Color Blind Oliver Mows Hay, until it DOESN'T.

Ophelia, our tribute clone of the purple 1850 that Oliver made in the mid 1960s, is going to go to work mowing hay. Right up until things go wrong. The swear jar gets a workout in this one!
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[@bigun447]

You just made She Who Must Be Obeyed, The Supreme Household Commander, my boss for 58 years who taught me one week after we wedded that what is should always say in Yes dear, you are right dear, break a big smile. Juliet is going to the garden today to attack weeds with her cultivator. However, her stepmom, Estella, loves your video.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I'm glad it makes her approval! I have to give you credit for the inspiration of this video. Thanks!

[@bigun447]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris Thank you and happy birthday to Pop Randy. We went to the big garden and double-side dressed about 1,000 ft. of sweet corn with 32-0-5 fertilizer using our earth-way push planter with a beet disk to meter the fertilizer. Due to my damaged knee, the supreme household commander did most of the fertilizing. The garden was simply too wet for Juliet to work with her cultivator. Wish I was there to help get the mommy tractor back into action. We thought it was great when the 55 series went to the external pump but then the problem of the upper 3 pt. link flexing the hydraulic housing and causing the gaskets to walk out and start leaking oil down over the PTO housing. The cure was to increase the size of the bolts on the back of the housing.

[@lewisgeyer1440]

Happy birthday Randy!

[@zackvahlkamp3960]

Happy birthday Randy.

[@alanmcclorey8914]

happy birthday Randy

[@rogerburkholder7524]

I hope you had a good Birthday Randy.

[@dairyfarmmidwest1615]

Happy birthday grandpa. Hope it’s no to expense to fix

[@patrickmorgan3326]

It takes a confident man to own a pink tractor! By the way that is really good looking hay you’re cutting.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks.

[@davidtanner4020]

Just went through this with my 1850, fun job lol

[@chrisbayly6612]

great crop

[@WatchWesWork]

Pretty much sums up my hay experience. 20 minutes of work punctuated by 8 hours of repairs.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Can't forget that after a day of mowing yesterday, they have now added thunderstorms to tomorrow's forecast.

[@nellsonstout7001]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris my cousins who I help some haven’t even managed to get started yet

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

@@nellsonstout7001 I've been waiting for a weather window, and really want it done so I can go to the show in Iowa.

[@nellsonstout7001]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris *ideally* this coming week we’ll get somewhere but there’s rain chances every day. It’s gonna be a real teeth grinder

[@shawnmciver3943]

you have good taste in channels wes! never thought i would see you here

[@burningdinosaurs]

What happens in the shed... well, I guess ends up all over the internet nowdays lol! Luckily you didn't walk in while they had their side panels off! Does make me wonder about the PTO shaft plug gone missing 🤔 Dang, that stinks about the hydraulic pump. But it'll make for another great video for the Online Losey Informative Video Education Resource (OLIVER) channel! Happy Birthday, Randy! Thanks for the video!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I'm rolling that hay up right now. You'd think a pinkish purple cap would stick out in a hay field, but I bet it's in a bale by now. Love the acronym.

[@cesmith4566]

Howdy Burning Dinosaurs ,I thought we may have some little Olivers with Cummins in them! Lol

[@Adam_Poirier]

You better be careful leaving them in there with the door closed and the lights off Chris...Next thing you know you're gonna have a bunch of little Oliver 550s rolling around The yard and I don't think Herman and Ophelia can afford that right now with gas prices the way they are

[@Adam_Poirier]

Hahah! I guess I should've waited until the end of the video before I made that joke

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

Good morning Adam ☕☕☕ Dang tractors... Leave them alone together in the dark and look what happened 🤣😂

[@Adam_Poirier]

@@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin good morning! That's why you gotta leave the barn door open at night

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

@@Adam_Poirier no kidding.. and maybe a light on..

[@boe4448]

Happy Birthday Randy from Az

[@wags3016]

My old White 2-85 would lose fuel prime within 12 hours after sitting and sometimes would die all of a sudden on me (left me walking a time or two now I'm afraid to leave the shop with it :). It's been sitting in the shed un-run for awhile because I got tired of fooling with it, but I want to get it woken back up again. It would start back up and run after I bled the system outlined in the OM after it dies or sits overnight. I had changed the fuel filters, had the injector pump rebuilt, and am in the process of putting the little primer diaphram pump on new. My new lead theory is that I also have tried to re-introduce the "lower" fuel tank back into service. (grandpa shut the valve and stopped using it all together years ago) I ordered a new check valve, new shutoff valve, and the funky elbow hose that hooks into the lower fuel line, and I'm wondering if that isn't the place I really should be starting from when I get back into diagnostics. I also had bought brand new fuel caps, vented on bottom, non-vented up top. I'm reading guys online that have just thrown the check valve out entirely and it has worked for them, but I was wondering if I didn't install it backwards or something silly like that. I flushed and flushed with gas, vinegar, pressure washer, you name it, trying to clean that lower tank out but I've probably got some gunk still lurking around in that lower tank due to years sitting idle. Is there something else I need to be checking for or am I likely in the right area?

