Pete, that is heartbreaking news. We are very sorry the valve spring broke and stopped your MD. But we know you are a great mechanic and will be able to repair/replace parts and have it running again.
Oh Pete, I'm so sorry to see that happen to the tractor you just got done restoring. That's just so tragic. You'll figure it out and get her moving again, I'm sure of it.
We were just up in Ithaca this morning for a swim meet at the college. I wanted to stop by the market to ask about your tractor. I agreed with my wife she said “ don’t bother him because she said I know how I am with something breaks on me” So good luck with your engine. I have learned more about rebuilding from you than anything I have ever worked on.
One fact about farming, whether with old equipment or new, you never know when something might go down. It's frustrating, I know very well, but the sun will come up tomorrow and the Son always is shining in your life. As I use to hear a lot from an older farmer when I was a kid, "Well, tomorrow's another day". God bless you and your family❤
N- "I feel bad.." C- This definitely makes me feel sad. The MD is not working..." B- "The spring broke! That's a bad thing. I'm glad Pete has a backup..." Well, there you have it, comments from the guys, genuine and heartfelt. Hang tough. Hay still happens!
Sorry to hear about the MD. You did such a beautiful job on the restoration and to have it run so well, this must be extremely frustrating. At least you have the skill set to assess and make the repairs. I always worry every time I run my MD that something like this will happen. Parts are getting harder to find and more expensive. It really is a labor of love to keep these old tractors running.
What a tough break. It was nice seeing it up and running for a bit. I am curious about the damage, but I can be patient... to a point. Good thing you collect old tractors.
Oh Pete...life on a farm covers so many things from good to bad...hopefully the damage is minor even though even minor is going to be time consuming to fix. Thanks for the great videos and I have learned so much from you.
I’ve watched your video on the MD rebuild and know how much effort it took to rebuild it and to have that kind of catastrophic break down is really heart breaking! Had something very similar happen with me on my rebuild, so I know what it feels like. Hopefully there isn’t a lot of damage done to the head @ cylinder .
Pete, been watching all your videos. I farmed in the Norfolk Nebraska area for many years. I don’t anymore but miss it and watching you makes me miss it more and more everyday. Love the videos love what you do. Keep up the great work!!!
I'm sorry the beauty broke down. I'm sure you will fix it. On some good news, I can finally stand up for short periods of time after training for 4 weeks. Next step is walking without crutches. Thank you for always bringing me good content and making me look forward to what's next. Got to be baby video next. I love the baby videos!
I'm sorry to hear about your tractor Pete. I know that has to be very frustrating. Like you said, keep your head up and keep pressing foward! Another good video as always.
Php 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,Php 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. keep pressing foward Pet
Pete, Hang in there, I suppose on the positive side you will be bringing us more great content as you dive in and look into the cause deeper and the following repairs. Thanks for fixing and restoring the most interesting tractor in the world and my favorite:)
Pete, I really enjoy your channel. You were so happy and proud when you originally finished the MD. I am so sorry for what happened to it now. I know you will eventually get it running again. Peace be with you.
Pete I am so sorry. MY heart sank in reference to the MD. Even though I did not have anything to do with the restoration I was there through all the videos and feel very invested in it in some way. It kills me that it died.
Pete!!! A wise man once said......"Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans". I am so sorry for your tractor......we all know how much "your labor of love" means to you. Is there any way we (the majority of your 266K viewers) can help? Please keep up the "Good Work". Rich from PA
yes been there done that, I admire your attitude, when that's all you got left, no words can help I know, but I deeply admire you, for all the thigs they write books about, and keep on going, and yes, you wonder why and get no answers, it's just hard work to put one foot in front of the other, al I can say, is what "they" say, eventually true, eventually, " this too shall pass " I wish you well, yea, and they wonder why some men look old, this helps
I’m so sorry about your tractor. Even though it’s a part of farming that doesn’t make it any less heartbreaking. I’m just glad you’re capable of fixing. Good luck
Boy Pete, that made the pit of my stomach drop hearing that news. Take care and keep moving forward. Maybe that project can wait till winter. Have a great day!
Very sad to hear about the MD. It makes me want to cry, but I know it's in good hands. On a side note, I am happy the 756 is running good. Little work here and there and she will be good for a long time.
