Reassembling the Farmall MD Differential and Rear Axles

[@glenrummel4483]

This rebuild isn't for the faint of heart. The attention to detail is over the top. Pete, you do amazing work. This is a great series. Keep up the good work.

[@zioncreekfarm]

His amount of patience is astounding! Not sure that I wouldn't have said, that's close enough because I'm not tearing it apart again. he clearly loves doing it which offers him peace and patience. 😊

[@richardhaughey532]

The weather out side is frightful but Pete in the shop is delightful

[@RechargeableLithium]

...Did that shim start to go for a roll? Let it go, let it go, let it go! :D

[@johnmatthews1772]

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[@lindajc123]

A farmer is reflecting, as he rebuilds his old tractor - trying to put it back together the way he took it apart, "Can you ever know if you've forgot anything? 'Cause that's the nature of forgetting. You don't know you've forgot, until you remember." So true. I'm passing this reflection on.

[@davidschlecht3016]

Pete, glad to see that not only do you have the knowledge and experience on the rebuild, but have the patience in the time it takes to muscle some of these parts back together and then realizing you forgot a step and having to take it apart and again reassemble. Really enjoying the process up to now and looking forward to the next steps in the process of renewal of the MIGHTY MD.

[@johndehoog5567]

Respect very much your approach to making a small farm viable. I am always amazed at your ability to keep all that old equipment running reliably. Doing so has certainly allowed you to avoid buying newer but very much more expensive equipment. Hats off to you. Taking that path has certainly put money in your pocket.

[@jesspatterson1970]

Me and my ten year old love watching you we wait for the rebuild every 2nd day all the way from Australia

[@thegracklepeck]

I've been getting excited every time he posts a new video and seeing the progression

[@johngappmayer5490]

Really enjoying these videos. Not only is it fascinating watching you rebuild the tractor, it's therapeutic as well. Awesome Job! Thank you!

[@kirkwilson10]

It's a great lesson in perseverance! The "uh oh, I forgot" lines are getting "Nice try, Pete" now every time. They've been watching you too long... The Dad jokes? They're a hilarious part of our day after lunch every day. Laughing does them good. You do too, Pete. I wish you could see for yourself. You just never know with autism. I've always maintained that someday it could be just like "What the Deaf Man Heard" when the key is found to unlock and unleash the treasure that's simmering in there. Bless you!

[@7DTD_Zombie_Hunter]

Hello Pete, I have to say that I am really enjoying this series with you rebuilding your Tractor. This project you have going on here is very interesting indeed!

[@zioncreekfarm]

It is customer in our house that when you say "Hi, I'm Pete" we all say, "Hi Pete"! 🤣 Putting the differential together, hoping it doesn't explode 🤣😂🤣 You sir have a level of patience that I hope to achieve some day. Thanks for another great video!! 😊

[@doug1883]

I love the attitude and ability to teach Pete! You make it look so "simple" but I don't think I would ever do it haha

[@stanleyschafer4232]

Thank you Pete for sharing your knowledge of tractors with us. Your patience with what you're working on is a good example for us to follow. Thank you Pete and Hillary, for sharing your videos with us. 🇺🇸

[@alannakennedy5273]

OK not sure why but I'm fascinated with your tractor rebuilds. I'm a fan and learn so much. Just to understand the wide appeal of your demographic I'm a 68 year old white haired female. The main lesson I've learned is organization for the teardown and rebuild and clean partsare also importanted. Having the right tools available and accessible also count. Thank you for sharing.

[@thegracklepeck]

33 yo female here too. I love learning new things and want to be more self-sufficient so learning a bit from someone who's patient and clear about what he's doing is really nice 👍

[@Flippin_Crazy]

68 here, too. When I was growing up on a farm, I was an only child and always hung out with my Dad. I feel in order to farm the old way, you had to be a mechanic. And every other thing. Dad’s been gone many years, but Pete’s kind of taking his place.

[@rickmorgan3930]

Thanks for your videos. I unashamedly use your 'Dad' jokes on my wife ... and I usually get the eye-roll and clucking of the tongue. But not today ... she actually said your Tigger joke was a good one. So there's that to be thankful for :) Have a good one, Pete

[@benjohnson1082]

Pete - my 8yr old Henry LOVED the Tigger joke. We rewatched it about ten times.

