Installing A Hydraulic Coupler and Progressive Link Thumb. ( New Excavator Gets Upgrades!)
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This old girl would be a nice addition
cant wait to see the new house lot get cleared off!!!!
My precious!!!!
@@warrenmichael918am thinking the same !!
BSP british standard pipe fitting. Keith England..
I give Matt a lot of credit for not only laying out his job, figuring how to plumb the hydraulic lines but also describing for the viewers, every step he takes. He makes it look simple but it is quite an undertaking. Great mechanic with a fantastic attitude.
Many thanks!!
Great job Matt. A thumb comes in very handy for all sorts
Hydraulics are seriously simple. They are just levers. Pushing and pulling levers. Hydro-engineering is complicated, but luckily that's all done for you!
An emoji 👍, for a hydraulic thumb well done!
All that, also messing around with cameras and their angles, sometimes in very tight spaces difficult to film. Then the editing! Real professional 👍
Has ANYbody seen a happier guy on youtube?? Even after the rip off by the utility company. What a way to enjoy a Sunday afternnoon. Watching Diesel Creek. Thanks, Matt!!
I know for sure it scratch my head off for such a rip off 😫😤😅 wouldn’t be able to keep calm about it at all. All props to him for keeping the calm! 😎🙌🏻
I have to say, I truly appreciate the reasonably cleanliness of your shop. Being a one man show, that in of itself is a major accomplishment.
I spend at least 1-2 days a week just cleaning and organizing
The previous owner of my house had the added bonus of the owner previous to him (with age related declining mental health) wandering over and tidying up the garage on a regular basis. Imagine walking into your garage and the mess you left beind a couple of days ago is all cleaned up and all of your tools put back where they belong. Now is that a handy perk or what?
@@AutoCrete I’d pay for that service 😂
What? To clean ? 😂
@@DieselCreek The only bad part would be if you were not done you’d have to get stuff back out and hope nothing got thrown away🤭. ❤You’re doing an awesome job Matt.
Matt, there are some of us old-timers out here, riddled with arthritis, for whom every little movement means pain. BUT! We get to watch YOU. Go ahead and do what we can't. I'll watch every minute of it. Thank you.
That trick of using a hot bolt to round out the cut in plastic was brilliant. Never seen that before 🇨🇦
I try to think outside the box lol 🤷🏼♂️
@@DieselCreek Only thing I think about is trying to get in some box.
works great on carpet too. Lay out the new carpet in your car/truck, find your seat-belt holes with an awl, heat up a punch and melt through. Vice grip garage trick
Ain't no slop IN THAT connectio!
I love that is where your head is at! You'll get plenty of boxes, just visualize like most successful people 😂@williambryant5946
love the custom logo for the attachments
Did WB laser those out or did Matt send them, I wonder?
Look at Matt go!!!! That was slicker than a ribbon, Matt, the way you snatched up that bucket with the coupler!!
@@dcviper985WB burnt them out
Matt, showing the who step-by-step upgrade procedure is a totally first rate presentation. Thanks! Really great edting, too.
I appreciate that you paint your welds. Can't get a GC to do that to save my life despite construction drawings and specs
8:20 "It's like industrial-grade chistmas" - another memorable Diesel Creek quote. Had a good laugh on that. Thanks for sharing !
Grinding without glasses,only thing I seen you should have used. Just a reminder
Gotta start making a list of all them! Lol
Out of all 150 channels I watch this one got to be the best one in the group.
wow thanks!!
@@DieselCreek Two necessities for an excavator, a D4 catepiller and an accompanying F350 with a cummins with Duallies!!!
I agree.
Diesel creek first and as much as i love VGG it comes in second for me.
For me it's right next to "Watch Wes work" and "Marty T", they all post about once a week so between the 3 of them I can enjoy a nice machinery tinkering video every couple of days.
Matt... a tip.. if you are welding under the hydraulic rams, wrap the piston rod with tape or rags to prevent any weld splatter damaging the rod and messing up the seals.. 😊
Great tip! I do this too or coat it with grease that you can wipe off afterwards. Whichever is most readily available. Lol
I spent quite a few years fitting for PSM our local heavy equipment implement manufacturer. It was fun to see you do the install.
BSP = British Standard Pipe. It has a 33% greater proof pressure rating than JIC (8,000psi vs 6,000psi).
The only difference between a mam and a boy is the price of the toys!!! Your having way too much fun!! Keep the videos coming. (81 year old retired machinist who worked on printing presses. )
I am also 81 and can't wait to see his next video, I just purchased a 3500-pound Kymron excavator and I can't wait to start digging out a bunch of Ash stumps with it.
