FREE Diesel Compactor repaired and back to work after 20+ years! (A LOT of Repairs)
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Been watching you for quite a while now. Don’t pay attention to all those that are talking crap, most people have no idea the amount of work and skill it takes to do the things you do…God bless
AWESOME JOB MATT!! You need to name that thing “Lazarus” 🤣 because you literally brought it back from the dead 😁👍
I think that compactor is awesome. The water showed the incredible power of the compactor
Man I love this channel because you do things a lot like I do. I don't have the best, fancy or large quantities of tools. I just use what I have to fix what I have. Sometimes I have a great idea and it works other times I try to make a quick fix and it doesn't workout. Just feels like real life compared to other things you see on here.
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Your like milliŕight 51:02 heavy equipment carpeter and probably and you are half my age maybe your show tell people how you so brilliant inspirie the young or teach
Fixing that clutch setup is something I would expect to see from guys back in the 40s and 50s. Figuring out how to fix the parts instead of just replacing with new. Hats off to your ingenuity!!
A wise told me a real mechanic doesn’t just replace parts, he attempts to make repairs on the old ones
All facts
Love the tank cleaning method with the chain and the tractor. Brilliant !
Thanks 👍
Have seen it done by strapping the tank on to a concrete mixer too, if you don’t happen to have a tractor handy 🤣🤣
I was thinking you could jack up one of the rear wheels
I spit my beer out when Matt said “It better shake the ground like the gates of hell just opened up,” hilarious Matt!
As a machinist, I have really enjoyed watching you repair this machine! I love that you have a lathe and the knowledge to use it to fix things on your own. Using the screws to hold the sleeve in the clutch housing is called a "Dutchman". They are very effective and I expect your repairs will last a long time!
Been a truck and eguip mechanic all my life , still learn from each show. 52 years worth
i've seen these called a scotch key
@@williamdodd8660 woodworth key
@@freetosubscribersonly woodworth keys are half moons in a shaft, The set screws on the join always been refeered to as a scotch key in my experiance
Matt I very much enjoy your videos, IMO you've gotten to the Camarata level. Look forward to more videos on your shop, hope it's done soone!
I hope so too!
Thats a heck of a compliment. But well deserved!
Just not really the crazyness level yet though ;)
@@manganvbg90 😆😂
@@rigorousone1324 i mean matt actually says more than 3 sentences a video i feel like that already makes his videos better than andrews
For how simple these machines appear, man was this a journey to watch you getting it operational. Setbacks at almost every step, it's motivating just to see you power through all the hiccups.
I just wanted to say in case you haven't heard it lately that you have an excellent channel here. Your willingness to show your entire process, including frustrations and setbacks, and your straightforward approach to fixing old equipment as a one-man operation is a pleasure to watch. Great camera and drone coverage and your editing really shows the effort you put in to make some fine content. And your viewership numbers reflect that. Kudos to you and keep on keeping on.👍
We call that "staking" the bearing or "staking the bore" to be honest its very common. And red locktite will work in a pinch, but if you can get some bearing mount, or called green locktite. That works best.
Always a good day when Matt post. More of the orange auto car please.
coming soon!!
For machining out that bore: It wasn't a mistake, it was a trial run to determine the proper technique for an unknown material!! And I see you were able to refine your technique to do a better job. Could not have happened without the first trial.
They could have just annealed it for a couple of hours
They also could use some proper carbide or even cbn tooling and the job would be done within minutes. Maybe they never heard about this modern techniques.
He could have consulted with Abomb79 or even sent it to him if he got desperate. But with far less sophisticated tooling and lots of creativity, Matt accomplishes so much as evidenced here. He really is amazing.
@@tk4244 True, though he did make what he had on hand work well enough for the job.
Matt never ceases to amaze with his ingenuity.
" Endeavor to Persevere " a interpretive video of the essence of the frontiersman . Outstanding effort and result Matt. Video editing was really well done, and obviously took a lot of time. Appreciate that effort. It comes through. Happy 4th.
Since I am a mechanical illiterate, when watching your genius skills, I am impressed.
This series on the compactor has shed a lot of light on how those massive things work. I have used lots of pinging to make a bearing not move around and the the Loctite it should be good. Matt you sir have many skills in many areas This one and the motor grader are my all time favorites on your channel. Can wait to see the next project. Have a great weekend and God bless.
Great to hear!
Wait! Camarata level? Matt does nice work, sticks to things, but where are all the things breaking “for no reason.” But, hey, never stop trying..
