Farmall M Power Grader Retrieval

The Farmall M was a platform used by several manufacturers for adding a power grading system to a normal farm tractor. This particular one was a Meili Blumberg manufacturing design from New Holstein Wisconsin. The date of the machine is somewhere in the late 40's or so. I have yet to look at the serial number on the tractor or even look up information on the manufacturer of this particular grader. That will come soon enough, but now is the time to first get it back in operation to where it can move under its own power THEN concentration can be focused on the rest of the machine.
Considering the weight of a standard M fitted with a set of weights and fluid filled tires is roughly 6,000 pounds, I believe this one will top the scale at 10,000 pounds minimum. Of course that is just a guess.
Some of you viewers will remember the cliff hanger of a video about the old Belarus model 3045 on its way to be traded for a un-named but equally challenging item?? (LOL) Well it has morphed itself from a Russian born machine into a good old hunk of American iron....just like that !! An update on that: THIS one is a greater challenge.
This has sat from around '96 or '97 to now, so that's 25 or 26 years sitting in the woods and good old Mother Nature has NOT been kind to this old relic. There is no doubt that the magneto is needing work. As a matter of fact, it may get changed to a distributor and Petronix electronic ignition, a flamethrower coil as well as a 12 volt conversion. Also the fuel tank is nasty as the day is long which means the carburetor is going to be as bad as the tank. The worst thing though will be figuring out what to do with the rotted 20" front rim. But....that's what the internet is for isn't it..!! I've welded in patches on quite a number of rear rims, but I would just as soon just buy a replacement 20'' front.....that is IF one can be found.
No need to fret the small stuff because all that will fall into place in good time. It's all about solving problems in sequence. It's figuring out the sequence that can be a challenge sometimes.
The hydraulics will probably be the last thing to look at as long as the fluid stays mostly INSIDE the piping for a while. If not, we will address that as necessary. I do not have the luxury of time or space to strip a machine as large as this one for a 100% restoration. It needs to be put back into reliable service as quickly as possible because it has work to do, and so do I.
Some may remember a similar machine in my stable, the WC Allis Chalmers Speed Patrol. That one is a totally manual machine whereas this Farmall is totally hydraulicly operated. The Allis is a chore to operate as compared to this fancy new machine. When the mulboard is loaded with gravel during forward motion, the manually operated Allis requires monumental effort to rotate the hand wheels for adjustment of the product spread. The Farmall will require a simple pull or push on a hydraulic control valve.
I can hardly wait for the opportunity to get this rig ready to push rock....
To make it easier for new viewers to see the Speed Patrol, here is a playlist: • 40's Allis Chalmers Sp... Enjoy !!

[@akquilter3519]

I was thinking, oh my, what a relic!! Then I read where you said it was from the late 40's and realized I am older. Just hope I am not as rusty. Sure enjoyed your excellent teamwork and liked the sound of the tractor pushing the grader on to your trailer.

[@tractorman4461]

Hahahaha....that's funny. Heck, I'm an early 50's model myself !!

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Now THAT is a beast! I wish my "much older brother lived closer". He and I would be out scavenging old iron together much like you two do.

[@tractorman4461]

Hahahaha....if you had all the stuff in one pile that he and I have both loaded and moved I can verify that it would undoubtedly be a pretty big pile !! Thanks Matt and fwiw....I wish your own brother lived closer to you too !!

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

@@tractorman4461 It's probably a good thing he doesn't are we would end up with a junk yard LOL!

[@richardjacques6370]

Going through your old videos. Good stuff

[@tractorman4461]

Well thank you Richard. I try to make them interesting but don’t always succeed. I hope you take a look at some of the sheet metal vids. There’s whole playlists up above on different subjects. Kinda puts things in one place for you. Thanks fir the awesome comment btw.

[@bobhover3863]

I had to close my eyes a couple times. Nerves of steel. Can’t wait to see you bring this to life.

[@tractorman4461]

Now Bob, I gotta admit you got a chuckle out of me with this one. LOL. This is gonna be a good one. But I sure would like it inside the shed before winter !!

