Getting the Farmall F-20 Ready to Rumble

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  • @samhinds2369
    @samhinds2369 Місяць тому +354

    I spit my coffee when the wig came out I didn't expect that

  • @kevinschertz4089
    @kevinschertz4089 Місяць тому +69

    Nice to see the cat sleeping on your head at the end of the video 😂

  • @malcolmpas
    @malcolmpas Місяць тому +114

    An 85 year old tractor that hasn’t been started for a year ….. kicks over on the fourth easy turn. What a well maintained and mechanically sound machine. Well done Pete.
    (Wow - a fancy dress field day … 😂)

    • @Boxbirder
      @Boxbirder Місяць тому +10

      Non ethanol gas helps also.

    • @machinist7230
      @machinist7230 Місяць тому +3

      ​@@Boxbirder Yup, ethanol gas causes more problems, particularly with carburetors, than most people realize.

    • @rockyjetproject1345
      @rockyjetproject1345 Місяць тому

      It’s like the old Fords. They don’t build them like that anymore.

  • @johnkupik9338
    @johnkupik9338 Місяць тому +59

    HAIR TODAY ... Gone Tomorrow !🤣

  • @plsjones
    @plsjones Місяць тому +64

    The man sure knows and loves his tractors 😊

  • @60MorganRd
    @60MorganRd Місяць тому +34

    all ways nice to get a Just a Few Acres Farm Video

  • @tylerbarrett6652
    @tylerbarrett6652 Місяць тому +9

    Yeah... my Dad would say - "A clean tractor is a happy tractor." So... there is that... lol.

  • @Capt4141
    @Capt4141 Місяць тому +77

    Something was different….. I can’t quite figure it out….. good to see your hair club for men is working

  • @frankcurley
    @frankcurley Місяць тому +20

    Thanks for taking a moment to explain the starting process for the F-20...interesting series of events before you even crank .

  • @ffsletmein4321
    @ffsletmein4321 Місяць тому +7

    As a software dev do I need to know the intricacies of a tractor more than twice my age?
    No.
    Do I feel more complete with this knowledge?
    Yes.
    Cheers for the video 😊

  • @PepperStreetHeat
    @PepperStreetHeat Місяць тому +10

    “There’s no replacement for displacement” has to be one of my favorite things you have said that made me chuckle. I can’t explain why, but I thoroughly enjoy your style of comedy

    • @davidrobertson376
      @davidrobertson376 Місяць тому +1

      He also said it can run and charge the battery.

  • @cambo1200
    @cambo1200 Місяць тому +10

    A clean tractor is critical for peak aerodynamic performance.

  • @vernnnnnnn
    @vernnnnnnn Місяць тому +18

    Pete - that last drive really put a youthful flow to your hair 👍

  • @shermdog6969
    @shermdog6969 Місяць тому +5

    Who else loves this channel? Its the flower in a field of cactus.😊

  • @jamwilson1994
    @jamwilson1994 Місяць тому +4

    Dont ever change, Pete. You are hilarious!

  • @wattsup8407
    @wattsup8407 Місяць тому +20

    I bought a little genius plow from a guy. He had his grandfather’s F20. He showed me the bill of sale. $800 and 2 horses. He purchased it from a dealer in Ramsey, Illinois. He still has the cotton umbrella with the dealer name on it.

    • @348Tobico
      @348Tobico Місяць тому +2

      I doubt those trade-in horses are still in operable shape! And THEY NEVER came with a dealer advertisement umbrella.

    • @wattsup8407
      @wattsup8407 Місяць тому

      @@348Tobico that might be so but it was on the invoice.

  • @jimoconnor6850
    @jimoconnor6850 Місяць тому +12

    The F-20 is the Fountain of Youth...!! Makes you look 20 years younger when it's running right...🤣🤣

  • @PatriciaVincent-g2t
    @PatriciaVincent-g2t Місяць тому +12

    I love watching you and Hilarie, I also love your bad jokes and all the silly things that you do. Gives me a laugh for the day. Thank you, Pete and Hilarie.

