Farmall "Preparation H" Episode #12: Upgrading to a Farmall 300 Front End & More Paint!!

[@tynyyn5344]

Toby, thanks for taking the time to do these types of rehabs. With all the rotten content on regular television and 1000 channels on DirecTv that don't have anything worthwhile to watch, your channel on YT is a breath of fresh air. I yurn for the day I can get my hands on "old iron" and do what you so graceiously do. Until then, I'll just be a rabid fan and watch every episode and gleen as much knowledge I can. You are a wonderful content maker on YT and in my humble opinion, one of the best.

[@steveurquhart5895]

I don't know about anywhere else but in the UK we call them castle nuts.

[@UCs6ktlulE5BEeb3vBBOu6DQ]

It trips my mind everytime he says: «I usually do...» when talking about these! Like he's done 20 of them ! Maybe he's got the Jouvence water !

[@gregoryschmitz2131]

Fully concur with all great remarks below, the Mosquitoes though are making me nuts.

[@scotcoon1186]

I rebuilt the 300 for a school project. Found the upper bolster split, we found an H bolster to put in it.

[@paulsilva3346]

16:50, Awww, no watching paint spraying... talk about missed episode filler... I still enjoyed this short episode. Thanks...

[@jjr56991]

Impeccable attention to detail. Your workmanship is impressive. Thanks for talking the time to share restoration of older iron.

[@gillysguns9244]

The old h is looking GOOD!!!

[@rogerallen6644]

Your casual repairs are better than most complete rebuilds. Having a 45 H in the family myself, I can relate.

[@deweydodo6691]

The bearing install tool looks well used.

[@AB-nu5we]

Not to be jumping ahead, but jumping ahead, I can't wait to see the whole tractor assembled with all the new work. That paint...

[@gregorymacneil2836]

Great Video!

[@robertamerrick2000]

I’m a current ASE master auto tech, but I was forced into retirement. I also keep my CDL with every endorsement Washington state offers for any kind of emergency. I say this because I enjoy watching videos that are out of my wheelhouse. I learn by watching.

[@charlesward8196]

Perfect description of bearing tightening, “no drag, no play” and “you will know it when you feel it.”

[@ThomasHammminga]

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[@danielbutler578]

I was taught to tighten the spindle nut, back it off about half a turn, then go back finger tight. I always ended up with that free spin with no play feel. You can't explain it, you have to demonstrate it when you teach it to someone else.

[@smaggies]

Very nice video of restoring that Great Old Farmall H :) :)

[@Michael_CS615]

Looks like you have to move extra fast to avoid mosquitos!

[@raymondhorvatin1050]

That tractor should never touch dirt again Thanks for sharing

[@robertrockwell7581]

looking better and better everyday.

[@rickyjessome4359]

Thanks for the video Squatch! The H is turning out great! Looking forward to the next video. Cheers

[@f75gunslinger]

We gotta get you guys a bug zapper for the shop Toby...those skeeters'd drive me nuts !

[@wagon9082]

Wonderful Video

[@andrewslagle1974]

That H is going to look amazing!

[@bobpaterson1845]

Another interesting video and a superb finish on the paintwork 👌off topic discovered the oil pressure gauge on my 1958 B250 had water inside it and had rusted up was about to order a new one then Squatch came to mind so stripped it down cleaned everything up reassembled it and it worked 😁 would never have tackled a job like that before i saw you repairing a gauge, Thank you 👍

[@geraldschrader8511]

Any concern about those replacement wheel bolts having full thread instead of a smooth grip area plus thread? Just wondering if those threads will end up wearing into something.

[@woodhonky3890]

Pretty!

[@johnlydon533]

Another great video. Enjoyed watching. 👍🏼

[@joelknierim1456]

Wow, what a finish! That is some beautiful Farmall Red!

[@antiochman8222]

Excellent progress. Well done with the painting. I don’t have the patience for it.

[@evankibbe590]

Good morning everyone 😊👍☕ looking good 👍 😊

[@jmailbell]

Glad you and the new paint gun became friends and made a good team. Paint looks fantastic!

[@Radiotexas]

I bought one! Should be ready to use next week! Alas, not for a tractor but an old Wisconsin military gen set.

[@jazzerbyte]

I can imagine the spindle and associated parts on some tractors I know. They run until you can detect a bearing problem, but often the carnage has spread beyond the bearing by that time. Those fenders are spectacular!

[@j1166240]

This project has been so fascinating to watch, thank you for making the videos and bringing us along! The amount of research you do with the manuals was something interesting when you were able to use the 300 parts for the H. You make it look so easy in the videos, but can see how much work and talent you put into these restorations. Jeff

[@clydeschwartz]

Excellent video the 300 front spindle is a must needed improvement the H was notorious for having loose steering especially if it has been under a loader. The paint job looks excellent 👌 keep up the great videos

[@larrydavidson3402]

You are an artist when it comes to painting.

