Track loader repairs

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Published 2021-04-01
Working on a 1960's Caterpillar 955h crawler loader:
0:00 bring in garage
1:29 New top roller
4:57 Remove exhaust elbow
14:13 new seat
22:05 Install new exhaust elbow
23:45 Demonstrate bad starter
25:20 Install muffler
27:18 remove starter to get rebuilt
31:46 Demonstrate roller not turning
33:11 Engine oil change
35:35 digging in shale
45:41 Make exhaust gasket
49:10 more digging, also using a Ex100 excavator, Cat 950 wheel loader, and Takeuchi TL12 compact track loader
Ebay roller listing: (the winning bidder refused to pay) www.ebay.com/itm/184739763847

All Comments (21)
  • β€œI gotta stop breaking stuff at some point.” Five seconds later: Red hot bolt twisted off.
  • @cbrown17982010
    NGL the shop towel and wrench trick to hold the nut in place is gonna save me so much time πŸ€™
  • @diamonddav6704
    Andrew, a year ago I knew nothing about track loaders, but after watching you and getting my own ideas, I bought my own CAT 955H last July and absolutely love it. It's been the perfect solution for my excavation needs. Every maintenance video that you post, especially for the 955H, is invaluable to me. Thank you!!!
  • I don't know what it is about Andrew's videos, but I can sit and watch hours of his footage! As always, great content....
  • @garethjudd5840
    The fact you can still get parts for that 60s Cat is testament to its awesome reliability.
  • β€œI gotta stop breaking stuff at some point.” - That's a T-Shirt.
  • @Masteruhfnon
    i love how he doesnt edit out any of the blunders or rough patches and shows the full process. kudos
  • "I guess I should of cleaned those leaves out" as the whole loader is on fire lol
  • Diesel Creek & Camarata video in the same hour it feels like CHRISTMAS AGAIN!!!
  • @ThriceCalderon
    I said once I will say it again, calmest dude on the planet.
  • @DCR52
    I'm ready to see another container castle on the top of that mountain. I just sit and wonder what Andrew will be doing next. My all time favorite YouTuber.
  • Dudes like andrew deserve this life. He has helped inumerous people find their way thru a bad spot on this equipment. I know he has helped me several times in a tough spot. I can appreciate all the time and effort that goes into these videos. Yea not so much editing or dramatization but the fact he brings the camera along when fixing shit. Frustrating enough to fix it much less make sure a camera is setup.
  • "Is that going to go out or this going to be a problem?" - Great Quote
  • And just think; this guy started with just a riding lawn mower, a sedan, and a utility trailer. He invested the money he made mowing lawns instead of blowing it, bought more equipment as he took new kinds of jobs, lather rinse repeat, and here he is today with every "toy" anyone could want not to mention a freaking castle! More power to you, man!
  • @davewoode3209
    He has a great work ethic and anyone can do it if they want to put in the time and learn stuff. Way to go Andrew, you deserve everything you have and more!
  • @ParadigmUnkn0wn
    22:54 -- That right there was a lifechanging moment for me. So simple that I'm ashamed of not thinking of it myself, yet so helpful I don't know how I made it this far in life not knowing that trick.
  • @1963Bonde
    Andrew: "Wonder what it would look like with the mountain on the other side of my property"? "Better give the trackloader a service first".
  • @jacobm7002
    That track loader is the pure definition of torque
  • @NZobservatory
    "What are you doing, Andy? Andy? Andy? What are you doing? Andy? What are you doing? Is me standing right here helping, Andy? Andy? What are you doing?" -- The Dog
  • @Akotski-ys9rr
    33:55 so glad to see you wearing eye protection while changing that oil. Just a few days ago I was changing oil as well and it splashed right in my eye. I was lucky not to get blinded or something by that. Learned my lesson for sure