Nothing Is Easy On This Tractor! Farmall MD Restoration
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- The Farmall MD restoration continues, but nothing is easy on this tractor! I take apart and refurbish a salvaged distributor, and install electronic ignition. Then I install the distributor on the tractor and show how to time it properly. I also install the oil and temperature gauges, install the exhaust manifold, and finish work on the diesel fuel system.
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The only problem with the videos is that I always want to see more when they come to an end. That is a compliment! I love the videos!
i held my breath until you got that glass bowl installed. it was a big yeah moment.
Thanks for sharing buddy god bless you and your family
The era the H & M tractors were invented and produced had to be one of the most exciting and frightening of times, exciting time for farming and entertainment, the improvements in the equipment for machinery and the books and movies turned out to be iconic even today. Frightening for those who payed attention to world events, from their start to the tragedies for so many.
The H & M series turned out to be second to none as labor savers and money makers for their owners. Climbing on this tractor with the icy freezing wind howling outside the machine shed and pushing the start button and hearing it come to life, will be as they say the proof in the pudding. On the satisfaction of a job well done and proof of the money invested in a shinny red beast.
When you eventually get all done you will have a wonderful tractor
Thanks for the update Pete. Nice to watch it come together again, it looks incredible. Thumbs up!
I enjoy seeing you rebuilding the tractor, talking about the farm and Dexter cattle, chickens and farm work. Even I like your jokes that are from the bottom of the barrel. Wishing you and family all the best. 😁👍
Looking amazing cant wait to hear it run
I like to have a clean tractor, but painting the gauges! That's some serious dedication.
Looking good Pete👍👍👍👍
Thank you for sharing, much appreciated.
Cathartic is the way I describe this type of work. Good for the soul!
I await every video like it is Christmas morning for this old Tractor! They don't make things like they used to.
Great video Pete! Can you do a livestream when you go to start the MD for the first time when you get her done.
Wow that would be very stressful, trying to make sure everything is right and keeping folks entertained at the same time.
I’d like to see Henry start her for the first time!
@@JustaFewAcresFarm Just find a good camera angle & let what happens happen. Take a deep breath & go. No shame in that. I uploaded two videos, last fall, of me unloading a plow from a trailer with a 3PT lift on my 806. Anything that could have gone wrong would have stayed in the video. Don't believe in sugar coating, cream filling, etc. That video was trimmed up to omit the times I wasn't on camera or wandered off for about 15 minutes to photograph a really cool sunset..... & left the camera running. Lol! I understand that you put a bit of polish on your videos & there's no harm in that. There's also no harm in showing life as is in a farm setting. You essentially have practice in that department, too. That was a great segment you did on processing the pig. So, a live stream really wouldn't be anything different for the viewers. Just wouldn't be compressed for time. Regards!
@@JustaFewAcresFarm People love watching stuff like this, just have good camera angle and read some dono's and there you go. :)
Be thankful for the rain you're getting. Our farm in Wisconsin is bone dry.
I hope the fuel tank and the rest of the tractor get new paint like that beautiful engine, then maybe a go fund me campaign to buy a new pair of shoes aka tires! No matter what thanks for taking all of us with you through this rebuild! I have really enjoyed this process Pete!!! I hope Henry hasn’t lost his interest in this project.
It will all get new paint and new rear tires. I'm racing to get the engine running before the farm gets super busy. Work on the rear half of the tractor and the sheet metal will have to wait until this winter.
Hi I enjoy you videos.1 tip when using Teflon tape turn the roll around and slip it on your thumb and you can add pressure to the roll to make it tighter to the thread and it will not unroll while using it. I was a gas fitter for 30 years in New Zealand and used many rolls of tape.
Glad you got this far great fun thanks
Hi Pete, I am from Mexicali, Mexico. I like your videos a lot, my dad owns a farmall gasoline/diesel like yours, we also have just a few hectares.
