Fixing up the Abandoned Vintage Tractor and putting it to work

[@billhopkins1553]

Without a doubt-the luckest guy walking.Just one one rusty broken bolt. Carb.in fair shape..Way to go...

[@noorzaidi220]

Good job ..., got well knowledge , 74 years of age , you able to make it run , great thing in your life doing , regards from kuala lumpur.

[@jonnyr6092]

Your content is a great example of why Right to Repair is so important.

[@ColinRichardson]

I just look at these videos and think 70 years later and he can still get new filters for the thing.. It's amazing for standardisation. I wonder in the next 80 years if they can say the same thing when tractors are all electric.. (oh, I can't get the proprietary motor controller anymore) blar blar

[@thomas7529]

Absolutely

[@jamewakk]

Louis agree with u

[@nealvaughn2340]

@@ColinRichardson it’s weird to think about EVERYTHING we make and what it’ll look like 80 years from now. Kind of scary. I feel that mid 1900s equipment would last 80 years from now but our stuff would fall apart.

[@alan.dillon.mortgages]

This is the best comment I have EVER seen on any YT video, I fully agree with you. I really admire Marty T. that he can take something old, abandoned, broken etc. and reuse it. It's absolutley brilliant!!

[@blabla903]

Love that there is no obnoxious intro to these videos. You go straight into the interesting part of the video.

[@pnwghost]

My jaw dropped when that thing fired up and pulled itself out of the brush. My little brother loved this video as well, nice work man.

[@ColdSold1eR]

Love your videos. Actually grew up in New Zealand from birth until the age of 12. Bucklands Beach in Auckland. Haven't been back since, maybe one day! Absolutely beautiful country.

[@berniemiller4704]

You have given me hope for life in general . You are so good with your mechanical ability proves this. Thanks for giving me hope.

[@joseluisceballos355]

Man, I admire you. I wish I could understand how engines work. But I am a nurse and my abilities are different. Where I live I see so many tractors in fields. I wish I could be like you, get in the bush and take one out and make it run. I would remove the bloody snow from my whole street in the winter. Great video, hot wife better tractor. Regards

[@markstevens7190]

If this man was a doctor no one would ever die.

[@darkwinter6028]

Actually... he’d be a necromancer; because he’d be bringing them back from the dead...

[@JohnL_S17]

interesting logic

[@lastnightsdinner]

@@darkwinter6028 reverse vampirism

[@olgringo-421]

There is no higher praise that one man could ever bestow upon another. Plus if Marty and Andrew Camarata of New York were to crew up, they would never lose a race at Indianapolis, Daytona , or Pukekohe Park. Mechanical magicians both!

[@gareymitchell7270]

I hear you

[@fava7753]

Mrs Ts , new tractor . The wife loves it Marty . 👍 . Once again excellent work and content . Now , a roll bar decent sprung seat , convertible top with a matching trailer for the wife's shopping trips 😉 😁😁😁 . Joking guys . . 👍👍👍 . Keep saving the old stuff . . Your a one off for sure Marty . Top man . .

[@madhatter9641]

This is one of the best unintentional tutorial videos I've ever watched. I learned so much..

[@rickoliver2059]

Good to see the old DB getting spoiled and up and running again , you are a genius Marty , cheers .

[@christurner5473]

I can’t get enough of these old tractor videos you post, I wish they were longer, I could watch you working on them all day

[@dylanquartly3944]

Yep it’s always better when it only him by himself

[@knas5289]

Same here. As I have old stuff like this myself, It is very interesting to see how other people do similar repairs when no spare parts are available.

[@disturbedcarrot]

@@knas5289 yeah, certain parts are starting to dry up for the browns

[@jerrypocha3707]

We all want to do that.

[@wolfguardian8312]

Ya did all the basic service 'n she runs quite well for a 70 year old tractor....Beautiful find...

[@jeffreyplum5259]

Happyy Valentines Day Mrs. T A beauty in the drivers seat is the best improvement you have made in any machine, so far. God Bless you all.

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Hi Marty Great work very nice watching you rehab the old boy Be well

[@FoamSquatch]

So cool seeing the old girl working again.

[@radioman5688]

A most excellent job of saving a wonderful old tractor you should be most proud of yourself I know I am very proud of you

[@58Rev]

This one had it all: maintenance on an elderly work horse; Jeanine behind and before the camera, where she shows a mechanical adroitness by hopping aboard and going for a short round, including a throttle adjust to get the 25 a bit more into the wind, before setting herself deeply in hearts and minds worldwide by stating she "... thinks it's my favourite." At 19:49 we're regaled with Parson Marty T off to tend to the wellbeing of his estate; chain sawing, some hot reversing action and a tow-job. Watch to the end, you'll be delighted you did. Stellar clip, thanks to you both.

