Abandoned John Deere 5010 gets a bath and a working starter!

Had to get a new starter for the 5010, now I can move it a little easier. Time to power wash all the years of grime away.

[@waggtech4883]

That’s one of those tinnitus cabs. After a day in the field… You can hear the transmission whine a month later.

[@ShainAndrews]

That's an understatement. All of those farmers were so damn hard of hearing later in life.

[@michaelosullivan1892]

What !!!!!!!☘️🇮🇪🚜

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

What ya'll do with a tinnitus cab is they make a special lead lined foam and aluminum foil cover blanket and the sound drops 50%. The whole cab needs treated with this covering for heat and sound.

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

A foaming cleaner on first and especially down in the cab center where the mouse nest was would do wonders.

[@robertmueller3355]

That is one of those cabs that you listen to it all day, shut it off at night and listen to it all night

[@randalcard888]

You are a man after my own heart. Back in the day when working for farmers up here in sask canada, i ran a 5010 jd many years pulling a cultivator and double disk plow. I broke hundreds of acers of vergin prarie over the years. Worst part was pickin all the rocks after. Now at 72..retired . I bought my own mf 1505 i use to plow the snow

[@randalcard888]

I also have restored old tractors in spair time 2 wd6s 2 wd9s..even a td6 crawler. Plus many others. Keep up the good work. Also made my own little tractor outta a putt putt eng.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Excellent! Looks like we have some stuff in common!

[@billyhaddock5540]

We see ur Cat Security is on the job! JD 5010 Tractor with the cabin will come-in handy in the winter-time..

[@williammatzek4660]

My first tractor was a 5020 row crop standard. At the time dad's power tractor was a 5020 wheat land special. His cab was a lot like the cab on your 5010 wheat land special. The Windows that hinge in the back catch lots of air. If you get rained out , that cab's nice to ride home in.

[@duanedale2505]

Drove a 5010 tractor with an Egging cab that had side windows same as front window.Had the same bend in the shift lever so you don’t hit your had on the windshield frame. Drove it for a farmer in 1970 then bought it in 1974 when I went farming in 74 . Traded it in 1977 for new 4630

[@user-co9jt9mj6c]

❤

[@charlieromeoh]

Looks worthy of new tires and a paint job !

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Yessir! Those will both be in its future!

[@erichernly2872]

I did say to install a air-conditioning. Good project for you..

[@America-First2024]

Awesome repair! And the ending was hilarious! 😂

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! 😆😆

[@iainpaton1865]

Hi friend you know your stuff when it comes to old tractors first class your green monster turned out no bad after a good wash. Please keep the great videos coming friend from Scotland 😊🎉🎉

[@briannelson4493]

I can see you getting many more years of work out of this tractor, as long as fuel costs don’t put you in the poor farm.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

If it’s as thirsty as my 7520 was it just might make me poor 😆

[@CaryGuyer]

JT, you do whatever you need to do in order to make things happen. In now times and days, no one is going to frown upon you for revamping things. You have an awesome channel and put out great content.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@rongrose3746]

What a great find !!

[@gleanerk]

Fired right up with the new starter! Good service and it’ll be a good tractor! Enjoyed watching JT !

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! I sure was pleased at how nice that new starter sounds in there😉

[@corerlt]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 How much was the starter?

[@mattcase1156]

Love big John! You should take a vote, cab or no cab!!!

[@derekadams729]

Hey JT. I was amazed before you power washed it. You. Are one clever guy to sus out the starting issues. Can't wait to see it when she's all painted up.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! I’m really excited about getting some paint on this one!

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 two questions is this your first John Deere? Also, is that a factory cab that’s on it? Big John is an excellent name for this tractor!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That is an egging cab, they were an aftermarket cab company back in the day. I’ve had 2 other Deere tractors over the years

[@corydriver7634]

Ok this one might need a little paint. The cab kinda grows on ya-at least it’s handy for getting in and out in tight spaces. Keep an eye out for used scaffolding on MP. I see it for reasonable prices all the time. A couple of sections bolted together, add some pneumatic tires and roll it out to pressure wash tractors or get up around the high spots on your combine. Roll it back alongside the barn when you’re not using it. I’ve even seen guys bolt them to old running gear or hay racks so the can tow them where they need it. Yup, you can even use them for what they were intended…working on the side of a building. 😂 Can’t wait to see this one doing field work. 👍🏻

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! I’m excited to run it too!

