WILL IT RUN? Putting the Farmall MD Back Together After a Dropped Valve

[@anthonyhengst2908]

I felt pretty sad when this happened. I'm glad you were able to get back to this so quickly. Props to Mr. Richards. I think he did an outstanding job. Also from what you said in a previous video, Mr. Richards kept true to his word. (Not like the other shop) I look forward to seeing it on in the field again.

[@lekinwyo822]

Pete, Great to see the MD running again. If my 51' MD ever breaks down, I am shipping it out to you!! You have a fantastic knowledge of these old Farmalls and I love your meticulous attention to all the details that make your work successful. Thanks for sharing.

[@mackbee7366]

Hay Pete I found that you said "tighten the nuts like a spiral" but I've rebuilt 2 heads one from a 1930's w-30 and another from a hart-par 18-28 and I was told to tighten the nuts starting in the center and work equil to the outside

[@mzimmerman1988]

Feels good to have the MD back together 😌 Now we just need some rain and order will be restored :D

[@theanalogpastor1282]

The sound of that tractor running is a thing of beauty.

[@12799MaDeuce]

Love this channel as a whole but the antique tractor content is my favorite part

[@Wheelloader__]

Yay the MD is alive again. It’s gonna run forever this time. Awesome video Pete. 🚜

[@FarmallFanatic]

I've never seen one down in my area...just an awesome machine 😎 👏

[@calmeyer9662]

Pete great show. Your patience is definitely a valuable quality. Enjoy all the programs and always learn something or reminded of my younger years. Thanks

[@leethiel5790]

Pete, you are a man of great patience, yes, i would have not passed the same test, you are a amazing patient man .

[@davidfinch1009]

@@leethiel5790 ,,,,,,,

[@quicksilver4547]

50 Farmall MD runs like a top! Sounds good! Good work, Pete!

[@revpops]

Nothing like the idling sound of an old Farmall And the good running sound just warms my heart and exhilarates me. It will never get old hearing it idle.

[@brittawrolson5936]

Love how you break down your rebuild so that even newbies like myself can understand the process. What a beautiful restoration project to put that wonderful piece of machinery back to work👍🏻👏🏻

[@paulariese260]

This is what real "sustainability" looks like: make things that last and repair when needed, not the flimsy stuff made today.

[@jeffstrains4014]

@@paulariese260 We have an older 8950 Kubota loader rear wheel weights etc. It out weighs its counter part by 4k in todays tractor from Kubota

[@TheChube25]

That's crazy how the sound immediately changes when switched to diesel power. Amazing!

[@neilkirkbride9527]

I've watched & enjoyed the whole MD thing as I had a lot of seat time on one of those in my teens, about 50 years ago! Nice that you got the ole girl ready for work!

[@klazyy641]

I've never been any sort of a mechanic but can appreciate a 'master' at work and, probably, most farmers who do their own maintenance are exactly that. They may sometimes use unorthodox parts, but they keep the old timers running like tops. Thanks for this episode, Pete, and for sharing with us. I did miss the cows giving you guff, though 🙂

[@jerrym1240]

Like anyone of us in any field of expertise, we all have a starting point. I always liked a challenge, one day I met my match with an electric washing machine. All I will say is never again.

[@stevejanka361]

Good morning Pete, when you turned that corner in fifth gear you could really hear the low end torque that those engines are famous for. You definitely have it working right. Thanks and take care. Good luck with that fine piece of red machine.

[@brandonburdette7895]

Good to see the MD back going again can't wait to see it working in the field again

[@rolandpinette9946]

All that blood, sweat, and tears has it's rewards, doesn't it, Pete?!! The look of pride on your face when she first fired-up was priceless! I'm happy for you, my friend! All the best to you and your family!

[@daleredmond6449]

Looking forward to seeing it working the field again. Great job Pete, as usual.

[@samwiginton339]

excellent job on the restoration, I really like to sound of antique iron running as it did when it was new

[@jessicabuckman9675]

Nice job Pete, you certainly know you're machines.

[@thomaspickar9709]

It's great to have the MD back!

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

Nice Pete, I loved the sound switching from gasoline to diesel. Sounds really smooth and runs great.

[@mattbenkovitz4970]

Glad to hear her running again. Great job you are very meticulous.

[@gloriajones231]

What an enjoyable video to follow alone with.

[@RatdogDRB]

Very well-done Pete! Your dad will be pleased to hear the news as well. He did good by stopping the engine as soon as he heard a problem. The MD is a purdy girl, sings a sweet song too. Congrats.