[@nkyrealestatesource]

Pete I always enjoy your vids. Excellent point on the forgetting. I find myself saying often enough, "I can't remember the last thing I forgot." Anywho, thanks for sharing and thanks for the smiles too. "Obviously he was looking for Pooh..." 😆

[@allanulen3809]

two things, first gooden tight is how tight germans make it. second my fil used to say you had to hold your tonuge just right to get parts back together. loved working on projects with him.

[@thegracklepeck]

Guten tight

[@renea.salimbot8980]

Wow sir you are jack of all trade man... i enjoy watching you from farming to mechanic the to butcher a simple and happy family.

[@thegracklepeck]

I don't even know most of what these parts are but it's been really fascinating to watch you take apart, clean, and grease everything and put it all back together again. It's really relaxing!

[@earllutz2663]

Pete. I very much enjoy watching you work. When I was a young man, I had a 1975 Oldsmobile, that I ran hot. I had to take off the huge intake manifold, take the heads off& send them out, have them magnafluxed, to see if I had cracked either or both of them ( I hadn't), then put it all back together again. But now, at 73 years old, I believe I will take the easy way out & pay to have it done. Again, I enjoyed watching you do & explain the job.

[@georgethayer8574]

Love seeing the rebuild, reminds me of the old FFA days in the 70 when we rebuilt am AC D-17. You should be in school if there is still shop classes.

[@frankhoehle3427]

I rebuilt my Farmall M transmission and rear end last year with the updated Bower roller bearings. I needed a few gears as well. All the bearings are now new and my wallet is considerably lighter. Have a great day and God bless, Pete.

[@d3adkoolaid]

Total missed opportunity to quote happy Gilmore lol. "Just give it a little tappy tap.. a tap tap-per-roo.." Iconic movie

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

The price is WRONG, Bob!

[@alanschantz6512]

Thank you for the video, it shows farmers stay busy on these cold days even on a small operation.

[@davidbeachy8398]

Excellent demonstration on how to reassemble the parts. Just a suggestion to reduce risk of damage to the big o ring and maybe save some time, leave it out until backlash is right, then install it. It's one extra disassembly, but the o ring only goes in once.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

I was taking a chance that it would be right the first time. I lost that gamble.

[@Dratchev241]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm Whenever you gamble my friend, eventually you'll lose. lol

[@dicksteffen1025]

Came to make this comment, when I worked for the IH dealership 40 or so years ago, we always left the o rings off until we got the backlash set.

[@davidbeachy8398]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm Seems totally logical since you put things back just as they were. Maybe that much wear from all the years in service?

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

@@keltonwright7 New bearings change the backlash. More side to side play in old bearings.

[@brucesetter8724]

I grew up driving farmalls and I ever knew what was inside, thanksgiving for showing me!

[@howardwilliams6129]

Great start to my day , a hot cup of coffee and Pete entertaining his students , thanks again Pete

[@Dan-qy1rg]

Good job on the reassembly of the transmission and rear axles. A lot of important information to glean from your video. I like this a lot, gives everyone a good insight on the importance of tolerances on gearing, seals and bearings. Also it shows how much goes into these types of jobs, not for those that have done it, but for those that haven't. Thank you for sharing and you have an awesome week.

[@viennamccombs9523]

I have never and won’t ever get tired of your videos

[@Tomrryaniv]

That was awesome Pete, especially the Pooh joke! I have to use that one on my grandkids. Love watching you take apart and re-assembling your tractor. You have encouraged me to pursue my mechanical challenges.

[@mikek4043]

Dude, I could watch you work on tractors all day. Having lived in upstate NY myself, I appreciate a fun winter project. God bless your you, your family & channel.

[@laoboy1]

You made that job look so simple but I’m pretty sure it was a chore to do and good job! 👍🏼

[@fsonpc7612]

This looks simpler than it probably is. Good job!

