CAT 977 Sitting 37 Years Will It Run? - NNKH
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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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CAT 977 Part 2: kzhead.info/sun/o8qNgMqqeHaZfJs/bejne.html&t
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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.
Me too, that is a good Drama.
As a mechanic, I was surprised it wasn't rusted up solid, with all that water that came out of it.
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.
Misfire or not, that sounded really healthy for an engine that hasn't ran for 37 years. That was impressive.
Yup you are right sound good
and full to the almost brim of water..
The resilience of industrial diesel engines is truly remarkable.
Yup...I believe he could fix a bad day!
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 ❤
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? 🤔
I definitely agree with you!
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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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Always amazed at the ability of mechanics to get these old beasts running. Respect the work ethic to produce these videos…
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.
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
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.......
Definitely a talented technician!
I bet you you can get it going
As long as we can work on our vehicles.. Right to repair has to be fought for.
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I don't even know why I liked this. I don't care about mechanical stuff but I subscribed. Very entertaining.
that water in the oil pan AND THE FOLLOWING FEW WORDS BROKE MA HEART
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.
imagine the look of the engineers that designed those. i would be damned proud.
Is it near Durand Michigan?
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.
Definitely yeah with a good mechanic like this men 👌
Anything is possible with some tools m8. Just gotta be a knowledgeable mechanic.
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.
that engine that gets stronger the more strain you put on the cat? 3 cyl?
@@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.
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.
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🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼
It’s amazing how long this old machines can set and yet come back to life.
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. kzhead.info/sun/dM-egp2Bjp2Afn0/bejne.html
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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.
Congrats sir you done it
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.
I'm sure you really loved that hydraulics pipe right by your face there.
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.
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.
Andrew, would have never guessed in 100 years that you was talking about him, a great home for the CAT.
Right??? Love surprise channels.
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!
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!
The sound of that turbo when you turned it off with the camera in the intake was beautiful 🤩
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.
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.
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.
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 )
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 👍😁
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!
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!!!!
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
My goodness she fired up, love your enthusiasm, thank you for your videos.
i had a 4 cylinder sea ray -loved it, standing next to the drivers seat planed out, -it had needs ,he took it back
Those roots under it were intense!! Always impressed with your ability to fix about anything.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Unbelievable those cats are tougher than nails . 37 years untouched a bit of love and away it goes that just blows me away .
I really respect people that are machine savvy and capable of repair engines
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.:)
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!
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!
Just clunk and go nothing fancy
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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.
'What would Mad Max do?' Words to live by!
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!!!
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!
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.
That was AWSOME to see it working again and for YOU taking the time save it
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!
Actually they do still make pretty quality machinery to this day
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.
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. 👍👍👍👍👍
Love seeing old engines being brought back to life🔥
I applaud your never give up attitude. That was unbelievable. They don't make em like this anymore!
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.
Dude.....thats amazing!! MAD SKILLZ!!!
Amazing, I would have thought it would never rotate much less fire and run. Great job Chris.
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!
You have a high level mechanical skill and confidence. Congratulations.
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.
I would NOT have believed that thing run had you not had it on video. Absolutely amazing.
Great effort with a happy ending, she obviously wanted saving and rewarded your hard work by coming back to life. Good stuff
Love watching these old abandoned machines comeback to life!!
Still my favorite channel on KZhead! Always learning something. Glad you got the boat out!
amazing heavy duty machines and astonishing reliable built forever brands... I really love it!
It's amazing what some people are interested in! Who would even think of trying to revive a 37 year old trackter. Great stuff!
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!!
Nice work👍
Y’all need to hook up on a video. Already mentioned to you about the big track hoe in Huffman Texas. Just sitting there for years. Can still see it from the road during the winter and the leaves are off the trees.
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well done ! ! ! !.....its guys like him that makes the world go around and around...proud we are.
I was waiting the whole video for him to take a blower to that thing, finally!
I work for Caterpillar love seeing old machines come back to life. Thank you
I worked with a machine like yours years ago, tough machine , glad you're restoring it.
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 KZhead) 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"
Well, that was awesome. As long as the motor was not seized up, I figured it would run. I’m surprised it had enough spark left in it to actually fire up. Looking forward to part 2.
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.
A fellow from New Zealand named Marty T has a KZhead channel and he has rescued a few tractors, bulldozers, excavators, and various types of machinery. One very good video shows a TD9 bulldozer that was abandoned way up country with serious mechanical issues and he rescued it and brought it back to life.
These things were built to last. Great old machine. I drove one in 1982/83
One must congratulate you for your perseverance and confidence in dealing with this old Carterpillar!
Love watching these old machines come back to life you do a good job
It is wonderful to see something being brought back to life after bein idle for 30 something years..the dude literally had to give it cpr to bring the old cat to life..❤
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
To me this is a testament to the craftsmanship of catapillar equipment,I personally know of these things never getting oil changes,running horribly contaminated fuel,never being greased and they just keep going.its really impressive
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!
I feel like it's got feelings and feels so much better now good job🔧
If the tracks are seized, don't use any lubricant; soak it with plain water to loosen up the rust and flush it away after the pin movement grinds the rust to paste
First time watching your videos so i dont know your abilities but honestly from the beginning I felt pretty confident in the machine running, old cats run forever!
The excitement of the star is just great knowing it was sitting for all those years is priceless. Great Video
Back in the 80s I worked on and operated a 977 cat and they are a true working man's rig. Unbelievable how much abuse they can take and still go and the easiest rebuild I have ever worked with. King Cat.😊
When I saw how worn the sprockets were, I assumed the engine would be thrashed too. What a surprise to see it start that easily!
Absolutely amazed at your ability to get under and out between the track. Unreal! You constantly amaze with your abilities. Keep the videos coming!
I just discovered your channel today and subscribed immediately. I love seeing old things brought back to life. I look forward to more episodes.
Cat 977H with a D333, I ran one in 🇬🇧 in the late 70’s as an 18 year old , 2 speed power shift with a hi-lo . Great track shovel 💪🏻
One of the most amazing mechanical videos I’ve seen!
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.
Just plain superb.....am coming back to watch Part 2
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!!!!👍👍👍
I have 2 Cat 955s a K and an L. The K has a winch like that. when I bought they said it wouldn't move. It turned that the PIO lever was out of gear. I drove it off the truck. I cant believe someone would scrap that 977. Its a power shift and there are lots of valuable parts on it. Cat still supports 50+ year old equipment. Early 70s D7 G and Fs bring more than $50,000 on many sales and thats to dealers. The 977 has been rode hard and put away wet. When you see wear like that on the steer pedals and the pin holes are oval shaped, its worn out. The "mud" in the strainer is bacteria that grows in steel tanks with diesel or kerosene when water is present. it will stop up filters fast. Power Service makes a tank cleaner. Dont forget to put in antifreeze,
“I do it this way too see what occurs when your negligent ” I myself use this phrase more often than I’d like..