You keep mentioning the boat videos and how surprised you was about the response to them, it’s not the content, (cars, trucks, boats, tractors, or whatever), it’s the two of you and what you do together that is entertaining! I’d like to add its GREAT to see you Both in the shop, Aaron looks so happy to be able to get his hands dirty again!
Watching the farmers fix tractors as a kid is what started my road to mechanics and hot rodding. I grew up on a farm fixing tractors with stick/arc welders and oxygen acetylene cutting torch and hand tools bigger then my fist so watching this is comforting and enjoyable. Good job on the rebuild!
FYI, the front crank bearing/bushing bore has a chamfer on the inside to install the bushing from the inside with a bolt washer type tool to draw it into place. Also the rear crank bearing/bushing can be removed with a punch (drive on the center at an angle) install new bushing with a flat plate until flush.. Your welcome.
I have an aviation background. The John Deere Tractor Fix Hook me. I used to wrench 🔧 for a living; now I push perfectly good snow and now I mow (run) over grass. Ritchie from Ankeny Airport in Iowa
I wouldn’t worry much about that rear main bearing, I’ve seen far worse and they were running just fine. But I would advise that you invest in a lead hammer for assembly, reduces the likelihood of errant strikes causing any damage to the machined surfaces. Love all your content!
I love this video. I am 50. My parents bought a farm when I was 13. The very first thing they bought was a brand new John Deere 650 to care for a small horse pasture. Love that tractor! Bush hog, snow blade, belly mower I wish I had the bucket. But at 13, what can you do? I do remember looking at the attachment brochure the dealership had often. Funny thing is, that was the first engine I have ever done service work on. By myself. I have been an engine builder for almost 30 years now. Thanks for the memories.
I could not imagine living in Snow, disrupts almost half of your year, but then again times there are temps that are 36C+ for a few months of the year with me.
Just a suggestion: Use a copper hammer or a copper bar to knock in gears, bearings etc... so you don't scar or break things. It just gives it a little bit of cushioning. Copper hammers/ mallets - are easy to make... and you can make a copper bar out of about any copper laying around. Brass will work too - but I prefer copper myself. Great job by the way - thanks for sharing. I love this stuff - keep it coming.
I was thinking of a dead blow hammer, yes copper or brass is also better than steel on steel. Also a bench press and a hydraulic press may come in handy.
Loved watching you both do this rebuild, as an old timer and engine guy the only thing I can advise you on is to reduce your metal on metal contact. Don't use steel hammers on steel parts, there are softer alternatives or use a piece of smooth hardwood between the hammer and the part.
Good to see Aaron back in the swing of things. Not that watching Emily turn wrenches is a bad thing. Good to see you’ve recovered well. Look forward to hearing it run.
It's all mechanical content, post it! I'm a retired diesel & heavy equipment mechanic myself with 35+ years in the business of mechanics, and this is an excellent tutorial on how to overhaul this little 2-banger diesel engine! Thank you guys for this video, and keep it all coming!
I retired 2 years ago after working on John Deere tractor's, combine's and sprayers for 35 years. Working on this size tractor is a lot more enjoyable then working on the newer one for sure. You did a great job on this yanmar engine. Enjoy you tractor.
The first flying sparks video i saw was the $5000 boat episode and I said who are these guys that can do this?? Now we have a tractor so you got me. It is so great to see Aaron at what looks like to me at full speed with his dry humor in full force!
With these you don't have the problem of modern tractors and that is that everything is completely stuffed with electronics. Oh your tractor doesn't work anymore..... too bad we don't support the software anymore. Buth buth.....sorry your problem.
Don't ever doubt these types of videos... a 2 cylinder diesel engine is rare enough... but to see you guys do this TOGETHER and then put the equipment to use is an excellent use of the channel (IMHO)... I'm sitting here worried that you won't show us the rest of the work on your tractor... and then you won't show us what you end up using it for. PLEASE keep this going for us. I love your channel... more for the types of people you are than for the content.
I have a 650 like this, it was handed down by my father and grandfather, the original owner. I love it, it does so much and demands so little! Mow, move dirt, dig holes, pick up engines, pull fence posts, drag logs, and it'll work for days on a few gallons of diesel. I'm so happy to see one getting restored. Now to watch the first start video!
First timer here! Takes me back to the family farms during summers I spent there and was put to "work". All a blast for me growing up. Spent some time making pistons for John Deere. Demanded very close tolerance work and by golly John Deere sure checked the parts received, great quality control.
So glad to see wrenches and ratchets being used for assembly, not impact drivers. Proof Aaron knows what he is doing. Just makes me cringe when the impact is used for assembly. Good job. And i like the tractor video. Make sure to show us some tractor work in the future too!