[@droy3886]

You do great work. You remind me of my father. He loved to work and refurbished old tractors. God Bless, Daryl

[@lazarandrei5272]

I'm watching you from Romania.🇷🇴 Congratulations on what you do 👏

[@davidchristian1797]

Just used your Tigger joke on the family.....yep, it was a 1st class Dad joke. Son loved it. Daughter and wife think I'm an idiot, excellent!!

[@Flowing23]

well done Pete, when you joked about forgetting a part I thought I hope he doesn't jinx himself :) great work requiring a lot of patience 👍

[@phillipcarter6777]

I love old farmalls! I thoroughly enjoyed watching you assemble the transmission and differential. It looks like you might have done this before. You’re really good greasing the parts with your fingers, like you might have been practicing. Maybe ,,eating mashed potatoes with your fingers?😂😂 Keep the great videos coming!!!

[@tractorhyatt7044]

Grateful for people like you, Squatch and Kenny Kizzle Rusty Nutz Ranch for taking the time to meticulously go through these old tractors and record it all on KZbin so others can learn. Thank you! 🇺🇸🚜👍

[@charlenepartlow7880]

OMG Pete! I'm exhausted with the reassembly! Lolol 🙃...this was fun and you were true to your wonderful humorous self ! You always make things fun and pleasant ! I love your patience ! Loved the jokes esp pooh ! And the knight! You will sleep like a baby ! Did you hear my husband saying ...you forgot the shims pete...3x ! Lolol 🤭 you are great Pete.! We love and appreciate every morsel of your being that you share with us ! Thanks for being you ! God bless y'all ! 👍

[@VWFarmLLC]

I haven't heard the tiger-pooh joke in years! Glad to see someone has a sense of humour!

[@harrisonchevy4452]

I sitting here on my you know what watching you work, amazing 🤩. Anyway, I enjoy watching you do this project. That is what is important after all. Take care and have a good day, catch you on the next one.

[@marcplaisted6511]

I’m enjoying this series again like all your other Pete. Keep up the good humor, it makes me chuckle while working. Thank you

[@kwshilts]

To be a farmer you must have a lot of skills or a lot of money to spend on your daily chores. You have a great story telling voice, Thank you,,

[@kathrynhelm4176]

Whew! Quite a job...you need a third hand. 😂. When you mention that some viewers say there is a better way of doing things but that you have a tried and true method, it reminds me of my husbands favorite sayings...”stick with what you know”. He has been gone 9 years now but our kids and grandkids still quote Papa’s favorite saying. ❤️

[@jeffreyjohnson8212]

Your “oh no’s” had me going a couple times there! :) Amazing work. Thanks for sharing!

[@larrydavidson3402]

Your doing a great job on this Pete. Your going to have a like new tractor when its done .

[@iainpaton7129]

Hi 👋 friend your tractor is coming on nice keep the great work up and please keep the great videos coming and please stay safe friend from Scotland 👍😊

[@margaritaespinoza1745]

You reminded me of my dad when I used to help him disassemble and then assemble the engines...

[@stevethomas211]

I know I forgot; therefore, I forgot that I know I forgot. Thanks for putting that in my head Pete. Going to have nigh mares. Love your little saying Tigger looking for Poo.

[@matthewclina4162]

My back hurt just watching this video. Great job, Pete. Love seeing this tractor going back together.

[@vivianzuniga8814]

Love watching you work on the tractors. Fascinating. Great job!

[@greybear3090]

My wife and I look forward to the release of new videos, keep up the great work

[@markwojo727]

It's amazing how much information these videos teach me thanks for all you do !!

[@BrandonDobrovolny]

Your videos are the best to watch!! I would love to see more of the 504, I have a 460 here at home and love hearing more about similar tractors that are hard to find anything on.

[@robertbellow2625]

Glad to see the tractor rebuild videos!

[@johnhenderson8360]

Just a quick note to thank you for your rebuild videos, I really enjoy them.

[@martintopp1399]

HI there Pete. "No, wait, I forgot...Im just kidding!" Character building alright when you realise you have forgotten something. You reminded me of lying on my back underneath a Mark 2 Ford Cortina trying to get the gearbox back on blind after replacing the clutch plate. You had one chance to line up the spline shaft and it would go plop when it went in. 6 hours later I finally got it in...I'm not kidding. Hope you didn't leave anything out!

