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Thanks Barry, we have a unique opportunity to look at the success and failures of the restoration. Nothing major was wrong but curiosity got the best of me. We look at the AD3/55 engine, the clutch, the trunnion pin, etc. Much of the footage from the original restoration is rough, we'll try to make it work.

Indeed, we will learn a lot.

Thank you. It is a versatile tool for cooking. You will find a lot of meals to prepare.

Yes, tasted even better.

Thanks

Indeed

Thanks, Beckley did most of the work. He didn't want to be on video, lol.

Thank you for the kind words that has been our goal, and we enjoy every minute we can spend with them.

Thanks, that's the last time I'm showing Beckley how to do this.

A trick I learned from an old friend.

Yes he will, life skills are always useful. They don't seem to be taught enough these days. We are very proud of our son, he's teaching our grandkids a lot of life skills.

Thanks, Barry. I don't think the gaskets or bearings are as good as the original. You have quite a remodel on your hands, it's coming along nicely. The o-ring works until too much pressure is applied, and then it leaks. The connector is easier to get to but still aggravating.

@@TECH.274 try the metric one they seam a little thicker in the cross section

Thanks, I like this method much better. Especially as I have aged, crawling under the mower was difficult and dangerous. It's easier to see the cutting edge with it upright as well.

It is strange that the thickness isn't given in the manuals. I have 227 hrs on the o-ring, and it started leaking. It was worse when a load was applied, of course. It's not a metric measurement on the ID. The thickness is critical. I take the parts, if possible, to a local seal and hose company. They measure the parts as well as seals, and I get the ones above and below. They're not expensive, and it makes reassembly better. Thanks David

The water steam cleans the griddle, it's not necessary every time. The oil is to keep it from rusting, which is more important. Happy cooking

Yes, the o-ring seals until enough pressure is applied to the connection to break the seal, and then it needs replaced. The thicker o-ring should handle the load.

Thank you Greece, there will be more 880 videos in the coming months.

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Thanks, more 880 to come. Stay tuned

We are a very blessed family indeed.

It was delicious, I highly recommend the hibachi on the Blackstone Griddle.

Papaws proud

He has talent

Thanks, fun times.

Thanks, I like to show the viewer that what I did actually works.

Thank you, maintenance for the future.

Thank you, great to hear from Fiji. The 885 replaced the 880 in 1972 basically the same tractor, mine has been the best as well, thanks for watching.

Hello David, I have seen your comments on Barry's channel nice to hear from you. 1) I do have video from the restoration, hope to put them together and publish in the near future. 2) I do not have a horn, the parts manual shows it above and in between the fuel and temp gauge. I highly recommend getting the parts manual the exploded view and part numbers are very helpful. 3) Serial # 539074 that is 336 before the 1st one of 1967. 4) I have pictures on the community page of my channel showing the headlight harness, a single wire runs from switch under fuel tank to left side of tractor, the connector then turns into 2 wires it is attached to the bonnet about a foot or so from the end then runs down the bonnet past the radiator into the headlight compartment and is held in place by metal clips. My dad purchase the 880 new from a dealer hear in Indiana in Dec. 1967, the freeman loader is the only thing not original to Brownie, it has been a very reliable "work horse" al these years. restoring it was an amazing project a lot of fun. Glad to help anyway I can, Thanks for watching.

@@TECH.274 Thanks Brad. Yes, I do have the parts and service manuals you refer to and especially the parts manuals have been invaluable when sourcing parts from eBay or breakers. I don't know how I would have done it without. On 1) - really look forward to seeing those videos if you can upload. Although I have lots of photos of my ongoing restoration, I do wish now I had started to video it all. 2), I have seen horns fitted on the side of the intake manifold (as shown in the parts diagram you posted) and also on the front of the fuel tank support on the starter motor side. I don't know whether my tractor had a horn originally but the dash (possibly also not original) has a horn button so I'll fit one in front of the tank. 3) Thanks for the info on the serial number; I assumed yours was a late 1967 model if your father purchased in December 1967. According to factory records that someone sent me, it was manufactured sometime around the 23rd-30th December 1966. 4) Thanks for the photos - I guess your headlamps don't have main/dipped beam, just main?

Hi David, Hopefully this fall I can get some videos of the restoration together, stay tuned. I was guessing December 1966 for manufacturing, the steering pump is stamped July 66, the hydraulic pump October 66. Headlamps are main, I'm guessing my 880 is set up more for field than road, without the horn or flashers. In the states we didn't have to register the tractors to drive on the roads. It looks like David Brown had different setups for different countries. It has been fascinating researching the company and all that went into the production and shipping of the tractors. David Brown Tractor Club tractor news has had many great articles on the process. Again any information, I am happy to share.