[@gunnarpoe929]

I thought the guy filming the motor grader had a special gift for cinematography. You're a good director. America loves you.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

That was Marty's mate the artist.... who made the snail mascot for the grader and was the owner of the resurrected D2 dozer.

[@thaimaxcan]

It amaze me all the time when you can find replacement parts for 70 years old tractor.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Filters and fluids all have their modern equivalents...notice how the newest vehicles are now being manufactured without spin-on filters...back to the replaceable cartridge which makes the chances of finding the exact fit filter for an oldie even higher. Marty did say that as for finding hard parts e.g. the exhaust manifold...that was going to be difficult. The carb is an updraft one, and the square bit on the bottom of the exhaust manifold is the "hot spot" that makes the petrol/air mix from the carb vapourise completely...which is especially necessary when the engine is stone cold...otherwise it coughs and farts...it's trying to digest particles of liquid which gives uneven burning in the cylinders and "rough running" and requires lots of choke to continue to run at all. So the exhaust manifold needs to be the right one.....they don't make them like that any more....and the replacement will also be 63-68 years old...NOS, anyone?

[@jesusisGod1434]

Nice work as always. Shes my favorite too. Nice to see Mrs T. And to hear she loves her too. Well I’m sure as I type this you have got the tiller for the Brown to make that garden come true already!

[@avrel820]

Nice to see the old girl up and running after some well deserved maintenance :-)

[@Worldslayer85]

what a cool Tractor. even your Mrs was super keen to drive it. Win!!!

[@1957AMa]

Complements Marty for your practical and systematic way of working!!

[@russellclement2058]

Our DB 25 Cropmaster was a TVO with a full width seat ,, I learnt to plough and disc on it when I was 11 in 1959 .. Many happy memories on a great little tractor,, Earlier model than that I think,, the Hyd controls were positioned sorta behind the seat under where the rear light is ,,

[@donplautz9788]

Love your channel, thanks for sharing stay safe buddy and God bless,🚜🚜🚜

[@leswheeler2023]

Lovely of you to give the missus a tractor for valentines day, - and you let her drive it! Very big of you. It's also very nice of her to let you bring back crap to give them new life. I am also wondering if the local council have moved you into a '' hoarders '' category in there books and that your premises may need closer inspection in the future. Thanks for the upload and inspiration for me to resurrect my own crap - one day!

[@eric_seguin]

Nothing better than a beautiful woman on a good tractor. You lucky DOG. Beautiful woman, beautiful country and beautiful kids. Wow. Talk about the life o' Reilly. More videos. I've watched every one you've posted. lol

[@lucduguay]

i love your videos my man!! you take pride in what you do with what you have. keep up the good work

[@Monkry68]

"Looking for girlfriend with tractor. Please send photo of tractor".

[@acerlogic1869]

Beautiful area you live in. Hi from Vancouver Canada

[@TedBishop1]

I think folks watch a video and dont really understand how much time you spent getting that tractor to run. Like you just hooked a battery to it and drove it out. Iknow it took considerable wrenching on it get it out of there. It makes for great videos. Your style of working and your attitude are a pleasure to watch. There is a lot more to do to the old girl yet. I believe that tarp really saved the day since it kept water out of the engine. Thanks for sharing Marty Take care

[@shackman9566]

Thank you again Marty. I thoroughly enjoy your work. She thinks my tractors sexy.

[@jayh1947]

Thank You for showing your lovely lady.............Jay

[@johnmccann3964]

I really like that you repaired that exhaust manifold. I didn't think that you would go that direction...that was awesome! Nice work

[@frankmcshane94]

these old tractors are best well made built to last great see you have given it a new lease life fantastic 75 years old still beating

[@johnnewson5039]

mrs marty is a natural tractor driver. i liked the comment about the the headlight, it made giggle. nice to see you in summer time gear, we are freezing our nuts off here in the uk. cheers mate

[@yingle6027]

She's a real beauty Marty, and the tractor was lovely also.

[@ler1950dec]

she sure is cutie pie !!

[@philglover2973]

Excellent video Marty top job on the tractor 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@GearheadStew]

Nice little tractor! Of all the people that could have found it, I'm glad it was you :)

[@AndrewHCann]

Floor pans should weld new metal on Marty :) also excellent tractor run for long time and get big fuel tank be all set to ! Happy St. Valentines Day to you also wife!

[@DavidBrown-fd8ed]

Good to see someone giving that Princess the love she deserves. 👍

[@cathyb2204]

A tractor for the lady. Lovely. It suits her too!

