It's a Good Day to Work on Old Tractors

[@jerrybaird2059]

Perhaps like many of your viewers, at age 80, I am one generation removed from a family farm, where I spent summers in my youth. That family farm was in southern Illinois, (vicinity of Sparta, Campbell Hill, Ava, Red Bud, etc., how I do love these old names!) and I can remember driving the tractor at age nine during the baling. This KZbin channel is a great blessing to an old man.

[@dbljdblc]

I spent my youth in Red Bud, Waterloo, Valmeyer and Dupo areas...all along Route 3. You have 18 years on me but living amongst farmers and ranchers while growing up...absolutely the best! This channel brings back all those wonderful memories❤

[@daleh645]

I “Summer Farmed” in Ogden during my youth on my Uncles farm, good good times! 🤠

[@JamesCouch777]

I'm only 72 but I grew up on a farm and several of my father's family had farms and I took early retirement and bought a farm so it's easy to relate.

[@mattbalik2585]

Evan, take a tip from the Millenial Farmer and cut the hood string off of your hoodies. Farmers are always around rotating equipment and getting one of those strings tangled up would be a bad day for sure.

[@billkroczyk3749]

You can turn them pins around the opposite way so they are on the inside

[@davebrooks3179]

The rust just gives it character

[@PaulMeyer-v8t]

Howdyyawl from the land down under. Nothing wrong with an old tractor. Strong& dependable. Might want to turn the battery around. You can still use the implements, have to weld different eyelets on. In South Australia we have a product called ( start ya bastard ).😂 works well with all engines. Keep plugging along, you'll get there. Sometimes it takes more patients than time Keeping it real😊

[@shakes7333]

At the shop we call it a can of "start you bastard" 😊

[@georgedavidson1221]

You can put a inline heater in the rad hose

[@joerodrigues3816]

Could you but black tape around the red band then you or anyone else will now it’s not live mate just saying that’s all but you know better than me mate great video as always all the best mate to you all. That’s amazing I was going to say to use that

[@georgedavidson1221]

I like the old case. She is a. beast.

[@threeangelsdiesel]

Let Pete from just a few acres do a restoration on it for you depending on your budget would be neat to see you both work together

[@rancancookcanoy9768]

I agree that would be an awesome video.

[@timmikesell7]

Pete is an International Harvester guy… probably wouldn’t enjoy a Case.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

The thing is that Evan needs to learn some commonsense and Peter would be an ideal teacher for that. @@rancancookcanoy9768

[@andyrobinson339]

Or do what Pete did and ask his viewers for money to restore a tractor.

[@Houser704-n2l]

That would be a good video. Patty, Ordin and Titus giving them hell in the back ground while they are working on the rebuild..

[@marymigliore3396]

I LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!

[@Steve.5]

Back in the late ‘60s I found an electric dipstick to keep the oil warm in the winter. 😄

[@briankeating692]

your engine should be turning over before you start to spray starting fluid into air intake. if a valve was open and filled a cylinder with fluid it could pre ignite and damage the engine

[@nevalynhubbard-ti1nw]

Did you know that you all are referred as the darlings of KZbin ? I really enjoy the videos .

[@connerdixon7648]

4:20 Bolt in pins, just reverse them to the inside and you can use it on the case. Some people don’t like to do it, but I’ve never had a problem when making old implements fit

[@johnsadler8637]

Precisely what I was going to suggest. Easy fix. Although setting it up with a quick-hitch for the front and adapting a hydraulic top link to automate blade angle sounds just like an Evan project.

[@connerdixon7648]

@@johnsadler8637 Would definitely make for a better video then turning them

[@headhunter4488]

Well its about time you took that sweet wife, Rebekah, out to dinner. Watching the two of you work around your farm, a night off is earned. Be safe. Till next time...

