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.

[@FarmallFanatic]

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

[@mzimmerman1988]

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

[@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. 🚜

[@TheChube25]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@daleredmond6449]

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

[@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.

[@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 ,,,,,,,

[@theanalogpastor1282]

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

[@brandonburdette7895]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@samwiginton339]

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

[@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!

[@quicksilver4547]

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

[@thomaspickar9709]

It's great to have the MD back!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@glennrubel4326]

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

[@jessicabuckman9675]

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

[@tokencivilian8507]

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.

[@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.

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@mattbenkovitz4970]

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

[@canvids1]

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

[@travislausier7109]

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

[@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.

[@richgrimshaw1905]

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

[@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.

[@bobkids009]

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

[@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.

[@ko4nrbs]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@janeteckhart4886]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@jameswest332]

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

[@danielbrown3717]

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

[@bradshedd4747]

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

[@gloriajones231]

What an enjoyable video to follow alone with.

[@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!

[@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 👍🏼

[@swm78]

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

[@48wilber]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@garybales2449]

I was so thrilled when the notification popped up for this video! Very happy to see the ol' girl back up and ready to work!!!!!

[@anelincoln2739]

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

[@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.

[@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. 😀😀

[@slothonabike]

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

[@pamelapaulson6921]

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

[@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

[@12799MaDeuce]

16:19 the failed start, switch a setting, and instant start so satisfying to watch

[@pruchnicadventures]

I've been waiting for this video. Glad to see her running again.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

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

[@danielhoffman7576]

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

[@randyrhodes7526]

Very happy to see the MD running again, it is such a beautiful machine !

[@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!:)

[@minivinney8314]

ok i just got done watching the 59 videos of the restoration on the Farmall MD. let me say this was very therapeutic your voice and tone is so calming and upbeat. you went through every step as you took apart, rebuilt, then cleaned painted and put back together. what a beautiful machine and the knowledge you have shared. i will say I'm going to be 56 this year and have wished to have been raised on a home stead. Pennsylvania born my grandfather was a coalmine electrician during the war that had pulled him away from farm work and my father did a little farm work until he hit college, now some of the family tree had farms and some were pastors we wound up out west by the mid 70s. dad worked as a engineer for oil co. now as age and injury as put me into a very small town at the mercy of a very small disability check, these KZbin channels that show the daily life and styles gives the knowledge that many will never know as technology forces us to get away from basic life. i will be watching every video you put out as it helps me pass the time of my days. it would be great to have you for a neighbor although i would say id be the one that always has his smoker going and the smell would be distracting lol. THANK YOU for the great content it is too bad that most subscribers do not care for the mechanical content heck 59 videos that showed the restoration of a tractor they never knew or have seen.... they have missed out on the technology you have given the time to show us. BLESS YOU and THANK YOU Charles Hinderliter

[@tractordan933]

Good work Pete. Be sure to get your Dad back on that tractor, it will help him heal too.

[@shawnsnyder8876]

Nice to see the old girl back up and running

[@hhearst]

I tend to watch your tractor restore vids at 2x speed, so when you are on your test drives, you are really booking. :-)

[@glengillis7775]

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

[@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.😇😇🤗🤗🙏🙏

[@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?

[@gerryvanwoerkom2660]

Have that ability to fix an engine must be rewarding

[@RonnyandBrettany]

Glad you her her back up and running! We love old equipment!❤️

[@chucksinger1916]

Patient Pete the good mechanic! LOL Happy for you you got her running again! Great job

[@maniyan_wanagi]

WOW! Small world! David Richards!

[@ZekenStreak]

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

[@maxinerose6664]

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

[@billysmith6131]

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

[@jimliston7258]

Thank you! Your tenacity and poise is remarkable. May your efforts be rewarded with an MD that serves you for many years to come. Anticipating the next viewing.