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

Lots of little differences, but you're definitely making the right choice in updating all of those items. Moving on!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Excellent!

[@ajm1268]

Love this channel so much better than watching the news, 👍

[@ronniesale8781]

Thanks for doing this series, I just acquired a H with a 2MH Picker, lot of valuable information.

[@seniorelectrician6831]

always nice to do more at a time if it doesn't take that much longer so your set up and tear down is much more worth it

[@michaelscriffiano9267]

As always......thank you

[@markhelseth253]

Yeesh. Paint is great. Looks more like a Ferrari paint job than Farmall. You have the touch! BTW - we waved in your direction as we zipped through town on the way up north Memorial Weekend. Been driving that road for 40 years. Always an enjoyable ride.

[@Denis-tu1pd]

On big trucks set the bearings tight and then back them off and then hand tighten until play is gone.

[@Denis-tu1pd]

@Squatch253 these preloaded bearings are so tight th

[@sheddog571]

Kinda reminds me of grandpa's axe.🤭🤪

[@ericsargent4551]

Awesome work!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@lylebrownell-kq5rj]

Looking awesome! Where do you source your service and parts manuals from?

[@dennissheridan1550]

Those spindles can be repaired with spray welding it you have a machine shop nearby that offers that service. It is a very viable repair, as seen on Adam Booths channel, that is of course there are no replacements available.

[@farmall51]

Good upgrade. Enjoying the series

[@ronzezulka6646]

Another perfect restoration project. You could make a DVD of your restoration files and it would be the information must for anyone attempting a restoration.

[@ronzezulka6646]

Gotcha on that. The amount of information you pack into each video is extremely comprehensive. I have recently been copying them onto a flash drive. Thanks for what you do.

[@jimmoeller2085]

That tractor will be in showroom condition when it's finished, but will it be a 300H or an H300?

[@paulsilva3346]

19:10, Both wheel weights.?.? You bought 2 Pair.?.? The 2nd set are now to be in the Spare Parts Vaults... In the CATacombs....😊

[@1crazynordlander]

Thanks Squatch. This is going to help me with my 460 Farmall narrow front end. I bought it from a guy that said it was for a 400 Farmall. I am going to check casting numbers to see if it is the same as yours. In my search for a narrow front end to replace the worn out Schwartz front end I sold to KZbinr Andy Fromm I found some really different looking wheel center castings on Farmall wide frontends. Finding parts for what I thought was a pretty standard frontend was nearly impossible. I hope these castings are the same as this was a big help as my wheel bearings and seals are trashed. My wheel hubs are original to the 460.

[@longbowrider]

Keep up the excellent work!!

[@dougkubash8673]

It is great that the 300 parts will work on the H and that you had the 300 parts on hand! That paint you are using sure has a nice gloss to it. Is that a non-sandalbe primer you use?

[@jimcrichton8028]

You might not have been impressed by the state of any of the component parts and associated repairs, but they lasted far longer than the guy that did those repairs needed them, and were still running reliably when you were shifting all that dirt with it a couple of years ago. Hardy machines.

[@manuelmaseda4875]

Those mosquitoes in shop would drive me crazy !!!

[@johnbize5736]

I hope a bug zapper sponsor reaches out soon.

[@joshonthetube]

I imagine it is getting challenging to keep all those mosquitoes/flies out of the fresh paint until it dries!

[@oompie3083]

Michael Angelo of tractor rebuilds.

[@thomaspoeta6308]

Good job Toby. Everything looks absolutely beautiful. I hope you're enjoying your new 3M paint gun. I was wondering what setting you ended up with that maybe it was consistent for painting. I know you had to do some adjusting because it was a new tool to you. We are seriously thinking about buying one and thought we might use some of your knowledge to avoid having to experiment. We love your show Toby thanks a lot.

[@wrenchingwithrob6001]

Hey Squatch, where did you pick up that Archer Oil sign? My Father and Grandfather were Archer Oil dealers out of Rochester, MN.

[@robertamerrick2000]

I just noticed what I think is an old workmate stand. I wish I could find one. My Dad had one and I could use one.

[@michaelbrash8843]

Just think before long you won't see your reflection in the finders because of dust.

[@billknudsen7727]

Did you pack the wheel bearings? From the video it appears grease was applied outside the bearing but grease wasn’t packed in the bearing.

[@dbert5348]

I cut my tractor teeth on an old farmall H, I would like to find it and restore it, that was 70 years ago. Squatch is an excellent teacher, too bad he was not in my neighborhood.

[@donporter3855]

How are you liking the color of the different "Pete" paint?

[@jonear12]

What air compressor are you using? Great paint job on those fenders!

[@paulsilva3346]

Squatch, couldn't someone use the OLD Front end assembly for storage of a unit..? Or rest that back on The 300..?