[@fredpax6126]

Pete, Just recently discovered your videos. I have now watched the whole series on the MD rebuild and love it. I even have my wife watching who knows nothing about engines. I too am a Farmall collector with a 10 20, two F14s, a F20, Super C, Super M, 400 Diesel and a 1206. All are a bit rough but most run. I am approaching retirement and plan to do at least some complete rebuilds as retirement projects, not for profit but for hobby. Love your attitude. Also how patient you must be in your process to do the video and editing along with the rebuild. I think I caught you mentioning architecture as part of your background, That has been both my wife's and my career for the past 40 years. As you know the 400 Diesel and MD are close cousins, when I get to that rebuild I will be watching you video the night before every step.

[@jonhaskell9630]

Need another one for the kids? "The dog ate a bunch of Scrabble tiles. Every time I bring him out could spell disaster! Thanks for your video offerings. They're a great primer as I'm getting ready to resurrect a 656.

[@pauldonzella5052]

I work on tractor trailers and guide bolts work great for heavy parts (clutches/cylinder heads...etc). Long bolts with heads cut off work great

[@hildebertodamasio5101]

Hello from Rhode Island you’re a very smart man, thank you for the good work and good videos!

[@mitchz.6234]

So Pete....at the end of today, I know what would be next for me....some "Chivas Regal".....nice job!!!

[@jamesrobinson9304]

So much fun for us to watch you (Pete) putting it back togther. Looking forward to your next video on the reassembly. Jim

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Well that was well worth waiting for. been pacing back and forth waiting for this 1/2 of the project to show up and low and behold it came! enjoyed every minute of it. and am still amazed at your technical prowess. great tutorial as well as enjoyment video Pete. thanks for takeing rthe time to do it, and to share. ECF.

[@malcolmgodden1732]

Pete you are a scream that has been the best instruction vidio i have seen . keep it up.

[@obstractorak3573]

McGruber is cracking me up! 🤣 I was thinking, "he must have been watching SNL." And sure enough! 😁 Subscribed.

[@jimmyfarley3386]

I absolutely love your KZbin page and watch all the time. I'm from Northwest Indiana and make custom jewelry and do farmers markets all over. Great page and Great guy.

[@ralphmills7322]

Pete, your cold weather project is getting the MD rear end restored, mine was to replace a piece of water pipe in the cellar that split. My project was much lighter but I had to fiddle getting the length just right also. My next project is to put heat tape and Insulation on that problem area for the next cold snap.

[@wayupnort6271]

Well done Pete! Tigger joke was your best yet.😁

[@kellychamberlain6093]

So many famous last words. Cheers to you Pete.

[@christiepyle7516]

The Tigger joke had me laughing so hard I thought I was going to fall out of my chair!!! Hilarious!!

[@rctvet]

Pete you are amazing. I did my Farmall M as you did you're MD. You made it look easy. It sure is tedious, detailed, but very rewarding when done. Thanks for all your videos, much appreciated!

[@joeromanak8797]

Practice makes perfect, right? Another good job! 👍👍🔧🚜

[@marksullivan57]

Amazing how Pete can put it back together and it works ! I would have leftover parts laying everywhere with no prayer of it working right.

[@benmatthews3732]

It Seldom snows here in NC piedmont, so I enjoy seeing your snow, hearing how you manage chores and care for animals in the extreme cold there. Would love to hear a bit more about that. Snow is rare enough here for it to be fascinating. Can’t believe how cold it gets/stays in NY. (Beth)

[@andrewalsup2946]

Hand-pounds of torque. Love it.

[@tommybounds3220]

Thank you for the mechanical work on the tractor these videos are awesome thank you very much!