😭😭😭😭😭😭 I am so so sorry. This only happens to the best of us. Glad you are still holding your chin up. Glad you have backup tractors to jump in the work.
Wow, what a heart breaker, Pete. I think people tell you how and what to do with your life/equipment is that you make it all seem so easy while also taking the high road when stuff happens. Then , after taking the hit, you make yourself move on. Good lesson for us all.
You got it Pete, it's just a set back on one tractor, the farming still goes on. You built an incredibly strong foundation for your family and farm, this rainy day that slowed down one tractor still has You sitting high and dry. Your videos have taught us this, be methodical and intention to build a strong foundation, so when rainy days come you stay comfortable and dry.
Pete, That is so frustrating. Praying the damage is minimal. Thanks for always showing the good and the bad. You're teaching folks that a bad day is survivable.
I cant say enough about your attitude. And, it is clear to me that you are very genuine, honest guy and it would be an absolute pleasure and blessing knowing you as a friend or neighbor.
Sorry to hear about the MD. Such is the way of farming. Sometimes when you have everything right, equipment finds new and creative ways to break. I’m dealing with this on my 4-180 White on my UA-cam channel right now. All you can do is fix it and move on. Don’t let it discourage you too much!
I really feel for Pete I know how much love and work you put into that old boy. I just watched a video of a Mopar engine guy in Canada (Nicks garage) who ran into the same issue with a Dodge 440. That spring just cost you many hours and dollars. Keep on smiling.
So sorry Pete. I know how discouraging it must feel to have a spring break and undo all your hard work and potentially cause more damage. I hope the damage is slight and that you find the time this year to get the tractor up and running. It sure looks great after all your loving care and attention. Keep the faith; your passion for small farms is inspiring
When I heard the bad news all I could think about was the old Hee-Haw song "Gloom, despair, and agony on me." Hopefully it will be back rolling through the fields by next spring. Thanks for sharing Pete.
Sorry about the MD. I have been following your restoration from the beginning and it is really sad that this happened. I hope that your parts are not too badly damaged. God Bless!
Sorry to hear about the MD, Thanks for sharing both the up's and down's. Hopefully it won't be a big mess in there when you open it up. make sure you show us what you find and we can all learn from it. Thanks Jim
Pete , A fresh rebuild is a wonderful project to see accomplished . Sad to hear of the mechanical failure . As a past diesel / automotive machinist , it is so nice to see the extent of your restoration work , truly beautiful. I hope your repairs are easily accomplished , great video as always .
I believe if my memory is correct Pete, you totally restored that tractor. I cost a lot. probably half or more paid for by you. and the remaining funding by us, your viewers. took a long time to do. but you gave us so many videos for a looooong time to document your progress. we loved it and you and the knowledge and the bonus of an extra big helping of wisdom each video. thanks. yeah, life happens I'm sure myself, many others and you would like to see it fixed in 3 - 4 months. Ok, not gonna happen. I look forward to watching you years from now getting back to making the MD factory new again. Thanks Pete
Heart breaking yes, but you know what to do to fix it Pete, and it runs so well it will be a good story to tell when you get it fixed ! If anyone can get it running again it’s defiantly you sir ! Thanks for the updates.
I am devastated for you after all your hard work. Thanks for your honesty in making this video and I look forward to watching you sorting it all out in the months to come
So sorry this happened to you and your Dad. You’ve worked so hard on these machines that my heart goes out to you. It’s a Bummer, Dude. Take care. ♥️🙏🏼♥️
That’s pretty disheartening. But as you said, it’s no one’s fault and there’s nothing you can do but keep on keepin’ on. Quality products any more are getting harder and harder to find and in this case a simple “cheap” spring just cost the customer thousands of dollars.
Perhaps if it is a below par product they will make some restitution…. I do not know much about this… I only knew my heart felt very bad for you guys. I’m praying God will bring a silver lining to the cloud.
Really sorry about the MD. My Dad use to say, if you have equipment it will break. If you have equipment you stick in the ground it will break quicker. He was correct, but we always made it through the break down. Hope your damage is minimal.
Darn, what bad luck on the MD. Glad you have other workhorses in your stable to get the work done. I am sorry that happened, but that's life, I suppose. Chin up, indeed! As always, thank you for the video, your smile, and your tenacity. Be safe, be well.
