CAT 977 Sitting 37 Years Will It Run?

CAT 977 Sitting 37 Years Will It Run? - NNKH

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CAT 977 Part 2: • CAT 977 Update/Work wi...
This CAT 977 crawler loader has been sitting since 1985. I'm told it ran when parked so lets see if she'll fire up with a couple Batteries.
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@NoNonsenseKnowHow Жыл бұрын

CAT 977 Part 2: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/psyEg8mjpqrHeZc.html&t

@joesephhughes9793 Жыл бұрын

Love your show

@rafaelsoriano180 Жыл бұрын

liked it👍

@wajetang2390 Жыл бұрын

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@ahsoicha7936 Жыл бұрын

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@reynaldojayona1109 Жыл бұрын

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@relerfordable Жыл бұрын

Honestly...to me, this was better than Netflix. All the twists and turns. The drama. The bromance. The climatic last mile...I'm not even a mechanic and that was amazing. I even watch a bit with my wife.

@myooak77 6 ай бұрын

Me too, that is a good Drama.

@shark70007000 5 ай бұрын

As a mechanic, I was surprised it wasn't rusted up solid, with all that water that came out of it.

@halliwedge 2 ай бұрын

As a Brit who moved the North America, I actually cannot stress enough how much I miss Manual cars. They are hard to find, but I treasure all I can find.

@BPantherPink 10 ай бұрын

That smile on Chris' face, looking up at the exhaust smoking for the first time...PRICELESS ...Like a little child !!! Man, he deserves every cent he gets from anywhere...for such hard work AND his know-how !!! Jen is such a lucky girl !! Lovely to see the little "Dynamo" when he was a little puppy too ❤

@webstercat Жыл бұрын

Always amazed at the ability of mechanics to get these old beasts running. Respect the work ethic to produce these videos…

@BigIronTexas Жыл бұрын

I am absolutely stunned to see that beast running and moving under its own power. It makes me wonder how many heavy machines have gone to an early grave because people just don't know how to fix things anymore? 🤔

@anibalbabilonia1867 Жыл бұрын

I definitely agree with you!

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@ditherdather Жыл бұрын

Misfire or not, that sounded really healthy for an engine that hasn't ran for 37 years. That was impressive.

@seantrauger1998 Жыл бұрын

Yup you are right sound good

@noahtheowl7107 Жыл бұрын

and full to the almost brim of water..

@boomer150 11 ай бұрын

The resilience of industrial diesel engines is truly remarkable.

@general5104 6 ай бұрын

Yup...I believe he could fix a bad day!

@91jonbob Жыл бұрын

It always puts a smile on my face to see a big ole forgotten cat fire up with a little effort. Definitely a machine built to last the rest of time.

@lawndogmoon2 5 ай бұрын

I don't even know why I liked this. I don't care about mechanical stuff but I subscribed. Very entertaining.

@sleclerc Жыл бұрын

I was so happy to see her fire up, can’t imagine how excited it made you feel. Might have been your best Will It Start video

@davidmccoy1418 Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how long this old machines can set and yet come back to life.

@jakerazmataz852 Жыл бұрын

This is the one that got me started on these. Yes, it shocks me every time. I have noticed they are almost, if not all, diesel. Good to know when the zombie apocalypse comes. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d9GVhZx6vNGue3k.html

@RodFamVlogs Жыл бұрын

Only cat 😮

@Ballen1182 Жыл бұрын

Made of metal

@philipsurridge6300 10 ай бұрын

I watched this video from start to finish and loved every minute of it.Well done on getting it going again,you certainly know your stuff.It must be the best video I've seen on getting an abandoned machine going again.Thanks for showing it.

@EXOxCON 3 ай бұрын

that water in the oil pan AND THE FOLLOWING FEW WORDS BROKE MA HEART

@kustommotors8784 Жыл бұрын

Rebuilt a old 977 trac loader back in the early 90's. It's still in use today. Love those older Cat's. Great job.

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@marklowe8087 Жыл бұрын

I served my time at a CAT shop in England,75 to 79.This was an oldie even then.Fast forward to Australia in the 2020s,I see machines this age and plenty more still at work on remote stations clearing dams and fencelines.Only used now and again but worth holding onto.Yes,parts still available.

@truckertom3323 6 ай бұрын

I am glad you got it to Andrew Camarata, it will be at home among the other Cats. All the very best to you from the UK.

