Building New Caterpillar Diesel Engines and Running Old Junk Ones
2020 ж. 31 Қаз.
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Finishing the assembly of a 15.2 liter Cat diesel engine and running it on the shop floor, plus starting and running two other worn out ones.
Email: kt3406e@gmail.com
The only thing wrong with your content is there is never enough of it.
Yeah
That’s almost a good problem lol
@@johnhardasnails7464 hell that’s a bad problem
He actually has to work for a living . Still love what he puts up though.
@@ictdpowerstroke4591 Quality over quantity is the bestest problem that ever was.
This kid is one hell of a mechanic..... Not too many people would have that engine start on the second or third crank.Congrats...good work
If you can rig up one you can rig up any on a cat. Wouldn’t say he’s a hell of a mechanic. Just very consistent at one thing
@@tobywolf8639 Give credit where credit is due. He's one hell of a mechanic.
@Toby Wolf No matter what HE ISONE HELL OF A MECHANIC.......
@@tobywolf8639 you must be new around here, give his other videos a watch.
Some people just cant stand complements... thats a gorgeous build and he’s funny to watch and obviously good at what he does with no self aggrandizing needed. Keep it up brother!
Lets see....you're completely self taught, humble and have a good sense of humor.....that's actually a rare combination in this world. Keep the great vids coming! ;-)
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4 joke piece of shit and i would love to destroy it i fucking hate 4 jokes!
And he's hot. But the shirt never comes off which is a little disappointing.
@@johnrauner2515 wtf
Self taught is about it
Perhaps I'm odd, but there is something really satisfying about watching oil get poured into a new engine. :)
Mmmm pancakes
Imagine it getting poured all over yourself 😂
Something's satisfying about hearing one run too.
@@pettttson I've come close. One day was helping a guy repair a hydraulic system and ended up getting showered in hydraulic fluid...
@@baileycoalson3231 Completely agree!
I can relate to this guy and his honesty! “getting ready to clean the blue shit off this cam “!!!!!! Couldn’t have said it any better!
Lol I chuckled at that, we call it smurf g!zz and cat gets a little carried away with it on their reman components.
He took the words right out of my mouth!!!
i think its called layout die... it could be ground away to show hi-lo-spots..the part was totally coated with it, so its fair to say they were checking the part for size, runount, trueness, with witness marks it reveals
@@seekingtko3146 I believe it was grease to keep it from rusting, lay out die is a thin liquid that would dry.
@@Ihbinder14 I can confirm it is grease. I work for a CAT dealer and we get parts in like that all the time. You can't NOT get it on you no matter what you do...unless you make the intern take it to the parts washer. ;)
I am old enough to be your grandfather, and I take my hat off to you. I have supported a number of young people who took their own paths, some with success, others not so much so. It would be naive for everyone to think they can follow in your footsteps. You obviously have an unusual talent for what you do and if not unique, it is quite unusual. Many young people try to teach themselves a trade and wind up making a mess of things or becoming a hack.
This young man is a helluva technician with an incredible attention to details. I was not expecting to hear that he was self-taught with NO formal training whatsoever. Huge props man! Love the channel, just wish you showed more of the actual assembly processes.
Trial by fire is usually the one you want working on your anything, mechanical, electrical, household or anything else. I've seen more failure on test drive, came apart or straight fell out and issues that no one can seem to figure out or find caused from following "the book" "the instructions" or "the contract".
Most people that are self taught are normally the best people
Been my experience the self taught mechanics are the best ones.
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@@mrmtn37 You might want to direct your response to the channel. Not reply to a comment without tagging anyone/anything. Edit: I guess it doesn't matter since you went through and spammed every comment with that same reply.
21 years on the rails as an EN so far for me . I hate it every day. You did the right thing leaving after 4 years brother. Enjoy your channel!!
It's not too late to leave
@@tlent55 Really? lol! It's to late to ditch the retirement as I have to many years in already. Love being an engineer just not the bullshit that goes with it
@@buffalojoe1970 I worked at NS on a tie gang and left after a year, never looked back.
