Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
The old Cat dozer FINALLY earned a FULL service with new oils, filters, and quite a few other maintenance items! So today we'll dive into all the service it needs as well as a few other side quests as we prep this old dozer for it's return voyage to the dirt it's been missing for over 25+ years!
The old dozer is getting REALLY close to being ready to take to the proving grounds and test on it!
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This is my 1970's Caterpillar D3 LGP Bulldozer named "Alester"... It has a 6 way blade, wide tracks, and is powered by a Caterpillar 3204 diesel engine. The machine is in fairly good shape considering it's lack of care over the last decade and a half, but it does have some major issues that we're working through one step at a time!
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0:00 - Previously on "Alester" the Baby Bull Dozer Project!
2:45 - Making a PLAN
3:35 - Changing the Engine Oil & Filter
10:37 - Changing the Fuel Filter
11:57 - Replacing the WATER in the Engine with Antifreeze
15:50 - Changing the Oil in the Final Drives
18:34 - Fixing the Oil Leak Behind the Dash Board
27:54 - Fixing the Parking Brake Latch on the Lathe
37:18 - Replacing the Bevel Gear Oil & Greasing the ONLY 2 Grease Zerks on the Machine
44:14 - Making New Battery Cables, Fixing the Battery Box, & Mounting the Battery
1:23:00 - Installing a New Seat
1:28:25 - We'd Appreciate Prayers for my Father in Law
1:32:58 - Looking for YOUR Thoughts on a Situation!
1:44:45 - Adjusting the Valves on the Caterpillar 3204 Diesel Engine
1:50:13 - Soldering the Brass Radiator Badge Back onto the Radiator
1:52:07 - Replacing the Air Filters & Fixing the Air Box
1:58:11 - Installing the Rear Body Panels, Exhaust Pipe, & Air Filter Box
2:04:44 - Adding Covers to the Belly Pans & Reinstalling them on the Machine
2:10:31 - Straightening the Bent Hitch
2:16:36 - Thanks for all YOUR Support... We Truly Appreciate it!
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If you have any suggestions, questions, or comments, please leave them below or contact us by email at: salvageworkshop@gmail.com
Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support!
#bulldozer #caterpillar #SalvageWorkshop
The old Cat dozer FINALLY earned a FULL service with new oils, filters, and quite a few other maintenance items! So today we'll dive into all the service it needs as well as a few other side quests as we prep this old dozer for it's return voyage to the dirt it's been missing for over 25+ years!
The old dozer is getting REALLY close to being ready to take to the proving grounds and test on it!
~
This is my 1970's Caterpillar D3 LGP Bulldozer named "Alester"... It has a 6 way blade, wide tracks, and is powered by a Caterpillar 3204 diesel engine. The machine is in fairly good shape considering it's lack of care over the last decade and a half, but it does have some major issues that we're working through one step at a time!
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0:00 - Previously on "Alester" the Baby Bull Dozer Project!
2:45 - Making a PLAN
3:35 - Changing the Engine Oil & Filter
10:37 - Changing the Fuel Filter
11:57 - Replacing the WATER in the Engine with Antifreeze
15:50 - Changing the Oil in the Final Drives
18:34 - Fixing the Oil Leak Behind the Dash Board
27:54 - Fixing the Parking Brake Latch on the Lathe
37:18 - Replacing the Bevel Gear Oil & Greasing the ONLY 2 Grease Zerks on the Machine
44:14 - Making New Battery Cables, Fixing the Battery Box, & Mounting the Battery
1:23:00 - Installing a New Seat
1:28:25 - We'd Appreciate Prayers for my Father in Law
1:32:58 - Looking for YOUR Thoughts on a Situation!
1:44:45 - Adjusting the Valves on the Caterpillar 3204 Diesel Engine
1:50:13 - Soldering the Brass Radiator Badge Back onto the Radiator
1:52:07 - Replacing the Air Filters & Fixing the Air Box
1:58:11 - Installing the Rear Body Panels, Exhaust Pipe, & Air Filter Box
2:04:44 - Adding Covers to the Belly Pans & Reinstalling them on the Machine
2:10:31 - Straightening the Bent Hitch
2:16:36 - Thanks for all YOUR Support... We Truly Appreciate it!
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If you have any suggestions, questions, or comments, please leave them below or contact us by email at: salvageworkshop@gmail.com
Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support!
#bulldozer #caterpillar #SalvageWorkshop
