WILL IT START??? 1948 McCormick-Deering W-4 Tractor Rescue - Let's See What We Bought!

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  • @jmailbell
    @jmailbell Рік тому +72

    Go ahead and name the tractor cause something that wants to live that bad can’t be used for parts. lol

  • @PacificNorthwestHillbilly
    @PacificNorthwestHillbilly Рік тому +2

    Glad to see you up and back to work!

    • @squatch253
      @squatch253  Рік тому

      Thanks! Yeah I’ve been down now for about as long as I had been working on the Farmall H, I’m excited to be getting back into it 👍

  • @cassiuspuckett8789
    @cassiuspuckett8789 Рік тому +48

    It's amazing how well things work when you install parts correctly. Glad you are back and hitting on all cylinders. It looks as if you might be looking for another parts tractor. That one runs too smooth and operates to easy to be a parts tractor. Thanks for sharing....

  • @SootHead
    @SootHead Рік тому +10

    Can't tell you how good it is to see Squatch getting his hands dirty again! A day to celebrate!

    • @johngibson3837
      @johngibson3837 Рік тому +1

      Nice to see some normality the lad is playing with his new toy nice work

  • @mikewednesday8541
    @mikewednesday8541 Рік тому +29

    Awesome to have you back in action!!! I have been rewatching all the old member only videos which has been great, but it’s really good to see you back!!👍🏼

  • @76RSLT
    @76RSLT Рік тому +7

    If that was on my property, it wouldn't even be a candidate for restoration. Mechanical tlc, sheetmetal work, and put it back to work!

  • @pedrobatista4439
    @pedrobatista4439 Рік тому +29

    Sounds and runs great! I think it's safe to assume this is no longer a parts tractor? :)

  • @1crazynordlander
    @1crazynordlander Рік тому +11

    Now you have a conundrum. You better find another parts donor tractor. It would be a crying shame to part this old beauty out. HHH, what a fitting name for these series of tractor videos and from Minnesota too!

    • @brycewiborg8095
      @brycewiborg8095 Рік тому +1

      I endorse your assessment. I have a bias. Love the McCormick Deering.

  • @thirzapeevey2395
    @thirzapeevey2395 Рік тому +7

    Good to see you back in the saddle. I can't imagine the relief your dad must feel that your eye is mended.

  • @paulwomack5866
    @paulwomack5866 Рік тому +23

    I noticed that you were extremely careful not to damage anything by a premature starting attempt.
    Once it started at all, it started like a lamb!
    Superb prep work there.

  • @jazzerbyte
    @jazzerbyte Рік тому +6

    That tractor is in better shape than expected. So the light switch has a hidden Bluetooth connection to the camera!

    • @rawbsworld6604
      @rawbsworld6604 Рік тому +2

      Hahahaha finally someone acknowledges the switch 👍 , I thought it was funny 😆 guess that one ✈️ overhead 🤣 as no mentions 🤣😂✌️

  • @jasonhoose5215
    @jasonhoose5215 Рік тому +4

    That's a nice ole girl there. I'm very surprised it runs and drives that well too. It was pretty awesome to see the little kid come out when she fired up 😅. My opinion she's more than a parts unit. And that was a pretty slick way to end the video 😅

  • @stevenrapp3217
    @stevenrapp3217 Рік тому +2

    What a sweet little machine...... a nice cup of coffee and I could putt around on the old girl all morning!! She sure sings pretty!!

  • @TheJstewart2010
    @TheJstewart2010 Рік тому +2

    With the giant tires and the way you sit behind them, I can't get the image of a 60's rail dragster out of my mind.

  • @leecrump4614
    @leecrump4614 Рік тому +2

    Welcome back to improving health. I have been praying for you.

  • @dieselmann34
    @dieselmann34 Рік тому +1

    This is the best premier episode of squatch acres. I’ve ever seen.
    That’s a great tractor. Just name it now. It’s part of the family

  • @sixtoes2313
    @sixtoes2313 Рік тому +2

    Squatch. Nice to see ya with a wrench in your hand again.

