Ol’ SARGE aka BIG RED thread

[Sammconn]

Chief, you know we're right...
 

[stlaser]

 

Good job, I think that's as close to speechless as I have ever witnessed!

 

[KensAuto]

Don, I don't profess to be a hydraulic expert, but usually when you have a sudden pressure drop (not complete loss) it means the pressure release valve, or pressure regulator, either gauled, or has debris causing the cup/piston to hang open. This happens with power steering pumps on cars...same principle. If it was seals or something worn, it would in theory, have been a gradual loss of hydro power.

[Flyin6]

Good job, I think that's as close to speechless as I have ever witnessed!

 

Not true Shawn!

If I fire Sam for his collusion with the "Bad people" here, think what it will do to international relations. He's an eskimo, or a polar bear or something like that!

[Flyin6]

Ken, you may be onto something. Thing is, what if it has never produced proper pressure???

I have in the past, thought it should have more power, and just dismissed it all, thinking it is just old technology.

Anyway, I ran the next set of tests.

This test involves running the engine at maximum RPM (2200 RPM ish...Can't tell exactly, the pointer end of the tach needle broke off some time ago!)
With the revs up, you raise the loader arms and try to roll back at the same time.

If it does both at the same time, it indicates an issue with the main pressure control valve.

But it acted differently. I'd be raising it, and observing 680 psi pressure then when I then also tried to roll the bucket back, the loader would stop rising, and the bucket would curl back until it hit the stops, then the loader would continue to rise.

The loader will not rise to full height any longer.

[Flyin6]

The super helpful folks at Case sent me this diagram to proceed with to the next step:

[stlaser]

Good job, I think that's as close to speechless as I have ever witnessed!

 

Not true Shawn!

If I fire Sam for his collusion with the "Bad people" here, think what it will do to international relations. He's an eskimo, or a polar bear or something like that!

Uh, you were more speechless at some point & I witnesssed it? I call bs, need pics or at least link to thread and post #....

[Flyin6]

Good job, I think that's as close to speechless as I have ever witnessed!

 

Not true Shawn!

If I fire Sam for his collusion with the "Bad people" here, think what it will do to international relations. He's an eskimo, or a polar bear or something like that!

Uh, you were more speechless at some point & I witnesssed it? I call bs, need pics or at least link to thread and post #....

Well, guess I'll pick a better battle to fight
I'll throw in the towel for this one...this time.

Survive to fight another day and all that ;-))

[Flyin6]

Current status:

[JR]

OK, just buy the other hotrod,,,,,,,,,,,

[TexasRedNeck]

Maybe he can drag SqD down there next to it so they can keep each other company?


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[JR]

Maybe he can drag SqD down there next to it so they can keep each other company?


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They are painted the same. One season of growing and they will be lost!

[cj7ox]

I feel a disturbance in the Force.........



Someone, somewhere, is thinking about a full blown "oil change" on a bulldozer named Sarge.

 

[Flyin6]

I feel a disturbance in the Force.........



Someone, somewhere, is thinking about a full blown "oil change" on a bulldozer named Sarge.

 

You have no idea! ;-0

[cj7ox]

I feel a disturbance in the Force.........



Someone, somewhere, is thinking about a full blown "oil change" on a bulldozer named Sarge.

 

You have no idea! ;-0

Let me see if I can guess at the punch list:

1) Turret ring on top suitable for most common crew served weapons (with pintle, and spall shield) and CROWS system
2) Custom trailer with cartridge based MICLIC system (5 charges) for quickly clearing firebreaks (and minefields)
3) Commo shelf with both military and COTS communications systems to cover the spectrum from FM thru Satellite
4) Computer system with GPS add-on and wi-fi for navigation and mobile updates on RMTWS
5) Performance add-ons to improve the vehicle's horsepower to sufficient levels that it can push dirt at 45mph, minimum
6) Custom cab that is bullet proof up to .50 BMG, and mine resistant
7) Custom seating with 5 point harness, and with shock absorbing mounts that will absorb the G-load typical with IED/Mine strikes
8) Custom radio with loud speakers to blare out Ride of the Valkyries and warn any Hajis to avoid you like the plague (doubles as mobile platform to spread the word during spiritual retreats)
9) Armored hydraulic lines capable of surviving nuclear detonation (or 48 hours constant abuse by BigD)
10) Primary, secondary, and tertiary hydraulic pump set-ups to ensure constant operations (or 48 hours constant abuse by BigD)
11) Anti-missile system
12) Reactive armor

That's just off the top of my head. LOL

[Flyin6]

I feel a disturbance in the Force.........



Someone, somewhere, is thinking about a full blown "oil change" on a bulldozer named Sarge.

