It's a long one! Lot of work to get this loader back up and running again. Turned out to be a neat rig and a cool addition to the collection.
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@HillbillySailor4 жыл бұрын
This tractor is the epitome of, "I have all this spare crap laying around. I wonder if I can make something out of it?" I admire the ingenuity behind it. The changes/additions you've made just add to it. Nice job.
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks James. I was going to remove the loader originally, but for the reason you just said... it stayed together.
@clockbuilderhg Жыл бұрын
Very cool tractor! I bought a 1956 Economy with a Wisconsin AEN back in July. I will probably be boring the motor out and doing some clutch work thanks to your tutorial in part 1. Thanks for these videos!
@stevelecain8865 жыл бұрын
glad to see your attention to detail on the wiring, I'm an electrician by trade so I appreciate that, and the fact your using nice crimpers.great job.love that tractor.
@lacking20104 жыл бұрын
Enjoy watching you work on things. It is obvious that you have thousands of hours of experience. It shows that you know how to fix almost anything. Good Job!
@GravelyNM20115 жыл бұрын
Yes. Very enjoyable to watch. Thanks for uploading. It was especially satisfying to see how you solved the clutch lever looseness by drilling out and installing over sized pins in the bored out holes. Lol, I also recycle everything. I could use a front end loader around here. I like how that one operates. You did a good job on it.
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed watching. That's the way to do it, if stuff is still usable mind as well save some money and hang onto it for future projects.
@hpelisr5 жыл бұрын
Well done, those old Kohler engines never quit. Nice work on that system. A chain on that right rear wheel will help a lot. Great job.
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! They are great engines and easy to work on too...
@workinalday43513 жыл бұрын
That thing's pretty cool, I'm glad you actually drive it around and show it operational after fixing it. A lot of people don't. Makes it worth watching the whole 2 part series. Good video's.
@stevelecain8865 жыл бұрын
that is a fine tractor and a great video
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve
@jimthvac1004 жыл бұрын
You did a fine job getting that tractor running again. You showed very good troubleshooting skills. I don't know why some people put such large buckets on their home made front end loaders. The bucket should be sized for the weight and traction of the tractor. Won't get much work done if one can only go less than a foot into the dirt before the rear wheels are are spinning because it does not have enough ass to compensate for the over sized bucket. These are supposed to be for small back yard jobs. Not knocking the guy that built it, It is still an accomplishment to assemble one of these from scratch. Regardless you got it running very good and got loader working well too.
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim. It is a large bucket, and a heavy one too at that. I think the steel is about 3/16" thick? Should only be 1/8" which is more than enough for a tractor this size.
@pddpup77674 жыл бұрын
looks like a snow bucket, nice job on this tractor
@douglasdailey59984 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this video, it reminded me of days back on the farm.
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doug, glad you did!
@ericcorse5 жыл бұрын
Terrific series on a neat little tractor. That is a lot of bucket, works well as a compost turner.
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric.
@Arrowhead275 жыл бұрын
This is awesome video Jake, This is inspiring to dig into the clutch issue I have with the '58 I bought from you a while back.
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Hey Nate, go for it! If you haven't checked them out already Mission Manufacturing (www.powerkingtractor.com/) and Service Pro Parts (www.powerkingparts.com/index.htm) both have a good selection of stuff. I've dealt with Mission before, good company to do business with.
@garyevans34214 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know much about these garden tractors. I didn’t know so much work could be gotten out of a Briggs or Koehler. Sure beats a shovel and wheel barrow!
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
You bet it does!
@brucepegler7893 жыл бұрын
Nice tractor and great job restoring it, you really know your stuff
@regsparkes65075 жыл бұрын
This two part series was indeed very interesting and fun to watch coming together. It's a pity that 'big ol' Briggs & Stratton ' engine didn't make it to the finish line but there's nothing much wrong with those Kohler engine's either.( it's just that I'm more of a fan of B&S engines than I am of Kohler's.) My favorite air cooled engine would be the Wisconsin. I'll look forward to the next project with just as much interest and enjoyment. Thanks for making these videos Jake.
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Reg, and your welcome... Hopefully there'll be more to come soon. Don't worry about that 'ol Briggs, I have it's twin up on the hill with a thrown rod. With any luck I should be able to make one good engine from both.
@regsparkes65075 жыл бұрын
@@5Tractorguy Good stuff then,....I'll look forward to that.