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Evan thanks you for showing your video homestead bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋👍👍👍

[@jimlong527]

On the scraper just turn the bolts around to the inside that might just work.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Ether is your friend!!! 😁👍

[@jerrycampbell6181]

When I was 15 I worked for a farmer ! The tractor I got to use was a Case , looked yours , forgot to put fuel in it after lunch, it died I tried to restart it started to run In reverse and blew oil out the air breather !!!! I about died , I was afraid I blew it up , I went and told the farmer ,He was not happy with me at all !!!! I never did that again !!!! I LOVED FARMING !!!

[@terrypotter4779]

Absolutely put a hyd cylinder on it and leave it for 3 pt hitch, blade on the front of a tractor loader doesn't work like on a skid steer, even plowing snow on the rear is much better in my opinion. I have a hydraulic cylinder on my rear blade and it makes it super handy.

[@tomberg6699]

The best kind of jumper cables are those covered in cobwebs. Proves you haven't needed them.

[@scottensley9964]

I think you should be that guy who does go to auctions for parts for the Case and paint it and keep it running. I think it should be a hobby tractor and you can show it off on this channel as well as ride it in 4th of July parades etc.

[@brandonbeckemeyer1579]

You need to go to Pickneyville Threshersmen Reunion and you will see row after row of restored Case tractors. My family has over 10

[@MarksKubota]

Like George Davidson said earlier, You could move the vertical arms of the grader blade and put them on the inside to gain more room if you wanted it to fit on the Case tractor.

[@miguelavelasquez8056]

Hay Evan cool to see you work on the good old case tractor its amazing how good those old tractors run when you keep up with the maintenance on them thank you for sharing blessings to you and your family oh have fun at your date night blessings

[@annmcmahan7771]

Long time viewer, first time commentator…I love your channel! Country View Acres is in my top 3. I like that you both are so real; you share the successes & the “try harder next times.” Thank you from East Tennessee. I appreciate your content. I have learned so much from your channel. -Ann

[@glennclarkson4075]

Case - always keep stabilizer in the diesel. Check the antifreeze level, the alternator belt and hydraulic fluid level.

[@sbhomestead69]

I found your channel because of the D17 and I would love to see that old Case restored as well.

[@isaiahraimondo6083]

You should always use clean oil in those oil bath filters

[@teresaclaiborn4426]

I'm not a tractor maintenance person but that tool drawer with organized wrenches and sockets? Yes, please! My hubby needs that organization tool.

[@donaldhyde604]

We always put new oil in air bath.

[@dtbradio6202]

That D17 brings back some memories from my teens. For a Summer I worked on my uncle's farm, doing whatever was needed. Lots of picking rocks out of fields with an old Farmall model A, running bin wagons back and forth with various tractors, mowing, disking, and harrowing with an Allis-Chalmers WC, sickle-bar mowing with a Farmall model H, odd jobs with a couple of Massey-Harris 44's, a bit of harvesting using an old 1950's open-cab Massey Harris combine, and even some logging work on an old 3-cylinder 2-stroke 1960's Franklin cable-drag log skidder with some loading work on an old 1950's knuckle-boom loader. One semi-humerous incident with a diesel D17 jumps out at me, though. It was corn-picking time, and my job was running bin wagons to and from the corn crib area. On one trip after off-loading, I forgot to release the brake-set latch, and started down the road with the brakes still locked. Didn't feel any different, and I only realized it after smoke started pouring out of the two vent holes near the ends of the axles. I immediately stopped (brakes still had some room to apply more pressure) and released them. My uncle didn't seem to concerned about it, and we had a bit of a laugh.

[@markcrawford2]

Used to light a fire under the old tractors when i was a kid. Worked great!

[@MichaelAllanTorrey]

Pete Larson mentioned you as a YT friend. Have watched Pete 3 years and enjoy every episode. The tractor restorations are a favorite of mine. Please give Pete and family my best wishes and same to you during the holiday season. Michael, Norwalk Ct.

[@nikmcdonald3343]

You could put the lifting pins facing inside instead of out so that it would fit on the Case.