  • @Bonderoev
    @Bonderoev Рік тому +1

    What a sweetheart! A couple of parts and some service items and she's ready for the fields!

  • @justjoe7313
    @justjoe7313 Рік тому +2

    Love the switch joke, loughed out loud for real :D

  • @richardphelan8414
    @richardphelan8414 Рік тому +2

    Glad to see you back in the saddle again Toby

  • @geneguenther4325
    @geneguenther4325 Рік тому +23

    Thanks for the video Toby! Man does she run good. Would be a cool project to do like the swamp angel instead of a parts tractor. Glad to see you can get more involved in things now as well. I just found out yesterday that treatments are starting Tuesday morning and have 35 of them. Hopefully with the holidays that January 11th will be the last one and start getting back to healthy. Thanks again and can’t wait for the next video!

    • @geneguenther4325
      @geneguenther4325 Рік тому +5

      @@squatch253 thanks Toby I really appreciate it. I’m staying positive I’ll beat this and not feel to bad thru it. Yeah I’m sure things will take a while for you to get back to normal and lots to keep an eye on as well just a little step in the right direction. I’m sure the glasses will really help to. Thanks for the update and stay strong that you’ll be back to normal soon as well!

    • @halsnyder296
      @halsnyder296 Рік тому +7

      Adding you to my prayers Gene

    • @geneguenther4325
      @geneguenther4325 Рік тому +3

      @@halsnyder296 thank you. I appreciate it

    • @sixtoes2313
      @sixtoes2313 Рік тому +5

      Gene. Stay strong. You can beat this. I managed to beat the big C twice...(Lung and Skin)

    • @geneguenther4325
      @geneguenther4325 Рік тому +2

      @@sixtoes2313 thank you I do appreciate it

  • @BigDaddy_MRI
    @BigDaddy_MRI Рік тому +1

    That old girl is a survivor. Give her a good name! I bet the starter you exchanged was a 12 volt. Maybe. Or just needs a rebuild.
    Great video! Thanks!

  • @dougkubash8673
    @dougkubash8673 Рік тому +13

    Good to see you back at it Squatch!! The W-4 is pretty amazing! Looks like the previous owner kept it well serviced!

  • @stevebloke5455
    @stevebloke5455 Рік тому +2

    It's nice of the previous owner to fit a switch that ends the video. Nice little tractor, Thanks for posting.

  • @geraldschrader8511
    @geraldschrader8511 Рік тому +10

    That's definitely too nice to be used for parts! Either run it as is, or do a rebuild series on it (rebuild please!).

    • @karlfischer1011
      @karlfischer1011 Рік тому

      The salvage yards always tore down nicer machines than we were running on the farm. It was an easy way for them to ensure the parts may actually be usable. all the effort on new cables, it's gonna be a keeper :)

    • @karlfischer1011
      @karlfischer1011 Рік тому +1

      anyone else get a commercial the moment the light switch was flipped? 😅

  • @AntiqueCarsandStuff
    @AntiqueCarsandStuff Рік тому +2

    Great video and great editing.

  • @dark_angel_don9766
    @dark_angel_don9766 Рік тому +1

    You are so lucky. Still making memories with Sr.

  • @thomasstewart9368
    @thomasstewart9368 Рік тому +1

    I recently scrapped my tin drain pan. Many years ago those were the go to drain pan. RIP tin drain pan.....👍

  • @AndrewHCann
    @AndrewHCann Рік тому +1

    Excellent video Guys :) also how long that tractor be sitting for and good condition in for age running very well for test drive to ! Not smoking one and nice see alive again to plus keep going too! Hopefully fix up orgnail tank or replacement nice good used one too and that wild NAPA rebuilt that Generator also did not know that ! Agree your dad say keeper too and nice hear that to!

  • @nek542
    @nek542 Рік тому +2

    Good to see you with the “shades” on again!

  • @rogerallen6644
    @rogerallen6644 Рік тому +2

    This isn’t a parts tractor, my friend! One of the most entertaining videos you’ve ever put out!