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

It sounds like you have a vacuum that is pulling fuel back out of the system. The big thing is, something has to take the place of the fuel that was in the pump, and that is air. So air is getting in somehow. I think you might be on the right track replacing the lift pump. That has check valves in it to keep the fuel going in the right direction, and they should keep the tank from sucking the fuel out. I'd still say there must be some kind of leak in the injection pump to let the air in. It could also be at the filters. Or that lift pump. Maybe you could rig up some kind of small fuel tank/container to run the tractor with for a short time. Then if it still gets air in it, you will at least know it is not the fuel tanks. Wish I could be more help, it's a head scratcher for sure.

[@wags3016]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris Well that sounds good that it could be the lift pump. Now that I think about it, I have my suspicions about the injector pump because I'm not so sure I didn't see a small fuel weep from off the back side of it after I'd put it back on. I think my filter body is in good shape and I've put all the goodies back on new that you're given with the filters to seal those up. I greatly appreciate the feedback and the help. This is the only Oliver/White I've ever been around, so I'm always learning as I go.

[@Adam_Poirier]

Happy birthday Randy! Thanks for mowing Chris's lawn haha

[@MrRollinCoal]

Happy birthday Randy! That was nice of you to mow the lawn!

[@kc8esc]

My 8 year old daughter was hanging out watching the beginning and was amused with the hearts above each tractor. Luckily she got bored and wondered off before the end of the video. I'm not ready to explain how little tractors are made! lol Keep up the good videos!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Lol. When a mommy tractor loves a daddy tractor...

[@bustersmith5569]

the 1850 is a gas tractor ??

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

It could be, but this one is diesel

[@ZekenStreak]

Happy belated birthday Randy!!

[@Dan-qy1rg]

That was a real funny opening dialogue with Ophelia and Hermann, I loved it. Hey Randy, that was nice of you to help out Chris with the lawn, a real nice Father-in-Law and happy birthday. The last one that you did with Gary's Juliet was a hoot, great one Chris. This was a real belly roller, made me chuckle out loud, thanks for that. After a day in the hay field, my son and I cutting hay, I needed that. Have a great week.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@petepeeff5807]

My 1850 has been a seeper for years. Slow like you said and never completely empties the hydraulic reservoir. I drain the over full rear and return it to the Hydraulic reservoir. I should have fixed it already. 🤔🥴🥴🙄🙄

[@crazydave4455]

Can’t have anything nice 🤣 it happens. The super 66 we did last year, ignored the water pump guess what’s leaking this year? That and the front pedestal seal. At least the bolts will come out easy…

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Yep. I shouldn't get dirty working on this one.

[@AnglesideFarm]

First Happy Birthday Randy Second I drove by your place yesterday on my way to Jaxson looks like you were loading out a farm commodity 👍 Nice to have a back up tractor Yep you better keep Herman and Ophelia separated

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Selling some of those high dollar beans so I can afford the high dollar fertilizer.

[@AnglesideFarm]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris and fuel, and spray and etc!

[@davidgerber9907]

Happy bleated birthday Randy.

[@johnwarren-649]

Well Happy Birthday Randy I'm sure Chris appreciate you mowing his yard. They never break till you want to work them

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

He's very much appreciated. Plus we had banana splits for his birthday. That might be better than cake.

[@johnwarren-649]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris them are very good treats

[@davidwhite4474]

Happy Birthday Randy .

[@stumpy2816]

👍👍

[@jasonreynolds7753]

The swear gar is back! I love it! Sorry about the hydraulic pump, that stinks! Still a nice tractor!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks!

[@travisstrader7722]

Happy Happy birthday Randy!

[@mt-farmlifeandoutdoors9002]

Can you still get parts for those gehl disc machines? I know they’re quality and have been contemplating buying one but I don’t know about parts.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I haven't had any trouble getting parts for mine. So far I've just needed knives, and rubber couplers for the cutter bar drive, and the belt that drives the conditioner rolls. Been able to get them all.