Also watch every video is a new skill learned
Right on Matt. We learn everyday and have aha moments!! Thanks
Number one there's specific locktite for that application. You never have when you need it but it exists. Number two, you can rig up a mount for a die grinder or even a Dremel on your lathe if you ever run into another situation where you can't cut. Protect your ways real well but it's a trick to keep in the back of your mind for odd times.
Matt well done all you need to do now is start building rural driveways for people!
You did a great job! Common sense and ingenuity will always win!!!!
Your channel is one of my favourites Matt. Hats off to you for persevering with that roller. 👍
P.S. I liked the To ka dump truck as a backdrop. Nice.
Matt, I believe the term for the center punch action is called staking. It gives you another way of keeping parts from moving.
Got to say your plan with the chain in the fuel tank and attaching it to the tractor wheel is ingenious Matt.
Love that you can buy 2 or 3 of those things and run em in chain at different speeds to ensure you get all the gaps filled... gotta love the old techniques of construction. You've got yourself a pretty effective ground-hornet locating machine.
Great job all the ups and downs you hung in there till the job was done I know this was a old video but I enjoyed it.
A tip from an old job shop machinist. Brass brazing rod is very compatible to have lined the bore for machining and a v groove in the face at the joint and brazed for holding it in place although probably not necessary with that huge interference fit. Good luck and carry on!
Very good Walter! That's a great idea.
When I was a kid, brazing - usually with bronze - was the only available technique for repairing cast iron. I've seen some very, very old brazed joints that have held up in rugged service. Knowing just enough metallurgy to be dangerous, I am ver skeptical of arc-welded repairs or joints in cast iron, even with nickel rods, as the arc is an extremely localized point heat source, and it is all too easy to change the crystalline structure of the iron, including burning away the carbon and turning it into a crappy steel. Proceed with extreme caution when welding cast iron.
Fajne nazwisko stary
Matt, you have a faithful fan here, even though the things you do are well outside my wheelhouse! I find your methods (mostly) sound, and your results are very satisfying. Growing up with a grandfather who was in the Merchant Marine in WW2, and a father who learned from him, I expect a lot of cursing from a project like this... I suspect that your editing skills are responsible for the lack thereof. Keep up the good work, and that new shop can't go up fast enough!
Way to persevere through so many struggles with this piece of machinery. Got to love free stuff sometimes 😁
PARTS ARE A PROB THOUGH BUT HE GOT A GOOD SUPPLIER
I have to say fair play to ye buddy getting this sorted. You channel is probably one of the best things on KZhead. It's a tie between you and Derek on Vice-Grip Garage for me. You guys kill it everytime with your videos. You ain't afraid to try fix anything. Also love the music on your channel. Suits you down to the ground. Drinking a beer right now so cheers to you next time you crack one open.
Matt, when you get into a situation where you have a very hard weld that needs to be machined, use a oxy torch and heat it until it is "bright orange" hot! Do this for about 5 minutes, and you will start to see the carbon and impurities leaching out of the weld. Slowly draw back to let it cool slowly. The key is to get it very hot and leach the carbon out, which will temper the weld somewhat, at least to be able to machine. Works for me every time! Love the Channel.
Was about to say same. About 550C held for ten minutes will soften that weld by a third
Keep after it Matt. It is interesting watching you work on the equipment that you do.
Thanks, will do!
Hey Matt This was one of the most technical informative videos I’ve watched. The chain in the tank AND strapped to my favorite tractor to clean it was a gem! PLUS the center punching where the bearing went was great. I will take these things with me and pass them along to whoever I can help.
I'm retired machinist and you do a great job with what you know and what you have been taught. People working alone have to solve all kinds of things. Good job.
10:33 For future reference, Green Loctite would be the better one to use. It is meant for sleeves to take up slack due to wear, so would be near-perfect for bearings.
gotta run what ya brung!
@@DieselCreek some Farm-geneering ?
Yeah Loctite 648 it is.
Didn’t know they even made anything besides red 🤣
Loctite also makes a press fit repair
25:20 don’t over do it with the loctite, if it’s a shallow hole with very little clearance then excess loctite can cause the bolt to not screw down as it’s trying to compress the fluid and it has nowhere to go. You see this with brake caliper slide pins if you add to much lube.
Can confirm. I've actually done that with caliper pins before :D
Hydraulic locking :)
Heh that compactor really thought it had retired and was looking forward to its pipe and slippers. That took a lot of sweat and frustration bringing it back, and it's the first time I've even seen a washer split open. A nice creative shot with the water ripple, you are really doing top notch work in telling a story here.
