Ford Tractor Engine Refresh: Valves, Head Gasket and Rings for Jubilee, 600, 800, 900, 2000, 4000

[@JT-lr3fw]

Respect to the guy under the tractor who raised such an amazing daughter. I'm 44 and I learn so much from her each time I need help with something.

[@YOU-vj4fl]

I think that’s his wife my friend! Google her,you can see wedding pics,all kinds of pics,I thought the same for awhile,I do respect their service,and still buy parts from them,have a good day!

[@atticstattic]

@@YOU-vj4fl That must be why she refers to him as 'my dad'...

[@beecee1235]

@@atticstattic :) :) :) I thought I heard that too. Now, back to concentrating on Engines.....

[@roberthayes5037]

Rachel definitely is teacher material. She knows how to explain everything in detail where if you listen well you will be able to build your engine with no problem.

[@TomGellos]

​@@YOU-vj4flbro I think Rachel's his daughter

[@cattywampuscreek7653]

Not sure what I love more, watching Rachel work with her dad or seeing the old USA craftsman screwdrivers.

[@johnpreston4934]

Nice video. I like to put a clean rag over the crank shaft when I'm honing the cylinder. Also sometimes you can just replace the piston pin if there's play and leave the bushing since a machine shop will rip you off.

[@jarr2800]

This is the most informative Jubilee video available on KZbin. Thanks for that.

[@PYDOGMATE]

Best engine overhaul yet! Appreciate the detailed explanation and close-up shots of all the procedures. You and your Dad make a great team.

[@TomGellos]

The people above think Rachel is his wife lol

[@jamesmoore3346]

I worked as a tractor mechanic over 16 years before changing careers into industrial hydraulics, building & servicing machinery for the offshore industry. Can' t count how many old fords I built up. A few complete restorations also, very enjoyable! My father-in-law passed several years ago. Hw had 2 ford tractors I worked on for him. One was a 1965 model 4000 diesel and the other was a 601 workmaster. He had a nice little 10 acre place and leased 44 acres to run some cows. The tractors have now set for 5-6 years, his youngest daughter lives on the property, her son went through training school to be a dieesel mechanic, the tractors are now in his hands, he is a very capable young fellow, I have great confidence he will take good care of 'papa's' tractors. It's seems you truly enjoy working on tractors, I wish you nothing but the best. Keep up the great work..

[@joecannes2421]

Rachel is the bomb, so smart , love her passion for what she does

[@tpcoachfix]

You will notice the valve springs have the coils wound tighter on one end. That end goes against the head. Great job Rachel and Dan.

[@ditzydoo4378]

I have a Ford 4000 4-cyclinder Diesel, but have learned so much from following along in general with Rachel and Dan in this series. Thank you for all you do.

[@SamCatLu]

I have the same ('63). What year?

[@ditzydoo4378]

@@SamCatLu I believe it to be a late 1962-year model. ^~^

[@KevinBaxter]

Hi Rachel. I'm not in the tractor business, nor do i own a tractor LOL. Grew up driving an 8n though around the farm. Anyway, the point of my comment....I also have a channel focused in the motorcycle and auto world....and I wanted to compliment you on your videos and the content. Exceptionally well done....which is why I watch them. I do learn something new every time i watch...who knows if I'll ever use the info, but it's nice to gain knowledge nonetheless. I also like the fact you and your dad work together in building the business and doing the videos. Great to see a torch passed down. I built my first engine at 9 yrs old of course, with my dad...and thanks to him, it was the basis for what has become my career. Almost 30 years in my industry and I love it more everyday. Again...great job out there and congrats on your successes.

[@goffhomegroceryburlingtonj7479]

You are awesome! I had to look up several of your videos as I was working on my Jubilee!

[@tool717]

Truly awesome seeing daugther and father working on tractors I always enjoy watching her videos. Please keep up the great work.

