Work is work and money is money , there's a man that's not scared to tackle any type job , and that what keeps the bills paid and the lights on , excellent , nice to see a variety of work
I do believe that's the most brake clean used on camera in the history of the channel--but its also why the bay door is open...side note: brake clean is the quickest bee and wasp killer. ;)
Haha, didn't you see him sniffing the gasket maker and then saying how much he loves the 'smell' of the shop. Nothing wrong with a little buzz every now and then! lol
Doesn't matter what you work on. I love just learning from your commentary. For instance your little tid bit of info on gear oils reacting on different metals. Your down to earth way of explaining things is fantastic. Keep them coming Eric. Sharing your knowledge is gift. Thanks. Your brother ever get that truck engine running?
A real mechanic works on anything Mechanicalistic ? Oh heck, if you can fix it I say make a video, and who knows, maybe one day a person will type in a search to you tube, and BOOM .. your video will help them repair what ever it is they were needing guidance on. I am glad you work on more than just cars and trucks. Your community needs an all around quality mechanic like you, to keep it running as smooth as a well tuned engine. Thumbs up from me. Cheers. This comment is years after you posted this video but, I am catching up on what I missed all these long years before I found your channel.
Good stuff Eric, working on stuff like this keeps it real, It made me smile because I just finished repacking bearings on my triaxle trailer in my driveway while the rain came down and then had to adjust the brakes laying on my back on the wet ground while bugs crawled over me and my dogs tried to steal my tools, but it was all better after I watched yourtractor video. Keep up the good work and to hell with the haters, have a well earnt beer.
Tune in to SMA on Tuesdays and get rewarded. Two application minimum of brake clean "the good stuff" plus two sound effects. Never complete without the sound effects. Excellent video Eric !
I just read the MSDS/SDS sheet for said brake cleaner and it says that the product is not compliant "to be sold for use" in New York state (and a handful other states). In any case, I've read much scarier SDS sheets, but having the product banned in several states probably means it's not too safe to use.
I work on everything. Any video you put on UA-cam is fine with me. I might not work on a tractor today or tomorrow, but somewhere down the road, I might. Thanks for your videos Mr. O and keep them coming.
each video of you i watch i'm reminded of myself when i look at your work methods . you use the exact kind of methods i used to when searching for a problem and use the exact methods as me to fix the problem and your fixings are flawless almost each times . This is something i haven,t seen on any other channels . You and I would have went along dam well in a mechanic shop . sadly now i'm retired and a lot less motivated to get under a car or a dashboard . One thing we do share also is the brake cleaner but in my case i'm a lot less generous than you are on the amount i used
I just watched some of your older videos Eric, and it's easy to tell how far you've come since then. You are _a lot_ more comfortable in front of the camera!
good video. something different for your viewers. just some notes for ya. the shim is actually to set the gear backlash and tooth contact pattern along with the shims under the bottom bevel gear. it is not uncommon for a small end play on the axel shaft. That housing fell off way too easy. most of these tractors are designed not figuring the loads a loader application exerts. the ball bearings just arent stout enough. this will cause the bearings to drag and wear the housing and the shafts. combine this wear with the fact there is no vent in the axle and as it heats up it builds pressure. the seal lips cant hold and they leak. i always removed the bearings and the bottom bevel gear. this is where all the metal ends up and you cant flush it properly.(been there tried that then tore apart to see)check where the bearings ride. on both the shaft and the housings. if ya catch a fingernail the seals wont hold. the bearings too need to be tight. puting a vent is something ya might want to discuss with the customer. when filling since there is no bleed hole in the axel housing i wedge the axle so the wheel is down fill and rotate the tire seems to get most of the trapped air out. same for other side. then take a ride around the block and recheck it. it will take about another quart. about 50% of those seals ive changed arent bad. of the 50 % that are almost all are from contaminants cutting the seal not seal wear. of course as always its always quicker and easier to change seals every two years.depending on the manufacturer the oil type varies. the orange ones use the thin trans oil. the seals will hold if ya use gearlube but remember when its 15 below grannys molasses flows quicker .a lot more strain than it was designed for.im not meaning to to bash anyone.just wanting to inteject some experience here.