[@Mach11976]

After watching you for a while now working on this tractor, I'm more satisfied then you are Pete!! Great stuff and thank you for the kind words last week, it meant a lot. Thanks Brian

[@Token_Civilian]

Great to see it running again. One of the things that was really standing out to me was the appreciation for the details you put into the restoration - all the decals. That was a nice touch. Hopefully you get plenty of rain, and soon, so we can see you getting back to haying with it.

[@BillTheTractorMan]

Pete, you are a great guy to look up to. Had this happened to me I would probably sit on it for a month stewing in frustration over it. I really struggle with failures and become depressed. Watching you work through this as if it were just another day for a small farm is inspiring.

[@glennrubel4326]

Mighty fine job with the MD. You should be proud of yourself.

[@billroberts3864]

Pete, another quality video showcasing the MD. Glad she is repaired and ready to go to work. Yes, Dave Richards is a master machinist and has a great channel showing his steam fired machine shop. It is nice you live close to Dave so he could mill the MD head for you.

[@YOU-vj4fl]

Glad to see this again. I’ve run into good shops and not so good shops as well,it’s wisdom for us both!

[@bobwollard9105]

Glad to see the old girl back in the game. Pete, you are one of the most capable guys I have seen. Good luck with the H.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Looks to be running good again, hopefully it goes longer this time! The new machine shop sure was faster than the first one you used and looks to have done a better job

[@YouT-DJ]

Glad you got that fine machine back in action Pete. I've been watching all your vids and sent my dad (84) your book. Ma said he just read it, didn't set it down except to eat! My grandpa bought the first tractor for the farm, a Farmall A brand new. My dad and my uncle (just kids) immediately jumped on and went down the road in 4th wide open to see how fast it would go. Grandpa gave them a little talking to! hah! I left the farm behind 40 years ago. But when returning home on vacation and visiting I would end up in a field, on a tractor or in a barn. Once farming is in you blood it doesn't easily come out. You and your family have a great operation going. Thanks for taking the time to bring us along for the ride!

[@stephenbontrager5894]

Glad you were able to find all the parts you needed and that you were able to get her running again she sounds awesome.

[@travislausier7109]

Love to see that you got the old MD back and running!

[@maniyan_wanagi]

WOW! Small world! David Richards!

[@ko4nrbs]

Using your series of videos anyone could successfully rebuild an M!! Your attention to detail is to be commended. Bill

[@davidrobertson376]

Now we all know why the original machine shop would not allow you to film them working on the engine. Its fantastic to see it ready for work. another great video, thank you.

[@jameswest332]

Glad to see the MD back together , Get a good breakin and she will be back doing what she does best !

[@stefanos5423]

I'm really happy for you Pete, that the MD is working again. i really hope now it's working great. have a lot of fun with it.

[@elliskinney5731]

All the guys on the Farmall forum on Yesterday's Tractors will sure be glad to see this video. Glad it is all back together.

[@davidhazelwood9018]

I know it’s been a lot of work and worry. But what a great machine and wonderful mechanic. May it last another lifetime.

[@mdlipps]

Wow what a restoration! I watched the entire playlist you set up of the MD. It's a true joy watching you work. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@herbhouston5378]

Great to see the old girl goin again! You make excellent "how to" videos! Your acquired knowledge of all things involved with those beautiful machines is incomparable. I'm always eager for one of your new videos! After I learned enough about my phone and discovered how to pull up the earlier offerings, I often go back and watch them over and over again. I feel like each time I learn a little more about why you do what you do... and who you are. Thank you.

[@anelincoln2739]

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. All there is to mechanics is------- "blood, sweat, toil and tears". Beautiful, just beautiful!

[@richgrimshaw1905]

The engine sounds *so* great at 17:00. (Nice T-shirt, too.)

[@andrewsamanthamadison3320]

I saw some more blood on the elbow. No one can say you don’t have blood sweat and tears into this one! Better never get rid of it and pass it on to the kiddos! Good job Pete! Love these ones!

[@48wilber]

not only looks like a cute puppy I'd wanna pet,,,,, Purrs like a kitten that I'd cuddle too!!! Awesome job!!!