[@FromSteelToWood]

"Got none brakes!" Lol! Been there before! Your brother is a great operator! He was loading this "fancy new machine" on the ramps as if he was driving an HST machine! Thanks!

[@tractorman4461]

LOL !! Yeah, that was funny. That old Case did the trick but it was a snoot full, that's for sure. If I'm remembering right, that one is a 1968. Mine is much newer....its a '73 with ROPS. Yeah, he got in the Operators Local Union in 1957, so if it's got wheels or tracks, he's probably been in the seat at one time or another. Thanks Joe for the visit.

[@DIYMyWay]

Wow! That was quite a feat to get that thing loaded! Great job! Once you get it rehabilitated, the hydraulics will give a nice upgrade to your manually controlled grader. Looking forward to seeing the repairs!

[@tractorman4461]

It'll be a slow one Martin. Still in the middle of a few higher priority projects. But there's always room in the wings for another one !! LOL. Glad you enjoyed it my friend.

[@regsparkes6507]

I must admit I was 'clenching up' a bit there when your buddy was lifting and pushing with the old Case but ( from where I was watching ) he couldn't see you and your signals. However, the Grader is home in your care now, so we'll see what comes from this. Most interesting Wendell, and thanks for providing my Sunday morning viewing pleasure, again!

[@tractorman4461]

Yeah, sometimes its a challenge to keep an eye on what's happening AND keep your hand in his line of sight. That big bucket is quick to block a signal, but usually he can see enough past the bucket to get at least one eye on whatever machine we are loading. Then an occasional glimpse at an actual hand signal gives enough input to not kill anyone. Most times anyway.... Thanks Reg for the comment !! I knew you'd like this one.

[@regsparkes6507]

@@tractorman4461 Cheers Brother!

[@olddave4833]

that old backhoe had more guts traction than I thought it would have

[@tractorman4461]

That old thing was worn out when he got it 20 years ago...but it just keeps chugging along. It's surprising what he can do with it, no doubt !! Thanks Old Dave for stopping by today.

[@ButlerOutdoorsCanada]

The sound of that ol machine grunting away was pretty enjoyable sir thanks for sharing, I hope you're restoration on the farmall go well

[@tractorman4461]

Oh, I don't think it'll get a restoration per se....but I DO expect to churn a bit of rock in the driveway with it sooner or later Andrew !!

[@ButlerOutdoorsCanada]

Awesome that's my idea of a restoration anyway, alslog as it's working she's restored in my eyes

[@tractorman4461]

@@ButlerOutdoorsCanada Yeah, one of these days I might make one pretty, but for now they got too much work to do first. LOL. I think we think a little alike Andrew.

[@ButlerOutdoorsCanada]

@@tractorman4461 nothing wrong with rusty if it works.

[@peterkober6758]

44 can not wait till you start to get it going God Bless All PaK

[@tractorman4461]

Well Peter, you'll have to hang in there for a while as a few higher priority projects get put to rest first. How far away from you is New Holstein from you up there in Wisconsin anyway.

[@davidscibek8822]

Best of luck to you...I have a '47 &'48 MB grader....love them!

[@tractorman4461]

That's cool. This one is for sure gonna take a little care to get up and running. I'll probably be looking for a distributor if the one on my M parts tractor is not good. This one has a mag, but has been rigged with an external 12v coil because the mag is dead. Thanks David for the comment.

[@CurtisGraham91]

One of our members at my local tractor show club had one of these restored to do the track maintenance for the tractor pull.

[@tractorman4461]

That's cool Curtis. I can't hardly wait to get this thing going. I just hope the jugs aren't stuck in the cylinders.....I got a little diesel in the plug holes for now just in case.

[@r.hazelwood4885]

We had a H Power Grader... Nice machine...

[@tractorman4461]

An H would be a little more easily moved around by trailer. They gotta be not only a little smaller, but a little lighter as well. If you still live in the country, I bet you kinda wish you still had it !!

[@jeromesmith1662]

Cool piece of history. I would love to own one. Maybe in the future I'll stumble over one. I look forward to more videos on this very cool machine. Thanks.

