CASE VAC tractor: WILL IT RUN???

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
  • Here we make an attempt to revive the VAC case 
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  • @Elis_farm_toys
    @Elis_farm_toys Рік тому +3

    Pulled home 2 more Oliver combines today and already found another! And it’s funny because all were within 4 miles of each other!

  • @dougsturgill1356
    @dougsturgill1356 Рік тому +6

    It's great to see another tractor running again hope your exhibit at the fair goes well

  • @craigkirker6572
    @craigkirker6572 Рік тому +2

    Hate to say it but it makes feel good when I see others struggling like I do! LOL, we are not alone love the VAC!

  • @sterff89
    @sterff89 Рік тому +5

    That tractor didn’t want to leave the shed!

    • @rosstheoliverman
      @rosstheoliverman  Рік тому

      It didn’t want to leave the fair either as you will see in future videos 🤣

  • @markflick1641
    @markflick1641 Рік тому +2

    Your a magician. ! Never saw anyone who can always pull the part needed out of his back pocket ,or fix the one you have . No hurdles to big ,no sadness to great . 👍 God. Bless

    • @rosstheoliverman
      @rosstheoliverman  Рік тому

      ….And for my next trick, watch me pull sadness out of my 🎩🤣🤣🤣Thanks Mark!

  • @keithwuchter624
    @keithwuchter624 Рік тому +5

    Great video Ross. The old Case was just being a little thick headed, but your persistence paid off. Great job.

  • @Ron-m9p
    @Ron-m9p 9 місяців тому

    proud got the little tractor running

  • @stephenheyes4324
    @stephenheyes4324 Рік тому +3

    Much sadness turned into happiness in the end good job Ross

  • @BillTheTractorMan
    @BillTheTractorMan Рік тому +2

    I just bought a 1950 VAC for $800 with brand new tires and battery a couple weeks ago. It's a handy little tractor, I think I will keep it! It's in too rough of condition to be worth painting it up, but it runs just smooth and the transmission is quiet. I need to bring it home from the Hystorical Foundations grounds and see what it can do on my dyno for fun.

    • @rosstheoliverman
      @rosstheoliverman  Рік тому +1

      Cool!

    • @BillTheTractorMan
      @BillTheTractorMan Рік тому

      @rosstheoliverman I'm currently uploading a short of my VAC on the dyno. In case you're interested. I need more tractors so I can make more dyno videos! Or friends with tractors.

  • @apollorobb
    @apollorobb Рік тому +1

    Looks like that distributor has a ton of slop in it . Glad to see the ole Case running again . And i remember the Arby's sandwich meme lol. See

  • @HamiltonFamily2023
    @HamiltonFamily2023 11 місяців тому +1

    That's an Autolite distributor. Standard Blue Streak points number AL4556P condenser number AL111. I have a 49 VAC myself. One thing most people don't realize the original 6 volt systems on a Case were positive ground on the Rock Island built tractors and negative ground on the Racine built.

    • @rosstheoliverman
      @rosstheoliverman  11 місяців тому

      That’s interesting, I would’ve thought they would keep it standard, but I suppose everybody likes to do it their way.

  • @johnstanley1689
    @johnstanley1689 Рік тому +3

    You are the hero that the tractor needs!

  • @alfredsletten7380
    @alfredsletten7380 11 місяців тому

    I'm new to your channel. As a farmer of 50 years I feel that 45 of them were spent doing what you did in this video. I recognize every grunt, move, and exclamation. Well done. Really good videos.

  • @ThatOliverGuyChris
    @ThatOliverGuyChris Рік тому +1

    Now I know what you were doing when I sent that message. Arby's 😂😂😂

  • @michaelsheeder148
    @michaelsheeder148 Рік тому +2

    Ross that good you got the tractor running🎉👍👏👍 thanks Michael

  • @darrenhawken9766
    @darrenhawken9766 Рік тому +3

    Great work , your on the case with that one, thanks for sharing your adventures 👍💨💨

  • @bigun447
    @bigun447 Рік тому +2

    I thought about every name one could call some item. Gadgets, Widgets, and the list would overload UA-cam. You should do like I always did and still do when I am working on some project, I carried a pair of Snap-On 6" pliers (given to me by a customer who worked at Snap-On, and was a quality reject), a Snap-On 6" crescent wrench, which could be used to repair most small jobs. I was watching to see if you leaned into that spinning belt pulley. You need a 40' gooseneck trailer with a 12,000 lb winch. Great video, you make all of us laugh at your problems.

