Getting An Old V8 Engine Running Again

[@marklismore2516]

Grant's face at the end hearing those great words from his wife i promise you is worth way more to him than anything. He really felt that one, don't think us guys don't forget such great words. It truly is the little things.

[@moremoney2]

Absolutely! If a man knows you love and respect him, he will do anything for you. Today would have been my 32nd wedding anniversary. She passed in 2004 at the age of 39, but she was truly a Proverbs 31 woman. I am blessed.

[@johnabbottphotography]

Totally. I promise you; that's how Grant wakes up on the days where he's not feeling like he wants to fight an irrigation pump. That kind of love goes a long way.

[@adeliso96]

God bless you both of you

[@beamer1646]

@@moremoney2 sorry for the loss of your wife

[@EmergencyGuy]

I’m sorry for your loss.

[@deltarogue_nR2]

I don't know...somehow this video was peaceful to watch. Summer evening, middle of a corn field, wrenching on a V8 with your besty. You guys rock! Been watching since the beginning. Don't ever change a thing! Peace and love! 🧡

[@LauraFarms]

That’s means the world!!

[@TomRowan777]

Yep. Exactly.

[@gregorycross612]

I concur. You two have what so many wamt. Truely inspirational. I have not missed an episode. Stay safe and have fun along the way! 👋🤠

[@rodfaragini7110]

Well said

[@AutoCrete]

About 45 years ago I saw an elderly couple (70's?) sitting on a park bench by the river chatting and giggling like teenagers on a second date. When I saw that I immediately thought 'I want that!' You two have the potential to have that. Best wishes!

[@michaelsearnest]

Love the video. Wife and I have been married 23 years. Just yesterday we were doing chores mucking out our chicken house and duck run. Its a dirty job, but working together we got it done pretty fast. I've known her 42 years, but the last 23 have been wonderful.

[@wolfe1970]

Dont think ive ever seen 2 people who work together and live together so chilled, you both really have found your soul mates

[@reneprovencher8395]

My wife and I have been married 53 years. My last job in life was building homes and flipping them. I LOVED WORKING WITH MY WIFE.! Like you said to Grant that it was one of your biggest joys working with him! It brought tears to these old eyes. My wife was involved with everything in these homes. I built and she told me what colors and what sizes she wanted things. Yes, you guys will be together for many many years enjoying that special working connection. He beams when he watches you do stuff. You guys are perfect mates! Your kids will be so proud!!!! I’m proud for knowing you! 🥲🤗👍👋

[@johnensminger7675]

Laura....I agree...it is wonderful to work with your spouse! I do it too!! Thanks for sharing!😊

[@lizzardnurphy]

My husband and I worked together for years as electricians. I've heard that "I could never work with my spouse " comment before many times. It takes patience, definitely a sense of humor and knowing when to leave work problems at work! Time away from each other is a must. Have to know which stresses are worth it and which to walk away from.

[@paul2466]

In my opinion, you all make the best content on KZbin. It’s such a joy to watch married people be kind, supportive and respectful of each other, again, great content

[@leeoverfelt9177]

Been fighting high blood pressure and going through changing my medications for it. It's been crazy high so, I watched the start of this video and bam! 127 over 83. Laura Farms has medicinal qualities. Thanks Dr Laura!

[@lannybailey4871]

You two are great together. Laura, people don't always realize you are not just spouses married to each other. You are best friends as well. Friends can work together even when spouses can't :) You have it covered! You two are so much fun!

[@Footballleaguestar]

Hello New here I love Laura soo much

[@Dale-ko9kc]

Love it & the little smile on Grant's face, after you said it's one of the biggest joys of your life farming with him, was priceless.

[@samrusoff]

17:45 just one of many reasons grant and laura are relationship goals. awesome non-verbal communication. they work so well together, can be completely serious and completely goofy, are so aligned on their goals, know how to collaborate effectively without one bossing around the other, they listen with true attention and let the other speak, just fantastic.

[@matricacourt]

Watching you two work together is a joy. So different than rocky Vermomt farming. I’ve started thinking of you as professor Wilson. Your explanation are precise and clear.

[@ScottH.]

That shout out at the end was really sweet. I think Grant really appreciated too. Love your channel! Very informative to us here in the Northeast that have never been on a farm. Thank you. 😊

[@ernieoporto1111]

Running a Geo Tracker for actual work. You two have some impeccable taste. My respect for you two just blew through the sky. Not that I didn't have a ton of respect for you two already. Legends.