[@FieldstonefarmOH]

I use starting fluid on everything!!

[@NancyBryantIdeas]

So, Evan, this is the moment when you become a believer in the ETHER BUNNY and its use on diesel engines. )I heard Matt from Diesel Creek call it the ether bunny, and I liked it.

[@daviddobson1113]

Lol the old saying about CASE tractors is CANT AFFORD SOMETHING ELSE but I am an old man and I have owned 8 case tractors in my life that I used on the farm and I loved them.The 930 I had for many years and it was one of the best tractors I ever owned. I am a farmall fan and I have restored many of them over the years. I know people love the John deere but I only love the old ones 50s jd 60 73o or the 4o20. I know a lot of people in my area have gone RED lately.

[@thaynerich9531]

I grew up with these Case tractors and they never started without starting fluid.

[@doughboy1966]

There are actual water block heaters that you can put into one of the freeze plugs or there are ones that can be put into the lower radiator hose. Changing out the fuel filters and making sure the lines are clean and not leaking from the tank to the injection pump will solve a lot of the hard starting issues.

[@kentkeller5211]

You need a true engine block heater. You have a oil pan heater. A engine block heater is installed in the water coolant hose. It heats the coolant and circulates the warm coolant. they make freeze plug heaters also. More work to install.

[@btomlin5764]

I always like to see you working on the tractors Evan. I got a kick out of the minor little screw ups because we all have them and when we laugh with you, we laugh at ourselves. Thanks for all you do to create this content and I’m hoping you and Rebeckah have a wonderful Christmas!!

[@leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586]

You couldn't say it better. They are fun to watch because we all have those things happen to us. Like not realizing your car key fob has opened the trunk and now the battery has died. Life is like that.

[@teenagefarmer]

Nice job! Great video thanks for sharing

[@JamesCouch777]

When you were talking about using ether to start the tractor I was thinking that you've never watched Diesel Creek, he has a thing for rescuing old equipment and I've seen him use it countless times on diesel engines. I've used it a few times myself.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Yea Evan, good ideal to keep the starting fluid and jumper cables with ur Case Tractor. good job getting the part-off on ur old tractor.

[@edsecorr7812]

Great job looking great keep up the great work love your videos thank you yes you two need a Date night

[@juliesmall3756]

I actually saw a guy on Facebook marketplace with 730 parts for sale in Michigan, including a set of fenders. My husband's family used Case tractors exclusively and think the 30 series are excellent tractors that produced above average power for the fuel consumed. Although he is quite I'll he is going to an auction this weekend with his oxygen and walker I hopes of buying another old Case tractor :-)

[@oxfletch]

I think you want a proper snowplow to modify for a snow blade, else you won't have the spring trip etc ?

[@billsauberlich7337]

I have used Kats circulating tank heaters for years on older tractors,easy to install,and work good,I would suggest changing the hydraulic oil and any filters or screens on your case,cheap maintenance

[@coyotiess]

Thanks have a great date!

[@chrisoconnor5880]

Fill your oil filter before putting it on, it’s messy, but you know your oil level is correct

[@voodoo-rides]

Evan I'm at greater blade take the wishbones at the top once the bolts are out and heat the wishbones up and bend them so that they'll fit in board instead of outboard so you'll get your 26 inches and then put the bolts back in

[@ericwalstrand3512]

From his reaction upon starting, I'd say he's channeling Matt from Diesel Creek.

[@brandonzipfel8398]

We use ether for our diesel tractors and skid steers all the time. It's highly combustible and will work in any engine that I know of. Works wonders definitely recommend for older diesel engines. Not so sure how well the new piles of junk would like ether.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Old tractors are fun. Nice setup you have there

[@deehooper1025]

I was about to comment “try ether” when you said it!😁

[@allanulen3809]

Alan from Trinity Dairy calls ether vitamin E.HAHAHA Also turn the pins inside on the blade. Not sure if your lift warms will come together enough to do it but it's a thought. Great video.

