Bought an Abandoned Massey Tractor - Will it Run?

This Massey Ferguson turf tractor has been sitting for years. Will it run and drive?
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[@WatchWesWork]

GoPro strikes again! Had to start over with the edit. Enjoy! If you're passionate about saving obscure island based tractors check us out on patreon - patreon.com/WatchWesWork

[@aserta]

If the GonePoo overheated, consider removing the battery from the unit, putting a dummy battery (fleabay, the usual places) and wire the dummy battery's wire to a hand holder with an integrated battery.

[@mobiousenigma]

thanks for the vids as allways! i dunno about the scruffy look for you ,are ya gonna commit to a full snack saver and chin warmer? as the owner of a full blown soup strainer i feel the need to make you aware you work with fire and rotating mechanical devices both of which do not play well with longer facial hair.

[@horstszibulski19]

@@mobiousenigma 😂😂😂

[@DanEBoyd]

@@aserta I've never dealt with a GoPOS myself, but when I use my phone to watch a livestream, I always plug it into the charger, and it stays at 100% and doesn't heat up - it will even charge it up fully if I start with a lower charge. I hate it when a streamer's phone or camera dies before their stream is supposed to be over. If GoPOS's have a jack for an external power source, I'd try using that.

[@benjaminsmith8058]

3W don't stop making videos that intro is what keeps me laughing all day long man !

[@computechguy2063]

Love seeing your dad. He's the kind of guy you just want to hang out with. Thanks for the great content.

[@Mitsubishigarage]

Just like eric him self!

[@1967250s]

This was a real treat. Lost my Dad 4 years ago, so nice to see your Dad still kicking. Best wishes to both of you.

[@johnphillips4342]

Completely agree, mine passed 24 years ago, and I still miss him every day.

[@kd5byb]

@@johnphillips4342 I feel ya - mine passed away 24 years ago also and think about him a lot. Especially in bringing up our son who never knew him.

[@JAF-pd9mw]

@@johnphillips4342 30 years for my pop in November. Not a day goes by I don't think about him. Usually with a smile. He was a funny guy and a hard worker.

[@mikespain8655]

Wes's father is getting around just fine. Enjoyed seeing you two working together.

[@mikeburdi3464]

@1967250s @johnphilips4342 @kd5byb @JAF-pd9mw, and to all of you that have lost your Dad or someone close to you that you loved and admired, my heart goes out to you. My condolences to all of you and may you find some comfort in remembering all of the good times you had. Peace and blessings to you all. 🙏🏼

[@butwait]

This felt like and old skool Wes video, but with the added twist of having your dad around. I love the videos where you bring forgotten relics back to life.

[@vhwft]

Hey his dads not that old to be called a relic hahahah

[@sageflat3734]

You are so lucky you get to work with your dad. Value these times. I miss my dad every day.

[@rsmith8646]

Same. I miss mine too

[@shaney2000]

And so do I my friend 😢

[@clutchSA]

I love your channel, love seeing your dad in your videos, you're a lucky guy to have a dad like him. Good luck on bringing that cute little tractor back from an early grave, it looks and sounds pretty solid.

[@greaniebeaniez3070]

VERY lucky to have a dad like that I get to have a dad thats always a debbie downer

[@AiMR]

@@greaniebeaniez3070 I feel your pain bro. Same here.

[@sakarambose12]

​@@greaniebeaniez30700😅 tr

[@TheBrookian]

Cherish these projects with your dad. I lost my dad to "the C19 word". I miss working on the farm with him... I never realized how much it meant to me at the time. I still have a bunch of his "projects" to work on but it's not the same without him.

[@rickl.7084]

Same here he was a master mason and damn good mechanic and I worked with him all of our years together. Most patient and educated person I knew. Now I fill the void by teaching my kids as best as I can and I'm glad he got to meet them both.

[@adamdnewman]

I will never forget my dad.❤

[@giggiddy]

​​@@adamdnewmanMe too brother. We simply don't have enough time with them. And my dumb-ass didn't realize how precious every moment was with my dad until it was too late.

[@jmistret419]

I have to say your videos are getting so much more entertaining. Great job

[@matthewgillies6936]

I ran one of those when I worked on a sod farm. Pulled a roller that would be used right before we cut it. Good little tractor, those floatation tires have very little traction. Thank you Wes.

[@hgj2019]

Maybe it would be accurate to say they have “gentle” traction, so as to not chew up the grass too much.😄

[@zstation64]

As a MF 135 owner with the same AD3.152 engine, they're a total PITA to bleed. Total nightmare, it's a good hour's worth of work sometimes. Never let it run out of diesel.

