Free Fiat 55-66 4wd tractor and mower with issues.. Lets fix it !!
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2023
- This old Fiat tractor was used on an orchard for 40+ years, it was "put out to pasture" and replaced by a newer machine when it became unreliable.
The owner knows how much I enjoy getting old tractors back to working condition so he gave it to me to fix up..
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Good on you Marty , nice tractor but the most important part of this movie was the respect you showed the old owner. You patiently listened to all his stories about the history of it , and all the maintenance that he had either helped with or done himself. You have helped to keep the history of this old machine alive . Thanks for another great movie.
some of the best stories are from the older generations. loved listening to them growing up listening about logging in the 30's to 60"s in Oregon and the attitudes they all had to people good or bad. Good stuff all around
Great observation Anthony, common courtesy is a rarity but for the few
I’m getting to be the old man with the long winded stories so I appreciate you being attentive to him 😊😊
The key part of communication is listening. I work for a lot of older people and they are a wealth of local info.
some people are pretty bad though in terms of wasting time
That man seems a real gem of a human being.
Thank you Marty, for being so kind to my grandpa there. He is a sweet man and it makes him feel so good to tell you about his machines. There is a lot of knowledge in our old people, a wonderful resource of information if we are willing to listen. God Bless you sir.
He clearly knows his stuff too. Was good to listen in on that conversation.
ps. Your username is true indeed.
when you have Jesus-kindness follows
So true ...
Calling bs on the grandpa thing...so you know what orchard it is in Blenheim then? ⛳
Had a 55/66 for 30 years now, awesome machine mines 6000hrs deep and runs strong still, tyres are $900 each plus gst when I did them last year. I get my parts from Bareco can get a lot of replacements and rebuild kits.
The gear box oil fill dipstick is under the seat. Awesome boat tractor too
As Italian living near Milan, seeing a Fiat tractor like the one I was driving when I was 8yo, down there leave me speechless. Good one Marty, can't wait to see the next steps for it! :)
These fiats are very popular where I live in Norway
He should get hold of Ferrari Red paint to round it off.Did these Fiats originally come with a japanese motor?.
@@bertplank8011 i think not, these had Fiat-Iveco engines, this one in particular should be the 8035.06 engine
fiat-iveco engine known for making a complete turn of the hour meter without ever refurbishing it
Just a suggestion - Lift the seat. There should be a "filler" under it for the trans. Also - See Marcos' suggestion about the Shear Bolts. That's what I was taught back in the '70's when I started being a mechanic. Looking forward to Part 2 and more!
Or hidden on the three point linkage. Fiat series 90 has the dipstick/ fillerhole there
Hey Marty. Change the mower bolts out for high shear bolts and feed them from the top. If the nut loosens, the bolt will remain, while allowing easier inspection. Cut a small hole at the top of the deck for insertions. Tap the bolt shanks for a cotter pin.
I'd suggest locknuts.
The bolts are on the top for a reason , they are less likely to suffer tread damage .The only reason those bolt heads are so clean is prob due to the clean cutting condition of the orchard it was used in .
@@johnhopkins6658 I like the cotter key more reliable
G'day friends, never install bolts in from the top as the threads will get damaged and removal will be a nightmare. If the nuts do back off the having the bolt hanging in the top won't do much. It will vibrate out within a few seconds anyway. Proper high tensile bolts with castle nuts and cotter pins is the way to go :).
So is the orchard going to remain in operation?
360 dollars for an air filter? I think that's Italian for 'taking the piss'... Nice little machine.🇬🇧👍
Great old tractor, I'd be willing to bet that gearbox is low on oil and probably has accumulated some rust on the shift forks for the high range. Hopefully it'll be as simple as draining the old oil, knocking off a little rust and back to work she goes. Great video! Can't wait to see the update.
Love this guy being so knowledgeable about the tractor and happy to share his experience with it before turning it over.
Quite the accent.