@jeffshearer51255 жыл бұрын
That 301 found the perfect home, sounds great, works good to,even with the "broken in"hoses. Spun the tires with ease. Nice. Felt like a dork, smiling the whole time watching this.
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Ain't nothing wrong with that, tractors are fun to watch! (and work on)...
@LouCFur905 жыл бұрын
Excellent series. I hope all is well with you and your business.
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Been working 'till 6:30-7:30 every night. Long weeks but so far so good!
@GaryT19525 жыл бұрын
Great job Jake, always enjoy your videos.
@geraldswain32594 жыл бұрын
You bring a whole new meaning to "doing it on the cheap" !.
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
Thrifty Gerald... thrifty!
@peterredman2354 жыл бұрын
What a nice change to watch someone who knows what they are doing, and further more is articulate and therefore able to explain it! All the idiot who post videos on 'first start in x number of years,' should be made to watch one of your videos, instead of just scratching the points with a bit of sand paper, doing nothing to the fuel system, and then poor petrol strait into the intake, or use a spray of easy start!! So good for you, and all the best with what ever else you do!
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Peter! I like watching videos of guys getting old tractors and trucks running... if done properly! Those first start videos seems to be hot now and a lot of people hack through them just for the views.
@fuzzwack15 жыл бұрын
I really like it,Works good for what it is. Needs a counter weight on the back!
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Yeah it does! I was thinking about that as soon and I dug into the pile... Going to have to come up with some weight for it now.
@getsomebumpa4 жыл бұрын
Where are you from Tractor guy? I noticed the Blue Grass in the background? Nice job on the Economy.
@jamesshonk5654 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the old economy. Could us a little smaller bucket and maybe some counterweight.
@FrankRuiz663 жыл бұрын
Wicked awesome how she turned out!
@monk430124 жыл бұрын
Saving old boy toys. Love it.
@jamesferrell94044 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you still have that or have changed out anymore lines. But I would highly recommend replacing the lines nearest your body. That should have upwards of 2500 psi and it could put your eyes out or burn your skin when they blow. Tractor supply has them cheap so no need risking your life with them. I work on equipment all the time and that one on the right hand side sitting in seat is like a loaded gun. Cool tractor though
@Antiquetractorsetc5 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome. That Kohler runs really good. I’ve always liked these older economy’s. I think all you need now is some rear weights
@danbasta36775 жыл бұрын
Kohler engines are the very best out there. I have two Power King tractors, both with Kohler engines in them. My International Harvester Cub Cadet use to have a Onan engine in it, till it went bad, got a good old Kohler engine in it now. Couldn't be any happier.
@danbasta36773 жыл бұрын
Power King tractor are pretty doggone good, powerful and strong tractors . I own two. Love them both.
@ChristopherFryerblurb4 жыл бұрын
A really great and special looking machine, though an enthusiastic guy with a fork could compete with the work load, it,s traction verses bucket should ensure a relaxed life, teehee.
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
Lol you got that right... Practical it's not, but at the time, I bet it was a life saver for someone!
@stevelecain8865 жыл бұрын
so glad your making videos again, great job as usual.
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve
@FullMetalFab5 жыл бұрын
The lift valve would drive me nuts like that. any loader tractor I've driven you pull back on the valve to lift and push to lower not the other way round :Z
@fuzzwack15 жыл бұрын
just have to switch the lines around,,
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
It did with me! Why the guy had it like that I don't know. I may swap the lines at some point. Completely backwards from anything that's been here with a loader.
@FullMetalFab5 жыл бұрын
Robert Hardwick Be the first thing I'd do.
@FullMetalFab5 жыл бұрын
5Tractorguy "for testing purposes only" lol
@lewiemcneely91435 жыл бұрын
@@5Tractorguy 2nd this!
@DKTractors5 жыл бұрын
Very cool Jake nice job neat little tractor
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Stevestractoradventures5 жыл бұрын
Very cool machine and very well done, I too am resourcefully cheap. And I'd of tryed the lines and see what happened too. Buy them as money allows as I say
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve! Thanks, that's the way I figure it, little by little I'll get it taken care of.
@wilburfinnigan21425 жыл бұрын
When using the loader and you drive into a pile and before the tractor starts to spin curl the bucket, or roll it back and it will load better than just lifting the bucket !!!
@benscoles50854 жыл бұрын
Yes that is correct, but not bad for no ballast on the rear end
@dallasmcdowell18194 жыл бұрын
I now have three of these tractors and plan to put a John Deere LUC 2 cylinder combine engine in one of them. Should be an easy swap since the engine has a clutch on it and all I'll need to do is remake the shaft to fit the JD clutch plate or use an economy clutch plate in the Deere engine.