[@kaboom4679]

Those 2 letters are appropriate . Samuel L Jackson would definitely own one .

[@Likeaudio]

I enjoy watching Wes work - dad's are the best. I've never met a millennial that would give Mouth to mouth to a tractor fuel tank

[@jimthommes9740]

This type of video is what originally brought me to your channel! I still watch and enjoy your every day mechanic videos, but I do love the "Will it Run" style installments. Thanks Wes!

[@greggb1416]

Oh yeah, that will be a great running little tractor with a little bit of clean up & clean out. Love seeing the distinguished gentleman (pops) working with Wes. Thank you sir.

[@boomslang1118]

Back in the early 90’s, our high school had one of those with a huge reel mower behind it. They prepped the football field with it. Great video Wes!

[@robh.8214]

My grandfather was a MF mechanic in the 60’s and 70’s. I have a bunch of his old tools from back then. He enjoyed working on the old square bailers the most. Thank you so much for bringing the warm memories of him back for me.

[@rodneyhaymon1628]

Cherish days like that with ur dad. They are golden.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Fantastic video Wes and your dad is cool. I nearly fell of my chair laughing when he gave that fuel jug mouth to mouth but hey, it worked. That’s an awesome little tractor too. Cheers mate, Stuart 🇦🇺

[@thomas316]

You will note here the father-son enablement dynamic when purchasing old machinery. This is why addiction to buying money pits (old cars, motorcycle, tractors etc.) runs in families. Younger men will inevitably end up inheriting their father's projects leaving them the proud owners of rusting family heirlooms. "Dis was your grandfather's tractor," he'll one day say to a child completely bemused by an archaic bit of rusty machinery "never ran quite right." 😊

[@WatchWesWork]

Co-dependency.

[@Ronl53]

I always enjoy your videos and especially with your Dad. I also like the humorous spots that you are adding. I laughed right at the beginning when you stood there looking at the can of starting fluid but then took all you had on the shelf. Nice touch. May God bless you and yours.

[@j.hankinson7803]

Great father son project. Easy to follow what you were doing. Explanation not necessary. Thanks for posting.

[@JBlake-moon-shdo]

Love the bungee cord on your front license plate. 👌

[@WatchWesWork]

Only the finest.

[@johnoconnor9331]

nice to see you two helping each other as i lost my dad when i was 5 years old over 50 years ago

[@WatchWesWork]

Oh man. We have a good time.

[@tekvax01]

It's a cute little beastie! Nice recovery gents! Wes awesome to see your dad, and his friends; loved the old stories!

[@jeffreyyoung8727]

The dynamic dueo.none better!

[@mrben6573]

One of the few channels where I never skip through, I always watch the whole thing.

[@WatchWesWork]

Heh. I try to be efficient.

[@pinwizz69]

Definitely one of the funnest episodes of Watch Wes Work. As well as the longest one with his dad on camera. Definitely liked watching them working together and the commentary of the off camera guy added. Sure would love to see his Dad bring it to Wes's shop to work together getting it running real good and reliable.

[@Coinhunter-km4qo]

This was a wonderful video. For those of us who grew up working on cars and projects with our Dad, this brings back so many memories. I could watch videos of you and your Dad working on projects for hours. Thank you for this special treat.

[@bigredgreg1]

You drove a dead tractor onto the trailer and brought it home. Another “W” for Watch Wes Work! 👍

[@stucook8622]

Thanks for another great video Wes🐾🍺 Cool to see you and your dad working together.

[@charlesschneiter5159]

It's a real pleasure to watch you and your dad working in unison, with mutual respect and cordiality! What a team!

[@renem6441]

Working your Dad and you together brings amazing memories!! Thanks for sharing

[@I_M_Nonno]

Beginning of video was pretty funny. What is amazing is the depth of knowledge displayed here and these guys don't even think much about it.

[@AnitaHandy65]

The fuel tank strapped to the roof is comical, I love it

[@ScottDLR]

That was a hoot. My Dad wasn't mechanically inclined but he helped me put an eng in my car one time. That's one of the best memories I have of him.

[@aserta]

Adventures with Wes and Dad. :) Awesome!

[@thetoolman3]

I lost my dad decades ago. But this reminds me of working on projects with my dad when I was a kid. Thanks for sharing. Cherish every moment. I miss the pandemic traffic, too.

[@_EmptyBox_]

I think the part that surprised me the most was seeing the powerstoke for the first time in ages. You weren’t sure it would last another winter, but she’s still going strong apparently. Love watching the videos where you are problem solving on some relic - that moment where you’re not sure it’s history and you get to know the project always makes the video worthwhile.

