Checking over and starting a 1939 Caterpillar D6 3 cylinder diesel crawler
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@MatthewBerginGarage6 ай бұрын
Love those three cylinder engines. They sound so good. That engine makes an insane amount of torque at a ridiculously low RPM. You gotta love it.
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
They are definitely neat!
@user-es6jt6eb7t5 ай бұрын
One hell of a Testament to CATERPILLAR Tractor Co
@williamjones54686 ай бұрын
I just love to hear that old iron come to life and clank about.
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
As do I, thanks for watching!
@tomanderson9976 ай бұрын
Good to see another video from you Kyle 👍
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
Thanks Tom
@haydnstevens31086 ай бұрын
I was about to write the same comment Tom 👍🏻
@tomanderson9976 ай бұрын
@@haydnstevens3108 Hi Haydn I just seen a video somewhere in London the other day where a scaffolding crew was dragging those stop oil people off the street where they were stopping traffic those people don't look right in the head when you see the things they do like gluing their hands to the Street I really dislike woke people when they screw up everyday people's lives by acting really stupid
@haydnstevens31086 ай бұрын
@@tomanderson997 us Scaffs don’t take any shit mate
@merrittderr97086 ай бұрын
Glad others noticed that X231 piece. Christmas present for Squatch maybe.
@chuck23066 ай бұрын
when tractors like that came out it made life so much better for farmers
@charleswray4046 ай бұрын
Like the dig to x231
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
What's that?? 🤣
@bcbloc026 ай бұрын
A crawler that will run is a huge win!
@williamhastings71826 ай бұрын
Nice X231 SIGN...I hope youre watching Squatch...lol...thats a good one Kyle
@rickyjessome43596 ай бұрын
Not a bad old machine at all. Cheers
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
It's not, especially for sitting as long as it did, thanks for watching
@malcolmyarnold61726 ай бұрын
Good to see you reserecting another old girl love them
@willtricks9432Ай бұрын
A tug start in the dirt is always a good time. Sounded ok to me from the UK. Cheers
@kevincragg29596 ай бұрын
Another one saved , awesome, good job guys 👍
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@andrewmurton83796 ай бұрын
X231, 😂😂😂 excellent. Lovely new machine, love the video.
@00nutt6 ай бұрын
Always poking a little fun at Squatch!!!!
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
I don't know what you're talking about 🤣
@00nutt6 ай бұрын
Hahahaha
@dougkubash86736 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video! The diesel was smoothing right out after it ran a bit!
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
Yes it did. The cold weather and cold engine didn't help anything but it was able to drive itself back after not running for 25 years!
@pixieflitwit15165 ай бұрын
That drivers seat is big enough for a 21st century Midwestern adult.
@haydnstevens31086 ай бұрын
Now that would be good to watch at spring plough day with a nice 6 bottom plough behind it.
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
Unfortunately I can't make spring plow day but don't worry, there will be some bigger equipment at plow days in the near future!
@haydnstevens31085 ай бұрын
I hope get to one I’d love to have a go and spend time with a great croud
@raincoast90106 ай бұрын
Nice the see the crawler out for a rip in the field! Too bad about the mag... Thanks Kyle.
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
The mag will get sent off and repaired hopefully fixing the no start pony issue. Thanks for watching
@art1muz136 ай бұрын
13:05 excellent, excellent content. Thank you.
@KG-yn9qi6 ай бұрын
Hey Kyle… Kyle Here! Borke would get confused when I commented on his Channel? Any way. Git my name in 1959!!! After Kyle Wrote Sr. He was a soccer player in the 50s named a son as Kyle Junior, who also played some sport I can’t remember. But anyway, again, you keep bringing stuff home like that you’re gonna get up on Squatch!
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
Squatch is already chopping at the bit to see that 5 bottom plow I just brought home in action 🤣
@KG-yn9qi6 ай бұрын
@@kylechrist I will go back and watch again 👍🏻 Get a laugh about Bork reference… I think Squatch is eye problem started when he got Borked. Remember, he got bad black eye, he borrowed a tool from Bork. When they were in jail together at ford! That’s how I said He was Borked.
