FORGOTTEN 99 Year Old McCormick Tractor - Will it Run & Drive after 40+ Years in this Barn?

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  • @robertcoulthard2746
    @robertcoulthard2746 7 місяців тому +42

    Father and Son Budget Buildz just pure joy , nothing more to say , regards Rob.

  • @HamiltonFamily2023
    @HamiltonFamily2023 7 місяців тому +51

    Just some advice from an owner of many hand crank tractors, don't ever ever ever 'windmill' the crank like that! If it kicks back you will never forget it, I've seen many people get a broken arm from doing that.

    • @gradyyokeley9930
      @gradyyokeley9930 7 місяців тому +5

      Yeah I was going to let them learn the hard way, they will learn to never wrap their thumb around the crank

    • @gradyyokeley9930
      @gradyyokeley9930 7 місяців тому +2

      Thumbs, wrists and a lot of healing

    • @Mercmad
      @Mercmad 6 місяців тому +2

      The Cadillac self starter was invented after the inventors friend broke his wrist,leading to him dying from complications when a car he was starting back fired.

    • @danielbowman4819
      @danielbowman4819 6 місяців тому +4

      Dad grew up on tractors like this and worked a lot of ground with these old tractors, in fact his dad had the bigger brother to this tractor, which was the 22-36 McCormack Deering. I agree with the other comments about hand cranking these old tractors. Be careful doing that, you can break an arm.

    • @douglasmesina6922
      @douglasmesina6922 6 місяців тому

      Cool piece of history.

  • @PatKunkle
    @PatKunkle 7 місяців тому +25

    Im glad to see the tractor is getting attention. Love the old farm equipment. Love rust

    • @BudgetBuildz
      @BudgetBuildz  7 місяців тому +3

      The old tractors are a lot of fun! 😊 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!!

  • @kevinfiebelkorn4715
    @kevinfiebelkorn4715 7 місяців тому +20

    I grew up driving a 51 Farmall that had to be crank started from time to time so I can relate to the sore arms. I was about 12 years old the first time I had to crank it. My father said that if I was going to drive it, I had to be able to crank it in case the battery died out in the field. This is by far my new favorite Budget Buildz video.

    • @BudgetBuildz
      @BudgetBuildz  7 місяців тому +6

      That’s too awesome! Great memories 😊 Really glad you enjoyed!!!

  • @kbschulze
    @kbschulze 7 місяців тому +13

    My favorite channel. You’re living your best life having your Dad there to work with you.

  • @Jade-d
    @Jade-d 7 місяців тому +15

    I love the way you two troubleshoot and problem-solve. Great old tractor, so glad you got it running again.

  • @johncarella1836
    @johncarella1836 7 місяців тому +22

    What a Cool old Tractor! Great Job Guys!!!

    • @BudgetBuildz
      @BudgetBuildz  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks!! We appreciate it 😊

    • @clevelandmaker386
      @clevelandmaker386 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@BudgetBuildzmmm... that's some good robot fudge I'm that pan!!!...

  • @hernanmartinez8313
    @hernanmartinez8313 7 місяців тому +12

    Oh my goodness I’m so glad for you and Chris congratulations you two

  • @davetapani3253
    @davetapani3253 7 місяців тому +4

    Love old tractors. So much fun to work on. Something about it makes me think about just just how tough the old farmers had it and what they thought when they brought there first tractor. I have the first tractor my grandfather bought for his strawberry farm in Upper Michigan in 1945. It's a 1944 model m John Deere. Everytime I fire that old girl up it damn near brings a tear to my eye. I drove it for the first time when I was 5 years old. 54 years ago. Because of your video I am going to go fire it up today and drive it around the old farm. Thank you!

  • @mesasavage
    @mesasavage 7 місяців тому +9

    What a nice surprise. Best McCormick-Deering revival on UA-cam!

  • @BrokenWrenches
    @BrokenWrenches 6 місяців тому +2

    what an incredible old machine. just something about an old tractor!!!!!! They are a true testament to how things used to be built to last forever. looks like you restored it with a power washer!!!! would love to see more tractor stuff.