[@Mytwistedvoices]

I used one of her videos to rebuild a carburetor. Now I can’t stop watching them. Thank you. Jubilee owner

[@peterlohmann]

The most wholesome content on KZbin

[@paullguest2462]

Great vid.,45+years in automotive wrenching, taught Fer 4yrs,had some girls come through 2-3 of them really sharp mde the boys work hard t keep up, dad taught 6th grade always told all the kids they can do anything they want if the put their mind to it keep it up girl you too dad ya'll s an inspiration

[@deanbarr5740]

Appreciate your knowledge and experience on these machines. Love the sounds of these Ford Tractors. Their awesome.

[@tnyberg67]

You guys do such a good job on these. I thank you for the time you spent on these. And look forward to getting my tractor rebuilds started. I know where to get the parts! (-:

[@wiedietie]

Why is this channel so underated.. Rachel 💖

[@gentlemandude1]

I don't own a tractor, and I don't even live on a farm. But I love watching these videos! Thank you Rachel and Dan.

[@gayle4s383]

Father daughter team, so awesome; heart warming. I came from a family where this could not have even been imagined.

[@ICWeld]

Gotta tell you, I really appreciated this video. I have a Hyster forklift that has the same small Ford 172 engine like the tractor in this video. I was having difficulty finding any information on sourcing parts while searching Hyster Engine. I stumbled upon this video and your website. So glad to find readily available parts. I'll be ordering some soon. Just followed you on your Instagram page as well. I'd like to see more posts from you guys on there if possible. Thank you for your efforts on making these videos. I too know the struggles. Keep it up. You gotta new fan.👍👍

[@JoshCleveland-u8o]

Great job unexplaining everything I get a lot out of your videos

[@Mr2Xri]

Your dad must be so proud for you blondie mechanic! Thanks for the knowledge that you share with us.

[@granch4211]

Good job ford always made a good small tractor thats what we used on our farm when i was a kid

[@Frank-bh3cm]

Now I want to buy a tractor, just so that I can repair it with Rachel 😍

[@clifforddeschaine6346]

I'm impressed !!!!You go girl !!!!This is my first time seeing your sight and definitely not my last !!!

[@GrantJohnston-dr9rt]

Beautiful smile, beautiful work!Well done!

[@stevemccoy8138]

Really a good video, also it's nice to see you working together. Thanks so much.🇺🇸

[@richardanderson2411]

As always, an excellent well presented tutorial. As an owner of a 601 Workmaster, this is spot on information that I sincerely appreciate. My engine is one of the few things that doesn't need work after my 27 years of ownership, so please keep providing more info covering the 600 series. Your book on the Farmall Cub was instrumental on my getting my project Cub back looking and running like new. Thank you both for your efforts.

[@johndoe43]

Ps the guy I learned engines from had a few obsetions. He stressed motor oil and stp 50 50 mix for assembly lube. I latter tried straight stp thinking that would be better but soon realized the motor wouldn't turn. Took back apart mixed with oil and then was ok. His other thing was to never touch the crank journal or the running face of the inserts with bare fingers. I don't know if it matters but I know what he taught me has worked well so far. Thank you for all you do I have learned a lot from you and I really appreciate it

[@johnpelsii2814]

Hypothetically, if you were to remove the oil pump, there would be an oil seal that goes from the pick up tube to the block, you can see the pick up tube at 4:59, where could one buy this seal? It’s bigger than the one that is used for the head.

[@fanbelt3244]

A Great tutorial & video Rachel. Since an old voltage regulator is removed, maybe add a small note that the alternator has a built-in voltage regulator. A builders trick as taken from an aircraft mechanic: using double wall heat-shrink over the crimp connectors makes for a cleaner & weather proof connection. I generally remove the vinyl sleeves from the crimp-on connectors, then slide on a right size section of heat shrink tubing. With a heat gun, shrink the tubing over the connector. Lastly, implement chafe & heat protection over wiring near hot spots such as the manifold. Keep up the great work. Cheers, FanBelt32

[@atticstattic]

Dad deserves his own microphone!

[@gregholloway2656]

Great video, Rachel and Dan. Thanks!

