FIRST START after BUDGET rebuild, John Deere 650!

Abandoned with a blown engine and left for dead?! NOPE! This awesome little John Deere 650 4x4 tractor will be SO USEFUL!! We are so excited she’s a runner!
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[@jamesmallinger9555]

Ralph is a great name and Mr.Finley,is adorable, don't worry about what projects you do,US real subscribers will keep watching, Love always Jim

[@ralphfell2119]

Hi from Ralph in the UK. Just a suggestionpn fitting your rings., the ring with you put in the centre groove , may I suggest that is the compression ring and the shape of the ring is called a ridge dodger and is designed to miss any wear in the bore that has heavy wear in it, as anew full sizwd ring will hit the ridge and break mon contacting the ridge first time it comes up the bore. Allso if you slide the shell bearings in you minimise the risk of geeting dirt trapped between the rod as the new shell scrapes any dirt out as it rotates into place. I have replaced both main and big end shells in situ without removing the engine or crank Many a time when a crank looks bad, it is often the material from the white metal bearing and comes off the crank easily with parafine and wet and dry. Place a roofing fent nail in the oil hole of the main bearing journal and wind the shell out, replace the same way. Good content keep up the channel and lo0ok after the squirrels!!

[@kenbeitzel9168]

An old country boy like me can definitely relate to the tractor rebuild. Very cool. Great job. Enjoy your videos very much

[@sean7119]

The hydraulic filter gets clogged often. It’s a washable metal filter. 3 bolts remove the cover behind the rear left wheel. Slow or whinny hydraulic response is usually an effect that reminds me to clean mine. Good luck with it. You can’t kill that thing. It’s a tank.

[@kd5inm]

It's a Yanmar

[@sean7119]

@@kd5inm yep. Japanese.

[@MidnightSmoke]

A tractor like that should be very useful around the shop, moving cars, trunks, boats, .... Here is a like and comment to help your channel grow and get you the recognition you deserve.

[@clauderichard7576]

So glad to see you guys back and please enjoy life nice to see you are not working so much great tractor too

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

Yeah, they need to build a big rubbery pusher plate for the front of it!

[@bobcox2580]

Personally, I would watch you and Aaron rebuild a bicycle if that's what you decided to do. I love watching you two no matter what your working on. I'm just glad Aaron's feeling better and your doing videos again.

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

Agreed !!

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Sure do appreciate that!!

[@joehagen6562]

I enjoyed watching tractor rebuild ,but starting it without radiator on is a no no

[@joehagen6562]

Why you have a shop with sheet metal sides and have big wooden doors that have big holes in them why

[@larrydavidson3402]

What a deal you two got with that tractor. Thanks to Aaron's diesel and mechanical skills it works like a dream.

[@19815389]

Really glad you two are back up and running again , I had no idea what happened, then I watched the video of Aaron explaining about his health issues so glad he’s doing much better, awesome he stopped alcohol just by doing that is a massive game changer for his health you guys are awesome

[@michaelsullivan1262]

So flippin’ awesome! Fender mounted toolbox is sorta steampunk!

[@moparman1962]

Loved this small John Deere tractor engine rebuild, very cool. I noticed you didn't take your right angle air sander with a 100-120 grit sanding disc to the flywheel surface in a swirl pattern to do a "backyard resurface" where the clutch disc engages it. Wouldn't that have helped the clutch hold a little better for awhile? I just know I've seen a lot of very inexpensive engine rebuilds of all kinds where the flywheel on a go-kart all the way up to a big piece of machinery wasn't surface turned on a lathe but they went ahead and put a good swirl scratch pattern on the clutch mating area to take a lot of the smooth/polish out of the steel for more clutch grip.

[@Pingusbingus807]

Love the tractor content! Seeing y’all just slowly and casually work on these budget projects always reminds me that the project isn’t just about completing something. It’s also about learning and making memories along the way!

[@kirdot2011]

Exactly! I wish my parents would live around that theory.

[@StevenAndrews]

the best permatex product ever is indianhead gasket shellac. i love that ya'll got aaron a good project for his healing time. hopefully we see you both on hrpt.

