Do you every have to fix something before you can even start working on the task at hand? Well, that's where I'm at here with this WINCH!

So now that the undercarriage is off, I want to go pickup the additional track roller frames that came with the machine so I can pick the best one for "Old Red"! Unfortunately the winch that I want to use to retrieve them isn't currently working!

We'll start by diagnosing, fully cleaning , & repairing the winch. Then we'll head back out to "Old Red's" Farm and rescue some more parts for the track loader! We'll also salvage a few other things to repurpose or put back to work!

Most of the projects I take on usually require a LOT of work that isn't always DIRECTLY related to accomplishing the task I set out to complete! I look at it like it's just another part of the journey, and therefore it's just as much a part of the project as anything else! That's why I included repairing this winch in "Old Red's" Saga! I truly hope you enjoy the video!

Lot's More from "Old Red" to come VERY soon!

In this video we will:
0:00 Winch Problems
1:22 Testing the Winch Solenoids
5:16 Replacing the Bad Solenoid
7:31 ReTesting the Solenoids
8:05 WILL IT WORK?
9:09 Removing the Electric Motor
11:58 Tearing apart the Motor
16:29 Cleaning the Motor & Replacing the Bearings
22:11 Inspecting the Gearing
24:03 Reassembling the Motor Gearing & Brake
26:19 Putting the Motor Back Together
29:25 Tidying up the Wiring Harness
30:11 DRUMROLL!!!
31:40 Heading out to RESCUE TraxCavator Parts
31:54 Trailer Winch Setup
32:40 Moving Stuff!
33:24 Winch Setup
34:43 FINALLY Using the Winch!
38:42 Making Room for the Loader & Bucket
39:20 Failing to get the Loader & Bucket
41:05 Will the TRUCK move it?
42:35 Unloading the Salvaged Parts & STUFF!

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Check out the FULL playlist for the Caterpillar 955 TraxCavator Here:
   • 1950's CATERPILLAR 955 TraxCavator ~ ...  

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 you'd be interested in helping out and / or Owning a piece of "Old Red", please leave me a comment letting me know, or send me an email at [email protected], I truly appreciate it!

PART 1
Will it START?!? ~ 1950's Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 1 ~ Starting the Pony Motor!
   • Will the PONY Motor START?!? ~ Part 1...  

PART 2
Will the DIESEL Start & DRIVE? ~ 1950's Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 2 ~ Forgotten for 20+ YEARS
   • Will the DIESEL Start & DRIVE? ~ Part...  

PART 3
IT LEAKS & Runs HOT! ~ 1950's Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 3 ~ Restoring the Cooling System
   • The Radiator's ALL CRACKED up... I Gu...  

PART 4
Will the Bucket work PROPERLY after 20+ Years? ~ 1950's Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 4
   • Will the Bucket even WORK after 20+ Y...  

PART 5
Fixing Hydraulic Problems ~ I Rescued TWO TraxCavators ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 5
   • I Rescued TWO TraxCavators ~ Fixing H...  

PART 6
Finally MOVING the Track Loader to Salvage Workshop ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 6
   • Finally MOVING the Track Loader BACK ...  

PART 7
FIRST Wash in 64 Years... or Something!?! ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 7
   • FIRST Wash in 64 Years... or Somethin...  

PART 8
Removing the TERRIBLE UnderCarriage ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 8
   • Removing the TERRIBLE UnderCarriage ~...  

DISCOVERY Of the Caterpillar 955 TraxCavator
Rescuing Old Iron Episode 4 ~ Red's Farm:
   • 1950's CATERPILLAR 955 TraxCavator ~ ...  

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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