Removing the Loader off of the Allis Chalmers D17 Tractor. It isn't a quick Detach.

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  • @CountryViewAcres
    @CountryViewAcres  2 роки тому +35

    I spent a lot of time off camera adjusting the chain length to lift level. But with chains, it never was perfect. One side would always have more tension. But I got it done safe.

  • @Marialyse
    @Marialyse 2 роки тому +24

    Between you and Just a Few Acres we are really getting an education on these older tractors. Learn something new every episode. Thank you.

    • @cooldog60
      @cooldog60 2 роки тому

      Thanks for recommending the channel. Love watching him work on the tractor.

  • @pleasantviewacreshomestead881
    @pleasantviewacreshomestead881 2 роки тому +15

    I love watching your channel. My 76 year old dad gets a few good chuckles from it too. He tells me that you will be a good farmers because you learn from others and listen. He also tells us when you do things he did as a young farmer. Right or wrong. Keep up the awesome videos.

  • @gitatit4046
    @gitatit4046 2 роки тому +34

    It's good Evan that your viewers are concerned about your safety - as I am - BUT you can only be so careful. If you haven't made a mistake in the past as a mechanic, you haven't done much mechanic work. We've all been there at some point. So nice work and thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to seeing the Chalmer's progress.

    • @georgedavidson1221
      @georgedavidson1221 2 роки тому +1

      Good comment

    • @bparsons72007
      @bparsons72007 2 роки тому +2

      Too many Safety Sally's out there......stop being a bunch of Karen's and let the man work.
      If y'all want to be concerned for safety then watch videos from China or India

  • @ssfoste
    @ssfoste 2 роки тому +1

    Ya gotta love a guy who listens to good advise and applies what he sees is right.

  • @jvin248
    @jvin248 2 роки тому +25

    When you get the tractor repaired and back to driving condition, don't be too quick to reinstall that loader bucket. You have the TYM for bucket duties. You'll like that AC45 a whole lot more for all the other field tasks when it's not encumbered with the loader.

    • @hunterdan2002
      @hunterdan2002 2 роки тому +1

      That's what I said too. Just leave it off and do all the repairs to the loader while it's off the tractor. Plus, I'd like to see him relocate the controls over go the right hand side to make it more intuitive to use. The d17 we had, had the controls next to the 3 point control levers.

    • @terrycastor8299
      @terrycastor8299 2 роки тому

      I don't disagree with leaving the loader off, but the issue becomes where do you store it so it can be put back on with minimal difficulty. That's the reason my loader on my subcompact is still on and the snow blade isn't.

    • @hunterdan2002
      @hunterdan2002 2 роки тому

      @@terrycastor8299 throw some casters under the bucket, drag it out with the tym. Once it hits gravel. He'll lose the casters, but then he can just drag it wherever and prop it up so that he can just about drive into it to put it back on.

    • @terrycastor8299
      @terrycastor8299 2 роки тому

      @@hunterdan2002, obviously not a quick detach, but I think you'll find having a decently level surface to store it to be helpful. I had a 1957 International 350 Utility several years ago and being able to hang it from the rafters in the barn with a concrete floor was invaluable.

    • @garybarrett6581
      @garybarrett6581 2 роки тому +1

      thats a D17 not a 45!!!!

  • @stephensaasen8589
    @stephensaasen8589 2 роки тому +21

    Having been a forklift mechanic and had to raise them up in the air at one company with a crane and another company with jacks and blocks, you can only be as safe as the equipment you have to work with. With what you have, I'd say you did an excellent job of trying to keep as far away from any potential danger as possible. At least getting the loader back on won't be so bad once the tractor is back together.

  • @SandraCrockett
    @SandraCrockett 2 роки тому +4

    I think it's so cool that you are taking the time to breathe new life into the older tractor. Kudos! Thanks so much for taking us along for the operations on it.

  • @duaneklein4924
    @duaneklein4924 2 роки тому +5

    As many years of maintenance experience you have, you know what you are doing. With the bucket down and loader still attached, you were ok without the wheel chocks, but rightly now they are good and in place. You are doing a great job! Thanks for bringing back a lot of memories. It’s fun watching and I appreciate your videos. Can’t wait to see Rebecca’s new steers! Thanks Evan!

