80 year old Vintage Allis Chalmers Tractor left in a barn for 20+ years... Will it start??

[@jetskisnowboardski]

I have many channels in my feed but when Marty uploads is the only time I’m truly happy I have KZbin.

[@samblacklock9593]

Literally when Marty uploads, it's the only time I press on it straight away. The others get cleared till later 😂

[@mishahendriks3020]

Hear hear!!

[@geotechtestingtesting7772]

😂 well said sir

[@shanefuller8907]

Same here.. It's a shame that at this point 9000 views with only 2.5 likes helps him so much.

[@matrix54190]

Me too👍👍

[@Bethresen]

Marty, "will it start?" Is always a rhetorical question with you 😂 Great video as always!

[@WadeSmith19]

Lol I thought the same thing to myself when I read the title

[@Trey4x4]

This man can start up a submarine sunk 😂

[@fergalquigley292]

Engine missing... he drives it home 😆

[@deanjones2525]

I like the authenticity of these "will it start" videos. Nothing is done for the sole purpose of views.

[@chanbulgin5382]

Spoiler: For Marty, they always start. The question is rhetorical.

[@samrolfe2563]

How authentica can it be when he has never failed to start / fix something. Wouldn't be surprised to see him find a spare tyre, spark plug and a fan belt in a paddock, start it, drive it home and grade his drive way.

[@erik_dk842]

I love the absence of fake drama, too

[@mjm7187]

Marty always makes it look simple. He's the definitive troubleshooter and a most enjoyable youtuber.

[@KaterKomPuter]

Hes just doin things heaps practical, love it ^^

[@peterarmstrong8613]

Another very lucky tractor saved by Marty from a lonely retirement destined to rust away neglected with only memories of its once proud owner feeding it clean fuel and fresh oil.

[@benjaminlebens2260]

Could watch your videos all day every day mate.

[@colddiesel]

The history of the Allis B in the UK is interesting. 1000's were imported from the USA early in WWII. My uncle bought one in 1940 for 100 pounds brand new. For many UK farmers it was the first time they had anything other than a horse.The UK models were usually Petrol to start converting to TVO when the engine warmed up. Uncle's never had electric start fitted because it crank started so easily. (I noted your 2nd and 3rd starts. Allis also produced a small (5' cut!) trailer combine(Allis C) which had a more powerful engine. We cannibalised one of those for the tractor and a good machine suddenly became very good. Uncle sold the B in 1977 for 50 pounds to a young neighbour who still uses it, particularly on soft ground in winter because it doesn't tear the ground up (so light) . I have never seen the sawmill before but they came with a range of mid-mounted equipment. Definitely a blast from the past, which I spent hundreds of hours piloting. Good memories.

[@ThatBonzaLife]

What a perfect way to sit with a coffee on a Monday morning, thanks for the video marty, constant inspiration to enjoy life

[@dannyDC2]

the content we all come here for

[@Morpheen999]

My Grandpa died before I was born, he bought an allis B brand new in 1938.. Its the only thing of his that I have... Ive got the original bill of sale with it.. My goal is to restore it! Thanks Marty!

[@Gumboot-Cowboy]

I love watching your videos, Marty. Your skills and attention to details when you are working on restoring these machines to be useful reminds me of my dad.

[@Monkeysic]

Little does that Allis know it has just hit the tractor lottery and now will live a life of luxury.

[@eugenej5408]

And a bunch of relatives!

[@nicholasproietto2500]

I said that about my tractor after I brought it home. If you'd have seen the place I bought it from, you'd understand. Nice people but looked like extras from the movie The Hills Have Eyes. Tractor was outside in a junk infested unkempt, weed filled back yard next to a swimming pool that looked like you could fish in it and catch trout.

[@jodywhitehead9173]

What did your wife say about not bringing home anymore tractors.

[@noturfather1106]

​@@nicholasproietto2500"im gonna take you away from these bad people little tractor"

[@the_hate_inside1085]

@@nicholasproietto2500 At least they were nice people...

[@johnpalalagi8929]

Thanks

[@NZ_NATIV3]

It always amazes me how longer lasting older technology is epic video Marty

[@RB-yq7qv]

What a great find. This old girl should be restored to her loving best to celebrate a long working life. History needs to be preserved and if this old girl could talk what a story she could tell.

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

That would be great. The new generation...