Oh Pete ....what a disappointment...we're so sorry ...you will rally again and fix her up ! And we'll all have something to experiencecwith you again...and you will give us all the thorough picture of the repair...hang in there ! You are such a great teacher ! Thanks for always sharing your life on the farm ...God bless and keep on farming!
Oh man, that's so frustrating. Just when you think major repairs are behind you some component has other plans. It sure was a nice sounding tractor when she ran.
I’m sorry to hear that about your tractor man, I really enjoyed watching the tractor come together over the year! But just a fun fact for you, once a sow (or gilt) lets her milk down and your able to squeeze it out, within 24 hours she will farrow!
So sorry, Pete. Loved to see that beauty running after all of your careful work. One of our supposedly conciliatory responses in the USAF following a calamity is "nobody said it would be easy!". And...it certainly isn't easy. Hang in there, trooper.
Heartbreaking after all your loving restoration of the MD. I feel for you Pete. You have an amazing attitude to the curve balls life can throw us. Cheers from Sydney Australia.
Sorry to see this happen, Pete. You put a lot of care into this rebuild and having this happen seems unfair. That’s life sometimes though; just gotta keep trudging forward. For what it’s worth, watched the rebuild of this tractor from start to finish, and enjoyed every bit of it. It has inspired me as well: I am in the middle of a 1951 Cockshutt 30 restoration (as well as swapping its engine to a modern turbodiesel) and I’ve learned so much from your videos-they’ve been a great help!
Sorry for the break, but being the man you are, when you have time, you truly will find the reason and fix it with old school parts. Reliable those are. Smile, don't stress. Let's look forward to piglets! And market, and calves!
This is heartbreaking for you !! Don't feel defeated with it and don't worry much about it for now!! You will have plenty of time later to find what the damage is !! I hope it's not too bad for your sake !! 🤗
Pete, keep your head up. You did a great job restoring the MD. Life is full of small tests and this is one of them. You will overcome it and be better for it. It’s these experiences that can’t be taught in school or in book and have to be learned by doing. Keep on keeping on my friend!
So sorry to see the MD hurt😭😭😭 and of course with Murphy roaming, always at the time you need it to use. 🙏 with you only minor internal damage. Knowing your dad's knowledge, I'm sure he shut it down immediately if it didn't stop from dropping the valve. Thank you for sharing, this is real life on a farm. Thanks for taking us all along with you, in both ups and downs👍👍👍
Oh no! So sorry, Pete. What a heart break. I bet after a grieving period, you'll be able to tear into it, and find that it's not as bad as you think! Anyway, the red stallion is still beautiful!
Sorry about that Pete! We can tell you're heartbroken. If there's a silver lining, you have content for a future video showing us the damage. Feel the love!
Sorry about the MD. I think your absolutely right about replacing all valve springs and I was thinking it right when you said it. Chin up Pete you got this.
So sorry to hear about the tractor...you have put in a lot of time on it. Thank goodness you have backups. It will be okay. How is Ezra? Love seeing the animals. Thanks Pete for your great videos.
When my children were small, I had a sign on my refrigerator that said, “ ATTITUDE is EVERYTHING !! Be Sure Yours is a Positive One😊” I really think that applies to you Pete as you always seem to have a positive attitude and I like that❣️❣️ Sorry about the tractor breaking down after you just got it running. It has to be frustrating but like you said, at least you got a couple others are still working!! I think this was one of the shortest videos you ever made and I was expecting it to go on for a while and then I looked and sure enough it was done. Darn❣️😊 Chin up I’ll always be another one❣️
Mr. Pete....it is discouraging when something like that happens. Many people don't realize how many hours it takes to restore something like a well used tractor. I think you have done a marvelous job. The thing with well used vehicles is that sometimes they hide problems they have that are not apparent until later on. How in the world would you or your wonderful dad know this? Knowing you and your dad, you both will come up with a solution. I agree with you that it would be best to replace all the springs, cause if one goes, the others may be close behind. You got this.
Pete, that is heartbreaking news. We are very sorry the valve spring broke and stopped your MD. But we know you are a great mechanic and will be able to repair/replace parts and have it running again.
Oh Pete, I'm so sorry to see that happen to the tractor you just got done restoring. That's just so tragic. You'll figure it out and get her moving again, I'm sure of it.