@@EFCasual I thought he was speaking another language
How would ones behaviour change when the body is giving up and end of life is approaching? I see that it in this generous gentleman - he's staring reality in the face and realising there is not much point to money, better to ensure his tractor is passed onto caring hands that will continue to use and get value from it.
It's always nice to listen to our elders tell their stories.
It's amazing the little ping of happiness I get inside of me every time I see Marty upload a new video, please never stop good Sir👍
Yep, you are not alone in that. I've come inside from a day working on my 4x4, started watching some Warbird videos. They were holding my attention until I noticed a 10 hour old MartyT vid about a potentially revivable tractor. Stop everything!! Guess I'l go back to the planes later...
That was a lovely thing to do giving the old guy something for the tractor. I no you will get the tractor sorted.. Good luck with the rest of it buddy.
That was quite a premium machine in it's day I'd wager, good on you for helping the old man out.
Hi from Italy, here every family in the cointryside has at least a fiat tractor and I can tell you that engines are very reliable, but a common issue is the clutch. Range lever is hard because it isn’t syncronized and maybe you need to change gearbox oil. Pto clutch is hard also in our 56-66s, just lubricate the levers and it will be better to engage and disengage
Thanks Riccardo
Wow the price was right on that little gem. I believe I’d pressure wash the whole unit and then just change all fluids and filters first. Could be the high range gears may loosen up after you change and top off the transmission gear oil. Cool little tractor.
You can never have too many tractors. I have seven lawn tractors and hopefully if my first house comes through I can get a real tractor. All were free and all have taught me a lot about hydrostatic transmissions and small air cooled engines.
This fella reminds me so much of my Pawpaw. Kind hearted and willing to teach. Glad you included him in the video Marty!
I think the old gentleman enjoyed the company and also had alot of info for you! Great video!!
What a great find, I miss my 1974 Fiat 540, it was a bullet proof tractor. I sold it a couple of years ago for 7K with the slasher so you really scored on that one :-) Also love the Fiat 3 cylinder sound, quite distinctive.
Met a 92 year old the other day at work. He told me one thing he’s going to miss is talking to people.
Great machine, Marty! These old Fiat's have a very good reputation. Worthwhile fixing it up 👌🏼😃
Agree
The gearbox oil dipstick is at the back of the tractor above the PTO shaft on the right hand side (looking from the back of the tractor towards the sit). I think it is an 8 or 10 wrench. And it is a pain to fill with oil as the manual says that you have to fill the oil trough that same small opening.
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I hope you and your family are safe from the cyclone and floods, terrible vision on the tv in AUS this morning. Feb 15
All is well in our neck of the woods
I been following your Ch for a while now and you remind me of my late dad who loved fixing things, but my mother used to always worry when he used to say - "I got a new thing I might be getting!.." lol. I bet your wife thinks the same. Great content as always, keep the great vids coming Marty
Thanks Marty for giving the the old fellow something for this fine old tractor. I take it the trailer worked flawlessly and held up as expected. I would say a big WIN all the way round.
I reckon the old boy would probably like to see it once you've fixed it up. Keeping these machines going is a service to humanity. Nobel prize incoming
Marty. I hope you and your family and friends are ok after the devastation of cyclone Gabrielle. Best wishes from Jim . Australia.
All is well in our neck of the woods
I used a 4wd Fiat on a sheep station down south in the early 80s, it was amazing after the 2wd Massey that I had previously, it tried to kill me every summer running away down steep paddocks, the Fiat was a dream after that. Don't recall the model other than DT, it was bigger than your new ride.
I lernt to drive in my grandfather's little fiat 55 when i was like 9 or 10... Very cool mate
Thank you Marty T for the videos. When I worked at the Cornell University Vineyard Lab in Western New York State U.S. we bought a Massey Ferguson badged two wheel drive vineyard tractor made by Fiat in the 1980's that I think was about the same tractor as this one. It was fitted with an after market Spray Safe cab. It replaced a Massey Ferguson 135 vineyard tractor. I left this employment so I didn't get to use this new tractor very much but I went on to operate and maintain numerous tractors the rest of my working days and now in retirement I have owned several other old tractors. Like they say, "You can take the kid off the farm but you can't take the farm out of the kid".