[@mt-farmlifeandoutdoors9002]

Good to know. I’ve grown out of the old sickle mower… or rather I’m tired of piecing it back together and taking twice the time to cut

[@apollorobb]

Happy Birthday Randy .Thanks for mowing Chris's Lawn lol

[@dougschmitii6165]

Happy birthday, Randy!

[@steveschumacher5470]

good thing you have one or two spare tractors around, that was some good looking hay

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing how many bales it makes.

[@bigfoot4515]

Happy Birthday Randy! Loved seeing the 1850 mowing in 5th gear. With the old styly sickle style 479 NH haybine 4th is all the cutter bar would handle. Does agco sell a larger size swear jar? How frustrating. Look forward to the repair video though.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I was in 4th, but I think it could have handled 5th. I think there was a service bulletin about a new larger swear jar. I'll have to look that up.

[@edwinhopcraft5974]

Happy Birthday Randy!!

[@richardhaughey532]

Happy Birthday Randy

[@Jane-rq7sv]

Before we know it there will be a little toy 1750, then it will grow up to be a half size 1750. After all that we will seek him grow into a full size tractor. I hope Herman and Ophelia are happy together.

[@tpniefer]

Happy birthday, Randy. It's so kind of you to help Chris by mowing the lawn. From the video there looks to be a lot to mow. Chris you should appoint one of those tractors to be a chaperone while they all lounge around in the barn. My mom use to tell us idle hands are the work of the devil and you know mothers are never wrong. Even so, I got in just as much sh*t when busy as I did when I wasn't.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Lol. I may have found productive ways to goof off in my youth as well.

[@adamash8150]

Brings back memories of cutting hay with a Versatile swather. I think I can still hear the Wisconsin motor screaming!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Those Wisconsin engines must have been a decent powerhouse for all that they ran.

[@bendunkelman4853]

Happy birthday, Randy

[@jimkavalier2831]

Happy Birthday Randy! 🎂

[@corydriver7634]

That was a bit awkward walking in on Ophelia and Herman like that. 🙈 Hope she feels better soon and it’s not an expensive fix. Happy Birthday Randy here’s to many more!

[@jeremycherny2041]

Wow that's some nice hay. Mine isn't quite to my knee yet here in Northern Alberta

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks! I've never had the orchard grass grow that high. You wouldn't know there's alfalfa in there.

[@garybridger6707]

Now that Herman has a job and a steady income, maybe he needs a Lilly?? Happy birthday Randy.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

It looks like he now has child support.

[@eb17816]

I don't know about Opheilia and Herman hanging out like that. Maybe you should introduce her to the 2-155. At worst you would end up with some 1950-t's in a few years.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

The 2-155 was right behind her. He must not have been the best chaperone.

[@eb17816]

Well he is younger than them.

[@keydanasefa8438]

That's why you don't put the girl tractors to work

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

Oh NO!! Poor Ophelia 😳 Maybe Herman was a little rough with her? After all, you did leave them alone, together...in the dark.. Hopefully it's an easy fix! Happy Birthday Randy!!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Maybe that's why that pto cap was missing!

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris I think you should have a talk with Herman... He probably knows what happened to it... Dirty boy..

[@michaelsheeder148]

Thanks for the new video. I have a question on your mower Gehl how does it cut the hay I'm familiar with a sickle mower that's what I was familiar when I was a kid growing up on the farm and the 60s and '70s?

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

It's a disc mower, basically a lawn mower on steroids. I show it working without the shield in this video from last year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmqTdWWMbLqNj6M

[@alastairmccormick9657]

That’s the joys of….. Also there is nothing bad that could be worse! Thanks for the video Chris and sorry about having to go to the workshop. Hope the hay does well though. 🇮🇪

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks. This could be the thickest hay I have ever had. I'm looking forward to the bale count.

[@chrisrickets9873]

Some nice hay

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks!

[@mischef18]

Anther case of it worked well till it didn't bro, I guess it does not matter the color of the tractor you will get the same result. Blame Herman he must be an overzealous lover. Ya grass crop looked good though so that is a plus. Safe travels

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks!

[@WisconsinOliverNut]

Oh no! It’s very depressing to have to dig into a tractor after it’s been restored. Been there, done that. Hope you get it fixed. Maybe Herman did that to her 🤔😄

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

One night with Herman and she'll never be the same.