  • @RWhite-fn1ch
    @RWhite-fn1ch 7 місяців тому +31

    I was a middle teen in the late 1950s and my dad had a Farmall F-12 and an F-20. Both had to be hand cranked. My dad was stout and could whirl them over to start them; I could not.
    Found that if I'd engage the crank at the bottom and bring the crank slowly to the top on a compression stroke and rolled it on over in a continuous motion, the magneto would fire and the motor would start.
    One cold morning my dad cranked and cranked and cranked and one of the tractors wouldn't start. Tried to tell him my way and got an angry, " What the hell would you know about it?"
    He stalked off to do something else.
    I waited until he was a safe distance away, then used my method to start it. It popped right off. I walked away and left it running for him to find.
    Actually, that's not unusual. My uncle had a 1939 John Deere tractor. He hand-cranked his tractor the same way. Slowly pulled the flywheel around to the top of the compression stroke then over the top (in one slow, continuous motion) so the mag could fire and it would start.
    Remember - when using a crank, tuck your thumb into your palm and only pull with your fingers. That way if it backfires and kicks back you won't break your thumb.
    A great machine.

    • @markhorrell9213
      @markhorrell9213 7 місяців тому +2

      Learnt that off my dad! Safe technique

    • @leroyraatz5650
      @leroyraatz5650 5 місяців тому

      My Grandpa used to start the GP using the flywheel.I think it had a compression release, if I'm. Not mistaken.he got rid of them ,rid I was about 9

  • @robertjean659
    @robertjean659 7 місяців тому +5

    Love how you guys are so thorough when working on these old vehicles. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

  • @normsweet1710
    @normsweet1710 7 місяців тому +2

    Reminds me of my Uncle Jim’s 10-20, I was all of 14 when he finally let me crank it, and take off around the barn yard. Your 10-20 is very clean . Y’all in for a great time getting it running and driving it 👍❤️

  • @ralo1558
    @ralo1558 7 місяців тому +5

    She's a beauty and a keeper. I enjoyed the resurrection from sitting to running. Enjoy your new found tractor

  • @Tealmoney8571
    @Tealmoney8571 7 місяців тому +4

    I love old tractors! It's definitely a showpiece. Even maybe a parade?

  • @lateefcarrere1649
    @lateefcarrere1649 7 місяців тому +5

    The Porsche is arguably the fastest vehicle in your fleet, and now you have the slowest in the McCormick-Deering😁
    And it cleaned up nice as well. Cool!

  • @gregwienert3332
    @gregwienert3332 7 місяців тому +5

    This brought me to tears...an actual part of American History! Awesome! Loved this! Raised on a farm in the 70's & 80's I can really appreciate this. Thanks for all you and your dad do! God bless. 👍

  • @daviddamico4288
    @daviddamico4288 7 місяців тому +4

    Awesome job getting it running..

  • @thomas-i5o7h
    @thomas-i5o7h 7 місяців тому +4

    I REALLY LIKE this old tractor !!! What an awesome piece of machinery !!!!!!!!!!!

  • @kande6916
    @kande6916 7 місяців тому +2

    One of your best videos ever!! Have relatives that restore McCormick Deering Tractors only and going to pass this episode on to them also. Thanks again!!!!!

  • @JenzRock
    @JenzRock 7 місяців тому +4

    Super cool. So much history with that thing.

  • @1936case
    @1936case 7 місяців тому +1

    We have 2 of the big brother to that, the McCormick Deerjng 15-30 on our farm. One a 1924 model and one a 1926 model. The 26 was my great grandparents and is fully restored.
    When cranking do 1/4 turn up strokes of the crank starting at the 6 o'clock position. And like others have said keep your thumb behind the crank when pulling. They can kick back easy and when they do they can easily break a thumb.
    That thing looks really good though and kudos for getting it running and giving it a home just the way it is.

  • @stevecurtiss46
    @stevecurtiss46 6 місяців тому +1

    So good to hear that ole girl run. Thanks for sharing your time and effort. She needs some paint tho.

  • @RoninDosho
    @RoninDosho 7 місяців тому +4

    That is a fascinating change of pace. Love it!