You never cease to amaze me Marty with your knowledge and skills,looking forward to the videos of your progress mate. Thanks for the video Marty very interesting.👍👍
Cant beat a free tractor. Thank you for sharing. Appreciate ya
I wish you were my Dad. So much passion and knowledge, your children can expect a wonderful hands on experience. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
The guy loved that tractor! You should paint his name on the tractor, as a tribute!
Oh man what a nice tractor, those older Fiats are generally pretty capable and fairly strong. With a bit of love this one will still have plenty of years to go!
Growing up, the family farm had a old McCormick Farmall O-6 orchard tractor. it looked like a spaceship. I spent a lot of time sitting on it and admiring it when I was little. I found out the farm was being sold and I tried to buy it, but it was too late....
I just hit 80. I could still give the right project a go. Got a lot of tools, enough space and my wits about me. Little shy on spending cash. But I keep looking. Nice video on this fixer upper. I will keep watching.
Thank you for your respect to the elderly Marty. Sad to say, not many are these days.
I am glad you are willing to fix it up. The high range I would try oiling it up. You may find that is all it needs. Please keep us informed on this project. I really enjoy when you do keep us in the project. Thanks for sharing. Until next time.
Love watching these videos in Tennessee in the USA. Like taking simple tools and making old machines work again
Marty, more power to ya. I've been learning so much from watching your exploits with all this mechanical equipment which you resurrect. Recycling at its best. I'm astounded at your knowledge of engines. I'm reasonably technical myself but watching you has given me more confidence to have a go. I'm living in Italy these days although I am originally from Ireland and I've bought a small holding that needs a tractor and a few farm accessories, flail, mower, chipper etc. Got my eye on a small Fiat tractor. I'll let you know how I get on. I'll keep watching and thanks for sharing.
Sonnie T.
Awesome find, Marty! I sure am glad you at least gave him scrap value for it because otherwise you would have been taking advantage of him and it shows your good character that you did not do that. I googled that tractor and it was made from 1985-1992 and it has a great reputation. I am looking forward to the next video on it just like I look forward to almost all your videos. Best wishes!
The old farmer loved you taking it off his hands, the real New Zealand, what a good old bugger
You're a good man Marty, not just taking the tractor, even though it was offered free, when you know the current value of it and its potential.
Hey there Maarty, you have another subscriber from Canada. It's great watching you bring these relics to life, it's exactly the type of wrenching I enjoy. Regarding your 'Bush Hog," I'm certain you'll find the replacement blades won't be sharp. It works on the principle of shattering the trunks of the saplings you back over, not cutting them. Good luck with your new toy!
If you have any interest at all in balancing those blades here is how to do it. This is the procedure for balancing a model helicopters blades FYI.
1 - Weigh each blade and find the heaviest one
2 - Grab nuts, bolts or whatever that you will attach to the lighter blades so that they add up to the weight of the heaviest blade.
So now you have three blades and each one has a bunch of stuff you are going to add to it so that all four piles weigh the same amount
3 - Balance the heaviest blade on a knife edge and note where the balance point is physically. For example precisely 35 CM from the end with the mounting hole in it.
4 - Now place one of the lighter blades on the knife edge in exactly the same position (35 CM from the end with the mounting hole)
5 - Place all of your assorted hardware on the blade in locations where the blade will now balance on the knife. Add all of it somewhere or another along the blade, but you must place all of it on the blade, just move it left or right till the blade balances on the knife edge.
6 - Attach your hardware to the blade at the locations you have marked on the blade.
You now have four blades that weigh the same and they have the same center of gravity so the shaking will stop.
Now the problem is that with model helicopters they tell you to use very small nails as the added weights. You then just force them into the leading edge of the blade. So adding the weight does not require removing any material. In your case you would need to drill holes I imagine, so that's a new challenge. But the goal is the same, four blades that weigh the same and that will balance on a knife edge in the same position.
