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My Dad told me once that mechanics never really gets easier, you just eventually learn not to throw wrenches.
Still throwing wrenches. But not as far and where I do not have to bend over to pick them up
I would add what my Dad always said. The difference between a good mechanic and a bad one. Is a good one always fixes his mistakes! 👍
Don't worry about the new world you mentioned at the end of your video, there are those of us from the Old world that love what you do and how you do it ;)
Can’t agree more with u!
Amen!❤❤❤
I agree with all you guys and it's true if you don't know how it works how do you know if it's broken unless it quits or is going bad that's the same way with outboards on the saltwater here
"We" get it. "We" might be the odd balls according to the other odd balls.
We said
Cleaning and wisdom are always a good combination. It's a great video, pete!!
The world needs more Petes. One of the main reasons I watch this channel is that I admire your thirst for deeper understanding, whether it is learning the mechanics of your equipment or your thought process on how you run your farm, you take a thoughtful, logical approach to everything and we don't see that very often.
Pete it’s the thirst for knowledge and learning that keeps us young.
I retired from a major corporation. Then turned around and started my own business along with still farming. Everyday is a new learning experience !!
Keep moving forward and enjoy everyday of your work and most importantly your family.
Pete your videos are always a pleasure to watch be it farming or mechanics
This is the American dream that the rest of the world dreams about. I’ve travelled
the world earned and learned a lot. When I watch your videos I become a student
again. Kudos to you and your family. May all of you have years of health wealth and
happiness. Keep bringing out your videos and inspiring us and making our days.
Stay blessed always
Hi Pete, this video teaches many very important lessons that can be applied to nearly any task, chore profession AND to life in general! My husband and I love your content, thank you!
Pete watching your videos, the calm, peaceful way you do things, be it working the cattle befriending the little piglets, the calves. To me it's a balm for my soul in a world gone crazy. Thank you for what you do. God Bless
As a person born in "the new world" i find so cool that there is poeple like Pete who could tell us 2000s kids about old machines and history so that the legacies of these machines can be past on. ❤
I am a girl and I came out of the beauty industry and here I am watching a mechanic video but I think what held me in listening is the fact that you’re pointing out how to be self-sufficient I appreciate that kind of teaching. Thank you Peter for being a good teacher.
The old tractors were built to be worked on by the farmers who ran them. The manufacturers made the parts diagrams and assembly information available for the owners of the tractors. These tractors were built to work and to last. Because there are no computer circuits involved they are purely mechanical. Cars were originally built the same way. The old Model T and Model A Fords were meant to be maintained by the owners. My first car was a 1971 Plymouth Scamp with a 225 slant 6 engine. I could easily maintain that car. I learned about rebuilding carburetors and distributors. I learned about cleaning and replacing ignition parts like points and coils. The car I bought this past August is a 2024 model. It relies more on computers than mechanics. It is not meant to be serviced by anyone other than a technician with the appropriate computer equipment.
Fully agree…
When you buy a new car, truck,tractor, etc; what you are really buying is a digital computer that drives down the road or pulls a plow. Older machines were mechanical computers with parts that could be understood by almost anybody. New computers can only be understood by other computers.
People buy new cars because they want something reliable. All my cars are at least 20 years old, and they all still run; not because they are reliable, but because I can rely on myself to keep them going.
Those old slant 6's were GREAT! My first car had an inline 6, powerful little motor AND my dad and I could easily do tune ups and oil changes. Cars today not only need computers, they are built so you can't get at the parts that need fixing without an engine hoist or a lift.
I am a 65 year old woman that when I was younger I had to go with my father to his business which was a lawnmower shop and rental equipment I learned somethings but my father is in a assisted living and those business don’t exist anymore but I love watching you work on your tractors and also farming I feel like it heals me when I watch keep it up and thank you
My dad had us 2 boys work with him during the summer months. Swamped out garbage disposers, help painted our house, taught us about electrical wiring, gave mom a hand with the garden, fix broken windows (which was caused by us of course), the family cars maintained, and more.
We fixed most broken things cause dad was a teacher so the value of money was taught as well.
Things could be repaired in those days-not so true these days.
And that, my friends, was the days I remember...