[@paulvale2985]

I agree, what a great series of Marty Vids that would be.

[@rolandgsl]

I suspect someone already has the perfect museum piece. Setting it up to reliably get its hands dirty would seem like an honest tribute to me. As a lad, dad brought home one about a decade newer, it had the adjustable front end and distributor/alternator. I want to say someone made a 3-point conversion, you may be able to find enough info to scrounge one together.

[@JohnMGibby]

I can just imagine the sigh MrsT makes when she sees Marty leaving w/ the trailer hooked up. LOL You are the Tractor Whisperer!

[@MartyT]

😂

[@paulvale2985]

Yes, we need an audio of Mrs T as Marty drives through the gate. I reckon it'll be something along the lines of "Oh for ........ not another one" 😂

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

@@MartyT can we get her reactions/thoughts of your ventures?

[@johnmacdonald6201]

Marty's magic never fails, I actually thought that this one might be more of a challenge than others, but once again he proved me wrong !

[@Tincad4]

You had that old tractor purring like a happy kitten

[@garyfeltus9801]

Another old tractor saved . And of course it starts right up . Marty you are the man . I was just fixed to go to bed when video came . Of course had to watch. Great video.

[@markfowler2066]

The rooster crowing had me in tears, I really miss farming.... Blessings from Chattanooga Tennessee

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Can you imagine in the year 2104 a 2024 tractor being able to be brought back to life as simply as that...? Nice save Marty! Cheers from Tokyo!

[@richardanderson2742]

No I can't, but I'll wager tractors from the 1920s through the 1970s will still be putting along. I have a cub of that vintage and while it sits for months, pull the choke with ignition off and crank slowly twice, switch on the ignition and it almost always starts on the first crank.

[@robertfalkjacobsen]

A few months ago I got a Ferguson tea 20 which have been sitting in a barn for 32 years. Yesterday I got it running, tomorrow I will hopefully be driving it home 😂 Thanks for the video 🤘

[@glenpaul3606]

Marty, it is amazing the "touch" you have with these old machines. Eighty years old and you brought it back to life. Good video.

[@mrben6573]

What a cute tractor! Tractors are tractors, but there's something about the proportions of this one that make it very photogenic.

[@BruceBoschek]

That looks like a Fairbanks Morse magneto. If it is you can depend on it for another 60 years! Great job of getting that old girl running and moving. Thanks, Marty.

[@arthursilva6140]

I am always amazed when you take a machine that's not been run in 20 years or so and bring it back to life.

[@mattshaw6828]

I will never get bored of watching you fix something, and then drive it on to your trailer, which you fixed.

[@chanbulgin5382]

Three years ago my wife and I bought 2 acres with lakefront and I would really love to find a machine like this to restore vs. buying new. Watching your videos for a long time makes me think I could actually make it work!

[@selwynandrews9665]

I think we had one of those when I was about 10 years old, so around 1970. I thought it had the steering column canted to one side, but I must have remembered that wrongly. It must have been a Model B as it was tiny. We called it "Chuffy" because of its characteristic exhaust sound. A handy little tractor for a small farm. Another great video, thanks Marty!

[@richardrichard508]

Simple mechanics combined with ascetics makes this very photogenic: guaranteed to make anyone smile😀

[@nickturner2606]

Evening mate, this upload brings back memories! My father bought an old Aliss way back in the seventies, he was in the waste reclamation industry and stuff like this came along from time to time. The one he had might’ve been earlier than the one here, it had to be swung as I remember and it kicked like a bugger! He bought it home on a low loader and started it after putting some petrol in it, ( it started on petrol but ran on TVO-tractor vaporising oil)in just a few swings! He proceeded to drive it around the lawn, tearing it up in chunks! My mother was not thrilled but he was laughing like a kid and popping wheelies it had so much torque! I later understood that this propensity for early tractors to rear up on the back wheels killed more than a few operators and hastened the development of the three point linkage. He put it in a barn and was intent on restoring it but , like most men in his industry, when a profit came along he took it and bought something else!🤣 It was fun to watch but not particularly safe! Take a note mate, they can flip over with devastating consequences.

[@Ragnar8504]

The same thing can happen with some 60s tractors if you put something too heavy onto the three point hitch. I helped clean up the aftermath of an accident like that just a few years ago, thankfully with barely any consequences. The threaded rod on the linkage broke and the driver was pretty shaken because he had no longer been able to steer. He did brake fairly quickly but not quite fast enough.