    • @That1ufo
      @That1ufo 2 роки тому

      Smooth concrete and smooth metal, he would not have been able to drag it if had offered much rolling protection.

  • @bobfanning6816
    @bobfanning6816 2 роки тому

    Your video is the clearest that I have seen on UA-cam. I do not know if it is lighting or camera but whatever it is sure works for you.

  • @sylviaprudhomme5417
    @sylviaprudhomme5417 2 роки тому

    Enjoy watching you tackle all kinds of projects

  • @kaygalloway4315
    @kaygalloway4315 2 роки тому +3

    Good job! Brought back a lot of memories of my dad working on his farm machinery. Just stay safe!

  • @tvcat3665
    @tvcat3665 2 роки тому

    That was tense. Got it done 👍🏻 What a project, the repairs haven't started yet. Putting all that back together and working. Big project.

  • @randallferguson5350
    @randallferguson5350 2 роки тому

    My Grandfather had a D17. I remember when he bought it new but don't remember the year. It's what I learned on.

  • @levyrogers6979
    @levyrogers6979 2 роки тому

    Evan blocking the wheels is always a good idea my friend, it insured that you keep the 9 lives you have in place stay in place. Great video. Stay safe my friend. God bless you and yours.

  • @w056007568
    @w056007568 2 роки тому +8

    I'm mighty pleased to see you make these changes to make the whole situation much safer. Just be aware how heavy those final drive units are as well as the trumpet housing which contains the brakes unless you remove the final drives from the trumpet housing first. The whole thing could easily become very unstable and lopsided especially as the loader frame is not there to act as a stabilising component.

  • @derekadams729
    @derekadams729 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Evan.you did a great job addressing viewers safety concerns before removing the loader. Good job. Go have one of a well earned beer.

  • @France2107
    @France2107 2 роки тому +1

    I like the fact that you pay attention to what your viewers say and advise. A lot of people would just blow them off.

  • @tv-ke4lx
    @tv-ke4lx 2 роки тому +2

    Don’t dwell on the safety sallys
    It’s always important to be as safe as possible, however, there is a risk in everything you do and the chances of all of those things failing at the same time is remote
    You did well in changing to wood and chocking the wheels
    Well done Evan keep up the good work

    • @classicadirondack
      @classicadirondack 2 роки тому

      "Safety Sally's" are trying to help you; not hurt you. They are friends, not enemies!

  • @pampilgrim2274
    @pampilgrim2274 2 роки тому +1

    Good morning, Evan! You certainly know a lot about tractor maintenance and repair. That’s a money saver when you can do it yourself.

  • @JamesDedmon
    @JamesDedmon 2 роки тому +4

    Those type loaders was designed to remove the loader separately from the brackets, so if you even remove the loader for clearance the mounting is separate

  • @johncarman6966
    @johncarman6966 2 роки тому +3

    I’m a retired Agricultural Engineer from the UK Evan now retired living in South West France. Only one piece of advice. Block across the under belly of the transmission with large solid blocks. Jack stands are fine for cars and small vehicles but you do need to over do the safety side when dealing with heavy equipment like tractors. I have stripped down many tractor rear ends over the years and because I was taught by very experienced mechanics I never had one fall to the ground. That’s not to say I haven’t witnessed a tractor falling off poorly supported jacks etc. It’s not a pretty site. You are doing a great job with limited experience but just be careful. Keep up the great work. 😁👍

    • @wileycoyotesr8623
      @wileycoyotesr8623 2 роки тому

      Agreed. I've seen jack stands fail at welds. A 1/4 weld can look good under paint yet be on the verge of breaking.

  • @deannamarie4149
    @deannamarie4149 2 роки тому +1

    Lol the viewers pointed out your mistakes. Rebecca needed you to fix it... Great solutions...

  • @walterchapman2884
    @walterchapman2884 2 роки тому +3

    Hey Evan, Your my favorite Vlog because you explain things thoroughly . Put Harbor Freight chock blocks on your need to buy list there fairly reasonable!