[@FishFind3000]

With the cost of new trucks that ol girl is gonna stay running forever.

[@nunyabusiness3612]

Wes, we're lucky to watch you and Dad do this all together. Thank you for sharing the blessings and love 🙏🏾

[@richardwarfield7386]

seems like a win. 3 or 4 good tires, 66% cylinder operation, some brakes, leaking hydraulics, finicky fuel system, and overall it runs. what's not to like - thanks Wes

[@kevinbarry71]

I generally don't like the bring back from the dead videos; but I absolutely loved listening to you guys talking. More of that please.

[@lewisgeyer1440]

The extra "b-roll", music, different angles, extra editing, etc. are a great addition to your content. Keep it up.

[@larrybair8074]

Way to go Wes, you’ll never regret helping your dad.

[@g.bonkers7437]

Brilliant Wes.... Love watching you and your Pa working together 😁👍🏻👍🏻

[@thomaschristensen755]

You and your dad are farmers. That is the highest compliment I can give.

[@joegustin7158]

Nice To See You Help Your Dad Wes I Miss Mine 46 Years Ago Keep Up The Great Work

[@jafo9346]

Wes, my Dad would have been tickled to see you and your Pop working this through. God bless you both. Outstanding video!

[@troubleis5271]

Hi Wes, iit is really nice to see you and your dad working on this project- super cool. I bet you guys have some great stories. Loved the opening vibe as well.

[@tmscheum]

Less than 20 seconds into the video and I’m LMFAO😂! Wes is the best!

[@jimmeh213]

Reminds me of my apprenticing days working with the old fellas on site.

[@BY504A]

Love the father and son moment. Loved the video and glad that you guys got the tractor running.

[@adamdnewman]

It is always a pleasure to go on adventures with Wes and family 😂❤

[@seanbaumer6039]

Lost dad when I was a 20 year old punk. Its so cool to see you doing things together.

[@Hichamhasan]

Your dad is an adorable man, he knows what he's speaking about. Nice work as usual

[@dozerman53111]

Love your channel Wes. Your dad is one cool dude. You make a great pair working on things. You are a lucky man to still have him ! Just joined your patreon group. Keep up the good work bud

[@peteraitken6494]

Hi Wes was laughing the minute this started the music was brilliant hahaha your dad is a great man nothing fazes him he just gets on with it now I know where you get it from great moments to treasure and great video mate bringing these machines back to life take care and have a great week all the best to you the family and max 🔧🔧🔧👍👌❤️🚜🚜😀

[@ssh5757575757]

I love them old Massey Ferguson tractors!! The day I brought my MF 40 industrial loader home it had no brakes and when I unloaded it off the trailer the steering wheel came off in my hand!! Got her fixed up now and she does her job!! Good luck with your project!

[@WatchWesWork]

I think they came from the factory like that.

[@johnwatkins6822]

Cherish the time spent with your dad, even if it's just chatting while working on a project. Time well spent and sorely missed later in life. Great content as usual. Thanks for all that you do.

[@pablofederico1978]

Outdoor abandoned yellow equipment? Starting fluid? I thought this was diesel creek

[@kaboom4679]

To new and shiny for Diesel Creek . He only likes it a slight hint of paint on his finds , which are usually so old the Smithsonian won't take em .

[@jasonrowland1594]

Great video as usual! Love the vids with your Dad in them. He is such a cool old guy with a ton of experience!

[@dano9215]

Awesome. Love your dad while you can. These moments will stay in your heart for ever.

[@ameliamorgan2402]

Diesel Creek always taught me you're supposed to say "CONTACT!" just as trying to start, haha

[@tsparky236]

Father, Son working together is nothing better than that. Whether it is good or bad, family #1, thank you for another great video sir. Always looking forward to seeing them.

[@Zack-dm8ye]

Great video Wes! My father and I used to do the very same thing... Not just tractors but anything that burned fuel. Dump trucks, boats, and equipment mostly. You have a pretty good channel going on and I'm enjoying it. Keep it up and I will be waiting for the next one!

[@sunilyadavjeesunilyadavjee6373]

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[@TEAMVISKAT81]

personally I understood what was going on in your video, it's fun to watch you and your father work together, it always reminds me of me and my father. go on adventures and rescue an old car or tractor. good times

[@virtuestreams2616]

We still have and use one of these to mow our farmhouse lawn-they’re really nice in open areas. Love the recovery operation and that no fluids were left behind 🤣

[@richardluce775]

The bungi license plate restraint system. Classic👍

[@charleskile3769]

Great video Wes, I would give everything I own to do just one more project with my dad. You're good people doing good things!