[@nickturner2606]

Some hard lessons were learned back in the early days, sadly too hard for some. The manufacturers of equipment developed much safer systems so those hardworking people’ terrible sacrifices weren’t in vain. Modern agricultural machinery is much safer and operator friendly. It’s a pity we don’t learn and evolve as quickly in other facets of our existence.

[@swbusby]

I appreciate the simplicity of older engines.

[@eric_seguin]

No cuss, no fuss, just straight up fixin'. Such a great guy. Thank you for sharing with us. Those belt making materials don't grow on trees. Cherish them. lol Great little tractor and the saw setup is right up your alley. Have fun with it.

[@gymntonic]

This gives me flashbacks! My dad had an Allis Chalmers A Model when I was small. Super tractor for a small garden!

[@cathyb2204]

The simplicity of these machines makes me wonder if, in 80 years, anyone would even try to start one of today's machines. Another gem of a video.

[@MichaelSmith-dg3kr]

Marty, That Allis Calmers tractor was one heck of a find. And for It to crank up, and run that well with little work on it, remarkable. Good for you.

[@davidjohannson4364]

Drove a slitley newer version on our farm in the 1950s, mowing, tedding and hay bale loading. Never had any problem with flipping backwards. Great basic tractor.

[@Scottthe73driver]

Little Marty, "did you tell mom you bought another tractor?" :) love the videos!!!

[@skipproctor8979]

I knew you would not leave without this fix. The step by step process you go through on all these large repair jobs is the same which helps any of us that might want to take on a project of this magnitude. Fuel, spark, carb, oil, wheels/tires, fluid levels, etc. And if all works, move forward with a more formal restoration. I think you should consider writing a book on basic restoration repairs. I know I'd buy a copy. As usual, great job!

[@bearbon2]

As always an enjoyable video. Marty is at the top of my list of favorites because of his skill and calm demeanor.

[@davidsoldiron]

Great video as always. My farm still uses those little Allis Chalmers tractors, in particular the models B & C. When changing the oil, use caution removing the filter so as not to break off the little tube at is a part of the filter base assembly. That gets the motor oil up into the filter media and must be there for proper oil filter pressure.

[@williamdodd5113]

You've a great ability to get things back running marty. Well done.

[@trevorgrimes7273]

Those leather belt connectors are called alligator belt lacings ,I used to used them in my apprenticeship days in the 1960 s, all the lathes and other machinery were belt driven.

[@RickRolling-tc7vb]

Now whaere are those spiders going to live? Another impressive rescue, thanks. You're a national treasure, and I can't wait until they open a museum for you and your projects.

[@nicholasproietto2500]

Marty. I tried your Diesel/oil mix on my 53 Farmall cub today. The old dog looks like a shiny new penny now. Thanks for the tip. Keep getting those old tractors running and save them from the scrap heap. Yours is my favorite KZbin channel.

[@davidd6635]

Brings back great memories of the 1950s learning how to drive grandads little tractor. Remember sitting next to him as he showed all the how to's. And hand cranking it and backfiring and nearly hitting my jaw. Did a good bit of mowing pulling an old cycle mower behind. Thanks Marty.

[@stephenmelrose1082]

A real cool tractor for the collection and sounds so good ! Purring away like it ran yesterday ! You make it look so easy 😅 looking forward too a service and clean up vid 😊

[@steamfan7147]

This brings back memories, my grandfather had a B model when I was a kid. Reliable as the sunrise and simple as a wagon wheel.

[@dougdavidson175]

Monday morning, Caffeine, and Marty. Awesome start to the week! Thanks M8. Take care & stay safe.

[@jamesmoon8947]

That sound reminds me of my Mother and Father, sweet and happy

[@garrykraemer8993]

Wow, it runs great. It is only 5 years older than me! I grew up driving a WC with hand brakes. We also had a WD and a WD45 to farm with. Then dad bought a used CA with a 2 bottom plow. He really liked it. It will be running long after I'm gone! Thanks for giving it new life and saving it from the scrap yard!

[@richardford4570]

I would love to see that beauty restored and taken to vintage field days .cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@tolbaszy8067]

You are a mechanical magician! I have used one of those cordwood saws. It's like having your head in a bell while someone bangs on it! The blade is quite formidable to hold in your hands, never mind when it's spinning and "singing" into the wood! Thanks for another great video!