If you think being being a NS Engineer sucks, try being an intermodal driver in the NS Chicago 47th street yard where the terrain is like bombed out roads in WWII...!!
@@michaeldunagan7838 and you are lucky to still be alive.
Sounds pretty good for over a million miles.
I worked at Caterpillar. Started in the shop. Moved through various positions and spent 16 years in the Engine Division. Worked on the 3208/3406 rod lines. Made the first 3406 rods for the tech center. Very high tolerances on them. Became a supervisor eventually. Worked closely with the assembly lines. Amazing engines.
He’s a genius with CATS, the way he goes about his engineering work and problem solving is astounding…EXEMPLARY!👊
Great to watch you turn a tired Cat into a mean Cat!
As a long time industrial equipment mechanic, I appreciate the attention detail you put into your rebuilds. I Have not seen many who mark their bolts as the go through each step of the build. If I ever needed a big Cat engine built I would absolutely look into having you do one for me.
Who TF gave this a thumbs down...... meet me on the play ground at 3 clock. Great content bro, always enjoy getting your notifications
The...only cat parts are good parts fan boys..😂
I have theory youtube does this automatically to push 'good ol boys' down. If he came out as gay or somthing he'd be youtube spotlight.
It's the cummapart cheerleaders
Proof that there are at least 7 massive ass holes in every thousand 😂
@@disconductorder Now theres a thought !
Dude!!! Love your narration!!!! That deadpan delivery is awesome!!!
Dude, I know you’re a busy young man, but wish it wasn’t so long in between videos. This is so detailed and truly quality content. Loved the homage to the one legged Canadian and VGG with the lone wolf 6000. Hope to see ya soon.
Haha love peg and derek mint guys
Keep in mind that making videos like his can be rather time consuming. The work he does can be very time consuming also.
@@mee247 Indeed it is. I am also a heavy truck mechanic.
@@DieselDoc78 How much do you weigh?
@@droceretik right around 360. I’m a heavy truck mechanic AND a fat bastard.
Thanks for sharing some background i appreciate your work
I like how honest this guy is and that he tries to give the most content he can with what he has while getting his shit done
Truck engines don't get any more entertaining than this. Love it. Great content. Great presentation. One of my favourite channels.
I gotta say that I wasn't expecting that old motor to fire up and run like it did. That's impressive
You said you didn't have anything left to do to that pretty rebuilt one, yes you do have something left to do. SEND IT TO ME!!!lol. Beautiful job. And don't forget to show what you found out on the no oil pressure one. Always enjoy your vids.
It's awesome to see the pride and craftsmanship that you put into each and every one of your Engine builds that you do. You should build a nice looking machine. Keep up the great work thanks for sharing ...😎
Glad to see another video. Is this the way a train crew operates a deadman ? The humor is off the chart !!
I freaking miss these great engines! Never seen a video like this before, straight to the action, no bull. Didn't even feel like a 25 min video. You've earned a new subscriber. My friend👏👍
I'm in awe of your knowledge of these engines, you are a very talented mechanic have a great day.
"Its got a fuel line on it, or whats left of it anyway" haha I was waiting for the second half.
Fixing things is so gratifying. Thanks for sharing history towards the end.
Nice video. I really enjoyed the shot of you knocking the liner in from inside the block.
I like how he has a “full stop” cadence of speaking.
That old cat 🐈 sounded good for being junk
The startup on that thing sounded great
Fired right up
Sounded better than the rebuilt one
Humble person that does all the work with love. Impressive work. I'm never fed up seeing your videos with all the genuine explanation!!
These guys are doctors of Diesel engines! The level of skill and knowledge is amazing!
One of the very few youtube channels that puts out videos that I watch start to finish as soon as you post them..aaand watch a couple more times later on. Keep it up man!
You sir are a very talented craftsman!