Don’t be discouraged Pete, you will get it sorted and it will be purring like a kitten again before long
Pete, so sorry for this latest equipment hopefully the damage will be minimal! As always I admire your calm and positive outlook!
We were just up in Ithaca this morning for a swim meet at the college. I wanted to stop by the market to ask about your tractor. I agreed with my wife she said “ don’t bother him because she said I know how I am with something breaks on me” So good luck with your engine. I have learned more about rebuilding from you than anything I have ever worked on.
One fact about farming, whether with old equipment or new, you never know when something might go down. It's frustrating, I know very well, but the sun will come up tomorrow and the Son always is shining in your life. As I use to hear a lot from an older farmer when I was a kid, "Well, tomorrow's another day". God bless you and your family❤
N- "I feel bad.." C- This definitely makes me feel sad. The MD is not working..." B- "The spring broke! That's a bad thing. I'm glad Pete has a backup..." Well, there you have it, comments from the guys, genuine and heartfelt. Hang tough. Hay still happens!
I hate to hear about the MD Mr. Pete. The good thing is you have the back up tractors to keep on rolling with the hay.
I’m so sorry☹️. All that work to make a beautiful machine. I know you will make it beautiful again, when you have time. Good luck.
Sorry to hear about the MD. You did such a beautiful job on the restoration and to have it run so well, this must be extremely frustrating. At least you have the skill set to assess and make the repairs. I always worry every time I run my MD that something like this will happen. Parts are getting harder to find and more expensive. It really is a labor of love to keep these old tractors running.
What a tough break. It was nice seeing it up and running for a bit. I am curious about the damage, but I can be patient... to a point. Good thing you collect old tractors.
Oh Pete...life on a farm covers so many things from good to bad...hopefully the damage is minor even though even minor is going to be time consuming to fix. Thanks for the great videos and I have learned so much from you.
I’ve watched your video on the MD rebuild and know how much effort it took to rebuild it and to have that kind of catastrophic break down is really heart breaking! Had something very similar happen with me on my rebuild, so I know what it feels like. Hopefully there isn’t a lot of damage done to the head @ cylinder .
Thanks for sharing Pete. We feel your pain! Wish we could fix it for you!
Pete, been watching all your videos. I farmed in the Norfolk Nebraska area for many years. I don’t anymore but miss it and watching you makes me miss it more and more everyday. Love the videos love what you do. Keep up the great work!!!
I'm sorry the beauty broke down. I'm sure you will fix it. On some good news, I can finally stand up for short periods of time after training for 4 weeks. Next step is walking without crutches. Thank you for always bringing me good content and making me look forward to what's next. Got to be baby video next. I love the baby videos!
Good for you Meta Morphea! I remember you were feeling down. Best of luck!
I'm sorry to hear about your tractor Pete. I know that has to be very frustrating. Like you said, keep your head up and keep pressing foward! Another good video as always.
Php 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,Php 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. keep pressing foward Pet
I completely agree with you.
Oh man…… that stinks! Here’s hoping for minimal damage…. Thanks for keeping us up to date!
I cried thinking of the huge effort you put into the MD and how nice it was. Try again we all support you
Pete, Hang in there, I suppose on the positive side you will be bringing us more great content as you dive in and look into the cause deeper and the following repairs. Thanks for fixing and restoring the most interesting tractor in the world and my favorite:)
Pete, I really enjoy your channel. You were so happy and proud when you originally finished the MD. I am so sorry for what happened to it now. I know you will eventually get it running again. Peace be with you.
Pete I am so sorry. MY heart sank in reference to the MD. Even though I did not have anything to do with the restoration I was there through all the videos and feel very invested in it in some way. It kills me that it died.
Pete I feel your pain brother... chin up fella, ~I see great things coming your way. All the best from the UK (London ish) 👍🐷👍🐷👍🐷
Pete!!!
A wise man once said......"Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans".
I am so sorry for your tractor......we all know how much "your labor of love" means to you.
Is there any way we (the majority of your 266K viewers) can help?
Please keep up the "Good Work".