I could sit here and watch Eric and Mrs O all day. He could fix a toaster oven and I'd be happy. Tractor repair is enjoyable. 1 question, what OBDII scope do you use on I and John Deer? (Lol)
Thank you very much for this video. I have a old 2003 Kubota BX23 front axle seal leaking in the same place and the setup is virtually exactly the same. Doing that job in a week and a half. I'll be referencing this video for sure.
Most of us DIY'ers handle anything that comes in the door, or gets drugg in by our buddies to the shop! That's the way it goes in the fix it world! Keep up the great vid's, ignore the moaners!
That inner seal came off really easy. One trick I've learned to get the tough ones off is to hit one spot with a hammer repeatedly until it just pops off. I didn't believe it until the Stemco sales guy showed me on a semi trailer wheel seal.
Ryan Sippel Makes sense, the hammering action will stretch the metal enough to make it come off. I remember fighting a few of those, wish I knew that trick before!
that cracks me up everytime you do that thing with the brake cleaner. I'm a simple man with simple pleasures. Kind of reminds me of being a kid at my friends house. they would be sitting around with their hockey helmets on in the morning and laughing like hell when the toast popped up.
Working on the ground to replace the seal reminded me of a old Road and Track article ..they were out driving in Idia... and came across a mechanics shop.. all the mechanics squat down and work on items ( engine / tranny rebuilds) squatting the WHOLE day ...dang ..
A good mechanic knows a bit of everything, so this kind of videos are quite interesting, and who knows, maybe will apply this kind of repairs someday...so, keep them coming!
Well I enjoyed the tractor video, you have no complaints from me if you do more of them. For me it is all knowledge and get to see what a garage does each day. Thumbs up from me.
Oh, Eric O!!!! I just got my major brake clean fix. that completed my morning! I sure can smell it from here all the way from Avoca, NY!! now just got my coffee and ready to go to work fixing water pump replacement job. Thanks, Dr. O for the fix! Hahaha:) plus love the tractor vid. it sure is nice change for you!! keep it coming, my friend!! have great day, Dr. O!
Another poster mentioned this and I will say it too. Many of the bearings and seals in these tractors are a industry part IE they adapted the tractor during design to use already available parts. There is a strong possibility your local bearing shop can get the seals/bearings for 1/2 the dealer price.
It's nice working on these things, ain't it? I've been doing this about 9 years now, and just transitioning more toward the automotive stuff lately. OPE and tractors are cake compared to their automotive cousins, IMO - that was my main reason for getting into it. That, and there aren't many places around here that do that type of work. Thanks to you guys on UA-cam, I'm learning what I need to know to get into the OBD-II stuff - it pays better, so I don't mind working for it. I do more lawn stuff than tractors like that, but I've had some nice ones here. The 3 most memorable ones were a '53 Ferguson TO35, a '66 Ford 5000 (diesel), and a '61 Ford 631 Workmaster - the gas engines reminded me of grandpa's Model T's. A joy to work on. Neither engine had ever been rebuilt in it's life according to the owners, but they purred like kittens when I was done with them. Usually just a poor ground through the points, cooked coil, or a clogged carburetor from our poor man's moonshine the state forces us to buy. In MA, even premium has ethanol in it, so there's no escape, unless you've got deep pockets for a 55 gallon drum of ethanol free stuff. Both 6v systems. Super simple. I rarely get pissed off working on those. :) That 5000 diesel never had any engine issues ... until the owner ran it out of oil ... :( New Holland and Mahindra are kings around here, with a few Cub Cadets (basically a Mahindra) sprinkled in for new iron - everything else around here was built before 1970.
South Main Auto Repair Is my favorite channel on youtube. I thought i was the only person that got excited when using brake cleaner AKA The good stuff lol
Great video and love the variety. It's one of the reason I like your channel. I've worked on and serviced those front drive units but only the planetary gear set kind just because everyone here has larger tractors here but at least that one is easy to change other than the assembly falling off (Glad your toes are ok!) Keep up the great work like always!
so you always say to drive till it's bottomed out. I wonder if Mrs O would agree or refute that claim. another good vid Mr. Eric. your channel has become one of my favs. your skills are impressive but I think it's the commentary that keeps me coming back.