That's what i need for my lawn, Dang Mole's 🤔😄 Keep up the good video's Matt..
Am a retired tech, when I started out at a dealer in the early 70s we fixed everything, alts starters, brake boosters, carbs engines transmissions everything, that all went away, so its great to watch you do repairs using your experience and intellect, great video, please keep them comming.
Yeah I got an old Isuzu generator engine I retrofitted into a bobcat and every single component is broken down into replaceable parts for refurbishing.. More and more society becomes a disposable society and replace the entire component versus repairing what you already have. A throw-away society, that's how he ended up with this compactor. The diesel engine still ran on it, they just gave it away? Sometimes if you're creative you can fix older machines with a little bit of welding a small mill and lathe and a grinder. There's some certain satisfaction saving what others consider "junk". A little bit of love and that junk becomes a useful tool that serves the same purpose of a machine that costs tens of thousands. And you get to know every part and how it works when you fix it. Certainly doesn't make the old joints and muscles any less sore tho.
I always fixed cast offs from friend, family, trading times any source i could find repairable stuff when I was younger, don't do It much anymore but I do still enjoy turning a sows ear into a silk purse now and again.
Matt you certainly earned your HIT badge ( "Hang In There" ) on this job. Its always entertaining to watch you succeed in the midst of setbacks. You are inspirational! Keep it up.
I really admire your perseverance getting some of these machines back to working condition.
I could feel your pain as you brought that bastard back to life , good job Matt !!
Clever that you used the water to show the vibrations that roller created. You could take-up filming as a job if the contracting work stops! Love the channel…..more please!
yep, best way he could've demonstrated it!
Very Jurassic Park 🤣
I'd say, "I'm shaking on my legs to watch this thing work," but it sounds a little awkward, I guess. But you definitely deserve a Nobel Prize for perseverance! Great video again, and I really appreciate how open you are about the misfortune you encounter along the way.
Howdyyawl from the land down under [ Applause ] Standing ovation. Matt! You've done the training from the heavy machinery work you did justice for every one to see. Your knowledge is outstanding & you show great patience & calm & used your noggin.Fantastic video 😊
Your patience and understanding is amazing.
Morning Matt. Happy July 1, 2022.
Hey Matt, if your looking for a cheap alternative to using mud flaps under bolted components, consider switching to plastic kitchen cutting boards from the local ‘dollar store’. They are nice and cheap, thick, last a long time, easy to modify for custom shapes, and are made of HDPE, so they take a beating. Hope this tip saves you some $.
I'm going to tuck this idea away.
I am keeping around some old worn-out cutting boards for that plastic-insulated spacers for an antenna is my main idea, but I’m sure I could use it for many other things.
I live near the main cross country highway going East/West in Canada. I find Mudflaps lots of times..some brand new or damaged..i also find tons of bungee cords!! and all kinds of metal pieces or fasteners/parts....i don't pick everything up but if really good i do...Slings/Straps i turn around as they are picked up quickly..
@@garymallard4699 truck stops are also a great source for tire chains. Each spring when the snow melts, you can collect the tire chains that have fallen off the semis in the winter
@@Ironringbound yep..lots of good free stuff !! i travel a route most weekdays that always has something along it..both ways.... i live in the prairies but yes snow chains would be lost alot...i used to drive Semi's up to Northern Roads and had Chains there..pretty slick sometimes getting up hills..or icy and not enough of a run before it...
It may have been "free" Matt but it made you work for it. Your grim determination is a useful quality when dealing with old, yellow stuff. With very few exceptions, you never seem to get an easy run but the satisfaction must be huge. You're building quite a fleet there and all the hours you spend getting stuff running properly will pay off over time. Every day that passes, you're gaining more and more experience in maintaining, repairing and running these machines, skills which not too many people have. Good luck to you, you've worked hard for what you have Matt and, as you approach half a million subs, the benefits should really start to show.👌😁👍
Well done Matty...Yes, I saw the compactor working perfectly after all those set backs...nice job
Like the old band name, Blood Sweat & Tears you certainly did pour all that into this one. Really good to see it running and better yet, working. Well done Matt! Your perserverience paid off in this piece for sure. With the lot now compacted it time to see the building frame go up. Can't wait! Happy 4th of July!
So glad to see that thing finally working! I'm tired and frustrated with it too and I didn't even work on it. I just watched Marty T get a smaller version for scrap price that wasn't running. He got it running in about an hour or so and it works great. Guess you gotta live in New Zealand to have any luck!