[@charleswillingham510]

If you get you an old service book for the case they have a cold start valve on the injection pump it really helps when it's cold.

[@4knanapapa]

Esther is the diesel techs best friend.

[@Ron49C]

Saw a Case 931 row crop at the tractor parade/show near the Mackinaw bridge in northern Michigan a few years ago. It had been restored to like new condition. Was a real beauty! Very different from the one I still have of the identical model purchased by my father in spring 1969. We used ether to start it many times when we forgot to plug in the block heater.

[@reginaghee3768]

Nice to see the AC back on the agenda. I've been looking forward to it,

[@thomaslapp6029]

I enjoyed this video but I was looking forward to seeing the splitter being used. 😊

[@captnsquid8151]

Ha I would remove that red band off the negative battery cable. It would be nice after the Allis Chambers repairs to clean up the Case Tractor metal shrouds and a rattle can overhaul.

[@kenwatson4954]

Could you post a drone shot of your farm so we could see a layout of your buildings and pastures?

[@johnhunt8807]

I am a fan of old tractors, and once restored it will serve you for many years,as old as it is and still runs tells you how well they are made,as with any equipment storing out of the elements helps protect it ,also for safety sake please put on some fenders, God bless

[@valeriedevereux5912]

If your equipment could talk, they would say thank you and I love you.

[@wag8491]

Flip your bottom 3 pt pins to the inside of the frame on the grader blade

[@davidgourdie3691]

For the Case tractor,scotch briting the tins then Vice grip garage clear coat either wipe on,or spray.Heater blanket via hot point for the engine when the snow arrives.

[@manuelprovencio2136]

You need a wheeled floor jack it would help in removing and repositioning heavy parts it would make it safer

[@paulyoder8714]

Spray starting fuild while cranking

[@workhardlivefree3818]

We had a case tractor at our oil patch similar to yours... No glo plug... and we used ether every time... brake cleaner works the exact same as ether if you're in a pinch

[@claude-andrenicolet6671]

Great video. For the blade, just turn inside the two pin to get the 25 inches Br from Switzerland

[@kenmorford6156]

The air filter should be serviced every 50 to 25 hours depending on the conditions you use the tractor. Your best option for starting in cold weather is a block heater, ether does work but over time is hard on the engine

[@cahooncustomcutting6547]

My family has always used a circulating heater that ties into the coolant line. It has always worked for us here in alberta

[@badcat50gaming91]

How about cleaning up part of the barn with more of a garage and storing just the older tractors inside that might help it start better in the winter time

[@CPolarBear68]

When connecting battery cables, NEVER go terminal to terminal on the ground connection. Always connect to the frame on the weak side.

[@robfl07]

I was thinking about all your tractors and that nice workshop…. Before you seal up the ceiling, you might want to consider putting in an exhaust vent/fan or pipe that you can drop down and put over a tractor’s smokestack so it blows the exhaust outside instead of sooting up your shop. Something similar to what a car shop would have to vent car exhaust out their garage doors. Having an exhaust fan/vent probably wouldn’t be a bad idea regardless.

[@harleyrozeboom7826]

Your 730 has a manifold preheated on it. I can see the cable on the left side of your engine. Turn your key the opposite way of starter engagement and it will preheat the intake air. You should hear a click when it starts heating. Hold it for a count of 60 to 80, depends on how cold it is . Release the key and attempt a normal start procedure. It will make a great difference in your cold start attempts. If it's not working, remove the heat element it may have a broken heat coil. Or the mechanism that transfer current to the element may be defective. Good to start the engine until the Temps dip to the low 20s. Then you should rely on a engine tank heater. Case tractors do not like either, good why to Crack the heads. Costly repair. I own many old Case Tractors but no 730 Diesels, only 730 is a gas tractor

[@CountryViewAcres]

The key don't turn left. Maybe someone put the wrong key switch in it.