[@coldpond]

Satisfying to watch the rebuild. Can't wait to see more restoration. Good job, all the best to you and Ralph.

[@benjaminspencer6507]

I love seeing old vehicles restored. Tractors are really special. Jason of Cog Hill Farms was given a Ford 8n by his granddaddy to restore. His granddaddy is pushing 100 yrs old!!

[@beckyumphrey2626]

We love Cog Hill Farms.

[@guygrotke8059]

Did you check the ring gap in the cylinders? I think that's a pretty important step before you put them on the pistons. If it's too tight, you can file the ends of the ring to get it right so they don't hit when they expand from the heat.

[@andrewthecelt3794]

I wondered why no piston ring scrapers in the last episode? Was that a hacksaw blade to clear the ring lands? Just a touch with the pointy bits and you're getting oil blow by on the rings like holes in a colander.

[@slick12284]

Yesterday was my first time watching your channel and now I’m HOOKED.

[@cheezhead6007]

I guess it's too late to check it runs and it's done

[@ClotEastwood]

Clutch tool: Get a long bolt or threaded bar . . . Wrap tape on it for the crank bearing size then tape on for clutch plate size and use it to line up/assemble the clutch. Be careful with it as its only tape. . but wrapped tight it works fine. Fill all filters if possible. So much better than cranking and cranking. The rest is exactly what I would do (I'm not perfect . . just my 10cents worth) Sounds good, just remember she's got s/h crank and old pistons etc. . . so won't be sounding like a Rolls Royce . . I'd be soooooooo happy with that. You saved a fortune there

[@snagger5299]

New subscriber here.. I picked you up on sick week, thought it was awesome how you guys went around helping anybody that needed it.. enjoyed your engine tractor rebuild. Also have been surfing your boat videos . Really digging your content. Brought a tear to my eye when you showed the old 64 and told how the previous owner passed away. May he rest in peace and condolences to the family. Thanks again peace

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Sure glad you’re here!!

[@jaybailey8044]

It's always great to see her smiling face and how you both work together to get things done.

[@arranjohnson2916]

I love how relatable your content is. Doing projects not having the tools and having to go to the parts store. Reusing parts you can't remove or source. Not like main stream channels that feel more commercial. I'm in the UK and have little interest in tractors but watching you both revive this had me hooked. Keep up the content 👍👍

[@BruceSumner]

I think those old Fury's were great cars, I had a 1968 Fury 3 4 door. About 5 weeks after it (a demo car), I pulled it into my carport and fine tuned it, I then loaded up my wife and young brother in law and took them back to Colorado where I grew up. I also took them up to top of Pikes Peak. The trip was from almost sea level (Orlando, FL) to 16,410 feet above, with no problem on regular gas, a 318 single carb.

[@OldSneelock]

Great job on the assembly. I work single handed on almost everything. A trick I use to make assembly easier is using a couple pleces of threaded rod or bolts with the head cut off as guide pins. Makes it much easier to mount heavy flywheels and clutch plates.

[@geneedmonds3702]

My best friend and I bought one just like it last year and we like it so much. We didn’t have to rebuild the engine but had to do some other things, they are real cool little workhorses.

[@Red81Camaro]

Very glad to see you two back out in the shop together ❤️. The new vibe is obvious between you, great job taking a life event and capitalizing on it to make you stronger. Excellent job on Ralph too.

[@zymmer4]

Dale is our man..trustworthy, efficient..good at what he does..heck yeah y'all !!!

[@robfox5892]

So Aaron has a custom piston table, and a custom parts washer?! Man no fair! ( Although it sounds like the parts washer can be finicky sometimes ;-) )

[@gmscott9319]

Great job restoring an old John Deere and keeping it out of the junk heap. Also good thing you can keep one alive from the time when you don't need to pay a subscription for it to work!

[@gavery7752]

Great to see ya both back spinning wrenches .. the smiles say it all that 650 is a real work horse .. had one for yrs and never a serious lick of trouble ...great find

[@young11984]

Best thing ive found for old hard gaskets on aluminum is a wood chisel, stays sharp and requires little effort shave the gasket off. If thick gasket is a replacement then tap it with a tiny ball peen hammer and the gasket usually flies off in chunks

[@young11984]

That Ultra Black wont ever leak on that intake lol, i use it on all my header and turbo flanges and never had a leak....may cuss when time to pull the headers off the heads but they never leaked.