I am a 59 year old lady with a garden in Central Florida. Engines have fascinated me through the years. I am not able to work on a tractor yet but an old mower or old outboard motor, I can start learning about. I trained a grade quarter horse mare for English, Western and Dressage and she was an amazing trail horse! I can sew cloths, bags, quilts, cross stitch, cook, clean built a small quail coop. Train terrified dogs to be happy and confident. I can do this too! You show how to enjoy each part of the process Pete! If you are hot tired, put on music, wash parts sitting down. Or for me cut fabric and prep sewing music on. You are so incredibly smart! Grey hair and old, more simple ways are good!
Pete, you are not a Farmer or a mechanic or a painter, you are a Craftsman who can do all well based on intrinsic knowledge...few are the people who can truly claim they are a Craftsman because it takes too much knowledge to achieve. Have a great day and keep the lessons coming.
Excellent video Pete. I’m like you. I’d rather have an old me fixed up tractor than a new one with electronics on it. I wish more people could enjoy the simple things as well! Bless you!
What I would give to be Pete’s apprentice, if only. The mechanical videos are always the most interesting and entertaining
One of my idols, Pete, was my mother-in-law, born in 1925 in Russia; how calm and patient she was to do the most complex to simple tasks, and always came up with a beautiful useful products. Whether food processing, garment making, or organizing her home; her calm and steady spirit commanded respect and admiration. Same to you. Love your productions!
Pete,
I am a woman who grew up on a farm and I am over 60 years old. I don’t know anything about mechanics in the sense of how to repair it, but I want you to know first, I watched your entire video and found it exciting and interesting and amazing how you could take something apart and clean it carefully, let it dry off and put it back into the tractor car or truck whatever you’re working on and you are going to have a working engine. That fascinated me.❣️❣️ are used to watch my Dad work on the tractors growing up and it amazes me that he could just pull out this part or that part and clean it and fix it. I have two sons, who both work in mechanics, but in different fields of mechanics. They have lots and lots of tools for their job…. my dad didn’t have 80% of what they own and he still got the job done.
what I am good about is listening to a car engine and being able to tell someone this is what I think is wrong what is this is the sound I’m hearing and take it to the mechanic to fix it . Are used to go to sprint car races in stock car races multiple times a week. You get used to listening to the engines of the different cars and you know if somebody’s having trouble before the race ever starts, and so in listening to your video, I do have patience and I have a good listening ear. this allows me to get my vehicle taken care of sooner than later because when you put something off, it only gets worse when it comes to car engines or tractor engines, etc.!
I think a lot of people will find this video. very interesting and appreciate it and possibly keep it so they can refer back to it. Pete, you’re a good teacher❣️❣️ and I thank you for this wonderful video.
I enjoyed every bit of it.❣️❣️❣️
Pete, my grandma's brother had a farm. He wanted my dad, a certified diesel and auto mechanic, to come work for him. How I wish he had said yes. We might still own my great uncle's farm, and I would be farming myself with my family. Now you know why I enjoy your channel, tractor mechanics and all. Thank you and God bless you
I'm with you Pete. Old tractors, old houses, old trucks, etc., and the lessons learned along the way. It can be overwhelming and intimidating at times but worth it if only for the lessons learned. Think I'll just keep my old truck. 😉
The tractor restoration and rebuild/repair videos are a favourite of mine. Though I rarely miss any of your videos. For me it just switches off the noise from all the wrong things going on in the world.
Excellent video Pete! I really enjoyed todays episode. I like the slowed down version and fine details of mechanics. Can't wait to see your next build. I'm restoring a 1085 MF. I've replaced every seal on it and spent 4 months so far in the parts catalog. I absolutely love old tractors and dozers! I'm a truck driver by career. Shade tree mechanic at heart. I'm not an expert like some. . But I try to do my best! The end result is exactly as you describe. Worth every minute! Have a great day!
Pete, seeing this video brings home to me how important it is to have a good understanding of how mechanical things works. As the owner of a large trawler with two diesel engines, it is important to know how things work, to know your limits when applying such knowledge. The acronym BOAT, Break Out Another Thousand $ is so true when the final invoice for a repair is handed to you. This video presented today truly drives home the point that doing repairs yourself with knowledge is one way to keep cost down. Thanks for the video.
Pete, the more knowledge you have in your back pocket. Is less you spend out of your other pocket. Food for thought like yours.
I don't often comment, but my family and I got into pigs because of you, and now are restoring two Farmalls because of you.
Their (8, 6, and 5 year old girls) favorite videos include Hillary. My favorites are these and mechanics.
