BIG BUD Divider Box Got HOT! But Why??

Last season the divider box got unusually hot while pulling a land roller. Could a bearing be going bad? Or was it just friction of oil from the chain spinning?
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[@WelkerFarms]

Thanks for watching! More BUD repairs coming!

[@user-og9hd2sj8z]

Looking forward to the big Bud repairs. Thanks.

[@mikebarbacovi9851]

Great video as always !

[@MrNaylorchristopherl]

Never ceases to amaze me what you all can do mechanically on those buds.

[@fabianferreira3517]

Run pro long afmt oil additive in it it’ll cut the temps way down it’s an anti friction material we run in in our semi rear ends it cut the temps down almost 50 degrees we even run it in our John Deere rotary swather cutter bars and the wobble gear box on our sickle swathers !

[@spotzdadd]

The editor Mr Levi buyers does not get enough credit for what's going on on the screen the music at the 40-minute Mark had so much more to what's on the screen. Besides the content which is always good the editing adds a lot to this especially if you videos back call Montana good stuff Mr Byers

[@JimGeib]

My Dad worked with me on the ranch until his age of 78. The last job in the shop we were installing ceramic seal in a 6" pump. We finish the job and he asked if he could retire. Of course Yes was my answer, he pasted 4 years later. It is so cool to see your Dad in the shop with his sons enjoying and teaching the next generation. Keep it going and God Bless .

[@stevedibiase728]

Good for him admitting to you he was just tired and hurting, you would have felt much worse had he collapsed in the shop one day and passed then you would blame yourself "did I push him too hard should have insisted he quit working" I pretty much quit working before he did at 74 knew that was it for me getting old sucks but we all get there and much sooner than we expected don't take long to get old......

[@terenceblanchette9059]

My Father worked with me into his mid 80's. Was a great time, he's been gone since 1994. When I am working in my shop I still see him doing things in my mind. We had a good time together.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Great answer to your dad!

[@QuintinBeukes2841]

God bless you...

[@michaeladams8532]

Must have been quite a moment between you two that day. One you won’t forget

[@davidduma7615]

It's so inspiring to see you all working together. Bob, you must be very proud of your sons.

[@kb7722]

After seeing Nick work on the pin, I was glad to see Legarms work on the gearbox . 😂

[@poochie3275]

Only the Welkers can make doing these kind of jobs working on a tractor interesting. Was sad when it ended.

[@michaeldouglas1243]

I miss the old days of working on the farms with my grandpa and his brothers. They r all gone now but i kept a lifetime of memories and useful knowledge in the shop from those fellas.

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Nice to see the repairs in the shop on the Big Bud. Not sure I could have videoed working in our shop with my dad when we were farming, he had a temper and threw tools. I still miss farming, dad calmed down quite a bit as he got older. It’s amazing how heavy that Bud is built. I’m surprised that the drop box didn’t have an oil cooler on it. Thanks for the Videos, nice to see the family keeping the Bud field ready.

[@Rumblestrip]

Nice to see this old girl gettin some love. Cool watching her work. Been a long while since ive seen a cork seal myself... The ones that usually throw me for a loop are leather, or even more rare, felt...

[@WelkerFarms]

Wow leather, that is cool!

[@Rumblestrip]

@@WelkerFarms got one or 2 on my 1947 Ford 2N. The piston that lifts the three point arms also has a leather ring.

[@dominicdahlheimer6861]

It sure looked like the "big kid" was enjoying the ride with the little kids-- --you gotta love it!

[@warrendemars]

@@WelkerFarmsI think some of the seals on my 1944 Case SC are leather.

[@korbinsimdon367]

Thank the Lord, Legarms wasn’t anywhere near that pin on that Bud. Thank you for your sacrifice, Nick

[@leonardpeters3266]

Always nice to see level headed fellas putting their brains to work.

[@johnsebar7807]

No mechanic experience here but can watch you for hours sorting out and solving the problems. Golly the lath tips, no long sleeves and cut off the hoody strings, wonder how many caught those. After that made me a bit anxious watching you both on it. Really admire how you can keep all the "older" equipment running. Stay safe, looking forward to you harvesting a record crop this summer.