[@rogercarrico4975]

Really enjoyed this! I've always had a love affair with farm tractors. Ford's, John Deere, Case, I love them all. BTW that Mobil Delvac 15w40 is very good oil. I use it in just about everything I have. From my little JD tiller with a 6hp Tecumseh to my Tractors. Including my 1997 F250 7.3 4x4 . That I purchased new. Now has over 265,000 miles. Never had ANY engine trouble from what so ever.

[@MrBruce0777]

I have done parts of the motor rebuild but never so smoothly as you two just did. sweet team work. Looks to be a 4-6 hour job for an old time pro And 8 to 16 hours for the beginner. As always yet another GREAT video for knowledge and motivation to just jump in and do it...

[@Huck3038]

Great video, as usual! I’m restoring a 1955 Ford 800 and have found y’all’s videos very helpful and well done.

[@motron44]

One of my Favorite Tractors and engines...THANK YOU !

[@jamoncunnington8644]

wow, you are so amazing Rachel, i love all your knowledge, thank you

[@joecannes2421]

Rachel, you are amazing !

[@seanmccaughey9063]

You always make my day ! 😂 I’m still working my 9 to 5 and farming after work and on the weekends and looking forward leaving the 9 to 5 rat race and be happy on the farm

[@billyshumate853]

Great video and I hope you have a blessed day. Take care

[@mmllgg2471]

Great info and job well done. Thanks for the post!

[@scottshure3389]

I put rubber hose over the rod bolts when I install them. I couple inches extension past the bolt protects the crank journal. The right size hose stays on during installation but pulls off easily when done.

[@OfficerSafetyIssues]

Rachel you are amazing!!! I bought a 600 but with propane and I think the motor is locked and I’m not a mechanic. But with your videos I’m wanting to dig into it and see if I can bring it back to life :)

[@sluggo182]

i am so glad i found this channel!

[@rickolson9011]

Very thorough, as usual! Very clear and good tips. Please do a brake and axle seal on an 8N in your excellent style! Thanks for the great work, you’ll be my part source.

[@DanGingell]

Hi Rick, we do have a tutorial available for purchase that pertains to the Ford brakes and axle seal, here: farmtractorrepair.com/collections/ford-dvds/products/ford-brake-repair-for-several-models

[@philipmichaud9476]

You are such an amazing young lady, I could not be more impressed.

[@davidhall8874]

I don't have a tractor to work on but I did enjoy watching you workon yours. I could never get my daughters to work with me on anything!

[@nickshelton6701]

Thanks for the detailed video this was exactly what I was hoping to find.

[@eightsprites]

Very good videos, I seen a bunch. On my way to buy a Ford 2000 and feel secure to do so after these videos.

[@billstmaxx]

one thing I noticed is the Ring measuring in the bore was not pushed in with the piston. Measurements could be off if its not pushed in properly.. Just a small thing.. Great rebuild

[@joshmoore6165]

BILLSTMAXX good eye. They make a plastic tool that gets the piston ring perfectly square inside the cylinder. You’re right, it is just a small thing. But peace of mind goes a long way

[@ypsv17]

Sharp eye bill ! a floating connecting rod will have a little play that's why they have play it's called float play. however , there are connecting rods that are pressed together and the wrist pin will have zero play in them. would be a lot of work to rebuild your 2N .and make a complete video set. here in the states it's recommended to take multiple ring gap measurements top , middle , bottom. keep up the hard work bill on your 2N. I can't wait till you split your 2N.