Back in the late 1970s my Dad bought a 450 Diesel that was delivered in bushel baskets and boxes. He put in liners for a 400, IH Mechanics said the 450 D was more likely to have a cracked liner because they were thinner. We hit up a lot of junk yards picking parts off dozers that had the same engine. IH was good about sharing engines across product lines back then. Never changed the ignition and I don't remember changing plugs. He still runs it every summer on rake duty. Poor thing has had a hard life, at one time it mowed, raked and baled then bush hogged and hauled dump wagon. They are amazingly fuel efficient and it will start all winter if the generator is needed. With modern oils they will run forever. The only thing we did different was never-seize the spark plugs and the exhaust bolts. Thanks for sharing your project!
It’s always good to see your progress! I am in finals weak at college and it’s a good break of studying to see your videos! Makes me miss the farm!
There’s no swearing in Farmall Overhaul!
Great video and restore..
Jack of all trades master of all Looks great
HI there Pete. 22.17min You had me laughting when You wanted to talk to the Engineer. I was just thinking "where is the manual, who designed this...and glass...oh boy!" I use to work in commercial building and remember some weld plates (for tilt-slab panrls) I had to persuade into position with a sledge hammer and associated grunting and snorting! I ended up telling the Foreman (loudly) that he needs to get the engineer onsite to give us a practical installation demonstration! It never happened. You did really well with a difficult install!
Watching your Farmall come together is very interesting. Specially when I have to be in bed cause my teeth started to ace really bad. So I guess my body said, time to rest and watch videos.
Hope your teeth feel better soon
@@michael7423 Thanks they do with miracle medicine and Petes humor.
It sure is coming together Pete. Looks Awesome! I have been following the MD project as well as your other video's. You have a great channel here and sharing your knowledge for others to benefit is a great thing. Thank you!
Excellent video the 400 and 450 ihc diesel tractors have a bend in the frame rail under the fuel sediment bowl water trap that makes it some easier but still not super easy
I had a good laugh with the sediment bowl fiasco. I found it much easier to remove the housing and install the bowl that assemble on to the filter base. Glad you got it.
looks good Pete
I do think that I did a couple "bleeps" for you....a good reminder to get a metal one so you can take it on and off in the field. Nice to see the fuel yes but do we ever look, a few of the real anel people might but the average joe does forget after some time passes unless it spits and says no way hosser. I think that you love the keeping busy at what you like doing, even though this build cost a fair bit to do. So good luck with the rest as you have done years past
Looking good. Can’t wait to hear it run.
Incredible stuff. A very talented man right there.
I'm like a kid waiting for Christmas, excited about first start!
Thanks for the rain days giving you time to further on the assembly of the MD. Looking good and I admire your skill and knowledge and your sharing as you go along. Can't wait for the next video on the BIG RED MD!!
I love the detailed explanation you give when installing ANYTHING!
Fabulous vid
great stuff pete!!
Getting closer all the time I anticipate each video.
Looking forward to you Firing it up Pete🤞👍
Lol I caught myself biting my lip and squirming- trying to help you with that glass bowl heh heh great work Pete
I Made a distributor dust cover by cutting a round disk out of a microwave cooking bowl that is made from the high temp plastic. It's been in there for 3 years and shows no sign of heat damage or warpage.
Sure is goin to be a beautiful tractor when its all done cant wait to see it done
Great Job! If it was me, I would have dropped the glass ;) I was stressing during the water trap finagaling...
I thank your eagle eyed viewers for catching a minor error in your reassembly. It saved you some time down the line.
Always fun to watch.
I’m so addicted haha o your channel. I’ve been binge watching all these videos for the past two weeks lol. I love all your videos but am so intrigued with this tractor restoration!! I hope this winter you start the back end lol. I can’t wait to watch the last of this tractor getting finished. So much knowledge!
Very good work and video ! I want to hear that beast running!
hi Pete gary pfrom Michigan
I like your videos very much everything on your your farm
andthe old tractors
Many different ones
Antique tractor pulling was a very fun hobby of mine many years all different Brands you do good work
Please keep those videos roller
my M pulled very strong little modifications
Thanks Pete another good one
Another great video! Sure wish we could get some rain here in Minnesota. Locally the irrigation pivots are running just to get enough moisture for seeds to germinate.
So happy, Pete, to see your subscriber numbers jumping with each week!!!! I know I brag about your channel all the time to FB guys who are looking for older model Farmall ideas and repair videos. I've got my farmer boy "pompoms" going RAH RAH RAH, SIS BOOM BAH!!!!! for the great work you do there and the kindness of sharing your family and life there at "Just A Few Acres Farm"!!! ;o)
Thanks Elliott!!
