Will the Bucket work PROPERLY after 20+ Years? ~ 1950's Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 4

"Old Red," my 1956 Caterpillar Traxcavator still hasn't had the Bucket / Loader arm working AT ALL. So it's time to work on the hydraulics so we can actually USE this machine for what it was designed to do... WORK!

In this video we will:
- Repair a wobbly track
- Fixing a loose upper track roller
- Preparing the Hydraulic Cylinders
- Investigating the Hydraulic System
- Cutting up a fallen tree with a chainsaw
- Taking "Old Red" for Drive
- Operating the Bucket & Loader arm for the first time in 20+
- BLOWING a Hydraulic hose & replacing it
- & MORE

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Check out the FULL playlist for the Caterpillar 955 TraxCavator Here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2euoM5oaW5A&list=PLYawuZlnembvbs8xSQBFADHZkvCQIlG01

PART 1
Will it START?!? ~ 1950's Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 1 ~ Starting the Pony Motor!
https://youtu.be/MlN9gqQtTs8

PART 2
Will the DIESEL Start & DRIVE? ~ 1950's Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 2 ~ Forgotten for 20+ YEARS
https://youtu.be/3S5Hn23dT0Q

PART 3
IT LEAKS & Runs HOT! ~ 1950's Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 3 ~ Restoring the Cooling System
https://youtu.be/1keXKvElHG4

DISCOVERY Of the Caterpillar 955 TraxCavator
Rescuing Old Iron Episode 4 ~ Red's Farm:
https://youtu.be/2euoM5oaW5A

If you haven't seen the video where we DISCOVERED this Old Beast, then you should also check that one out as well! You'll be able to see exactly where this old beast has been living for all these years!

Throughout this project we'll pay tribute to it's previous owner Red & those before him that truly knew how to maintain and operate such a cool old machine like this!

I'll show you that OLD machines CAN be a LOT of work, EXTREMELY frustrating at times, but once running properly, an INCREDIBLE amount of fun!!

I recently discovered this 60+ year old Caterpillar Traxcavator at an old chicken farm, and the owners have honored me with the privilege of bringing it back to life, and then putting it BACK TO WORK!

Join me as I take you along on my journey through the many ups and downs of this project! I feel honored to be taking on this project, and I truly hope you enjoy the process and progress as we get this OLD CAT to ROAR once again

Please enjoy! I know I did!

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If you have any suggestions, questions, or comments, please leave them below!

Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support!

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