The very best man ,who for the first time could explain properly how the hydraulic lift works on a David brown .Great tractors ,but complicated hydraulic systems ,I know a lot more after watching ,Steve ,and thank you sir
I came across this channel by accident and watched a few videos with my morning coffee....great content and I learnt a few handy hints. I have a 1976 1412 and just purchased a 1212 as a second/spare tractor. We also have a fully running petrol Cropmaster as a garden display.
doesn't matter if it is a child's trike..or an old mower..it is rewarding to see equipement be given a new look..love these types of videos..great job Steve...
Very inspiring. I am rather envious & have just made a request to the head honcho (dear wife) for a barn in which to store my vintage tractors and restoration projects ...and a spray booth..car lift & and an enviable array of tools. We all know the request will be vetoed. :-) Alternatively I could move in with Steve! Failing that I shall continue to live vicariously through Steve's well produced and interesting videos. Keep it up please! Julian, Wiltshire. UK.
Thanks for the comments Julian, the solution in may case is a nice girlfriend and keeping up a LAT relation. Living Apart Together, that works perfect, lots of me-time and us-time... nicely split houses.... really the best relationship one can think off .. no approvals for tools and so on.. And always party time when we meet
Your projects are always interesting and enjoyable to watch. I have never done any auto bodywork and paint and your vids are a good learning experience. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for another educational video, your videos are really motivating. I will try to do my two projects, restoring an old mini tractor and an old motorcycle. I am waiting for more films 😊👍.
Awesome to see you restore it! My boss owns one of these in mint condition and I have quite a few hours on the little thing, and I must say, they are a dream to use.
This is great, Steve! I know the feeling; it’s better to do everything right the first time; and hopefully the ONLY time. Looks like this tractor has had a hard life but you’re giving it a new one!
I often find that replacement wings are so cheap that they are not worth repairing, the front panels do cost a bit more, but I well remember making a slatted grill for my Fergi 20, as soon as friends saw it they wanted one, so I ended up making them for a few years, that is the way these tidy up your tractor jobs go! Stay sae! Chris B.
Thanks for the comments, In this case its 600 euro for fenders , and they are not the square types. In fact it seems very difficult to get the square types and the cost of 600 euro is IMO to high... I will rebuild mine
In English the cheap bender, (but looked very expensive to me unless you made it), is called a brake. Or more exactly you would add its capacity, to say, it's a 2 ton brake, or 500lb brake. Makes it sound more scarey but in my shop we had a hand brake and a 2 ton brake that would bend 1/4" or 5.5mm steel.
I find a good way to straighten a flat panel is to clamp it between two bits of angle iron with g-clamps. For me it is faster than using a dolly and hammer and gives a better result.
Hey there! I just came across this video on your channel, I had watched you doing the "oldRusty" Build and the restoration of the tower. Anyways, My father and i just bought a David brown 885n (narrow) for our orchard. Where have you gotten parts? We are in the USA. Are there wiring harness available? Thanks!
@@D3Sshooter Wonderful, thank you! I've not seen many images or parts online for our model. Unlike the 990. I am going to continue to watch the full build. I think i left off on Ep3-4. :) could i email you if i have any other questions?
Hi excellent information and great watching your videos, please I’m interested in purchasing a DB880 but it’s got over 9400 hour on the clock, would this worry you, it doesn’t really smoke and starts well, what are your thoughts please Kind Regards
@@D3Sshooter that’s very kind of you, around £3500 solid tin and very little smoke on heater plugs, I’m new to tractors so I appreciate your reply very much and especially your videos 👍
Ja Philip die tractor, daar is nog wat werk aan.... maar heb hem nodig op de boerderij ( retired) maar nog altijd met veel werk aan de boomgaard en hagen
@@D3Sshooter ahhh, nu hoor ik u klappen. Ik voel mij ook nog véél te jong om te stoppen en als ik u zo bezig zie dan had ik dezelfde indruk. Hoewel... Corona en al die toestanden doen me soms wel n's twijfelen. Soit, let's do the right thing en doe zo verder !
Sweden here again. Glad to see that even your hood is as dented as mine is😉 the difference is that I made mine😬 My DB 990 Selectamatic 1971 white hood engine brown chassis red. Where do you buy the spare parts from? I bought my clutch from England. But power cables and emblems did not have that supplier.