@genesloan31754 жыл бұрын
I like how you plug away at the problems, so calm, until the hydraulic oil leaked! Then you moved quick to shut it down. The one thing I don't have us a FEL....And that loader is homemade, but looked strong. Put a weight box on the back and it could be a real work horse.
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
That HYD leak was a surprise for me! The line was in pretty ad shape though. Sounds like you got a good project going with that Bolens. Had a few tube frames pass through here, just for repair work though. Haven't had the chance to own one yet. Always liked the 14XX and 1886 Huski tractors.
@michaelrickman31614 жыл бұрын
I guess you could say the previous owner NAILED IT.
@artszabo1015 Жыл бұрын
Don't know if you will see this or not since it is 4 years old but, I think those brass cylinders are air cylinders not hydraulic. Not that it matters, just thought you would want to know. Obviously they work OK. Art from Ohio
@crankysports5 жыл бұрын
Holey line batman!! When you wind that Kohler up high, it almost sounds like an onan! I like that tractor a lot. I should have you look at my cylinders on my Sears loader- they creep really bad, and don't have a lot of lifting power.
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Haha that was the last line I figured would go... I was betting on the crispy ones going to the control valve. Creep would be the cylinder packing, as for lifting power... I betcha the pump is getting tired.
@oldman91645 жыл бұрын
I use to work for a place that ran a dealership . They offered a 2418 model that had duel trans . Great little work horses . all american made...USA BABY !!!!
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Sure wish I could find one of those models!
@UnitCrane5145 жыл бұрын
Nice work buddy! I think you need a weight box on the rear end now!
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Like you wouldn't believe! Wee bit light back there...
@genefortney91335 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@Searsnut115 жыл бұрын
A very neat tractor for sure! That loader looks like it is stdaight outta the 40s with the tubing arms and rebar supports. As for that roller bearing in the front hub, Ive dan into a couple like that at work. Some sort of cross between a tapered roller bearing and a ball bearing. Extra weird but most likelh timkin.
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Wish I had more history on this thing... be interesting to know what its past life was. Ya know I remember seeing one similar on a late 70's Yanmar I rebuilt the 4WD front axle on, only it had cylindrical rollers and a removable race, same concept though I suppose.
@craigtate59305 жыл бұрын
You are my kind of resourceful :-)
@rcfundyer57394 жыл бұрын
Great video one new sub for you I just bought a Jim dandy so would love to see more
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good stuff! Can't beat these old Economy/Jim Dandy's, pretty neat tractors. This one has been sitting since the end of 2018, so it's due for a startup video this spring.
@rcfundyer57394 жыл бұрын
@@5Tractorguy sweet deal cant more to see more I really enjoy your channel keep up the good work
@beckywatt50484 жыл бұрын
Would love to have one of those for my vegetable garden.
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
Would have good clearance!
@cattmann14055 жыл бұрын
What a great series, Jake! Now admit it...we all knew it was gonna rain hydraulic fluid as soon as you fired that system up....LOL. Doesn't it make you nervous to have the battery right next to your face?....can it be moved or at the very least can you make a plastic/sheet metal blast shield/dashboard? Love watching you bring these tractors back to life, Jake.
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave! Ya know, I figured for a weeping hose or a small leak, but not a full blow out. That hose was destined for it lol. Never thought much about battery placement until I read a post about one that exploded in someones Case. It's one of those things you hear about once in a rare while but never expect it to happen to you... of course we all know how that goes!
@cattmann14055 жыл бұрын
@@5Tractorguy It's bad enough to have gas tanks and batteries positioned below the seat..that's some protection. If that battery goes, your grille is it's first stop! Even if you're standing to the side, it rains down from head high!...are you convinced yet?
@chrishare39814 жыл бұрын
Good job!
@victoryfirst28782 жыл бұрын
I am wondering as about the angle iron you used a cutoff saw to trim for the engine mounts. The angle iron base has only one hole to mount the engine per side ??? Wat that an intentional design feature to line the engine with the drive shaft ??? I really like you logic when it comes to the drain plug slow drain to remove the water. The old oil is better than running dry gears. Hydraulic cylinders that are on the tractor have been redone. The cylinders are the type that are totally rebuildable. The four long studs that hold the cylinders together are the give away. The original tubes were steel which rusted out and were replaced with heavy wall brass. These lasted indefinitely when clean oil was used. One question Jake, the Kohler engine you used for replacement was off of what machine ??? Nice work fella too.
