Free Broken John Deere 318 Garden Tractor

Dan a subscriber to my channel contacted me about his john deere 318 garden tractor that broke down on the side of his house and asked me if i would want it for making a video, well I sure would, so lets go get it and see what failed and what it will take to bring it bake into service.please say a thank you to Dan for donating us this great machine.

[@randywheeler3236]

Just finished two cups of coffee watching the video, now I can start my Sunday morning chores. Have a great day everybody!!!

[@csmihaly]

I was late from work... Like late, late, ....

[@thientamtai3066]

I can't ever thanks enough you sir, just about 3 weeks watching your videos, I had fixed all my 3 walking lawnmowers, 1 Muray tractor, 1chainsaw and 2 trimmers. Now I just have 1 more kid bike rider to do. Thanks abunch pro Mustie1. And I love your kindness and joyful laugh!!!

[@1dennissparacio]

I currently have a 1984 John deere 318 mower with the tilt dump material collection system and blower. It works amazing. The original Onan 18 horse motor quit so I had to replace the engine with the Briggs and Stratton Vanguard 24 horsepower direct fit replacement. Man that mower runs awesome and cuts a whole lotta grass. I had to repair the steering because it used to wander from left to right. I also replaced all the bearings on the deck, new idler pulley and spring, new gator blades, added super bright led Flood Beam Headlights, new electric clutch, all new kevlar belts on the pto and mower deck and variable pulley and half sheeves, new full bin indicator and bushing, new John Deere seat, 4 new tires, power steering hydraulic cylinder. So yes, I practically rebuilt the entire machine and it operates just like the day we purchased it. It was well worth it. You see, I'm old school like my father was, I'm not a fan of zero turns, I'd much rather cut grass the old fashioned way, might take a bit longer but I think it does a much better job and I'm used to it, being a farmer and all.........God Bless All...............

[@johnnygolden7401]

Yes Thank You Dan! Does anyone else find themselves tilting their head to get a better angle on what is being shown such as trying to see that if the Choke was open or not. I do it all the time watching these!

[@michaelanderson1859]

He asked us🤣

[@firesafe8417]

Thank you Mr. Dan for contributing to the channel..

[@ProlificInvention]

Salute this fella for donating this tractor to you *Mustie1* I hope more viewers do the same, excellent videos!

[@joeMW284]

My grandfather had one of those and used it for decades. He used to pull me around on the wagon as he'd mow the lawn. I loved it. I never realized how much more sophisticated these Deere garden tractors are compared to say, a craftsman.

[@kenthawkins2418]

A 318...for FREE?! I could see a modern "JD" from Lowe's, etc., but a 318! Don't ever question Dan's love for you....😊

[@hermancm]

Mustie seems to get a lot of equipment for free or nearly free. That’s a good thing If your making a living working on these things and maybe fixing others equipment too. Plus making KZbin videos. 👍😃

[@donsurlylyte]

you the man Dan. I wish more guys would give a broken thing to somebody, rather than just scrapping out.

[@jeremymcauliff2510]

Love my JD 322! The 318, 322 and 332 are all in the same series with the engine being the main difference. The 318 had an air-cooled Onan twin cylinder while the 322 and 332 were both liquid cooled 3 cylinder Yanmar engines. They were well-built tractors that are still in service today. Can't say that for most of the junk being built these days.

[@robertasleson5856]

I just was given a 318. Our past priest had mowed his own yard. He has retired and tractor has been sitting in a shed for 10 or 11 years. Battery dead and 2 flat front tires. New battery and one new front tire were put on. Took out spark plugs and turned engine over for 20-30 seconds. Sprayed carb cleaner in carb, put in plugs and turned it over. It sputtered and took off. I got it to run. I almost did a Mustie laugh! The tractor has 244 hours on it. It needs a good bath and scrubbing. I will be using your videos to help if I have any problems. Your videos are awesome!! Thanks!!!

[@robertasleson5856]

I cleaned out the carb. The main jet will not loosen. I boogered up the head of the jet some trying to turn it. I even use penetrating oil to see if that would eat at the corrosion. How can I get the main jet out?

[@901ronnie]

Thank you Dan - one of my favorite tractors and a very generous donation!