Hey Emily and Aaron 👋, cool little build going on there. It’s good to see what’s going to work for content. But that lunch you had off the grill looked delicious 😋. But thanks for sharing and have a great week ahead 👍
An Incredibly Beautiful Smile Emily. ♥ Bag and tag those parts people. Please get a large table/bench to do your work on. Your back and knees will thank you later. You risk breaking rings/and or Piston by not removing the upper ring land. There are tools for that. Perhaps take it to an engine rebuild shop if you can find one. You may also need to polish the Crank Journals.
Great timing. I am rebuilding a small JD lawn tractor. Engine done, now stripping rust , then paint. Finally just waiting on replacement parts from JD. All under 1k that would have cost 3500+. Love it. John Deere's parts and manuals are great to help make it happen
what alot of people like seeing others who jump off and fix stuff, not just buy new shinny use and store. and the fact that yall both work together, not just 1 person and another videoing. if more folk did this simple work together and enjoy doing it. great channel
This is a fun build on that little tractor. I am anxious to see it running and working. I am a John Deere guy myself so this is really fun to watch. Take care guys.
Great to see the engine rebuild, as it doesn’t matter what it propels. I feel the nostalgia Aaron feels towards the tractor, and the times spent with his grandpa. I think if there was a question that bearing needed replacing, y’all would have taken it to a machine shop to have it removed…
Aaron is a very talent man, he tackles all these different projects with ease. I really enjoyed watching the tractor engine rebuild. Great job Aaron. Bill
Any lady that picks up on the sound of an assembly as it finds home is a keeper! I like the Chemtool over the CRC simply because it doesn't leave a residue after flashing off. Nice video.
Can't wait to hear it run...I don't know about anyone else, but the content is sold by the vibe, you two make for good entertainment...I love to watch anything mechanical too, so keep it coming. Thank you for all the time involved, and all the content you bring, and you awesome personalities!!!
Variety is always good. Seeing each of you projects from beginning to end is very satisfying and educational. So thanks to both of you and keep up the good work.
Well done! I own two of these tractors, a 650 like yours (4wd but no bucket) and a 750 (3cyl 4wd with bucket) and both are super capable, easy to work on, handy as all get out! If folks out there need parts for these Yanmar built John Deere’s, Hoye Tractor parts in Texas is a great source!
I bought the same tractor last summer. 5 foot brush hog works. Harrow and fert spreader worked great to plant grass. I enjoyed watching you guys get into the guts of your tractor.
I grew up on the farm fixing things and farmed for 26 years until many hailstorms put me out of business. I transferred an F10 loader from an old truck frame to a 1970 Buick 225 with a 455 engine and an automatic transmission with a 4 speed Brownie behind that. I kept the heavy truck rear end as it carries the weight. I later bought a 4-wheel drive articulating loader. My hired man (who helped me with the build), always preferred driving the Buick loader. Too old to do this much now but enjoyed watching you two work together. I think if kids were exposed to this kind of creative thinking, we'd have less craziness in the world. Subscribed!
If it’s got an engine in it and I get to watch you two working together, I’m in. Plus tractors are cool. Especially older ones that are simple workhorses.
Enjoying the tractor content. It’s great to see Aaron wrenching away and his strength returning. I think it could be therapeutic for him too, diesel engines and a tractor similar to his childhood. Nice to see your pooch about too. OK, just got to the tacos part. Those looked amazing. Edit, now I see the chops. 😋
Great find. You will be happy with that tractor and loader. That little two cylinder engine will sound vintage putt putt. That tractor was a joint venture between John Deere and Yanmar of Japan. There was a whole series, 650, 750, 850, 950, 1050, 1250, 1450 and 1650. I helped test these tractors back in the day and was always impressed. I also had a 650 like yours to travel around the factory in Waterloo. Good luck with your rebuild, I will be watching.
Really enjoyed watching Aaron knock this out. I've been wrenching on cars my whole life but these diesel engines are a different animal. Very cool to really see his expertise in this one.
Aaron I can relate to your love of this tractor. On a smaller scale I had an International Harvester Cub Cadet .I learned to Drive on it , Plow snow, Cut Grass,Dig , Carry Hay , Spread Horse Manure ,pull Cars , you name it. One Rebuild and two Short blocks. I did sell it 20 + years later and wish I didn't. I hope to find another one someday.