That's great to hear! Love it
Our lawn mower is my gateway into this. I would like to be more able to take care of engines, so I work on my mower. It's a 2012 craftsman rider. We have done all the maintenance ourselves, and it still runs great. We looked into getting a new mower, but it just makes more sense to keep the old one in shape.
Pete, another wonderful and inciteful video. You share your knowledge and life experiences for all those willing to listen. Can't wait for the next video!
I have to admit Pete, I enjoy the maintenance, repair, restoration videos because they are exactly as you say, slower. They’re almost therapeutic. Watching the MD and the Super C go from used to brand new was absolutely phenomenal. Adding the loader to the 656, rebuilding the hydros on your 504, it’s all absolutely fantastic that you allow us to come along for the ride. Arguably the best channel on UA-cam today.
I agree, knowing when to let it go is always best, best for ones health, best for... A wise man Pete is!
Thank you Pete for taking the time to share your videos with us. I hope you this this, I really appreciate your videos. I have a disability, and I'm not living my dream of living and working a small farm with cattle. Your videos are my light, my inspiration to keep working towards managing my health, and reaching my goals. I love the philosophy of your methods, also.
This video exemplifies why I keep coming back to this channel. Keeping it real 24/7. God bless.
Hi Pete, you have a lot of mechanical aptitude, and you understand how things work. There’s a lot of satisfaction in seeing the fruits of our labor after repairing something that is broken. Growing a garden, rotating our animals on new pastures, managing our land to get the maximum from it, and in so doing it becomes more valuable and more productive.
if more people did as you the world would be much better you keep being you and i will keep watching you good sir
Wasnt sure what to expect with the title but this is a GREAT video. Hopefully someone can appreciate the message you're sending.
Please don't change a thing Pete.
There Is something for Instant Gratification! The Smell of a new car, the responsiveness of a New Tractor…
I think there is a proper place for a little of each. As a 71 year old, i like a dependable car, but I still want to have the 65 Mustang…
These tractors are proven. Their abilities and flaws are KNOWN. If you're trying to anticipate need for the work you know must be done, then these factors are valuable. This is what allows you to meaningfully plan. Personally, I think it's more valuable than air conditioning and computer control.
While sometimes time IS money, there's a lot to be said about investing a little sweat equity into something verses pouring capital into it. I personally like your approach to buying older, self serviceable tractors.
Sometimes your time is worth more than the money, sometimes the money is worth more than your time. How many hours do you have to work to pay for the "quick solution" vs how many hours of work the cheaper solution takes? A new tractor costs a lot of man hours to pay off.
Hi Pete . I whole heartedly agree with your philosophy. The best way to learn how to do something is to do it. If have done this all my 74 year life..
The way it seems to work now is that no one can do something without being trained. Problem is, they end up with lot of little certificates that tell them what they can do. Problems is they really don't know how untill they do it.
Life is a little easier than we had it however,we have The UA-cam University and technical trade college.
Love all your content , especially how to wrangle cattle single handed .
And no green tracs
Your attitude and presence in this video makes me think of Bob Ross. You were cleaning happy little parts and fixing happy little tractors. I love learning from you as I embark on starting our small family farm, with Dexters, chickens, and borrowed older tractors. Thank you.
I love these videos, and honestly I think that life advice or life topics like this combined with asmr parts cleaning could really be something special. Is like watching Bob Ross in a way
Pete, in some respects this video couldn't be more timely for me. I have been on the fence about getting an old car and fixing it up after I saw the wiring diagram for the last new car purchas. The cars are getting insanely complex to the point where even just considering changing the oil myself is a thought that gives me pause. I keep telling myself that I need to purchase an OLD car, a beater or one in even worse shape, and take the time to fix it. I'm no mechanic so it'd be a multi year endeavor without a doubt. Still, the wisdom of just taking one assembly at a time is the best way to learn and accomplish that kind of task. In the end I would be empowered, no longer having to depend on the dealer to do the work. There's a lot to be said for delayed gratification and the joy it brings.
From about 1925 to oh,perhaps 1985 or so,the wiring diagram for just about any car was always 2 pages. The Ford factory wiring diagram for my friends 1995 Lincoln Town Car was 23 pages. And incomplete in the sense that the illustration for the onboard computer was a blank rectangle. Too complex for otherwise,but at the same time FoMoCo does not want truly knowledgeable owner, mechanic or service technician. Mercedes,John Deere,they are more extreme,but that is the pattern.