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Really enjoyed this video with your father. Occasionally my father and I were able to work together like that, depending on his mood. If he was upset, part of my job was watching for flying tools. Farming is stressful at times and he mellowed out in his older age. Looks like a decent little tractor.

[@markmasters2701]

Nothing beats working with Dad. I remember those days and have passed it down to my boys and daughter. We work very well together. All 3 are engineers as well.

[@macgvrs]

I learned a lot about auto mechanics from my dad. He knew a lot of old school tricks. Great to see you and your dad working on projects together.

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Just the greatest channel 😊♥️

[@Poppi2006]

Son, someday this will be all yours. Dad

[@georgebeuselinck9255]

Nice video... I laughed when you chose 4 cans of starting fluid. Also, I laughed when I saw the bungee cord holding your license plate. No key, improvise. Fuel not flowing, adapt. Power steeing not working, overcome. Entertaining, as always!!!

[@larryalexander4833]

Wess brings back lots of memories. Me and two older friends use save old tractors and equipment all the time years ago. One passed away and I moved . Appreciate the memories.

[@jonbeels8969]

In Australia they have a Ether called start you bastard

[@virtuestreams2616]

Copious amounts of starting fluid and a battery pack-it’s going to be a good day!

[@JacobASwanson]

Rescuing old broken tractors is the best part of life, hope to see more on this project in the future!

[@jeepzea4559]

We love your videos. Your quirky sense of humor, ability to figure out problems, excellent drawings are great! Keep doing what you do! Thanks!

[@samcoolidge5988]

A comment for the algorithm!

[@jimpatnode4445]

I always get a kick out of your communication skills shared with your Dad. 👍

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Wes, solid revival and it looks viable with effort to reach full function! It's fun to watch you guys do the work without any fuss and bother! No explanation needed! Great video!

[@kennethmcdowall5219]

Your Dads cool ...

[@aceofheartz101]

I so appreciate all three engineers working in harmony you got me grinning 😂

[@Critt3er]

This brings back memories of the Ford 231 tractor I used to mow grass for the city with. Same size unit with skinny duall turf tires. So much fun to drive!! Thanks for all the great content!!

[@oldsilkhat7893]

As a fellow tech, I can sense the anxiety as you want to dive right in and diagnose instead of worrying about what kind of pump it has. Miss seeing these kinds of videos as that's what got me hooked on your channel many moons ago. Good work.

[@donaldpeterson9521]

Wes, your videos are always interesting. Having some experience in fixing engines, I can follow what you are doing. Neat to see the two of you working together, my Dad taught me what I know about engines as a kid at home. Spent my career as a teacher, kept my vehicles running, keep up the good work.

[@oldguy4833]

Hey Wes - experience an knowledge gets them running every time !! - You are so lucky to have your dad with you and you son is fortunate that he has his grand dad - enjoy every moment and cherish every memory !!

[@markbrown-us4xe]

It's nice to be able to show people the, We can go around that with this and end up driving it to the trailer. Many smiles from all your fans. We know your Dad is proud of you! Thanks Wes.

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I loved the discussion on which pump it is by father and son

[@AronGreen]

It was fun to watch this. It was these types of videos that originally brought me to the channel. It's really great to see you working with your dad too.

[@Shagnasty]

Great seeing you and your dad. Nice little tractor. Keep sharing all your videos. Thanks for the adventure.

[@MrWayneJohn1]

Those small tractors are more than worth their weight in gold. Everyone wants them but so many are in really rough shape. Looks like you've found a good one to 'restore'.

[@kevinsands6769]

I miss those days so much with my dad. Cherish those Wes. 😊

[@matthewadams7874]

I wasn't even 15 seconds in and when I saw you grab the pile of starter fluid I knew it was going to be a good one.

[@photodan24]

I don't remember ever seeing you happier than when you're working with your dad. Maybe he should visit your shop when you have to fix the worst junk.

[@chadhelmer3835]

That was fun, Wes. No issue following what's going on. The times spent with our Dad's are priceless.

[@dorsetfendtfarmer720]

It so nice to see you and your dad working together. Remind me of working with my dad. But unfortunately lost him in 2005. Keep up the good work 👍

[@45Deere9500]

Turbo power in-a-can! Thanks for the video. It was/ is fun watching the two of you work together.

[@jakemallory4239]

that rubber bungie holding on front plate LOL, rust belt living.

[@timkis64]

its great you can still work with your dad.i used to work with mine alot.i still miss him, but he's at a much better place since he passed away.enjoy his company wes, while you still can.the memories will last your lifetime.

[@russellschroeder7847]

Great video. I was able to follow along and it was explained well enough. It was neat watching you work with your Dad. Thanks Wes!