I have the Cub Cadet I learned to drive back in '69. My dad bought it to mow the grass on his property and I got it when he died. It's sitting in my garage, but the Craftsman tractor runs so much smoother and gets much better "mileage"! I even have the original manual!! I have too many tractors! I've got an old CAT D4 that needs a ring rear and reassembled (bought in partially taken apart). I sure would like to start on these projects, but I live next to thieves in Montana, and the law enforcement here is mediocre at its best; actually the corruption here is off the charts!!! My best friend id my side arm!!!!
I resurrected a JD 750 a few years ago, the upgrade to the 650 you have. Both are rebranded Yanmars. Great tractors and easy to work on... And fun to use and own. Rock reliable, with a few caveats. The hydraulic pump is in the transaxle. When the pump fails, replacement or service requires splitting the tractor. Also, the seals in the "locking" valve erode over time and the 3-point will drop until the valve is replaced. But these things run for decades without issues. You got a great little tractor for the money.
Glade to see Aaron is feeling better. Health is number 1. I love all the content you guy’s do. Anytime you can bring something back is great. Also I get to lean something every time. Thanks for all the content you show
My uncle has a 950 that I’ve ran several times, that era of JD tractors are pretty good! Not to mention, his 950 is powerful too, it’ll brush hog 4 foot grass in the highest gear all day long!
It seemed like Aaron always had an edge to him. I see in it guys I served with who had ptsd or were struggling with things. Since your break that seems to be gone. Best to you both!
I’m good with whatever you guys post on either channel, keep up the great work! Can’t wait to hear the first start up and see y’all drive it around the yard!
I’m a master mechanic now, I did however make my start fixing farm equipment and tractors, you guys did a great job , likely won’t leak much and it will run better after it breaks in a bit , I’ve been a mechanic for over 35 years in Canada 🇨🇦 it’s a bit of a big deal getting a master license here, I’m working in a small truck shop but I did work at a GM dealer for 25 years , I love your channel and how much fun you guys have making videos ❤ keep doing what you love and yu’ll never work a day in your life 😜
Aaron and Emily, I've always wanted to rebuild a tractor motor. I don't have the skills that Aaron has, but I could give it a shot one day anyway. Really enjoyed this video. Kinda fun. Thanks for Sharing!
What a score on that tractor 🚜. Aaron hit the nail right on the head. Who wants to have $25,000 tied up in a machine you're really not going to use that much. I would love to have a machine like that around my yard and only have four thousand tied up in it. You guys rock and you're both so fun to watch. I love all your content. The tractor content is awesome too. Nice to see Aaron showing his diesel mechanic skills. Can't wait for part 2!!!!!!!!!
run across your page today and enjoyed the relaxed way in which y'all share what you know. I'm quite fond of old mechanicals regardless of brand etc. I have a '68 JD 140 with a single hydraulic. I replaced the ruined motor with a 15hp knockoff and I am quite pleased with the fit. Keep up the work videos.
The great thing about watching you guys is that you enjoy working and being together. It seems that everything you do, no matter how difficult, you find a way to keep smiling. Good to see you smiling again Aaron! P.S. Is walking down a tool aisle and buying something you MIGHT need a bad thing? LOL!
Have to agree, tractor content is great to to watch as well. We have a 1961 B414 and always great to watch tractor fun. Looking forward to see the fun you have with yours.
I´m new here and came just because of the tractor 🙂. I have a 1967 Fordson Dexta with a three cyl.Perkins that needs an engine rebuild and new brakes + a 1953 Volvo T31 kerosine that needs ? Your "new" JD looks great. All the best. Take care and God bless.
I just enjoy all the content you share with us!! You guys are real and genuine and I do appreciate all the time and effort you put into your channel!! Keep up the fantastic work!
Love the Luv. Brings back memories on my old red Luv with a rusted out frame, It was my first bought truck, and I was very naive when I bought that thing, but It took me home multiple times while I was in the military. God bless.
Love seeing the rebuild of a great green machine. LOL I love watching you two. Aaron seems soo patient. I would love to be able to shadow him. You young lady are a keeper for sure. Grab your pork chop and just bite in to it right there in the shop was awesome to see. Good ol country gal. Ya'll have a great day.
Great to see how well Aaron is doing. The arms look as if they are healing well and he looks happy to be back at work. It doesn't matter what you're working on if you are having fun! If it isn't fun, close the door and go do something else....it will be better tomorrow! Take care.
I just went through a yanmar engine. New pistons, sleeves. They do things a little bit different. Numbers cylinders from the rear etc. I found they are prone to cracking in the heads between the injectors and valves causing coolant to get in cylinders. Saw many do that. Injectors also can be a pain to get out of head. Never leave the engine cover open to rain. It pools around injector causing rusted in issues. Fun stuff. Great video. Best wishes.