Schools no longer teach manual arts to boys,Home Economics to girls. Boys need to learn cooking and sewing and lots of oh, farmer's daughters would have been thrilled to spend evenings in a workshop with their dad,see dad,I can change the oil and service the tractor.
So we spend more money every decade on education ,teaching less and less.
So once again,it is the responsibility of the parents to teach their children a full set of survival skills. Independently of public education.
UA-cam is invaluable for showing everything from darning socks to ancient history to teaching traditional logic,and much else. A small percentage take up the challenge of learning such.
Pick a project you can finish. Check out Project Binky here on YT for one that is just way beyond normal mortals abilities. Decide what you can tackle,and go for it.
All the best.
I loved this video.
When you think of it theres little difference between fixing an old tractor and farming. If you know how they work and in what order they work together you can make either one work like new. In both activities timing is everything.
When I grew up my Dad (an electrical engineer) always encouraged us to take things apart to see how they worked. Some of the best lessons learned even in the non mechanical world.
Not only a sense of satisfaction, fixing up your older tractor and using it, but peace of mind. Peace of mind in understanding what makes all the systems tick on it and knowing that you can repair anything on it if you needed to. Getting a new tractor you wouldn't be rebuilding anything and when something breaks it would be "SURPRISE" every time, both in the failure and how to fix it.
Pete - you quite succinctly articulated my own thoughts and feelings on both self-reliance and the joy of a job well done. As I am sure you know all too well, in the early stages of our families and careers doing these things is a necessity as we build a stable foundation for our later stages of life. Now rather than needing to do these things, I cherish the time I get to spend tinkering working on my classic cars and working on various home projects.
Wonderful video. I absolutely understand what you are saying. I'm 79 and since my husband passed years ago I've had to teach myself how to take care of the house, yard and 1999 Car although that I take to a trusted mechanic. I don't want a new all electronic car.
I appreciate slowing down and not needing the latest and greatest of anything. I see so much waste going on now. People frazzled trying to keep up. I guess with age a little wisdom happens, hopefully.
Have a good week on the farm.
what you say is true and makes sense - in your circumstances . It may also work on other small-ish farms . However , I have 66 hectares ... which i work as hobby besides my day job . Can´t see that working in my circumstances . My approach is : spend one hour doing my job -> earn money for someone else to work on my tractor for 3 hours . I dont enjoy the mechanical side of farming anyway :-D .... But i love to watch your vids anyway , gives different perspective . Best of luck and greeting from Czech republic !
Pete! Your mechanic videos inspired me to by a 1994 pickup just to work on it, and learn better mechanic/maintenance skills. It's been a wonderful blessing of education, and more confidence in my own skills. Whenever I start to get frustrated, and tempted to tow the truck to a repair shop, I think, "What would Pete do?" Then I roll up my sleeves and get back into it. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
This is the central theme of the excellent book "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance". Some people want to have pretty things. Others want to know how they work. The trick is to become the best part of both types. It's not enough to know how something works, you also need to have the right attitude and approach.
Thank you so much for another great video! You being who you are, is the reason I love watching your channel. Watching your videos over the last three years has inspired me to work on my own stuff more and more. I’ve never been very mechanically inclined but I am really starting to like it more and more.
I have always wanted a Parts Washer… but Brake Fluid does okay. haha
I live in a fast-paced world during the day at work. The people I work with are very much "get the new shiny thing", and it annoys me to no end. One of the reasons I love this channel is it re-enforces the thoughts I have had for years that it is better to buy old things, fix them, and get satisfaction from that, and be able to repair them. Keep up the great work.
I love your videos Pete…. I’m much younger than you, but also grew up on a farm. We fixed our own stuff. Your videos encouraged me to restore my family’s old Ford tractor. I’m half way through, and have spent hundreds of hours cleaning parts. The personal satisfaction that comes from taking a rusty old assembly apart, wire wheeling off all the dirt and grime, to see that shiny metal that looks new again,is the daily thrill that keeps me going. When that beautiful new paint hits that shiny surface, it’s all new again, like you just gave an old friend new life. As an engineer by trade, the knowledge I’ve learned through this process, has made me a better engineer. Please keep the videos coming, they are the highlight of my day. Living a new world, with an old soul.