[@tractorman4461]

Hopefully it won't take a whole lot to get up and going, but I'm not awfully optimistic Jerome. Thanks for tuning in and taking a looksee.

[@cutweldngrind]

That's a cool looking machine.

[@tractorman4461]

Hahahaha...yes it is for sure Jorge. How's the welding business these days ??

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Sir I had a good laugh about that one of yours ( The hydraulics will probably be the last thing to look at as long as the fluid stays mostly INSIDE the piping for a while. ) !!! LOL Great tips about the tire safety !!! Great verbal and hand communication skill mon ami !!! Your brother is an OUTSTANDING Tractor operator !!! Great video mon ami Cheers !!!

[@tractorman4461]

Good evening Dave. Yes the Much Older Brother has been on just about every piece of equipment there is on a jobsite in his 64 years as an operator !! Thanks for the kind words my friend. And YES, I surely DO want the fluid to stay inside the piping. I wouldn't want the ladies to see me with a slicked back oily hairdo.... LOL

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@tractorman4461 LOL LOL LOL, that is so funny mon ami !!!! That will be a porn tractorman 44 oily version !!! LOL Cheers !!!

[@ProjectsWithPaul]

Cant wait to see the progress.

[@tractorman4461]

It'll be slow going, just a little at a time, but it'll be on the road sooner or later. Literally....it should be pushing rock around soon as possible Paul.

[@rmc8152]

This should be a very interesting project. If the hydraulics halfway cooperate it will be a major win. Thx for including us. 👍

[@tractorman4461]

Iirc, everything worked except the scarifier back in '96 or '97 when it was driven into the woods and parked. So I am optimistic. The major thing will be if its stuck or not from sitting. It was well covered so it should be good. But the tank, carb and mag is gonna need a lot of attention for sure.

[@loggerjohn01]

That's a cool old machine, I bet there are some collectors out there somewhere that would love that machine. Thanks for sharing

[@tractorman4461]

Heck yeah John....I'M one of them !! LOL It just won't be as fanciful as the guys with big bucks...but hopefully it will run almost as good and that's what's important to me. (Fingers crossed)... Thanks for the visit today !

[@loggerjohn01]

@@tractorman4461 I bet it will!

[@Bret4207]

Looks interesting Wendell! I can recall when rigs like that were common. Nice old machines. Good find. Semper Fi!

[@tractorman4461]

A lot of rural municipalities had a version of these for their street departments. Even some county road districts had them. They must not have survived very well as compared to the normal tractors, because I've only known of 5 of them (not all Farmall's either) within a hundred miles around here...and I own two of them. S/F my friend and thank you for watching !!

[@gatorsworld]

Was not easy but you got her home....that was a great salvage and looking forward to the rebuild....CHEERS

[@tractorman4461]

Oh I don't know if it's gonna get a rebuild....I think the concentration is gonna be getting it in shape to take care of my roadway. Maybe one day a little new paint might find its way on the hood though.....LOL

[@KainKustomGarage]

Wow, what a Beast!

[@tractorman4461]

Yep....it dwarfs the old WC Allis Speed Patrol and I bet it outweighs it by a few thousand pounds as well !!

[@Pennies_on_the_dollar]

Man yeah Mr Wendell!!! That was awesome!!!! Catching up on some of your older videos!! I love that ole ford btw!! Was that a tin foil vent window? You are a genius!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍😁😁

[@tractorman4461]

Good deal Nelson. We all have a lot of good stuff in the old videos... I like to go backwards in the channels to see what i've missed. Can't watch 'em all, but I give it a go !! Yes, a tin foil vent and a tin foil window on the drivers side of the sliding glass and a tin foil hat to go with 'em !! LOL

[@Big_J_435]

What a unique find!!!! I sure hope you can resurrect this one as you don't see many of them around anymore. Take care!!

[@tractorman4461]

I've only seen one in my 40 + years of visiting antique tractor shows all around the Midwest. Thanks Big J for the words of encouragement !!

[@Big_J_435]

@@tractorman4461 there was an M and and H road grader pair at a local tractor show here in Northern MI. They were fully restored and unbelievable to look at! Love your videos too! As a young man, I have learned quite a bit from your channel.