Buying four new blades is a good solution as well. If it were me I think I'd try it just for fun but I would weld stuff on there till it weighs the right amount. I suppose you could do a heavy set and a light set and place them on opposite sides of each other. Could be a fun adventure and a cool vid. I'd watch it
Appreciate your level-headed approach to minor adjustments to address issues, lubrication and "only if it really needs it" parts replacement in this age of "junk it and get a new one." You are truly one of the ones saving the planet one machine at a time.
Years ago with our bush hog we were told to stop putting oil in it and just pack the gear box full of grease. We did that and it totally helped it stop leaking and it never needed oil again as well. Good deal on the tractor.
Here in Chile that tractor would cost $4,000 to $5,000 USDollars. I would love to pay salvage value and get something like that for sure. Jim in Chile.
It seems kind of fast for a little old tractor. Like if he raced all the tractors, this one would win. It cracked me up when he came sliding into a halt at 11:48. 😂
FIAT now stands for Fix It Again (Marty) T. Those were sold as Hesston here in the States.
Five minutes... Beat me by five minutes.
First In All Troubles
The love of a person for their tools, no matter the size or complexity, is so heartwarming..
Glad to see another video from you, hope all is well in your part of the world
All good stuff Marty, looking forward to the next one.
All the very best to you all in New Zealand.
I’ve been inspired to buy a old tractor watching you videos . Picked up a yanmar ym1720 diesel. It runs well . I believe she came from Asia . She has the rice paddy tires lol. Thanks for the great videos Marty I enjoy watching and learning
Howdy from the Northwoods of Minnesota, Love and Respect All
SW MN here!
Grew up around Bemidji.
Always a good day with a Marty T clip .thanks mate great guy great family great talent.
Wishing you and your family well and safe following the recent cyclone.🇬🇧
Thankfully the cyclone didn't get us down here
Seems like a pretty nice old tractor. Hope you can get it all straightened out. Really nice ole gentleman.
What a good looking and useful trailer you've got there :)
Wow, definitely the most pretty machine you dragged home yet! What a gem! Full detailed service no question! Cheers
Always fun watching you fix things Marty! Hopefully you were able to go back and give the old guy a few more pesos. Speaking of which, I just got back from Cancun and the US Dollar to Mexican Peso conversion rate is good (1 to 16). Last time I was there it was a 1 to 10 conversion rate.
Another great video. The highlight for me was watching you reversing the tractor on your restored trailer. Absolute satisfaction. Nice work Marty.
Another excellent machine. What a great find Marty. Sometimes the owner just gives up and doesn't want to fix the old paint anymore. Great video thumbs up.
Thank you for your works. I'd thought I'd forgotten much of this knowledge from being a couple decades from the farm and working admin. I so appreciate your refreshment and advanced teachings. Thank you for posting all your videos and sharing your knowledge.
You sure come into some good deals Marty, but you’re the man brother! You always get ‘em running! 👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻. Your trailer looks great brother and definitely more reliable for carrying more weight now! 👌🏻🤙🏻
Love watching you breath life into these machines, and so much donated to you you must be a popular fella in your area.
Do good things for people and you will be rewarded ten fold. I can tell Marty is the type of bloke who will always lend a hand to those who need it.
Great start. As an old fart I appreciate your treatment of the nice gentleman. The money is something I would have had to do myself.😊Steve . Thanks for posting.
Hey mate probably already sorted but best bet would be top of the diff same as the old internationals hydro/gear box/diff oil love the videos mate keep up the good work
Kudos for your token of gratitude to the previous owner. Great systematic & logical troubleshooting on your part! Cheers from Vancouver, Canada 👍
Your work is amazing! Could watch your videos all day!
Awesome content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
I drove one of these around 15 years ago when I was farming. It went well, alot nicer to drive than my current mf165
Also not sure if it's the same, but my tractors clutch slips when the hydraulic fluid is low as it shares the hydraulic fluid with the gearbox.