Although its not exactly an apples to apples comparison, I see that your vid has 18,000 views in 1 day and that Eric The Car Guy's new commercial for his Fairmont carb has only 8,000 views in 9 hours,. With less than 10% of subscribers, your videos are kicking ass on youtube. I'm glad to see your videos doing well as they provide great information in an enjoyable format. Keep up the good work!
Seems like a real common issue with the Bransons. Just bought mine second hand and the old owner did a great job cleaning up the wheels to hide the leaks. Both left and right leak like crazy
Love a bit of variety, don't listen to the moaners.
I know it's 7 years old, but it's exactly what I need to do with my Branson, and you saved me a lot of money! If you see this, Thanks!
Work is work and money is money , there's a man that's not scared to tackle any type job , and that what keeps the bills paid and the lights on , excellent , nice to see a variety of work
The sound effect you use for Brake Clean is just right. You are a great, trust worthy mechanic. Your family is nice. 😺🚗🚐
Wow Eric working on the floor and using jackstands! Like a real DIYer ;)
And holy crap you must be high on Brake Clean!!! LOL
He sure used enough of it didn't he?
I do believe that's the most brake clean used on camera in the history of the channel--but its also why the bay door is open...side note: brake clean is the quickest bee and wasp killer. ;)
That wearever brake clean causes brain damage. I always try to hold my breath!
Haha, didn't you see him sniffing the gasket maker and then saying how much he loves the 'smell' of the shop. Nothing wrong with a little buzz every now and then! lol
Doesn't matter what you work on. I love just learning from your commentary. For instance your little tid bit of info on gear oils reacting on different metals. Your down to earth way of explaining things is fantastic. Keep them coming Eric. Sharing your knowledge is gift. Thanks. Your brother ever get that truck engine running?
Oh yeah that is long gone, has 4 inframes going on in the shop right now actually
I agree with Arthur, love all your videos.
@@SouthMainAuto You should have stock in brake cleaner!
A real mechanic works on anything Mechanicalistic ? Oh heck, if you can fix it I say make a video, and who knows, maybe one day a person will type in a search to you tube, and BOOM .. your video will help them repair what ever it is they were needing guidance on. I am glad you work on more than just cars and trucks. Your community needs an all around quality mechanic like you, to keep it running as smooth as a well tuned engine. Thumbs up from me. Cheers. This comment is years after you posted this video but, I am catching up on what I missed all these long years before I found your channel.
I enjoy anything you post eric thank you
Good stuff Eric, working on stuff like this keeps it real, It made me smile because I just finished repacking bearings on my triaxle trailer in my driveway while the rain came down and then had to adjust the brakes laying on my back on the wet ground while bugs crawled over me and my dogs tried to steal my tools, but it was all better after I watched yourtractor video. Keep up the good work and to hell with the haters, have a well earnt beer.
Tune in to SMA on Tuesdays and get rewarded. Two application minimum of brake clean "the good stuff" plus two sound effects. Never complete without the sound effects. Excellent video Eric !
I can't pick up a can of brake clean now without hearing that sound in my mind!
Nicely done Sir. Cars, mowers, wheel chairs, tractors, trucks, big rigs - we love em' all!
Thumbs up for the excessive amount of brake cleaner used!
Honest to God, I was so happy that it wasn't a 55 gallon drum Eric was using ! Holy Fudge, Batman.
I wish he wouldn't, that stuff is terrible for you. I only spray it outside and hold my breath when I do that.
I just read the MSDS/SDS sheet for said brake cleaner and it says that the product is not compliant "to be sold for use" in New York state (and a handful other states). In any case, I've read much scarier SDS sheets, but having the product banned in several states probably means it's not too safe to use.
use kerosene instead
Keep doing what you do your a good honest mechanic and that is rare now days
Eric, you remind me of me when I was younger. I retired after 50 years in the biz. Had a lot of fun, made a lot of money. Continue on friend!
The smells remid me of my father, he worked on a lot of tractors. After 60 years, I can still smell it. :)
I work on everything. Any video you put on UA-cam is fine with me. I might not work on a tractor today or tomorrow, but somewhere down the road, I might. Thanks for your videos Mr. O and keep them coming.
love this video, we still got our fiat 640 and the ford 3000 tractor at the backyards... i grow up with those until my father passed away...
