42 Year Old Fiat Tractor…Long Overdue Maintenance!

[@patpaft4636]

Greetings from Poland. Ive watched almost all of your videos. There are not many youtube channels that show full scope of the reality. Improving your homestead/farm/house is not a sprint. Its more like a marathon and its full of digressions. It requires huge amount of optimism to go and improve everything bit by bit and not to give up. I like your DIY attitude, and that you are showing ups and downs. Wish you and your family all the best Erik! Waiting for your next material. Your channel is very inspiring to me.

[@schrodingerscat8621]

The algorithm presented me with your year end overview, and I have to say what a delightful video it is. Watching you work so hard by yourself, makes me want to come visit for a month and give you some free labor while soaking up the beauty of your farm. I'm sure money is very tight with all the expenses the farm requires, but if you could pick up a reasonably priced small skid steer, I can see that being very helpful getting into small spaces yet providing wonderful versatility. Cheers from the US and happy new year!

[@wutzu463]

Nice work clearing out the barn! Going to be interesting to see the restoration.

[@Norwegianfarmlife]

Thanks 👍

[@paul4124]

Good friends like that are a true blessing. I have just come across your channel and really enjoy what you do. ❤🇦🇺

[@Norwegianfarmlife]

Thanks so much😄

[@arildjohansen7847]

Godt å se folk som har mot til å bygge opp slike bruk.

[@SherrylSmart]

I love listening to you talk. It reminds me of my grandmother

[@Norwegianfarmlife]

Thanks,😊 I guess you mean my accent and not that I sound like an old woman. 🤣

[@Suspiria27]

@@Norwegianfarmlife😂😂😂

[@SherrylSmart]

@@Norwegianfarmlife yes 👍🏻

[@germantrader10]

All the best from hawkins farm in the smokey mountains of North Carolina. We are doing what you are half way across the world - minus the filing🫣 today i work on my tractor and much like you a few videos ago dig out a trench to keep water away. All the best to a fellow homesteader family!

[@germantrader10]

Filming*

[@ProtonOne11]

Can't wait to see that barn getting built and used again. And i'm sure the sheep will love to have a nice place to stay warm for the winter. The "cellar" under the barn looks like a liquid manure pit. And the walled off "room" in front of the barn looks like it was used for the solid manure and straw pile. Sometimes they are actually connected so the run off water from the solid manure pile would flow into the liquid manure tank too, but i can't tell if the liquid tank is actually deeper below the other area for the solid manure.

[@cuocsonglangnoigogang]

Watching you dive into the maintenance of a 42-year-old Fiat tractor is like witnessing a master craftsman breathe new life into a classic piece of machinery. Your dedication to preserving and reviving such an important tool is truly commendable, showcasing both your skill and passion. It's inspiring to see how you care for these timeless treasures. And I am Floating Village Life, Hit follow and let's explore together!

[@michaellynskey7124]

Just started watching your videos for the first time absolutely marvellous to watch someone from Europe 🇬🇧🇮🇪.

[@nilsmedaas350]

Nice work man,you are stron.... give it all.... regards from Alversund 🤘😎

[@Norwegianfarmlife]

Thank you very much!🤠👍

[@richardedwards3354]

Please replace the oil filter promptly,these tractors are very good,cheers from NZ.

[@veqnerbedereenndeg4348]

Det må jo ta kjempelang tid å lage så bra videoer. Respekt❤

[@Norwegianfarmlife]

Takk for det. Vi gleder oss veldig til å komme i gang. Det blir en helt annen gård med den løen på plass igjen. 😊👍

[@torekristoffersen176]

Takk for videoen! God helg til dere fra Amerika!

[@Norwegianfarmlife]

Takk for at du ser på😊 God helg til deg også🤠

[@snithereens]

Eric, finally it starts to pay out, it seems! Your channel seems to grow exponentially despite it still in the four digit subscriber numbers. Have I told you, that I began to play your videos as a nice wallpaper in a loop? It gives me nice vibes of country live and it maybe a support of your time. Oh, and nobody should worry about the environment, for the background wallpaper viewing, I use a decommissions cell phone.🙃☀️

[@buddhababeoz]

Watching farm life in Norway from Australia.. Very different conditions...You sound just like my Uncle Stellan. :)) Looking forward to the restoration project!

[@Norwegianfarmlife]

Thanks,😊 I don’t know your uncle but he must sound amazing 🤣

[@adrianbew9641]

The round object with tynes used to be a part of potato lifter.