Take care over there Marty and family with that weather.Stay safe you guys 👍🏻
Along with the linkage adjustment on the clutch there is an adjustment on the disc where you have to take a cover off the bell housing and set the clearance between the pressure plate and the clutch disc.
Good to know thanks mate
What a beauty Marty. I would give my eye teeth for a project like that. Brings back memories of running a fergy 35 diesel 50 years ago in the deep south of Tasmania. Good one mate!
Hi Marty, there's alot of those 55-66s up here in the bay of plenty, I have worked on quite a few, transmission oil level dipstick is under the seat on the rhs, it has a 13mm hex head, also your local new holland dealer should be able to get a air filter for you no trouble, i replaced one the same last year. Good luck
Looking forward to part II. Those 3 cylinders have a lovely exhaust note, sound quite exotic.
Really looking forward to seeing further progress on this old girl - great stuff. And something different too, I don't imagine there are too many 4WD Fiat tractors in NZ, it will be quite the conversation piece when it's running well again, which it soon will be in your capable hands Marty.
It's really nice when you get a new piece of equipment and go through the process of figuring out what issues there might be, then come up with a plan how you can go about making the repairs. I say that Marty T is the Man and he can't repair it then it's only good for parts. Looking forward to seeing the repair and replacing parts episode 🔥
Good low cost tractor and good on you for giving him something for it. Great video. Thank you Marty. 👍
Wow Marty!! What a great find!!!!💯👍
The engine runs like new!! New tires! Awesome addition!!!😎
Bro you don’t just breath life into old old machinery you breath life back into the old boys that used them,maybe a spin-off for your channel you could Q&A the old owners and bring some relevance back into their lives,we all don’t want to die forgotten,Thanks for the video Marty,cheers.
BONUS, you got yourself a winner. I think you are right about diff and G/box oil levels.
Great find, good on you showing the old boy some respect!
It’s always good to see Marty get a new tractor.
Marty, you sure can find some great stuff. Thanks for sharing, can’t wait for the parts.
My fist job was at Fiat tractors in Melbourne 58 years ago the main models were 513R and 411R great tractors thanks for sharing Marty always very interesting and plenty of variety
This is a beautiful machine. Keep us updated for sure.
Looks like a rough diamond. Given your diagnostic skills and ability to adapt, I reckon this will be polished up in good time, and a valuable addition to your growing fleet
Maybe you can put the two new mower blades opposite each other?
Great little tractor for "free" though, would love to find something like this near me!
Edit - just got to the part where you're switching the blades around. Great minds! 😝
Marty I've just seen the news about the state of emergency, I hope you and your family are safe and out of harms way
Thankfully the cyclone didn't get us
@@MartyT that's good news mate, glad you and the family are safe and well 👍🏻
it's absolutely devastating news about the cyclone, wishing you all the best mate
Hope you guys are safe during the cyclone, looks like a nasty one. 🙏
What a score Marty looking forward to the next video's on the repairs to be done
another sweet deal..youre so lucky finding these
Another solid find. I don't blame you for giving him a bit, for the tires alone look to be nearly new. Nice to see that the last little bit of adjustment on the clutch did the trick (better than a soaked clutch). $300 for an air filter, though??? Pffft 🙄 I love to put things back together with OEM parts but I think I agree with your idea in this case.
Always a pleasure seeing your latest finds and projects, especially when it's midwinter here in North Dakota!
I think the old fella was just happy to see you take the tractor knowing it would be put to good use and will be well maintained. Money didn't matter for him.
Great find. Look forward to the next one. Cheers
Old mate seemed like a lovely bloke, and you've scored a 4WD slasher to fix up.
What a marvelous find complete with mower. What a throaty little 3 cylinder diesel got quite the snarl. Definitely sounds like it wants to work.
Cool tractor and great you compensated for the tractor. It's lucky you are it's owner and will fix it
What a bit of good fortune. You'll grow to love that little machine. They are nimble.