[@ld5714]

Haha that last overlooked bolt will get you every time. You two share a special bond and deep lover for each other that is so very refreshing and good to see. You are a very special couple!!

[@GarethPierce69]

Before you said what you did at the end, I was already thinking how lucky you guys are to be able to work together so well. You are really lucky. Every man needs a Laura! X

[@Footballleaguestar]

Hello New here I love Laura soo much

[@robedmund9948]

You and Grant are helping to feed America. Amazing!! There truly IS hope for this country with young folks like y'all.

[@garykeenan3724]

Fuel America and cattle

[@mikeford6749]

Grant. you showed us again that being a farmer is like being a jack of all trades. You're a good man Charlie Brown. You two make a good team who work until the daylight is gone. That is some tall corn, and I'm glad that pepper has made herself feel right at home. Take care.

[@Footballleaguestar]

Hello New here I love Laura soo much

[@mikeford6749]

They zre a great couple. Hope you enjoy more of their videos@@Footballleaguestar

[@SilenceDogood76]

Another trick to keep the bolts in order is to trace the new water pump onto a piece of cardboard and then poke the bolts through in the spot they came from as you take them out.

[@robedmund9948]

Or use a Sharpie and number them in clockwise order starting at the top. Kinda like a clock face.

[@grantberardi5080]

@@robedmund9948 Or leave them in the old pump and transfer them.

[@Footballleaguestar]

Hello New here I love Laura soo much ❤

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for another great video. It was interesting and enjoyable. First of all. Laura you talked about working with your husband. You two are the greatest people. You both make it work. My compliments to both of you for your working relationship. It is the greatest!!!!!!! Pleasure to watch you work. Now back to farming. You did great getting the water pump changed and the irrigation system back on line. You both took it a step at a time and that works. Glad you got it going ok. Your corn crop looks wonderful. The ears are filling out great. You should have a great crop. Nice going Laura and Grant. Thanks for everything. Once again, lots of respect for both of you working together. Great!!!!! The Iowa Farm Boy. Steve.

[@v1rotait23]

You two are so enjoyable to watch together, even replacing a worn out water pump on an old (Ford?) petrol V8! - So much easier without a car body to have to work around! Tuff painted nails there, girl! Love your work, joy and enthusiasm, Laura and Grant. 😀❤🌽🌽🌽🚜🚙🔧

[@toddatstone_city_outlaw8714]

Best thing to do when trying to keep track were the bolts go is to have a piece of cardboard draw something resembling the water pump and push the bolts through the cardboard where they would be on the pump. It also helps from losing the bolts.

[@manelson647]

Teamwork, dream work, husband & wife, sweethearts, and true Nebraska Farmers …. Keeping things running smoothly is major full time work, but you two always make it fun. Pepper’s looking like part of the family now….right at home 🏡 with two very happy people 😀❤️

[@gregrussell5374]

Good job both of you. If something is stuck and doesn’t seem to want to come off with a wrench you might try heat. I use a camping size small propane tank screwed into a torch end. You could easily take this into the field. Then spray PB Blaster, or something similar. Anything stuck. Heat then penetrating spray. The heat expands the metal to loosen it up. Love watching you two work together.

[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

Me and my wife have worked together for over 20 years ! You guys will make it as long as you respect each other. Never lose respect for each other if you do you are doomed. You guys are amazing !

[@Footballleaguestar]

Hello New here I love Laura soo much

[@gregkortbein5108]

I like the fact that you aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty. I sign of a real farmer. Have a safe harvest.

[@johnnnny]

I had a 1993 Suzuki Sidekick as my first car. I bought it new, and kept that for 13 years. I didn't have a place to store it, but wish I had been able to keep it around for a fixer-upper second vehicle.

[@joemadden]

My wife and I work full-time together too. LOVE IT. Often people comment how they could NOT do that. So I'm glad to hear other married folks say how they enjoy it as much as we do!!!

[@ron827]

Working alongside someone day in and day out takes compromise and understanding by both parties. You two are a perfect match.

[@bobbolieu9013]

You two are so fun to watch, partly because you don't let things keep you down, more so because you two are a great team. Great work on getting the water pump replaced and fixing the pump

[@johnabbottphotography]

It never fails to amaze me how much the two of you have to know about *everything* mechanical on your farm, and every little detail about farming itself. Watching Laura diagnose corn in all of its stages is amazing. Just when I think I've learned the last hint, she teaches me something else. Grant, keep opening the door for her. Just cause. Love to you both.