[@coyotiess]

It needs some green on it!

[@eddiebaughman2809]

Always loved the the 5010 and 5020. Great tractors

[@genelegear5418]

Leave tye cab, why tale it off.....I enjoy your program....Thanks

[@jimlong527]

She is a beauty, give her a service & take her to the field.

[@parkersposts]

This was a great way to start my morning. Always fin watching you work! I’m almost done restoring my 1955 John Deere 70LP, it’s been a fun project and I already want to do another.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

It’s an addiction 😆

[@teresadroessler9872]

Great video,best thing you can do 12 volt system,my starter repair shop told me that the person at Deere who put 24 volt system on in the 60 s should have been fired

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Agreed!

[@gregorywilliams3769]

I like watching new ways to getting things going !

[@karlfischer1011]

7:52 instant gratification here. I've encountered gas tractors and modern cars that don't start this good! Came back to watch this moment to start my day on a positive !

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😊. She’s definitely a great starter for an old tank lol

[@chadtosh6831]

Wasn’t tight enough in the cab as it was, then fluffy comes to visit. Too bad she won’t pull those wires through for you. Lol 😆

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right! I’m just glad she still shows up to work😆

[@boe4448]

JT, You have some nice classic equipment on your farm. That JD series tractors were built to last. Boe

[@arthurjennings5202]

I agree with you. Scrap the cab. These tractors did not come with air conditioning, or air filter pressure cabs.

[@mgrillo2863]

Dang! nice joe dirt reference, love your humor.

[@michaelmcconnell7958]

Try some rust desolver on your rusty paint and it ought to bring it back nicely. I’ve seen some Oliver collectors do this on old rust stained paint and it works wonders.

[@LolaBgcps]

Fluffy really did say No.

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@rod5262]

A very original 63 model, the only year to have the door with the service cards. I never thought I’d see one with the cards still in it and readable

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video JT :) yes wire up starters, Generator to Alternator plus Batteries types and Key ignition switch to also gauges on diagrams in shop manual or owner's manual to or internet to read! Plus sure fun skill do and I done lots makes also models plus years of vechiles even tractor to! I bet enjoy a task and tryouts to!

[@jtetra]

Some super clean or simple green type degreaser will help that come out better and a steam gen would help immensely

[@whiteout1962]

Death to that aftermarket cab! LOL

[@CircleTFarms419]

Great video , you squeezed right in no problem 😂

[@robertpruitt8919]

I miss mine

[@johnstegen999]

awesome video. Love the John Deeres. Love to see it painted and refinished. My dad always had JD's on his dairy farm except for his Farmall BN.

[@stevemccoy8138]

It's nice that fluffy came out to help. 😅

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Sometimes she checks on me. 😉

[@trev583]

Should have squirted some Super Clean under that dash and then pressure washed under there. Super Clean is amazing on that caked on grease and oil.

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Nice job 👍 Tractor looks better without the cab.😀

[@michaelparker4598]

12v was a smart move way cheaper those 6 v battery get expensive fast

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That’s for sure! Them 6v batteries are more $ than 2 blemish truck batteries

[@rudycarlson8245]

6 V batteries are not cheap!

[@rodneyshuler6655]

Nice cleaning job JT. It was great to see Fluffy again also.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

She comes to check on me from time to time 😉

[@kurtreinhardt6789]

Great idea switching it over to 12v- tin work is nice and straight as well- will make the painting go alot quicker- once again awesome find JT

[@sheshe6834]

I think it would look pretty good with a chrome straight pipe, if it’s not too loud, of course.

[@thevox1075]

You’re going to need to buy some more ground to farm with all these beasts! Neighbors had a 5020 stock with factory cab, and a 5020 with a Cozy Cab that had a 7520 head, pump, turbo and intercooler on it. That one was a monster. Had 30.5x32’s on it.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That was practically a 6030 at that point!

[@660r2003]

pretty cool how to make those cables nice idea!, that thing is a tank, needs duals asap! lol

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! It’s a great way to go!

[@michaeloedy1568]

TGIF! Great way to start the weekend.