  • @jeromemercurio5407
    @jeromemercurio5407 2 роки тому +1

    Evan, thankfully there were enough people out there with some sound advice to add to the safety concerns and everything went relatively well, nice going Dude!

  • @bonniehollingsworth1996
    @bonniehollingsworth1996 2 роки тому +1

    Masterful job! That TYM was awesome to get it done. I know it complicates your work flow to film the process, but this was such fun to watch - and gasp along with you!!

  • @inthebackyardwithdel438
    @inthebackyardwithdel438 2 роки тому +3

    You have done a very nice job getting that loader off . I’ve turned wrenches for 38 years for a living from aircraft to gas turbines for power plants . Safety is # 1 but I’ve been in a few situations that was sketchy because the job needed to be done !!

  • @lorenmeyer5290
    @lorenmeyer5290 2 роки тому +1

    Great job Evan you did just fine!!! I did that for 25 years, The 4x4 and blocking is much better! There's a lot of SAFTY people out there! God bless you and your family!

  • @luby1234
    @luby1234 2 роки тому +1

    leave that loader off Evan, repaint that baby! way easy to work on things when its off,doin great no matter what people say

  • @donaldshields2483
    @donaldshields2483 5 місяців тому

    I think you did a very good job. You always have complaints. You can satisfy everybody. If you do anything you have to take a few chances. Keep up the good work God bless.

  • @jimmason5738
    @jimmason5738 2 роки тому

    I'll say something about it again. So glad to see you working in that Big Beautiful New Shop!!! I know I've never met y'all in person, but feel like y'all are family and friends.

  • @roger766
    @roger766 2 роки тому +1

    Your doing a great job! Your being safe and thinking ahead which is good! We had an Allis WD45 which broke a brake drum in the woods! Jammed the axle and wouldn’t move. Had to have it towed out of the woods to home. If the drums are in question, change them! A lot easier now than later!

  • @gbentley8176
    @gbentley8176 2 роки тому +1

    well done for using cribbing. Wood talks before splitting and of course is natures finest when taking load. Having seen blocks crack, always go for wood. Love your channel. Best greetings from Hampshire UK

  • @gordiesullivan3289
    @gordiesullivan3289 2 роки тому +1

    Great work Evan stay safe,love watch your channel and the work you do at the farm.

  • @juantransportador
    @juantransportador 2 роки тому

    HELLO from las Vegas Nevada,
    GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

  • @richardhutchings921
    @richardhutchings921 2 роки тому +1

    Good job Evan.

  • @jamesmorrison1884
    @jamesmorrison1884 2 роки тому +1

    Hello nice work I know I mentioned about the blocks because I've had experience with the blocks breaking. A time saving suggestion. Have a great day

  • @claylueckemeyer6591
    @claylueckemeyer6591 2 роки тому +2

    Good morning Evan. I enjoyed your video this morning. I am hoping you might consider leaving the front end loader off of the D 17. You have a much better set up on the TYM! It will also give you much better visibility to the front. If you ever choose to sell the tractor, you can always put it back on the tractor. Besides , it will make the rest of the tractor more accessible to repairs as well as improve the overall looks of the tractor. Just my thoughts on it. 😊

  • @margaretbedwell3211
    @margaretbedwell3211 2 роки тому

    That was a very big job, figuratively and literally. I'm glad you called it a day when you did. That was definitely a long day as it was. I am looking forward to seeing the continued work on it and more than that, seeing it put back together with no parts left over. LOL. Have a Blessed day.

  • @EC4400
    @EC4400 2 роки тому +1

    Another great job accomplished 👍 it was great timing with buying the longer chains. Stay safe.

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715 2 роки тому

    Slow and easy as you are doing . Looking over everything before you do any forcing. Stay safe and good luck. Fred.

  • @isaiahraimondo2476
    @isaiahraimondo2476 2 роки тому +2

    We build scaffolding 100 feet in the air with solid concrete block on the bottom supporting - it’s been then cribbing on heavier loads.