@kobusdutoitbosman62406 ай бұрын
really exciting to see brings back fondest of memories…‼️ thank you stax 👊🔥🥂 🪖
@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE5 ай бұрын
Awesome beast! Congrats on starting it!
@RustyInventions-wz6ir5 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and Subscribed. Very nice dozer.
@ShakirAuto0672 ай бұрын
Good tosee another video fro you kyle bro 😊
@kraigwolters26016 ай бұрын
Jon is something else!
@jonbronson54216 ай бұрын
How so?
@kraigwolters26016 ай бұрын
So smart
@user-es6jt6eb7tАй бұрын
Its Great to see the Internals looking like the day they left the factory !! Phenomenal somehow
@paulsilva33465 ай бұрын
Happy New Year Kyle 0:18
@johngaulding37106 ай бұрын
Im an operator. And an old one too. Compared to the joysticks today, that thing will give you a workout
@shaneharrison47756 ай бұрын
Wow nice very sweet power unit unique oil pan most I've seen have been crawler pans and some even had the dash provision that have been used on lumber mills side by side with Detroit engines
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
I'd like to have a Caterpillar powered sawmill someday, thanks Shane
@homebrewer7Ай бұрын
I used a 1939 Caterpiller D8 on a long clearing job among timber clearing land. Great old dozzer. In state of Oregon 1980s.
@MatthewBerginGarage6 ай бұрын
Get those mag rotors re-magnetized, being this old it is probably the issue. On those cast carbs I like to give them an additional bath in evaporust after the carb cleaner, Seems to make them work much better. They also look way better as well.
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
The mag will be sent off and repaired 👍
@beaverdam32526 ай бұрын
Love the video love these cat videos
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@wilmamcdermott30656 ай бұрын
My D7 pony motor carb was cleaned and washed with muraitc acid then baking soda washed
@Hansenstephenc6 ай бұрын
My Dad retrofitted a John Deere two cylinder mag to work on ours.
@beakittelscherz54192 ай бұрын
Sweet!! Runs smooth and fast for an 80 year old Lady 😎🤠
@kylechrist2 ай бұрын
Yes it does!
@73DiamondReo6 ай бұрын
I have a d315 power unit in my Bucyrus Erie 15b cable shovel. One of my favorite machines to run
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
From my understanding a lot of draglines and shovel machines used the D4400 and D315 power units, I'm glad yours treats you well!
@73DiamondReo6 ай бұрын
@@kylechrist I had a 15b with a 4400 also. You’re right though. Cat and Detroit were common power units in friction machines
@VauAcht5 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family Kyle!
@user-es6jt6eb7t6 ай бұрын
D6 Looks just Great as it is - think it might be a shame to Renovate it as it looks like its still a Prime mover working Tractor !!
@royrice8021Ай бұрын
Hell yeh it’ll start!!
@StephenGlencross-yg4nt2 ай бұрын
Going well which is good.
@SuperMAZ0076 ай бұрын
Looks really clean from the inside and im sure the issue has to be timing in the pony motor. I had the impression most of the CAT pony engine carbs where all single float only, this one has double floats? It dose sound awesome and I bet it sitting in a shed has some advantages over it being exposed to the elements of mother nature. I'm sure the spear engine will provide all the things you need and the rest you can always sell to someone else.
@gearmelugin34246 ай бұрын
kyle's new toy
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
I wouldn't mind having one some day 👍
@mrcamelpmw6 ай бұрын
5:28 "full Nelson" love it. I wonder if others will get it.
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
Possibly a few haha
@benvanecek21354 ай бұрын
Thank you for putting your time and effort into these old machines and sharing them with us!
@beaverdam32526 ай бұрын
Hey X231 I think 🤔 that a yellow thing a sasquatch has 🤪
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
Maybe 🤣
@michaelphelan1063 ай бұрын
Had one like that in our cattle feedlot to clean the pens. It had been a push Cat in a quarry and was set up with a cable lift blade off a D-8. The blade was too big and you couldn’t cut a smooth grade with it because when you lifted the blade the backend of the Cat would lift and then at a point rock back and dump a pile of dirt under the blade. But with a couple of disk blades welded on the corners of the blade for skids you could push manure all day long. If you didn’t have the timing on the pony motor just right it could kick back and the crank would break your arm..