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

Looks like an old salty ship wreck! Kewl tractor! Kewl channel! Almost 11k subs! Takes a lot of work to get there. Hoping I see that one day. Keep up the good work!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

You have a new sub now 😉. I’ll get watching

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 hey thanks man! That’s awesome!!

[@Englishpatriot106]

Another great vid jt 😃it just came up as I was sitting down for my lunch break 👍👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! Glad I could join you for lunch 😆

[@jerryjennings4504]

Nice tractor

[@allenhanus6118]

I'm with you, I think it would look better without the cab.

[@mchl8]

Interesting cab like the audio pickup n the cat had to make an apoeriance.

[@brocluno01]

So I know it's just my paranoia, but I'd run the 1-Wire through a CAT oil pressure switch. Not hooked to anything unless the engine is running. The CAT switch can handle 60 or 70 amps OK, so no big deal. Peace of mind if the alternator starts to leak internally, etc. Other than that, you are right on target. Re-wire that beast and add more light. LED bar lights high up. No draw to speak of, but plenty of light for early morning, evening and night work 😁

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Good call. I will look into that

[@AdamAdam-vy1pe]

I agree with you. Get rid of the cab 😂

[@richardnorthern6945]

Just like the key switch I use to rewire my tractor's 24volt to 12 volt big improvement😊

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

It’s all about simplicity 😉

[@The1gamer35]

Nice John Deere

[@jeffcongdon4469]

Sweet ole tractor

[@robertcheatham2891]

Cool find it should be fun to play around with

[@davidfist7801]

It's a really nice tractor, but it would look so much better if you painted it.

[@chrisnance3852]

Looks good

[@karlfischer1011]

Oh no the patina. There goes the market value!😂

[@karlfischer1011]

I would have washed it before installing a new starter...reduce the water intrusion in working electrical.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I tried not to get the new starter too badly

[@stuartfletcher3997]

Please leave the cab on it,s different which makes it cool.

[@motoelevated4160]

Definitely going to use your wiring tips at some point. Great video.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Please do!

[@matthewheinze1231]

Man that is awesome!!!

[@prevost8686]

👍appreciate the content!

[@ryanduren2739]

Good video

[@johnfugate3432]

That's a bigger tractor than I thought it was I would have trashed the 24 volt system to do looks good thanks for the video

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

You bet!

[@randallvos]

As a Deere person, the 24 volt system was not one of their better ideas. We converted our 4020 after the starter failed and fried the entire electrical system, tractor was much more reliable after that.........

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@spike3082]

Yea most of the old Quality Farm and Fleet stores near me are either TSC or something completely different or demolished

[@jeepanimal2943]

Stretch, who used to be Chuckie2009 I believe, always believed, on an older tractor, just remove ALL the witring, and start all over. I can undderstand why. After buying and repairing many vehicles, sometimes, you just cant make sense of someone else's hackery. So, with the systems all being fried, and or mouse eaten, you're right on the money JT, just rip it all out, and start fresh. You need one or two power feeds, a bunch of switches, a good ground, and yer done. Don't forget newer gages. An extra wire here or there, fer stereo and power booster, and maybe interior lighting, mood or other, and some decent power for some good to better quality fender lights, a new plug and play fuse panel, and yer done. Rewired, safe and reliable. Paint wise, we all know what yer gonna do. Paint job is coming. Bring it on!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! You have it all nailed perfectly! 😉

[@edwardking2217]

Looks good JT

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@paulnelson7129]

Even though the cab supporters swayed your decision, that tractor would look really nice with a vintage JD rollgard canopy.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I agree!

[@pippaul4279]

Where's coc ? .dragging the chain abit 👌 .keep working 💪

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Engine kit just showed up last night!

[@dannyscott1159]

Sitting here drinking my morning coffee when your video dropped its good way to start off the day . How's the international 4166 coming along

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Slow but making progress. Hope I will have it home soon

[@dreamfarmer6413]

I would tan write that cab

[@dreamfarmer6413]

Tannerite! Stupid spell corrector!

[@malcolmgreenhill4955]

I've operated a 4020 years ago and she was a pleasure to work with. Your jd is a beauty, but that cab would definitely have to go. You have a really interesting channel , thanks for sharing your machinery, I appreciate it.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Thanks!