Matt you deserve the JOB award for patience on this project
Finally, the cursed drum indeed does go brrrrrrr. Im glad you pushed through and got it how you envisioned it, it's literally laying the foundation to good times ahead.
A lot of people do not realize how strong brazing is as Walter Kucharski said, we see all plans take turns or a fork in the path of success you won in the end Matt and it works better than anyone thought possible that is a win in my book all day long brother Awesome video Rock on you got this by the horns.
Kucharski? Polskie nazwisko xD
Wow, finally, all your hard work and travails came together. This was a monumental task but you persevered and never gave up. Way to go Matt!
Brass drift pin, having Nightmares with steel on bearings! Gotta give it to you, you are one talented individual.
This THE best Diesel Creek channel on KZhead! Great video!
With all that went wrong on this build, it was still a pretty impressive fix. Good and bad I enjoyed every minute. Nice to see it live again.
It kind of comes as a relief that even your patience reaches its limit at a certain point. But still an awesome project and a fun one (for me in the audience at least). Thanks and happy compacting! The amount of work you put into the projects is amazing.
One of the BEST shows on KZhead just brilliant
Way to stick with it Matt! One of your best episodes.
im SO glad that you were finally able to get the o'll girl up and going.. you certainly went through some difficult times with trying to get her going, but now that's she's in the home with only minor thing's to be tended to.. stretch i hope that she will be able to repay the money you've spent on getting her going after all that time... best of luck with the roller in the future. great vid... keep them coming.
@21:42 the term you are looking for Matt is called a "Dutchman", its a very old school technique used by toolmakers and machinists drilling and tapping one half of the bushing OD to the one half of the part ID. Fantastic vid my friend!
Was just coming here to say this, but you beat me to it.
@@jrevillug HAHA! From one toolmaker to another my friend!
@@Dave-1277 I'm no toolmaker, but spent some time on the tools making parts for obscure cars and picked up a bit along the way. :)
ooh, you can't say that these days, netherlands person it will have to be...
@@paulriggers1558 Paul it identifies as a Dutchman 🤣
Ok Matt, I am impressed. From one handed arc welding, to all the machine work. Well done. Keep up the great work.
I love the way you wreck stuff when you run out of patience.
Great video! Love seeing old equipment back in action. The lost art of repair is a problem!
I love the fact that you were ‘panning for diesel’ when emptying the old tank. Could be a fortune worth of fuel in there these days, lol. Hilarious! Be well.
I don't comment much. Just wanted to say how much I love your channel. Literally the only thing I genuinely enjoy on YT anymore.
I’ve become addicted to watching Matt’s videos. Well, I’ve got COVID at the moment, so these videos are giving me something to watch during quarantine. Keep it up.
Matt, this was a nice change up for your video, I’m not sure I’ve seen you do so much machine shop work. I really just can’t wait to see your new workshop set up as I’m sure you will have a machining area where you can set up gear to make these type of processes easy. Of course this opens up room for you to do more in-house repairs and also maybe some restoration work on machines like lathes etc. “where do I find the time” I hear you say, well if you want something done give it to a busy person. Sorry you got so frustrated with this job but heck you prevailed…..well done mate, you really are a hard working and gifted KZhead talent
The compaction was decently conveyed through three scenes, the ground level rock run as the mound was ran over which disappeared, over the standing water scene with the T-Rex ripple going on, and the disappearance of the track marks in the driven over soil near the end. Displacing metal in the bore with the center punching is always a good way for a temporary taking up of slack in a loose bore. One of the things I've done to deal with that as well is to take a roll of bulk feeler gauge stock and green bore lock Loc-Tite to add a shim with a semi permanent bond. Neither is ideal and I've even watched as one of the old salts I worked with did the same thing using a coffee can. Staking the fasteners is always a winner in my book as a means of redundancy on fasteners, I've used it more often than not. All in all this was a fun video to watch. Good job and happy building.
The standing water was the clincher for me!
Just getting ready to say the same thing. Matt did some excellent video work to show how well it compacts.
what would you say about tack welding fasteners ?
@@darthtrump4428 I'm not a fan of tack welding fasteners only on the simple matter of reducing a graded hardness of the fastener. Any fastener put through a heat and cool cycle is annealed to an extent which can lead to a point of failure. If a weld was necessary to lock a fastener into position I'd opt for welding a tab onto a surface that restricts fastener movement as I could then use a cold chisel to remove the tab. This leaves the fastener at its graded strength. To me that is an option resorted to after staking or a chemical thread locker, but that's just the methods I was taught in relation to heat treated graded fasteners on safety critical systems. Anything else is whatever industry recommends. I've even resorted to using slices of deep well sockets as welded captured bolt locks around bolts requiring the graded strength of the fastener. I could go a lot deeper into the subject but I'd rather not. All's fun in nuts and bolts.