[@frosteone1670]

The old fella was correct, you can push the grounding tab with your finger, it grounds the points, not the coil, no high voltage there. Nice find Marty, brought back the old days for me seeing the magneto and exterior cell connections on the 6V battery.

[@kenknight4560]

80 years old, has not run in 20 years, then Marty does his magic and just for a big finish he HAND cranks the beast to life! I am impressed.

[@regsparkes6507]

Wonderful old tractor to be sure. Magnetos will rarely let you down, here's another one that proves this. No smoke while it's running is good to ( not ) see too. I'm looking forward now, to see this Allis Chalmers buzzing through some firewood soon.

[@pete_ski]

Great to see another one brought back to life! Well done Marty

[@MRrwmac]

Marty, The old simple machines never sease to amaze me at how welll they continue to work for soooo many years! The simpler the better and you know how to nurse them back to life! I’m sure they appreciate another run! Thanks for the great video. Looking forward to the next one, but please be very careful!

[@terryevans7661]

Just Love this guy, so down to earth in every way. Wonderful to watch.

[@geraldguyette470]

Marty , you have the gift when it comes to machines . I love watching you bring them back to life . Nice sounding tractor , and a saw too .

[@555Trout]

The carb takedown always evokes anxiety. 😮😂

[@ancientbuilds3764]

Bloody things. Done hundreds of them. It's like brain surgery. Careful where you point that air. Or it's "Wheee - see ya later"

[@PhilGoh23]

Marty, you're a magician! As always, another satisfying video from you...

[@rake.]

Always love watching someone bring new life to an old machine, also love bringing an old machine back to life myself.

[@leonmita724]

Excellent video mate. That saw sure is handy. I could stand there all day cutting firewood. Thanks mate.

[@thomasburnett4712]

Absolutely love it! I have come to believe that Marty can resurrect anything mechanical. What a combination artist, surgeon and wizard!

[@rayscrafield2106]

Marty T, you never fail to entertain. I love all of your videos and wish I could live near enough to you that I could follow you around and help in some of your forays. Please do keep the great stuff coming. I'm in the U.S.A. and truly enjoy seeing the sights "down under".

[@critical-thought]

Marty’s touch brings them to life. You are a magician!

[@lifekludger]

What a sweet ol' girl. Glad you saved her.

[@mixdv]

Thanks!

[@MartyT]

Thanks mate

[@mixdv]

@@MartyT My pleasure and salute from Canada 🇨🇦

[@imalec]

what a beaut as a patina survivor tractor, well done Marty

[@daveydoo3173]

That was awesome and what a beautiful tractor 😍😍😍

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

That was an amazing start after all those years, good job. I love the "Will It start" videos. Back in the day we had an old Fordson E27 that ran on Petrol / Paraffin. My father said when cranking it by hand, if the Impulse does not click on the Magneto tap it with a Hammer shaft, as it may fire, early and break your arm.

[@signalcar]

What I've always liked about Marty is the methodical way he prepares the engine to restart it, and what a spectacular idle, this thing really wanted to get going again, good job Marty!

[@danestormfeltz7815]

Cannot wait to see the next video with the old girl cutting firewood (after her service)! Awesome work as always Marty!

[@paulcooper9135]

The old just wanted to get back into the fields and do some work! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@Tishers]

Remarkable condition for just the minimal effort of keeping the rain out of the engine. I do like that wide stance of the front wheels; It seems to make for a much more stable tractor. A pressure wash, oil change, new battery, seat cushion and a few rattle cans of paint and you have a nice looking machine.

[@brianmoore5498]

fantastic. very well made machine to not smoke on starting after so many years. you gave me a flashback cranking that tractor. my grandfather told me as a child in the sixties he never clasped his thumb round the crank while starting a model T Ford car lest it kick back and break the thumb as they could do. i hadnt thought of that in a third of a century! Have a super week😊

[@theodoranorton4779]

What a nice old creature; even more spidery-looking than the dear Farmall, but still its simple, sturdy self after 80 years. Looking forward to the cleanup vid; I've no knowledge of magnetos. Thanks a bunch, Marty.