You are really good at keeping your cool. I would have had enough just with that sediment bowl. Jiminy Christmas.... That was a good one!!
She sure is looking good, Pete. Can't wait to see the first fire-up. I bet she'll just PURRRRRRR. The little pieces take a LONG time... Especially if you are putting in all new bolts. I can't tell you how many trips I made to the hardware store to get just a few more bolts.
Looking good
You get closer every day...
Fuel glass looks nice but had a will of its own .
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease tell me something you CAN'T do. I am just an admirer. Hugs from Colombia
It's going to be worth the wait and trouble when you fire that thing up!
Hey Pete you should restore the other F 20 when your done with the MD
she's looking great Pete. Maybe take a quick break and go get some soft serve Ice cream. 💛👍
As long as you don't compromise the gasket and use same parts then you can use it over again as long as it didn't get over torqued the first time can't do it with all gaskets but some
It looks to nice to use lol
here's a joke you can say on your channel: "What is the difference between Military Toilet paper and Sand Paper??? answer: Sand Paper has a smooth side."
Ooof, that's a Rough joke! Haha
Can’t wait!!!!
Good upgrade.
Pete, at some point after you're done reassembling the tractor, you might want to make some kind of a cart with wheels that bolts to the engine frame for both supporting and moving that around when you begin to work on the rear half. You could do it with swivel casters, or you could use old front wheel drive wheel bearing assemblies and disposable spares or maybe an old trailer axle and wheels for maneuverability. They don't have to be perfect for this as there's not much else you could use this for unless you are planning another restore project down the road. FB marketplace might be a good place to find these goodies.
Hi Pete things are looking great. Been looking for a MD to restore. I found one for $1000. Tin is good and other things good some wear etc. Bad tires. I know you have not seen it just wondering if that's in the going purchase range? Thanks video have a great day.
That's in the right ballpark for a non-running MD.
@@JustaFewAcresFarm Thankyou your reply have a great day.
Pete; once tractor is fully painted; it will be too beautiful to risk getting dirty, so you will have to offer paid tours for people to see it in the barn, lol.
The black high temp paint is all about curing it. Usually its run for 30 mins then allow to cool to touch, then run again for 30 mins and allow to cool. At least in my experience doing this has helped it last.
Some require curing, and others do not. The one I used this time does not require curing. I have used the ones that require a specific curing process before and had mixed results with them.
Waitin' to hear that first bark to life.
Pete, I did a little cussin' for ya on the water trap install. No charge.
21:50 I sweared plenty for you and my cat got confused.
You are amazing!
Great video, Pete.
I have watched every video on your farm. I live in Ky and have several older tractors too. How did you learn about all the repairs and rebuild on your equipment?
Keep up the good work!
Probably answered before, but what about the back half? Great job and awesome channel !
Great progress Pete! When it’s ready to start will you show us the process?
Yes I will! Hopefully soon!
@@JustaFewAcresFarm thanks!
Still binge watching your MD restoration videos... Learned a few things I will likely never need, but it is a fun ride so far. Off to the next one.
Always use copper core ignition wires to the spark plugs. Graphite will not last, they crumble.
Using hand tools instead of impact wrenches give you the opportunity to feel a problem. Also the slower pace provides the time to identifying parts and placement. Go slow, enjoy the experience.
My sentiments exactly Otto. I like pulling wrenches.
Kudo's to you! I don't know how you can remember how everything returns to normal. :-)
Great work. Like a lot of your tractor videos. That starting mechanism is cool, and works great! When adjusted correctly. So many of their tractors (all {Super included} MDs, W6Ds, W9Ds, 300D, 400D, 350D, 450D, 600D, 650D) used the same setup. A Testament to a good design. Just different activation handle. The rod in the intake manifold has another function. Depending on the ignition type (coil or magneto) the end plate would be different. For a magneto it would rotate a contact to ground/not ground the magneto. One wire to the mag. For a coil it would supply not supply the coil with 12 V, 2 wires one from the key, and one to the coil. That way the coil is not active when on diesel.
