FREE Excavator After 50 Years… Can It Still Run?

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After sitting for an incredible 50 years, we're attempting the ultimate challenge: bringing a classic Hein-Werner C14 Excavator back to life! This vintage beast is powered by a robust Perkins V8 Diesel engine, and you won't believe what it takes to get it running after half a century of slumber. Join us as we tackle everything from checking fluids and replacing hoses to a few inventive solutions to get this sleeping giant roaring once again. Witness the raw power of this old-school heavy equipment as it attempts its first movements in decades. If you love classic machinery, big diesels, and the thrill of a challenging restoration, this video is for you! For early access to add free videos and members only videos be sure to check out our Patreon page. This helps us keep doing what we are doing! patreon.com/CCEQUIP 00:00 Preparations and First Look 03:07 Inspecting the Radiator Hose & Engine Bay 06:38 Dealing with the Wasp Nest 07:43 Refilling Fluids & Initial Checks 11:11 More Prep & First Cranks 13:58 Adjusting Levers & Controls 15:10 Final Fluid Checks & Assistance 17:42 Ready for Ignition 18:49 Attempting the First Start 21:50 Inspecting Hydraulic Lines 23:14 Spark Plug Inspection 24:06 Replacing the Radiator Hose 25:12 Replacing Fuel Filter and Lines 28:36 Getting Ready to Transport 29:34 Hooking up the Trailer 30:52 Moving the Excavator to the Trailer 35:36 Securing the Excavator 40:34 Unloading the Excavator 43:22 Digging Test 48:52 Final Thoughts on the Excavator 50:31 Engine Overview C&C Equipment stickers and merchandise can be found here https://ccsurplusparts.com/collections/c-c-merchandise Get yourself a pair of Brunt boots like we wear Use code CCE10 at checkout! https://bruntworkwear.com/CCE10 Thanks for watching Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CandCEquipment/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ccequipment Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@c_cequipment Website https://www.ccsurplus.com/default.htm Email [email protected] #HeinWerner #ExcavatorRescue #WillItRun #HeavyEquipment