[@tractorman4461]

@@Big_J_435 Thats good to hear....but I sure hope I don't lead you astray. LOL. I do have some pretty bad habits while working. LOL I also have an Allis Chalmers WC Speed Patrol hand wheel grader. No hydraulics. )-:

[@Big_J_435]

@@tractorman4461 nah you haven't led me astray lol. I have seen a good share of your videos and my dad and I both love your channel. Discovered your channel on the John Deere A video. Watched just about everything from that point forward.

[@tractorman4461]

@@Big_J_435 Ahhh....cool. So I assume your dad approves of your choice of channels... LOL. That's good. I am glad to hear you both like them. You probably already saw the videos on the Allis WC Speed Patrol handwheel tractor-grader then. I think I tagged them at the end of this video for those that may just have tuned in. I sincerely appreciate the time you both take to watch !!

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

I like it. The hyd controls leaning steering wheels and the scarifier will make it easy to operate.

[@tractorman4461]

Not to mention that its one heck of a lot heavier than the little WC Allis Speed Patrol too. Thanks Randall, I knew you'd like this one for sure.

[@jeffreyhays6970]

are you sure that your older brother didn't sale you a piece of yard art 🤔 haha love it can't wait to see it pushing dirt have fun!!!

[@tractorman4461]

Hahahahah...Jeffrey, I think he might have snookered me on this deal. All the Belarus needs is a clutch and maybe a hydraulic pump....and a pair of 12v batteries. This thing needs............................................................... LOL

[@williambryant5946]

The tractor you used to load it with sounded like it needed rescuing too. LOL! 🤣👍

[@tractorman4461]

Awwww...come on now, the old gal did just fine....yeah she was grunting a little bit here and there but dang she sure pulled through for us !! But, truth be told, she DOES need just a little TLC one of these days.... Thanks William for the comment that brought a smile along with it!! By the way,not long after this load we were dropping a few trees with the Case and broke the tie rod off the right front....had to skid it back to the shop with the bucket. LOL I wonder just what it was that stressed it a bit....any ideas. LOL

[@markjoudrey7036]

That is an interesting piece of equipment for shur.We don't really see them around here.

[@tractorman4461]

I think they are a little bit like hen's teeth. A little scarce to locate. I probably won't ever get the chance to haul it to a show because it is so unhandy to load and unload....even with it running !! Thanks Mark for the visit as well as for the comment.

[@monajacques616]

This should be interesting good luck getting it running

[@tractorman4461]

I think I'll need a little more money than luck....LOL. I do have to get it running so it can move under its own power. Its a beast to move like it is I tell ya.

[@alancummings5008]

Nice project. My old neighbor buddy had an M power grader a few years ago. But his was not built as heavy as this one. The frame on his resembled your AC grader. Nice find. Lol. I was waiting to see if you were going to load that Massey as well.

[@tractorman4461]

Hahahaha....no, not the Massey Alan. There were a few models of farm tractors that were popular for grader adaptions due to the channel iron frames of the tractors. It was so easy to adapt into those style frames. On so many other models, the engines/trans assembly itself becomes an integral part of the frame.

[@dozerblade]

Looks like an interesting project, good luck with it.

[@tractorman4461]

Yes, it sure will be interesting....and expensive. Thanks for the well wishes.

[@jonboyte]

My brother picked up a Galion 402 a few months back. It looks to powered by an H engine on top of an M rear-end. We didn’t initially know that the transmission has some issues, but it should restore up okay in a few years as time allows.

[@tractorman4461]

That's good to know about the Galion. I know the Farmall H as well as the M were used by several grader manufacturers as the base tractor. Essentially the H looked identical to this one, just a little smaller in size. Yeah Jonathan, there's always a hidden surprise inside these old tractors. But sometimes the surprise is that there's nothing wrong at all. I like those much better.

[@GreyMassey]

I'm amazed you got that tire off.