Thanks Rod, that is in the front of my mind when I use the loader. It came with the large bucket, so I'm cautious when I have a lot of weight (like rocks) in it, I take it in low gear. In late 2021 when I disassembled the 880, the front trunnion pin was worn on the top, which made it difficult to remove. I had 1 made locally, it's 1.250 in diameter while the 990 is 1.500. I believe they changed the 880 to the larger size later in production, the freeman loader did a number on the pin in 50+ years. Great to hear from you.

Good luck indeed, the initial tear down of the pump (Jan. 2022), the "O" ring on the pressure relief valve was blown. The pump couldn't produce enough pressure to operate properly. It's not easy to get to but not difficult to fix either thanks for watching.

Thanks Barry, I watched your video wire harness #4 this morning. The 880 harness/tube is on the left side, the headlight harness is attached to the hood. There is a connection in front of fuel tank, 1 wire from switch 2 wires after connection there in a protective covering I will e-mail some pics of it. Keep up the good work.

@@TECH.274 cheers Brad

Thanks for watching!

I have been "teaching" him for 11 years, he would rather drag it out in the yard and chew it up LOL.

Thank you

That's true, always something to learn. The edit shorten the video tremendously.

Before dismantling Brownie for restoration, I ordered various gaskets and seals, 1 of which was a kit for the hydraulic pump. After getting into it, I have the Dowty not Plessey pump, which is what the kit is for. The parts manual show's the "O" ring's for inlet/outlet/PRV to be the same on both pumps. The gears are different by shaft size 1/2 to 7/16 which I didn't realize until now. I use MSP seals here in the US for "O" rings/seals as well as hoses/fittings that's how I purchased the parts for the Dowty pump. My 880 is a 1966, the Dowty had 2 versions early/late the late has 1 "O" ring for PRV and the early had 2. MSP has done a great job with not only with Brownie and the Freeman loader but also other projects I have done. When possible I take the parts in for measure and get a couple "O" rings above and below what it measures, after 50+ years of service they can be difficult to measure. Thanks for the view and comment.

@@TECH.274 mine's a 1967 build and had same dowty pump as yours,

D.B. changed pumps at serial # 540166 on the 880, that puts it somewhere in the 1st quarter? of 1967, I hope the replacement pump works well, mine has been working great.

@@TECH.274 yes mine is #537467, the new pump is working well but doubt it will run for over 7,000 hours as the previous one did but I wont be around for that lol. I still have a little hicuping of the hydraulics under load which indicates potential ram piston oring or other issue. Other than that she's a beauty

indeed

A good wire brushing or power wash would be in order, a coat of paint on a 13 year old deck wouldn't hurt either Thanks for watching.

Yes, I received the wrong oil filter it's not worth the cost of shipping to return it. The O-ring is a bummer given where the pump is located. We haven't had any issue since the repair. Thanks

Thank you for this. I've just bought an 885, the brakes and hydraulics are first on the list of things that need looking at. The David Brown Co. parts, such as the O rings you received, are they new old stock or do you know if they are newly manufactured?

@@marklloyd4536 Hello Mark, The kit that David Brown Parts sells is new, with seals and O rings. It is for the Plessey pump, the kit #962136. My 880 is a 1966 2nd year of production it had the Dowty pump and the kit didn't work for that pump. I highly recommend getting the parts and service manuals for your 885 it helps with locating the correct parts, you can goggle the part number. The 885 replaced the 880 in 1972 and is the pretty much the same, I have purchased used 885 parts for my 880, the crankshaft rear main seal housing is 1 example. They are great tractors. Thanks for watching.

@TECH.274 Many thanks for your reply. I've got the workshop manual and the parts one will be ordered. Mine is a 1974. The work I have to do is brakes, rear hydraulics and wiring. Your videos will be much appreciated.

Oh, and the small matter of the gearbox.

It's take's a lot of time putting together the videos, but, as long as I'm committed. Thanks for watching.

Indiana, north of Indianapolis. We had about 3:45 min. of totality everything was quiet for that time, even the dog was looking around like this is weird lol. The inset is a pic from my cell phone. Thanks for watching.

@@TECH.274 ok, thanks!

Same here

Oh yeah!

I would have to agree for cars...past 70. 71 and up were garbage. Now a 1970 chevelle 454 LS6 with a 4 speed? Mint. But that was it. The end. Now trucks on the other hand held out strong until the 80s... any of the American trucks from 60s and 70s were some of the most beautiful trucks ever made. I may be partial though due to owning a 79 bronco for what its worth.

indeed

Spectacular event

Indeed, I do.

It's OK, he is friendly.

he came, he stayed, he gone

Thank you