[@fizzybillylah3816]

I worked at the transmission plant for one of major 100hp+ tractor manufacturers (blue, red, green). On the main assembly line the fella that shimmed Final drive was a wiz, plus the overhead ratchet was a multi head that tightened and loosened all those bolts quickly and another one that provided final torque rating. The overhead pulleys and hoists plus the custom material delivery racks made life easy. The regular assembly tech could get his differential subassemblies built ahead so far that he would set a bunch on the floor waiting for a final drive unit to arrive at his station, then he’d attach his subs, pinions, seal, and shim them out. He would take 20 to 30 minute breaks each hour and walk around and talk. Other techs were jealous but no one could do it as fast or competently as him. When he was absent the resource person never could keep up and would burn through the subassemblies until the assembly line shut down and allowed him to catch up. Not a hard job after you work it for 10 years…every month, every week, every day. He had seniority and stayed on that one job until he retired. The engineering team once tried to give home more work so that he didn’t have so much free time but he just slowed down and the juice wasn’t worth the squeeze (line shutdown) so the job was kept at pace he was ok with but that no one else could match.

[@bobbailey4954]

Your doing it right, attention to detain that most shops just wouldn’t take the time to do. It’s no wonder you’ve had success with your previous rebuilds.

[@thesouthviewfarm6187]

We love watching your videos, you have greatly inspired us and our channel.

[@ihus9950]

Nice job Pete 👍👍

[@waynefiebiger3202]

Pete, there isn't many shops that are even willing to do this work on the older tractors. Mainly b because the labor costs way over run the worth of the tractor and not many mechanics can do this like you with out a repair manual. You should pat your self on the back, you earned it. It helps when you have a father to teach you.

[@stuartsplace100]

Hi Pete,like to watch u on the MD,have learn a lot

[@genesloan3175]

Can't wait for the bright red paint!

[@donnaelkins186]

Such a lot if work. Great video Pete. God bless you and family. Stay warm.

[@SawmillerSmith]

Looks like the gears are about new. Should last for another 100 years.

[@shorelinefarmer2287]

Pete I’ve been watching your channel since your first video cooking that broiler chicken with your family over for dinner. Proud to be a subscriber I love All your vids the farm ones as I’m a small farmer and LOVE Your mechanic videos. I must say your entire MD series has been great but this was by far the best video I’ve seen you make. You are a natural teacher and I praise you for it. I’m a Allis Chalmers guy so different color but the basics inside the trans and rear are the same. GREAT VIDEO

[@lawrenceengel3330]

"Do it the character building way" 😁👌

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

I’m new to your channel but enjoy it very much. I was married to a farmers son and he was industrious at fixing machinery on the farm. (farmers survival) I enjoy your humor. Good attitude too.

[@BowronFarms]

Great Job, I am working the nerve up to do full off restoration on my 52 Farmall 400, Thanks for the confidence and the know how you have. Keep up the great channel Love

[@mrz6462]

Fantastic Job!! You have mad skills my friend!! This series of videos has been most enjoyable!!

[@gasperajdnik5627]

Good work mate, I'm a diesel mechanic and I like this tipe of videos 👍🤝🔧

[@timothyrill3825]

When you were kidding about not done right, I should have known better. This certainly is a big project but a little more tense making sure it all fits. It is so interesting to see how complicated it is for a novice. You should bring a few future farmers to experience the complex art of of being prepared for anything. The more you know the easier it can be with experience to make fewer mistakes that can cost money. Great job!

[@paytonmac5665]

I remember two row corn pickers was hard on the outer bearings

[@juliannedispain1637]

Great video again Pete! I know nothing about rebuilding anything but you make it look easy. You have all winter to get it put back together. 😁 Take some ibuprofen and start again tomorrow.

[@jimproud3116]

Enjoyed the video Pete and your good attitude the whole way through. You make watching a pleasure. Thanks.

[@davidfuller8304]

Pete ; 95-year-old Papa Bill, was starting to holler at you about taking that big shim out. Knowing that you needed to use the thinner one. But then he said nah it's cold outside so Pete need to stay inside that warm shop anyhow. But he wanted a the video to last a little longer himself . It's cold outside here too. LOL

[@dalee.mccombs8571]

Really enjoying your videos. I can even smell the gear lube.. Great job.!!

[@stevengullison5123]

Good evening Pete, looking great. Steve from N.B Canada