Rocking the CEE hat. Kurtis would be proud.

I love the way my favorite channels know each other! Sam is wearing a Cutting Edge hat! International recognition and merch interchange! Also, I am astounded that on something that lay for so long, every bolt just came right out. A few ugga duggas and a couple of zwirps and almost like they were new, they came right out.

This dude is a hell of a mechanic great problem solver

Hey Matt, I’m 80 years old and still wrenching, BUT my back has been complaining loud for the last two years. While salvaging around one weekend I ran into a weight lifters belt which is a massive 1/4 inch thick leather belt rigged with a heavy steel buckle fit for a mule. $2.00 and it was mine. It is strong enough to withstand the strain of lifting up to 500 pounds. I wear it even when I’m just bending over a fender. At the end of the project my back actually feels relaxed and does not ache. This massive belt has been a life saver for me. I had turned to liquor to ease the pain. When that didn’t work I tried narcotic pain pills. They worked BUT more pills were needed as time went on. Try the weight lifters belt. I can put in a good five hours on a heavy project and come away relaxed and don’t experience the intense back pain I once did.

That thin wall tube may be ideal for rapid heat transfer from the pony exhaust to the big engine intake air. The thicker wall works, just may take a bit longer to for the additional mass to heat up.

Nice pick on the tire crane, worked out very handy. Excellent base for a service rig build. “Blessed by the pope, because it sure is holy” 😂 Thanks for sharing this with us Matt- know how much extra effort it takes to take us with you on the journey.

I loved Scrappy's CEE hat 😀 Karen and Kurtis must be definitely happy!

Good to see Scrappy's CEE cap, Kurtis should be proud! That Knuckle Crane just paid for itself on this job. Too easy! Job well done getting it into the shop for follow-up surgery. Still like that mandolin intro!

I'm always amazed that you can find parts and even still buy filters and other consumables for these antique CAT dozers.

Hell YES! Diesel Creek makes for a GREAT Saturday morning! Thumbs UP!

I always find it very impressive how you always know enough to fix these things.

I love turning wrenches but at the same time I can't afford to fix the things that need it. Watching you do the things that you do is so inspiring

Old dozer videos for the win. Matt love your work ethic!

It has to be very rewarding to finally be able to work on your projects in the dream shop. Just watching it happen makes us spectators smile!

that truck you got with the knuckle boom just paid for itself.

Crossed fingers for the continuing condition of that concrete floor. Congrats on the D8 start-up!

always impressed with the wealth of knowledge you have resurrecting these treasures . thanks for the excellent content

Hat's off to "Sam" at "Scrappy Industries". Ole' boy really comes through for you! The value of a friend can never be over-estimated. Nicely done.

I'm so happy to see you being able to finally truly put that shop to work for what you built it for!

heck yeah scrappy rocking the cutting edge engineering hat

Well done again Matt and thanks for letting us be part of it!

This makes my day!!!! I shall live vicariously through you. :) Looking forward to more D8 Gold!

Matt, you're rapidly becoming the Master of rebuilding all thigs most people would scrap 😊 The Beast will be happy being lovingly owned and operated by you. The song you used as you was reinstalling that pony motor always makes me think I'm watching a Clint Eastwood western movie. Can't wait for the next episode.

loved the Cutting Edge Engineering hat, I like that series too. Thanks Matt, great video again.

That gearcase is repairable messer gas makes a specialty filler rod that can be used in the tig process ive used it for years it works great. Fantastic video its great to see the yellow iron back to work

I noticed Sam wearing a Cutting Edge Engineering hat…So glad to see other folks supporting other great channels 🤔👍🏻😀😁

Nothing like a beautiful afternoon watchin some diesel creek!

A turbo spoolin up never gets old.

Thanks Scrappy for everything you do For Diesel Creek.