[@Footballleaguestar]

Hello New here I love Laura soo much

[@kenwillis280]

It’s so funny listening to you talk about learning to drive a stick on a Geo Tracker 😂 When I was a kid on the ranch we didn’t have anything that was an automatic. We didn’t know any better. Never forget when my grandad brought home his new pickup with an automatic in it. Couldn’t help but stomp the floor where the clutch should have been. 😂

[@randyc5650]

I learned on a 56 Ford with 2 vise grips on the shift studs on the transmission and a piece of rope through the firewall for a gas pedal. The first automatic I drove after having my own cars was my dad's '66 Olds Dynamic 88. I came down a bridge and was making a right turn when I stomped the floor with my left foot and threw the shift into park. There was a horrendous noise before the car came to a sudden stop. I realized what was happening as I was doing it but too late. I was doing mechanic work by then and was really embarrassed but I told my dad and friends anyway. It drove like a champ after that.

[@bradley7723]

You two keep haven fun. If you don't want to be with your spouse all day then maybe a little reflection is needed on life choices. Just wait until kids come along, you'll be remembering those alone times you had together and be very happy you had them.

[@michaelwilliams7481]

Laura, I can see you both work well together by the smile you give Grant, and us. Laura it seems your voice sounds a bit croaky, I hope you feel okay. Your corn looks the best I have ever seen it, you should be having a good crop this year. Love to you both from Mike. ❤

[@NETBotic]

After reading all the doom and gloom headlines, it's nice to come here and see ag is alive and well. Love old engines too haha.

[@simtich2869]

You can tell this guys ain't typical mechanic the way he handle the tools & the entire equipment ....Hes trying 😂😂

[@renoflames]

I am so impressed with this channel, and it is probably the best Farming Channel in the world.

[@carolkeys-z4l]

Ms Laura I love watching your videos my father in law farmed all his life I got involved with him after I Married his Daughter and I enjoyed working on the farm with my Wife Carol we have two daughters four grand daughters one grandson two great grandson and two great daughters. I Love watching you two working on the equipment. Stay safe and keep growing Corn❤

[@joerampley1562]

Make that pop corn. Excellent video

[@PaulRhodes420]

It's been a great joy watching y'all grow! Laura, your smile makes Grant smile which then, makes me smile! You have the prettiest smile, no wonder Grant smiles a lot! Both of you are awesome people! ✌️😎🇺🇲

[@MEPS003]

As a mechanic and a farmer I was wondering how long it was gonna take for the both of you to find that last bolt, hehe. Good work on the repair! Also one large ear of corn is better yielding than two smaller ears. At least here in SD it is, something my grandfather taught me. Bigger kernels take up more space than the smaller kernels. Regardless, that is not something you can control anyway. The crops do look very good there!

[@mikewatson4644]

I always felt that if you had two ears, it meant you should have increased the plant population. Sadly, you don't know that till afterwards because it is partly determined from the weather. I would take 1 ear anytime, the second ear usually doesn't contribute much, but takes resources away from the 1st ear.

[@MEPS003]

Very good point, I forgot about this. The second ear is telling us something. It's almost like the plant almost has too much available water/nutrients and can't do anything with it but to grow a second ear which probably won't fill out that well. Or maybe this is how they grow 300+ bushel corn! I've never farmed irrigated land so I don't know if two ears is a good thing or not. I just know our ears of corn where we farm are usually 16-22 rows around. Either way things were looking good!

[@glenndickey4223]

Some married people can work together and some can't. It just depends upon the people. I was married to my wife and best friend for 48 years until she passed this year. We had a successful marriage. But when we worked at a business together she drove me nuts and I drove her insane. I'm very happy to see that you two can work together and wish you the best. Thanks for showing us that farming is a 24 hour job. Looking forward to your next video.

[@WmSrite-pi8ck]

That RTV gasket (black sealant) should be allowed to set up for 30 minutes to an hour before fully tightening the bolts. Put it on as a 1/8 inch bead, hand tighten the bolts, let it set for 30 minutes and then fully torque the bolts. If you tighten it up to quickly the sealant squishes out and doesn't have enough compliance to form a good seal.

[@mlilje1]

Guys! I don't often post but check the REAR LEFT WHEEL of your Geo-Tracker. 3:35 in the video. Wouldn't want you to loose a wheel on the open road. ✌

[@Whipkick2]

You can see where the job satisfaction comes from, working with your partner and the joyof fixing things in the great outdoors.

[@rickmaudlin2160]

Great story, great couple. Well done!