[@AitchC]

There's just something about watching someone work on a project, especially something practical and it all coming together that's very therapeutic and calming. Envious of your life.

[@christophermarshall5765]

Nice little tractor. Reminds me of the time I learned to drive a tractor at school, except that one I learned on was a Massey Ferguson 135.

[@SaoPauloNX]

incredible.. after all those years sitting idle, it doesn0t even smoke while running..

[@anthonydefreitas6006]

You're a romantic Marty, giving the wife a tractor for Valentine's day.

[@jerrypocha3707]

If only all our wives could be like that, the world would be a much better place.

[@disturbedcarrot]

Red is the color of romance after all

[@jerrypocha3707]

@@disturbedcarrot and the best part of all: no painting required.

[@deivesantos6108]

@@jerrypocha3707 8876l6l6

[@E3ECO]

"She thinks my tractor's sexy."

[@brittenv1000]

I can hear that tractor breathing a sigh of relief when that oil came out

[@M.TTT.]

"oil" I've never seen whatever that stuff was lol, wild

[@brittenv1000]

@@M.TTT. Water with a hint of slippery stuff🤭

[@USN_Ret-]

In the first video I swear I couldn't breathe well after he removed the oil drain plug up until he poured in the new oil.

[@Brad.whatthe]

The tractor must have been on a dairy all it’s life cause that looked like fresh cream to me

[@kirkpalmer1709]

@@USN_Ret- I hope he changed that oil again after running it for a little while. It definitely needed a flushing.

[@jayyoung5423]

Mrs Marty is awesome...my kind of woman....good stuff as usual, save on those old tractors...they still have much to give.

[@Dfanch]

These videos are among the few that I enjoy sitting through the entire thing.

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Marty ,Thank you once again for the wonderful video on restoration of old tractors I really enjoy watching how you fix them up Cliff from Logan city Queensland Australia

[@ellioth4319]

Hey Marty, you should do a vid of your tractor and tool collection.

[@trippasnippa6152]

Yes I would absolutely watch that

[@robertgriffin662]

I would also absolutely watch that as well. Also any other vids you got!

[@ritchiechristopher5603]

Mrs T a tractor enthusiast also - you live in NZ off grid it does not get any better Marty - you are a lucky man.

[@28YorkshireRose12]

Hi Marty, That tractor has only ever been a petrol only model. The TVO version had the classic "double tank" - A small petrol tank of about half a gallon, inside the main TVO tank. Plus, there were other items of equipment in the exhaust manifold that have never been on yours. In some territories the exhaust would have been as yours, with a silencer, on my UK model, it had a 'choked stack pipe' which gave the exhaust a very rich and fruity sound, but importantly, improved the effectiveness of the manifold hot spot' and Priestman vaporiser - which yours doesn't have. On the hydraulic lift, it will always lift the arms with no load on them, so I'd suggest trying something like a Ransomes TS-59 three furrow plough on there, and get the oil fully warmed up and see how it performs then. A good test of the hydraulic power is to fill a standard 4 ton farm trailer with earth, and see if it can tip that! If it can, it's a good one! The hydraulic pressure on these tractors was only ever quite low, around 400 to 500 psi, if memory serves me, so don't expect too much out of it. I was looking at those front wheels, and it looks to me as though you have commercial vehicle rims welded to the original DB centres. The original rims would have been 19" and mounted in the same adjustable manner as the rear wheels - The front axle on these is fixed, and the track adjustment is done by repositioning the rims and centres as necessary to obtain the correct track, also one good reason to get rid of those truck tyres. I'm guessing that yours has been used as a trailer tug in its later life? - They were quite popular in that role over here, on caravan sites and to a lesser extent, as a boat launcher. Brakes always seemed to be good on these, but they should squeal! There's something not quite right if they don't! A lot of subsequent DB models had a bad habit of leaking oil on the brake drums, and rendering their brakes ineffective.

[@kevinsmith467]

I have a Cropmaster and a 25 here in NZ. Both were found in much the same condition as Marty's. Both my engines were frozen however, so I had to remove rocker shafts, stake valves and then blow penetrating oil though each cylinder. They are Petrol only models and the Cropmaster has the double tank arrangement still but nothing else TVO related. The 25 has the single tank and is near identical to the machine Marty's wife now has. Your comments are spot on..