@gobudman 4 ай бұрын

I’m sooooooo happy you and Andrew know each other. I’ve been watching his vids for quite some time now. As soon as you were rolling up his driveway I knew it was him….and then I saw the container castle🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼

@Pancreaticdefect Жыл бұрын

It never ceases to amaze me how indestructible those old diesels are. I've seen dozens of videos where someone does a little work to one that sat neglected for decades and then they just run. Theres a bulldozer that has been sitting at an old farm not far from my home since I moved to the area almost 30 years ago, I remember my school bus would drive past it every day when I was in early high-school, if I remember correctly it had a US Army stencil on the side. Looked like it was very old. Maybe WWII surplus. Wonder if it would start.

@TurboBMRProjectLove Жыл бұрын

imagine the look of the engineers that designed those. i would be damned proud.

@thunderouspasta Жыл бұрын

Is it near Durand Michigan?

@larrywhite9254 Жыл бұрын

Love the show. Over the years.Ive borrowed "some of the wife's knifes . Fishing, hunting ect. She reminds me now and then.she wants back . O keep assuring that I k.ow were they are (I just don't have the heart to tell her. Ones at the bottom of a lake ,and the other stuck in a tree .while fid dressing a MOOSE on edge of a swamp) .Bro code sh! Keep .making these video 10/10.

@yatusabe4691 Жыл бұрын

Definitely yeah with a good mechanic like this men 👌

@RichRacc Жыл бұрын

Anything is possible with some tools m8. Just gotta be a knowledgeable mechanic.

@kltpep Жыл бұрын

Dude your approach to walking up to anything with an engine is impressive. I would have walked away from engines that only needed new spark plugs; however, you pull off the unthinkable. That is so inspiring to us. I think if there were more of you out there. Noone would go out and buy new cars or trucks, because we would just have you fix them up at a cheaper cost. Thanks for what you do. Keep wrenching.......

@CerebralAilment Жыл бұрын

Definitely a talented technician!

@lancehigdon8683 Жыл бұрын

I bet you you can get it going

@FlyinRaptorJesus Жыл бұрын

As long as we can work on our vehicles.. Right to repair has to be fought for.

@thomascatford2627 Жыл бұрын

@@CerebralAilment dont think he is a technician, mechanic or engineer more like .

@user-dc9jf7mk5g 5 ай бұрын

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@AVB2 Жыл бұрын

Back in the 1970s I worked for a paving company and we had a 955 K Cat. LOVED that machine. Ours had the clam shell bucket for picking up slabs of concrete. If you worked it hard it would use an entire fuel tank of diesel fuel in 8 hours. Hearing yours starting up and running brought back lots of memories.

@psyeseease2649 7 ай бұрын

I'm sure you really loved that hydraulics pipe right by your face there.

@crazyrayuk36 5 ай бұрын

Dude don't know why but I became emotionally involved in you getting her running, the cheers when she fired up and when you got her moving were very loud . 🎉🎉 Looking forward to part 2 👍😁

@bax11 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love watching these will it run videos. It always amazes me how durable these old cats are. When you drained the oil pan I thought there was no way this thing would even turn over. Well done man.

@jamestamondong2149 Жыл бұрын

Congrats sir you done it

@t1259sw Жыл бұрын

Andrew, would have never guessed in 100 years that you was talking about him, a great home for the CAT.

@2dronetek2 Жыл бұрын

Right??? Love surprise channels.

@bradjohnson9671 2 ай бұрын

Nothing cuter than a dapple Doxy. Well, maybe the lady holding him... I'll bet he's a handful now after a year! This was a really great video!

@sudd2685 Жыл бұрын

My goodness she fired up, love your enthusiasm, thank you for your videos.

@brianmott9068 Жыл бұрын

The sound of that turbo when you turned it off with the camera in the intake was beautiful 🤩

@ddaved58 Жыл бұрын

Those roots under it were intense!! Always impressed with your ability to fix about anything.

@austinswallow Жыл бұрын

I did not think I would be interested in this type of vehicle, but it was fascinating to see this spring back into life! Thanks for sharing! Greetings from the UK!

@XcZuNiTy Жыл бұрын

When you fired that up for the first time, I had the biggest smile on my face. I love to see an old CAT brought back to life, best motors on the fucking planet!

@abibodlogistics Жыл бұрын

This is the type of things that I really love to do,bringing back an equipment back to life when it looks like it can't work again.You did a good job here.

@richardthomas1743 Жыл бұрын

Hello Chris! Well this was a lot of fun, I can't believe how good the motor sounds. When I saw all of the water in the oil I was thinking that it was done for. Really cool that Andrew ended up with the Dozer. Thumbs UP to you, I hope that you Jen and Gus have an awesome weekend!