I'm beyond the philosophy behind making repairs and am now at the save a shit ton of money stage.😊
Pete I can't stress enough how important your videos are. There's no doubt in my mind that your words of wisdom are reaching folks out there that really need them. Keep up the amazing work and remember your community of followers has your back. I'll always be here watching and listening to your work. God Bless.
This is why I watch your videos. The diversity of things you do and say is sooo refreshing. I suppose that because I'm older than you, that we think and feel a lot alike. I can only hope that your children listen and understand the value of your words. I totally understand your philosophy about the tractors. It just makes more sense to me. Thank you for sharing and I'll see you soon in the next one.
I went the Engineering route and loved learning how things work or how they are built, from buildings to machines, to biology. I enjoy watching you work. As you were talking the one word you kept repeating was "learn". I love learning. When my wife, children or grandkids break something they always bring it to me to fix, no matter what it is. When I see stuff just sitting on the kitchen counter, I know my wife wants me to fix it. A lot of jewelry, ceramics, stuff. I love tinkering in my mancave. When the car breaks, she knows I can and will take care of it. I love being her hero. It's a "man" or "ego" thing I admit. Wives are that way. I'm sure your sweetheart appreciates the fact that you can fix things and save money. I'm sure she feels more secure. Keep up the good work.
Love your videos Pete!
Boy Oh! Boy! I'm the 1st poster. Good Morning, Pete Larsen. Your videos give me a chance to recall the time I spent as a boy on 26 acres in rural Missouri. If you could discuss your pastures and how they have become permanent, I'm certain there is a bigger audience for that than you may imagine. (then again, I cannot imagine what you imagine, what with the Dad Jokes, and wisecracks about doors and bushes.) Good Morning to Hillary, too.
No you were not
The first poster?! Wow how motivating and inspiring. Man the world is saved
Loved this video! Hands on mechanics is the best and only way to learn. Keep ‘em coming Pete winter is upon us. I have projects in the garage I have been putting off until this time of year. Go out warm up the garage and enjoy is what I do!!
Robert Frost was actually angry in his poem. He wasn’t happy he took the road less travelled as it caused him so many problems going against the grain of society trying to be an artist, when society was rewarding other kinds of work and dedication to other crafts. Sort of ironic that so many people use his poem to argue that taking the hard path in life is the most rewarding when it was the opposite meaning of the poem.
I love your videos Pete! And I agree with you that learning to fix things is very rewarding in so many different ways. I remodeled an old broken house myself and work on my old truck rather than spending a lot of money on a new one. It’s made me so self sufficient and saved me untold amounts of money I never would have been able to save. So my lifestyle and home ownership and other dreams I have realized are all thanks to my own determination to fix, repair and maintain stuff on my own when it makes financial sense to do so.
Zen and the art of tractor maintenance, farming, and life……..thanks Pete!
Great video and great philosophy. A lot of truth spoken in 13 minutes and even some poetry. Love this type of content along with tractors, cows, pigs, etc.
Where we live we have once per month bulk pickup which consists of most anything someone wants to dispose of. I am often surprised at the number of lawnmowers, string line trimmers and gasoline edgers. I pick up a number of these items and take them to my workshop. Many times it’s a sheared key way, spark plug, carburetor, pull rope or some minor repair where usually the my cost out of pocket is minor.
I then sell these items for $50 to $100 or trade for something I need. Keeps me busy and gives me a few extra dollars. I am 81 years old and grew up in a home where my father would repair things instead of buying new. Your video took me back to good memories of my younger days when life seems much different than what we hear and read about today. Keep up the good work you’re doing, your videos are priceless and your attitude is inspiring.
Pete, you are spot on about the frantic, immediate gratification lifestyle many people feel compelled to or were taught by example to live, including myself. After being retired for 5 years I am just now learning to take the road less traveled. Hope you keep doing what you like and continue sharing you lifestyle and lessons with us.
Pete, I would like to thank you for your videos. I have learned so much from you because I have been in the process of rebuilding a Super C IH tractor. I love your work ethic and humor.
Even though chances are are that I will never rebuild a tractor, I will watch this one just because you asked. ❤
Good episode. I gave up on Architecture after 17 years and returned to the farm in 2020. There's nothing like farm skills. Your brought up to run, operate, fix, build, or repair just about anything. Thanks for sharing Pete.
Thank you, Pete, for putting the tractor repair on the videos. Also, everything you do is what I used to do and I've gotten crippled up and now I've just gotta watch Somebody Else. Did I enjoy you very much?