You're always very methodical. And always seem to do really good work. Plus compared to a lot of the other UA-camrs I Watch. Your audio is always exceptionally good. I did see that use red loctite on the bearing. Loctite has a Pacific green loctite 620 retaining compound. That is made especially for bearings to keep them from spinning. The only downside with using the green stuff is you have to heat it to get it out afterwards.
Love when I came across this video... Seems like I saw a boat rebuild the two of you did a while back and it was cool. Glad to see a great deal on saving an old workhorse. Keep up the great vids.
Any thing you guys take apart and repair is a learning experience for us to watch; I'm 83 years old and you two inspire me with your automotive ability. I recently bought a poor old 1955 Olds with a 324 c.in. engine that hasn't been started for 20 years today I changed the oil and will begin the process of starting it up using Aaron's and VGG's technique of starting an old engine. Take care and keep the vids coming I watch them all. Thanks for all your tutoring and mechanical knowledge.
My dad had his own small excavation business when I was growing up. I got to run his equipment as soon as I could reach the peddles. He loved doing the backhoe work and I loved doing the rototilling work with his Massey Ferguson 60 hp tractor. I really wish I had my own tractor to this day to do that kind of work!
Phenomenal video. Aaron is in his element doing a diesel. He's like watching a potter working his clay. But to add some humor, did anyone else see Findley crawl out from under the house at 3:42? Watch over Emily's shoulder. 😂😂
Content is content! Variety is the spice of life, and variety in content, especially with more vehicles going diesel, is nice. Love watching you two work together!
The shop is looking great!! That concrete has been sitting long enough for a nice epoxy paint job now. The kitty liter will work much better on epoxy and no stains on the floor afterwards.
Hello from England. Thank you, you two, for another great video. Personally, I like to see any video where a non running vehicle gets brought back to life. Not taken back to showroom condition, but just turned from a static pile of scrap into a piece of working machinery once again. So I enjoyed this one greatly.....
I watched the finishing vid yall made...so I had to watch from the beginning of this rebuild. Love watching a husband and wife team working on rebuilds and such. Awesome yall! Thanks for sharing and I'll be watching your future vids!!!
I used that type honer to deglaze my Chevy cylinders, then used oversized rings to prevent blowby & ensure proper compression--worked perfectly. As for the squirrel problem, a 22 short will fix that. They are delicious pan browned in butter with a little salt & fresh ground pepper.
You keep mentioning the boat videos and how surprised you was about the response to them, it’s not the content, (cars, trucks, boats, tractors, or whatever), it’s the two of you and what you do together that is entertaining! I’d like to add its GREAT to see you Both in the shop, Aaron looks so happy to be able to get his hands dirty again!
Smart. . . don't buy too much on credit. Worked for us in the medium and long run.
Watching the farmers fix tractors as a kid is what started my road to mechanics and hot rodding. I grew up on a farm fixing tractors with stick/arc welders and oxygen acetylene cutting torch and hand tools bigger then my fist so watching this is comforting and enjoyable. Good job on the rebuild!
I can see Aaron is getting excited the coder to startup nice job guys
FYI, the front crank bearing/bushing bore has a chamfer on the inside to install the bushing from the inside with a bolt washer type tool to draw it into place. Also the rear crank bearing/bushing can be removed with a punch (drive on the center at an angle) install new bushing with a flat plate until flush.. Your welcome.
All of your content is a joy to watch .just with you two working together makes it great keep up the great content and I'll keep watching
What Neal said!
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Yes iv saw her on another car show before trying to be cute
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I have an aviation background. The John Deere Tractor Fix Hook me. I used to wrench 🔧 for a living; now I push perfectly good snow and now I mow (run) over grass. Ritchie from Ankeny Airport in Iowa
Hell yeah i want to see more tractor content. Tractors are cool. Keep up the good work you two
With the empowerment and gracefulness of you helping your husband there is nothing that man can't do... Your a great helper!!!
I wouldn’t worry much about that rear main bearing, I’ve seen far worse and they were running just fine. But I would advise that you invest in a lead hammer for assembly, reduces the likelihood of errant strikes causing any damage to the machined surfaces. Love all your content!
I agree 100%. Tools are the life blood of any shop, buy once and always have the right one forever !
It made me cringe everytime he got that hammer out, striking machined surfaces, gears, and driving that bearing in with a socket
Or brass ay least
A plastic dead blow has served me well for years, a steel hammer on motor parts was a huge nono in my shop.