[@enduser6982]

can use a clean piston upside down to square it in bore with oil rings on from top, note when deglazing bores with hone, use clean oily rags in bottom of bore to keep grit off crankshaft for that is dynamite to engine, hone only the ring travel area and pull rags out then brake clean on a clean rag to clean bores and check for grit on crank. do not use air to clean. also check for ring bind in bottom ring travel area

[@edbarskite2730]

HI GUYS, LUV YOUR VIDEOS,, ONLY THING YOU'RE MISSING IS CHECKING THE HEAD SURFACE, FOR WARPAGE, MOST PROBABLY NEED MILLED,, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GUYS,,,

[@leovenier1011]

Wow you two are great good workers thank you

[@machew2009]

Because of watching your videos i now want to buy an older ford tractor and work on restoring it i have put a clutch in an 8n before and had fun with it now want to do a full overhaul

[@kevinc211]

Alright Rachel, I've noticed you haven't given any love to Case Tractors. I need one of these spiffy videos about an inframe rebuild on a Case 570 with the 188d engine. love your videos!

[@autosamochodowy3752]

Greetings from Poland I wish you all the best .

[@aiinteatinthereagain]

I'm confused. A seal was removed from the exhaust valve stem, but no seal was installed. Conversation noted the exhaust valve would get too hot for a seal. no seal results in oil consumption?

[@coldspring624]

Your vids always give me urge to go pick up a ford just to play with......

[@hershellacey9405]

Do it. Bring one back to life for another 60 years.

[@grumpyoldman336]

Great job by both very informational i just picked up a F 800 thats in need of a lot of work and you guys made my day, if i could say one thing that scares me is smacking two hammers together only from experience you can get some really nasty shards that fly off hardened surfaces. Please be careful thank you so much for the video.

[@autosamochodowy3752]

I am a mechanic of agricultural machinery in Poland. What company do you use oils and filters for agricultural machinery, cars on a farm. What oils and filters are the best in the US. Super video . Greetings from Poland

[@ShainAndrews]

Filters. Donaldson, Baldwin, CAT. Oil. I'm not touching that subject. For a tractor of this vintage... really anything is better than what they had back then. Just change the oil.

[@autosamochodowy3752]

@@ShainAndrews Greetings from Poland. Polish farmer. I wish you all the best .

[@dosman01302]

Thank you for the videos Rachel! Have a great weekend!

[@jaimejimenez4557]

Great video. Please , Rachel , could you share with me the cylinder Head tightening diagram for the ford Jubilee tractor?

[@MrRohanstar]

Its awesome to see some in this country doing con rod and mean bearings i thought we only do this in Jamaica

[@brianstevens2327]

If you coat the opposite side of the gasket with nevr seize it will seal very well and not stick if you wish to remove it again.

[@billyshumate853]

Good morning Rachel

[@philliphall5198]

Next summer God willing I will be ordering parts from Youll

[@yupcrazy...5465]

Got any good old garden tractor channel or site recommendations I've kind of grown fond of the old garden tractors so much so that I ended up buying a 78 case 644 bucket loader I'm doing a frame up restoration on and a John Deere 4x6 Gator with the dump bed they're like my Tonka toys they're small enough to play around with in the yard and big enough to actually get on and play without in the yard lol I didn't and don't even need a tractor I just think they're cool and they remind me of my childhood the big ones are cool too but the small ones are easier to play with less risk of messing anything up I'd say

[@jimplosay8352]

Awesome video as always. Lots of knowledge.

[@tadheflick5862]

What is the neway part numbers so I can order the correct pilot and cutter? Thanks! Great videos and high quality parts!

[@gregorytoddsmith9744]

Nice production folks. Very informative. Well done!!

[@AriesRocker68]

I have a Farmall 140 from 1974 and recently, it started leaking around the brass nut and fuel pipe at the sediment bowl assembly. It had a small washer at the end of the fuel pipe that went into the sediment bowl assembly before the larger nut was screwed in but I lost it but have read that the washer was later replaced with the current type of ferrule but I can’t seem to figure correct size to stop the leak or if the ferrule needs to be connected to the nut to start with or if it matters to get a proper seal.

[@MrJoeAllert]

I love these videos.

[@jaimejimenez4557]

great video, Rachel, could you share the ford Jubilee tractor cylinder head torque diagram?

[@Auntiegrav]

Tip for soft plugs: use the socket with an extension (old one) so you have a handle and can control the angle better.