  • @suerhea2620
    @suerhea2620 2 роки тому

    Great job!!! I admire your tenacity and ingenuity. 👍

  • @andersandersen232
    @andersandersen232 2 роки тому +2

    My suggestion is to wedge the frontaxel were it pivot. That will be helpful if somthing happens to the jackstands.

  • @jonnyfischer4035
    @jonnyfischer4035 2 роки тому +3

    Good you changed to woodblocks perfekt job with bucket removal

  • @daveb8598
    @daveb8598 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your experience with the AC! I love your channel and am learning a lot. Hope to someday do the brakes on my WD45

  • @mitchellgourley4642
    @mitchellgourley4642 2 роки тому

    I think you did everything fine some people just get carried away with their suggestions I can’t wait to see you tear apart have a good day God bless

  • @charlesbrunner258
    @charlesbrunner258 2 роки тому

    Excellent work I like the aspect of you being very safe.

  • @bevnelson3678
    @bevnelson3678 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome it will be new by the time your done

  • @rayeddy528
    @rayeddy528 2 роки тому

    Great job Evan !! Mechanic work is dangerous no matter what !! I know because I was a heavy equipment field mechanic for 43 years . Stay safe my friend and God bless you all !!!! Eddy

  • @johnchaffin5494
    @johnchaffin5494 2 роки тому +1

    You did the right thing getting those two safety concerns in check, as a heavy equipment mechanic the weight is unforgiving. But at no point do you ever stick any hands in a hydraulic pin hole or stand infront of a big tire while inflating. And glad to see you are aware of position movement with hydraulic systems, they can be very fatal. A former boss of mine got caught up in his backhoe a few years back, he didn't survive.

  • @littlehousewoodworking5292
    @littlehousewoodworking5292 2 роки тому +2

    What a fun little project. Personally, I'm more intermediated about putting it back together. Hope you are keeping a thorough record of what bolt goes where and what not. As far as safety goes, I think you do a great job working with what you have. I do hope you have Rebekah there when you do anything such as lifting and adjusting stuff. Always best to have a spotter around. As always, love your videos!

  • @wileycoyotesr8623
    @wileycoyotesr8623 2 роки тому +1

    Another good video. Learning to use wood cribbing is almost a lost art. It can come in handy for a multitude of uses. Of course, no bark or punky wood allowed. 🙂
    You certainly are having fun with the AC project. The end result should be spectacular.

  • @johnrevill1087
    @johnrevill1087 2 роки тому

    Good to see you taking advice from your veiwers would hate too hear you got hurt working on any project

  • @jamesmoore1743
    @jamesmoore1743 2 роки тому +1

    Evan you doing great with the job all bye yourself

  • @raymondhodge3979
    @raymondhodge3979 2 роки тому

    Don’t worry about trying to please all the safety sallies, everyone on UA-cam is an expert. Just do what you think is safe.

  • @kingkong7617
    @kingkong7617 2 роки тому +2

    Evan, I know you want to do what the viewers suggest sometimes, but you need to do what you think is best as you are doing the work and you have enough experienced in maintenance procedures to know what is safe or not. I would rely on your knowledge and experience to keep you safe.

  • @mrmrjeremy37
    @mrmrjeremy37 2 роки тому +3

    It’s funny because I was talking to the video about not being able to lower the loader with the chains that length! Lmao

  • @kingwood4357
    @kingwood4357 2 роки тому +1

    Good job, that was the easy part 😁 getting the loader back on will be interesting.

  • @stuartsplace100
    @stuartsplace100 2 роки тому

    i do not believe u need to block the front wheels as long as the loader bucket is bracing the tractor,but i would not have thought anything about the cement blocks crumbling under the jack stands either.awesome suggestion,who ever mentioned it.

  • @mathiggins4264
    @mathiggins4264 2 роки тому +1

    Some things on the farm you can't do safe but just be safe be careful your buddy from Nebraska

  • @cliffblackburn8102
    @cliffblackburn8102 2 роки тому

    Almost to a 100,000 way to go! 💯💯💯

  • @trailrider0194
    @trailrider0194 2 роки тому +1

    Just a suggestion. Get some of the rubber chocks from Harbor Freight. They should work good on the concreat floor.