[@SkaterStimm]

I will probably never need a tractor in my life, but the fuel tank, troubleshooting tips are so useful. I had no one to teach me this stuff growing up, and I never had access to anything other than my own VW bus to tinker on. Thank you so much for these videos!

[@kevinritchie9227]

After sitting on the wet seat, the new channel name is 'Moistie1' lol. Another great video!

[@rayjones3212]

Not only does the owl care less that you are there, but every time it turns its head back around and finds you still are, it turns it back - hoping! Of course you know we want a part 2 to the JD tractor repair. We always want to see what you are up to!

[@veebee284]

Thanks, Dan. I have a JD 140 and a lot of this video series helped me with it. Different engines though. Mine is a Kohler 14 HP. These old John Deere tractors are very impressive and heavy and that helps it be pretty productive on the homestead. Cheers!!

[@dapappacn]

Thank you, Dan The Man, for providing us with material so we can watch Mustie1 in action.

[@gertraba4484]

yeah M1 should give this guy some major gratis repairs for his equipment seeing this one is a winner

[@throttlebottle5906]

he's a good fella ;)

[@dapappacn]

@@throttlebottle5906 Yes, siree!

[@corysavage609]

Thanks for the tractor, because we all love our mustie 1 videos on the good old KZbin!

[@Themechanic1]

Hi my name is Louis.I seen almost all ur videos I saw one last night about where u talked about. My 2 cents on being a mechanic. I been a mechanic for 40 yrs I'm 56 .I ha back surgery in 99. Sorry to say it didn't work for me but being a mechanic is all I know it keeps me active. But like u said we need to know when to say I can't do that. But u know it's hard to say no I thinks. I just need to swallow my pride. Thank you for ur videos.I can watch them all day.

[@5150mxVW]

I'm glad you have the room of the new shop to house all these projects , nice work and cool ending 👍

[@mustie1]

good luck on your road trip

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

Had a 318 many years. Sold it when the starter broke down. too expensive to repair for a 20 yr. old machine. If you put a snowblower on it, I recommend tire chains and weight on the rear end. I had a weight bar made with 2 one inch thick steel bars welded in a T, weight 75#. Drilled 2 holes to bolt to the tractor hitch and then 2 holes on the 50# one inch thick steel bar to fit 2 sturdy threaded rods to hold more plates. I could add 4 50# weight, usually used 2. Had wheel weight but with rear bars didn't really need them. If headed downhill on ice, could not back up without weight. I had a Curtis cab which I strongly recommend. A pulley let loose on the snowblower on the driveway with a foot of snow. Lost the halfmoon keystock and had to make a new one in the middle of a blizzard. Good tractor.

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

One more point on this comment. Extend the T out the back several inches and drill a hole for a hitch pin or clevis to tow if necessary.

[@brianm7191]

Love the longer videos, nice work. Looking forward to see you finish this one off. Thanks !

[@octane613]

Now that's a lawn TRACTOR. It even has hydraulic steering! what a gem!

[@paulm.6437]

Very good troubleshooting, and carburetion specialist.. You’re not afraid of tackling any small motor or engine.

[@dennisflanagan7599]

My 13year old son got a free 314 JD that was sitting for ever. Tune it up had it running in less than an hour. Nice find on the 318.

[@motogordo1903]

Ok, who else busted out laughing when the owner came around with the Kubota? 😂🤣🙋🏻‍♂️

[@kdcustoms1272]

He knew what he wanted.🤷

[@user-MRG1130]

I love knowing, that I’m not the only one who comes home from a long day at work, just to relax, by watching other ppl work! LoL, thank u guys and gals, all of us can’t be crazy, right? JK

[@trevorn9381]

Back when I was a teen I used to mow grass for this wealthy old maid who lived on a farm down the road from us who had a well used Deere mower. I can't remember the number of the older one but it was from the 1970s and had a Kohler. It was using a lot of oil and she said it was worn out so she was going to buy a new one. The next time I went over to her house to mow grass I opened the garage door and there sat a brand new 318. I think I probably put 100 hours on that machine mowing her lawn before I went off to college at age 18. Shortly after I left for college she died and her nephew who lived out of state and is a wealthy medical doctor inherited the farm. He never lived there or rented the farm house, just rented the farmland to a tenant farmer who mowed the grass around the abandoned farm house a couple times a year with a bush hog. The last time I went over there and looked through the window of the garage that nearly new 318 was sitting right where I parked it back in 1991 with four flat tires. I called her nephew and told him I used to mow grass for her with that mower and inquired about buying it but was told that: "nothing over there is for sale." LOL