I love the switch from auto to tractor. I would like to get a tractor for my snow removal. So this is great info. Keep it up Eric.
Watching you spray so much of the good stuff completed my morning.
each video of you i watch i'm reminded of myself when i look at your work methods . you use the exact kind of methods i used to when searching for a problem and use the exact methods as me to fix the problem and your fixings are flawless almost each times . This is something i haven,t seen on any other channels . You and I would have went along dam well in a mechanic shop . sadly now i'm retired and a lot less motivated to get under a car or a dashboard . One thing we do share also is the brake cleaner but in my case i'm a lot less generous than you are on the amount i used
I just watched some of your older videos Eric, and it's easy to tell how far you've come since then. You are _a lot_ more comfortable in front of the camera!
Glad to see someone still helps people Eric O. A few people did not understand what trouble code led you to the fix and gave a thumbs down.
great vid! I found this searching for branson 2400 vids. Had mine about a year now. Loving it.
you a jack of all trades master of none eric o. you work on everything.
A true mechanic can work on anything. Nice video
good video. something different for your viewers. just some notes for ya. the shim is actually to set the gear backlash and tooth contact pattern along with the shims under the bottom bevel gear. it is not uncommon for a small end play on the axel shaft. That housing fell off way too easy. most of these tractors are designed not figuring the loads a loader application exerts. the ball bearings just arent stout enough. this will cause the bearings to drag and wear the housing and the shafts. combine this wear with the fact there is no vent in the axle and as it heats up it builds pressure. the seal lips cant hold and they leak. i always removed the bearings and the bottom bevel gear. this is where all the metal ends up and you cant flush it properly.(been there tried that then tore apart to see)check where the bearings ride. on both the shaft and the housings. if ya catch a fingernail the seals wont hold. the bearings too need to be tight. puting a vent is something ya might want to discuss with the customer. when filling since there is no bleed hole in the axel housing i wedge the axle so the wheel is down fill and rotate the tire seems to get most of the trapped air out. same for other side. then take a ride around the block and recheck it. it will take about another quart. about 50% of those seals ive changed arent bad. of the 50 % that are almost all are from contaminants cutting the seal not seal wear. of course as always its always quicker and easier to change seals every two years.depending on the manufacturer the oil type varies. the orange ones use the thin trans oil. the seals will hold if ya use gearlube but remember when its 15 below grannys molasses flows quicker .a lot more strain than it was designed for.im not meaning to to bash anyone.just wanting to inteject some experience here.
Plus it probably would of been easier to pull the 4 bolts where the spindle connects to the axel and set the whole thing on the bench.
I could sit here and watch Eric and Mrs O all day. He could fix a toaster oven and I'd be happy. Tractor repair is enjoyable. 1 question, what OBDII scope do you use on I and John Deer? (Lol)
Massively useful, as I have this to do on my Branson as soon as lambing season is over... Tractor is in daily use right now!! :-)
Everything you do, you make it look so easy.... Great work Mr O👍
I like to see the tractor vids. I really dig old trucks and old tractors.
Thank you very much for this video. I have a old 2003 Kubota BX23 front axle seal leaking in the same place and the setup is virtually exactly the same. Doing that job in a week and a half. I'll be referencing this video for sure.
Thanks for doing this repair on the TRACTOR. Great video !! NOON WHISTLE, they don’t blow the noon whistle anymore in my home town (Tracy,Mn)
Check out the Inner tie rod end boot at 5:54!
I seen it to(; huge rip in da boot pops out at you don't it !!
Any wrenching video is good with me. I don't have any knowledge of these but am impressed the inside of the housing is painted with Glyptal.
"Gravity, It's the LAW!!" Amen brother.
People forget this law very often.
I always love vehicles that carry its own jack. Formula one cars do too.
Most of us DIY'ers handle anything that comes in the door, or gets drugg in by our buddies to the shop! That's the way it goes in the fix it world! Keep up the great vid's, ignore the moaners!