Rich from PA
Hi Rich, kind words such as yours mean the world to me. That's enough to keep me going.
yes been there done that, I admire your attitude, when that's all you got left, no words can help I know, but I deeply admire you, for all the thigs they write books about, and keep on going, and yes, you wonder why and get no answers, it's just hard work to put one foot in front of the other, al I can say, is what "they" say, eventually true, eventually, " this too shall pass " I wish you well, yea, and they wonder why some men look old, this helps
Thank you for the videos your voice is so calming all the stress in today's world when I watch your videos I just mellow out .
I’m so sorry about your tractor. Even though it’s a part of farming that doesn’t make it any less heartbreaking. I’m just glad you’re capable of fixing. Good luck
So sorry to hear this Pete. I’ve had a rough day today on our farm as well. Best advice is keep on plugging along. You’ll get it done.
Boy Pete, that made the pit of my stomach drop hearing that news. Take care and keep moving forward. Maybe that project can wait till winter. Have a great day!
Very sad to hear about the MD. It makes me want to cry, but I know it's in good hands. On a side note, I am happy the 756 is running good. Little work here and there and she will be good for a long time.
You look so disappointed Pete . 😞I know the feeling. Poop happens. Can't wait tell you get back into it.
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I am so so sorry. This only happens to the best of us. Glad you are still holding your chin up. Glad you have backup tractors to jump in the work.
Wow, what a heart breaker, Pete. I think people tell you how and what to do with your life/equipment is that you make it all seem so easy while also taking the high road when stuff happens. Then , after taking the hit, you make yourself move on. Good lesson for us all.
That is heartbreaking news Pete. So very sorry to learn about the MD. Fingers crossed that it isn't too bad
Pete, i'm sorry your MD broke down. You put a lot of work on it.
You got it Pete, it's just a set back on one tractor, the farming still goes on. You built an incredibly strong foundation for your family and farm, this rainy day that slowed down one tractor still has You sitting high and dry. Your videos have taught us this, be methodical and intention to build a strong foundation, so when rainy days come you stay comfortable and dry.
Pete, That is so frustrating.
Praying the damage is minimal. Thanks for always showing the good and the bad. You're teaching folks that a bad day is survivable.
I have to give you 10 points for consistency in your videos, well done.
I cant say enough about your attitude. And, it is clear to me that you are very genuine, honest guy and it would be an absolute pleasure and blessing knowing you as a friend or neighbor.
Sorry to hear about the MD. Such is the way of farming. Sometimes when you have everything right, equipment finds new and creative ways to break. I’m dealing with this on my 4-180 White on my UA-cam channel right now. All you can do is fix it and move on. Don’t let it discourage you too much!
You're UA-cam channel huh? Had to make sure you said that, haha. Cockroach approach!
I really feel for Pete I know how much love and work you put into that old boy. I just watched a video of a Mopar engine guy in Canada (Nicks garage) who ran into the same issue with a Dodge 440. That spring just cost you many hours and dollars. Keep on smiling.
Nothing you can do. It happens. Great videos
So sorry Pete. I know how discouraging it must feel to have a spring break and undo all your hard work and potentially cause more damage. I hope the damage is slight and that you find the time this year to get the tractor up and running. It sure looks great after all your loving care and attention. Keep the faith; your passion for small farms is inspiring
That breaks my heart hearing the news on the MD. I'm praying that it isn't bad when you do investigate. Be safe and God bless
When I heard the bad news all I could think about was the old Hee-Haw song "Gloom, despair, and agony on me." Hopefully it will be back rolling through the fields by next spring. Thanks for sharing Pete.
That is always a hard thing to have happen, But it can always be fixed. I really enjoy your videos and the great experiences and advice you share.
Sorry about the MD. I have been following your restoration from the beginning and it is really sad that this happened. I hope that your parts are not too badly damaged. God Bless!
Sorry to hear about the MD, Thanks for sharing both the up's and down's. Hopefully it won't be a big mess in there when you open it up. make sure you show us what you find and we can all learn from it. Thanks Jim
Pete , A fresh rebuild is a wonderful project to see accomplished . Sad to hear of the mechanical failure . As a past diesel / automotive machinist , it is so nice to see the extent of your restoration work , truly beautiful. I hope your repairs are easily accomplished , great video as always .
I had the same problem with a Massey Ferguson the after market value springs are to hard and brittle I definitely would change all of them
Super sad to hear this.