  • @FoxyJeff
    @FoxyJeff Місяць тому +5

    I ask myself why I love this channel….it’s the calming effect it has over me…

  • @singplumb
    @singplumb Місяць тому +8

    Elvis has left the building!

  • @CoreyJordan-tq1hy
    @CoreyJordan-tq1hy Місяць тому +19

    Good morning from Texas! Pete’s videos are so satisfying… soothing even 👍👍

  • @georgerdavis4585
    @georgerdavis4585 Місяць тому +1

    Pete, I noticed two abilities you have that you should be very proud of. 1. The excellent job you did rebuilding that beautiful tractor. 2. The ability to grow a nice head of hair while taking said tractor for a spin to blow the cobwebs out. Congrats!

  • @howardwilliams8993
    @howardwilliams8993 Місяць тому +23

    Nice way to put some wind in the "HAIR"!!

  • @Token_Civilian
    @Token_Civilian Місяць тому +1

    It's always impressive at how quickly those old tractors of yours start after sitting for so long. ETA - and the bit of comedy right at the end. Pure gold.

  • @Daveco82
    @Daveco82 Місяць тому +2

    Beautifully restored old equipment that runs like a top! Pete I can't thank you enough for these videos!

  • @colettenewell4634
    @colettenewell4634 Місяць тому +8

    That tractor is beautiful. You must be so pleased with the outcome of your hard work. Hope you enjoyed the plowing competition

  • @rancancookcanoy9768
    @rancancookcanoy9768 Місяць тому +23

    Pete another great video. Enjoyed watching while having my coffee this morning. Have a great rest of your Sunday.

  • @WENDE-f7x
    @WENDE-f7x Місяць тому +9

    I'm married to a farmer and he has the blue tractors (New Holland) but he has the exact same shoes as you do, Pete!

  • @JamesColeman1
    @JamesColeman1 Місяць тому +21

    When my kids were grown, I told them the secret to being an adult was that there’s no such thing as being an adult. Cheers 😂

  • @njd4291
    @njd4291 Місяць тому +13

    Yeah, the horsepower to dirt/ dust ratio sky rockets once the this beast of a tractor is cleaned and detailed. Beautiful machine. Great video to wake up to while enjoying some coffee.

  • @allenferry9632
    @allenferry9632 Місяць тому +18

    Coffee out the nose sucks on a Sunday. That old tractor runs like a 29 jewel Bulova drilled out for 3 extra jewels.

  • @bobmoroney3643
    @bobmoroney3643 Місяць тому +1

    Doesn't it give you a real sense of pride when you start it so easily? Love it.

  • @catherinehubbard1167
    @catherinehubbard1167 Місяць тому +1

    I live a suburb of a New England city and have never been on a tractor or worked on engines. But I LOVED this video. Your commentary on the architecture, function and maintenance of this nearly century-old tractor was fascinating, with history as well as engineering. This is a machine you work with in all its parts, made so farmers could keep it running on the fuel they could get and use it for a range of farm tasks over the seasons. Unlike the computerized cars on the highways today, where the engine function is sort of a black box and it’s assumed most owners will have work done by a mechanic, this old tractor’s needs are for the farmer to do.
    I continue to be amazed at all the things you must know to keep a farm like yours running. You add to the list by restoring and using old tractors and gear, but not so long ago, most farmers would have had to use those tractors and keep them running. And before that, when draft animals were used, there would have been another long list. It strikes me that the transition from draft animals to early tractors must have been really hard for farmers. It can’t have been easy for salesmen to convince them to make this change and to educate them on how to maintain the equipment.

  • @MicheleHummel
    @MicheleHummel Місяць тому +2

    Oh the beauty in watching the cows playfully follow you Pete! 💕 🐄

  • @ghettobirdie
    @ghettobirdie Місяць тому +1

    I love old Tractors so this is my favorite episode now.

  • @jeroldlynn1343
    @jeroldlynn1343 Місяць тому +2

    I got a good chuckle. The wash. The donuts and the wig😂Thanks for the great content.