[@walterhart4516]

Nice vid, paused to check comms see what engine is in it. I have a 1968 JD 316 with front end loader attachment powered by 21hp twin Koehler. It’s doing same thing, won’t start dead everywhere. I’m confident after I finish this vid, I’ll have Lil John Deere Greene up and scooping shit in the corrals in no time. She is a total resto, just couldn’t get her to fire. Ready for assembly & contact! Thanks Mustie

[@walterhart4516]

Ha, mine was a give away too. Wouldn’t run, didn’t charge last time it did run. Caked and covered in 50 yrs of crud, broken carb, don’t know how it ran long enough to get in the condition it was. Came with JD implements a rear angled blade and a rototiller. They were hauling to dump.

[@romansroad2007]

You are a great guy and mechanic on working on things I love how you explain things to us on line like a teacher or buddy right next to ya

[@jasondandria1979]

Look forward to Sunday mornings with a coffee on the porch and a little Mustie1 viewing. The highlight of the weekend.

[@davesmith2907]

You got something here that's close to my heart . One of the best Deere ever made. Built like a tank & Made to work.... I know You will get her to going and working again.....

[@FreedomRock44]

Awesome get Mustie!! Glad your Asst. Mechanic Lilly is with you to lend you an Ear!!!! She loves her ear rubs....

[@PeterBestel]

Lazy Sunday afternoon (in cloudy Scotland) and that's a pleasant hour's viewing sorted. Thanks Mustie.

[@theone2be33]

Goodmorning Scotland! From America! 👍😎🇺🇸

[@robertspires4767]

Hi Peter: Where in Scotland? I've spent some time around Glasgow and Motherwell

[@PeterBestel]

@@robertspires4767 South West corner, about 20 miles from Stranraer.

[@roderickmacgregor4867]

Peter Bestel never long enough though eh

[@ROTAXD]

Peter Bestel what have you guys got for outdoor temps this time of year ?

[@Al-Fiallos]

Lol. What a coincidence, this spring I was gifted a John Deere 318 by my son's in-laws. They moved to Virginia from Pennsylvania and said I could have the JD 318 but that it did not run. Their nephew tried starting it but ended up tearing it apart and had to replace the starter (best guess he burnt it up cranking). Anyway, long story short, I used your very own trouble shooting process and got it running within 30 minutes! The only component that I replaced was the fuel filter - it was completely blocked. Thanks for being such a good and patient teacher.

[@BruceNitroxpro]

Such a pleasure watching someone having fun doing what he is imminently qualified to do with a chuckle! Great videos!

[@delcioussmile67]

52 yr old single woman here. Getting addicted to a nightly video to hear your even tone and precision in shop. I used to be a parts girl in Ford at age 14 and used microfiche, learned about smelly engines. Then to bumper to bumper same deal. It's a soothing place I guess for me in a shop. I could almost smell the gas in the coffee cup. I like your gig. And just so you know it's 12:54 am BC Canada on BC long weekend and I go to bed after you signed off. Nite nite.

[@countrylife6072]

I like the long in depth videos with explanations, other YT channels make a 10min video and nothing is explained.

[@geraldhaggard7180]

I am an avid viewer, will have to say, l've learned a lot. Learned to maintain my mower, plus repair it recently. Thanks for your channel!!

[@dannyj5688]

Thanks Dan for providing Mustie another great project to entertain us Mustie fans

[@adamelam6385]

I'm getting ready to change the deck belt on my 332. It's a beast. My wides grandpa bought it new in the late 80's and it has been mowing the same 1.5 acres for 35 years. Those old Yanmar Diesels are bullet proof.

[@steveaustin4118]

Dan said he thinks it's the fuse but didn't try to fix it, maybe dan told his MRS it was knackered so he could get a new one :)

[@bstarnes514]

Hahaha this is usually my excuse to buy something new lol! 🤟

[@-EC002-]

My excuse is that it will cost more to repair than to replace it... Works every time ;)

[@andreim841]

@@-EC002- would cost you even less to not have a wife...