    • @rosstheoliverman
      @rosstheoliverman  Рік тому +1

      When I worked at the dealer we all carried pliers. It was super handy. Thanks Gary!

  • @zacharylindsay2178
    @zacharylindsay2178 Рік тому +1

    That beautiful tractor great tractor I’m about got my farmall cub up running thanks another guy help me

  • @johnkissack5295
    @johnkissack5295 Рік тому +1

    Good job Ross. You have so much more patience than I do seems you don’t get discouraged very easy.

  • @WaynesAdventure
    @WaynesAdventure 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video 👍

  • @jonathancrissinger2301
    @jonathancrissinger2301 Рік тому +1

    I was really hopeful that it would run. And you didn't let me down. I'm too far away to see what you have for your exhibit at the fair so maybe you could do a little video on it. Thanks for sharing and I'll see you soon.

  • @petepeeff5807
    @petepeeff5807 Рік тому +2

    I am an auction nut and a tractor nut. Maybe just a nut period. Been to hundreds of auctions seen hundreds of tractors. Had a case vac at 1 point for a short time. Never have I seen one with a sparkplug cover. That has to be an unusual piece. I would say most were taken off and thrown under a bench decades ago.

  • @316jd140
    @316jd140 Рік тому +1

    Your comment about not doing things the right way, reminds me of an Andrew Jackson quote, "It is a poor mind that can think of only one way to spell a word."

  • @hughperkins707
    @hughperkins707 9 місяців тому

    To stop the pulley there’s a set bolt on housing, loosen it out and pull the pulley out to disengage it.

  • @DonWelter
    @DonWelter Рік тому +1

    Grew up on a '48 and a '50 VAC. The later Case had eagle hitch and was a stronger runner. They could be contrary, but had adequate power when used within their capabilities. Dad always liked the fact that there was a lot of iron in them. You seem to have the magic touch to get contrary critters to run!!! Hope you're able to make it a fair piece.

  • @burrridgefarms
    @burrridgefarms Рік тому +2

    Its just like my old 🤬 skid loader, try crawling into the hole between the loader frame and lift cylinder, to change the points, it sucks. Thats either a prestolight or autolight distributor, the napa points are good for this application 👍

  • @brokentractorbarnandgrill6598
    @brokentractorbarnandgrill6598 Рік тому +1

    If your original replacement switch was from Steiner be thankful that it didn't fit.... I had 2 with a crank time of 2 minutes before I bought a Standard brand switch.

    • @rosstheoliverman
      @rosstheoliverman  Рік тому

      The second one I bought is much better quality you can tell. I agree with you there

  • @demontrain4438
    @demontrain4438 Рік тому +4

    My wife says I am a "pro" a procrastinator 😂

  • @thomasr.miller5553
    @thomasr.miller5553 Рік тому +1

    😮 I notice that the distributor shaft is WIGGLY ! Not Good .. Suggest replacing shaft bearings . I use a thin file on points . Great video. Thanks

  • @derekgilbert2884
    @derekgilbert2884 Рік тому +3

    Ross what year that case tractor, was great grandpa tractor and what year that john deere tractor? Thanks again answer my questions great video keep up good work thanks again

    • @rosstheoliverman
      @rosstheoliverman  Рік тому +1

      I think it’s a 1949 case. The B John Deere is a 48. Thanks Derek!

  • @colinvoss8484
    @colinvoss8484 Рік тому +1

    The VAC that we had would not start electronically but you crank by hand it would run right now.

    • @rosstheoliverman
      @rosstheoliverman  Рік тому

      I know this one definitely has been trying my patience 🤣

  • @johnbender1596
    @johnbender1596 Рік тому +2

    Ross, do I see another green Fiat in the background?
    Thanks for your content. I love it and I don’t need GoJo when the work is done.