@williammundy27046 ай бұрын
I bet the identifier on the seat pan caused Squatch to let out a guffaw!
@geoffweinstock68466 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Geoff
@PatrickLabelle6 ай бұрын
Subtle Kyle....sooo subtle! 😂
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
Oops 🤣
@PatrickLabelle6 ай бұрын
@@kylechrist You know that's a game he could play as well...Cough cough...RD-4 👈🤷♂
@barrypurves45246 ай бұрын
My recollections of mag timing is; install at timing mark, anti-rotate engine one half to one full turn (depending on number of cylinders) to allow catch dogs to engage then rotate as normal to start. The catch dogs hold while winding up a sring which when released snaps the magneto to produce a hot spark. But I'm old and quite forgetful!
@genelong65725 ай бұрын
I miss your videos. Are you coming back?
@morgansword3 ай бұрын
Diesel engines have a long history yet for being used in anything started in the twenties..... that said, their getting started up and running can be a challenge. In those days, everything was made for its intended use and so if you went for a belt for your own waistline, They measured you and then cut the leather to fit you. I could go into a long spiel of who, what and where but your already aware of most of this knowledge. I am amazed on how a diesel engine pump is designed and how they work, and all the engineering that went into making those first engines. Now days, a place called Area Diesel service does repair or fix any issue encountered on making them work again. To say how much more that area diesel service provides for anyone is just off of the charts and so if you need the proper mag for this engine, they find someone who does it or do this stuff themselves. " A honest one stop shop" and you can't find better people to take your problems to. Their youtube channel of that same name is enough to convince anyone of their talents. Another place where such issues can be repaired or find pieces and parts is C and C equipment with same name youtube channel. Clint is overworked and yet seems to find time for anyone serious about this kind of machinery is the wealth of King Solomon. No matter where located, these folks mentioned will go out of their way to help folks. That last one mentioned is a great channel for entertainment
@wagon90826 ай бұрын
Good video
@tmscheum3 ай бұрын
“What happened, John.” “I don’t want to talk about it , Kyle”. LMAO !
@kurtlikesoldmilwaukee90875 ай бұрын
I saw X231, looks like Squatch253 was there.
@tmscheum3 ай бұрын
When Squatch gets burned out on X231, again, think maybe if we keep at it we can get him on the……………..ROCK CRUSHER!!!!
@ClintsHobbiesDIY6 ай бұрын
Old iron rescued. Nice vid Kyle. The mega stove keeping the shop warm like you expected?
@orgcoast59906 ай бұрын
Great machines. I had one of these many years ago. The only difference I can remember is that mine was an RD6, 1935??
@adamhoffman36872 ай бұрын
Paint the inside of the cast carb bowl with fuel tank sealer to prevent corrosion
@sawmillfarms6 ай бұрын
My d6 #2H8575 has those same steering clutch lever extenders on it. Was that a factory option?
@SONNYREESE4 ай бұрын
I had 2 of them,--- both were 1936 2H models.
@scrotiemcboogerballs19816 ай бұрын
Great video sad that mag broke but 🤬 happens buddy I’ve done and seen worse things 😂 thanks for sharing can’t wait to see more vids When you pull start one of these can you start the pony motor also by pulling the dozer I’m gonna guess you could I just wondered if it would stay engaged to the flywheel
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
The mag was 100% my fault, as far as the pony goes, I believe the pinion would try to disengage due to centrifugal force
@davidroosa45616 ай бұрын
its so cute.......do they make one for adults?
@youseetime6 ай бұрын
Hi Kyle, is there going to be anymore restoration videos on the Cat D4 you were involved in some time ago?
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
Yes, that's a project I need to get back to!
@fourfortyroadrunner67012 ай бұрын
I sold auto parts for about 15 years. GOOD LUCK in this town, finding ANY solid core wire, bulk or otherwise, and GOOD LUCK finding spark plug terminals and boots "in stock." NAPA, once the apex example of auto parts, is a joke here locally.