[@harleyrozeboom7826]

Very possible. Should be a spring loaded switch that returns to the center position when released. You may have to visit a Case Dealer for an original switch or a salvage yard for a donation switch. You can activate the manifold with a cable from your battery to see if it's working first in case you need more parts relaced.

[@CountryViewAcres]

@harleyrozeboom7826 the key switch acts like a lawn mower key switch. right to run and momentary farther right to start. probably the wrong key switch.

[@tallhair]

Seems like a good idea to pursue

[@brycehanson5863]

That 730 is an early one being an low tin. So it might not have the pre heater or manifold heater, those tractors don't mind a little shot of starting fluid as long as you don't go crazy. Those early years from the 400's in 1955 through right around 60 had an ether capsule cold starting aid.

[@jonathanbuck6526]

Photo's of the date night Evan. Don't forget to change the fuel filters as well. Bon apetite

[@davidsmathers5621]

See how easy that was with starting fluid works great on starting diesel motors

[@jwszewczyk]

If the tractor had non detergent oil in it you should probably clean the pan out. If nothing else, change it after a short time. Non-detergent oils do not suspend the debris, they allow it to settle to the bottom. This would be good for your oil bath air filter. Be careful with the starting fluid both gas and especially diesel. You can get an over rev or fuel wash if you're not careful. A block heater that heats the water would be your best choice.

[@mbury8004]

Hi Evan try to loose the nuts and turn the outside pins to the inside may be you can than use the blade than on the back of your tractor . Regards from germany Matthias

[@bigchew3149]

That Case Tractor is Already Either Trained i do believe ..That is Why Its So Hard To Start of a morning & They are a Little Cold natured to ! Unless you keep the block heater pluged in of a night Then they fire right up on the Coldest of mornings ..or at least Ours always did ! ! Cool Video as always & Thanks for Sharing !

[@mikerussell185]

On the Case tractor I'd forget about the magnet heater for the block and get a Kats inline coolant heater. It makes a huge difference on my IH 484, it will warm the coolant up to 160 or more before you start it.

[@mattdooley6206]

Nice case tractor I have one just like that one

[@PaulNolan-x7h]

Evan, I have the exact same tractor! It had the same hard starting issue when I got it. It sounds to me that your starter is lazy. I fixed mine by soldering new heavier gauge brush leads on. The old ones were burned from years of use. The difference is about double the rpm of the starter. I will soon get a picture of my 730 and show you how much our tractors look alike!

[@crslyrn]

Yep, looks like the Ol' CASE was due for some service work. I think I would've kept the Farmall 806 but, I'll admit that I'm a little partial to the Farmalls. LOL I've had better luck with the type of block heater that heats the engine coolant. Keep up the good work there. Merry Christmas to you & your family.

[@douglasgatian1401]

Thanks Evan!! Hey to the cows. And the wife. Wife first😅

[@abunchofhicks]

Starting fluid is a necessity on our farm in the winter.

[@grassmanfive]

The wire connected to the bottom of the intake manifold is the glow plug. I have a tractor like it. just sayen.

[@terrysteelman6860]

The 06 series have low compression engines with glow plugs. You made a good choice

[@donkerr8709]

You need to touch base with Matt from Diesel Creek and find out how to take care of your diesel tractors. He's great!

[@pegsheridan128]

always impressed how you understand the mechanics of machinery. good job

[@grantmagnuson4883]

If you Google tractor specs. J I case, you’ll see that the 730 is a standard tractor and the 730 one is a row crop

[@badcat50gaming91]

Very good job on changing the oil I think you should fully restore it paint it but maybe first just give it a really good bath in this next summer what about the hydraulic oil either you don't know when that last was being changed

[@shelleykienel2454]

Love watching you work on the old tractors

[@timheidle759]

Flip the pins inward for the three point hitch then it will fit the case

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Great job Evan! Love the old tractors!

[@marksimonar1550]

We've used starting fluid to start our old D-2 catapillar