[@l.r.dizing498]

Merci KZbin, de promouvoir ces personnes qui travail si fard dans leur grande propriétés et de les encourager à nous le montrez du moins à moi. Une personne de ville ou du bord marin de grande villes Canadienne

[@l.r.dizing498]

J'oubliais , protéger vos enfants ne pas les obliger à la caméra

[@naomiweber3006]

The variety of farm life I have observed by watching blogs from around the world is amazing. I have to say this time it’s the furry pigs. Thanks for all your wonderful work on the farm. Nothing is boring.

[@heatherarthur6232]

Great job on the tractor and barn.👍🏼

[@GGMASherry]

What an amazing neighbor friend to bless you with a new Ram!

[@charlescarriere76]

Hi from Montreal, Canada. Just found your channel. Realling interesting and true. Keep your good work. Thanks

[@annepoynter6600]

Hi from the UK 😊

[@royhelgerud7273]

Your mnd video is now becoming a really good style on videos an comments. Keep up the nice work by taking back the homstead👍

[@noreenmurphy9429]

Just came across your channel and am enjoying it. Glad to hear we're not the only ones having a wet summer ! Greetings from Ireland

[@snubbelbuff1471]

@29:08 Ah! Weight optimization! That Fiat is gonna run like a champ now!

[@irishmanshamrock8563]

Fantastic video. All your hard work is paying off. The barn will be a game-changer for the farm. Your videos are always interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

I love watching your videos. So relaxing to watch. Don't change :)

[@autoboybv]

Don't feel sorry for buying that tractor filter. It was cheaper than a new engine or an engine rebuild! That is a good tractor and it will help you a lot on your work, especialy because it is 4x4. What you should aquire for the tractor is a good dump trailer. And if you have the posibility, a mini excavator. Both of them will help you and your back a lot and could also bing some money too... Good luck with your projects!

[@mgrillo2863]

12:36 yup been there felt that all that absolutely cool old iron

[@maniakWS]

Hi, I watched your movie today and I am very impressed. I already plan to start watching all your videos from the beginning. I'm from Poland but I've been living in Norway for several years. I grew up in the countryside, I like the rural atmosphere, working on the farm with the machine, sometimes I miss it.

[@Lennart-x3l]

I noticed you used hydraulic oil on the gear/hydraulic box, but this is not good. Use motor oil or gear oil on this.. No lubrication in hydraulic oil. I have an old 480 dt my self. Keep up the good work!👍

[@Pete_76]

I think your newly found "room" is a liquid manure cellar. Since there are no stairs, or remnants of them. And no doors/windows.

[@modelleicher]

Hi, I think your new equipment is a windrower/rake JF HSR 200 R to be exact :D

[@Norwegianfarmlife]

We will see if you are correct in our next video😊

[@jeanhawken4482]

Massive Job Cleaning up the barn.

[@neutonrenda2303]

The oil bath air filter was definitely worth replacing, with the conditions the tractor works in its not worth taking the risk of not having it doing it's job properly. It could be saving you the engine for sure.👍

[@davidld74]

Felicidades desde España!!! Acuérdate de revisar el eje delantero y reductor es del tractor. Muy buen trabajo!!!! Ánimo para la familia!!!

[@raymondmills9377]

Congrats on the great clean up of the barn.

[@WoodIntensive]

thank you for sharing! I always keep smiling, when the Chief-Inspektor comes by. Of course, always with Ice-Cream :D :D :D

[@Norwegianfarmlife]

Sometimes a bribed is needed to get him to participate wit the farm work🤠👍

[@JohnR-gk7ch]

Very big effort in cleaning up the barn. It looks really great.

[@forrestvalleyfarmer]

Really cool to hear that you decided to get a grindabygg style barn. Those buildings are gorgeous, and with proper roofing it will last ages. Also great cleanup, I guess it feels good having this project in the making.

[@Turki-997]

I really enjoy the content you provide. I watched more than video. Keep going👏❤

[@Frank-Thoresen]

Jeg er glad på Deres vegne at Dere har fått et slikt flott sted å samtidig gjør den bedre enn før. Jeg fant kanalen din i dag og følger deg. Lykke til

[@petereriksson4405]

3:51 you shuld remove the handle on the valve. Its very easy to by misstake flip the valve by brushing against it, or while digging. It will destroy the pump. The valve can still be turned with a wrench if needed for service needs

[@dakotak8437]

Great clean up work. I wanna also see that water mill there up the hill looks Kool

[@markwhite4491]

Well done

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hello from the UK, I wonder if the secret room could be a root store, a kind of chilled preservation room for vegetables to be eaten over the winter. These are common in some countries. It's great to see the progress.