Awesome job Matt, but also pretty cool that the boss at Scrappy Industries is wearing a 'Cutting Edge Engineering - CEE' cap from Curtis in Australia whilst doing your turning on the lathe, pretty cool. All the best from sunny Scotland. Regards Ian

Great new "service truck" purchase. You can sell the other one to scrappy industries. You never cease to amaze me with your talent for these old machines. I still want your Autocar.

The US NAVY called, they want a complete rebuild of the ENTERPRISE, when are you leaving. All the best for you. Permanent subscriber.

Time to get that Overhead Crane going. Nice to see the workshop working as required. GL on the old girl and All the Best to you. Regards here from Johannesburg South Africa.

Great job Matt thanks as well to scrappy industries for helping out once you do the turbo there s no stopping that machine great content mate have yourself a great weekend 🔧🔧🔧👌👍❤️

Hey Matt, always let the diesel come to idle ad the turbo spun down, before killing the diesel. Otherwise the there will be insufficient, or even no, oil to turbo when it eventually spins down.

You're going to love that knuckle boom on the tire truck till you get your overhead crane instald. Probably going to use it around the yard a lot also.

That heavier pipe through the exhaust will not heat up as fast as the lighter pipe did. The big engine may not start as well as before.

I always had a soft spot for cable-driven stuff, and that big old girl is awesome to see running. You standing in front of it during the outro really puts size in perspective. My dad drove a cable driven dozer when he was in the army in Korea, I have a picture of it stuck in the mud while they use another dozer and a tank destroyer to pull it back out.

Back in the 70’s and early 80’s I was a mechanic in the Canadian Military and the company I was in had a 1964 D8 we used for building roads and recoveries. It had a pony engine and in the wintertime we would run the pony engine with the main engine on decompression for a tank of gas. We refilled the pony and cranked it up and start the main. We never shut the main engine down for the whole winter exercise. We also had a Cat powered generator that powered the whole camp. When it came for and oil change it took two of us to do it. The guy on top started to fill the engine while the bottom guy pulled the drain plug. Once the oil came clean the drain plug was reinstalled and the oil level back up to the full mark all while the engine was still running and generating power.

I just gotta add a great big thank you for your videos Matt. Great camera angles and explanations of your work. I'm a small engine hobby guy (retired physician lol) and it's so much fun watching you deal with these massive machines. Really makes for pleasurable viewing.

I want to thank you Matt for your up load of this video , I'm currently lade up from surgery yesterday and I'm under restrictions to the point that I can only watch TV . Your channel is one of my top ten channels I have to watch . 👍 and ❤

That is a serious beast of a machine. I was getting pains in my lower back just watching you carry that manifold. keep up the great work.

A big Thank-You! to the men who sat in those machines 60-70-80 yrs ago, long, abusive, hot endless days pushing their way across America, creating the civilization we have today! 👍 And thanks Matt for preserving that American history! 👍

That turbo whine is just awesome!!! Hopefully you can keep the sound while repairing it!!!

Matt, one reason why that exhaust tube was so thin originally is due to thermal mass and heat transfer. The thin tube heats up much quicker due to having less material to heat up. So with the thicker pipe there, it may take a couple minutes longer for the exterior of the pipe to get up to full temp.

Good progress Matt. Looking forward to pt. 2 for the turbo repair. Take care!

That truck with the crane, that isn't a service truck sure looks like a service truck. Great work as always and yes that turbo is demanding attention.

I have said this many times Matt, but will say it just one last time (maybe😂). I have watched so many if your videos and even now, even knowing just how good you are at getting old worn out engines back to the land of the living, it STILL amazes me that once again you have done the impossible and brought yet another engine back to life. Well done my friend, and may your passion continue. The world needs people like you otherwise we will become our worst fears, a world of the throw-aways. Keep up the great work fella, and I'll keep on being surprised and amazed every time you bring something else back to life. Oh and thank you, just for having one of the best automotive channels on youtube.

I love the fact Matt got a couple of services trucks locally, a testament to the success of the channel. But a part of me feels a loss as there was no Ritchie Bros pick n peck and thrill of the bid to go with it LOL. If you put on on each side of the dozer they can be Helping Hands 1 & 2.. just like the rig on my solder station!

