Fixing up the Yanmar mini excavator - (part2)

Andris, that lever according to JapanMachineryParts is the control for the PTO. I’m pretty sure you’ll find that thread on that nipple is NPT,it’s tapered so that as you tighten it, it will seal itself, no thread tape required to prevent tape getting into the system and blocking control ports. I really appreciate a man who looks after his machinery and you do that very well mate, the new paint job was the icing on the cake. Another splendid video Andris, heaps of content, wit and the commentary was great, as always. Take care mate

I love your ingenuity to make your fixes and upgrades on a budget that we can all relate to. Well done Andris. I think this project deserves a “Super Mom” seal of approval.

Your video is like a DIY adventure from start to finish! Fixing buckets, hunting down hydraulic leaks, and even throwing in a horn for good measure. The "Fixing" and "Mending" sessions add a nice touch of mystery and creativity. The variety of tasks is impressive, and it seems like you're leaving no stone unturned in making sure that Yanmar ho is ready for whatever comes its way. Looking forward to seeing the paintjob magic and the final wrap-up!

America loves you & all your family.. Thank you for just being you....

Thanks! I can not tell you how many people have told me that you truly bring back REALITY

Found your channel only last week thank youtube algorithm not. Enjoying your videos, your funny, don't pretend to know everything and keen to learn. Loving the dry sense of humor. Keep it up.

Good job! At 2:06:20 To remove tools from the tail stock, crank the handle to retract it fully. It will push the tool out for you. They are a friction fit with the taper. And the flat on the end is to keep the drill chuck or the taper adapters from spinning in the tail stock.

Hi Andris. Your personality and your whole being is an absolute credit to you, you look at every job logically a fix it accordingly. And you mange to do it all by yourself, I love watching you work. It gives me hope, I retired many years ago. Now I can’t physically do much, but seeing how you work is a great tonic. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Never stop doing what you do, you’re more than just a video. The Yanmar looked fantastic after the paint job and the stickers. She looks brand new. Keep up the good work ✅

Love you, Bro. Your humour, your Family, your Values. You give us something that most have lost since the 1960s; it is called living and life; thank you so much for including your "Super Mom, and cute nieces". From an equally crazy Canadian, though just a little older

As usual you're able to get things done. Great video.

I believe tat steel is Hardox. The left lever at the back is the PTO selector lever. The pedal to the left is a 2 speed pedal. The lower lever under left consol could be to widening the tracks if its equiped with that option.

Andris, how in the world do you make working on a Yanmar look interesting?! 2 1/2 hours of you doing your repairs was a real bonus! Do that anytime you want to. Have a great weekend, take care

Holy Heck! Two and a half hours! I gotta start planning my Fridays around these.🤓 Cheeeeers Lad!

Haven't even started watching but i give the thumbs up 😂. Friday night with 2 and a half hours of mad DIY stuff from Andris what more can you want 😂

2:24 As always, Andris has made every effort to present us with the best and most authentic sound effects 🤣👌 two and a half hours of the finest content

Good video, even though I have zero interest in this machine, your video had me interested in the process of repairs for the full 2.5hrs!👍

N9ce job on the Yanmar, I just looked at video when you first got it. Great job bringing her back to life.

I like the long videos, from start to finish is much better than 1 short episode a week! Phil UK

"One guy is crushed and another guy is going to party". Hahaha. That cracked me up. 😂 Great video

hello the big valve on the left with several hydraulic pipes is for inferring the controls from left to right and vice versa and the lever on the left like a parking brake is a brake for the swing