  • @ssbj130
    @ssbj130 7 місяців тому +4

    That was awesome! I grew up and still have family farm . We run JD B, 50 and 620. Love seeing these really old tractors. My Dad would have a tear in his eye seeing this. Thank you so much for doing this!!!!!!!

    • @BudgetBuildz
      @BudgetBuildz  7 місяців тому +1

      Really glad you enjoyed! 😃 That’s too awesome! And thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!! 🤗

    • @pedroarroyo9684
      @pedroarroyo9684 7 місяців тому

      On this video what is on the lift a maverick

    • @pedroarroyo9684
      @pedroarroyo9684 7 місяців тому

      Wow brand new tractor after cleaning

  • @robertmayer8455
    @robertmayer8455 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks!

    • @BudgetBuildz
      @BudgetBuildz  7 місяців тому

      Thank you soo much for the support!!! 🤗

  • @barriedavidson
    @barriedavidson 7 місяців тому +5

    Don't want to stick my finger in it but..... Some things just have to be done. Thanks for taking one for the team!

    • @airplanemaniacgaming7877
      @airplanemaniacgaming7877 6 місяців тому

      now just imagine if you found something like that in something....even something from the 70s!

  • @amazing_bobson
    @amazing_bobson 7 місяців тому +2

    Those old tractors had a sound of their own. Great job getting it wound back up!!

  • @douggrunberg
    @douggrunberg 7 місяців тому +5

    Thank you guys!!

  • @gradyyokeley9930
    @gradyyokeley9930 7 місяців тому +2

    Fine job men, I love to people take interest in bringing old equipment back to life

  • @terryfromsouthcarolina4601
    @terryfromsouthcarolina4601 7 місяців тому +2

    When i was a kid growing up in Ohio in the 60s and early 70s we had an old farmer a couple of miles up our county road that had a whole stable of steel wheeled tractors. He told dad he hated flat tires.
    LOL!
    I can't fault that logic.
    Cheers
    Terry

  • @richarddavis3007
    @richarddavis3007 7 місяців тому +2

    Glad to see a tractor that old running

  • @3400Zlinear
    @3400Zlinear 7 місяців тому +1

    I was surprised at how the oil pan was so filled with oil that looked more like chocolate fudge! Glad you cleaned it out!! Happy for your success!

  • @leechristopher3870
    @leechristopher3870 7 місяців тому +1

    Love it! Such a cool change of pace to have a 99 year old tractor on the channel. Looked like 99 year old sludge in the oil pan too.

  • @larryanderson4721
    @larryanderson4721 7 місяців тому +1

    That was cool! Love old tractors.

  • @derekwalters6132
    @derekwalters6132 7 місяців тому +1

    My first thought was you boys are gonna need a tractor to get that tractor out of its hidey-hole. Now I’ve got to say it’s nice to see how far dad’s come from the start of the channel until now. I remember when you first started it up if the camera even looked as if it was going to his way he’d be gone like a shot and here in this video he’s literally running one of them. Glad he’s gotten more comfortable because he does have a dry wit about him and it’s refreshing. And glad you two work well together, you need that on these extensive projects. Looking forward to the finishing touches on the motor home

  • @stharris48
    @stharris48 7 місяців тому +1

    Awsome job. I almost could hear the theme from Green Acres as you were driving it. Keep up the great work guys.

  • @almclean4835
    @almclean4835 7 місяців тому +1

    What a lovely old tractor, well worth the effort.

  • @edwinumayam2722
    @edwinumayam2722 7 місяців тому +1

    Love it! Great to see a classic tractor come back to life. Love love your channel!!!!!

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 7 місяців тому +1

    Man that thing looks great for almost 100 years! Amazing! Great job getting her going! That was painful watching you guy’s trying with the hand crank!😂

  • @timothykraus7654
    @timothykraus7654 7 місяців тому

    I Absolutely Loved That Video ! Im almost 64 . That was one of the best rebuilds of something that old I have ever seen ! You and dad knocked it out of the park plus with it ! Its amazing how simple those were to run after sitting for so many years ! Did you bye that or do the rebuild for someone else ? I Hope You Bought That ! Those chunks in the oil pan were disturbing to say the least and has my curerosity what the hell they are ? I so appreciate both your talents and how diverse your platform covers ! I look forward to each video that you create ! May you and all your families have A absolute blast this summer with the kids and wives ! A faithful subscriber till the end !of my time alive ! Keep up the great work and sharing with us ! Not a farmer but love tractors and old farming machinery and things that made America Great ! God Bless You All Always ! TK

  • @kenschultz3836
    @kenschultz3836 6 місяців тому

    I restore old farmall IH tractors from 1941 to 1955, 5 letter series tractors in my barn. Loved seeing another saved and running great job.