Those are very easy at Histoparts.... look here histoparts.com/trekker-onderdelen-per-merk/david-brown/900-serie/chassis-en-plaatwerk Not cheap but available
Steve, I am enjoying your attention to detail, including the work involved with your on screen graphics, status ok. She is going to be one very smart tractor. One question I have, if you are going to fit hydraulic equipment to the front would it not be better to use the inside headlamp positions rather than replace the old outside ones? Just wondering.
I have a 996 and two 880 selectamatics (one presently isn't running) and I would like to fix them up at some point. I watched your videos on hydraulics and admit that I am not completely clear on the hydraulics lol. Both my 996 and 880 have loaders. Recently the loader stopped working on my 880. I think the hydraulic pump is working as the lift arms are up but won't go down and the loader won't go up at all. I saw a video about cleaning the dump valves, which I did and it didn't help. Any suggestions? Thanks. Also, I am in Canada, could you please provide the links where you get your parts.
I get all my parts through histo parts histoparts.com/en The ony thing I can say is to trace all the valves and make sure that the controls are aligned. If that is all good , then it should work
Really enjoyed the video. Quick question: what about the inside of the bonnet? Did you paint it or treat the rust? I imagine that in the rain, some water might end up on the curves and screw holes and rusting it again. Cheers!
Bonjour j'ai besoin d'aide SVP j'ai un David Brown 990 et ma pompe a injection est bouché ou a de l'air depuis que j'ai changer les filtres il demarre plus il y a pas de carburant qui sort des injecteurs merci d'avance de m'expliquer comment faire ou faut il demonter la pompe bien a vous Gilles
The very best man ,who for the first time could explain properly how the hydraulic lift works on a David brown .Great tractors ,but complicated hydraulic systems ,I know a lot more after watching ,Steve ,and thank you sir
thanks for the comments
I came across this channel by accident and watched a few videos with my morning coffee....great content and I learnt a few handy hints. I have a 1976 1412 and just purchased a 1212 as a second/spare tractor. We also have a fully running petrol Cropmaster as a garden display.
Great to hear
nice job , thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Nice job Steve 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
doesn't matter if it is a child's trike..or an old mower..it is rewarding to see equipement be given a new look..love these types of videos..great job Steve...
Very true! Thank you for the comments
It's really cool. Some guys restoring toys, but you restoring the whole tractor. I think that the final result will be great!
That's the plan!
Very inspiring. I am rather envious & have just made a request to the head honcho (dear wife) for a barn in which to store my vintage tractors and restoration projects ...and a spray booth..car lift & and an enviable array of tools. We all know the request will be vetoed. :-) Alternatively I could move in with Steve! Failing that I shall continue to live vicariously through Steve's well produced and interesting videos. Keep it up please!
Julian, Wiltshire. UK.
Thanks for the comments Julian, the solution in may case is a nice girlfriend and keeping up a LAT relation. Living Apart Together, that works perfect, lots of me-time and us-time... nicely split houses.... really the best relationship one can think off .. no approvals for tools and so on.. And always party time when we meet
15:25 - In English we say it's a relief to see that you are a human like the rest of us!
Much appreciated....
Anything worth doing is worth doing to excess. I applaud your willingness to go all the way!
Thanks for the comments,
Really enjoyed watching the video! Thank you Steve!
Glad you enjoyed it
You should start a school. You are a great teacher. Wish that I had your talent in all that you can do!
Wow, thank you!
Very good I have learned a lot Steve thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for video. This has inspired me to paint the bonnet on my car.
Go for it!
Great video of class DB enjoyable information 👌👌💯
Great channel 👍
Glad you enjoy it!
I look forward to your new videos, this will be the best tractor in town.
Thanks 👍
Interesting video, keep it up and we keep watching. Cheers Steve
Thanks, will do!
Your projects are always interesting and enjoyable to watch. I have never done any auto bodywork and paint and your vids are a good learning experience. Thanks for posting.
Awesome, thank you!
@@D3Sshooter indian farmer david brown 990 review video
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Hi Sir you are realy teacher.I learend from you.
Glad to hear that
Thanks for another educational video, your videos are really motivating. I will try to do my two projects, restoring an old mini tractor and an old motorcycle. I am waiting for more films 😊👍.