[@ZippoVarga]

So awesome to see the ole Yanmar 2 cylinder alive again! Great job you two! Inspiring me to head out to my shop in the pouring rain and get something done. Cheers! Zip~

[@x19fan1]

I have a Yanmar 2210BD which is physically a little bit larger, but uses the same engine and mechanicals as your 650. It is an amazing machine that works and works! I’m sure you’ll find yours will be just as impressive. As a first time viewer of your channel I must say I enjoyed the video, have subscribed, and look forward to watching your previous videos. -Dave

[@jimcrowell5093]

Ralph is BADASS👍

[@dougpark1025]

It would probably be good to replace the hydraulic oil and filters at this point as well. I don't know if yours has it but there should be a cleanable pickup filter that you should clean as well. It looks like the hydraulics are working smoothly so you could probably get away with not replacing the oil. Also check the oil in the front axle. Looking forward to seeing that move some dirt.

[@patricktobin1388]

I "inherented" an MTD 15.5 hp lawn tractor. Evidently someone hit something very solid. Bent one of the blades and sheared the flywheel key. Got it running, and the oil pan gasket leaks! Split the case today and test run tomorrow! Yee Haw!

[@MManeval]

Guys, I have been waiting with great anticipation for this episode!!!! I love old tractors, and to see both of you working on this together, with a super low budget, and making it run again is inspirational! THANK YOU! I would love to see you guys get into free or super cheap projects to get running, just to mix your regular content up! Congrats and keep up the great work!! - Mark

[@harryjensen9090]

The sharp knocking sound you get on start up is actually the fuel igniting when the engine is started some diesels the ignition pressure in the cylinders can be over 1000 psi in the cylinder. Compression ignition style. Sounds good .with good maintenance it should give you some good service. 😊

[@douglasarmstrong2748]

Great Job guys. It is good to see that good ole JD back in service. Every time I go to the dealer to pick up a part for mine I look at the new ones and then look at the price tag and I like mine better all over again. They sure proud of those new ones! I am looking forward to seeing more of Ralph in the future. Take care.

[@terryashcraft1238]

I use to take a 8” piece of broom handle and grind it down to fit the pilot bearing. And wrapped masking tape to fit the clutch disk. Worked perfect for lining up the clutch

[@69burbon]

Great episode!! If I was still teaching auto shop I'd recommend this as a must watch tutorial on engine building. Great information and you guys make it so relatable. "Get out in the shop and do something!" Great advice!!!!!

[@chriscadman6379]

Good afternoon. Our rain is all white and fluffy up north. Shovel shovel. Good for low speed drifting into the drifts.

[@OZD-mb2bs]

Ive got a 1987 JD 950 that just won"t die! It was built by Yanmar and I guess they knew what they were doing. Great video BTW!

[@kd5inm]

That 650 is also a Yanmar. I have a Yanmar YM180D that is basically the same as the JD750.

[@raymondrobinson5251]

Place short lengths of tube ends on the rod bolts helps tremendously on line-up on crankshaft! First time I seen it done! I thought 'waste of time'. Now I recommend that!

[@GDKimble]

Sounds really good! Quality work as usual. Emily's face when it fired is priceless!

[@shareurtube]

"Nothing Runs Like A Deere." Man I really enjoyed watching you two tearing down that tractor. I drove my family's John Deere Model A when I was six (1955). To this day I still enjoy hearing that distinctive sound of the John Deere. Keep up the great work you two and the best to you all.

[@barrybarry5803]

I love your excitement Emily, it's so visual!

[@lew4083]

It’s funny you say you grew up with a John Deere 950 because I did as well. My dad bought his new in 84 and I got it when he passed. Soooo many memories on that thing. Keep up the good work!

[@charleykeenan6171]

Great job, I appreciate you guys working as a couple and making family friendly content. Great example of teamwork and commitment to building quality projects. I subscribed today because I try to support the kind of content I feel confident recommending to others.. Thank you for what you guys do!