  • @berndm9743
    @berndm9743 7 місяців тому +1

    THAT is AWESOME
    Great job getting it going again.

  • @buffdoc46
    @buffdoc46 7 місяців тому +1

    Outstanding episode. Love farm equipment and especially old tractors

  • @johnwarwick4105
    @johnwarwick4105 6 місяців тому

    Nice to see it running. You stayed on that starting handle a lot longer than I would have done before going for the tow.

  • @BikingChap
    @BikingChap 7 місяців тому +1

    What an absolute blast, love the simplicity of the thing, congrats on getting her up and running again.

  • @MrTommydrums
    @MrTommydrums 7 місяців тому +1

    Man I love the craftsmanship of these old machines…like grandpa said “they don’t make them like they used to” 👍

  • @WallaceBrown-dj2gm
    @WallaceBrown-dj2gm 7 місяців тому +1

    EVER. GET IT!!!!! He ain't kidding

  • @smarternu
    @smarternu 7 місяців тому +1

    Love the arm rests on the front couch.

  • @DaveJudd
    @DaveJudd 7 місяців тому +1

    Built to last! The metal in the sump look like weld stick repair to sump in situ.

  • @davecaron1213
    @davecaron1213 7 місяців тому +1

    Keep the old stuff coming! Great job.

  • @bobcooke6346
    @bobcooke6346 7 місяців тому +1

    What a great rescue Michael, as with all your rescues, I often wonder how long they would have been stuck there had you and your dad hadn’t gone along to save them 🤔👏👍

  • @seanlunsford8666
    @seanlunsford8666 7 місяців тому

    What a find! I live close to the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum, home to many beautiful old beasts like that McCormick. I’m sure the folks who restore and maintain their “fleet” would approve. Love your videos, thanks for the beautiful stories!

  • @robertgorman5622
    @robertgorman5622 7 місяців тому +1

    What a cool piece of machinery ❤❤

  • @matthewsorensen2147
    @matthewsorensen2147 7 місяців тому +1

    So cool and peace out to you all

  • @peterjewell9436
    @peterjewell9436 7 місяців тому

    Another good episode with your dad the good thing with this chanel is you dont know what your going to get each episode more of these please keep up the great content 👍👍👍

  • @michaelcatherwood4088
    @michaelcatherwood4088 7 місяців тому +1

    Dad and I restored a 10/20 40 years ago and I suggest yours was restored at a similar time the paint and decals on rear guards are too good to be original also the shade of grey is not quite dark enough. We were fortunate to have a local retired auto electrician who worked on magneto ignition as a young man. Long story short it has always started with a single 180 degree pull. Terrible gas mileage burns 4-5 imperial gallon/hour. The 15/30 never started as easily but burns less fuel. Our 10/20 was built in 1926. Our 15/30 was made up of 3 different tractors. Dad put thousands of hours into those tractors, it has filled his retirement with challenges and joy. He also restored a wide front axle F12 (one of two in NZ), SBWD6(the first tractor I did a day's work on), W6, M, and W4. Dad's crowding 90 now but it's something we share.

  • @saltynlit
    @saltynlit 7 місяців тому +2

    She's a beaut!

  • @beginlivinglikeaboss
    @beginlivinglikeaboss 7 місяців тому +1

    Sweet. I just got my 15-30 home. A 1925 as well. Looks identical
    Nice video
    Will be helpful to get mine ready to run.

  • @RustyInventions-wz6ir
    @RustyInventions-wz6ir 7 місяців тому +1

    Very nice old tractor. Great job

  • @NileKelly
    @NileKelly 7 місяців тому +1

    I remember being a 12-year old kid, trying to hand crank our 1930's Allis-Chalmers. Never broke bones nor was injured from the kickback, but it did fling me across the backyard upon startup. Oh, such fun times!