 

You have no idea! ;-0

Let me see if I can guess at the punch list:

1) Turret ring on top suitable for most common crew served weapons (with pintle, and spall shield) and CROWS system
2) Custom trailer with cartridge based MICLIC system (5 charges) for quickly clearing firebreaks (and minefields)
3) Commo shelf with both military and COTS communications systems to cover the spectrum from FM thru Satellite
4) Computer system with GPS add-on and wi-fi for navigation and mobile updates on RMTWS
5) Performance add-ons to improve the vehicle's horsepower to sufficient levels that it can push dirt at 45mph, minimum
6) Custom cab that is bullet proof up to .50 BMG, and mine resistant
7) Custom seating with 5 point harness, and with shock absorbing mounts that will absorb the G-load typical with IED/Mine strikes
8) Custom radio with loud speakers to blare out "Jump" by Van Halen and warn any Hajis to avoid you like the plague (doubles as mobile platform to spread the word during spiritual retreats)
9) Armored hydraulic lines capable of surviving nuclear detonation (or 48 hours constant abuse by BigD)
10) Primary, secondary, and tertiary hydraulic pump set-ups to ensure constant operations (or 48 hours constant abuse by BigD)
11) Anti-missile system
12) Reactive armor

That's just off the top of my head. LOL

I feel a disturbance in the Force.........



Someone, somewhere, is thinking about a full blown "oil change" on a bulldozer named Sarge.

 

You have no idea! ;-0

Corrected it...Other than that,
NVG Lighting, rest is a good list!

[Flyin6]

^^^^ Actually accidentally, buggered it all up...

[KensAuto]

Sean I think you mistyped on #9 and #10....that or you have a wicked sense of humor (48hrs without destruction...gotta be kidding, right?) bahaha

[Sammconn]

I also thought 48 hours was generous.
But I like the list!

[Bigdave_185]

Doesn’t our military already make bulletproof dozers.   I am pretty sure I have seen photos.  Just buy a surplus one of those


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[Nate]

those are not for sale dave, and they are more hanger queens than anything else.

[cj7ox]

I also thought 48 hours was generous.
But I like the list!

Sean I think you mistyped on #9 and #10....that or you have a wicked sense of humor (48hrs without destruction...gotta be kidding, right?) bahaha

LOL! Yeah, I was being generous, but goals should exceed expectations, right?

[EL TATE]

Chief, I tried to quote, but accidentally deleted your post:

"You guys are hard on me, I'm off to my safe space..."

I was going to say you take as much time as you need there little snowflake, but no I just have to say, "my bad".

[stlaser]

those are not for sale dave, and they are more hanger queens than anything else.

Prime time use would have been that conflict called Vietnam. You could have lined up a couple thousand side by side & just pushed being that country is so narrow.....

[Nate]

Can we get an update on ol' Sarge please?

[Bigdave_185]

Sold to a commie in California to dig holes for stay at home law violators lol


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[cj7ox]

Yeah, I'm kinda interested on how far he got on my proposed punch list. That was a good one!

[Flyin6]

OK, here's the drift

Sarge has been sold to a great new owner

First we had it taken to the Case dealer to have the low pressure hydraulic problem troubleshot and repaired.

Just as we all envisioned, it was just a blown out O-ring in a secondary control valve.

To insure the new owner would not have any problems going forward (or backward...ha-ha-ah) I had the primary and both secondary control valves completely overhauled. It cost me some money, but this adventure with Sarge is more of a relationship than a business deal. We all watched that old machine turn into a worker. We watched it clear off hundreds of trees, build multiple pads, widen a road, dig a pond, and clear an area downhill of where I will someday plant a house.

I learned on that old machine. I watched my boys countless times sitting on the steel roof, and I drove my grand children through trees with it. I built memories all over, and then it finished its major work and it became time for it to move on.

And that part of the story is pretty interesting too as it turns out.

Some years ago a vacancy came up on the local fire department board. The county Judge executive called and asked if I would take the position. He explained that I would be filling some big shoes. You see a powerful and well known pastor had held that seat for quite some time, and his wise counsel was both respected and sought after. I took that job, and then became an officer of the board where I sit to this day. Following the fulfillment of the gentleman's term, I was reappointed, and recently reappointed again.

The gentleman who purchased Sarge is the son of a powerful and well known pastor. Some years ago his dad suddenly passed on. He was a respected member of the local fire department board!

The business partner of the gentleman who purchased Sarge is the son of my pastor at that time. He was someone I cared for very much, Dr. Tim Alexander

Now you know the rest of the story...

[Farmer Jon]

Sounds like he went on to a good home.

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[JR]

Almost sounds like when a child leaves home.

[cj7ox]

Well, if you're going to force an old NCO into retirement, at least you made sure he went to a good home. Honestly, Old Sarge was probably tired of being ridden hard and abused by a crotchety old Warrant. He probably sees his new home as a chance to escape the lash, and be appreciated for once! LOL!


Glad Sarge went to good home. It's interesting how relationship strings weave in and out of our lives. So many connections through time!

[Flyin6]

Well, if you're going to force an old NCO into retirement, at least you made sure he went to a good home. Honestly, Old Sarge was probably tired of being ridden hard and abused by a crotchety old Warrant. He probably sees his new home as a chance to escape the lash, and be appreciated for once! LOL!


Glad Sarge went to good home. It's interesting how relationship strings weave in and out of our lives. So many connections through time!

That human relational thing is interesting. If you think about it, it sort of turns mankind into a fabric of sorts. I read somewhere where most people are no more than three connections from anyone else. You know a buddy who's uncle saved a lieutenant who is your commanding general...stuff like that

The scary part is that is connects all of us to Hillary!

YIKES!

[JR]

That makes Ken happy,,,,,,,,,,,

[cj7ox]

The scary part is that is connects all of us to Hillary!

YIKES!

Well, we are most probably connected to someone she has "suicided", so yeah.