28yo and currently work on gravure,offset,stitchers and binders! I’ll probably be the last generation to do so…
Gotta love the "mam" typo 😂
Love that thumb. I would however suggest a manual shut off where you teed into the auxiliary line so you can still use other auxiliary equipment. As you are set up you would be feeding two things at the same time. Great work and a nice piece of kit though.
This confused me as well. I though the thumb would just plumb directly into the aux. Would you ever need the thumb and the aux working at the same time? If you connected an aux now would both it and the thumb work at the same time? very confused
I wondered the same thing and figured he'd just tie the thumb open, or pin it if there are holes for that.
Matt is a master at what he does! A fantastic teacher! Congratulations on 3/4 of a million subscribers! You deserve it.
Magic in start. Auotocar with frontfenders, when the digger enters the shop. Next frame, when digger comes around the Autocar, fenders are placed on a pallet. That Matt is truly an amazing man with many skills!!!
I didn’t even notice that myself 😂
And in the first shot, the old parts cleaner was there... Next shot the new one was installed!
Yeah, it’s fun to try and figure out what order these get filmed in based on stuff sitting around the shop.
Gotta hire a script supervisor to ensure continuity 😅
@@DieselCreek wish I would send you a donation don't want any item from your store don't need them but would. Like to help you out
After 45+ years as a Journeyman Industrial Machine Repairman, I totally agree with you on those fittings. JIC 37 deg and O ring port or flat flange. 👍👍👍
Fantastic work on the install Matt! Love the ingenuity when the directions were somewhat generic, especially with how clean you mounted the control box. Glad we could help make it happen! Wishing nothing but the best for the @dieselcreek channel
A hint on long small limbs. Grab 1/3 from the end - stuff the long side behind a tree and rotate and break the small tree at the point of the two trees. Drag out and re-bunch and off you go. 🤠
Just like Chris, on let's dig 18 does, really smooth at it, too! Matt will catch on in a few minutes of playtime with this new instrument of destruction! Also noticed that Chris just lifts stumps and drops them on the ground a couple of times to knock the dirt off them instead of trying to shake them. Gravity is a huge asset at times. Beautiful installation job, Matt! Very nice piece of equipment you got yourself there!
I was wondering how long it would take you to upgrade. Makes life so much easier!
The opposable thumb, a godsend. Have fun with your new dexterity. Thanks for taking time to share your work.
It’s what separates us from the rest of the animals, well, that and a little brain power.
Interestingly, having spent my whole life as a horseman I could argue that two aspects that might refute the brain power. 1) Horses have been on the planet for 50 million years and; , 2) I have never had anyone of the thousands of horses I have known treat me to the room service I treated them to everyday. Their willingness to allow humans on their backs is a perfect symbiotic relationship, almost as good as a thumb on a bucket. @@Hoaxer51
Love all the trouble of drawing square lines, and then when it's welded on at 19:47 it's all crooked anyway :) haha
Lines being installed going super smooth Matt nice 28:51 @Diesel Creek
BSP = British Standard Pipe. Extensively used across the globe for plumbing connections ( but not in North America).
We don’t need that communist shit.
Yes here in America too it is very common got to know what you're looking at biggest difference is 55 degree thread angle as opposed to 60° for American they appear to have rounded Crest and a rounded root radius the American thread is truncated flat.
just read the metric go world school so much Ezzor A 🤣 fixed
'm glad that your channel continues to grow larger. You've entertained us and shown us things that are new and interesting that most of us don't know about or have access to. I hope for continued success for you.
And his channel is clean and informative,I like it
I appreciate that!
there was some adult humor in the background in this video though
Sweet new Bucket and Thumb and Quick Coupler Matt 1:00 @Diesel Creek
Finally, you work on something that's newer and easier to work on and what an installation. You did a great job and that thumb is really functional. Keep up the great videos.
It’s fun getting to watch your shop and property come together. I also enjoy watching all the equipment/ dirt channels I watch come together and go on adventures. You, DP, and C+C. Even some let’s dig in there sometimes. It’s amazing watching such skilled operators and mechanics work. I might have learned a trick or two.
I watch a lot of let’s dig as well that guy is a great operator makes it look super easy
I’ve seen hydraulic thumbs do some next level stuff with a great operators. It will be a great addition to your arsenal
That's was a sweet install. The directions couldn't have been any better. New setup is going to be helpful on all kinds of ways.
im an operator but i do a lot of work on the side and i used to be a fulltime fabricator/ welder clamp the top down when you tac it the welds will cool and pull the top up as a weld cools it also shrinks thats why sometimes when you get something perfectly aligned or squared after you tac it on one side it moves a bit also burning hot enough it shouldnt really matter but its best to clean the weld area first like on the back side of the thumb that goes against the boom as well because when you just grind the outer sides your still leaving that paint underneath where the weld will penetrate and could still pull some impurities through but burning hot enough on that size metal it shouldnt hurt you just some tips ive learned over the years great video man!!