@DJEyeBee 11 ай бұрын

This is straight up amazing. I 100% did not think this was going to run, much less move under its own power! I found this channel because of your Sea Ray videos but this is very much in my wheelhouse too.

@jackrichards1863 Жыл бұрын

That Loader is amazing man. It goes like a new one that sat ..& sat... & that it started so readily . It fired before the ether and the steering clutch/brake on the one side works "like new". This was the most progressive and entertaining "will it start?" in the history of old machines. ( and cars )

@mikelynch4127 Жыл бұрын

No job too big, I like how you give anything with an engine a chance to live again. Gus is a great addition as well.

@boomer150 11 ай бұрын

I really love your stuff man, my father is a Mercedes and BMW independent mechanic, has been my whole life so fixing stuff is in my blood. He is a lot like you, the many cars, toys like boats, snow mobiles, motorcycles and other stuff. He like you fixes most things himself. We live in Oregon and I really look forward to sharing your video's with him.

@davidfarmer1666 4 ай бұрын

Chris, I was trying to think of the word for how you get things done. Resourceful, that is what you are, resourceful. It's 1:30 a.m. and I have been watching your videos and I couldn't stop until I saw the end of this one. You were Resourceful in finding a home for 977.

@davidgarnett4409 Жыл бұрын

Yoo... I just came across this vid, & was compelled to see just how far a person's determination can go. I'm sittin' on an auto restoration project, that's got me tougue-tided, because the parts I'll need, are scarce and therefore my '91 GTI may sit shrouded, and housed for yet for another decade. But after I watched you toil-over all the repair issues it took resurrect the 977; I felt the need to put my dream machine, back on the road again. So, I have you to thank for the encouragement. Continue the great work.

@randyf82 Жыл бұрын

I love those old cat crawlers. The power they had back then were incredible. Not like this electric over hydraulic junk not a days! Great vid Chris as always!

@jasonvandervalk3679 Жыл бұрын

Just clunk and go nothing fancy

@juanasanelli6831 Жыл бұрын

Entonces Caterpillar hacia maquinas para trabajar Hoy las hacen para pasar trabajo

@OskarZebra 11 ай бұрын

Extraordinary! I seen lots abandon excavators and everyone leaves them out there. Everyone is to afraid to take on the challenge. Dude, this is very motivating video. Thank you for sharing.

@mark7878 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing old engines being brought back to life🔥

@HDMann292 Жыл бұрын

Love watching these old abandoned machines comeback to life!!

@larrybaranzano2598 Жыл бұрын

Love your "go get em" attitude with all your projects. Your quite an inspiration to anyone who has ever thought "there is no way I can do that". Thanks for all you do.

@Vern180 6 ай бұрын

im geekin out right now but this is beautiful! "lets line em up" at the end had me havin goosebumps Chris you are a TRUE engineer my friend and a very knowledgeable person. seeing you work on these old machines that are the best of the best is what im looking for in life.. You tinker and fiddle with stuff even in the rain and all weathers just to get something working again! you have my respect and understanding! I love yours and Jens videos...(best stuff on KZfaq) NEVER stop doing what yous do to please the modern world because thats just a dead end...I will continue to love and support yous as long as yous stay true... God bless and "MADE IN AMERICA"

@TheHowardski 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic buddy! Really enjoyed the video, you are a clever Engineer! Keep em coming.

@codylewellyn1716 Жыл бұрын

I think my group of friends all watch your videos now. Long drives in construction we love putting your videos on in the van! We appreciate your honest, normal guy approach!!! I could be a complete novice and enjoy every bit of the information!!!!

@robertkerby2581 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Amazing! Well done at bringing that old CAT Dozer back to life. I cannot wait to see part two where you two guys do the much needed repairs, and sprucing her up!

@TheBambie86 Жыл бұрын

That was AWSOME to see it working again and for YOU taking the time save it

@adriaanboogaard8571 Ай бұрын

That old beast reminds me of a early 1970s 955 we have at work. Our fleet shop just overhauled it and it's running like a champ. I haven't had a turn on it in 20 years as I'm no longer on the crew it belongs to but when I see it I get the itch to load a truck and make a run.:)

@karenfyhr2363 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing machine, to sit outside neglected for so many years and then fire right up and actually move..... They don't make them like that anymore... Great job Chris!