  • @dawitkassa3131
    @dawitkassa3131 7 місяців тому

    The best of best all rescues made!! Now, it is time to take her to the farm 🚜 🚜 . Very informative and entertaining video.

  • @avioncamper
    @avioncamper 7 місяців тому +3

    Green Acres is the place to be. Great job, if you can't get an engine to run, it's dead. The oil pan was gross.

  • @billywird
    @billywird Місяць тому

    Yes sir that appears to be a Marvel Schebler carburetor (correct me if I have the description wrong) I have the same basic carburetor on a 1948 John Deer Model A tractor and you do have to remove that screw in order to remove the float assembly (you seem to have a cork style float in that unit) and as you mentioned in the video you can order a brass float. The one tractor I have now a friend of mine and myself refurbished in order to use it and the float that was in it had leaks and of course you have to have clean material in order to solder them up. For running purposes, we JB welded the float (but also made it too heavy) and ran the tractor around the block. I ordered a new float from John Deere and installed it right out of the box, and it cured our problem. Early Harley Davidson motorcycles used cork floats (as I would imagine most every carburetor manufacturer used them). The fellow over at Wheels of Time replaces those floats with brass ones as well. The videos that I have watched show people just getting the engine up on a cylinder to compression and then jerking upwards on the crank to fire the engine (of course the timing must be retarded). Many people sustained broken wrists and arms trying to crank them old engines the way you were cranking it. It was just as good of an idea to just pull the old tractor off as you guys did. An old tractor like that can still be used around the "farm" so to speak. I use my John Deere for mowing the back yard (it's just an acre and a half) also to grade the driveway when it needs it.🥸👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @khalilneogy3464
    @khalilneogy3464 7 місяців тому +1

    Coolest find yet!!

  • @shanethompson7543
    @shanethompson7543 6 місяців тому +2

    I'm missing your guys videos..... Hope everything is ok!!

  • @rdmeenach
    @rdmeenach 7 місяців тому

    You’ll have fun getting into the vintage tractor world now, and that one is a great entry point.

  • @gravydavy4188
    @gravydavy4188 7 місяців тому +2

    Capacitor that failed at 108 years old! Bad workmanship. 😂 amazing. Thanks for the vid. Graham, ex tractor boy in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @Duude333
    @Duude333 7 місяців тому +1

    Awesome episode, thanks for including us :)

  • @glenharper3136
    @glenharper3136 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the video.

  • @TheCrackerBox
    @TheCrackerBox 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for another , Brother !

  • @kennethsonier1766
    @kennethsonier1766 7 місяців тому

    Good morning from Cape Cod ☀️ after 40 years of sitting and considering it's 99 years old she popped off and runs pretty good 👍 now all you need is some straw hats and farmers overalls 😁 keep up the great work guys and the awesome content 👍✌️🇺🇲

  • @stevenweikart2258
    @stevenweikart2258 7 місяців тому

    Great find! That metal in the pan could be counterweight material from the crank.

  • @dadlife9921
    @dadlife9921 7 місяців тому +2

    Needs a new starter……
    Nice piece of history there. Job well done!

    • @BudgetBuildz
      @BudgetBuildz  7 місяців тому +1

      I agree 😅 Thank you!! 😃

  • @darrengarvie8832
    @darrengarvie8832 7 місяців тому +2

    Nothing like getting something 100 years old going 😁

  • @InspiredJJ
    @InspiredJJ 7 місяців тому

    Great find and great jobM

  • @bz3020
    @bz3020 7 місяців тому

    This is one where you didn't need worry if the tires would hold air, very cool.

  • @cherelyannick9327
    @cherelyannick9327 7 місяців тому

    Super vidéo, super musique, et résultats incroyables sur ce tracteur, félicitations !

  • @mikekozi-lester3887
    @mikekozi-lester3887 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi Mike and his Dad nice video 📹 and workmanship!!! Love the Tracktor !!! Maybe theres Lead in the oil 🛢!!! How about a new oil pump !!!

  • @Alexander001ist
    @Alexander001ist 7 місяців тому

    now that looked like fun-I'm like your Dad and really understand that tractor is amazing-you just can't find any better one-good job guys!!!