That inner seal came off really easy. One trick I've learned to get the tough ones off is to hit one spot with a hammer repeatedly until it just pops off. I didn't believe it until the Stemco sales guy showed me on a semi trailer wheel seal.
Ryan Sippel Makes sense, the hammering action will stretch the metal enough to make it come off. I remember fighting a few of those, wish I knew that trick before!
SMA, Proving daily that brake clean is just elbow grease in a can! Excellent as always.Good stuff with the variety!
that cracks me up everytime you do that thing with the brake cleaner. I'm a simple man with simple pleasures. Kind of reminds me of being a kid at my friends house. they would be sitting around with their hockey helmets on in the morning and laughing like hell when the toast popped up.
For the gasket you didn't have, you can get gasket material and cut it with some scissors. Use the old one as a template. I've done it many times.
Hell yes! Something different for the viewers. Enjoyed the video Eric O.
Working on the ground to replace the seal reminded me of a old Road and Track article ..they were out driving in Idia... and came across a mechanics shop.. all the mechanics squat down and work on items ( engine / tranny rebuilds) squatting the WHOLE day ...dang ..
I like watching your tractor work keep on doing it.
A good mechanic knows a bit of everything, so this kind of videos are quite interesting, and who knows, maybe will apply this kind of repairs someday...so, keep them coming!
Love the channel, tractors, cars ,trucks, they're all great 👍👍
I agree Love the tractor vids.I don't see many at all on the tube that are as good . And you do a wonderful job of showing and explaining...Thanks ,,
I'm glad I'm not the only one with a brake cleaner addiction! Love that stuff and buy it by the case for my home shop :)
I'm not the only one who loves the smell of rtv.
Well I enjoyed the tractor video, you have no complaints from me if you do more of them. For me it is all knowledge and get to see what a garage does each day. Thumbs up from me.
You really do it all at South Main Auto! This was different, I enjoyed watching. Never a dull video made at South Main Auto! 👍
Thumbs up on tractor video, also was having a bit of break clean withdrawal. Glad you about burned through a whole can, I feel much better!!
I’ve got a mahindra max26. It’s amazing that drive unit weight is held up w a simple snap ring! Nice work!
TOoo cool it's always nice to see something different. Thank you for sharing this with all of us..
Done the little Kubotas......very similar if not the same on most accounts. Decent little tractors. I wish my Oliver 1550 was as simple.....
Oh, Eric O!!!! I just got my major brake clean fix. that completed my morning! I sure can smell it from here all the way from Avoca, NY!! now just got my coffee and ready to go to work fixing water pump replacement job. Thanks, Dr. O for the fix! Hahaha:) plus love the tractor vid. it sure is nice change for you!! keep it coming, my friend!! have great day, Dr. O!
Love the tractor vids. Looks like it was well designed. Easy maintenance.
Another poster mentioned this and I will say it too. Many of the bearings and seals in these tractors are a industry part IE they adapted the tractor during design to use already available parts. There is a strong possibility your local bearing shop can get the seals/bearings for 1/2 the dealer price.
But there's running around time. They might even have it at AutoZone, but I'm pretty sure most of us know how that goes.
it pays the bills! & it keeps customers coming back!
Korean tractors are fine! I have an RK37 and man it is well made and has a ton of power to the ground!!
Now matter where your u put the jack stand, it WILL BE IN THE WAY. GUARANTEED!!!!
The right stuff makes a great gasket
Hey Eric! That rubber boot at 5:42 has a giant hole in it!
Likely it wasn't brake cleaner safe.
Eric O multi talented.
I also like tractor stuff ,keep up the good work!
Well, i just learned something about tractors... Amazing what you learn on SMA sometimes.
I really dont mind these tractor videos. Thumbs up from me :P Keep the videos coming and keep up the good work.
Awesome variety in your shop that's very cool
I really enjoyed this video! Eric , variety makes for more interesting day! Thank you friend! Be safe and God bless you and your family !!!!!
It's nice working on these things, ain't it? I've been doing this about 9 years now, and just transitioning more toward the automotive stuff lately. OPE and tractors are cake compared to their automotive cousins, IMO - that was my main reason for getting into it. That, and there aren't many places around here that do that type of work. Thanks to you guys on UA-cam, I'm learning what I need to know to get into the OBD-II stuff - it pays better, so I don't mind working for it.