  • @troybankey1766
    @troybankey1766 Рік тому +3

    Is that cockshutt 50 in the barn ,when you going to work on the cockshutts around the farm

    • @rosstheoliverman
      @rosstheoliverman  Рік тому +2

      Yes. A 50 diesel. It’s super rough. It’s on the list for the future

  • @JS-kd7jf
    @JS-kd7jf Рік тому +1

    You should just install an IGNITOR KIT FROM PERTRONIX,, AND MAKE IT ELECTRONIC IGNITION!! I think that's an auto lite distributor. And you also should put an alternator on it too! To keep your battery charged!!! Or maybe you need to just stick with OLIVERS THERE HARDY!!

    • @rosstheoliverman
      @rosstheoliverman  Рік тому

      I don’t have a lot of love in my heart for pertronix.

  • @travisstrader7722
    @travisstrader7722 Рік тому +1

    Arby’s huh. If that meme is the one is saw it did remind me of Arby’s lmao!

  • @lynnhavenfarm8514
    @lynnhavenfarm8514 Рік тому +2

    I just got 2 slab weights for my 1800, what bolts are needed to mount to the starter weight

    • @rosstheoliverman
      @rosstheoliverman  Рік тому +1

      They’re 3/4”. Just make sure you get them long enough that they go into the starter weight far enough.

  • @waynemilks2352
    @waynemilks2352 Рік тому +2

    I don't think I heard the back story how did you aquire the case

    • @rosstheoliverman
      @rosstheoliverman  Рік тому

      Bought it at an auction from an old man who used to work at the co-op. He had a Cockshutt 20 that I really wanted, but it brought way more than I could afford.

    • @waynemilks2352
      @waynemilks2352 Рік тому

      Thanks for answering back I appreciate hearing from you.

  • @JohnBryant-qc5zg
    @JohnBryant-qc5zg Рік тому

    👍

  • @MikeJensen-wo7oh
    @MikeJensen-wo7oh Рік тому +3

    As to the cows mooing to annoy you, what else have they got to do?

  • @tomharrington1393
    @tomharrington1393 Рік тому +1

    👨‍🔧🚜🚜👍👍

  • @zacharylindsay2178
    @zacharylindsay2178 Рік тому +1

    Hay Ross what case model number yours

  • @brdwonder
    @brdwonder Рік тому +2

    Ross, HUH? the disrespect you showed to that "Little VAC" was major offensive to me,. My Dad bought a brand new VAC Case tractor in 1950. It powered a one tractor farm. Born in '46 I started driving and working the /case in 1952 at age 6. Neighbors had other brands of tractors. JD A and B models were not competitive Farm all M models were similar and near equal, Rarely some neighbors had a MMoline, some even were foolish to farm with Ford tractors. That Case was superior to all of them. NO Olivers in my county, Possibly inferior possibly no dealers to sell them. As to your skills as a mechanic I recommend you work o0nly on erector sets.

    • @rosstheoliverman
      @rosstheoliverman  Рік тому +2

      I built a tractor out of an erector set once. It could do more work than a VAC Case.

  • @BrianR-k9z
    @BrianR-k9z Рік тому +2

    Corruption is just another form of tyranny

  • @zacharylindsay2178
    @zacharylindsay2178 Рік тому +1

    Jump start it

  • @darweb3417
    @darweb3417 Рік тому +2

    Leave it at home, this one needs more time and attention. After all it is not an Oliver. :)

    • @rosstheoliverman
      @rosstheoliverman  Рік тому

      🤣 it made it anyway but I wish it had stayed home as you will see in future videos

  • @corydriver7634
    @corydriver7634 Рік тому +1

    Enjoy the fair, don’t eat too many funnel cakes.

  • @zacharylindsay2178
    @zacharylindsay2178 Рік тому +1

    Buy new battery

  • @mikevaske8255
    @mikevaske8255 Рік тому +1

    Such screwed up stuff, I had to leave.

  • @paulprillwitz9901
    @paulprillwitz9901 Рік тому +1

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