Good video Matt. Nice to hear the old D8 run again. My Grandad was an operator & had me on with him when I was just a little fella. Brings back good memories. Thanks for sharing.

Drove a D6 for a number of years great machine so easy to use - this brought back quite a few memories for me - great job Matt 👍

I give you so much respect. I don't know how you keep everything as organized as you can.

Always kept assorted long headless bolts used finger tight in block to guide heavy transmission or exhaust manifolds in place.👍

As a big Cat fan, i really enjoy watching these videos because it is so cool seeing old pieces of equipment have life again in them and still be able to be used.

Matt, to keep that floor in good shape, maybe you could find some old conveyor belting 2 foot wide, 30 foot long. That way when you drive up on you shop floor there would be minimal marking.

Very awesome job Matt. It just faith in what your doing to bring old engines back to life. You got what it takes to make that happen.

Now this is DCreek!! LOVED this video. Nuts, bolts, grinding, roaring, fixing, laughter. This and a bowl of Capt Crunch and I am a happy boy.

Saturday morning Diesel Creek, perfect way to start the weekend.

Most people have no idea how probably every interstate in America had multiple D8 working on at any time, What an Iconic machine!

That scrapy industry headquarter guy is a fan of CEE Cutting edge engineering Australia

So look forward to Matt’s posting each week! Keep up the great work.

A great start to a Saturday morning, coffee and Diesel Creek! Good luck with the turbo issues, Matt!

Matt. you had me worried when you pulled off that intake and I hope you wear steel toed boots, but you came through unscathed. Great video! Thanks!

Hi matt I’m not from an engineering background BUT what little boy of 58 wouldn’t enjoy watching this grrrrrrreat video Thanks 👍👍🇬🇧

Great video. I love that Scrappy is wearing a Cutting Edge engineering Hat! Love CEE's channel!

Just a couple of hours of brazing and the exhaust tube will be golden.😊 Saw that older Mack and thought you started a new job. Noticed Sams CEE hat from Kurtis and Karen nice.

Sounding good!! Except the turbo😂!! She moved perfectly!! One more saved from the scraper!! Thanks for sharing

I can smell that exhaust all the way down here in "lower alabama"!

Top video Matt, the content as always was interesting. Shout out to Scappy industries for the helping hand, did you notice he was wearing an CEE cap. Well done, can’t wait for the next installment

Matt, you are an amazingly talented man. You are not afraid to tackle the most difficult jobs. I admire your love for bringing old iron back to life. Thank you for the content.

SeaBees using D-8s to construct airfields played a key role in the Pacific island-hopping campaign that defeated Imperial Japan in WWII.

You need a bench made up for the dream shop, complete with a vice and bench grinder on each corner. You’ll be using them each and every time you’re fixing something. A wire wheel on the grinder will save all of your threads on every piece of hardware you’ll have to reuse.

I love the sound of a D8H. it is part of the reason I don't hear too well now. I have lots of hours on D8Hs.

Matt, you know that Pony pipe is going to take a little longer to heat up with thickness. Good luck, my friend.

I grew up around alot of this stuff. Dad was a Master Mechanic. Next time you make a can of soup for lunch, make yourself a lead mallet. VERY handy for seperating assemblies without damage. Mine is pushing 30 years old. Can you imagine doing this job in the field BEFORE ratchet box ends and cordless impacts?

Another great video Matt! As a CAT tech myself I love seeing you save and fix these old girls. Also just got my new Diesel Creek t-shirts, holy cow are they great, so much detail in the AutoCar and Christine shirts! Thank you.

Great video Matt, that tyre crane is a piece of yard kit worth keeping, it's worth it's weight in gold. Something you might consider making to protect the concrete floor is a pair of timber Mud Mats. The things they use to save tracked plant from sinking in very muddy ground, or to help recover plant that has sunk and got stuck. Easy enough to make and you've got a good supply of timber.