[@philipchamp594]

Is lathe a groove proper machining term. ?

[@davidelliott5843]

“Turning a groove” is proper.

[@terriellis5145]

The best part of the video was you two ⚒ with your father and he and the grandkids having a ride behind the Big Bud!! That is definitely classic and unique!!!God bless your family lol from Ne Ms T Ellis 😊

[@samhanson5554]

There… That only took about 5 minutes! 😅😂 You’re one awesome dude, Nick! 👍😊😎 (to get that spherical bearing out)

[@WelkerFarms]

😁

[@johngreydanus2033]

Not sure if was just a lack of grease or that bearing needs to be bigger / stronger due to the sheer size of Big Buds, and the resulting load force applied, I mean that has to be constant and repetitive strain right there. Probably best to simply replace on a yearly basis or engine hours maybe?

[@WelkerFarms]

@@johngreydanus2033 we do daily greasings but at 53 years old and lots of stress and dust I think it finally failed. The other side was wore too.

[@johngreydanus2033]

Well, be sure to put it on the schedule for your son to check it out it out in 2074 @@WelkerFarms

[@mfreund15448]

@@johngreydanus2033 Grand sons!

[@samuel_towle]

Hey Scott, I watch a British Engine build channel called Barum Engines as well. When they are pressing parts like liners into engine blocks they will use two pieces of round bar at 90 degrees between the ram and the spacer blocks. They swear it helps the parts to self center / self align and compensates for any variations in resistance. Just thought I would mention it.

[@georgebeard6886]

Glad there was no traction problems pulling the sled with the family on it. God bless. Have a great day

[@michaelcheslock7866]

Love the ending,all the kids having fun!!!!❤❤

[@pdrphil8159]

A magnetic based drill would be the perfect tool for removing that pin... I worked in heavy industry for 30 years & the torch was often the preferred method , but all to often it bugars the equipment.

[@WelkerFarms]

Would have loved to have a magnetic drill! We need to get one but wow they are pricey.

[@mowerjeff8990]

Buy one from vevor@@WelkerFarms

[@jeffreykielwasser3637]

​@@WelkerFarmscheck vevore,they have em

[@SouledOut357]

them Welker's nipped that Bud..right in the Bud. now i know what nipping Bud is all about. thank you Welker's.

[@michaeladams8532]

Lathes are handy Was glad you both spoke of being careful. It happens to fast. Working in a machine shop you learn safety is a must. My best to you all

[@jean-robertbourbonnais6279]

Awesome guys !!!! The whole family on the farm .. getting stuff done .. and taking time to LAUGH and ENJOY LIFE !!! ❤️👍👍CHEERS to you ALL !! from Québec 🇨🇦👍

[@user-gv1ht6qk9p]

You guys are awesome very intelligent in mechanics a very good Farmers enjoy watching your videos I hope you both enjoy your houses and tell your dad God bless God bless all your families

[@wallysprint]

38:37 "we pretty much did what we needed to do for the LITTLE Bud" XD XD

[@budprine1591]

Grandpa with the grandkids. Memories they will have forever!!!

[@billireland2029]

Sliding behind a Big Bud. Ya don't see that every day!! LOL

[@deltonwatts9726]

Thanks for sharing the Big BUD repair...Blessings

[@dptp9lf]

Great how you guys replenish the old and take care of the new(kids)... wasn't sure if that little Bud had the power to pull the sled LOL

[@user-kb6kw2me2j]

Scott and Dad really know how to get it done and have fun !

[@garymieser1234]

Great to see Grandpa having fun keep serving The Lord

[@UncleManuel]

A seal that leaks oil: Welker Farms: "Okay, time to investigate why it's doing that!" Vice Grip Garage: "Let's pretend I didn't see that!" 😁😜🤟

[@mattstrohmeyer5839]

Pretty cool with the speedy sleeves. What a chain box! Now let's see a 20 row plow behind that beast.

[@gerardmccarthy2432]

You will appreciate the final 3 mins of that video with your father and kids for years to come.