[@tractorman4461]

It really had no choice. I'd sprayed the nuts with WD40 the week before but was prepared to use a little heat if necessary. But they actually gave way surprisingly easy. Thanks for stopping by Kenneth and for the comment as well.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Nice old machine. Those tires are well worn. Great technology for its day. -Chad #purplecollarlife

[@tractorman4461]

Yes, it sure was a workhorse. I can't wait to get it fired up. Thanks for the visit Chad.

[@wesleycallison2079]

I bet that M has some different options in the transmission gears. Maybe a creeper 1st gear and a high 4th. Check the serial number on the tractor for X codes.

[@tractorman4461]

You know, I hadn't thought of that but that is a very logical thought. I haven't even checked the serial number yet so I'm just guessing that its a '46 or '47. I wonder if the Tractordata site will decode the X codes if there are some. Thanks Wesley for the thoughts.

[@wesleycallison2079]

@@tractorman4461 I'd say it's a good possibility. I once took the transmission gears out of an I-6 that was the basis for a cherry-picker type crane and put them in an M. 1st gear was lower and 4th gear was higher than a standard M. It was more handy like that. I sold that tractor but it didnt go far so I'll get it back sometime.

[@tractorman4461]

@@wesleycallison2079 That's cool. I had no clue. But on a side note, there's an I-9 right down the road from me sitting in the weeds. Motor's bad. I think it's sat for over 50 years but the tires still hold air. Can you believe that. I think that one started on gas and flipped over to fuel...but don't hold me to that.

[@tractorman4461]

I checked the serial number today. It’s 118344 X1. That makes it a ‘46. How would I find what the X1 means… any ideas?? Thanks for the tip.

[@wesleycallison2079]

X1 means gasoline engine not kerosene or distillate so I guess it's normal gearing too. There's no other way too tell externally. I had to pop the belt pulley plate to see if that i6 had different gears. Oh well it was worth a look. Standard 1st gear is 44 teeth.

[@richardschneider4775]

Settling to see old equipmnet taken out and remade to work again

[@tractorman4461]

Thanks Richard for the acknowledgement. The main thing is to get this old gent moving under its own power. That'll make it much easier to get the rest of the stuff in working order a little quicker.

[@richardschneider4775]

@@tractorman4461 do you want a 68 year old apprentice form Brookfield Ct to join your work ?

[@tractorman4461]

@@richardschneider4775 hahahahaha...now that's a cool comment. It'd be a bit of a commute to make it here daily by starting time.....LOL

[@jamessmith7691]

You could use a battery powered impact . I bought mine on a sale and love it. The ole backhoe sure was handy Sure have your work cut out for ya. lol Have fun.

[@tractorman4461]

One of those is on the Christmas list. My son has one and it is an amazing tool. It has a higher torque rating than all two of my pneumatic impacts too !! Yes, it'll be fun and it sure will be a ton of work, but all good things take a bit of time. Thanks James for the visit.

[@michaelvrooman5681]

Not many of this type of grader was built to begin with as far as I have seen

[@tractorman4461]

I don't have access to the numbers, but I am sure there were not a lot of them. But there were several manufacturers that used the Farmall tractor for grader conversions back then as well as Allis Chalmers. Thanks Michael for watching and commenting.

[@michaelvrooman5681]

@@tractorman4461 i live in kansas. I think I have seen one or two of the Allis Chalmers versions. I have never seen a Farmall conversion.there are also a few Allis Chalmers model D graders in this area also

[@mdh7812]

Did Mary see you come home with it? I'll have to stop by one night after work to take a look at it.

[@tractorman4461]

Let's just say I've not brought it to her attention yet. LOL and the tree branches mysteriously covering the front look as though its been in the woods for years !!

[@davescorneroftheworld1147]

I do not understand. I looked at the tire when you rolled it away. It was only flat on one side?!?!?!?! HAVE A GREAT DAY MY FRIEND!

[@tractorman4461]

By golly Dave, you are right about that. Maybe I could just fix that part and it'd be good to go!! LOL Thank you sir and you have a wonderful week buddy !!

[@mafarmtown2086]

It seems the MOB will have an easier time overhauling the Belarus than you will with this grater! Hopefully it’s not a pig in the poke! Can hardly wait to see it back in action, good luck?