[@danharold3087]

That 318 is a very good GT. Maybe more complex than he needed to mow. I imagine if he had a use for a GT he would have fixed it.

[@jamesf9074]

The fact he replaced it with a larger orange tractor tells me he just likes to play.

[@niceguy2171]

Great gift to the shop Dan, and those 318's, and those series of JD's are loved by people. Last early summer got one in a trade of multiple items, had not only some electrical issues, but the deck was bad like that one too, surprisingly the gas cap was still readable and the fuel system fairly clean on that one though. Got it straightened out, rebuilt the deck, and put it out and sold it the same day,lol Didn't have a snowblower, but did have a small blade, and a dethatcher/rake attachment w/it. Really nice owl, and those things will help w/the mice.

[@RichardWinchesterold524]

I love to watching you bring that old 318 back to life John Deere I'm a collector of old John Deere stuff and I've been trying to find a 318 for quite a while in my area it's hard I've been restoring an old 1970s John Deere snowblower 1980s push mower been looking for a writer for a while

[@MichaelJHNC]

What area are you in? I’m in nc and they show up on marketplace here occasionally.

[@g.n.6471]

Mustie, love your videos! Don't ever be concerned about time. I could watch this stuff for hours.

[@marcijunebug]

G. N. Agreed!

[@helicopterjohns]

Hi, Really enjoy your videos. I just recently got one of those strap on head lamps. It is the cats meow. Wish I had one years ago. This is a TYPICAL John Deere. It takes you an hour to get all the shields and associated brackets off of them before you can even get to the issue at hand. I do similar type of work in my retirement. Enjoy the challenge of finding the particular issue and breathing life back into small engines. John

[@generaldisarray]

Great video, as always. I'd like to see a part 2 where you adjust the valves, check out that intake and do some cosmetics on it... You know you want to!!!

[@edwardhalpin7503]

Mustie doesn't do clean! It's inefficient

[@j.zingler6735]

@@edwardhalpin7503 :D

[@Josh-vk9gs]

I would like to see part 2!

[@generaldisarray]

@George Nelson I think the 318 does, you need to remove the inlet and exhaust manifolds, then there are two plates on the top side of the engine, near the inlet/exhaust ports, that are held on with a single bolt each, pop them off and you have access to adjust the valves.

[@enterthelegions]

Your will it run videos taught me so well that I fixed my old 15000 watt diesel generator all by myself . Pump , fuel lines , tank , dual injectors all cleaned and now it starts at half crank . Runs the entire house with 4 inverter 1.5 ton air cons . Thanks @mustie1

[@Mr.NiceGuy80]

I'm picking up a running, mowing 318 tomorrow for $900. With a 3 point hitch. I'm pretty excited. I always wanted one of these old tractors.

[@johnnewson5039]

317k. it just keeps getting bigger and better. best wishes from the uk

[@donsurlylyte]

hope he is making some money from it

[@vanessadelight3964]

I know a lot of people loved your home garage but I really dig the new shop and the videos that are coming out from it. Maybe me but I can see better with my old eyes. LOL. Keep up the awesome work. These are the type of videos that brought me to your channel!.

[@redwire2364]

I have worked on quite a few of the Onan engines. It sounds to me like you have an intake leak. Check the intake to cylinder block gaskets too. These engines are notorious for burning them out. Just some friendly advice. Love your videos. Thanks

[@thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549]

Since I have been watching you for a very long time I've become better at trouble shooting my lawn equipment. I now go down the trouble shooting road as you chase the problem. Also being more patient. Thanks! I've learned to laugh more and growl less. LOL!

[@basecom70]

Missed my carb soak in the ultrasonic but not needed. Enjoyed the video. Some issues with focus but love the new shop.

[@garagedweller7159]

500 dollar tractor here any day as it was. Heck of a nice guy for giving it away,even smarter for buying a Kubota. Love my BX25.

[@Americancitizen1]

BX2670 here! That’s a nice 318 too..