[@Buck1954]

I like How "Slim" stays active. And the sleigh ride was fun! Watching that yoke in the lathe was terrifying.

[@timothybailey7118]

I never grow tired of torches, big hammers, lathes, and impact wrenches. Oh, and I’ve been vindicated since most of my equipment has JB weld somewhere.

[@gregfemrite3150]

Car hood behind the tractor was one of my favorite things to do on the farm as a kid 👍👍👍👍

[@dennislamers986]

"Eggactly" a yolk issue. Great video guys. So goid to see your dad is so willing to take the sled ride.

[@WelkerFarms]

😁 👌

[@billymoad]

Now that's what I'm talking about being pulled around by a big Bud on a sled ride looks so fun and cool 😎😎😎

[@danielkennedy1524]

What a great video! Thank you Gentlemen!Can not wait for the next one! Big bud rides again!

[@anneoreilly4900]

CLEAN THE SHOP, Legarms! I sure enjoyed this one!

[@WelkerFarms]

😂 Thanks for watching

[@That_ole_Dodge]

Love a Bud repair video. Y’all need some coveralls with that channel logo on the back of them.

[@patrickburgmeier7902]

Nick and Scott, on that fused pin, take a kids crayola crayon, and heat the pin and bushing up, and melt the crayon around the pin and the melted crayon wax will be drawn into and around the pin and bushing, like soldering copper tubing. Works on frozen bolts too. Bet your thinking about getting seeding, with this mild winter. Bob I'd been scared to with Nick driving lol

[@LaurieBednar]

I'm not sure Grampa was enjoying the 'sleigh' ride. LOL

[@mtcelticharper]

I now live in Scott's trailer (I'm his sister), and I was trying to take a nap then. A tractor kept slowly roaring by my window and I got irritated, and finally looked outside. Then I saw what they were doing, and burst into laughter. Life on Welker Farms! 😂

[@BWYinYang]

Never too old for some 'sleigh' ride.

[@miachelandcarolynkerschiet2730]

Bob you're one blessed man to be able to work side by side with your boys

[@ohioplowboyhawk6738]

The drop box looks just like the one on my TR6 Wagner. Good video guy's

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Love to see pic of the wagner. We are still waiting to get at our tr4 wagner.

[@lynnschantz9185]

Thank you sirs for bring a smile to this 72 year old grandma.

[@TheBest-ob1kj]

Love watching you guys all working together Love the Big Bud and the little Bud pulling the family sliding!!around the yard!!

[@djmips]

I love that - Put your hand up if you were scared. 🤚- puts his own hand up. hahaha. Looked fun though!

[@djreese1885]

Hooray a new Welker Farms video!!!! My favorite time!! God bless 🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@RonMcwhirter]

I appreciate fact that you both repair what needs fixed instead of buying new. My dad always said thats the differece between a true mechanic and a wanna be mechanic. Anyone can replace a part a real mechanic can fix it.

[@mingthemerciless6855]

Enjoyed the family sleigh ride...

[@BMPTtruckandtractorpulling]

We love big bud!! Seen it test the sled at the MAC Trailer Winter Nationals last year!

[@user-dy3dj9nm7s]

Nice work guy's. It's about time for pops to take us on another road trip, i really enjoy those. Y'all take care.

[@jeremymullen5378]

🔥great work guyzz.. big bud deserves all those repairs, good for nother 3000 hrs 🔥👊🔥🏍🔨⚙️🚜

[@larrydavidson3402]

What a great family the Welkers are. Father and sons working together, doesn't get any better than that.

[@lewisgeyer1440]

Anytime we can see the "little" Big Bud is a great. Seeing how you made the repairs is very entertaining (because I don't have to do the work).

[@jarrettfullerton2580]

Buds have such simple, logical design, with easy repair parts. Modern tractor would have electronics, tiny proprietary parts and surely only a tech could fix it and surely a software update etc. this is far superior in my mind

[@wayoutwest4944]

Sledding looked like fun for everyone, especially for grand pa.

[@TheSeastar19]

Those old Big Bud are actually nice to work on, simply laid out and plenty of room to move

[@philfehring9611]

You can press the speedie sleeve on while the epoxy is still fluid. It will fill the void, and wipe off what it doesn't need. Regards from Phil downunder.