@arlen9190 Жыл бұрын

Actually they do still make pretty quality machinery to this day

@brennanjewell Жыл бұрын

this vid is just incredible!! If you would have seen this piece sitting like it was in the woods, you would think it would never be useful again except for a scrapyard. It was amazing how you got that thing back to life again, it was cool how you knew exactly what it needed and how quickly you got it running again!! Great video!!!

@santatigerclaus Жыл бұрын

i had a 4 cylinder sea ray -loved it, standing next to the drivers seat planed out, -it had needs ,he took it back

@jm1551701 9 ай бұрын

I had my doubts about this one!! but "WOW" she started right up after a shot of either, and kept starting right after, I think if someone cleaned this old CAT up she would make a good yard Dozer.

@lookslikeit1151 Жыл бұрын

I used to run a Cat 955 and 977 for a small excavation company, these machines were great and ran fairly strong all the time. Dead batteries were the only thing that stopped them from working. Use ours for lot clearing, cuttings pads and demo jobs. One of the bast and easiest machines to run, better if it has a 4 in bucket.

@sidcostello7532 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a 53A machine. D333 engine, 2 sp powershift. Very slow operating but in its day there wasn't anything else. Any questions, don't hesitate to ask. 45yrs working on and for Cat.

@Freecomments4u Жыл бұрын

that engine that gets stronger the more strain you put on the cat? 3 cyl?

@jasonstinson1767 Жыл бұрын

@@Freecomments4u Your thinking of the earlier series RD6. Loaded drawbar pull increases. Operating RPM is around 800 I believe. Squatch253 has extensive videos on the tractor and power unit.

@soundmindbodydivine Ай бұрын

'What would Mad Max do?' Words to live by!

@Westdodge 3 ай бұрын

Awesome bro, well done man... thank you for taking the time and effort to show this video, really loved it😊😊😊

@BRNhighlightz Жыл бұрын

I’ve been fighting with anxiety and depression and your videos really help me relax and just take a break for a while Thank you

@andrewspirk6502 Жыл бұрын

Still my favorite channel on KZfaq! Always learning something. Glad you got the boat out!

@CLAYPOOLALAMENOSUNO 8 ай бұрын

This was awesome to watch!

@luvtruckin Жыл бұрын

Really cool looking forward to part two. Love the channel keep up the good work.

@howtru56 Жыл бұрын

You sure went several "extra miles" to give that old girl life again. Looks like she's ready to go to work both in body and spirit. Well done!

@mikeyb5581 Жыл бұрын

My dad actually ran one of those, day in and day out. He was an operating engineer and worked many jobs around Pittsburgh. It did my heart good to see you revive such a grand old machine.

@gregorylewis9442 3 ай бұрын

30 years sitting outside? Awesome.👍🤔

@DigitalShepherd Жыл бұрын

I would NOT have believed that thing run had you not had it on video. Absolutely amazing.

@tonycampbell9648 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable those cats are tougher than nails . 37 years untouched a bit of love and away it goes that just blows me away .

@curtismcmullen2124 Жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel today and subscribed immediately. I love seeing old things brought back to life. I look forward to more episodes.

@joegarcia2969 2 ай бұрын

well done ! ! ! !.....its guys like him that makes the world go around and around...proud we are.

@claywebb8199 11 ай бұрын

I’m pretty new to diesels having just bought a sail boat with an old Perkins/Volvo engine but I’m loving working on it (most of the time). They just seem more “alive” than petrol engines, more rugged. Loved watching this old bruiser come back to life after being forgotten for so long. 👍👍👍👍👍

@paulroberts2302 Жыл бұрын

Love your vids, perfect mix of "Mad Max" and technically correct road service repairs. I get a kick out of the way you don't hesitate a second before you crawl under, through who knows what, to check on cranking the engine. Well done sir, well done!

@markconrad4160 11 ай бұрын

Operated the 977 with a 4 in 1 bucket for 10 years. That loader can do so many jobs and it's fun to operate. I miss that machine.

@1701enter Жыл бұрын

I can't believe how good condition all the tracks and running gear are in! look forward to the next great video thanks for posting!!

@abramswee 5 ай бұрын

I really respect people that are machine savvy and capable of repair engines

@alexo1226 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing, great video thank you for sharing good luck 👍🏻👍🏻

@tylerkrieger912 Жыл бұрын

I applaud your never give up attitude. That was unbelievable. They don't make em like this anymore!

@kirkimportante3523 Жыл бұрын

You have a high level mechanical skill and confidence. Congratulations.