  • @arlodewald5378
    @arlodewald5378 2 роки тому

    Being you have trees to cut some log rounds the same length as block stands . Uses fairly good size rounds. we took our loader off at least once a year to put in a new clutch every year .
    This was a M International dad first traitor bought new in the in late. 40 's , started and used Almost every single day for over 40 years . Only change oil on the engine , rebuild the water pump twice ,
    Spark plugs about every three years.
    Never did anything else to that engine in all those many years . That tractor was used for so many things around the farm as in the fields .Was dad's biggest tractor for around twenty years.

    • @dwightl5863
      @dwightl5863 2 роки тому

      Explain how a clutch needs replacing every year?

  • @julydagting2824
    @julydagting2824 2 роки тому

    watching from 🇵🇭 Philippines
    your nmbr one fan here..

  • @AllisChalmersMN
    @AllisChalmersMN 2 роки тому +1

    When I saw the first video of you working on the old Allis with the loader still attached I knew it would come back to be a pain in the rear. You did a good job taking it off. As for safety concerns im not a fan of the Jack stands you are using. You should really use the ones with pins and not the quick adjust ones. Good video as always.

  • @robertbellow2625
    @robertbellow2625 2 роки тому +1

    Next put a couple of the wire come a longs on instead of a chain. And you will be able adjust your tension on each side.

  • @terrywagner7551
    @terrywagner7551 2 роки тому +4

    Hope your planning to leave the loader off when your done with the repair. Really don’t need two tractors with loaders.

  • @d6joe
    @d6joe 2 роки тому +1

    Just an idea for something to just look at if you were to be doing a lot of work that needs to be supported at a bit taller hight, a pair of 10 ton, pin lock, medium tall, jack stand are about $200 on Amazon.

  • @dondallman3933
    @dondallman3933 2 роки тому

    Good job getting that loader off safely

  • @davidbriggs1649
    @davidbriggs1649 2 роки тому

    If I was in your place, I'd leave the loader off. The tractor is so much handier without that loader on. I had plenty of experience on my farm with tractors with a loader on, and with the loader off. With that sweet YTM tractor and loader it's hard to see why you would need a loader on another tractor. Try using the D17 without the loader, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Keep up the good work.

  • @Buster747
    @Buster747 2 роки тому

    Good job, never easy working alone.

  • @mark_mthws
    @mark_mthws 2 роки тому

    Great job, even with all the challenges along the way👍

  • @curiousgrandpa
    @curiousgrandpa 2 роки тому

    Please do not be so overly concerned with the safety police, you will never satisfy all of them. On a farm you can only be so safe, sometimes you got to get into kinky places & no it's not safe but you get it done. You are doing an outstanding job, And thank you for sharing, but do not be scared to tell the detractors that it's your farm, your rules don't watch if it makes you nervous.
    Looking forward to the 3 new heifers, best to you and your wife.

  • @timothybryan5113
    @timothybryan5113 2 роки тому

    Awesome work.

  • @propertymanager6399
    @propertymanager6399 2 роки тому

    Hi, to get the brake drums you just break them apart with a 3lb hammer ,to put new ones on you heat them up and tap them on not hard to do.

  • @Josh-yx6yk
    @Josh-yx6yk 2 роки тому +1

    Nice job I want to get a loader for my D17.

  • @waynejones5239
    @waynejones5239 2 роки тому +2

    The solid concrete blocks that u had used where probably as good as the wood that u replaced them with

    • @dwightl5863
      @dwightl5863 2 роки тому

      The suspect word here is "probably". Wood is unquestionably the better option.

  • @athenarocar
    @athenarocar 2 роки тому +1

    To all the Safety Sally's... Chill out. Yes he forgot to chuck the front wheels, but dear God relax on the concrete blocks. At least he used solid blocks. I have a truck sitting on concrete blocks the same way he had this tractor... For the past 3 years... Not a problem. It only becomes a problem if the concrete is failing or is put under a load it shouldn't be. Evan, do what gets the job done.