[@tractorman4461]

Yeah...I need the luck...and deep pockets too. The latter is the most important though. He won't have to much trouble getting the Russian built machine back up and running. Basically a clutch so it'll move and maybe a hydraulic pump for the loader to work. Of course it could be a bad control valve. It'll be a while. This one will take a little bit of effort for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting !!

[@1lilfarm]

Very cool trade! I see the Missus was correct on the Belarus and another machine showed up!! Were you able to sneak this one into the yard?? 😊😊😊

[@tractorman4461]

Shhhhhh....!!! So far, so good. I've got it stacked with tree branches so it looks like its sat there for a while with the limbs falling out of the trees..... Home FREE. For now anyway.LOL

[@mafarmtown2086]

@@tractorman4461 home free, yeah right!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

You made that look easy. It surely was not. Anything but.

[@tractorman4461]

We have loaded much worse loads...but this one took a bit of prep. It'd been a lot tougher without putting on a new right rear. But I had two snatch blocks to rig a three part line just in case the old 580 didn't have the guts to pick and push like it did. What really helped was using the low boy instead of the deckover. The height difference made a big difference.

[@KainKustomGarage]

So is it basically an M with a conversion on it?

[@tractorman4461]

Precisely !! Meili Blumberg was just one of the manufacturers that installed conversions on farm tractors. Expecially Farmalls and Allis Chalmers. One of the fellows up above suggested it may have a couple special gears though, like a creeper gear and maybe a bit of a higher road gear. But as yet, I have no idea.

[@KainKustomGarage]

@@tractorman4461 Will be cool when you get er running! Probably will be quite useful as well!

[@tractorman4461]

@@KainKustomGarage Yes, I have about half mile driveway to take care of and I'm planning on it being much better to run than the old hand wheel Allis Chalmers Speed Patrol.

[@terrywarbritton3094]

Preciate the no use of bad language I’m about sick of other guys sewer mouth can’t watch their videos in front of my kids thanks

[@tractorman4461]

Oh, I've been known to let one slip every now and then....but it gets edited out. I'm by no means a saint, but I don't find that senseless cussing serves any purpose in a video either. Thanks Terry for voicing your similar beliefs and I thank you for watching.

[@terrywarbritton3094]

@@tractorman4461 I’m a carpenter and concrete finisher myself I let a few slip as the hammer strikes the wrong nail hehe good and helpful videos I love old machines

[@tractorman4461]

@@terrywarbritton3094 that's funny....hitting the wrong nail. LOL

[@pcamaintenance6198]

Is that an an American grader with the Farmall M power unit or other brand? Also, what's the story with that Massey Harris 44-6 or 33 off to the left?

[@tractorman4461]

Its a Meili Blumberg grader from New Holstein, Wisconsin mated with a mid 40's Farmall M. They put a lot of them on H's too. The Massey by my truck while loading the M was a 33. And the 44 where I parked the trailer at MY shop is a 44-4. I traded a Case VAC even for the 33 and then traded the 33 to my brother for something else years ago....it escapes me now what it was. The 44 at my house is one of several that live there, two of which used to be my daily drivers before I got three old 30's back to work. They do 90% of what I need done and do it much more efficiently...fuel wise. But the 44 has always been my favorite tractor as noted by the '44' in my username.

[@tonyhester9262]

Put you a snatchblock on the load end of your winch

[@tractorman4461]

I actually had a snatch block hooked to the drawbar, but once the old Case got it rolling he quickly outran the slow moving 12,000 pound winch. All I got to do was give him a little 'bump' at the bottom of the ramps. I was prepared though with two snatch blocks and was going to rig a three part line if necessary. I didn't know if the Case was even going to budge it out of its tracks. But you can see the cable doubling up under the belly as he's pushing it past the ramps.

[@jankotze1959]

Now there is a nice project my Friend, hope you take us along as far as possible to get it running, Great video

[@tractorman4461]

Its just like your Farmall...just a little more iron is all. LOL. Thanks for watching Jan.

[@mikeadams2339]

Hypothetically. If you didn't have the tractor to help load what would you do different with the wrench?