I love this tractor and all your work on it.
Keep us posted.
Hey Pete, thanks for making/sharing the video's! Very sorry for your misfortune, all you can do is keep marching on.
Thank you for sharing your positive attitude in the face of a setback. Looking forward to seeing you get it running again!
This is what we do Pete drive fix drive fix but each time you learn something new.
Swallows must be nesting in the shed cuz I can hear them sing, wonderful. They're my favorite farmbird
Stuff happens but I truely feel for you Pete and your gonna have to look at it everyday :-/ God bless and good luck
I believe if my memory is correct Pete, you totally restored that tractor. I cost a lot. probably half or more paid for by you. and the remaining funding by us, your viewers. took a long time to do. but you gave us so many videos for a looooong time to document your progress. we loved it and you and the knowledge and the bonus of an extra big helping of wisdom each video. thanks.
yeah, life happens I'm sure myself, many others and you would like to see it fixed in 3 - 4 months. Ok, not gonna happen. I look forward to watching you years from now getting back to making the MD factory new again.
Thanks Pete
Sorry about tractor Pete, chin up you'll figure out just gonna be $. Have a good day!
My heart breaks for you Pete. such a bummer! your attitude is the best as always!
Heart breaking yes, but you know what to do to fix it Pete, and it runs so well it will be a good story to tell when you get it fixed ! If anyone can get it running again it’s defiantly you sir ! Thanks for the updates.
I am devastated for you after all your hard work. Thanks for your honesty in making this video and I look forward to watching you sorting it all out in the months to come
So sorry this happened to you and your Dad. You’ve worked so hard on these machines that my heart goes out to you. It’s a Bummer, Dude. Take care. ♥️🙏🏼♥️
good luck with Red Pete, sorry to see your tractor troubles. As you said keep your head up it will all work out in the end. Thank you.
Sorry about your loss Pete. You kick that tractor's ass! we believe in you!
Your MD restoration videos were my favorite, looking forward to that!
That’s pretty disheartening. But as you said, it’s no one’s fault and there’s nothing you can do but keep on keepin’ on. Quality products any more are getting harder and harder to find and in this case a simple “cheap” spring just cost the customer thousands of dollars.
Perhaps if it is a below par product they will make some restitution…. I do not know much about this… I only knew my heart felt very bad for you guys. I’m praying God will bring a silver lining to the cloud.
Sorry to hear about the MD. But if anyone can fix it, You can. 👍
Really sorry about the MD. My Dad use to say, if you have equipment it will break. If you have equipment you stick in the ground it will break quicker. He was correct, but we always made it through the break down. Hope your damage is minimal.
Even with a few set backs it's still worth seeing your restorations as for 1 every 4 years I could watch U do one every month keep up the good work.
Darn, what bad luck on the MD. Glad you have other workhorses in your stable to get the work done. I am sorry that happened, but that's life, I suppose. Chin up, indeed! As always, thank you for the video, your smile, and your tenacity. Be safe, be well.
Nice job maintaining a positive attitude, Pete. That can't be easy under these conditions. All the best!
I'm really sorry about the MD. That's just heartbreaking. Fingers crossed the internal damage is minimal.
Oh Pete ....what a disappointment...we're so sorry ...you will rally again and fix her up ! And we'll all have something to experiencecwith you again...and you will give us all the thorough picture of the repair...hang in there ! You are such a great teacher ! Thanks for always sharing your life on the farm ...God bless and keep on farming!
Oh man, that's so frustrating. Just when you think major repairs are behind you some component has other plans. It sure was a nice sounding tractor when she ran.
I’m sorry to hear that about your tractor man, I really enjoyed watching the tractor come together over the year! But just a fun fact for you, once a sow (or gilt) lets her milk down and your able to squeeze it out, within 24 hours she will farrow!
My heart goes out to you Pete. Sorry for your tractor troubles..
So sorry, Pete. Loved to see that beauty running after all of your careful work. One of our supposedly conciliatory responses in the USAF following a calamity is "nobody said it would be easy!". And...it certainly isn't easy. Hang in there, trooper.
Well I think the good news is your dad is still a pretty darn sharp!! I like how he identifyed the problem right off the bat!!