[@paulsilva3346]

@@squatch253 OOPS, I, meant for sale at a swap meet, for another intrepid restoreer to use....

[@SuperMAZ007]

I like the bearing race driver that is very useful to have. No shame in upgrading the lower half of the front bolster. Seems the old wheel hub assembly had serious design flaw or it was very poorly balanced?

[@keithwarkentin]

Hey Squatch I am very impressed with your painting skills that is an AMAZING job those fenders are beautiful! I was wondering if you could tell me the manuals you have and do they cover all the Farmall tractors I have a plain Jane M and I have an opportunity to buy a parts MTA so I am wondering if the engines would be the same or are they not interchangeable ? I love the fact that you’re very thorough I am learning a lot and I am sure I speak for all antique tractor enthusiasts thanks for do these videos it’s absolutely amazing the opportunity we have to share with one another 😀🇨🇦

[@elliskinney5731]

I kept slapping at the bugs because I thought they were in my office.

[@robertwinton2649]

❤🐣

[@artswanson5301]

Why do you use the bearing driver upside down? If you use Mobile 28 grease for the bearings they will last a lot longer.

[@patrickpetroff3930]

You need a Thermacell.

[@danielbutler578]

​@@squatch253,I have the same reaction to mosquitoes. They will buzz past me to get to my wife. We can be standing side by side and they will eat her up and never even give me a second glance.

[@neilshep50]

My car isn't that shiny, and I'm scared I'll scratch it. How are you going to be able to take the H out onto a field?

[@richardmead9225]

X231 needs a YT Minneapolis Moline to keep it company.

[@sixtoes2313]

I watch Jason channel.

[@rawbsworld6604]

🤔 300 frontend on an H! 😳 does that officially make it an I H frankenall? 😂😝 ✌️🤙

[@AndyFromm]

I see you had alot of our state bird, the mosquito, buzzing around... them and the gnats have been terrible.

[@AndyFromm]

@@squatch253 i put fly stips and a zapper in my shop. It's hard to do anything outside now if there isn't a good breeze.

[@ericcorse]

That paint is looking GOOD. What kind of wheel bearing grease did you use it almost appeared transparent?

[@ericcorse]

@@squatch253 Thanks

[@brycewiborg8095]

You probably freaked some purists out, but I'm not against changing the front end. Thank you.

[@bcbloc02]

So with the upgraded front end is it now a "super H" ? lol

[@jakobrebeki]

Could I ask just how close to the railway tracks are you? I lived at a place in London where the mainline tracks ran right next to the fence down at the bottom of my back garden and trains ran on a very regular basis. Is this the case with squatch acres?....

[@squatch253]

The tracks are 1 mile/1.6km away from me 👍

[@jakobrebeki]

@@squatch253 Mine were 128 yards away from my bedroom window. When the freight was moved at night the only chance of a good nights sleep was for one of them to suffer a derailment....

[@billandkathihensel3087]

Afternoon Toby, just got home from A local show, and I think I found out about something you mite be interested in, rd8, serial # 1h144 this was a high way dozer, originally had V plow and wings,(i was told) and my have A home built push blade. ? does this sound like something you are interested in?

[@thecainer64]

I've got an H, what manuals do you recommend and any idea where to look for them? I have really enjoyed this series

[@squatch253]

I always use Jensales for my repro manuals, they can be found online. You'll be best to have the Operator's Manual for all of the tire size, gear speed, and maintenance information. A Parts Manual is also a must-have, for all of the exploded views and part numbers for cross-reference, and of course the Service and Repair Manual for detailed procedures and specs.

[@thecainer64]

@@squatch253 thank you for the detailed reply. I really appreciate it.

[@andrewklahold2880]

I also have a question, cable drum bearing tolerance, is there a tolerance on the drum bearing or do they run snug like a wheel hub, this is on a cat 29 ccu, I got the steel tube up in the top of the winch with stainless and am in the process of putting it all back together

[@andrewklahold2880]

Okay well that is one manual I have gotten yet, I have the parts book on which I been working from just from a parts book you can do a lot, I have the service manual, but have not gotten a repair manual yet I guess that is next on the parts list

[@phildegruy9295]

What paint gun are you using and what CFM does it need?

[@aquilaaudax6033]

✋🏼🇦🇺👍🏼

[@ozzyfranf]

Those mosquitos are to much.

[@andrewklahold2880]

But they are not shoulder bolts, have to shoulder the hub

[@andrewklahold2880]

@@squatch253 oh okay sorry I thought they was for the rims

[@InquisitiveSearcher]

I see that the Minnesota state bird population, or, excuse me, the mosquito population, is thriving in your neck of the woods. 😕😒🙄

[@fredstewartjr2196]

You not supposed to feed the mosquitoes

[@dannygoin6552]

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