I had to look away every time he picked up the hammer. But that's ok...an old tractor on a budget build. Please get a brass or dead blow though😮
I love this video. I am 50. My parents bought a farm when I was 13. The very first thing they bought was a brand new John Deere 650 to care for a small horse pasture. Love that tractor! Bush hog, snow blade, belly mower I wish I had the bucket. But at 13, what can you do? I do remember looking at the attachment brochure the dealership had often. Funny thing is, that was the first engine I have ever done service work on. By myself. I have been an engine builder for almost 30 years now. Thanks for the memories.
A refreshingly fun episode. Not that the regular stuff isn't great, it was cool to see how simple the tractor engine was.
I could not imagine living in Snow, disrupts almost half of your year, but then again times there are temps that are 36C+ for a few months of the year with me.
Ooooppppps - went onto a different vid from the channel that I was watching.
Great seeing Aaron working on the engine, the man just looked happy doing something he loves. Great video you guys!
Just a suggestion: Use a copper hammer or a copper bar to knock in gears, bearings etc... so you don't scar or break things. It just gives it a little bit of cushioning. Copper hammers/ mallets - are easy to make... and you can make a copper bar out of about any copper laying around. Brass will work too - but I prefer copper myself. Great job by the way - thanks for sharing. I love this stuff - keep it coming.
Zinc works well too, work in a die shop and it doesn't chip as quick as brass or copper
Shouldn't them bearings rather be pressed in?
I was thinking of a dead blow hammer, yes copper or brass is also better than steel on steel. Also a bench press and a hydraulic press may come in handy.
Or use a plastic dead shot hammer.
Sweet find! I love watching y'all fix anything that's a machine.
Loved watching you both do this rebuild, as an old timer and engine guy the only thing I can advise you on is to reduce your metal on metal contact. Don't use steel hammers on steel parts, there are softer alternatives or use a piece of smooth hardwood between the hammer and the part.
I was saying that same thing. Get or make yourself a few brass hammers. You won't be using rat tail file's on deformed bearings again.
Good to see Aaron back in the swing of things. Not that watching Emily turn wrenches is a bad thing. Good to see you’ve recovered well. Look forward to hearing it run.
I admire her attitude and participation.
It's all mechanical content, post it! I'm a retired diesel & heavy equipment mechanic myself with 35+ years in the business of mechanics, and this is an excellent tutorial on how to overhaul this little 2-banger diesel engine! Thank you guys for this video, and keep it all coming!
I retired 2 years ago after working on John Deere tractor's, combine's and sprayers for 35 years. Working on this size tractor is a lot more enjoyable then working on the newer one for sure. You did a great job on this yanmar engine. Enjoy you tractor.
The first flying sparks video i saw was the $5000 boat episode and I said who are these guys that can do this?? Now we have a tractor so you got me. It is so great to see Aaron at what looks like to me at full speed with his dry humor in full force!
Aaron is very lucky to have a helper like you. Awsome video.
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With these you don't have the problem of modern tractors and that is that everything is completely stuffed with electronics. Oh your tractor doesn't work anymore..... too bad we don't support the software anymore. Buth buth.....sorry your problem.
Don't ever doubt these types of videos... a 2 cylinder diesel engine is rare enough... but to see you guys do this TOGETHER and then put the equipment to use is an excellent use of the channel (IMHO)... I'm sitting here worried that you won't show us the rest of the work on your tractor... and then you won't show us what you end up using it for. PLEASE keep this going for us. I love your channel... more for the types of people you are than for the content.
That is a Yanmar /john deere
I have a 650 like this, it was handed down by my father and grandfather, the original owner. I love it, it does so much and demands so little! Mow, move dirt, dig holes, pick up engines, pull fence posts, drag logs, and it'll work for days on a few gallons of diesel. I'm so happy to see one getting restored. Now to watch the first start video!
Being a gearhead I enjoyed the heck out of this episode. Great job Aaron
First timer here! Takes me back to the family farms during summers I spent there and was put to "work". All a blast for me growing up. Spent some time making pistons for John Deere. Demanded very close tolerance work and by golly John Deere sure checked the parts received, great quality control.
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So glad to see wrenches and ratchets being used for assembly, not impact drivers. Proof Aaron knows what he is doing. Just makes me cringe when the impact is used for assembly. Good job. And i like the tractor video. Make sure to show us some tractor work in the future too!
Hey Emily and Aaron 👋, cool little build going on there. It’s good to see what’s going to work for content. But that lunch you had off the grill looked delicious 😋. But thanks for sharing and have a great week ahead 👍
An Incredibly Beautiful Smile Emily. ♥ Bag and tag those parts people. Please get a large table/bench to do your work on. Your back and knees will thank you later. You risk breaking rings/and or Piston by not removing the upper ring land. There are tools for that. Perhaps take it to an engine rebuild shop if you can find one. You may also need to polish the Crank Journals.