[@neutonrenda2303]

The one thing about farms, industrial size junk, and heavy. Great job with clearing the barn, you must've been really surprised to find a cellar. Going to enjoy seeing what you have planned for it.👍

[@Theo_005]

Hi, great video 😊. Normally, to start old tractors like yours a bit easier, set the hand accelerator midway while starting. When the engine has started, you can reduce the accelerator. The engine sounds like you start it without accelerating, but maybe I'm wrong 😉 it should be written in the manual how to start it properly.

[@Norwegianfarmlife]

Thanks 👍

[@thereandbackagain9082]

I think that was a direct pto drive potato harvester you found in the cow shed. The grate thing wiuld be suspended to stop you throwing the potatoes across the field. Loving your chanel.

[@MrSaemichlaus]

I love that sticker "check oil filter weekly" ! (Nobody does it, haha)

[@Владимир-э9ь2г]

Спасибо😊😊😊❤

[@chrismcbride2572]

If you can get yourself some rear dual wheels (or failing that, old cage wheels) for your tractor, it will really help you with traction when conditions on your land get wet. It might even help you to use that excellent backhoe. I've been through a lot of what you're experiencing, with successes and bitter failures. There's always a way forward, but sometimes you might have to change direction to find it. Very best of luck with your project: I wish I could come and help.

[@Suspiria27]

So much work to be done! You are doing so much but do you have skips in Norway to take all the rubbish away? The old barrels and stuff by the tractor shed really grate on me! But I understand that you are working alone and everything takes time. Well done!

[@SchnelleKat]

Hello from usa, very nice work on the tractor and barn, My best guess is that the cobblestone / dirt area was a holding pen for the dairy cows, the slats where milkings area and the underneath secret part was for slurry,

[@tommybarber7616]

Came across your channel watching from Texas

[@lovedbyhim8212]

Har stor glede av filmene deres og synes faktisk engelsknorsken er behagelig å høre på. Fluid film( saufett) er bra rustbehandling for en gammel traktor og understell på biler👌

[@michaelbond-w9y]

Howdy from Texas I’m liking your channel. That’s a cool barn y’all got there. One thing that will help you get that pin out of your front end loader is to use some heat and some penetrating oil or if you got some Wd-40 that will work just as good. Hope that helps see ya

[@EldarGullhaug]

Bra og se et en gammal traver får en god service. Forsett slik så varern 40 år til

[@volvo940tr]

Ta deg en tur på biltema så kjøper du deg traktor universal olje og fyller på giren. Artig å følge med på dere😊

[@antolinijeanfrancois7]

Fait bien gaffe à ton liquide de refroidissement . Ça gèle bien chez vous et les tracteurs someca sont hyper solide , juste un très bon entretien et une bonne Rémise à niveau. Bien surveiller ton liquide de refroidissement .

[@GGMASherry]

I’m an American and I’m not sure of what type of recycle facility you have there in Norway, but we have scrap metal facilities that will buy your scrap metal and pay you per pound. You have enough to get paid quite a lot of money!

[@lantapaukku7629]

Funny, you have similar greenhouse, and sectet room under barn (urea tank ?). And a project of restoring many broken buildings.

[@agroken6392]

Great work!

[@Norwegianfarmlife]

Thanks!😊

[@namasayarene]

Denne traktor bli som nytt igjen!

[@DonDomel]

subscribed with bell and sending greetings from Poland ! :)

[@cool_space_zebra]

så artig å se at dokker skal bygge fjøsen opp igjen!

[@Norwegianfarmlife]

Takk for det. Har tenkt tidligere at jeg skal gjøre det selv men tror ikke det er realistisk selv om det kanskje hadde blitt noe billigere. Har kommet frem til at dersom vi skal få noe tid til å bruke den også så må det profesjonelle på banen. 🤠👍

[@Tapio1966]

You have two fuel filtes in your tractor. The other is near radiator.. CAV 296 like that was liking..

[@Lorusconvictus]

18:51 sieht so aus als hättet ihr die güllegrube gefunden 👍

[@dominikpiskoric9649]

That was a cow barn that deep tank was used for liqid manure and that walls outside was solid manure pile

[@Fireontire]

Ting kan bli dyrt men fint å se at folk fortsatt orker å fikse ting skjøl. Har vurdert å flytte nordover eller ivertfall ut på bygda skjøl. Håper dere får alt til å funke.