@robertrab25633 жыл бұрын
Nice tractor 🚜 the only thing I would do if it was mine 1 replaced all the highdrolice lines 2 I would rebuild the old engine. or find a bigger engine thats in bad shape. now it's lacking power after you do that you will have a sweet tractor.
@MichaelSmith-hs5iu3 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same set of old fashioned wire strippers that you have. Don't see them around much anymore,..
@rdeanbenson2174 жыл бұрын
can't believe you didn't replace those spindle bearings
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
I can! They weren't rusted or real bad. Good enough for the tractor since it hasn't been used since the year this video was made. If it was seeing everyday/week use, you bet I would've replaced them.
@skipstein7445 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@bobw70664 жыл бұрын
I am glad that you pissed off the horrible Briggs engine they were designed in 1908 and have not changed since, the Kohler is a much better choice more reliable and less vibration.
@roberto0525685 жыл бұрын
Jake. You look silly operating that small tractor.I think you should buy a bigger one for you and donate that one to me. Other than that.Nice job.👍
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha one with more leg space would be nice!
@btpearce4 жыл бұрын
Well done sir :-) Ps. I like your music ( I am a bluegrass guy too)
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Brooks! Can't beat bluegrass, that for sure...
@jerrycooper22654 жыл бұрын
It looks like you need some weights in the rear inorder to use the bucket
@michaelmcclure86734 жыл бұрын
Looks like the bucket is made from a old heating oil tank. 🤔😉
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
Can't say I'd be surprised haha. Looks like someone used a little bit of everything...
@Darryl-xv4jb Жыл бұрын
Dude you don't split that to put the belt back on it you put a link belt on it s segmented it comes apart and goes back together and you can take pieces out to make the length you want hence the words link-belt
@straightpipec60995 жыл бұрын
Very cool
@lewiemcneely91435 жыл бұрын
You can't beat that! But you're like me and have to change the boom lines around! I got into a deal with my pal that 'gave' me the wood splitter in remounting his backhoe on his tractor, maybe a 6-ish Deere with a so-called quick release hoe. I'd done it many time with a 450 loader that set down in the mounts but this goofy tractor had to go UP! We stacked firewood under the outriggers and finally got it wobbled up to latch up. The bucket took a while to limber up but it did after a little while. He was a little gun shy but I'd been around too many to be buffaloed and we got it. It's still on it too. He took it off to try mow with but I don't think the mower and 3-point hitch would work because of the hoe mount hardware. I told him he'd never take it off again because it was too handy. The hydraulics were ogg the tractor system so just cleaning quick connects and off he went. We always run into something. The splitter was full of water too. I didn't have any fabric to go around the lines in case they broke so I used foam pipe insulation and duct tape. I don't want a squirt under the skin and you wouldn't either. Thanks, Jake and KEEP ON PICKING!
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Geez, sounds like a nightmare to change that thing out! He better be leaving that thing on there. I worked on a Magnatrac MT1800 (one in my intro) that had a backhoe. Thing slid onto 2 sub frame rails that stuck out the back and had four 5/8" bolts that held it on. I never had it off, but the customer said it was a pain in the neck to attach, had to hook up the long HYD lines, walk it around, then back the crawler into it... wasn't made to remove. When you commented did you do/select anything different? This only shows up in my "creator studio" comments feed, can't find it on the videos page for some reason... Who knows, probably another YT glitch.
@lewiemcneely91435 жыл бұрын
@@5Tractorguy O don't know either, Jake. I haven't changed anything but 10 does stuff all the time whether I know it or not. Goofy. The DEERE could be dropped but to use a bush hog or the 3-point would be to take all the hoe mounts off and then have to replace it all to put the hoe back on. I think he';s going to just leave it on. He's got enough mowers and a hoe will fix a lot of stuff that a mower won't do as you well know. It was just backwards and blamed interesting. So keep on wrenching and picking. I'll buy a DVD!
@victoryfirst28783 жыл бұрын
Hello Jake, I have always wondered as to the ruggedness of an economy tractor. What is better and stronger Gravely or Economy tractors ??? Thanks
@5Tractorguy3 жыл бұрын
Each has their own, but from a seasonal use standpoint, Gravely was more well built in terms of attachment ruggedness, ease of changing them out, more mechanically friendly, and operator comfort. Economy was a great tractor for cultivating, tilling, small farm use, etc.