[@normanfox4916]

Enjoyed watching you work on the 318. May help me in the future because i do all my own work. Purchased my 318 new in 1986 and it has 2287 hours on it and uses very little oil. Got hard to start a couple years ago and I couldn't find an NOL pump so I put an electric pump on it and it starts like when it was brand new. Use it mainly for plowing snow and pulling wagons that are too heavy for the JD 345 now. This is one machine I will never get rid of.

[@douglasvandyke7666]

Very nice and informative. I have had a 318 since 1992 and usually do my own maintenance . This video has given me more confidence and a greater understanding of fuses and disassembly than I ever had before.. Thank you. I love your calm confidence on every issue. My Onan has 2000 hours and still going strong. Always kept inside. A dealer insists that I would like a foot hydrostatic control but I prefer the hand control when cutting sideways on some hills and shifting my weight.

[@amosp2]

Always nice to spend time with you . I like to fix things also.

[@g2b233]

Darren, your viewer just gifted you 1500.00 in the form of one of the most desired 300 series John Deere tractors; even in the condition that it's in now. Those 318's are so versatile that they are desired even with blown motors for a lot of money. My brother and I are well versed in 318 repair having owned one since 1991. Your 318 has led a tough life with, by the looks of it, very little maintenance. Yes, it needs some love but if you give it that "love" it'll reward with faithful service for years to come. The 318 Achille's heel is no maintenance on the Onan engine. Keep up with that and you'll be fine. Your battery light problem is indeed related to the front electric PTO: in essence, that PTO is connected to the crankshaft and if the PTO'S bearings are shot and are causing excessive drag, the PTO will draw too much current when it's on which will turn the light on as well as overheat wires causing the fuse to blow and in some cases taking out the PTO switch as well as the ignition switch. We had the same issue. A John Deere brand PTO is 700.00 but we replaced ours with an extreme brand PTO from eBay for 279.00 and the aftermarket works just like the original AND is not only serviceable but way cheaper. I have the electronic version of the service manual and will send you a copy if you want, just let me know. You have a great machine on your hands, maintain it and you'll be happy. George.

[@danbasta3677]

Has an Onan engine in it. Onan were picked up by Cummins and they scrapped all the Onan engine line.

[@Jeff_Pendleton]

I had a 318 for many years 52" snow blade, 46" deck. Seemed like I was always chasing some issue with it. Even had the engine professionally rebuilt. I don't expect you'll do that, but if you do, be sure to use the full-width cam bearings! Many kits provide 1/2 width that cause all kinds of problems. I finally gave mine a decent cosmetic restoration and sold it. I didn't really need that much tractor anyway.

[@coryadams2054]

I just sold my 1984 316 Onan last year for $2500 to a person who knew what it was. Two common problems, the battery light would come on if not at full throttle. I think connections to power switch causing that. The intake manifold will develop leaks along its body. Can be repaired with high temp gasket seal (grey in color). I really like your videos. Common sense approach to all problems and you don't mind showing your goofs. Make me want to go find some junk.

[@toddkratzer7953]

My 212 John Deere has been running good for 41 years with a Kohler engine.

[@kennethbredow3098]

The 212 is a GREAT TRACTOR ! I started working at a John Deere dealership in 1978, i set up and worked on plenty of them. I'm not crazy for the Onan engine in the 318, they cost to much to fix, but other than that the tractor was fine.

[@gepettoe]

The only thing I hate about your videos Sir is when its over! Great vid.

[@gertraba4484]

this one a little long but good content .............................to be continued

[@marcijunebug]

Steven Kokinda truth

[@gordbaker896]

I know what happened to the seat! What a huge and well equipped Shop you have. Love the 19" Model A wheel electrical cord holder. The 14" Chevy Rally wheel (?) looks great too. Looked like a 1971 Wheel Horse donor gas tank. I just restored one. Some 10% Ethanol fuel will take care of the remainder of the water. Check Valve lash? Could be a later model Fuel Pump.

[@treebuzzard5796]

Thank you Dan for this wonderful material for Mustie to solve, i've got issues with my ole ride on, got a new one, sad to sell the old one..good memories with it, looking forward to the new ride on.

[@MichelClavette]

As always, great video! The 318s with the Onan engine is a beast only short to the 332 with Yanmar 3Cyl diesel. I have had a 1992 model 318 since 2000 and aside from filters, belts, oil and grease, it has been running strong!