Yes!! Excellent advice and absolutely true.
@@Bad_CAT_itude3408 thank you sir and yeah man can never clean a weld area enough the cleaner the metal the stronger the weld especially mig and tig i normally grind paint off wire wheel it and acetone it to make sure i get as many impurities out as possible also very important to watch your heat and make sure you dont have it too cold or too hot effecting the strength of the metal or the weld and another thing i learned fabbing was you can never have enough clamps lol
Just in time for the Sunday morning coffee. Thanks Matt. The Diesel Creek badging is awesome!
You guys are spoilt, down here (🇦🇺) we don’t get Matt’s videos till late Sunday night!
@@peterharms3851Sunday afternoon here in Ireland😀
@@mikemcternan8249Think it depends when he drops the videos as I usually get them early on Saturday afternoon here in Belfast.
I hope the overhead shop cranes comes soon!
Great video as always Matt 1:07:55 @Diesel Creek
Great job Matt. Complete start to finish. What a first....
Yes, how cool!! My boring Sunday evening is saved! One hour and ten minutes of the best mechanic ever on KZhead 💪🏻🛠️ Matt, I love your content greetings from Germany
Haha I don’t know about that title but thank you!
@@DieselCreek I just find your videos so entertaining and educational and I take something from each of your videos that I can use for all my junk here in Germany 😂😂😂
Love the long one's! Who says size don't matter!😉😂 Thanks Matt!
Oh yeah This is going to be Good Always Awesome to see You got a new Video UP Matt 0:20 @Diesel Creek
One of these days I'd like to see you accomplish some of the delicate tricks I've seen done by operators. I'll bet the fans would love that. With that machine and the toys you just installed, I would bet you could have cleared your shop location twice as fast.
Are we hearing a house build? Exciting taking out the pink dotted trees and get it opened up!
That is a well engineered kit. Well documented, too. Makes it look easy. Well done.
Just a thought. The company I work for, had one of these couplers installed on a Hyundia machine. On that machine, when the bucket was curled all the way open, the bucket linkage hit the hose block. Your linkage may be different, but You may want to check the clearance, so you don't break a hose or fitting. Love the video.
That thumb, bucket and coupler combo turned that case into a weapon! Thanks for sharing the experience with us.
Nice job on the install! Coming from a 40 year Case mechanic. 9 years at Case Dealership.
Right on brother! I’m a Bobcat and Develon mechanic these days. Only thing I’d have done differently is added two diversion valves where he T’d into the auxiliary lines so he can run attachments and lock out the thumb. Other than that I’d say perfectly done.
Matt, you are one smooth operator! Nice fabrication SOLO, solid welding, plumbing and electrical installation and nice demonstration of working the Case!
Just spent my Sunday morning watching and enjoying Diesel Creek, without heat and electricity ( 80,000 residence without power in upstate New York! Nicely done, Matt!
Matt, Your doing a great service to the great Case High Ho by installing the thumb . It'll make the machine more versatile . Your tutorial on the installation of the new coupler and thumb ws😀😀 excellent .
That beep is pretty brutal 41:08
This for auto car : you can add extra radiator behind the original radiator for extra cooling instead of overheating.
Love seeing the excitement on your face. That thumb is gonna make everything a lot easier for you. Thank you for sharing.😊
Excellent video! Only one suggestion. Don't attach control boxes to glass! If you break it you will have the unenviable task of attempting to remove broken glass from the control box and if you miss one tiny piece you will eventually break the new glass over and over.
I really love sitting here in my easy chair watching you work on this old Stuff. But I have to stop and rest once in awhile cause it makes me tired, knowing all the pain I had working on it.😂😂❤❤
Holy cow! The old Bobcat made an appearance! I got to say your welding helmet reminds me of Evil Kinevel Great video Matt!! 👍👍
Yeah, I caught that too. Almost didn't recognize it without the steel tracks.
From a total novice at this type of thing, thanks Matt for taking the time to describe and show some of the detail for adding on accessories like the thumb and new bucket. Looking forward to more of these videos and how the accessories are used. 😊
Many years ago a thumb was an interesting novelty, a handy toy if you will. Today it is all but a must have option on an excavator.
Document it. I had to smile when I saw all the different pieces of equipment you used to clear the site.😊
That's a damn nice machine you got yourself there now, It's just missing some fluffy dice 😅
Amazing Diesel Creek video as usual! Keep it up! I love the vehicle accessories videos.
Glad you like them!