[@oskarjohanrevheim2828]

Dere har tatt på dere en stor oppgave, men jeg tror dere vil lykkes. Godt nytt år

[@Arneparne]

Trist du ikke bor nærmere, hadde vært så gøy å besøkt deg en dag med gravemaskinen min, og røsket litt rundt oss. :-) Uansett kjekt å se når du jobber på. Terapi for sjelen!

[@manuelve1998]

If you come across tires to fit onto you chicken house I would recommend adding them; the kids would be able to roll it around.

[@Norwegianfarmlife]

Thanks for the tip. I had originally planned to do that this year but suddenly the chickens had grown up and I did not need it. Maby next year. 😊

[@manuelve1998]

It took me on and off, six days to finish this video! Worth it though. Wise choice with getting a new air filter but do a bit more research on what oils go in which casing. Hydraulic oil has very little/no lubricant protection so it would not be good in the gearbox at all. Of any machines that I’ve worked on that have a shared oil reservoir, the oil supplier told us to use a diesel engine oil as it would be the cheapest, best option. All the best!

[@jamesatty8595]

Takk, kjekt å følge med :-)

[@applicable9682]

instead of oil bath you should have to go for dry type air cleaner its better than oil bath btw like your content

[@Miez23]

"Respekt" 👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@jimmybrock6593]

Thx f info. Fiat I thought zetor or Belarus. Idk .hehe engine sounds good tractor 🚜 😮😊

[@arthurjacobs9330]

The good thing about stinging nettles is they are quite edible.

[@Davide0033]

as an italian, nice to see a fiat from time to time, man, whoever ran the farm didn't like to take too much care of his place eitherways, for the oil, on all older tractors that i have, the gearbox oil is used as hydraulic oil, so it's both. there might be a separate pump for hydraulic, but i doubt it, it's a little 3 cylinder, i don't think it would have been worth an external pump also, always change all the filters when you get a tractor, you never know when was the last time they were changed. better to change one more than to trash a good motors, thoese engines are quite old at this point

[@d46512]

What do you mean contract with the government? Is it like a permit to see that you follow building codes?

[@Norwegianfarmlife]

The contract is with the builder and not the government.😊 We do have to apply for a building permit but they have told us that is should not be a problem to get the approval.

[@ronaldziehlke9720]

As I tell my kids; "If you take care of your equipment, it will take care of you."

[@joeybxx]

They paint those heavy equipment pieces bright colors so you can see cracks in the metal easily. Black is really hard to see them with.

[@Kalvegjerdet]

Har du sjekket om du kan bruke Hyd.olje på gear/bakaksel? Den kan ha uheldig virkning på bremsebelegg etc.

[@arilda9331]

Den har tørre bremser. Det skal vere kombiolje på den.

[@johndownie9385]

It’s a mixing bowl for the wife….so she can make lots of bread to feed u as ur working hard😊

[@98inari]

Fuel turn off valve is under the steering wheel, behind that black cover

[@Junkboy888]

Darn it. I watched the video after this one first. so I know what was in the box LOL

[@Norwegianfarmlife]

😂

[@volvo_manden]

from the old parts you took out off the barn im quessing they made potatoes or sugar beets for the cows

[@Norwegianfarmlife]

That could be correct.😊 I thing it is fun to go trough the things that we find as they give us some insight to how this farm used to be. Its not many people left that remembers it.

[@littlewingpsc27]

So was the first pot of water boiling used to aid in the de-feathering of the harvested rooster? I have heard that is the way to help get the feathers off but have not actually seen that done. How long do you have to let the bird soak before attempting the feather removal?

[@andrewk6844]

The transmission does not tack Hydraulic oil . Trans Plus from Castrol or what some call universal oil

[@heatherarthur6232]

That room you found could have been their water tank.

[@applicable9682]

46:17 check for engine belt it may loose

[@antolinijeanfrancois7]

Tu as mis de huile dans le bol du flitre à air ? J'ai pas vu .

[@ronaldlucas5360]

Interesting

[@edwardmullins2716]

also a plastic tub in a engine bay could be a fire hazard

[@naikdanish9674]

I think water mixed in hydrolic oil

[@trevormessmer3956]

You really need different tin for your tractor.

[@turji]

Artig å sjå Norsk Bonde på Utub'n :) Koss hengen?

[@willembever1084]

part of your radiator is blocked...it needs to be cleaned

[@saethman]

Det var mange gode skippertak på låven! Skjønt jeg vet ikke om det var verdt det bare for den lille håndfullen av bringebær... 🤣

[@saethman]

Og Knut så ut til å bli husvarm ganske rask, eller var det kanskje bare godbitene? :)

[@jurgenh3671]

👍👍👍