[@28YorkshireRose12]

@@kevinsmith467 Thank you. 👍

[@butchknapman3939]

Great to see yet again you working your magic on a vintage David Brown long way from it’s old home in West Yorkshire UK At one time I think David Brown tractors were on the older aircraft carriers for plane movements There are a lot still going

[@jeffcook3044]

Such a sincere "even keeled" narrational voice that's loaded with common sense and logic. Driven by a passion for the resurrection of the discarded and forgotten. All backed by mechanical skills and a love for his craft. A pleasure to watch, listen and learn. Great stuff Marty T.

[@Biokemist-o3k]

So True!!!

[@bradweston5342]

Watching a "Marty T" video is like mechanical Tai Chi. It certainly encourages a "give it a go" attitude. I certainly look forward to finding something to give a similar droopy eyed thankful smile like that little "25".

[@adambassador7727]

Watching you work in the summer sun, giving your care servicing something well made and still around, listening to the birds - gives me a sense of peace. Thank you.

[@FinflazodeTurroai]

So satisfying bringing back to life an ancient mechanisms...they were built to last, with minimal maintenance. Problem is people did not do even that minimum...

[@patriciobarthou9014]

so pleasant to watch how you renew the old and neglected machinery 😊

[@marcatteberry1361]

You are my HERO! I LOVE to see old things put back to working order. 10 out of 10 people would probably have passed up this opportunity, you took it on, and WOW! Plus your Valentine loves it. Win/Win.

[@donrainier6452]

I'd like to thank u sir for saving that old girl. Good job. They don't make them like that anymore

[@Miphen0707]

Thank you Marty. Really appreciate your videos.

[@rocketboyty]

Marty it is Valentines day, what did you do for your wife? "Well I got her a shiny red tractor and tuned her up, she still sputters and backfires a bit, but the tractor runs great!" =P

[@jasonsutton4719]

That was a good job on fixing up the good ole tractor, they just don't make things good like that anymore. It's going to be good to see you finish it up. Glad the wife liked the gift you gave her.

[@johnathekid1040]

Just watched the 1st episode on this tractor then binge watched all the other tractors being fixed! Great channel look forward to binge watching them all again! Keep up the good work!

[@SuperLittleTyke]

Yeah, there's just something about bringing old tractors back to life. There are lots of videos about abandoned cars, but somehow they're not as interesting.

[@MrGman1956]

Love your Chanel and Approach with your old equipment. You very calming voice and measured approach. The land is stunning thanks so much. best to you and your family.

[@ZenWithKen]

First time I've seen buttermilk used for hydraulic fluid, lol. Thanks for sharing.

[@pville5548]

Loved how you addressed how the tires stayed up (water in the tires) and the condition of the tarp. Thanks Marty, you are the best youtuber

[@aaronhorn6849]

Marty's wife come outside. "Hey Marty?" "Yes Dear?" "Have you seen my good kitchen knife and tea towel?" "Ahhhhhhhhh nnnnnooooooooo" *quick! distract her with driving lessons on the new tractor!*

[@philmoore71]

a la 'The world's fastest Indian'

[@4sl648]

@@philmoore71 sometimes kitchen gadgets are the perfect repair tool. Knives and basting syringes ckean up pretty well. Tea towels not so much. Wheres the black shoe polish for the tire cracks?

[@jerrymccurry9372]

Glad I'm retired

[@zestoslife]

Great to see Mrs T enjoying the find as well.

[@MurrayC]

Looks really good but please add a roll over bar, a friend died aged 19 when he rolled his parent's tractor

[@stanpatterson5033]

I think this is a valid point, especially if someone inexperienced is going to be using it. No reason why he could not fabricate a ROPS for it Of course, fresh paint might make a ROPS stick out like a sore thumb against the patina of the rest of the metal....

[@pettyfogger2305]

A valid concern but after 30 years sitting on primordial semi-swamp, I am not sure what frame Marty would find sound enough to weld on; perhaps a couple of "wheelie bars" out the back end.

[@rusteh1234]

Came here to say this. ROPS is a must. Maybe a 4 point system off the rear axle and somewhere up front might be appropriate given the suspect nature of the frame?

[@dr.decalin5565]

A ROPS bar saved me when my Chinese Jinma rolled over on a slope. I just hung on to the wheel and climbed out when it stopped on its side. Gave me a hell of a fright. I widened the track to prevent it happening again.

[@WilliamWagner-hq9ut]

All across the United States you see abandoned cars, trucks, buses even planes sitting in the weeds. One tractor in New Zealand shouldn't surprise anyone.

[@predatorhack]

I really like your videos Marty. Keep up the good work. Its amazing to think about how what you do in these videos is sort of a lost art. To be able to take something that is old and restore it to a working condition with time, effort and attention. Well done. Thank you~

[@markhensley9378]

I don't think I need to tell you that the old David Brown 25 is happy to be back in service. Your wife seems to like it best. Great video! Rims and tires are definitely a must for this one. Thanks again for your time and videos.