[@hughperkins707]

Good looking hay crop, you need a 3 speed in her. That way she could outrun Herman. 😂😂

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

The 3 speed would have been nice. I should have tried 5th, but figured it might be a bit much with that heavy hay.

[@hughperkins707]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris it’s nice to have the extra speed but I really don’t use it in the field much.. I had to replace the hydraulic pump in the Bitch last year, quite a job with the cab on.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I bet. I'll probably have more time into touching up paint.

[@scruffy6151]

Bummer about the hydraulic leaking problem. You need to keep those two in there own shed from now on lol.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I've got them separated now, but looks like that was closing the barn door after the horses got out.

[@scruffy6151]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffgrier8488]

It really stinks that you have to tear Ophelia apart for repairs. Happy Belated Birthday to your father in law!

[@cosmokramer9993]

On the bright side, we may get to watch a video on how to repair her!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

It will be coming. My daughter plans on driving her to school in September, so I had better get on it.

[@timnichols9015]

Imagine a scenario where you just take it to your nearest Agco dealer..... would it get fixed to your liking and what would it cost? For us viewers, I look forward the the content where you fix it!!!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I was looking up parts last night. I think I can get it done with a new pump for about $600. I think shop labor is up over $100 an hour now. I would say it would approach 3 grand all said and done at the dealer.

[@pagrainfarmer]

It's a shame you have to tear Ophelia apart and break that paint to do the repair, but i know you'll get it done right. My friend Joe will soon be replacing the hydraulic pump in my 1550, which has finally become "tired" after 55 years of use here on the farm.

[@aeneaskogo4689]

Hey Chris I just wanted to say thanks for responding to the comment I left on your last video, I got the seal and I'll be working on it this week so thanks for your help. -Ak

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Glad to help!

[@johnkissack5295]

You sure can move right along mowing! That pump going out makes me sick!!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

You and me both. Tune in this summer to watch a grown man cry.

[@humefarms210]

Oh no, guess I'll just have to come visit and help you work on Ophelia. Do you still owe Randy an ice cream sandwich? Happy Birthday Randy!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Mrs Oliver Guy made sure he got ice cream sandwiches. I wouldn't let just anybody come and help, but I'd let you. Of course, you'd have to arm wrestle Alan to see who gets dibs.

[@humefarms210]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris I'd probably lose, but I'd still get to see the collection

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I don't know. You look like you can toss a square bale pretty far, and Alan is retirement age.

[@travisstrader7722]

Nothing like tearing into a freshly restored tractor lol. You want me to come up there and help you?

[@earldoubet8062]

Have you had many problems with the Perkins engines, we have a 1850 just like yours not that color , and a 2- 105 white, and never a issue. Happy birthday randy

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

They are a very good engine. It's rare to find one that threw a rod or something major. Usually they get so worn that oil starts getting past the rings and pumped out the exhaust. Rebuild it and go back to work.

[@markallen6961]

Your going to need a bigger jar!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Or I need to start writing checks.

[@randallvos]

I sense no shortage of shop videos coming up..........

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Yep. Putting a hydraulic pump in an 1850 is now on the docket.

[@randallvos]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris with the upcoming weather, makes you wish the shop had air conditioning. Worked in a truck shop many years ago that had a window unit installed, was enough to keep the humidity out, made it much more comfortable to work in...........

[@bufferbridge]

Good job your not in the UK, that gallon would be costing you $8.75, Ole Perkins sounding nice, Happy birthday Randy

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

The oil I put in cost me about $13 a gallon. It isn't going to take long for a pump to pay for itself at that rate.

[@bufferbridge]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris the world has gone mad Chris, where will it all end up?, scary times

[@robertheinkel6225]

That field doesn’t look like alfalfa, what type of hay is it?

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

There's alfalfa down in there, but the orchard grass grew like gangbusters this year. It's about a 50-50 blend.

[@ces188charles6]

BAD, BAD Ophelia..........

[@nellsonstout7001]

Do you ever road one of the 6 speed or hydra power tractors and find yourself really wishing it was hydraul shift, or are you pretty well desensitized? From the research I’ve done, it seems like their road speeds leave something to be desired

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I was wishing for over drive in the field. I didn't want to go to up to 5th in that heavy hay.

[@nellsonstout7001]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris I assume 5L was outta the question?

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I should have tried it. That Perkins only noticed the load strap, there was plenty of power left.

[@miniaturefarmer464]

Might as well fix all the things you can think of while O is apart.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Definitely.

[@asmrhead1560]

Happy birthday, Randy!