[@gregolson5532]

322 liquid cooled yanmar!

[@rogermayers1166]

Just got my coffee, open KZbin and see a new Mustie1 video, going to be a good day!

[@ghibliinu6616]

Absolutely!

[@Ajaxaxxess]

Exact same thing here buddy. Coffee,Cigrits and Mustie for breakfast.

[@c0rpse1]

same i just boiled up a spoon of heroin

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

@@c0rpse1 careful not maul yourself with all that edge

[@edwardhalpin7503]

@@c0rpse1 Oh dear! All God's creatures are special

[@manleybrittain1296]

I had a 317 same tractor a year or two earlier and loved it I did a massive amount of work with it! I love the video bringing back good memories!

Thanks for the lesson! Awesome Sunday evening here in Sweden.

[@bebo21072]

You got to bring it back sir!!!! So we can see it from the beginning to the end.😁😁😁

[@eosjoe565]

Wow... for only 677 hrs that 318 has led a hard life. Ridden hard and put away wet. :-)

[@ShainAndrews]

@kragseven In my experience departments have a few meticulous guys, and the remainder are good at politics, paperwork, and training.

[@ROTAXD]

EOSJOE that thing has far more than 677 hours on it. That hour meter is clearly far newer than the rest of the machine...it also says Caterpillar on it.

[@eosjoe565]

@@ROTAXD Good eye! I assumed when he said the meter was working that it meant the hours were accurate. Bad assumption. :-)

[@ROTAXD]

EOSJOE naw, I didn’t catch that it was a Cat hour meter until I read it in the comments myself lol. To me it just looked too clean compared to the rest of the machine.

[@dufus2273]

abused

[@josephballard8404]

Is it weird that I get excited when you use your rubber hose plyers??? Growing up I didn't have fancy tools like that...my dad would always use a flat screw driver and pry the hose off...you're my hero!

[@bradmccall7815]

I would like to say thank you! You have taught me so much just by watching your videos. I am learning something new everytime I come here! Keep up the great work. Your awesome!

[@texastimleister]

I really enjoy watching your work and the way you talk to the camera is outstanding

[@TheSitscha]

Hi, greetings from Germany :), i like youre Videos a lot. Every Sunday i get a Coffee, chillin on the Couch and streaming musties new Video :) Go on, wish you the best.

[@cartercurrie6529]

Your knowledge is enviable, and it must be great to work in a shop with lifts and the tools needed to repair these machines.

[@Mate2Frio]

Really like the 318 and the 332.

[@theone2be33]

Goodmorning Vietnam! And Mustie1! 👍🍻

[@IHoboJunk]

All I could think of watching this was "MAAA! Dad brought another beater home!" hahaha Thanks for the donation DanO'

[@HappyHands.]

what a great mower find! certainly isnt the crappy Chinese john deers you buy a lowes these days. the last John deer riding mower i bought at lowes lasted 6 months, before the head gasket failed and the gas filler cap dry rotted and fell into the gas tank.

[@jeremya.briggs2488]

This was a masterpiece, man. Seriously well-done troubleshooting. I'm so impressed!

[@xray111xxx]

Does that mean, nothing ran like a Deere? Love your videos. Learn so much. The Honda 350 was another favorite.

[@raymondmartinez994]

Thanks for the video mustie1. After I started watching your videos over 2 years ago I started finding free stuff in my area and repairing it. Haven't made any money off of it i usually just give it to a family member. Its more of a therapeutic type thing for me. So thank you for your videos and keep up the good work!

[@michaelanderson1859]

I got a friend that keeps finding free stuff to work on and fix up that keeps bringing stuff to my yard. He doesn't fix any of it and sell or give away. Now Ive got a.courtesy motice and violation notice from Code Enforcement telling me to clean up the mess🤣

[@michaelanderson1859]

Because of all the crap my friend keeps bringing to my house and dumping, I cant get to my JD mower to work on it. Also have a broken taillight on the little utility trailer. The taillight is brand new. And hasnt even been used yet.