Great timing. I am rebuilding a small JD lawn tractor. Engine done, now stripping rust , then paint. Finally just waiting on replacement parts from JD. All under 1k that would have cost 3500+.
Love it. John Deere's parts and manuals are great to help make it happen
what alot of people like seeing others who jump off and fix stuff, not just buy new shinny use and store. and the fact that yall both work together, not just 1 person and another videoing. if more folk did this simple work together and enjoy doing it. great channel
I don't think it is the specific content that brings us all back, I think it is the literal joy that you show with every new project.
Good buy on the crank, rear main brg will be fine !
This is a fun build on that little tractor. I am anxious to see it running and working. I am a John Deere guy myself so this is really fun to watch. Take care guys.
at 31:39 . Shouldn't the hole for oil lubrication in the crankshaft have lined up with the hole in the bearing shell?
Great to see the engine rebuild, as it doesn’t matter what it propels. I feel the nostalgia Aaron feels towards the tractor, and the times spent with his grandpa. I think if there was a question that bearing needed replacing, y’all would have taken it to a machine shop to have it removed…
Aaron is a very talent man, he tackles all these different projects with ease. I really enjoyed watching the tractor engine rebuild. Great job Aaron. Bill
MORE TRACTORS!!!!!! My thanks to both of you for the great content of ALL types!
Any lady that picks up on the sound of an assembly as it finds home is a keeper!
I like the Chemtool over the CRC simply because it doesn't leave a residue after flashing off.
Nice video.
Can't wait to hear it run...I don't know about anyone else, but the content is sold by the vibe, you two make for good entertainment...I love to watch anything mechanical too, so keep it coming. Thank you for all the time involved, and all the content you bring, and you awesome personalities!!!
Variety is always good. Seeing each of you projects from beginning to end is very satisfying and educational. So thanks to both of you and keep up the good work.
You two are doing it right. Not only are you saving money but you will know a lot more about the condition of your tractor.
Why not Use a Block of Wood or a Brass Punch to drive the Cam Bearing into the Block? It would be gentler on the bearing edge
Watching tear down and reassembly is interesting. Great to see a skilled mechanic.
Well done! I own two of these tractors, a 650 like yours (4wd but no bucket) and a 750 (3cyl 4wd with bucket) and both are super capable, easy to work on, handy as all get out! If folks out there need parts for these Yanmar built John Deere’s, Hoye Tractor parts in Texas is a great source!
I bought the same tractor last summer. 5 foot brush hog works. Harrow and fert spreader worked great to plant grass. I enjoyed watching you guys get into the guts of your tractor.
I grew up on the farm fixing things and farmed for 26 years until many hailstorms put me out of business. I transferred an F10 loader from an old truck frame to a 1970 Buick 225 with a 455 engine and an automatic transmission with a 4 speed Brownie behind that. I kept the heavy truck rear end as it carries the weight. I later bought a 4-wheel drive articulating loader. My hired man (who helped me with the build), always preferred driving the Buick loader. Too old to do this much now but enjoyed watching you two work together. I think if kids were exposed to this kind of creative thinking, we'd have less craziness in the world. Subscribed!
Love the tractor content! But then again all of your content has been great. Thanks for keeping it real and unscripted. Life happens!
Ok so here's what I find absolutely amazing. Your wife is right there doing with you. Now that's refreshing to see.
If it’s got an engine in it and I get to watch you two working together, I’m in. Plus tractors are cool. Especially older ones that are simple workhorses.
Tractors rock! Aaron, as a New York farm boy in the 1950s, John Deere and Farmall dominated the fields!
Since I’m an old farm boy, yea, I’d love to see you working on a tractor, any part of it. Wish I had something like that on my property. 🤠
I noticed the red car , it's a Australian holden commodore the USA imported in as a Buick, great car .
Enjoying the tractor content. It’s great to see Aaron wrenching away and his strength returning. I think it could be therapeutic for him too, diesel engines and a tractor similar to his childhood. Nice to see your pooch about too. OK, just got to the tacos part. Those looked amazing. Edit, now I see the chops. 😋
It’s fun watching you two work together and have fun. I don’t care what the project is.
Never thought I would be enjoying tractor content, but that was great, and looking forward to part 2.
Great find.
You will be happy with that tractor and loader.
That little two cylinder engine will sound vintage
putt putt.
That tractor was a joint venture between John Deere and Yanmar of Japan.
There was a whole series, 650, 750, 850, 950, 1050, 1250, 1450 and 1650.