  • @richardoyster1295
    @richardoyster1295 Місяць тому +41

    Pete, Did you realize that you had a dead beaver on you head in that last shot? LOL

    • @joecascia9714
      @joecascia9714 Місяць тому +8

      I laughed even harder after I read this! Good one! Love you Pete!

    • @TheJeffgama
      @TheJeffgama Місяць тому +5

      That was no beaver, he was just filming too close to Titas

  • @cstar54
    @cstar54 Місяць тому +11

    You definitely have some fantastic old tractors!!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @elvisbrown4345
    @elvisbrown4345 Місяць тому +3

    2 of our grandsons stay with us 2 Saturdays a month. The 6 yr old comes in the bedroom at daylight and says “ Is Pete on!” We love your videos!🙋🏻‍♂️👦🏼

  • @peacepeople9895
    @peacepeople9895 Місяць тому +16

    LOL...fastest working Rogaine in history. Thanks for the video

  • @richardgash2349
    @richardgash2349 Місяць тому

    Nice tractor

  • @CPthetooladdict
    @CPthetooladdict Місяць тому

    Can't wait to see you plowing. I was hoping that's what this video was. Thanks, Pete. I love the f20 wish I could have done one for my grandfather before he passed would have made him really smile!

  • @carmenmendez6836
    @carmenmendez6836 Місяць тому +1

    You almost got me with that hair... LoL LoL 😅 I thought I was watching a younger you for a minute! So much fun, never a dull moment with you ❤️❤️ Thanks for being you!!!! 😁

  • @panicer
    @panicer Місяць тому

    Diggin' the new look, Pete!

  • @OldSaltyBear
    @OldSaltyBear Місяць тому +1

    Hey Pete... seems a badger crawled up top your head and is taking a nap. haha

  • @ezone913
    @ezone913 Місяць тому +6

    I'm starting to see older tractors for sale on marketplace and roadside farms. Young Bucks looking to work some ground on a thin dime get a head start if the stumble into this room.
    Thanks for preserving the operational knowledge of these old tractors, Pete. Nice hat!

  • @promold350
    @promold350 Місяць тому

    Good way to start the day, thanks.

  • @THEFALCON58
    @THEFALCON58 Місяць тому +1

    Hi Pete, Been cleaning out the storage bins again, it gives you a nice shine, your tractor, looks grate Pete.

  • @gloriacoffey4651
    @gloriacoffey4651 Місяць тому

    Driving those tractors are like time machines. It takes me back to when there were 3 billion more birds and DC3s droning through the sky. 😊

  • @jeffhoard4777
    @jeffhoard4777 Місяць тому

    What a great Sunday morning to watch a new great video of you Pete thank alot

  • @tonywetherill8513
    @tonywetherill8513 Місяць тому +1

    Just when you’re not concentrating properly, I looked up. That was hilarious. Keep up the good work.

  • @michaelkraus5984
    @michaelkraus5984 Місяць тому

    Delighted to see the Rogain is working! Hollywood, here he comes!

  • @rogerbasker6970
    @rogerbasker6970 Місяць тому

    Service and a bath the old tractor sounds great Pete. Have a great day!

  • @taracriste1
    @taracriste1 Місяць тому

    Great video! I love Petes sense of humor, reminds me of my husband. No warning ⚠️ just a giant wig, no mention of it, and you thought we wouldn't notice Pete LOL 😂 God bless you all

  • @tomkelley8313
    @tomkelley8313 Місяць тому

    Never had a hard time starting the old 1938 F-20. I always used gasoline in our tank as someone before us changed out the tank. I did keep the shutters when I rebuilt the tractor and dad was very happy. Our F-20 had the rims turned around to point out. Here in western Massachusetts these were mostly used for row crop tractors. Our front rims were identical to yours, but the rear rims used to be steel and someone before us had rubber mounting rims installed. You sir, have a very nice 1939

  • @kirkwilson10
    @kirkwilson10 Місяць тому

    Thank you, Pete! I've sent a message to all the kids to be sure and watch. We're dealing with unprecedented devastation from the hurricane here in Upstate SC. It's hard on the kids being out of their routine, too. This will help them, especially the WIG!