Thank you for the comments, and that seems like fun a mini tractor
As usual, a very good job. Big up from south of France.
Thank you very much!
Looking forward to the completed tractor!
You and me both!
Very nice job as always
Thank you! Cheers!
Loving this tractor series
Glad to hear it!
Awesome to see you restore it! My boss owns one of these in mint condition and I have quite a few hours on the little thing, and I must say, they are a dream to use.
Yes they are
Nice work on that front hood it will be nice 😎👍
Thanks 👍
Thanks for another great video👍
Thanks for watching!
This is great, Steve! I know the feeling; it’s better to do everything right the first time; and hopefully the ONLY time.
Looks like this tractor has had a hard life but you’re giving it a new one!
Thanks for the comments, and yes that seems to be the case
Hey, I should put the front lamps back on her original place, next to the emblem.
that is an option
I often find that replacement wings are so cheap that they are not worth repairing, the front panels do cost a bit more, but I well remember making a slatted grill for my Fergi 20, as soon as friends saw it they wanted one, so I ended up making them for a few years, that is the way these tidy up your tractor jobs go! Stay sae! Chris B.
Thanks for the comments, In this case its 600 euro for fenders , and they are not the square types. In fact it seems very difficult to get the square types and the cost of 600 euro is IMO to high... I will rebuild mine
@@D3Sshooter At 600 E I would as well, that is a lot of money, a lot more expensive than Fergi bits, good luck! Chris B.
Great work good to watch
Glad you enjoyed it
Sir Good work
Most welcome
And Steve falls into the Rabbit Hole of Tractor restoration........
hahaha, its not my first one... Lets say its out of necessity
Great series, Steve.
While I am in there, let me just do/fix……..
Thanks for the comments,
In English the cheap bender, (but looked very expensive to me unless you made it), is called a brake. Or more exactly you would add its capacity, to say, it's a 2 ton brake, or 500lb brake. Makes it sound more scarey but in my shop we had a hand brake and a 2 ton brake that would bend 1/4" or 5.5mm steel.
Thanks for putting that straight, Its a cheap one made in china but with some alterations.
Great job.
Thanks for the comments
I find a good way to straighten a flat panel is to clamp it between two bits of angle iron with g-clamps. For me it is faster than using a dolly and hammer and gives a better result.
Yes , that is another great approach.... I use that sometimes
i lke fixing up david brown tractors
Great as always!
Thank you! Cheers!
Hey there! I just came across this video on your channel, I had watched you doing the "oldRusty" Build and the restoration of the tower. Anyways, My father and i just bought a David brown 885n (narrow) for our orchard. Where have you gotten parts? We are in the USA. Are there wiring harness available? Thanks!
Hi Kyle, I buy all my parts at Histoparts in the Nederlands and they do ship to the US... histoparts.com/en/tractor-parts-by-brand/david-brown
@@D3Sshooter Wonderful, thank you! I've not seen many images or parts online for our model. Unlike the 990. I am going to continue to watch the full build. I think i left off on Ep3-4. :) could i email you if i have any other questions?
Hi excellent information and great watching your videos, please I’m interested in purchasing a DB880 but it’s got over 9400 hour on the clock, would this worry you, it doesn’t really smoke and starts well, what are your thoughts please
Kind Regards
Yes, absolutely. If the price is right. Those are very strong tractors and easy to fix and overhaul
@@D3Sshooter that’s very kind of you, around £3500 solid tin and very little smoke on heater plugs, I’m new to tractors so I appreciate your reply very much and especially your videos 👍
The ol 990 found herself a good home... what year is this one? they made them from 65 to 1980 I believe....
Thanks for the comments,, its a 1969 build and licensed 1970
The corners are the only thing you could use for the new bottom part to make it look Original..
Waw, ferm werkje !
Ja Philip die tractor, daar is nog wat werk aan.... maar heb hem nodig op de boerderij ( retired) maar nog altijd met veel werk aan de boomgaard en hagen
@@D3Sshooter Wat ?!! Ben jij nu al retired ? Tja, dan heb je massa's tijd te kort vermoed ik... ;-)
@@PhG1961 hahah i wish.... de boerderij is op pensioen . Ik ben nog volop aan het werk voor een paar jaar..