[@tractorman4461]

I was prepared to rig a 3 part line with two snatch blocks. That set up with the 12,000 lb winch would've walked it up the ramps with ease Mike. Been there and done that with some pretty heavy loads in the past. Each snatch block cuts the line speed in half, but doubles the capacity at the same time.

[@316jd140]

I believe a bare bones M weighs around 5300 lbs, give or take a couple hundred lbs. As I was watching it being loaded, I was thinking of all the things that could go wrong. Be careful unloading that thing. I have no idea how much that grader portion adds to that 2 and half tons of M.

[@tractorman4461]

Yes that's about right. With fluid filled tires and a set of weights they should go about 6,000 lbs....if not, it'll be close to it I'd bet. The old Ford had a snoot-full pulling it down the two lane blacktop too !!

[@ron827]

Don't be surprised if Squatch253 knocks at your door one of these days.

[@tractorman4461]

Man, that dude is a REAL mechanic !! Quite an impressive young fella. I wish I still had his energy !!

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

Do you have any old “David Bradley” chainsaws! I just got a sears 647G that needs a recoil rebuild, but also has the “rope cup” installed, will see if it has any life to it this weekend!

[@tractorman4461]

Naw....fresh out of David Bradley saws...but I DO have a David Bradley garden tiller with plow, disc and cultivator...LOL But that doesn't help does it..... Let me know if its not got fire, I have a subscriber or two that can give you plenty of tips on electronic ignition parts to eliminate points and condensor.

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

@@tractorman4461 was going to keep it original, but would like to put the recoil back on. You can see it in my short video if you like! If you can, find out the way the recoil spring and dogs are supposed to be installed, the former owner took it apart and gave me a bag of parts, and zero information on assembly! Keep in mind this is a gear drive, and may run opposite of direct drive saws, also need description of order that washers and springs fit in the recoil!

[@tractorman4461]

@@thesmallwoodlot433 Go to Butler Outdoors Canada in youtube. His name is Andrew and tell him in a comment that I sent you over for some brain picking....He is a really cool and knowledgeable young man and I guarantee he will help you if he can. He is one SUPER guy and works on tons of old saws. McCullough and Pioneer are his favorites though.

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

@@tractorman4461 thank you, will do after 10:00 pm, when I’m done work tonight, I won’t expect answer for a few days

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

It has fire, check out today’s video

[@tonyhester9262]

Bet they never put any hydraulics on the steering.

[@tractorman4461]

Not on this one, but there is a power steering unit off an M that I think is included in the deal. That's a good thing too !! Thanks Tony for the visit today.

[@tomwalker9184]

I remember my dad telling me to ALLWAYS have one hand on top of the tire when taking it off, that pry bar you had to get the tire broken loose dad had a old model A steering column ground down on one end to a point. He was kinda like you .making something out of what other consider nothing but Junk.

[@tractorman4461]

Heck yeah Tom...I don't see a need to buy something that's sitting in the corner for free. It might take just a little bit of effort to change it into what a fella wants. But heck yeah, not too much to complain about when it comes to frugal living !!

[@ruubguus4321]

I Need one Radiator for same Tractor in California any one please

[@tractorman4461]

I'm thinking most any Farmall M should interchange. I'm counting on a lot of components on my 'parts' M working on this one.

[@jamielacourse7578]

Fix her up right and she'll even make money for you......

[@tractorman4461]

Oh I plan on making it mechanically sound for sure. The fanciful stuff may come in time...but getting it moving under its own power is the priority Jamie. Thanks for the cool comment !!

[@michaelfield9467]

Impressive tractor work not his first day on that machine

[@tractorman4461]

Well he got his operators card in 1957 and sports a 60 year pin. And if it has wheels or tracks, hydraulics or cables he’s probably been in the seat. LOL. That’s why I refer to him as my “Much Older Brother”. Iirc, this old Case hoe is a 1968. Thanks Michael for watching !!

[@haroldhunter4671]

I remember seeing one back in the early-mid 50's that had a cab.

[@tractorman4461]

I've only seen one other in person and it was an H. But I have heard some others say there was a cab on some of them.

[@oilyragsgarage7200]

Enjoyed that👍 always good to see old machinery being rescued.