  • @bullfrogmachine
    @bullfrogmachine Рік тому +2

    Awesome video👌 glad your feeling better and getting back at it👍

  • @colin8532
    @colin8532 Рік тому +2

    Dang it, now I want one too! Super handy light switch too lol

  • @walterbickel7962
    @walterbickel7962 Рік тому +1

    Good job, glad you got it running, now back to needing a part tractor again.

  • @jerrylum5123
    @jerrylum5123 7 місяців тому +2

    Loved watching this! I grew up in the 50's and we had a McCormick OS-4, I think it was a 1946 Orchard model. Use to plow fields and orchards and that tractor would just run all day long. Brought back fond memories. Nice to see these old tractors still being used!

  • @mrbill8542
    @mrbill8542 Рік тому +5

    You can see that was a nice old well cared for tractor --good buy !!!

  • @JamesJones-gk5jd
    @JamesJones-gk5jd Рік тому +1

    Good to see you turning wrenches again

  • @rickeyburke2596
    @rickeyburke2596 Рік тому +1

    LOL, Correct timing makes all the difference in the world. Amazing ol tractor.

  • @lordcaptainvonthrust3rd
    @lordcaptainvonthrust3rd Рік тому +5

    Another "as new" rebuild with original patina?
    Go on, Squatch, you know you want to 👍

  • @lawrencewillard6370
    @lawrencewillard6370 Рік тому +1

    The tractor looks big until you get on it. Glad you are back!.

  • @cdjhyoung
    @cdjhyoung 6 місяців тому +1

    Glad to see you drain the oil. I've never understood why someone would risk wrecking an engine with old oil and who knows what else still in the crankcase.

    • @squatch253
      @squatch253  6 місяців тому

      Thanks, plus the bottom of the pan is where all the accumulated condensation/water always settles, so that's the first liquid that gets sucked up by the oil pump as soon as they start cranking the engine lol

  • @cmh1984
    @cmh1984 Рік тому +5

    Buddy of mine recently picked up a "for parts" M602 MM. It turned over when he was winching it up on the trailer and so he decided to try starting it when he got it home. It popped right off and ran better than the one he already had and almost everything worked. Now he has two project tractors and is hunting for another 602 parts machine.

    • @kenhawkins1033
      @kenhawkins1033 Рік тому +1

      Is this a common occurrence? I had a similar experience with my 1952 W6. I lifted the rocker cover. Looked great! Dropped the oil pan and, to be honest, I've found uglier messed and the bottom of a bowl of truckstop chili. I just need to remedy some sloppy steering linkage and I've got a workhorse. I ended up getting a 1936 F12 for a project.

    • @cmh1984
      @cmh1984 Рік тому

      ​@@kenhawkins1033it seems to be, I've yet to drag home a parts machine myself, so I haven't had the opportunity, but an absolute junk looking Farmall M I bought this summer for a project runs amazing and isn't going to need anything other than cosmetic work.

  • @JoTa8389-gu9vi
    @JoTa8389-gu9vi Рік тому +14

    Great runner , so good to see you able to get involved more , you and your dad work so well together brings back good memories to me. Happy Thanksgiving to you all you have so much to be thankful for this year .

  • @nathancarlisle2801
    @nathancarlisle2801 Рік тому +1

    Thats starting to be too nice to part the old machine out. Got a good runner there. Well done

  • @jamessmith7691
    @jamessmith7691 Рік тому +1

    You should see a rebuilt starter from a Perkins I changed out twice. Within a year the face plates bulged out just like that one. That's a nice old find. I like the wear on the pulley.

  • @WeeShoeyDugless
    @WeeShoeyDugless Рік тому +2

    Having worked on Farmall 'H's & W6s all my working days, i was screaming at the screen "check the distributor timing for 180 degrees out" as this is so easy to get wrong.
    Ask me how i know😂😂
    She runs sweet as is but with a carb kit and the valve clearance set, she'll be even sweeter.
    We have never had a starter on any of ours, hand crank only on a magnito unit.
    Great to see you back at it Toby👍👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @lifeafterourloss
    @lifeafterourloss Рік тому +2

    Great video, made my day!