The fact you rebuilt that house from the foundation to the roof mostly by yourself says a ton about your talent, work ethic and vision.
Pete I love watching your videos, this one brought back memories of when I worked for a VW dealership for 28 years repairing what ever was needed engine, transmission ect,ect.
Delayed gratification is the best gratification. Mom would tell me and my siblings to remain out side the house until dinner was ready, felt like hours. When called to come in for dinner, it was the best meal ever, even though it was hot dogs and beans, LOL.
Pete, just keep doing what you're doing. I love all your videos. I'm going to go back and watch the videos about your house again (for the third time). You should be proud of your accomplishments. ❤
I totally agree with what you are saying in this video. I grew up on a small farm, and we did most of the repairs ourselves. Not being afraid to tear into something that isn’t working correctly to figure what is wrong with it, and fix it has been something that I have done my whole life . In 1992 after taking a class in electrical wiring and one on house framing, and working for a few months on a framing crew I took on the project of building our home. I learned so much from that experience that has had huge payoffs with keeping the home maintained through the years. Thanks for putting out these great videos.
I sure did enjoy the video. What a breath of fresh air. I really appreciate the metaphor of fixing a motor one part at a time. We as a society need more of this, but the powers that be don’t want us taking the road less travelled as there is no money for them to make down that road. All the sadder for everyone. Keep up the good work your doing, grounding those of us who don’t have the ability or means to live a simpler life. We got caught in the wheels and it is not easy to get out. Your videos help as does your wisdom. Thank you!
Well, Pete. Once again, your theories on life and how things work are spot on. I had a brother-in-law some years ago who had a very similar approach to being a farmer. He farmed wheat, soybeans and raised cattle. I used to help him sometimes during harvest. He said some of the very things back in the 60's that you are saying in this video. He used to say, "yes, I know my equipment is older and my neighbor who spent three hundred thousand on new equipment can finish harvesting in far fewer rounds of the field than I do. But at the end of the harvest a huge chunk of his profit goes to pay for that monster combine while it sits in the shed for the rest of the year. My old stuff is paid for and once in a while I might spend a few hundred dollars on repairs and parts. But in the long run, I am still way ahead compared to his debt load." Unfortunately, he passed away from a brain tumor when he was just 56 years old. But he left his wife with a farm that was paid for and no debts to pay off. So, thanks for confirming what I always admired about my dear brother-in-law. I tend to think "so-called" progress has gotten way out of control. When things get so complicated that we can't even work on them without being a mechanical engineer, is that really progress? Not in my book. And I dearly loved my brother-in-law and miss him every day.
Another great video! Every time I watch one of your videos, I learn something new, whether it’s tedding, marketing, or cleaning tractor parts. I have said this before and it’s been reinforced today, you are a great teacher. Thank you.
Pete I know we as viewers don't see the metrics like you do as the creator but I honestly love and enjoy these mechanics and "other" videos you put out! Thank you and keep doing what you are doing!!
I really enjoy these types of videos. I love old tractors. I have a Farmall cub.
Not everyone wants excitement. Passing on knowledge and understanding is valuable.
I spent the day cutting the weeds on the hay field you inspired me to buy and restore. During the seven hours it took me to cut the eight acres I had left out of eleven, I had to stop twice to clear a clogged fuel line. The same thing happened to me last year and I panicked because my 1970 something International 684 was new to me and a diesel, which I'd never worked on before. It took me several hours to diagnose the problem and fix it. This year when it happened I knew right where to start. It took me 20 minutes to fix the first time and 15 the second time. I just took it on stride as a part of my newfound farming life. Couldn't have done it without you. Keep up the great work!
Hi, Pete. I'm a 76 yr old woman and I watch every video you put out. Though I will never need any of this knowledge you give all of us, I really love the videos.
I just enjoy the quiet in the telling of Pete's videos. Well done sir
Grew up on a small farm. First tractor I called “my tractor” was a Farmall cub. It was used for our 2 acre garden and cutting hay in the small fields. As very young as I was back then I developed a work ethic similar to my dad’s. On a breakdown use “watcha got” for bailing wire repair to finish out the day. Back at the barn better repair or parts replacement to get ready for tomorrow. I did not know how good the farm life was, I just wanted to fly airplanes which I accomplished for many years, single engine to 8 engines (B-52) & no engine (gliders). However now the lure of green pastures is there during forced retirement. I do enjoy your videos very much, please keep doing what your doing for us old guys sitting in our rocking chairs remembering slipping in that cow paddy, then hearing momma holler “get those boots off before you come in my kitchen”!