@andrewwilliams825 Жыл бұрын

Cant believe you got that 977 running. Great vid just found your channel, looking forward to seeing more.

@MADMODS Жыл бұрын

a proper will it run! glad this was recommended really cool to watch. I was chatting to a cat mechanic and he recons most cat machines that were built are still out there a bit like this one. one thay just don't die and 2 there expensive and always worth fixing.

@jpcheco Жыл бұрын

One must congratulate you for your perseverance and confidence in dealing with this old Carterpillar!

@cjbeeg Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazed at your ability to get under and out between the track. Unreal! You constantly amaze with your abilities. Keep the videos coming!

@johnvan6803 Жыл бұрын

It's amazing what some people are interested in! Who would even think of trying to revive a 37 year old trackter. Great stuff!

@odalisalmonte6121 Жыл бұрын

amazing heavy duty machines and astonishing reliable built forever brands... I really love it!

@rlewis1946 Жыл бұрын

I have huge respect to folks like you, who dig - literally dig - into a major Project like this deflected CAT and bring it back to life for useful work. I’m new here and will be watching every video you create in this Great Mechanical Adventure. I admired your determination/guts when you crawled under this big old CAT and proceeded to remove that 1/2” skid plate, protecting that crankshaft gear. I would not be honest if I didn’t admit to being a bit concerned about your safety. Looking forward to the second half of this video. Best wishes to you and your family. Roy Lewis Buffalo, NY

@jonscott7202 Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Don't forget you only have 2 eyes -- any sort of safety glasses/goggles would have been highly recommended...

@stevenm8429 Жыл бұрын

Oh Wow! I watch every Andrew Camerata video! I'm a big fan. I see you driving up his drive and I knew instantly you were at his place!!! Cool video .

@HarrryClaudeLaBar 3 ай бұрын

Few efforts I admire more than what I see you do here. Congrats !!

@wendypilley1505 5 ай бұрын

That was very satisfying and im not even a heavy vehicle fan person Good work

@208original Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Just wanted to say thank you for being relatable and down to earth with your videos, I really appreciate your genuine unscripted approach to things in the videos like, “what the heck, let’s give it a shot” it keeps me coming back. I myself am drawn to the people with channels who don’t over edit or over produce things. It’s like talking over things or working together on a project with your buddy. Wrenching and fixing things, it’s already in our make up, and your videos make us feel like not only is it possible to tackle a project, but that we’ve been friends already for a long time! Let’s do it together, so to speak. Thanks again, and we’ll keep watching.

@zulkeflimohdghazali9989 Жыл бұрын

Just plain superb.....am coming back to watch Part 2

@Stefan-wd9uv Жыл бұрын

Excellent job as always! Can't wait for the next installment of this series.

@BoundANDDetermined88 11 ай бұрын

Amazing, I would have thought it would never rotate much less fire and run. Great job Chris.

@garythornton4523 Жыл бұрын

Need job on that dozer, keep up the good work and happy holidays to you and your family

@brucelancaster7405 Жыл бұрын

I worked with a machine like yours years ago, tough machine , glad you're restoring it.

@awesomeguy8392 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris for saving this beautiful machine. Looking forward to part 2 very much!

@jon916 8 ай бұрын

enjoyed watching you revive the caterpillar. sorry your friend did not want to partake in the maintenance of it. i enjoyed watching you airboat down Delaware river. wish Jen was with ya. lol glad you stopped by Lake Eufaula in Eufaula okla on your way back home from Utah. my wife and her folks lived there. Godspeed

@joeedwards627 Жыл бұрын

Great effort with a happy ending, she obviously wanted saving and rewarded your hard work by coming back to life. Good stuff

@LOOKOUT2012 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Really wasn't expecting it would run let alone Move! Great to see Andrew providing a home & look forward to seeing more of this one 👌 Keep up.the great content ❤🙏

@Brenteroper Жыл бұрын

Love watching these old machines come back to life you do a good job

@norcalranger Жыл бұрын

One of the most amazing mechanical videos I’ve seen!

@ascitdir 8 ай бұрын

Dude.....thats amazing!! MAD SKILLZ!!!

@darrylweartpipingancamping Жыл бұрын

How amazing is it that you get that dozer running after 37 years with just time know how & persistence!! That is so cool hope you and take it home and do more videos on its restoration!!!!👍👍👍

@richardcline1337 Жыл бұрын

That old Cat really wanted to live! It's great that you were able to start it and get it to move under it's own power. It'll make somebody a great machine.