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Sure do thank you for this comment and the kind sentiment! We’re so thankful for the support ❤️

[@davidkraft3690]

I was really surprised as i watched this Video, that you had this channel for nine years. I found it for the first time tonight , and enjoyed it so much. I applaud Aron for his life style change. any change like that does not come easy, and takes much self discipline. I look forward to future videos.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Woo hoo!! It’s a runner! Excellent work 🤙

[@GeorgeT6566]

I have a 1950 Ferguson TO20 that I got running about 5 years ago. I am still mowing fields with it. old gal runs great for a 73 year old Tractor.

[@aaronbillbradley7343]

You guys are so entertaining! Enjoyed the Deere rebuild, great content. Aaron is so calm and chill.👍🏼

[@a.dudeman7715]

Oh, the familiar sound of that two-cyl Yanmar click-klacking away. Brings me back to humid summer mornings, trying to mow most of the yard before the heat got bad. Or the rain came. I grew up operating one of these as our main mower. Family bought it new in the 80's, and it still runs to this day with nothing besides seasonal maintenance and fluid/filter changes. Slow as hell but I'm sure it'll be around long after I'm gone. Thanks for bringing back memories of home, guys.

[@kevinsidrow1553]

These are great little tractors. I picked one up last fall. Just looking for a loader for it now.

[@briantaylor4232]

Gotta love tractors I have a 1967 ih 2424 diesel tractor with front end loader that I rebuilt and a 1959 case 610b plus lots of impliment 2 14 plow, brushhog mower, 3 point backhoe, rear blade, 3 point sprayer sub soiler ,mf1 post hole auger they are tools I use alot.

[@innerspaceavailable]

Congratulations Ya'll. Great job by both of you as usual. Nothing better than bringing something back to life and zero debt to boot. Nice!!!

[@raykillorn4950]

That motor will serve them for a very long time! Very satisfying repair. Hydraulics working too!!

[@psg6314]

I like the tractor build and great video keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe 🙏

[@trebornesregrot]

An easy way to make alignment tool is get a rod or dowel or the like, wrap masking tape to fit the pilot , then again for the plate I have 4 or 5 sitting around the shop.

[@broncobros2022]

Man you guys are so inspiring! I want to do the things you guys do but I keep going to work and paying others to fix my stuff. I just need to get out there and do it!

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Heck yes you do!!! Find something broken and dig around the internet for good cheaper parts & fix it!!! Such a good feeling 😎 You got this 🤗

[@freedomrider30]

Started in the workforce at 21 as a JD Mechanic. Have worked on so many different tractors and equipment but am true to the bone JD fan!!! Love the boat, plane, cars, trucks... Love you guys! Thanks!!! A+!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎

[@kd5inm]

Yeah I used to mechanic at a kubota dealer myself. Love the Yanmar tractors

[@freedomrider30]

@@kd5inm Worked at a Kubota dealer for several years. Yanmar has got a great little engine! 👍👍

[@tonysansom]

Excellent couple of episodes. Really enjoyed watching Aaron rebuild with such skill, knowledge and care. Great that you didn't have to spend anymore to get the bucket working as well.

[@tomcocci]

Getting a kick out of how excited Emily is when the tractor started for the first time. This has been fun to watch.

[@richardharvey8939]

Love y’all’s work🎉❤

[@NormPhares]

Y’all making me homesick for my old farming days. Had an old ‘65 Ford tractor that we used for everything and did our own maintenance. Enjoy Ralph!

[@sawz20]

This is a great build! You guys need to make a shirt with Arron saying “mm hmm” lol

[@walnutridgefarms3975]

I've got a 650 just like that! Minus the loader 😞 You are going to love it! Thanks for sharing some of the details of the rebuild, I have a couple of old two-cylinders that need rebuilding and appreciate the tips you shared as I've never done it before.

[@youngdenzel9574]

I've already watched the other tractor episode like 3 times already lol. Lovin the content guys keep up the great work 👏 👌 👍 🙌

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Thank you so muuuuch!!!