@@beeyesincalifornia1727 when you bring chemical (thread glue) id say that wouldnt be a good solution being the location is friction clutch that slips and heats up on idle and thread locker degrades rather quickly when above 60°C but to be honest i dont have enough experience on punched heads to know how much it will hold but for some critical fastener i also wouldnt dare to tack a head just because of liability
I love seeing old machines in working condition thanks for not giving up on it too soon
Great fix. Very glad it didn't end up being a yard ornament with weeds growing thru it. Outstanding Matt
Perfect way to start my morning on this beautiful Canada day off! Coffee and eggs in hand
Enjoy!
@@DieselCreek shoulda sent that housing down to Abom79 in Florida, Adam does excellent work with cast iron
@@IGDZILLA Unless you are in the mainland of BC Canada. :)
Matt - you are incredible!!! Your skills and talent combine with your mechanical intuition to make you an unstoppable force! Combine that with your innate sweetness and you have captured my loyalty as a fan!
Young man, your Papa taught you well! Impressive Bush-tech engineering! enjoy your videos.
I would love to see a video on all your different compactors and when and where to use them. I like how you explain things like that without overly complicating the issue. I can't believe you finished this project, what an absolute bear. Great work as usual!
You the man, Matt! This compactor was hitting pretty good.
Thanks for the great video! It's actually encouraging to see you fight through disappointment and frustration to finally enjoy the results of your work.
Three things I like about you: Your hands always seem to be free of grease and oil, your arms are free of ugly tattoos, and your knowledge of diesel engines seems without limit. You have taught us a lot. Thank you!
Always nice to see an old machine brought back to life
"some liquid formerly known as fuel" 😆😆😆 Matt, it's always gratifying to see you resurrect what someone else would call a lost cause and bring it back to life😁👍
Matt love watching push through even the most daunting tasks. Keep up the great content.
Jesus man, I’ve watched a lot of your videos but fair play to your persistence on this one, a pain for you but a joy for us to watch
your doing a great job matt !! dont listen to your critics, you are doing fine!!!!
Nice repair job on that clutch! Good to see people fixing stuff. :)
This is like watching hillbilly science with the cooler and bucket as a press, another great video!
One last thing the tank tumble with the chain is pure genius If ever ! Thanx man.
it was shaking the hell out of that large puddle. . that thing is a beast. grats man.
Hey, I was impressed with the vibrating water. References to the first Jurassic Park movie. Great job of keeping down the frustration (on video) but it is yet another example of your passion for restoring the old equipment. That is why I look forward to all your videos. As always Matt, you da man!
When you weld cast iron you do the harden part of "harden & temper". To make it less brittle and machinable you need to temper or anneal it. If you have a heat treat Furnace big enough a couple hours at 1200-1300°F. Red neck version is build a bonfire, get a nice bed of coals, bury part in coals evenly, wait till the fire coals cool. Even distribution of coals is needed to prevent warping.
Well she was doing the "Diesel Creek Stomp" alright. Great job Matt.
I’m so glad you got it going. You can tell it’s working where you compacted the large stone and you can see the water vibration beside the driveway.
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It's been a long journey but I enjoyed this series and look forward to seeing the dream shop take shape.
love the site, content and cast of characters!!! Matt has the best videos and its worth the watch every time. Let It Roll, Matt!!
Awesome bringing back an old piece of machinery…….Kudos dude……👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!! Which is pretty much what i think you were saying in your head. Love seeing the old iron getting back to work. Saw your frustration come out on this project...good work though. Keep up the great videos.
Definatly could see the ground compacting and when crossing the culvert the water certainly did vibrate. The rocks were sinking as well. good job man. Thanks for the ride. Have a good one.
Hiya Matt, Great video, thank you. At last, you've done what you wanted with your very expensive, 'free' roller. I loved the re-build but the icing on the cake was the water vibrating as you drove past, well done showing us how well it worked. Stay safe, Steve...
19:20 Always interesting to learn about " field fixes" like this simple " bucket- press" :)
It would be very interesting to have a quick white board report of time and materials invested in bringing the equipment back to life. These are great adventures as we suffer through the winter flu/covid season in New Zealand.