos thumbs up.

  • @tomdickson4460
    @tomdickson4460 2 года назад +1

    Merry Christmas to you and your family

  • @gregwaters944
    @gregwaters944 2 года назад

    Looking forward to the day this is moving under it's own power, keep up the good work.

  • @jeffdelano5084
    @jeffdelano5084 2 года назад +2

    Good job keep it up 👍 love the videos

  • @abuzed6533
    @abuzed6533 2 года назад

    Great show, keep them coming!

  • @jackrichards1863
    @jackrichards1863 2 года назад +2

    I love to do a job as well as can be managed. Good to see you have the same commitment to, your work. All is looking fine so far. I figure we'll be looking at this in 2025 too though? lol.

  • @williebulletman5217
    @williebulletman5217 2 года назад

    Your doing a great job I can’t wait to your done

  • @demareedt
    @demareedt 2 года назад

    Love the dedication to doing the job by the book!