[@theperformanceguy9934]

Great video, super helpful. I've seen some people mention re-torqueing head bolts after the tractor has run a couple of hours. Is that necessary?

[@synopticfixes6213]

Would suggest putting rubber or plastic tubing on Rod Studs to prevent damage to journals should they accidentally come in contact with the journal.

[@lostinmyspace4910]

On my 1952 Ford 8 N, I had the entire engine rebuilt in 1993. Last year, I recognized a head gasket leak, so I removed the hood, took off the top of the head, replaced the metal head gasket, and had the head ground down flat smooth. Some months later, it must've formed an airleak because I hear someticking noise most likely coming from the top corner of the engine by cylinder #4, closest to the battery. I tried to tighten all top bolts, but the noise persists. Is this truly a head gasket leak, and how can I resolve it to quiet the motor? What can I do differently next time, if I have to do it all over again, or should I just put up with it? THUMBS UP!!! .

[@ronaldfranck6960]

Ya whoo! You made the video I've been waiting for!! THANK YOU!

[@Tinkerbell227]

I have a 54' Jubilee NAA and it needs another 134 engine. The guy died while it was being worked on (I doubt the tractor killed him). I don't know it's history. I just know his family brought it to the auction with a pallet of rusted up parts. So, it hasn't been touched in a long time. And engine parts are missing. eBay never lists oil pump pickup tubes. Will a 172 or the bigger engine bolt directly in? And is there a difference in a 600 to like a 640? Or any other 100 series for that matter. I just want to know what models would work with my tractor. So I can look for the right parts tractor in the junk yard.

[@AriesRocker68]

Nice video! Thanks, Rachel! 👍🏻😘

[@clahring52]

If you are on a very vewry tight budget What would be the first 5 chnges you would make (in order of importance) to make tractor run better) Number 1 - new rings?

[@SHIREL8]

Hi, great video Which glow did you use?

[@benkanobe7500]

Does the head gasket set come with the O-Ring for the Valve Train Oil Tube?

[@ebray8544]

Love the videos! Any chance of a ford 10 series engine build 1710, 1910 or along those series?!? :)

[@vernrichardson8686]

Love your videos, helped me tons with my Ford 8N. I have a Ford 860 diesel and was wondering if you had any videos on a model close to the 860 diesel?

[@bkcamaro]

the 172 is also in weldon loaders

[@RetiredPilot]

Rachel please don't let your dad wire wheel anything without safety glasses. I am speaking from experience. Love your tutorials. Cheers

[@JohnSmith-fs4dx]

Rachel - these videos are so helpful to me. I just bought an 861 Ford Powermaster and there is a hint of blue smoke when I increase engine RPMs. Do you know if this is a sign of a bigger problem I should investigate or is that typical of these older engines?

[@WayneClark-t3y]

Do you have any rebuild videos on a 1972 Ford 3 cylinder 3000 series , I know it's a 27hp and I am mechanically Inclined I just need to view a video rebuild to make double sure I am doing it right the 1st time.

[@AngelaMounie]

Any new videos? A vid on 2000 model 4 cylinder would be appreciated very much. My new to me is supposed to be a 1972. D3JL 6015J engine.

[@billedwards1514]

great job! got to do this coming up soon.

[@roadrunner1911]

WONDERFUL TEACHING GREAT JOB

[@wellendowedstudios]

Can you put a link to the tack cement you used on the pan gasket?

[@virgiljohnson9880]

Great teacher

[@mikecurtis2585]

Great job very well explained. Thanks!!

[@fundsfordad]

Great video !

[@josepharagon8259]

Wouldn’t it be good practice to check the head with a straight edge once removed and cleaned???

[@kenbudd3]

If I have good rings and I have ground my valves. what kind of compression on each cylinder and oil pressure should I expect?

[@trentspight3027]

On a farmall tractor you sleeved, can you do a 1953 ford jubilee tractor

[@stehlfamilyfarm6886]

I have a 1963 ford 2000 diesel. I need to put new piston rings. But i can't find anyone who carries them. Any recommendations