  • @AndrewHCann
    @AndrewHCann 7 місяців тому

    Excellent video Budget Buildz Mike :) also Dad on 1912 heard said McCormick 10-20 tractor and nice Surivor too ! Also in 80 % out 100% in good condition too yes well done guy's! Yes I crank lots tractors , Combine , old cars in my time to Lol ! ! On home farm was 1950 Cockshutt 40 gas motor 6 volt positive ground 230 Cubic Cm 6 cylinders motor too when battery low or run out gas fuel or got flood too and if electric start ! My dad older brother was owner of it and 1968 McCormick International 105C combine gas motor 202 Cubic Inches 4 cylinder was crank because electric starter jam up one plus need to used used fast and was task to do! LOL ! Old cars made before 1960 crank to start up too and not easy sometimes 4 times to crank over!

  • @Phillgoud
    @Phillgoud 7 місяців тому

    Wonderfull, you are genius , I love this . Hello from France 👍👏

  • @wimalasenawijethunga1668
    @wimalasenawijethunga1668 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you ❤❤❤

  • @richardhill4862
    @richardhill4862 7 місяців тому

    I enjoy your adventures! What's neat about this one is the fact it still can do the job it was made for. Dad your not old, he has many a mile to go before you get close to catching up with some of us. I think you need to go ahead and dress this one up, even if it only gets out for a show or parade.

  • @vayabroder729
    @vayabroder729 7 місяців тому +5

    Suggestion; people in the know say to never wrap your thumb around the hand crank. They also say not to crank it continuously; it can backfire and break your thumb, your hand or your arm. My grandpa, may he RIP used to tell me that. Great work as always; I so enjoy all your videos.
    Btw; when are you guys working on the old Renault I see in the background all the time?

    • @hams1017
      @hams1017 7 місяців тому +3

      I second that

  • @royhaught9516
    @royhaught9516 7 місяців тому

    That's a grand old tractor, I really like the flat iron spoke wheel!

  • @tomlin7863
    @tomlin7863 7 місяців тому

    Like all you do on your channel.I remember the McCormick tractors I was born in the 50's on a small farm and that is what we had for tractors, for haying,plus one old john Deere, our tractore where steel wheels before my father changed them to rubber.

  • @denissaunders9544
    @denissaunders9544 7 місяців тому +1

    I would take that grocery shopping!

  • @marioludwig9183
    @marioludwig9183 7 місяців тому

    This is a nice little tractor. Good condition for the age and runs well. Good work and greetings from Landshut/Bavaria/Germany! You do good work and I'm always waiting for new videos.

  • @francoisbouchard602
    @francoisbouchard602 7 місяців тому

    Nice job Nice tractors congratulations to. Sir or show 😃👏👏👏👍👍👍👍😍

  • @lindagolembieski7405
    @lindagolembieski7405 7 місяців тому

    Wow that's awesome job

  • @tobyz.3452
    @tobyz.3452 7 місяців тому

    I love your channel! You and your dad do a great job,
    keep the video's coming

  • @JoãoJota-x1r
    @JoãoJota-x1r 5 місяців тому

    Momentos felizes !

  • @rockinrodney66
    @rockinrodney66 7 місяців тому

    Thats an amazing machine

  • @locotrucker46
    @locotrucker46 7 місяців тому

    Is there anything you guys can't get to run? Yall are amazing. Cool video

  • @ronaldmiller2740
    @ronaldmiller2740 7 місяців тому +2

    LOVE THIS CHANNEL SO MUCH !!! YOU GUYS CAN DO IT ALL FIND A GREAT DEAL ANY WHERE ,,GREEN ACERS , THE PLACE TO BE ,,YA!!!!

  • @harveycalder672
    @harveycalder672 7 місяців тому

    Great project and a really good video thanks - safety tip never wrap your thumb around the crank handle just cup it with your thumb next to your fingers else you could have a broken thumb if it backfires.

  • @immytay65
    @immytay65 7 місяців тому +1

    Hell yeah, the older the better!

  • @garylandrum9036
    @garylandrum9036 Місяць тому

    This is beyond cool