[@red2965]

@@michaelanderson1859 🤣🤣🤣

[@connieworcester55]

That's a nice tractor.. love the owl. ,,,,,,,,,,, and Lily

[@EnglishTurbines]

Another fixitup Gem from Mustie......Never gets old.....Thank you.

[@markcasper9886]

Sweet work Mustie, I would like to see another video on that one, make a part 2 please.

[@libertyauto]

Cool video. Anything you end up doing with the accessory hydraulics and PTO will be interesting also. Thanks for your videos.

[@Santiago-iv7oi]

Yes I want to see the follow up on this tractor great video always looking forward to seeing any of your videos.. God Bless..

[@welderboy525]

Nice find. I love 316 &318 tractors

[@steelfist65]

I personally feel like the 318 was one of the best residential garden tractors John Deere ever made. We had one in our family for many years. Unfortunately, it was stolen, otherwise I'd still have it.

[@timosullivan5165]

Who would steal a man's personal equipment, that's awfully low.

[@steelfist65]

@@timosullivan5165 it's even more complicated as it was someone I trusted as a friend. Long story short, it was completely destroyed before it was recovered.

[@tolbaszy8067]

Lilly: "When are we going home?"

[@jonminer9891]

Thanks for sharing. I can't see how you remember where all the fussy little bits go. I would have to have a drawing showing where each one went, and some way to hold each bit in the proper place.

[@1fanger]

Very cool, thanks Dan. Very relaxing Mustie, watching somebody else work.

[@charliemelidosian8726]

It's a good Sunday when watch mustie one and a good cup of coffee.

[@tatomonticello520]

Nothing better on Sunday morning two eggs two bacon two toast And1 mustie1 video

[@gertraba4484]

.and I have the BIG BREAKFAST too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danhard8440]

thanks Dan for the donation for a episode and also this is the exact tractor I have been looking for to put a snow blower attachment on it for me and my elderly neighbors but I'm not a man of money lol

[@ronaldheit196]

Darren, you'd definitely make a great Vocational school small engine instructor. I went to one in Flint Michigan my junior / senior years of high school afternoons then worked 2nd shift as a ironworker repair welder repairing GM parts tubs and racks. Regular classes were in the morning. We called our 5' 4" red headed instructor the Boston Terrier as he had the accent and Irish temper to match. I'll never forget how one of his first lessons was improper / proper use of tools. He took out an ancient Briggs and Stratton engine block and began hammering on it with an extra large industrial sized rachet. The case laughed at it. Then he pulled out a 5 lb. sledge hammer and smashed it to pieces and pronounced "that's the prime example of the right tool for the job then he began lecturing on all the common tools most of the other students couldn't even identify. Plus all the other ones less common like torque wrenches, circlip pliers and such. I knew them all as my Dad had had me fixing things since I tore my Mom's toaster apart when I was 7 and fixed it. She was aghast when she walked in the kitchen and found it in pieces. With me using my Dad's tools. I put it back together and it wasn't spitting out the toast like it was at the Cape Canaveral launch complex anymore. Next day I had my Dad teaching me about tools. Once I had a drivers license at 16 I always had a car or motorcycle to drive. They owned 3 cars and two motorcycles. I just had to ask what they were driving that day.

[@Blazer02LS]

Great tractor. If you need the service manual just yell. Have it in pdf.

[@Boemel]

I want one of these for my 30th birthday. Would love restoring it bit by bit.

[@madman9404]

I've got one for sale ten times better looking than this one. But,it needs a new valve seat

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Want one for 60th birthday 🎂. Walk behind mower even self- propelled is getting to be a chore. I started as a kid with a push roto- reel mower. Boy turns man. Get strong, mow more lawns make more money 💴. When grass don’t grow, cuz no one had had pressure irrigation, it was time to bail and lift hay. Almost thinking lawn service when I walk by last year’s mowers on sale. Price point vs how long I could use it. Wow I never planned to get olde👴. Maybe a little I have more money than I can sanely spend. When I croak my kids will be wealthy and lazy.

[@ghud6291]

30!!!😲😲😲

[@lllatham]

Lilly is a sweet sweet pup! Thanks for bringing her to work.

[@TheHavrelandtExperiment]

Such a calm soothing voice... I got a washing machine kicking my ass and this helps to reset my faculties.