[@DaveBooth-qs7sw]

I bought an old Allis Charmers tractor just to put the family jet boat into the river near the family beach cottage! First I had to repair & replace the clutch & pressure plate. Then I registered it & drove it 60 miles along a road at a slow pace & not once did it miss a beat! There was no muffler so I just had a straight pipe pointing upwards & it chugged away merrily until it got dark & all the sparks flying out of the exhaust pipe was enough for me to see the road ahead until I parked it at a farmers property for the night only to return the following morning to continue my journey! 0:06

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

Nice job as always Marty. Bring us back when you do the next going over. I like sharing your whole process. By the time you are finished with step 2 (getting her started, onto the trailer and home to Marty's Equipment Emporium being Step 1) I always feel like the machine has a level of dependability far beyong what the age would indicate :) Watching you change oil is not boring!

[@kellysrestorations.7397]

I have no use for a little tractor, but when I see one like that, I sure want one. Great little machine!

[@eugenej5408]

Marty is a magician. This tractor works a treat!

[@dennisflynn7593]

You are amazing! I really enjoying you bringing back old and forgotten machines.

[@arthurjennings5202]

Beautiful. I worked on some of those old Allis Chalmers tractors. They were very reliable and quite useful. When I worked for the US Postal Service, we used quite a few of those laced belts. There is a machine that allows you to perfectly cut the belt and crimp in the lacing, but if you are careful, you can cut square ends and drive the lacing into the ends with a hammer. Use a rod through the laces to keep them from collapsing when you install them.

[@michaelmartineau1373]

Awesome job Marty amazeing how easey it was to make it run

[@anno1930]

Great vid buddy , can't wait to see the service of it , nice old machine 👍

[@beachbum5118]

your video brings a rush of memories for me. When we moved back to our Alabama old family farm in the late 50's I was 8 years old. In a shed was an old allis chalmers from the 30's pretty much like you found. My uncle said it hadn't run in at least 15 years but my stepdad and I got it running after a couple of afternoons messing with it. He said I could drive it but I couln't use the hand crank to start it because of kickback. Can't remember if it even had a battery. Anyway my cousins and I would siphon gas out of my mother's chevy and then we would start it with a rope wound on the pulley that you have at the back of the tractor. It would take a couple of us to pull since we weren't that big but we had great times joyriding around our 200 acre farm.

[@jacko6652]

Thank you Marty. I really enjoy your videos.

[@seancurry2863]

Brings back fond memories of starting my cousin's old Farmall H with the crank - thanks Marty!

[@trialsrider1952]

Hey Marty, have you tried molasses rust removal? Let rusty parts soak in molasses/water mixture for a couple weeks. Stir every few days. Take out & power wash. Rust is gone. Also water goes where your sand blaster can't. Horse molasses from the farm store. 9 parts water to 1 part molasses. The mixture will last for months.

[@parkstone2696]

Each new video guaranteed to put a smile on my face

[@vk2aafhamradio]

Good stuff, Marty! So many old faithful friends awaiting your thoughtful twiddling.

[@grahameroberts8109]

So simple but so efficiently effective. Good job mate. 👍🏻🦘

[@kragfearghal]

Just an AWESOME video example of Mr.T's skill's here in Internetland. Possibly the question may be , "what can't Mr.T fix/get running?" lol . Wonderful video of him teaching us about the many different machines he's repaired, giving them 2nd or 3rd chances of working life again. Thank you Mr.T, a joy to watch and learn here in Maine.

[@grahammctygue724]

Another engine for your mill flat belt dollies wow thanks ,cheers to you and family 🎉🎉😊😊

[@playnhrd]

my grandfather taught me to crank the engine by hand, only hold the crank with your left had, and pull up, holding your left wrist with your right hand for more power, because if the engine backfires, you will take the blow on an open hand rather than the back of your right hand and break bones. Wonderful as usual, you are amazing at bring old equipment back to life. Thanks for sharing.

[@richardorchard3364]

What a nice find that was Marty,and the roosters in the background added a nice touch to the video.

[@blairbeattie3308]

Thank you Marty i enjoy your videos

[@ApprenticeGM]

"Will it start"? NEVER IN DOUBT! The only thing you've ever failed to get running was a completely rusted out submarine with no engine, so we're all cutting you some slack on that one! You are a dead set legend Marty, love watching these old "bring them back to life" videos, you're a magnificent mechanic and I've learnt so much from you!

[@Bluenoser613]

You have a very understanding spouse! "What another one?!"