  • @GregCollard-cq5yg
    @GregCollard-cq5yg Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful tractor! Hope you have a great time plowing with the old girl. Thanks Pete.🇺🇲💪✌️

  • @dieseldoctor2221
    @dieseldoctor2221 Місяць тому

    Its a great Sunday morning when ya can wake up and watch a great video from your favorite UA-cam Channel JUST A FEW ACRES GOD BLESS AND have a great day at the plow day event!!!!😀😀😀😀😀😀

  • @mustanglady7843
    @mustanglady7843 Місяць тому

    I enjoyed your comments about listening to the sound of the tractor as you went up the hills. It is important to be able to hear the sounds of the engine. My daughter has a high frequency hearing loss and every once and awhile I would ride along with her in her truck. I would hear things that she could not hear even with hearing aids. So I would tell her to get that sound look into. It is a great thing to be able to hear those changes in the engine and other things. Thanks for the video! I always enjoy your sense of humor!

  • @bnewland1958
    @bnewland1958 Місяць тому

    A clean tractor is a happy tractor.

  • @johngreasamar7730
    @johngreasamar7730 Місяць тому

    Oh my word, Pete. You are a trip. Enjoy the plow day. I sure look forward to seeing some of it. Thank you, as always.

  • @shirleybewley6646
    @shirleybewley6646 Місяць тому +3

    Reminds me of taking my horse out for the 1st ride in the spring after being in winter pasture. Put her thru her paces, remind her how to work together 😁

  • @chrishagan5834
    @chrishagan5834 Місяць тому

    Always teaching Pete good job

  • @DarrylSparlin
    @DarrylSparlin Місяць тому

    As always Another great video. Love watching everything you do on the farm. Brings back lots of memories when I lived on a farm when I was young. Can't wait too see the plowing video! God Bless.

  • @lh824
    @lh824 Місяць тому

    You never fail to supply me with a heart-felt grin and giggle! 😁

  • @jimlong527
    @jimlong527 Місяць тому

    I was rolling on the floor with laughter the wig got to go on plow day.

  • @tomkelley8313
    @tomkelley8313 Місяць тому

    I'm not sure my father taught me that starting, or even if he knew. Although I sold his 1938 F-20 I rebuilt for him a few years later, I still enjoy listening to that sound of the F-20 running!!

  • @chrisgraves9304
    @chrisgraves9304 Місяць тому

    My compliments Pete! Your tractors are a work of art. Love it. You are a masterful rebuilder. Your videos are awesome. Love hearing the old tractors run and I can tell its one of your passions. Thank you.

  • @charlesmielke9859
    @charlesmielke9859 Місяць тому

    Love the hair!

  • @anthonyhengst2908
    @anthonyhengst2908 Місяць тому

    I just know "plow day" will be so much fun . Actually I think it's fun watching you walk through the pasture seeing the shadow of you AND your GoPro as you walk along. Can't wait for plow day!

  • @overwatch2671
    @overwatch2671 Місяць тому

    Good morning, Pete. What a fine piece of machinery. The simplicity of this tractor is mind-blowing, like that wig.😂
    See ya next week

  • @darkiee69
    @darkiee69 Місяць тому

    Gotta keep the head warm..

  • @opendstudio7141
    @opendstudio7141 Місяць тому

    I’m always impressed by the rugged engineering on those earlier generations of Farmall tractors. The history of the development of tractor technology is super fascinating and the cut throat shady industry that propelled it.

  • @Huntersprojects
    @Huntersprojects Місяць тому +1

    I take great pride in cleaning and getting my little tractor ready for plow days and parades very calming

  • @eddiebaughman2809
    @eddiebaughman2809 Місяць тому

    Your knowledge of the old Farmall tractors is amazing. Love your videos

  • @deborahsimmons2414
    @deborahsimmons2414 Місяць тому

    Best ending ever!!! Pete, Pete, Pete….😀😝

  • @bamatractor
    @bamatractor Місяць тому

    Driving that tractor make you look 20 years younger!