[@928frogman]

2:19 Crank windows! I haven't seen those in decades!! Awesome.

[@TheCatMan777]

Awwwwwww, what a gift to be able to work together so well. You are blessed!

[@tomdowd6728]

I hear you Laura. My wife and I are besties and spend most of every day together. We love being together and it is clear you two do as well. And what a great thing to praise your spouse in public. Definitely reflected on grants face. Thanks for another enjoyable video.

[@davidholden4548]

So good to see how happy you both are working together.

[@vincentdavis7566]

Love your videos. Best practice for replacing a water pump is use thread sealer to keep the bolts from rusting out and torque the bolts in a criss cross pattern. It will help the pump last longer and make future repairs easier.

[@LordNelsonkm]

9:25 That's where you hit 'em with the "FirstMiddleLast name, are you kidding me?!" but the look you gave Grant was a pretty good approximation.

[@brianclapp3259]

I was thinking It was at this exact moment that she had to think something like He's sleeping on the couch in the barn for the next week for that mistake... lol

[@frankmartin8471]

She has eyes that would have seen that last bolt, if she'd looked, and knew to look for one of those six sided thingys that hold things together. Grant didn't look until his Vise Grip attack failed.

[@BrianLSchleicher]

The way you and Grant work together and laugh during repairs is exciting. 😂 It’s great watching you both in action.

[@christrella3134]

Bought a few shirts. You two are serendipity and soul mates in a corn field. It's a beautiful thing to see.

[@wheeln00]

I loved seeing the GEO and the evening repair job. Great ending with it getting dark, the kind words, and in the GEO, where it all started. Love watching you guys.

[@davidkimmel4216]

Thank you for being the best of friends.

[@palehawaiian4649]

It's always impressive to see you both solve whatever problem the farm throws your way. Nice work!

[@traveller9625]

One thing about you channel is you can definitely learn something, you are a great teacher. Thanks from a non farmer

[@bcpatterson012]

Thumbs up & a Handshake..job well done ..an awesome married couple..

[@bjarkekorsgaard]

I really really like your positive way to talk about each other - love to both of you from Denmark. Nice fix of the moters water pump. I have just change the water pump of my mothers VW car - with much less space. Enjoy the summer in NB 🙂

[@richfiryn]

I can totally relate to your last comments about working with Grant. My wife and I have worked side by side for 37 plus years and love it. You two rock!

[@richardbrooks3569]

I am always amazed at the views of corn into infinity.

[@iamgrowler]

A couple of the bolts securing the water pump thread directly into the water jacket of the engine block and should be installed with thread sealant applied to the threads of the bolt.

[@deanmeyers1690]

Well Dear; if I watched a video of yours when you and Grant aren't smiling,,,,, I would think the world was coming to an end. Just your pretty smiles bring me outta the dumps, and thank you for that. I truly enjoy watching you and Grant work together. I worked on several farms over the past 40+ years and I have ALWAYS enjoyed working with farm couples, they just put me in an "UP" peace of mind for the day. You 2 are no different. Have a nice day!🙂

[@davidshannon6597]

Cups are running over in this video! That feeling when the repair was successful, and you love the one you're working with!

[@dominicdahlheimer6861]

GEO Tracker = "original" side-by-side four-wheeler! The older couple is still probably laughing about Laura pushing the Tracker after church!

[@paulenglish1601]

Well done as always Ms Laura!

[@dennislarson4960]

Thanks so much for showing the true joys and challenges of farming! Even those pesky little issues of overlooking "one last bolt" holding the water pump secure (how many of us have done exactly that?! ) Or trying to break it loose from the mounting... or trying to get that ONE square plug loose from the old pump that you REALLY need in the new pump. Plus sealing up leaks, etc. Not everything goes as smoothly as hoped for... and I'm glad that you show those things too. Keep on doing what you're doing!

[@ssfoste]

That corn was awesome, when I grew up late 60''s early 70's we grew cron for silage for our feedlot. So yeah late July and that corn is beautiful.

[@hereintranzit]

You two are truly blessed to have found each other ! 👍🏻

[@johnabriggs6044]

Again a nice place to have your HF Magnetic tray for your tools and bolts so you can keep them together and not worry about them falling on the ground. maybe have a tool list in your phone notes fills so you can run a check list for the mostly always needed tools. if you don't like that make laminated sheets for each different types of Pivot jobs that you do with tools part and pry bars. Wondering of you might look for a sponsor like eco Flow as a place to get a portable power generator and have a charger and spare battery's for tools

[@Footballleaguestar]

Hello New here I love Laura soo much

[@rodcroan6304]

The greatest gift is a compliment like that. God Bless you and your family.