[@rzl07375]

What part of Michigan are you in? Looks like Saginaw Valley area? Theres a farm here in Durand that has Masseys, they look nice but they just sit outside I hate to see them just in the weather like that. Two pretty big tractors with cabs and a Massey combine, makes me think the old timer is to old to farm anymore or maybe passed away. Always think of this channel when I drive by, keep up the great work love seeing you keep the old beasts alive.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I’m a little north of the Saginaw valley. I don’t get around Durand very often, but that’s interesting. Wonder if they’d sell any of them

[@rzl07375]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 If you ever wanna take a drive to see let me know I'll message you their location.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I’ll keep that in mind. Thank you!

[@robertclark4929]

Some Purple Power c,leaner wil,l remove that oxidation.

[@rayscrafield2106]

Being an 81 year old city boy, I have to ask what might be a silly question. How do you determine which tractor to use for any particular job? I realize there are different size and power rated units but which one do you use for which tasks? Any simple explanation?

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I use the big 4x4s when I need a strongest pull with most traction. Chisel plow, field cultivator, ect. The mid size for the disk, and the smaller cultivator and planting. The smaller ones just for utility projects

[@rayscrafield2106]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 Thanks, that makes perfect sense. I realize you have a hobby of fixing up old tractors but do you now have more than you need for actual farming?

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I have lots of overkill lol

[@bigd9260]

The cab is ugly.... but..... Its around the same vintage as the tractor and has probably been on since new. From a collectable standpoint I say keep it on. Cab looks straight and in good shape. Just one trip in the winter or in the pouring rain you will wish you had that cab. From a functional standpoint.... I say keep it on.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

It would serve the purpose. It does have some broken glass, but I’m sure I could get a glass company come make something work in it.

[@denniscolston9544]

i would dump the cab its ulgy it would be cool tractor with out

[@michaelhuffer9966]

JT POWER wash all in side 😅😊😊

[@paulprillwitz9901]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@cynthiatrombley4325]

Great video, JT! What did you use on the window? That stuff cleaned it up really nice!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Just some ammonia glass cleaner f rim my auto parts store. Don’t actually remember what it’s called 😆

[@canvids1]

I really enjoy watching you bring the old tractors back to working order. In another video I was going to suggest you getting a clip on mike because when you are away from the camera we can't hear you. In this video you are wearing one, then farther on in the video you took it off. We can't hear you when you don't wear it. Thank You.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I do my best. I use two phones and I can only tie my Mike to one at a time

[@Zbar9ranchMontanaranch-pi4wn]

Don’t pull the cab because you can’t find pictures or anything on the rear entrance cabs

[@user-ve7zv8wh7x]

Take the cab off and put on a ROPS.

[@HerveChesneau-bb7qt]

Hello jt maybe the 66oo combine have same pièces for 5010

[@edmikula9637]

Paint don't seem that bad. Use that old tractor wax on it, it'll shine like an old mans head.

[@LolaBgcps]

Lol

[@mattthomas3207]

get you a gallon of fastball degreaser off the internet or local chemical store put it in gallon sprayer and spray when machine is dry let it soak 5 minutes you won't believe what it takes off looks brand new after you wash it off

[@ronzezulka6646]

Hey JT,,,is this tractor considered a Wheatland model? Saw the rounded fenders. How's the 4166?

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

4166 is going slow as ever. It’s safe where it’s at for now. I believe that is a wheat land. Has the round fenders and all 😉

[@ronzezulka6646]

@jtsbarnngrill6873 Thought it looked like it. Cab was an after thought add on. Looking forward to the 4166 project. And gunslinger in the stable.

[@allenhanus6118]

How much do you want for the tractor as is?

[@staceyhepburn3201]

You sir, need a work shop. 😊

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Fast forward to the last 3 ish vids… It’s in the works 😉

[@Gooter-DtM]

I see someone got a few cords of firewood delivered. When do we get a splitting and stacking video? And a chainsaw rehab video!?!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😆, well, if I could find an old John Deere chain saw….

[@robertclements7835]

What was a 5010 rated horsepower wise? 150? Hp

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

121 actually. Not a bunch of Hp for a tractor that size

[@mikewieggers6337]

JT, you should paint Big John Massey red and keep the JD decals and calling it Big John. In fact, you should do that to Little John also...just for the YT haters. LOL Cheers! Keep up the great work and content!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I like it! 😆

[@kenmazer9481]

👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