  • @richardrice1068
    @richardrice1068 Місяць тому

    nice hair LOL, nice seeing the old iron still getting it done

  • @craiggilbert7197
    @craiggilbert7197 Місяць тому

    Good morning Pete!

  • @jonathancrissinger2301
    @jonathancrissinger2301 Місяць тому +7

    I had to laugh when I saw the wig 😂😂😂😂. The old tractor is looking and sounding great. I hope it all goes well and you are having fun. Thanks for the video, and I'll see you later.

  • @GrowWhereYouArePlanted
    @GrowWhereYouArePlanted Місяць тому +9

    I am amazed at your knowledge of mechanics and your ability to restore such old machinery. To be honest, I have no idea what you're talking about, but those tractors sure are beautiful.

    • @mar-45
      @mar-45 Місяць тому +1

      exactly feel same way

  • @philjungels7617
    @philjungels7617 2 дні тому

    I remember, in my teens, back in te 60s, a farmer down the road had a couple f20s, and his kids used to flog them almost to death. I wonder if they are still alive..... more memories, thanks Pete.

  • @michaelharvey7613
    @michaelharvey7613 Місяць тому

    Thanks Pete

  • @chrisbrackett9779
    @chrisbrackett9779 Місяць тому

    20:49 you looked like a kid in a candy shop for the very first time all smiles😊

  • @colleenrobison4070
    @colleenrobison4070 Місяць тому

    Those tractors have the sweetest sound, go red.

  • @HensOnly
    @HensOnly Місяць тому

    Your Grandma would have the fits if she sees you with that wig LOL! Good job on the tractor! She runs very good for her age!

  • @DeannaHiser-jc8qh
    @DeannaHiser-jc8qh Місяць тому +17

    You inspired me to restore my farmall h with my grandpa

  • @tilapiastew1
    @tilapiastew1 Місяць тому

    The wind flowing through his beautiful hair, that’s farming.

  • @jcamisa50
    @jcamisa50 Місяць тому +1

    When I saw that wig on your head. I said " what the hell does he have on his head. " lol. Enjoy your sense of humor Pete!!!!!!❤

  • @coracobb3917
    @coracobb3917 Місяць тому

    Never realized how complicated tractors could be. Your videos are so interesting and informative, love them!

  • @dorothylaplante7243
    @dorothylaplante7243 Місяць тому +1

    Wow that is a nice tractor. It is hard to believe it is so old.

  • @348Tobico
    @348Tobico Місяць тому +2

    I am always astounded by the technical savvy and expertise in the design of old engines. Always. The designers and engineers were brilliant. And the love you have for maintaining and using your equipment would make those "ancient" design engineers very pleased. WOW! Farm boy Pete does "donuts" in the farm yard! Gotta' love those wheel brakes. Is that head warmer going to show up on chilly days this coming winter? It really says PETE in a very PETE way.

  • @1963RonTKiser
    @1963RonTKiser Місяць тому

    Nice hair Pete.

  • @micheleweatherspoon6399
    @micheleweatherspoon6399 26 днів тому

    Beautiful. You always do a fine job rebuilding these Farmall's. Perfection 👌

  • @robertcarpenter992
    @robertcarpenter992 Місяць тому +9

    Pattie still seems to have a lot to say about things still 😅

  • @maryisme247
    @maryisme247 Місяць тому

    LOLOL!!! Yep, I laughed out loud. Oh my. Anyway, I just love how you explain the ins and outs of your tractors. Your mechanical knowledge is obviously vast. I am learning so much. Not the least is how important it is to keep everything properly oiled. Thank you!

  • @nicholaspower4621
    @nicholaspower4621 Місяць тому

    I have to say the thatch you had on at the end was a vast improvement made you look years younger!!

  • @careyclayton7743
    @careyclayton7743 Місяць тому

    Pete your videos just get better and better.

  • @BlitzHack
    @BlitzHack Місяць тому

    Playing with his toys makes him feel young again.

  • @johnmiller-kr4jy
    @johnmiller-kr4jy Місяць тому

    Good morning Pete
    She,s a fine looking rig, that was a very well put together video on starting procedure and service
    Have fun on plough days have a gr8t day be safe