@@D3Sshooter ahhh, nu hoor ik u klappen. Ik voel mij ook nog véél te jong om te stoppen en als ik u zo bezig zie dan had ik dezelfde indruk. Hoewel... Corona en al die toestanden doen me soms wel n's twijfelen. Soit, let's do the right thing en doe zo verder !
Sweden here again. Glad to see that even your hood is as dented as mine is😉 the difference is that I made mine😬 My DB 990 Selectamatic 1971 white hood engine brown chassis red.
Where do you buy the spare parts from? I bought my clutch from England. But power cables and emblems did not have that supplier.
Thanks for the comments, I buy in the Nederlands Histoparts
You mentioned you ordered a new wiring loom. Where can I find this? I am trying to help my father source parts to get his running again.
histoparts.com/trekker-onderdelen-per-merk?gclid=CjwKCAiA68ebBhB-EiwALVC-Nig5BKYdDlAYL096NImPvy11xFF4Z8dnYmFKDJTVeW38hXP3GdNJkBoC4vYQAvD_BwE
I have a 780 and need one of those badge for the front I'm told very hard to get.
Those are very easy at Histoparts.... look here histoparts.com/trekker-onderdelen-per-merk/david-brown/900-serie/chassis-en-plaatwerk Not cheap but available
@@D3Sshooter Great ill try them cheers thanks for the link
Steve, I am enjoying your attention to detail, including the work involved with your on screen graphics, status ok. She is going to be one very smart tractor. One question I have, if you are going to fit hydraulic equipment to the front would it not be better to use the inside headlamp positions rather than replace the old outside ones? Just wondering.
Thanks for the comments, If I look at the hydraulics hedge trimmer it seems that more is in the middle... Of course I can always add the middle light
Lovely job Steve, what will you on the inside of the bonnet?
Not sure what you mean, I will put up the stickers David Brown.... .
@@D3Sshooter whoops "Spay the inside of the bonnet" should have said :-)
When will you return to the building work?
Very soon as the weather is getting good
@@D3Sshooter Excellent!
What work are you doing on that tractor? Install a turbocharger and get more power..💜
In my case it has enough power for what I need it for....
Dear sir
What is your estimate of parts / complete cost.?
For this tractor based on what has been done so far and what is to come. About 750 euro.
I have a 996 and two 880 selectamatics (one presently isn't running) and I would like to fix them up at some point. I watched your videos on hydraulics and admit that I am not completely clear on the hydraulics lol. Both my 996 and 880 have loaders. Recently the loader stopped working on my 880. I think the hydraulic pump is working as the lift arms are up but won't go down and the loader won't go up at all. I saw a video about cleaning the dump valves, which I did and it didn't help. Any suggestions? Thanks. Also, I am in Canada, could you please provide the links where you get your parts.
I get all my parts through histo parts histoparts.com/en
The ony thing I can say is to trace all the valves and make sure that the controls are aligned. If that is all good , then it should work
I wonder why you don't blast and paint the inner side of the hood.
I could, but that is treated with rust inhibitor after it was blast cleaned...
So shoot the thinned primer at 20 to 30 lbs air--
Why not put extra lights on, so you have four forward facing, two external and two in the original bonnet holes would that cause a problem 🤷♂️
I could, but I doubt if I wil drive when its dark
@@D3Sshooter more thinking, would the Alternator power four easily enough 🤷♂️👍
where you got the grill
I had the old one and just repaired it , but you can get at histoparts in the Nederlands
Really enjoyed the video. Quick question: what about the inside of the bonnet? Did you paint it or treat the rust? I imagine that in the rain, some water might end up on the curves and screw holes and rusting it again. Cheers!
Very good question, yes that is to be treated with rust inhibiter and coated...
What grade of oil did u use
cool project. when will the sequel ?
Thanks for the comments, not sure about your question
@@D3Sshooter when part 2
Hi Steve how to order the hydraulic pump to you I'm in Philippines no available
spare in I have David brown 990
Bonjour j'ai besoin d'aide SVP j'ai un David Brown 990 et ma pompe a injection est bouché ou a de l'air depuis que j'ai changer les filtres il demarre plus il y a pas de carburant qui sort des injecteurs merci d'avance de m'expliquer comment faire ou faut il demonter la pompe bien a vous Gilles
The danger with sanding is lung damage so naturally, he puts glasses on...
As the Americans say Sh*t Happens. Oh Well. Lol