[@tractorman4461]

Thanks for stopping by. I assume by your username that you are into tractors a bit...??

[@oilyragsgarage7200]

@@tractorman4461 Yes, had a name change recently from "oily rags"

[@tractorman4461]

@@oilyragsgarage7200 Ahhhhh....Mr. Ford 3000 himself !! My son had the 2000 bush hogging and discing a food plot just yesterday. A change of identity huh. Good deal and its good to hear from you as well.

[@oilyragsgarage7200]

@@tractorman4461 haha yes that's me. Good to hear the Ford 2000 is getting some use👍. My 3000 just pulled through 500metres and 5 strands of fencing wire in very dusty conditions.

[@tractorman4461]

@@oilyragsgarage7200 That's good to keep 'em in the dirt. I'm needing a rear rim pretty bad. Could probably use some new tires too. But that's too painful to the billfold !!

[@jeffmc7946]

What are color are you going to paint it? Yellow, red or as is?

[@tractorman4461]

Because it is going to be a working machine, I'm thinking it's gonna stay in his work clothes for quite some time. It's gonna be tough enough getting it to reliable condition again, so making it a bit pretty is low on the priority Jeff. Thanks for asking. Of course it won't work that hard but it's not gonna be a trailer queen that's for sure.

[@jeffmc7946]

@@tractorman4461 glad to here you will work it!

[@TheIronDuke502]

From Mark In KY. I have never actually laid my eyes upon a “FarmAll M Grader” but I do remember that Caterpillar had a pretty similar looking grader that I remember. It was great that you had the same wheel on the donor FarmAll M tractor because getting your grader to roll was a major battle that you won. Oh Yeah, I was really proud to see that you had a Square body Ford truck. I have two Ford square bodies which are 1985 & 1990 F150 pickup trucks; One 4 speed transmission and one E4OD automatic transmission. Both of my trucks have 300 inline 6 cylinder engines - Can you tell that I like the 300 engines. I am really looking forward to seeing your upcoming videos regarding the grader. Thanks for all of your great videos.

[@tractorman4461]

Thanks Mark for such an awesome comment ! I really like my old '85. It was an uncle's farm truck and I bought it in '94 with 21xxx miles on it. It just turned 75xxx this year. Actual miles too because I always drove a company truck for work. This old gal has a 460 four speed and I installed the 8' flatbed during a rear end change after ripping the spyders out for the fourth time. I put the one ton dually in instead of making the repair to the 3/4 ton yet again. Also double stacked the rear leafs with longer U-bolts, put a gooseneck hitch in the bed and built a super-heavy 6'' channel iron reinforced bumper. I have a spare 85-6 F-250 with a 351 four speed too. Those old in line 300's were hard to kill and beasts of torque. I have my dad's old '56 3/4 ton also but its got the 272 v-8 and 3 on the tree. The videos will be slow to come on the Farmall....winter in coming in fast and I have a pretty full plate already. But they will surely come sooner or later. Glad to see you enjoy the videos...they are fun to make too !!

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

Hello Wendell, after watching you dismount the wheel assembly, I thought were going to bust out the chopping hammer and tire irons to bust it down for a new old tire and tube!🤣😂🤣😂. Now that would be a video!

[@tractorman4461]

Oh yeah... no doubt. Funny you said that because I have the exact size tire that literally BLEW out the sidewall on one of the old Massey tractors last year. I did a video of changing that tire with a new old stock 12.4-38 but haven't had the time to edit it yet. A couple summers ago I helped the Much Older Brother mount a pair of 15.5-38's for his LP fired Farmall 400. We have always changed out own tires from the time we were kids.

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

@@tractorman4461 that is one job, my back will not handle anymore! But yes I have done it, on everything from 18 wheelers to backhoes, and some larger excavating equipment! Now i just say ouch, and let others do it!

[@jeffmc7946]

Good luck on this project! Look forward to videos of the restoration.

[@tractorman4461]

Thanks Jeff for the good wishes. The main thing is to get it to where it'll move under its own power. I would really like to get it inside the shop before winter, but that remains to be seen.