@mchl84 ай бұрын
The mag issue is just cleaning pickups , condenser n points change maybe a ground , for warming up just run the pony it blows heat in the intake as well as shared coolant , that'll warm the head that's why it was designed like this,
@kylechrist4 ай бұрын
Mag had a bad coil 👍
@MichaelBridges-ks2huАй бұрын
Use some pb blaster on them stuff .
@raincoast90103 ай бұрын
Just checking in, everything ok?
@kylechrist3 ай бұрын
Yes, just been busy with work and life. Hope to get back to videos soon, thanks for checking in!
@brianmarshall16373 ай бұрын
Looking at the injector pump,I thought i t is four cylimder!
@andrewklahold28806 ай бұрын
Isn't that an rd6 I thought only the rd6 and the rd7 were built with the 3 cylinder engines
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
Diesel Thirty Five, Diesel Forty, RD-6, and early D6 were all 3 cylinder diesels. RD-7 is a 4 cylinder
@rsnell225 ай бұрын
I remember the time my dad found out that International made different final drive ratios in a TD-9.
@erik_dk8424 ай бұрын
Did it go in cirkles afterwards?
@randysnell92184 ай бұрын
It certainly did. Better not fall off.@@erik_dk842
@lukestrasser6 ай бұрын
Wait, you talk crap about the previous fuel line and then wrap the new rubber line in a loop around the exhaust manifold?
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
100%
@tombowman21546 ай бұрын
X231?!
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
What's that?? 🤣
@michaelbrash88436 ай бұрын
What's x231 haha
@cdwwillow96712 ай бұрын
Fill the power unit up with diesel . Let it sit .it will unstuck.
@charliee71422 ай бұрын
why you guys din'twait till midnight to do that!!!!!
@MichaelBridges-ks2huАй бұрын
That the frist i seen. A 3cinder cat engine . Plus. I thought all cats was diesel ⛽️
@Uswesi15274 ай бұрын
In the worst scenario, restoring earthmoving equipments, grounds upwards , will cost 50%of the price of a brand new unit.
@samsam666984 ай бұрын
I have a 1937 RD-4 with a winch for a blade on it I'm keeping the dozer but I want to get ride of the winch. It a farm tractor and not a push dozer. The winch works perfectly. I don't want to take it off and have it sitting around. If you know anyone that needs it have the make me a officer.
@kylechrist4 ай бұрын
Where are you located? Thanks
@samsam666984 ай бұрын
@@kylechrist libby Montana
@kylechrist4 ай бұрын
@@samsam66698 I'm in southeastern South Dakota, I don't know what ot would cost to freight something like that 🤔
@Uswesi15274 ай бұрын
The worst thing with CAT engines is the fuel injection system. Replacing it with electronic fuel system would, definitely, solve the problem.
@erik_dk8424 ай бұрын
On an 85 year old machine?
@quagmiredavis4117Ай бұрын
Marvel mystery oil in fuel and oil lubricant everything
@jeffreyshier90216 ай бұрын
George Carlin ~ “Get your shit away from my stuff “.
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
🤣
@andrewkennedy38593 ай бұрын
This is huge. Discovered a quantum stove here man. Charles Darwin or Eienstien of wood stove. Normally wood stove loses 80-90% heat. It is completely possible to upgrade every wood stove 10x or 100x even 1000x. Trick is to harvest most heat out of the hottest part of the stove, put heat exchangers on basically inside the hottest part of the stove red hot, have a car radiator inside the wood stove or 10 car radiators getting completely red hot, with the ability to have fans blowing through them. Like that one time in star trek when red necked up warp drive system was hill bill figured it out. Use best heat exangers as possible out the exhaust system, should be able to harvest 99%-100 of the heat, a lot better than normal wood stove losing 80-90% heat normal heat stove.
@joeromanak87976 ай бұрын
Pretty nice looking 6. Seems to be very complete. What’s the plan for this one? 🥸👍👀🔧😆✅
@kylechrist6 ай бұрын
First is get the mag repaired and pony running, it needs other adjustments done to steering clutches and main clutch, fluids changes, etc. Then it needs a good working day to really evaluate it 👍