Tearing OFF "Old Red's" TERRIBLE UnderCarriage ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 8

Now it's time to tackle the 3rd of 3 MAJOR issues with this Old TrackCavator, the WORN OUT UNDERCARRIAGE!

This OLD undercarriage has not been an easy part of the project, MAINLY because MANY of the parts that I don't have extra's of have been difficult to find affordably or even at all!

Have NO fear, this will NOT stop me from getting "Old Red" back together so we can get him into the dirt again!

In this video we will:
0:00 - Recap
1:11 - Safely Jacking up the BACK of the 22,000lb Track loader
2:32 - Unloading Timbers
3:42 - Removing Nails & Scraping LEAD Paint
4:53 - Safely Positioning the Bucket
8:20 - Removing the Track
17:46 - Removing the Track Roller Frame
20:39 - Talking about a Journal Jack
22:33 - Oiling the Journal Jack
25:18 - Jacking up the FRONT of the Track loader w/ the Journal Jack
26:20 - Back to Removing the Track Roller Frame
27:18 - BEATING off the Roller Frame
28:49 - Removing the Front Idler Wheel
29:40 - Pulling out the Roller Frame with a Forklift
31:30 - Flipping the Track Over
33:02 - Removing the Outer Final Drive
42:00 - Preparing to Remove the WORN OUT Drive Sprocket
44:15 - Pumping up the Porta Power to Pull Off the Sprocket
45:06 - The Puller CAME LOOSE!
45:23 - Making a Relief Cut with the Oxy Acel Torch
46:00 - The Bad Sprocket EXPLODES Off!!!
47:00 - Discussing the Final Drive Issue
48:31 - Walk Around an OLD Cat 941 in the WOODS
50:07 - Next up / Can YOU Help?

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

Would you be interest in owning an old track link or track pad from Old Red? I am planning to offer them as memorabilia in order to help raise some funds to put toward some of the MAJOR things this old CAT tractor needs. If so, send me an email salvageworkshop@gmail.com!

OLD RED Needs:
ALL New hydraulic hoses, Both track chains, Both upper track rollers, Front idler pins & bushings, All new final drive bearings & seals, Both track tension adjusters, The head gasket, All new belts, All new fluids, Bucket shanks & teeth, New seat, Custom built ROPS / FOPS to stay safe when pushing trees over!

The parts machine just didn't have it all! I'm sure I'm missing some things, but you get the picture, and I want to get this machine up and going PROPERLY, and it will make for some GREAT content!!

So if you'd be interested in helping out, please leave me a comment letting me know, or send me an email at salvageworkshop@gmail.com, I truly appreciate it!

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

PART 4
Will the Bucket work PROPERLY after 20+ Years? ~ 1950's Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 4
https://youtu.be/3-NxkOjgnWw

PART 5
Fixing Hydraulic Problems ~ I Rescued TWO TraxCavators ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 5
https://youtu.be/xijBLx7Jrgc

PART 6
Finally MOVING the Track Loader to Salvage Workshop ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 6
https://youtu.be/ogJKfZmlt24

PART 7
FIRST Wash in 64 Years... or Something!?! ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 7
https://youtu.be/7Zci84aJJT4

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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Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support!

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