There was thumb-thing missing when you got it 😂 Thanks for showing us how it’s done 👍
🤣Industrial Grade Christmas🎄. Is that Pennsylvania math? You gotta do a video on your dad…he has got to be awesome! 😎What…no “CONTACT!”? Oooh, looks like the house build is coming…congrats Matt🎉
The Diesel Creek logo they put on the thumb was a nice touch!
Wow almost 750K subscribers😮 congratulations @Matt🎉 Your channel is doing well 👌🏻
Afternoon Matt watching from Edinburgh Scotland UK 🇬🇧 👏 👍 Great Video 📹 Matt 👍
Thanks 👍
Thumb is Awesome Matt And The quick Connect Is also Sweet Heck yeah that thumb swings wide Heck Yeah New Bucket Is Gorgeous Looks Grest on that machine Matt 57:04 @Diesel Creek
Excellent install Matt!!! I would definitely have to quiet that beep down from the WB controller though LOL
Matt! Make sure you drop the relief pressure of the aux circuit so that when you curl the bucket against the thumb it will bypass and not bend the thumb cylinder!
I was wondering about that.
Breakfast wouldn't be complete without a Diesel Creek video🤘 Have a great Sunday Matt👍
Right off the bat I see a bonus. That metal pallet under the new bucket looks very useful.
Congrats Matt on getting ur excavator parts-on and making it work better. looks cool..
Clearing trees? Must be time to build that dream home. Awesome😁
Poor trees
Like the way you laid out everything doing this job. Thanks for the video
Once you clear that area, it should be a good place for a home.
PLEASE BRING BACK THE INTRO MUSIC. Personally I hate youtube intros but those 6 notes from the supervillians seem pretty satisfying knowing the cont that they bring.
The only intro I don’t immediately fast forward! Love his.
He still does that intro too. Matt has three intro "styles," the "running over the camera," the "straight into the action," and the "drone shots with music."
@@SpawnofChaos yes we know. I’m campaigning for full theme song all the time. It’s too good!
It is neat how you have your logo on thumb
Great video Matt, thanks for the family-friendly video and the no-nonsense quality of work you do. You demonstrate excellence that should be emulated by so many people these days. Thank You and God bless you!
Yeah I was always told not to weld across the dipper arm. But I’ve welded all the way around stiff arm mounts without issue on 20 and 30t diggers. Nice work man
It’s always a good morning when you wake up and see a Diesel Creek video added.
I see the old bobcat and i expect to hear some of the older soundtrack music 😂
That welding job looks a lot better than some i have seen. Now she is ready to pick up some other objects.
That's a sweet machine. Very accurate fine controls and now with a thumb that can rip down trees or pickup a a bag of marshmallows.
9:03 Wow! You're a surgeon with the excavator! Impressive! 👍
I was good with the old one, this will take some getting used to
I’m loving videos about current projects getting done, rather than collecting future projects. That thing is going to be handy!
Love the video Matt on the Hydraulic coupler and the Thumb .
Thanks for the loss of commercials. Keep up the good work cheers.
Being an ex plant mechanic loved routing and fitting hydralics but i hated electrics just bought two t shirts to show off in Scotland keep up the amazing content
That thumb and bucket combo work great. Wunderbar!
Great video, Matt. Looking forward to many, many, more of this quality! Keep Smiling!
Pretty slick kit. Even i could install this one. Thanks for the great content Matt.
Cool! My first thought was 'good! now he can get on with killing trees!' Remember dream shop not done till the last tree hits the ground.
New home site?
Boy, MATT, you got the right setup! Heck, I feel like I could do this!!
Anytime Matt and his new toys come out is a good day. I love the excitement he gets!
When you were shaking the dirt out of those root balls from the trees, I was thinking that it might be the driest I’ve ever seen it there! Lol Nice job!
It’s just a dry part of the land
THANKS!
You're welcome!
You’re right on the fittings.
Matt lovely bucket and finger great job. This will make digging and moving thing much more easier. David and family from NEW ZEALAND
Thank you for purchasing a made in Canada bucket! It's nice that we still make something in Canada and haven't offshored.
TIL that Ohio is in Canada. Wait...
A great way to start off a Sunday morning. Thanks for these interesting and informative videos.
I really enjoy your longform videos. Thanks for posting! Great looking addition to your fleet!
Ha, love the opening credits. Getting fancy!
I installed a lot of hydraulic couplers on excavators when I worked for the dealer. Every one I ever installed came with instructions to not use the pins that come with the coupler to install to the stick because they are not hardened, and will damage the stick. You were supposed to reuse the pins that were on the manual coupler, and the pins that come with the hydraulic coupler are meant to be installed on a bucket.
Makes sense
I’ve never heard that but that’s what I did…. Except the thumb pin you don’t have a choice it’s long and you need that
Then why do they include pins at all?
@@dcviper985, For the pin that stays on/in the bucket.