Seeing the new shop in the drone footage looks so good. That D8 is a beast

Great Job Matt!!!!! That pony motor did a great and fast job starting that big diesel engine. Great to see it running again!

Great video Matt. You are assembling quite the collection of cool old iron. That crane truck is a handy addition too.

Any shade tree or professional wrench puller is usually on your own. With no one to help I am with you every step of the way as you use every resource you have and all your skills to get the job done. Another spectacular video.

Thank you Matt for another great video. I love watching to the end where you show a hint of what is to come :) Have a great day !

I can only imagine the feeling you haver every time to address and issue and then the machine, no matter what it is, actually runs and operates. Your dream shop was a long time coming and planning but so happy it is all done and finished and you can work in it now. Think you will appreicate it more come the cooler weather of fall and winter. Looking forward to the next video. Great Job Matt.

That turbo whistle makes this thing sound better than your 6.0! 😍

You have to remember that the D8 intake is positive pressure from the turbo so should not suck the exhaust fumes now the gaping holes are gone...Love Sam's CEE hat! Kurtis and Karen have done well for themselves for a little Aussie company! Was surprised to see the O rings on the D8. When were they first used or is that a newer intake setup? Great work Matt! Cheers from Tasmania, Australia

Matt you are one hard working Dude , There is nothing easy or light working on those big cats ,a Tip of the hat to ya I love this stuff as much as you do I'm way past my prime for working on them any more ,I love the sound of the turbo whistle ,and the Big cat sounds good

That beautiful new shop is huge. D8 will live again again - great viewing and information on how too.

Good to see the big girl running good! One thing you may want to do before winter comes back around is getting a BIG vent fan put in at one end of the shop above the doors to get any winter time diesel smoke out of the shop without having to open the doors.

Matt - great work, the "new" starting engine sounds good and the intake repair is nicely done. Check your email, we'd be happy to hook you up with a membership and then you'd have access to the Cat manuals for this machine and more. Big thumb's up!

Awesome video. Great work. Incredible attitude and ability...I loved the part where you said "other than that, it went together easy..." Much respect!!!

Thanks for posting, enjoy all your projects. Good luck with future projects.

Love your videos I’m right now working on getting a old Oliver OC-6 crawler. it has been sitting in our bone yard behind our farm for at least 15 years. I’ve learned a lot of mechanic skills so far because I’m only 15 and don’t have a lot of experience with diesel engines. But you basically inspired me to start working on it. Plus it’s a pretty cool tractor.

Great job on the big machine, Matt. Glad you were donated the pony motor and was able fire it up. Good luck with the turbo. From sunny Spain.

As always Matt love the channel and love your work...but at 23:14 your machinist friend...is he wearing a Cutting Edge Engineering hat from Brisbane? Curtis is a legendary machinist who takes on a lot of big earth moving equipment heavy engineering jobs. You and Curtis are my two favourite KZfaq channels and I find it hilarious that I see A Hat from Curtis on your channel!!! Talk about your Six degrees of separation!!!! Keep up the good work and greetings from Sydney Australia.

I truly enjoy your videos. The editing, the content, and the lack of swearing. I'm sure there's quite a bit sometimes but I really appreciate being able to watch the videos with the family around. Thank you.

when i first came across this channel, you were reviving that old Toro wheel horse in a small garage. now were watching you pull a D8 in the shop! Crazy! Matt you have put so much heart and soul and hard work into this channel, i cant wait to see whats rollin into the shop in the next couple years! great stuff!

Great job swapping pony and getting dozer running again. 🎉😊

You never cease to amaze me with your interesting labors of love for old equipment. Each time I watch and listen, it's like attending a "how to" seminar with complete descriptions of everything! Great video, many thanks. Stay well, stay safe!

Each episode is a class and you are an excellent instructor. Very interesting and informative. I really enjoy your videos.

I really like watching your videos. I use old gravel conveyor belting to walk cats and hoes into our welding shop. Used old tires for years. The larger belting is a life saver and doesn't break up like wood.