[@bartrabiej]

Another workhorse brought back to life. Nicely done Marty!

[@WelcometoVideoCity]

Always enjoy the those moments with your family. Now go till up those garden bed for the missus!

[@MrSlapdash243]

I watched a video of some guy who didn't have an ultrasonic cleaner putting carburetor parts into jam jars with petrol and taped a sander to the lid of it. It did just as good a job as the ultrasonic cleaner.

[@MrSlapdash243]

@@6ftS His channel is called ichiban moto and the name of the video to search for was how to make an ultrasonic parts cleaner.

[@fishfire_2999]

Fantastic job answering all those questions , your patients is to be admired .

[@kurtjohnson3496]

Was I the only one that thought “ now that’s a knife” when he was scraping the gasket off?!?!😉

[@finster101]

My thoughts exactly! You just beat me to the comment, lol

[@cg8469]

I was scrolling down to see if there was a "gasket scraper aussie/kiwi accent knife" remark, and here we are

[@breech123]

Lol!

[@getberget]

Yes!!!

[@28YorkshireRose12]

Oh no, you were not alone, but I was waiting for Marty to take his hat off, hold it skyward, and tell us the time!

[@jackb1936]

It must be so cool just knowing how to do all these things, just being able to fix up a tractor all by yourself, being able to diagnose and fix everything.. incredible!

[@jrand2631]

I really love these old machinery restoration you do Marty - looking forward to see more of this old "beast" lol. Thanks for the video, and stay safe down there in New Zealand.

[@randoliof]

Every time I watch Marty's videos, I'm amazed at how similar his area of New Zealand is to where I went to High School on the north coast of California. Very beautiful area

[@gonget]

Haha I nearly passed out Due to holding my breath while you were taking out the rusty old bolts off the hydraulic cover. As most know stripping bolts can go from a 1 minute job to being driven clinically insane.

[@shanedavies9564]

Mate great old tractor good to see it lives again and mum driven as well cheers shaneo , nelson

[@garyhunter6030]

So glad to see you were able to save the old David Brown-25. It even sounds like its glad to be back to work.👍

[@Speakno12]

Nice seeing the missus, you have done well all around 👍🏼

[@aserta]

That tarp is 100% marine grade. Those are the only tarps that last that long as they're both UV stable and have that anti salt leach substance in them. p.s 3:57 now we know where milk shake comes from. :))

[@tattoosteveneo]

G’day misses Marty. Nice to see you fixing up these old machines.

[@davidsoldiron]

I for one am glad to see your work on that little #25. That would make someone a really useful machine, if you decided to sell it. Re-wire it and run it a bit and then change all of the fluids again, it will be "good to go"!!! Might take a sand blaster to a few rusty bits, then a good bit of paint wouldn't hurt any on those parts.

[@davidwiltshire6094]

I have two vintage DB's with noisy gearbox and drive train, yours sounds the same, I will stop worrying. 😆 D. Victoria

[@FrankRuiz66]

Looks like the wife has a tractor now. Lol..

[@bruwin]

Best way for him to keep getting new tractors is if he gets his wife a few too!

[@JonWilsonDr]

Valentine's Day gift?

[@aceadman]

Never get tired of watching, and listening to, Marty fix stuff. He has such a good “way” about him. 😊👍👍

[@kirk467]

I enjoy these videos so much Marty, you’re like a magician when it comes to mechanic work!

[@MoosesValley]

His and Hers tractors, going for afternoon tractor drives around the mountain with your partner ... man you are sure living the dream !! 👍

[@billsargent3407]

I collect old iron like this. That oil bath shows signs that the water level was higher. I bet when you walked her out of the beans that she slobbered out some water. It might have been a result of years of being abandoned. But keep an eye on that intake. Sometime they get aquatic after a rain... I bet however you know this...

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Would have been an idea for OEM to have welded or folded a "skirt" to shield that join between the bottom of the mesh filter housing and the oil bath itself...

[@TheOldParakaoStoreCafeBar]

Nice video i gather some people doubt it sat there for long I put a motor in my 48 Chevy truck the motor sat in a shed for 30 years and it runs like a dream 👍🏼 take it easy mate 🍺

[@jerrypocha3707]

Wife goes and says, "MINE!!!" Marty, my boy, you're gonna be fighting that DB 25 for the wife's affections.

[@margaretwilkinson9140]

thank you for the video Marty! make sure you do everything you can to preserve those historic bespoked wheels. you got yourself a piece of history.