That’s one slick looking engine all painted up.
Yes, I really like this guys channel. He is so honest with no bull shit and actually knows what he is talking/doing. Smart kid!
It sure is fun to watch a man who's learned the trade from the bootstraps up... Damn.. Good on ya, sir..
Don’t know to much about Diesel engines But I like watching you get her done 😎 Mom always said The only thing that beats failure is not trying keep up the good work .
Nice to see IPD is still improving things, that exhaust manifold looks interesting also, thanks for keeping us up to date with these things and what your doing.
Them steedspeeds are real popular in the Cummins civilian truck world. Interested to hear how they do commercial.
SteedSpeed makes good shit. Had no clue they were doin stuff in the big boy world though far as commercial engines.
I had a steed speed on my acert 3 years no problem
@@Rocketogre had one on my 3406e... spools a little faster and lowers the egt too....1 thick piece of machined steel, no warping, leaking or cracking.
Fantastic video mate, so good seeing and hearing you share your great knowledge on these CAT engines when working on them.
I enjoy these video's so much. Thanks for producing them. Appreciate the biography too.
A highly motivated self starter who clearly knows a thing or two about D power, and is pretty damn funny as well. Love the channel brother.
Beautiful build. Be proud of yourself young fella. You've found your calling.
I love your attention to detail that shows that you are a true professional at your craft. 👍👍
Love this guys videos and watching him tear them down and put it back together
I am always amazed how those CAT engines start nd run so smooth, I always expect them to have mad Vibrations on the ground without the engine mounts.
I have watched so many of this man's videos I want to buy a cat and strip it down lol then try and rebuild it just from the service manual and this man's videos. I bet it's possible.
Don’t go ruining a good cat block ... they ain’t making them anymore
Literally the only videos I watch from beginning to end.
I look forwards to every video you make, I feel like I learn something every time. Thanks you for making more!
You made a good move, I was bored watching that 1 minute clip of train. Couldn’t image doing that for 40 years
I think these videos are wonderful. KT3406E is a superb mechanic, really knows his stuff and is delight to watch and listen to. I'm also very envious of his magnificent workspace/playground! It can't be easy making these videos as you're trying to do your job, but me and 77K+ others are really glad that you do. Thanks, Chris from London UK.
Nice view of the liners install 👌
Love the video and your and respect your journey about finding something you like to do and followed it. Much respect.
I always enjoy your videos. You do great work. I've learned so much about these big engines from the videos you post. Thanks!
Awesome as always.Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.
Great job on rebuild and great video!!! plus your intro about yourself on rebuilding engines was very well said.
Good to know you and ole peg know about each other. Y’all are my favorite channels
Mad respect for you KT! I very much enjoy your channel! I was already following MulletBreak since I’m a huge fan of Peg. Keep on keeping on! Thanks for all the great info!
Nice work sending that ol truck at the start on the gravel 👍
That's how I got started. Worked in the shop for a local trucking company. Worked on 3406B,C, and E motors. Been in maintenance ever since...33years
"It's got the wrong fuel filter but that should work"🤣 so how did you go about getting your shop and equipment, self taught,and self built. Lovveeeeee it
Finally!!! I wish you would posts more video's They are one of my top 3 favorites!!! Keep up the great work!!!!
Thanks for the video. Always a pleasure to watch you work on the cats 🐈⬛
This young man is the embodiment of American spirit and ingenuity. Mad respect!!
💪🏿💪🏿 I just bought a 3406E in a 1996 FLD 120 and this is really cool that you do these type of videos!
I would love to spend a month with this dude and get to know how to rebuild engines
The brass washer is a classy solution. Felt washers are cheap so I can see why a manufacturer would use them over thousands of liners, but your fix makes perfect sense from a machinist POV where brass is often used to protect parts.
There's a different low frequency sound that comes off of the Cats that sound fantastic. NOICE! Love it!