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

Im not even sure how i got to this channel.

[@johnthompson2143]

Greasy fingers with classy nail polish. What an elegant lady!

[@billmiller5075]

You two are truly inspirational

[@laramiekreeper]

You guys are so cute!!!! Many more happy years together for you both!!!!

[@Ken_Leivonen]

Hi Laura & Grant, It is cool seen how the corm develops during the growing season and how you take care of your equipment! Thanks for sharing! Ken

[@DAVIDKHAINE]

A Ford V8 engine, I like your irrigation videos. A simple motor pushing all that water to water 100's of acres makes it nostalgic in a way. A time when things were simpler. Nebraska looks like a cool place to live...

[@markgreenough1203]

Hi Laura I had a Geo myself. It was Black with a Soft top black . My wife and I had it in Water up to the bumper lights . Never gotten stuck ever lots of FUN . Goe are fun to have ... You guys did a Great job on the Pump together... God bless you both 😮❤

[@REDMAN298]

It`s great to see y`all gitt`n `er done and enjoying it. I had Tr acker for a daily driver and made it home thru a major blizzard in 2012. Good little machine.

[@constitutionalized8810]

Hopefully you put sealant on that bolt on the bottom left the one the water was coming out, its hole is tapped into the block water jacket/passage. That why water poured out of that hole.

[@randyc5650]

Water was dripping out of many but gushed out of one. I used to use non hardening Permatex but RTV may work. Also, heat would have helped take that plug out.

[@frankmartin8471]

Yup, Permatex non-hardening sealant.

[@peteeats6615]

my wife and I own a construction company, and we do everything together. Keep it going!!

[@richceglinski7543]

You only need sealant around the water ports.The gasket merely is a spacer in the center area of pump. Better take a new belt out there tomorrow.

[@EBAK-zr6vc]

Great video! Thanks for taking us along to see the farm life!

[@AnthonyBarry-q1i]

Laura and Grant you two are very fortunate to have what can only be described as a calm loving relationship have the same goals in life and although you say you work together that is not all the time you both get to do different things but when a hand is needed you excel together. And Laura when things get dirty and oily wear gloves I hate to see those lovey manicured nails becoming damaged.

[@shawnengstrom3906]

Laura, as I watch this I chuckle because we are wearing the exact same shirt color and all. Corn is looking fantastic.

[@geralddupuis19]

Beautiful smile in every video thank laura

[@dlyrag755]

You should always do an oil change when you have an engine overheat. Also, I spend most of my time with my wife of over 40 years and would have it no other way. We are a team just like the two of you.

[@BullishBananaTrader]

I'm glad to see Grant in a lot more videos ever since you guys bought your own land/homestead.

[@CallardAndBowser]

Wow, such wonderful admonishing of Grant ! That's very nice !

[@shineeye4896]

Grant, you are a very lucky man. Blessed !

[@geralddupuis19]

It’s nice to see both of you working together wish my wife was more into engine like you Laura thanks for sharing both of you

[@davidhall8874]

You two compliment each other very well. By the way, we never did see the old plug come out, and you never showed its being replaced but I assume you found a new one! ❤❤

[@Footballleaguestar]

Hello New here I love Laura soo much

[@johnwyoder]

That memory you shared at the beginning about pushing the Geo Tracker? Don't worry about having looked ridiculous. Those types of memories will stay with you for life, and keep you grounded. Also really loved the sentiment at the end of the video. You guys are special! ❤

[@robertscott8227]

hi guys , hey ya ought to invest in a small acetylene torch set up and a shop torch setup that way like when you needed that pipe plug out of that water pump you could have heated it and more than likely it would have came out . another suggestoin for shop equipment is a plasma cutter .

[@dewinedwin57]

It's very nice of you to see you working with so much passion. Working big together. I love it. Roger from Belgium. ❤❤❤❤

[@42base13]

For everyone wondering how long it takes for a pivot to make a circle, look at the board at 17:40. They're putting on 1.19" of water and it will take 85 hours to complete the circle.

[@andykeno4051]

Good idea to always check bolts by hand use a ratchet and get a feel for tightness you guys are the best.

[@seanpierce7673]

A tip for Grant and you! On bolts like that on that water pump! Take a torch and heat it up to loosen up the rust b4 you try and loosen it! Rust in grooves like that works like a weld bead! So the heat or wd 40 or stuff like that well help!