Vintage DB990 Tractor for $500.. Will it Run??

[@nicklilley5741]

This Chanel deserves more than 240k subscribers

[@dan0000023]

Love the calm, casual “had to tow it through a stream..” wish there was video of that!

[@MathsatBondiBeach]

I grant you the honorary degree of Mechanical Archaeologist, with First Class Honours.

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Marty “Tractor Necromancer” T, bringing dead tractors back to life to serve a purpose once again!!! Excellent work dude, i love your work.

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

" Tractor Necromancer " lmao... Brilliant ! = )

[@Btrsrock]

Greating from Canada 👍🇨🇦

[@kennethrankin3747]

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[@Hiker63]

I’m not mechanically inclined but your videos have inspired me to do more. I really like the way you slowly and methodically go over everything.

[@somethingabouttractors241]

I just can't get enough of your videos

[@whotknots]

A tip with degraded rams Marty, fine emery tape and diesel applied to the shafts brings them back if they have it in them!

[@2tana22]

Another lucky tractor that found a good home, looked like really nice rear tires, that’s a plus too

[@Mr.M1STER]

One of the rear tyres looks reasonably unworn but the other is just okay.

[@nigelmarx3578]

The ad at the start said one near new tyre and one about 50%

[@texasjetman]

That is SO AWESOME, what a bargain of a machine for $500, I watched the cylinder straightening video prior to this one, my fault, my error, thanks for explaining the process in bleeding and cleaning fuel system filters and bleeding the system, I am very weak on diesel troubleshooting so I always as looking for anything to help bring my skills up a notch on the belt. Thanks for being REAL.... AWESOME smile on your face when this old girl LIT OFF....well DONE... Sending you greetings from TEXAS USA>

[@MartyT]

Thanks mate. Quite often you can find the workshop manual for these old machines for free online, they show all the bleed points

[@ΓΙΏΡΓΟΣΛΕΩΝΙΔΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ-κ1δ]

Man im addicted to ur videos. They r so relaxing. Keep up the good work

[@Jangocat]

He nonchalantly killed a poisonous spider lol. What I'm surprised about is he never seems to blow hydraulic lines on these old machines. My father bought a 50 year old backhoe/dozer, a small one, like 5000 pounds. Every time he used it he blew a hydraulic line until they were all replaced.

[@aarongrabowski3775]

They way you got off the trailer was awesome. Prolly had a slight pucker going on after that😂😂😂😂

[@MartyT]

Full pucker

[@africaamazesmeug434]

I admire your hardworking spirit and that environment is awesome.

[@danq.5140]

My great grandfather was a David Brown dealer/serviceman during the early 1950’s to the late 1960’s.

[@tc3728]

The smile on your face when it starts... “I took a calculated risk and it looks like paying off. Yes!!” Great job.

[@Poppi2006]

Your laugh reminded me of Mustie1.

[@treycalvert1900]

That was my favorite part too!

[@benjybaldwin773]

Sounds good you find a lot of deals on tractors it's nice that you find the ones that people neglect and don't bother doing any maintenance on

[@traderjack6151]

The fuel issue there is no fuel in tank! Tell these owners you normally get 500$ removal fee ( but) today is their lucky day if you can get running and drive onto trailer. Yesterday I couldn’t spell mechanic today i is a mechanic!!!!!🙂

[@StevesRetroFunzzz]

i always love seeing old machinery roar back into life! Thanks Marty

[@mtozzy11]

Marty, she's a 1965 - 1968 early series Selectamatic she has a AD4/47 motor not a AD4/49 like your other 990. Common with these old girls is the rear oil seal which isn't a seal but a oil flinger and over time they get blow bye and push oil onto the clutch and oil inpregnant it and slip. Pull the dipstick and check for blow bye. Have genuine db workshop books on this tractor if you need and I can scan and email them to you

[@atv950]

Dont think thats a selectamatic sir

[@mtozzy11]

@@atv950 she is I have the same tractor. Have videos up cutting and baling with her.

[@kylegallardy1894]

Said selectamatic on the side

[@mtozzy11]

You can also clearly see the the Selectamatic single lever control and dial selector

[@MartyT]

Thanks for the info mate, I found the manual free online, pretty sure it covers this model

[@johnnewson5039]

hi marty, im from norfolk uk. i can remember these old david browns, from my childhood in the 1960s/70s. they were everywhere, nearly every farm had one. your 990 was only sleeping, it just needed a nudge to jump back into life.

[@paulwomack5866]

You must be from a different part of Norfolk to me! I remember nowt but Massey's and Fords. Coupla' poshos had John Deere's with fancy 6 cylinder engines...