I do more lawn stuff than tractors like that, but I've had some nice ones here. The 3 most memorable ones were a '53 Ferguson TO35, a '66 Ford 5000 (diesel), and a '61 Ford 631 Workmaster - the gas engines reminded me of grandpa's Model T's. A joy to work on. Neither engine had ever been rebuilt in it's life according to the owners, but they purred like kittens when I was done with them. Usually just a poor ground through the points, cooked coil, or a clogged carburetor from our poor man's moonshine the state forces us to buy. In MA, even premium has ethanol in it, so there's no escape, unless you've got deep pockets for a 55 gallon drum of ethanol free stuff. Both 6v systems. Super simple. I rarely get pissed off working on those. :) That 5000 diesel never had any engine issues ... until the owner ran it out of oil ... :(
New Holland and Mahindra are kings around here, with a few Cub Cadets (basically a Mahindra) sprinkled in for new iron - everything else around here was built before 1970.
This was perfect for me. My buddy broke is right axle and I needed to see how to tear it apart.
I think its great when you work on things other than cars or trucks. We all have other things that need repair and a gearhead is a gearhesd. Thanks!
Thanks for another great video! Love the tune when you show the brake cleaner...twice!
I'm liking the out of the ordinary video's. Moaner's can always watch you reruns on cars. lol
Whoa! Whoa! Watch your toes!
I don't think I ever saw Eric drop anything before. I guess there's always a first time!
South Main Auto Repair Is my favorite channel on youtube. I thought i was the only person that got excited when using brake cleaner AKA The good stuff lol
Wrenching is wrenching. Thumbs up from me too!
I like the tractor videos and the diesel videos. If people get all bent out shape about tractor videos it's obvious they never grew up around them.
Great video and love the variety. It's one of the reason I like your channel. I've worked on and serviced those front drive units but only the planetary gear set kind just because everyone here has larger tractors here but at least that one is easy to change other than the assembly falling off (Glad your toes are ok!) Keep up the great work like always!
Neat video for sure. Awesome Eric. Glad we get to see something different. Great video bossman.
I’m sitting here researching Branson tractors and what do I find but my favorite UA-cam mechanic working on one.
This was a nice change of scenery!
I have those same Walker jack stands. I've had them for about 45 years.
Hi Eric I for one LOVE the tractor vids. I had a A/C 1947 C that I rebuilt top to bottom Great fun for sure!
ERIC TRUE GEAR HEADS LOVE IT ALL CARS,TRUCKS,TRACTORS SUV`S &EVEN MINI-VANS DON`T STOP
so you always say to drive till it's bottomed out. I wonder if Mrs O would agree or refute that claim.
another good vid Mr. Eric. your channel has become one of my favs. your skills are impressive but I think it's the commentary that keeps me coming back.
LMAO
Keep these videos coming fixing is fixing . Great job
Although its not exactly an apples to apples comparison, I see that your vid has 18,000 views in 1 day and that Eric The Car Guy's new commercial for his Fairmont carb has only 8,000 views in 9 hours,. With less than 10% of subscribers, your videos are kicking ass on youtube. I'm glad to see your videos doing well as they provide great information in an enjoyable format. Keep up the good work!
Seems like a real common issue with the Bransons. Just bought mine second hand and the old owner did a great job cleaning up the wheels to hide the leaks. Both left and right leak like crazy
Torque setting: Number 1 with 6 ugga duggas..... lol
I love watching these older videos.
Wow that's a crazy design axle. All the weight of the tire wheel and drive gear is only supported by a snap ring when the tires come off the ground
love the tractor video! love learning new stuff reason why i watch your videos!
Don't know a thing about tractors, but was sat glued to my monitor over this one. Great tutorial. Thank you.
The good stuff is back !!!!!!!
Thats a clean tractor ... looks new
11:25 the calm after the storm.
I'd like to see more Tractor videos. Always good to learn something new. Also like to see a timing chain replacement on Nissan Altima 2.5.
Wow...you are using a full can of the good stuff!
Nice to see something different
9:30 the good stuff appears! Smiles all around!!