Do you plan to use the latter setup?
Love your videos. Starting watching one and now I'm hooked. Addictive stuff.
Just one thing - any chance you could number the videos for the tractor restoration in order, Part 1, Part 2 etc. UA-cam seems to throw them up randomly.
Cheers and greetings from Ireland ...................
Hi, here is a link to the playlist, all the restoration videos are listed in correct order: ua-cam.com/play/PL-1mGLAjHPWy0BL-MO6MrSr-mQFPJzT33.html
@@JustaFewAcresFarm That's great. Thanks for that.
How do you remember how it goes back together? My old shop manuals are terrible at illustration and details.
Excellent video Pete :) also got question did ever do for nuts on intake & outake manifold nuts ever used Brass hex wrench nuts to tight up with lock or star washers ever and work well for you! Why asked because the 1950 Cockshutt 40 COOP farm tractor on farm had BUTA motor with 6 cylinder motor size 235 Cubic Cm with Zenith brand 1 barrel carb updraft manifold on intake also outake both together when assembly motor together ! Also 1968 McCormick International 105C Combine had Farmall brand H basic 4 cylinder of 202 Cubic Inches size had Zenith 1 barrel carb with brass nuts plus lock washers to hold Intake & Outake manifold also U shape pipe hook on back motor to muffler of small piglet type for 12 round size with rain cap Lol! Also glad got brand new gauges to assembly on Pete :) that excellent to hear ! Also looking forward more videos on assembly motor and dash hook of gauges too! Plus Pete if hook up Oil also Water pressure gauges hope it wire hook up for Water Temperature also Oil pressure steel line stays away from manifold or engine block and tell why ! After doing Engine rebuild on 1963 McCormick-International B414 Loader tractor had Desiel motor also my dad hook up Water Temperature gauge also forgot wires put threw steal 3/4 socket size round line also was wondering why get hot TTemperature to hot s though thermostat was in engine but get wires hot they melted together on hot manifold (Ops) and so had rewired also replaced them do right to plus Temperature and then found Oil pressure Steel line hit motor plus hot 🔥 exhaust manifold and bend line out to put a rubber tube 1/2 socket size round on plus hook up on oil filter box up top and he get in Redline pressure on low or high idles so had fix it that to then all okay too and last of Voltage gauge on charge system needle gauge and to also simple to do! Told my late dad don't worry we all make stupid mistakes in life Lol and he said was in hurry need tractor to use that why ! But hope helps out Pete :) !
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you sure know that motor/tractor!
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It appears that you have a "contrarian tractor " ; from the movie " Little Big Man " with Dustin Hoffman
Where did you find pistons rings and sleeves. Did you up grade to 264 from 248 ?
So Pete, when do you think you'll have the tractor/engine together enough to start it?
The long nose spark plugs were used as a glow plug to keep them from fouling from diesel carbon and to aid combustionl as the engine ran on diesel. The MD was a stopgap engine. Just barely better than the distillate fueled F30 and F20. Overlly complicated and not well thought out. The 400 series was actually a diesel first.
I think you need to check your facts. The 400 series had almost the same engine as an MD, just a little more displacement. The spark plugs had nothing to do with glow plugs. Their long reach was due to the shape of the supplementary combustion chamber they are located in. In fact, the chamber they are in is closed off by a valve during diesel combustion, and their spark is shut off during diesel combustion.
How many more man hours do you guess it will take until you crank it and are finito?
I bet it depends primarily on the weather, pray for more rain ☔️
Anti --seize on the exhaust studs please--for the next guy-it could be You....David--old Cat mechanic...
is the ZERK on the IH tractor the same as an Alemite? just wondering if it's the same thing.
Is it not ok to leave the grease fitting in the distributor?
I can't remember the name of that thing under your shirt that helped secure the distributor in the vice when you removed and replaced the split pin...just askin!
I think you"ve sold me and others, to never buy a diesel, that starts on gas.
Are you bleeding Farmall red from a busted knuckle or is that actually Farmall red paint? 😁
Pete I have a friend with an md asking what pertronic kit you used and where you purchased the parts
It takes the same kit as a regular M. (the electronic ignition doesn't care which way the distributor turns) I bought the kit from the Brillman Company online.