    • @hunterdan2002
      @hunterdan2002 2 роки тому +1

      That tractor probably weighs a good bit less than your truck too.

  • @drdulas5055
    @drdulas5055 2 роки тому

    I would pull the cylinder pins and lay them on the floor. Then take your cherry picker or loader and pick the rear of the arms of the loader and pull the pivot pins and lower the loader. It is easier to handle smaller sections and easier to put back on piece by piece and safer. Just a thought and I have taken off and put these loaders on hundreds and hundreds of times.

  • @danbrookshire5628
    @danbrookshire5628 2 роки тому

    Good job!

  • @davidcharles3131
    @davidcharles3131 2 роки тому +2

    Did you realize the loader cylinders are not the ones that belong on the tractor. AC used a high pressure low volume hydraulic system which is why your loader operated so slow. The original were one way cylinders with a trip bucket. With the system you have, you would need a front pump independent of tractor hydraulic system. Glad to see you maintain this tractor. I farmed with one for years. They are good old tractors.

    • @CountryViewAcres
      @CountryViewAcres  2 роки тому

      Not much of the loader is original. And it is slow. But I have a hydraulic pump to mount on the front of the tractor to speed it up.

  • @richardtherrien7003
    @richardtherrien7003 2 роки тому

    I chek your front axel pivote point see on each side if you can ad a hard wood wege so that the tractor dont go down one side or the other

  • @bernardjones6162
    @bernardjones6162 2 роки тому

    You did great! You really could use a helper!!!

  • @coldspring624
    @coldspring624 2 роки тому

    You got it done and the way you chose is fine. Just a suggestion if you have not looked at Just a few acres they made some real nice stands for working on tractors. Just sayin

  • @DerwinDSavoy-wx3qp
    @DerwinDSavoy-wx3qp 2 роки тому

    Good job

  • @deanbarr5740
    @deanbarr5740 2 роки тому +2

    A lot can be said for Quick Attach Evan. I know this tractor was made before quick attach was ever heard of. You look all safe now thanks to your motherly viewers. But a lot can be said for safety, however most of nay sayers could never take on a task such as this.

  • @geneplummer6645
    @geneplummer6645 2 роки тому

    great thing about you tube , so many safety sissys

  • @therabster1995
    @therabster1995 2 роки тому

    Fantastic work as always keep it up

  • @jakeschisler7525
    @jakeschisler7525 2 роки тому +1

    It should be interesting putting it back on

  • @garyhunter6030
    @garyhunter6030 2 роки тому

    A dangerous job done accident free is always a job well done.

  • @jda1961
    @jda1961 2 роки тому +1

    there are a lot of safety karens on youtube, its best to just use your head and ignore the screaming idiots, nice vids

  • @Altriza
    @Altriza 2 роки тому

    That’s really stable than the concrete blocks

  • @noelcahill6707
    @noelcahill6707 2 роки тому +3

    Id leave the loader off it u have the tym

  • @richardgreen5602
    @richardgreen5602 2 роки тому

    Evan...great explanation as usual...do you have stops on your new tractor lift to stop it falling if hydraulic pressure lost??????

  • @jamesharless5357
    @jamesharless5357 2 роки тому

    Great job, and great video!👍🏻

  • @ivanzimmerman1733
    @ivanzimmerman1733 2 роки тому

    Now that you are at the point you are, if you can afford it you should rebuild those cylinders, possibly the transmission, and even the engine just a thought

  • @johnhamilton3987
    @johnhamilton3987 2 роки тому

    I can’t wait for you to fix the loader (curl up/curl down function) ha

  • @tomfaath9106
    @tomfaath9106 2 роки тому

    I’m watching your videos with great interest…as a Machinest I must suggest that one tool that you need is a brass hammer, or brass drifts…you might also consider a fed blow hammer…I watch you hit metal pets with steel hammers and cringe…you only damage the part your trying to push out…the tools I suggest will not damage critical components

  • @knolltop314
    @knolltop314 2 роки тому

    Bravo!