@victoryfirst28783 жыл бұрын
@@5Tractorguy Got it Jake and thanks. Have a Happy Easter fella. V
@brystonfranke16915 жыл бұрын
could you do a tour of the tractors in your collection?
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Been planning on it... Once all the leaves are down and cleaned off of everything, I'll uncover all the stuff outside and do an overview. There's a lot of equipment that came in this year.
@tacticalrabbit3084 жыл бұрын
Wheel weights in the back would help stop some of that wheel spin
@Spence3214 жыл бұрын
5 Tractorguy Were you one of the members on the MACHINE BUILDERS NETWORK in the days before KZbin?
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
Can't say I was Spencer. Was on MTF years ago, I think the same year I signed up for YT, but that was it.
@Spence3214 жыл бұрын
@@5Tractorguy Well, I also read My Tractor Forum in those days. I figured that there was only one 5TRACTOR GUY. Keep up the good work! Spence
@danmoreton17884 жыл бұрын
Good video. Just picked up a 1968 Economy Tractor and you have given me much needed info for working on my tractor. I will be sure to change all fluid especially the transmission and rear wheel oil. By the way, what type of oil is needed for the transmission and rear wheels? Thanks again, Dan
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
Hey Dan, good to hear another one will be brought back into use. Either 80W-90 or 80W-140 would work fine for gear oil. I use 80W-90 in everything here...
@danmoreton17884 жыл бұрын
5Tractorguy - Thank you! I’ll be off to the store for some oil! Dan
@АндрейЯрославцев-р1щ3 жыл бұрын
👍🖐️
@zmarkgraf5 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. Awesome content. Quick question.. picked up a '53 jim dandy and pulled the clutch and motor out, had an old briggs in it. I have another briggs for it but appears like the output shaft is about 1"-1.5" shorter on the replacement motor. Same diameter. Will this be a problem for this setup? what was the length of the output shaft on that kohler? Thanks
@zmarkgraf5 жыл бұрын
also, p/o may have put the throwout bearing in backwards... does the bearing surface face the forks or the flywheel?
@bobw70664 жыл бұрын
@@zmarkgraf The rotating face of the thrust bearing goes towards the pressure plate, you have probably found out by now.
@farmerjackson7095 жыл бұрын
They don’t make them like that anymore
@wilburfinnigan21425 жыл бұрын
Farmer Thank gawd !!!! A rolling pile of junk !!! Basic tractor is OK but the loader ???? WTF ??????
@АндрейЯрославцев-р1щ3 жыл бұрын
30.27" с права utv👍
@АндрейЯрославцев-р1щ3 жыл бұрын
У этой модели трактора, реверс-редуктор в заднем мосту?
@5Tractorguy3 жыл бұрын
Он делает ... Имеет четырехступенчатую коробку передач, 3 передних и 1 заднюю.
@АндрейЯрославцев-р1щ3 жыл бұрын
@@5Tractorguy понятно🖐️
@Melicoy4 жыл бұрын
AFTER what I saw I NEVER understood why someone would start a tractor while standing beside it... folish thing to do. Never trust a tractor
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
Had to push the clutch pedal in, that's why I was standing beside it.
@emilborjesson5785 жыл бұрын
How wide is the rear axle?
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Got to be about 3-1/2ft wide I bet... and if you turn the wheels out, even wider.
@emilborjesson5785 жыл бұрын
@@5Tractorguy ok thanks!
@NatePerzanoski5 жыл бұрын
Does that have a hand clutch?
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Nope, thought about adding a bolt on rod to the pedal though to make it easier for me.
@NatePerzanoski5 жыл бұрын
What’s it for then?
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
@@NatePerzanoski A hand clutch? Would just make it easier for me to clutch if I'm not using the loader and I have a hand free. I have to scrunch my leg pretty good under the steering column to push it.
@NatePerzanoski5 жыл бұрын
I meant to say the lever on you’re right hand side
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
@@NatePerzanoski Alrighty... that's the lift lever for the rear hitch.
@sararyan12554 жыл бұрын
🇮🇪👍👋
@patrickcortez44714 жыл бұрын
Cheap.
@5Tractorguy4 жыл бұрын
Lol that be me!
@tractors4us5 жыл бұрын
Excellent work great video .part1and2.i feel good now.thank you 4 taking time to film this.
@5Tractorguy5 жыл бұрын
Your welcome Larry, glad you enjoyed it. A 2414... I'd love to find the next model series up of the high wheeled Economy. Always liked those ones....