[@CottonFarmer667]

Ah, another GTO owner! Bought my 05 brand new, it currently has 91,000 mi. and runs like it is still new. No problems at all.

[@jeremyrowe743]

For the algorithmic machine of our KZbin Overlords

[@fitch8363]

I think you'll really enjoy that tractor. I have a 770 which is the next model in the evolution. The 770 replaced the 750 and has a 3 cylinder engine - I'm jealous of your 2 cylinder engine - I drove the neighbor's John Deer 60 during my youth on the farm in MI long ago. My 770 has been reliable as gravity and runs like new.

[@johnfebozzi8896]

Ralph and John Deere Rocks

[@unchained20000000]

The nob on the steering wheel that you said is so fun to use is called a suicide nob, it was put on old hotrods in the past.

[@pattywatt5351]

GREAT JOB RESTORING A BROKEN TRACTOR with so many hours of good life left in it. Thank you so much for filming and showing us all how important it is to TURN OFF THE TV and get into the garage!!! It is so important to learn all you can about so many things. Once its in your head no one can take it away from you, and you can take it any where.

[@captnsquid8151]

Good rework. I like it. The engine is a 2T80 Yanmar, 17 hp. .diesel. I worked many years for the Yanmar Distributor in Vancouver, British Columbia, .covering western Canada We used Yanmar to fab many a diesel electric generating set,

[@donalddrapeau5028]

Thank you loved the video!nothing better than the first fire up. Still remember the first engine I did. 1953 Jag xk 120. Bare block in car for thirty years. What a high when it ran.

[@vicswanby454]

When he came driving back into frame you can totally see that grin. Have fun be safe you guys.

[@claybair4904]

I have seen many jobs destroyed by those buffing pads . No matter how careful you are it will round the inside and outside of any flat surface especially aluminum , but I have seen them ruin a flat surface on iron . A sharp scraper , and a good flat file , and patience . makes for a good seal .

[@geneparody7049]

Godspeed brother lost to many to cancer including both my parents true car guys understand that bond with I was ready to give up on life few weeks as after my dad passed a 78 Camaro came my way that if had for 4 years been on the road since I got helped me threw a tuff patch it will be my daughter's car some day I wish the best for you

[@garyjohnson6423]

I really enjoy this tractor rebuild I also watch Derrick work on tractors. Thanks for such interesting videos.

[@sixesand9s56]

I like the tractor content, just bought my first. 62 Ford 4000 diesel. I started putting wheel bearing grease on paper gaskets to keep them from sticking on if I think I may be back into something again in the future.

[@petebonesio2048]

That is great! when I was a 9 year old and my dad had a landscaping service, I had to rebuild lawn mowers and engines. I could rebuild a 3hp brigs in 30 minutes and had three or four to do over the weekend! Top down, bent shafts and all. Love it.

[@wandawTube]

Will you please make a video of finishing the painting and restoring the shine of the machine? I love seeing an old machine come to life in every way possible. Thank you. Very enjoyable.

[@jonrusso4720]

Aron I'm a John deere me hanic and I would suggest u go thru full hydraulics system now too,oil filters and make that hydraulics pump did suffer from the fire too have ones like that too and pumps were shot from heat too and melted too... FYI now too.

[@Dan-dk7sw]

That was FUN kids! J.D. family here too... Models 40,60 and an old B... loved them all. ;)

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

It never gets old (for me) the first few breaths of life from a fresh rebuild, have been at it since the late 70s. Thanks Flying sparks garage. Central California watching.

[@frankish5314]

On the hydraulic pump on the bigger Yanmars they use a shear pin between the gear that drives the pump and the shaft. The idea of course is the pin shears off if the pump locks up. and then the pump is not turning even though the gear is going round and round. I recommend checking there first.

[@t.c.bowling1934]

My Dad has a 650 just like yours and it sounds the same way. The motors sound funny cause it's a two cylinder but that's just how they sound it's normal. It has a 5 foot snow blower on the front. Awesome video!

[@frankdodson3534]

Just a suggestion take a couple of long bolts and cut the heads of and bevel the sharp edges and you can hang the weight of the flywheel/ pressure plate on and guide it in to place.