I helped test these tractors back in the day and was always impressed.
I also had a 650 like yours to travel around the factory in Waterloo.
Good luck with your rebuild, I will be watching.
Really enjoyed watching Aaron knock this out. I've been wrenching on cars my whole life but these diesel engines are a different animal. Very cool to really see his expertise in this one.
I am enjoying the smiles, laughter and seeing you two work together. Well done!
Aaron I can relate to your love of this tractor. On a smaller scale I had an International Harvester Cub Cadet .I learned to Drive on it , Plow snow, Cut Grass,Dig , Carry Hay , Spread Horse Manure ,pull Cars , you name it. One Rebuild and two Short blocks. I did sell it 20 + years later and wish I didn't. I hope to find another one someday.
I have the Cub Cadet I learned to drive back in '69. My dad bought it to mow the grass on his property and I got it when he died. It's sitting in my garage, but the Craftsman tractor runs so much smoother and gets much better "mileage"! I even have the original manual!! I have too many tractors! I've got an old CAT D4 that needs a ring rear and reassembled (bought in partially taken apart). I sure would like to start on these projects, but I live next to thieves in Montana, and the law enforcement here is mediocre at its best; actually the corruption here is off the charts!!! My best friend id my side arm!!!!
I resurrected a JD 750 a few years ago, the upgrade to the 650 you have. Both are rebranded Yanmars. Great tractors and easy to work on... And fun to use and own. Rock reliable, with a few caveats. The hydraulic pump is in the transaxle. When the pump fails, replacement or service requires splitting the tractor. Also, the seals in the "locking" valve erode over time and the 3-point will drop until the valve is replaced. But these things run for decades without issues. You got a great little tractor for the money.
Glade to see Aaron is feeling better. Health is number 1. I love all the content you guy’s do. Anytime you can bring something back is great. Also I get to lean something every time. Thanks for all the content you show
My uncle has a 950 that I’ve ran several times, that era of JD tractors are pretty good! Not to mention, his 950 is powerful too, it’ll brush hog 4 foot grass in the highest gear all day long!
It seemed like Aaron always had an edge to him. I see in it guys I served with who had ptsd or were struggling with things. Since your break that seems to be gone. Best to you both!
This episode really sings to my heart. I recently became the trustee of a JD750, my dads name is also Ralph. ❤❤More tractor content please!!❤❤
I’m good with whatever you guys post on either channel, keep up the great work!
Can’t wait to hear the first start up and see y’all drive it around the yard!
I’m a master mechanic now, I did however make my start fixing farm equipment and tractors, you guys did a great job , likely won’t leak much and it will run better after it breaks in a bit , I’ve been a mechanic for over 35 years in Canada 🇨🇦 it’s a bit of a big deal getting a master license here, I’m working in a small truck shop but I did work at a GM dealer for 25 years , I love your channel and how much fun you guys have making videos ❤ keep doing what you love and yu’ll never work a day in your life 😜
Aaron and Emily, I've always wanted to rebuild a tractor motor. I don't have the skills that Aaron has, but I could give it a shot one day anyway. Really enjoyed this video. Kinda fun. Thanks for Sharing!
Tractors work fine for me. I'm a sailor and the more I know about diesels the better off I am. Also, love that natural smile!
What a score on that tractor 🚜. Aaron hit the nail right on the head. Who wants to have $25,000 tied up in a machine you're really not going to use that much. I would love to have a machine like that around my yard and only have four thousand tied up in it.
You guys rock and you're both so fun to watch. I love all your content. The tractor content is awesome too. Nice to see Aaron showing his diesel mechanic skills. Can't wait for part 2!!!!!!!!!
I had a 650 with a loader and backhoe. Loved that little guy. It never let me down.
I had it for10 years and when I had to sell it I got what I paid for it!
I enjoy watching yall working on anything. It's the process that's interesting. Like how descriptive you guys are about everything.
run across your page today and enjoyed the relaxed way in which y'all share what you know. I'm quite fond of old mechanicals regardless of brand etc. I have a '68 JD 140 with a single hydraulic. I replaced the ruined motor with a 15hp knockoff and I am quite pleased with the fit. Keep up the work videos.
What a joy it is to watch a master mechanic do his dance! Thanks for filming this and I hope it’s loved enough that we get to see more tractor work!
The great thing about watching you guys is that you enjoy working and being together.
It seems that everything you do, no matter how difficult, you find a way to keep smiling.
Good to see you smiling again Aaron!
P.S. Is walking down a tool aisle and buying something you MIGHT need a bad thing? LOL!