[@nesaclark1059]

Thanks for that tractor ride! Brought back a lot of happy memories with my dad! That MD sounds pretty sweet! Great job Pete, you're amazing 👏

[@markprior6009]

Another great episode Pete, a great chilled mechanical pleasure to watch 👍🏼

[@JakeFlash]

I have no clue why, but I've always found the sight of the big rear tractor tires rolling down the highway to be fascinating.

[@georgecardoso8910]

Glad you you got the MD back together and running again, sounds good. I also have a Farmall 1941 H, we watch you guys while having dinner, great show and you have a very supporting wife , great team.

[@georgecardoso8910]

How can I send you a video of my tractor?

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Wow! I can't get enough of viewing the old MD. it is a fantastic work of art and mechanics. compilation. that you've done. your mechanical ability excels beyond mine for sure and I appreciate your tutorial offerings when you work on her. I"m pushing 80. so my opportunities to do the work again are slim so I can live vicariously through you and watching you work. And the other thing I love is reading al lthe other comments. and to see I am not the only one who appreciates your videos, your mechanicall ability, your video skills and best of all you! sir ! are one of a kind in my book. And a great kudos to Mr. Richards also. nice to know there are still honest people doing a good job out there nowadays. I get so disgusted how just about all business's today rip people off and over charge on parts and labor. but the flip side of the coin is that the people let them do it and do not boycott them or speak up. enough of my rant. thank you so much Pete for all that you do for us and for sharing God Speed. ECF

[@fairytale_after_dark6696]

Wonderful to see your beauty back on the road again, Pete. 😀 Even with it's a never-ending to-do list of things that need readjusting, she's still absolutely beautiful and knowing you have worked on every single bolt and washer, it must be very satisfying to have her back and running again. Your dad must be very happy to see her back on the road again too. Bless you all and take care from the UK 🇬🇧. Paula x

[@brycewiborg8095]

I always enjoy watching the conversion from gasoline to diesel. Stacked bales behind a neighbor's SMTA till he traded up in 1975. Thanks Pete.

[@steveperyer4850]

Pete, nice job on the re-rebuild on the head. Sounded and looked great. I think you will be okay this time. Hope the rains come to green the fields. Take Care from Plattsburgh, NY

[@slothonabike]

Every time Pete posts a video, my day suddenly gets better. Thank you Pete for brightening our day. Greetings from Germany!

[@bradshedd4747]

So glad the MD is back running again - such an easy sound it makes on the ears.

[@bobkids009]

Pete is a good motivator in all fields of farming from machinery to cost analysis in a farm..... ..... well done Pete.....!

[@jan-johannes-bosman]

My dad believed we all should be able to maintain our own vehicles and me and my brothers bought cheapest and rebuild / restored them which in 1990 was a handy skill when our cars engine caught fire. My last rebuild I outsourced in 2004. I am disabled today and still service all our cars. I hope to restore one before I am 65 and that is approaching soon. I used to work for the IH and Cummins distributor in th 1980's athough on IT, but visited the plant occasionally. Love the mechanical and farming videos as we run a Urban Homestead here in South Africa.😇😇🤗🤗🙏🙏

[@danielbrown3717]

Pete, my 2 year old son loves your channel, he scares to watch PETE. And loves the tractor content.

[@floorpizza8074]

I've been subscribed to David Richards channel for years. His machine shop is so amazing... All of the machines are belt driven and powered from an old steam engine that David restored himself.

[@jenaswartout4399]

It's Alive!!!!! You are just amazing Mr. Pete. Again I learned alot and I was so happy to hear the old gal roar to life.

[@reedchandler2372]

I’m glad you got the MD back together and running so well. I really appreciate your mechanical videos. #1 because you really study the manuals so you know how things go together and all the tolerance specifications. #2 because your editing. You don’t show all the repetitive tasks, and keep your videos short and interesting to watch. I watch a couple of other channels that do tractor restorations, and they either tear into things not knowing what they are going to find, or they don’t edit the video down to a decent length showing a lot of dead air time or showing the complete procedure with a lot of repetitive tasks. Thanks again for putting out great content.

[@anthonybenanti5651]

Glad you were able to save it! Fingers crossed no issues this time. Ive been a mechanic my whole life and I only have one suggestion. When using the torque wrench try not to put your hand on the head of the torque wrench. It actually changes the torque quite a bit. We had to go to a class about that for where I work. Very interesting

[@mcallahan9060]

Pete, I enjoyed watching the MD climb down off the healing bench. Great work getting the ol' gal running again.👍 I'm sure it will be a while before your dad's willing to take it out again. 😀😀

[@daneflint9792]

It sounds SO GOOD, I love listening to it run! Nice job Tim, I love the videos on the tractors and your passion and dedication to making it right! Keep up the GREAT work!