Surprised 😮 this tractor 🚜 broke. Glad for the new calf. Great to have babies. 😀
Heartbreaking after all your loving restoration of the MD. I feel for you Pete. You have an amazing attitude to the curve balls life can throw us. Cheers from Sydney Australia.
Don't you love it when the Dad has come forward to the son with the words "I broke your tractor?"
Good luck Pete-- hope it is minimal damage to fix.
LOL, my alternate title for this video was, "We Had to Fire Dad."
Sorry to see this happen, Pete. You put a lot of care into this rebuild and having this happen seems unfair. That’s life sometimes though; just gotta keep trudging forward.
For what it’s worth, watched the rebuild of this tractor from start to finish, and enjoyed every bit of it. It has inspired me as well: I am in the middle of a 1951 Cockshutt 30 restoration (as well as swapping its engine to a modern turbodiesel) and I’ve learned so much from your videos-they’ve been a great help!
I'm sorry about the tractor, you sure did put a lot of work into it. But I sure admire your attitude, as always. God bless.
We know you’ll get it back going again. Keep pushing forward!
The struggle bus makes a stop at every farm I've ever been a part of. I hope your ride on this particular one is a short one. Happy haying.
Sorry for the break, but being the man you are, when you have time, you truly will find the reason and fix it with old school parts. Reliable those are. Smile, don't stress. Let's look forward to piglets! And market, and calves!
That's half the fun, diagnosing the issues. You remind me of an old friend of my dad's, he had a tractor for every day of the week.
This is heartbreaking for you !! Don't feel defeated with it and don't worry much about it for now!! You will have plenty of time later to find what the damage is !! I hope it's not too bad for your sake !! 🤗
Pete, keep your head up. You did a great job restoring the MD. Life is full of small tests and this is one of them. You will overcome it and be better for it. It’s these experiences that can’t be taught in school or in book and have to be learned by doing. Keep on keeping on my friend!
Dang... it happens.
Love the old tractors.
Sorry Pete
So sorry to see the MD hurt😭😭😭 and of course with Murphy roaming, always at the time you need it to use. 🙏 with you only minor internal damage. Knowing your dad's knowledge, I'm sure he shut it down immediately if it didn't stop from dropping the valve. Thank you for sharing, this is real life on a farm.
Thanks for taking us all along with you, in both ups and downs👍👍👍
Oh no! So sorry, Pete. What a heart break. I bet after a grieving period, you'll be able to tear into it, and find that it's not as bad as you think! Anyway, the red stallion is still beautiful!
Sorry to see the broken MD. At least you have back up tractors.
Sorry about that Pete! We can tell you're heartbroken. If there's a silver lining, you have content for a future video showing us the damage. Feel the love!
I appreciate your positive outlook 😎
You summed it up yourself, “that’s life on a farm”. In the words of Rosanna Danna, “if it isn’t one thing, it’s something else”.
Sorry about the MD. I think your absolutely right about replacing all valve springs and I was thinking it right when you said it. Chin up Pete you got this.
Sorry Pete to hear about the MD. I know how much time and effort you have put into that tractor. I admire your positive attitude. 👍🏻👍🏻
So sorry to hear about the tractor...you have put in a lot of time on it. Thank goodness you have backups. It will be okay. How is Ezra? Love seeing the animals. Thanks Pete for your great videos.
When my children were small, I had a sign on my refrigerator that said,
“ ATTITUDE is EVERYTHING !!
Be Sure Yours is a Positive One😊”
I really think that applies to you Pete as you always seem to have a positive attitude and I like that❣️❣️
Sorry about the tractor breaking down after you just got it running. It has to be frustrating but like you said, at least you got a couple others are still working!! I think this was one of the shortest videos you ever made and I was expecting it to go on for a while and then I looked and sure enough it was done. Darn❣️😊
Chin up I’ll always be another one❣️
Sorry about the MD Pete. I sure am glad you have as many backups as you do. She'll run again!
Mr. Pete....it is discouraging when something like that happens. Many people don't realize how many hours it takes to restore something like
a well used tractor. I think you have done a marvelous job. The thing with well used vehicles is that sometimes they hide problems they have that are not apparent until later on. How in the world would you or your wonderful dad know this? Knowing you and your dad, you both will come up with a solution. I agree with you that it would be best to replace all the springs, cause if one goes, the others may be close behind. You got this.