Have to agree, tractor content is great to to watch as well. We have a 1961 B414 and always great to watch tractor fun.
Looking forward to see the fun you have with yours.
I´m new here and came just because of the tractor 🙂. I have a 1967 Fordson Dexta with a three cyl.Perkins that needs an engine rebuild and new brakes + a 1953 Volvo T31 kerosine that needs ? Your "new" JD looks great. All the best. Take care and God bless.
Great job !!! It’s amazing how small that engine is and can still do an amazing amount of work 🤠
Love this stuff. So, I Subscribed. And I hit the bell notification button. 😂
I just enjoy all the content you share with us!! You guys are real and genuine and I do appreciate all the time and effort you put into your channel!! Keep up the fantastic work!
Love the Luv. Brings back memories on my old red Luv with a rusted out frame, It was my first bought truck, and I was very naive when I bought that thing, but It took me home multiple times while I was in the military. God bless.
Just amazed at Aaron's knowledge of engines!! Great job and enjoyed the contents of this video.
Love seeing the rebuild of a great green machine. LOL I love watching you two. Aaron seems soo patient. I would love to be able to shadow him. You young lady are a keeper for sure. Grab your pork chop and just bite in to it right there in the shop was awesome to see. Good ol country gal. Ya'll have a great day.
Great to see how well Aaron is doing. The arms look as if they are healing well and he looks happy to be back at work. It doesn't matter what you're working on if you are having fun! If it isn't fun, close the door and go do something else....it will be better tomorrow! Take care.
I just went through a yanmar engine. New pistons, sleeves. They do things a little bit different. Numbers cylinders from the rear etc. I found they are prone to cracking in the heads between the injectors and valves causing coolant to get in cylinders. Saw many do that. Injectors also can be a pain to get out of head. Never leave the engine cover open to rain. It pools around injector causing rusted in issues. Fun stuff. Great video. Best wishes.
You're always very methodical. And always seem to do really good work. Plus compared to a lot of the other UA-camrs I Watch. Your audio is always exceptionally good. I did see that use red loctite on the bearing. Loctite has a Pacific green loctite 620 retaining compound. That is made especially for bearings to keep them from spinning. The only downside with using the green stuff is you have to heat it to get it out afterwards.
Love when I came across this video... Seems like I saw a boat rebuild the two of you did a while back and it was cool. Glad to see a great deal on saving an old workhorse. Keep up the great vids.
Any thing you guys take apart and repair is a learning experience for us to watch; I'm 83 years old and you two inspire me with your automotive ability. I recently bought a poor old 1955 Olds with a 324 c.in. engine that hasn't been started for 20 years today I changed the oil and will begin the process of starting it up using Aaron's and VGG's technique of starting an old engine. Take care and keep the vids coming I watch them all. Thanks for all your tutoring and mechanical knowledge.
I concur . ChiefD
My dad had his own small excavation business when I was growing up.
I got to run his equipment as soon as I could reach the peddles. He loved doing the backhoe work and I loved doing the rototilling work with his Massey Ferguson 60 hp tractor.
I really wish I had my own tractor to this day to do that kind of work!
Phenomenal video. Aaron is in his element doing a diesel. He's like watching a potter working his clay. But to add some humor, did anyone else see Findley crawl out from under the house at 3:42? Watch over Emily's shoulder. 😂😂
Content is content! Variety is the spice of life, and variety in content, especially with more vehicles going diesel, is nice.
Love watching you two work together!
The shop is looking great!! That concrete has been sitting long enough for a nice epoxy paint job now. The kitty liter will work much better on epoxy and no stains on the floor afterwards.
You two and your adventures, whatever they might be, are just plain fun to follow!
I for one am glad that you are doing the tractor work. I get tired of all the car rebuild stiff, so it is a nice break.. Keep up the great work.
Hello from England.
Thank you, you two, for another great video. Personally, I like to see any video where a non running vehicle gets brought back to life. Not taken back to showroom condition, but just turned from a static pile of scrap into a piece of working machinery once again. So I enjoyed this one greatly.....
I watched the finishing vid yall made...so I had to watch from the beginning of this rebuild. Love watching a husband and wife team working on rebuilds and such. Awesome yall! Thanks for sharing and I'll be watching your future vids!!!
I used that type honer to deglaze my Chevy cylinders, then used oversized rings to prevent blowby & ensure proper compression--worked perfectly. As for the squirrel problem, a 22 short will fix that. They are delicious pan browned in butter with a little salt & fresh ground pepper.
Y'all Are Awesome Together! I'll Be Back Tomorrow👍
I love seeing work done on older tractors.its a shame to see them just go to scrap