[@ryandanielson9092]

I'd love to see this put on a dyno. Would be awesome to hear it really work that engine hard and it'd be good for the engine to fully seat in.

[@dmr6640]

I'm so glad you were able to put the MD back together again. I like how you recognize good work and good people who do right by others. Also like your positive outlook on the whole thing.

[@callanicol3657]

Don't listen to the haters Pete! My family loves when you mix it up with the chore vids, mechanical vids, business vids and your personal (family history, philosophy) vids. Thanks.

[@canvids1]

What a great job you did, sure helps to know what you are doing. The old girl sounds like a brand new tractor.

[@gerryvanwoerkom2660]

Have that ability to fix an engine must be rewarding

[@jeffreyjohnson8212]

Great to see the MD back! Congrats! Always fascinating watching all the meticulous work you put into these tractors. Thanks for taking the extra time in making a, yet another, great video! Can’t wait to see the MD at work!

[@philclements8510]

The MD is back! Way to go Pete. So happy that it was fixable. Could we say you are the M.D. for the MD?

[@msw00]

Good deal, the MD is back and sounding great! Kudos to your Machine shop and your hard work. Looks like you've been getting some rain, hope more is on the way for your fields. Have a great day.

[@MetaMorphea]

The real life of a farmer who don't jump to skitts and clickbait with CrAzY words just to be noticed. I love that you keep it real. Looking forward to the MD to shine again!

[@swm78]

Happy days are here again! You’re living the dream and we are watching. Thank you!

[@rickharper6320]

You are so lucky !!!!! Not that it dropped a valve, but no more damage than what happened. Could have been so much worse !!!! Kudos to your dad for not only knowing what to do, but not hesitating to shut it down. So glad you got it fixed relatively easy.

[@chrismedaris4873]

Love the sound of this fine lady's so red and wonderful

[@mikeharrison3144]

Pete, without a doubt you could do anything that you put your mind to. I am in awe of the knowledge you have accumulated. When I tackle a project and start to get flustered, I think to myself, "What would Pete do?" I've watched you stand back, evaluate the problem and take steps to fix it. Thank you very much for sharing your experiences!

[@janeteckhart4886]

I have nothing but respect for those who have the knowledge and patience to rebuild an engine. Very impressive, Pete!

[@danielhoffman7576]

It's good to see the ol girl running again! Thanks

[@charleslund453]

There was never a doubt that this tractor would be serviceable again. The meticulous care given by Pete is awesome. Love those "M" tractors.

[@pamelapaulson6921]

Awesome! My 10 year old son really loves your videos. He's inspired.

[@shawnsnyder8876]

Nice to see the old girl back up and running

[@glengillis7775]

Great job Pete. Another tractor for the fleet. Love the mechanical videos

[@timothyrill3825]

I realized I don't have the knowledge to be a farmer. Not mechanically inclined. You have shown us all there are so many facets to running a farm. And I have seen it takes two which your wife completes the balance. You have a good life Pete. Congratulations!

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Pete, glad to see the MD back together. On a much lesser scale I had problems with remanufactured and after market parts. I truly felt your pain. Thanks for the great videos!:)

[@suebrown3917]

I SURE LOVE HER SOUND. SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL TRACTOR

[@maxinerose6664]

I love the sound of that tractor! Reminds me of my childhood.

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Congratulations on getting the MD back in action Mr. Pete! it runs like a Singer sewing machine.

[@davidschlecht3016]

Pete, great to see the MIGHTY MD up and running once again. To bad you had this setback, but it's now a go for many hours and years to come.

[@wd9dau]

One of your statements reminded me of what a walrus and Tupperware have in common? They both like a tight seal!

[@stumpy2816]

Glad you got her back up and running Pete. 👍👍

[@billysmith6131]

Congrats on getting it back together and running....again!!! Hope it all keeps going. Sweet deal!!!

[@warrenpinney6801]

Nice to see you are able to get replacements parts for the old tractor. Nobody like to do sometime twice but sometime it happens. It's always a good feeling when the job is done.

[@ZekenStreak]

Well done Pete. Glad to see the old MD back up & running. Take care. Cheers from BC

[@sail72]

15:28. Bloody Elbow. "It's good clean fun until someone gets hurt, after that it's just FUN!"