  • @deweydodo6691
    @deweydodo6691 Рік тому +1

    The good rear tires were a giveaway it was a runner.

  • @darrenhawken9766
    @darrenhawken9766 Рік тому +1

    Great revival and care taken , she's a little gem, too good for a parts tractor, a compliment to the super 👍💨💨

  • @garyfeltus9801
    @garyfeltus9801 Рік тому +1

    I believe you put that old tractor back to work. Sounded really good.

  • @vburke1
    @vburke1 Рік тому +2

    Man, I love the sound of a classic Farmall.

  • @Ihbinder14
    @Ihbinder14 Рік тому +1

    Well done, Especially the ending!!!!!

  • @connerbrandl5103
    @connerbrandl5103 Рік тому +1

    😂great ending, I got an add as you flipped it, didn’t figure the video was over😂

  • @Greg_Gatsby
    @Greg_Gatsby Рік тому +1

    I’m glad you’re back in the saddle, albeit on a limited basis. 👍

  • @thefencepost
    @thefencepost Рік тому +1

    I can think of many things that switch would be very useful on! 😁

  • @KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch
    @KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch Рік тому +4

    That thing sounds great. Looks like it's a good candidate for a future project... May just have a W4 and SW4 together!

  • @paulmurphy5964
    @paulmurphy5964 Рік тому +1

    Loved that switch ending ! 😎
    Marvelous
    Looks like a great piece of art as well as equipment to enjoy.
    Nice work.
    Cheers

  • @sterff89
    @sterff89 Рік тому +4

    I agree with Sr, seems like a keeper! Small tune up and hook it up to a plow!

  • @angrybobking5083
    @angrybobking5083 Рік тому +1

    I sure like those lights pointed up!

  • @rogerkrey
    @rogerkrey Рік тому +1

    Truly pleased that you are able to return to some sort of normalcy in you life and that your patience has paid benefits to your eye health.

  • @CleverMonkey-jd3du
    @CleverMonkey-jd3du Рік тому +3

    Wrenching videos on YT are pretty common, but wrenching videos by someone so calm and easy going are not. So great to watch you do this.

  • @waltermattson5566
    @waltermattson5566 Рік тому +1

    You have another great machine. I hope you can find another one for the parts you need.

  • @thomaspoeta6308
    @thomaspoeta6308 Рік тому +1

    A parts tractor! I think not! That maybe it was meant to run! If they made cars like they used to make Tractors we would All be driving 57 Chevys now! It is so good to see you out doing what you love to do best! Prayers are answered! By the way that switch at the end was hilarious. Laugh out loud hilarious! You'll have to tell us what it does in the next video! You are funny.

  • @ronsbeerreviewstools4361
    @ronsbeerreviewstools4361 4 місяці тому +1

    Good job, and good post.

  • @brianhayes7618
    @brianhayes7618 Рік тому +1

    The old w4 sounds really good just like a old Farmall should congratulations on a great pick

  • @theda850two
    @theda850two Рік тому +2

    Winner winner, chicken dinner! That's a keeper :)😂

  • @rdaw33
    @rdaw33 Рік тому +1

    You sure have a keeper!!!!!!!!!!

  • @francishorne2553
    @francishorne2553 Рік тому +1

    Excellent Toby😊 a parts tractor saved

  • @dmfor9001
    @dmfor9001 Рік тому +1

    I am working on a 1953 W4. You made removing the starter look easy. For me it was very frustrating but I eventually got it. If you get going on refurbishing the W4 I will be a lucky man.

  • @eugenecunningham491
    @eugenecunningham491 Рік тому +1

    Million dollar smile on your faces priceless

  • @MetallicAH2O
    @MetallicAH2O Рік тому +2

    LoL! What a way to end the episode! Glad to see you're doing better!!

  • @josephperkins4163
    @josephperkins4163 Рік тому +1

    It’s a keeper! Great job!