[@thelyders]

that’s how I do it too. much faster and easier.

[@wonderinggrump3893]

Love watching your postings. Farm boys rock!

[@jcmate1692]

These are the memories your family treasure. loved the clip

[@chunkychambers1530]

Never been this early before! I’m gonna grab some popcorn and see how the big bud is doing!!

[@WelkerFarms]

Right on! Lots of butter!

[@BWYinYang]

Sprinkle some ranch dressing on popcorn.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I imagine the boys grew up in the shop w/ you Bob & you’re a great teacher.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

They did. Greetings Christy

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

@@RobertWelkerFarmerBob I’ve been thinking about you. I asked u awhile ago about wheat prices w/ the war in Ukraine. You said Ag is a global market. As u prob know the EU farmers are protesting all over Europe & why. On top of the ridiculous regs, prices, etc the market is flooded w/ cheap 🇺🇦wheat bc the EU/WEF dropped all the regs, local farmers can’t compete. Is that what’s causing the drop in grain prices here too? The Gateway Pundit had an article a few weeks ago about a think tank as part of the “inflation reduction act” recommending the same restrictions & regs on our farmers. I don’t understand where 🇺🇸is in all this.

[@scotthawkins1538]

Awesome Family video, working and playing together ❤️This is the way everyone should grow 🙏🤗

[@gopurdue02]

I remember my uncle taking us for tractor sled rides when I was a kid. Good memories!

[@kennyw6932]

Seeing you pull your youngin's with Grandpa on that old cushion/sled takes me back to the late 40's and riding on a scoup shovel behind our 1941 Farmall M. Of course there were the turns that prove a little chancy often resulting in a tumble across the snow but to a six year old it was fun. God Bless.

[@edtoebes]

That rear original seal was leather. It was made when Chicago Rawhide seals were actually made with rawhide. CR seals are now just like every other seal.

[@Go_Magpies]

Great work boys and Dad,by the way Nick do not forget the safety glasses when grinding 😮.

[@d-routdoors9055]

When is Bob finishing cleaning the shop celling? Lol! That sled ride looked like fun!!

[@andrewberg7489]

Suggestion for you Scott. I would use red loctite in place of the silicone under the speedy sleeve. The loctite will seal and fill the gaps. Silicone stays ply able and could work out.

[@charlesroer972]

U joints in work position under full load . Not enough offset angle . So needle bearings don’t swarm . Over time will cause indents in crosses . Since u can’t change the angle . Just use best grease moreys worked very well . Didn’t heat harden and stayed viscus . Won’t let water in or wash out. . Good job on bud ready for more acres . Thanks for fly on the wall view !

[@jasonhastings5538]

Scott CLEAN THE SHOP!!!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@henryg683]

So great seeing Gpa going on the sled ride with his grandchildren and it’s great that you guys have such footage of it to watch in the future to remember those great times he had with them!!!

[@markreetz1001]

Great video guys. Great fun going for a sled ride Bob!! Every buddy was doing was doing something!!

[@emidiozaini5261]

Always great to watch someone else's fix stuff. Snow there, hot and wet here

[@benjohnson1082]

I pull my boys on sleds behind a 76 year old Oliver, but you Welkers take it to the next level with the Big bud!

[@stuartroland9605]

Great team work on the little bud.🤣🤩👍👍

[@69dblcab]

Needle bearing (IE U-joints) need to move. IE rotary motion. The nearly straight shaft arrangement in the tractor causes them to run in a very small area. So the load is not spread out as intended. The other problem this causes is the grease/lubricant does not get moved around by angular change during rotation. That is why most drivelines have small angles from dead straight. The other probability is as Bob mentioned the old grease set up in the bearing side away from the grease fitting stopping grease flow. But it appeared that grease was visible at the near side bearing. Most mechanics understand that grease and oils will take the path of least resistance and just squirt out only one seal. So we stop putting more grease in the joint. This application looks like it could benefit from grease fittings in each cap and plug the cross passages. The u-joint design and low cost lead to it being used somewhat inappropriately. Yes it works, but it has limits. The whole tractor has likely exceeded its design lifetime. Mr Harmon designed a heck of a machine.