[@bertonfeuchtwanger9779]

Great job on the John Deere! You both were smiling from ear to ear and so was Ralph the tractor. I worked for John Deere 40 years and like seeing them brought back to life. As the saying goes “Nothing Runs Like a Deere”. I wish you luck sorting out the hydraulics and any other bugs that Ralph may have. Enjoy your content and will keep watching!

[@vaughnwilliams4519]

Not sure about y'all's needs, but the front end loader is an awesome attachment!l So many uses. I've had my tractor over 20 years and tookk the F/E loader off once just to see it off... Put it back on and it hasn't been back off since. Great job getting it running again!

[@chriskelley1115]

I remember the beginning and it being called "in the shop with Emily". I started then and have loved every minute. Getting to meet you two in Champaign Illinois with my Daughters was amazing day and ill never forget it. I agree with Bob Cox below id watch yall rebuild a bicycle.

[@WNCworks]

Sweet little tractor! I've got a 450, a 318, and a 420. Love them Deere's!

[@fremountstsongsrich2453]

As an ret Omc Corba / Evenrude OB. boat mech. we used Lqcuar Thinner for gasket remover much safer than what you did for gasket removing Good gasket sealer!!!. also next time get a dead blow hammer not a metal hammer for motor gear and piston wrest pin assembly you can flar out the end of the wrest pin usung what hammer you used! I have seen to many broken gears because of the wrong hammer being used and wrist pins flared.

[@williammatzek4660]

You may know this by now! In 1961 when John Deere started using hydraulic controlled power steering! The first sign your hydraulic oil is getting low is equipment will not raise all the way up. In your case your loader will not work correctly. So you know in 1966 I started helping dad on his farm. The tractor I run the most was a 1965 4020 diesel. I also run a model 70 john Deere. The model 70 is a 2 cylinder. (Johny. Popper)

[@SuperDriver379]

Be sure and check your thermostat, my little 650 had a spring fail and overcooled real bad, it’s easy enough to check with a laser thermometer on the thermostat housing, these little Japanese diesels normally run about 60°C. ✌️

[@elrobo3568]

I am a new subscriber and I also am a jet acft mechanic and master mechanic. i work mostly on old classic cars and my John Deere tractor as you do. I enjoy watching you two work on things because you have the same relationship that myself and my wife do, we are coming up on 57 years together. Doing things together helps enrich the relationship and makes you stronger. Keep up the good work and I will sit here at 0430 with my coffee and enjoy you two. Thanks!

[@handimanjay6642]

A piece of old ring makes a good scraper to clean out piston ring groves. Deep sockets clutch alignment tool. Now you got a big clean spot. Nicely done, thanks for sharing.

[@99callsign]

Having assembled thousands of pistons into gm blocks, I may have missed it but I didn't see you check the gap and alignment of the ring end openings. We always made sure the ring gaps never lined up with each other. Also the oil ring rails should not align with the opening on the oil ring or with each other.

[@trtj200]

It's been a long time but the only time I ever remember replacing a rear bearing was if it had spun but then it wrecked the housing too! Air has always been the bain of those mini-tractors hydraulic systems the lines are so small any little bubble will air lock them. They are sweet little rides tho I live just a couple minutes away from John Deere's main tractor assembly plant in Waterloo, Iowa, my cousin worked his whole career there.

[@jtrt1]

Great job. You are good at what you do AND your wife is a doll.......and a good helper!!

[@tedc7714]

The neighbors had one of those with belly mower. Their kids ran around on it all the time, had a one bottom plow and plowed gardens with it. All the boys left home and it was still running.

[@bobocaterpillar3697]

we have an 850, with a 3 cylinder. great little machine. they are noisy little engines .. but yours sounds a little extra loud, make sure there is no air going into the inj pump from the fuel tank/filter - that would also make it hard to start. new fuel lines probably wouldn't hurt too. .. you may also have a bad fuel injector causing fuel knock. after its running and warmed up, run the engine at high idle and crack each fuel line, ONE at a time, just a little and see if the noise gets better or worse with each cylinder, little diesel fuel additive might help loosen up a sticky fuel injector too.