  • @wilmamcdermott3065
    @wilmamcdermott3065 Рік тому +1

    Those old oil pumps have warped end plates Some times

  • @Denis-tu1pd
    @Denis-tu1pd Рік тому +1

    Awesome video in my opinion I would fix what is needed so you could put the doner parts back on the farmall tractor. In my opinion I would leave the patina. Denis from Santa Rosa CA

  • @Crash5291
    @Crash5291 Рік тому +1

    Love the content no matter the subject! No need to replace that switch it seems to work just fine ha.

  • @gc3305
    @gc3305 Рік тому +1

    Good to see you breath life into the old girl again! she runs far too good to wreck.

  • @deannajoseph
    @deannajoseph Рік тому +2

    Only Squatch can make a will it start video into a mini restoration

  • @chrisheffernan6600
    @chrisheffernan6600 Рік тому +1

    Works great, give it a dose of Seafoam to clean up the fuel system and carburetor. You got yourself a good running tractor.

  • @imtimrich
    @imtimrich Рік тому +1

    Great job team 🇺🇸👍 happy your out and about Squatch

  • @jimamundsen7029
    @jimamundsen7029 Рік тому +1

    Great to see both you and the W-4 up and running again!

  • @paulpowell9579
    @paulpowell9579 Рік тому +2

    Engine sounds great

  • @charlescastle5566
    @charlescastle5566 Рік тому +2

    Wow, that tractor sounds great even the drive train sounds better than most. Good job.

  • @johantenhove7770
    @johantenhove7770 Рік тому +1

    Oh tears in my eyes to see it running haha :D.
    Good luck with it! It would have been nice to see if the PTO works.

  • @pauledmundson8132
    @pauledmundson8132 Рік тому +1

    Looks like you need to find a good fuel tank with the correct patina. Everything else is repairable. If you could only find a good parts tractor.... I also like the headlights on this one.

  • @bulwinkle
    @bulwinkle Рік тому +1

    I'd love to see this tractor overhauled whilst keeping it the way she looks.

  • @hansjohansson7477
    @hansjohansson7477 Рік тому +1

    Amazing, runs good.
    Things were made to last, runs as almost it was new🙂

  • @10868940ih
    @10868940ih Рік тому +2

    Light switch ends the video! Who would've thought!

  • @dandoyle9496
    @dandoyle9496 Рік тому +1

    What a wonderful tractor. Such a good parts unit hard decision to tear that one down. Rather then do the minor maintenance to get into perfect field ready condition

  • @gregorymacneil2836
    @gregorymacneil2836 Рік тому +1

    You got a great deal on a parts tractor! Truly enjoyable video - Please let us know when we can buy lottery tickets with you as a group!

  • @jankotze1959
    @jankotze1959 Рік тому +1

    Amazing how old tractors just hold for life, it surely in the best hands ever

  • @dustinstambaugh2611
    @dustinstambaugh2611 Рік тому +1

    Iv been watching 10+ years first time iv seen you use starting fluid😊

  • @kenhawkins1033
    @kenhawkins1033 Рік тому +5

    I wince whenever I see the ether come out, but you maintained incredible self-control. Perhaps you've torn down an ether addict before? It does an incredible job of washing any trace of lubrication from the cylinder walls!

  • @davepritchard2800
    @davepritchard2800 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoyed the video. Great to have you back. This little tractor is spot on. Thanks to you both.

  • @RuralTowner
    @RuralTowner Рік тому +1

    Nice trick with the light switch.

  • @noelstractors-firewood57
    @noelstractors-firewood57 Рік тому +1

    Nice sounding tractor.

  • @raincoast9010
    @raincoast9010 Рік тому +1

    Good job guys! It started right up after it was properly adjusted. Love the grill.

  • @bobjanozeski3927
    @bobjanozeski3927 Рік тому +1

    Sounds good , I have a Super W4 from 1953 which was a kerosene start then to gas. I ts a handy tractor to have

  • @flukep1228
    @flukep1228 Рік тому +1

    You found a other tractor to give some love too.

  • @moanderson6
    @moanderson6 Рік тому +1

    Cool glad you are doing better.........................................................................

  • @fritzhawes1784
    @fritzhawes1784 Рік тому +1

    I like to see those tractors that have been resting for a while spring back to life with just a little help, thanks for letting us watch!