Just found your channel buddy, very impressive and enjoyable stuff. I also just left my railroad career two weeks ago but to work for CAT; something I’ve always loved being around and I’m proud to work in the heavy equipment world. I worked for not one but two railroads and I just had enough and decided it wasn’t worth the 40 years myself; I’m very thankful for my experience there and it taught me a lot but I am so excited for the new chapter ahead, doing something I’ve always genuinely enjoyed! Subscribed for sure, keep the inspiration coming! 🔧
You Sir do a excellent job narrating your steps Awsome to see your hard work. Wished I had your knowledge on those engines would have loved to have known another trade. Be Safe
I usually watch some pretty low key tube stuff........my buddy and i can fix pretty much anything. Ive got two engineering degrees, and he dropped out of RISD. This has become my second favorite channel next to some guy that fixes outboard motors on boats down in Australia. Both brilliant mechanics/physicist type "kids". Both truly understand the machine they work on. Too bad we dont have any doctors like these guys these days.
1 million mile engine!! Sounds great even before reworking it
Glad to see your back and still around. Interesting story. Pretty damn impressive. Your channel and work make me want to go out and buy an old cat powered Peterbuilt and have you rebuild the engine. 🤔
Love the videos man, I'm a Cummins guy been working for them for 4 years now but learning about CAT's
Self taught and made it work for you. Good job and good to see you didn't waste your life and talent inside a truck or locomotive. Keep up the good work.
That one piece exhaust manifold looks cool. I bet it will look even cooler when its sitting out of the way so you can tap out the sheared off studs.
“This hillbilly i bought it off of” lmao i spit my drink 😂😂
I have always said the thing that separates the men from the boys is the ability to teach yourself.
This guy is a amazing mechanic. No telling how many he's rebuilt.
Always like watchin your teardowns and builds. Thanks
Great video. I know who I’m calling when I need a rebuild.
Thanks for another great video! Always great content to go with my lunch break 🔥😎🤟🏻btw those steed speed manifolds are AWESOME, iVe got one on my personal truck and the fit, finish and flow performance out of those is outstanding compared to an oem manifold.
2ws is my favorite Cat engine. Great job on the engine build. Your a great craftsman.
Something really nice about the atmosphere in your garage on a rainy night. The world outside sucks but there you are being productive in your own place.
If we’re lucky someday on a VGG video, maybe Derek will say “I wonder what KT3406E is doin today”. THAT would be bitchin’.
I thought “I’ve got my lone wolf 600, or whatever he calls it” was a vgg reference lol. Nice
That’s a good sounding cat!
Great video - engine looks super. Thanks for including us!
Oh that engine is so beautiful and sound mean! Good job, really like your honesty and how you work
Man I sure do love your vids man. Makes me want to get into 3406s so badly.
Trucking has changed there's going to fewer and fewer of these model Cats and I know I've been running a Cat for 17 years.
Keep on keepin on. You have a helluva channel.
Reminds me of my younger days running around a caterpillar dealership.
Ain't no better feeling then cranking a fresh rebuild a couple cranks and it firing up
Awesome video’s, keep um coming
Here I was just wondering what you'd been up to lately.
I worked for the RR for 23 years with most of it behind the throttle and I liked it but it's not for everyone. You obviously like what you're doing and are a good mechanic so it was the right move for you. I enjoy watching your videos and look forward to more great content. Keep up the good work!
Nice shop. Thanks for the vid.
I see Ziptiesnbiasplies is friends with Mullet Break Motorsports. Deboss Garage is a good channel also
Lone Wolf 6000, VGG reference.
Dude you’re one hell of a mechanic man I watch ur videos all the time I’m learning how to work on Diesel engines always had the passion for it keep up the awsome work buddy I learn a lot watching ur videos
some people can go to school and not learn anything worth shit, some people can bypass and learn everything hands-on, props to you sir. I work with a lot of the former as a mechanical engineer and always appreciate the latter. Your vids are fantastic too, both for content and just the deadpan delivery.