Pete, I really appreciate your philosophy of life talks, especially when doing mechanical work. It makes sense especially coming from a youngin’ like you.😊
I’m not mechanical and not a farmer but I enjoy watching and listening to the wisdom you share
Thanks! My parents grew up on small farms and that gave me the self reliant gene. Also it gave me the curiosity gene as well and has benefited me my entire life long. Love your videos and am looking forward to meeting you the Ithaca farmer’s market. Thanks again
Another brilliant video Pete am farmering here in donegal Ireland I use all ford tractors rebuild every one of them would put every one of them ahead of a new one keep up the great work 👍
I do all my own work, and I won't buy anything that I cannot repair myself. For all the reasons you cited in your video! Well done, Pete! I hope we get to see the hydraulic system reassembly!
Pete you inspire me every time I watch your videos weather it’s animals or working on the tractors. My family recently bought an abandoned farm and I have learned so much from watching your videos. I really enjoy the tractor videos as well. At some point I will be getting an old IH and tearing it down and restoring it. Keep up the great videos! Your calming voice helps me relax after working in this crazy world.
Pete, your message is not lost. It's impossible to please all, but your message resents with more of us than it may seem. I am staring down a crossroads in my life, and you have been an inspiration. Please stay the course. Your message means a great deal to many!
Part of the reason there were so many farmers even in the 80's is the fact most farmers did repair their own stuff because if you hired a specialist for every task the farms would have lost money. It's the balance of doing 90+% yourself and having the ~10% done by a specialist. The sears kit houses are a good example because the family would do the main building but may hire someone to do the finishing or stuff that they aren't confident in doing. The end result was a good looking house that was cheaper because the family built it and not a contractor.
Not only do you learn about the machine, you appreciate the generation that developed and used that machine. Whole new respect for the people who did need that machine to progress from manual labor and horsepower. My greatest enjoyment comes from rebuilding my antique tractors,using them and wondering why I leave the A/C cab tractor sit in the shed. Unfortunately they are not your preferred color, but I sometimes smile like you when I listen to them do what they were meant to do.
Good morning Pete. Your philosophy is definitely needed today. It’s nice seeing the pace dialed back and having some nice words of wisdom to start my day. Thank you for what you do.
By the number of thumbs up you received I'm guessing this video struck a chord with many of us. Pete there are many of us viewers who, like you like, want and need to stay connected to the mechanics of our lives. Your lesson today proved that. For example. I had a 2005 Dodge rand Caravan with 120000 kilometers. I repaired a lot of different components over the course of it's life with me. ALL of the points you spoke about regarding patience, parts ordering, understanding how systems work etc.was some of my most favorite me times spent. Like you I talked to the van, I cursed the van or part that wasn't behaving. I laughed and declared victory when something went my way. I gave thanks to God for giving me the time and talent to do the repairs and save a ton of money. I learned so much, gained so much, experienced so much and became confident in the process. Thanks for sharing the parts washer time with me.
Gerry, Vancouver, Canada. Age 62
My uncle told me once, "The only thing better than a new car, is a paid for car with new tires."
I suspect it applies to tractors too.
Actually, this is just the sort of video I prefer. There are more than a few of us out here.
Great video Pete. I watch them all no matter if its farming or working on the beautiful old tractors.
Pete, your videos bring me joy and anxiety at the same time. Growing up on a dairy farm and all the joys as a kid and later as a young adult dealing with all the real "joys". Daily chores, maintenance, nonstop breakdowns, future projects, and always it's you against the weather was the hardest for me to deal with. We had a farmall H, M, 400, 666, 766. So i got into hvac, extreme heat, cold, rain, drought, flooding just adds up to job security. I enjoy all you do! Thx.
Drove my 45 year old Porsche this weekend. Love the old stuff.. you give balance consciousness. God Bless
Hey Pete, A seed doe not germinate overnight. It takes 7 gallons of sap for 1 gallon of maple syrup. Your enjoyment is learning how to make machines run better; repairing parts; collection of knowledge on how things work is not a course most colleges don't offer. The time honored gift of mechanical know-how is never on a politicians resume....Cheers from Maine.