[@rogersmart9380]

This u-joint changes angle when ever the tractor steers. And the term “ design life” is not used when your farming

[@troyfortune4124]

Nice work boys! It’s fun to watch you guys work on equipment together.

[@jeffvansickle5168]

Looks like a lot of precision guess work WELL DONE! Farmers have always been on the cutting edge of engineering marvels.

[@russellgilson4072]

You've captured the true spirit of a family working side by side for a common goal! Interesting video, wish your family a great season for your crops going forward!

[@user-kf9fv1qj9u]

Great video LegArms Nick and Bob

[@philipfleming3546]

Very much enjoy your work and videos, keep pumping them out. God Bless Need to get some gouge rods to burn through those pins.

[@WelkerFarms]

Never used one before but if it works better than this messy torch I'm all for it!

[@jeffreykielwasser3637]

​@@WelkerFarms Andy at farming fixing and fabricating bought an oxy Lance to burn out pins on a dump body,check the videos

[@jimpolk]

Grandpa's favorite part of the sled ride? When the tractor stopped 😅

[@SK_2019]

Rock Island IL-- Davenport Iowa Government Bridge (1850's bridge is 12 hp gas motor!) Mississippi River Dam and Lock 14....

[@gringoLivinginbrazil]

Your hoodie string comment is so important. My uncle was grinding corn and the auger drive shaft caught his hoodie string. Thankfully it was a slow turning shaft but he couldn't get his hoodie all the way off and it wrapped partially around his arm just below his bicep. It damaged the nerves and it took over a year before he could actually move his fingers and hand. He kept working it and eventually got full mobility back. NO HOODIE strings around pto's or rotating objects!

[@michaeltablet8577]

Awesome to watch you all work together. I got to work with my Grandpa. I'll never forget his last words. He said: Hey boy, are you still holding the ladder?

[@rust1n0ut7060]

Time to put those Buds in a museum.

[@WelkerFarms]

We will in about 50 years

[@SPUDHOME]

The lateral slop in that shaft, repaired with a seal, and speedy sleeve. I have always found seals prevent oil from leaking around a shaft. Bearings prevent lateral play.

[@joecarlson6428]

Is there any such thing as a little repair on a Big Bud? The three of you, as a team, do amazing work. Be safe and God Bless.

[@johnsloan386]

Your dad and mom raised some amazing kids. Your knowledge shared by all of ya'll is amazing and very enjoyable to watch.

[@joepiker]

Good job with the Speedy Sleeves. I have used them before, with good results, but never knew to build out the old surface that way. Nice to see yo and your dad workin' together like that!

[@maxpuppy96]

I don't care what anybody says, they can laugh all they want at JB Weld, it has got me out of some bad situations that are still holding from 10 years ago.

[@BattlestarCanada]

These BigBuds are quite an impressive machine for their day. Very well built.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

YOU GUY'S ARE AMAZING TO WATCH ans Dad with Grand kids on sled is awesome...Thanks to all of you and GOD BLESS TO ALL👍 Old F-4 Shoe🇺🇸

[@deandauner3255]

Big Bud magic. Been waiting for you to be back in the shop with those awesome tractors. Your finesse while showing the work is good for all to watch. God Bless You All

[@andersisacson8262]

If you ever get tired of being a farmer Scott (not likely), you would be an excellent teacher in heavy equipment repairs. Students would love your approach instead of dusty academics. 👍👍💪💪👍👍

[@louanderson1264]

Great video and the repair work was fascinating, but the best part was the kids riding on the sled with Grandpa. Keep the great videos coming!

[@kevinnorlien2983]

Good job getting the pin out without wrecking the arm and cylinder, love your channel you guys rock

[@thomasmcwhorter7822]

I love how nonchalantly you say Little tractor. Lol

[@Ed_in_Md]

Andy at Farming, Fixing and Fabricating had a similar problem. I don’t remember the name of it but he had a torch like thing that cut a hole straight through a pin that was about six inches in diameter.