[@laurencecharlton8760]

My cousin,now in danniverke north island, always said he was a poor farmer, every else has mf or ford,I have David brown!! Done many an hour with a 990, good tractors in the day!!

[@dennisanthony8335]

Great find Marty, between me and my father-in-law we have a 780, 880 and a 995. He bought the 880 new in 72 and the 995 used about 25 years ago; I found the 780 20 years ago. These old DB’ are like the “Energizer Bunny” they just keep on going. 👍

[@barryblackmore6080]

Love your videos and what a beautiful place to live!

[@Oblivion077]

Watching the type of polishing ramrods that seem oddly satisfying.

[@lynneperg6853]

Marty you're a conservationist of the best sort. I was taught fix it if possible, repurpose it if needed, if all else fails part out what is salvageable and recycle the rest. My folks got married at the height of the great depression. They were appalled at our modern throw-a-way society. Hope you and yours are safe and healthy.

[@ecoalex]

Marty Daam, another DB 999 for $500 with a loader too. Gawd , and it started up, purred like a kitten. Those DBs were well made, you are one lucky guy:)

[@markbowen3638]

Great 500 bucks worth. David brown tractors are very popular with classic farm machinery collectors over here in the UK because of the Aston Martin connection. Got a mate with three of them. Great watching you bring her back to life!

[@ianburit3705]

Hi Marty, was going to say your a jamy so and so but i wont..lol, Yes you made me smiles as much as you did when that old girl started up, and after its first bath began to look so much better.. Congratulations on your latest adventure you shared with us all. I just love seeing old forgotten bits of plant and machinery get going after sitting so long.Thanks again.. IAN - UK.

[@scottsime5197]

I love to come to New Zealand and hunt the Red stag you have..just majestic animals

[@bradleamon4466]

Bloody good in its hay and now even more so at the price it reminded of why I am happy so happy to have so many dbs

[@MartyT]

They are well built old machines.. how many do you have?

[@bradleamon4466]

3 crop master's 3 /880 1 4cyl 2 3cyl 1/885 1/990 1/995 1/1200 .1/1410 1/1412

[@craigbennett47]

Good find. We recently picked up a Case DB 990. With a dedicated fork fitted to it. I replaced the fuel filters and cleaned the sediment bowl and runs very nice. Your previous db video was extremely informative on changing the other filters and oil levels. Thanks. We laughed reading your blurb about your missus and enough tractors. My wife said, sounds like me and my cast iron cooking pots...

[@Anthony53106]

I love watching you bring these old machines back to life.

[@jtthill5475]

In a word, BRILLIANT! Well done making the old girl talk. Another win for the Kiwi. Just a suggestion, put some wood on the angle iron before you press that ram into submission. Great job, thanks for sharing.

[@dalesmith4778]

My Dad bought 1 of those for $500. Put a new piston in it. We ran it for 5 or 6 years. Sold it to a neighbor for $1200 and it's still running just fine.

[@johnosullivan6439]

Well done Marty! Terrific to hear her running again and as you say, she does indeed sound mint. We had that same model David Brown 990 and it could pull loads that other makes of higher horse power tractors couldn't - an absolutely brilliant tractor, as indeed all the Browns were.

[@StephensCustomModels]

Look at that nice smooth driveway in.

[@trsbuilds3697]

It’s amazing how there are some people out there with stuff like this, they might tinker with the problem then lose interest and just let it sit then eventually get rid of when all it was to run was a simple cleaning and checking filters. I’ve gotten a couple of lawn tractors and mowers that people say they don’t run....cleaned the carb, fresh fuel and runs like new. Love these videos!

[@jifi-0178]

Marty's Tractor Orphanage and Rescue Sanctuary welcomes another foster. Good job, sir. :-)

[@shackman9566]

Thank you again Marty. I don't find old tractors but I do find super deals on tools and other equipment. It makes it all that more enjoyable when your using the stuff. Have a wonderful day.

[@richardburmeister5776]

Marty you are a lesson in how to be impeccable. Thanks mate.

[@michael7423]

That smile when she fired up was priceless!

[@dentoncustoms]

Sweet another David Brown. Cool ol machines.

[@ellioth4319]

Marty, a man can never have “enough” tractors. Unless the misses is threatening divorce. Cheers.

[@mtozzy11]

When asked if you need another tractor? reply with do really need another pair of shoes?

[@txslim3338]

help her pack (say BYE), keep the tractors.

[@mtozzy11]

I've got 5 tractors now, no complaints, just need to build another shoe rack

[@billsargent3407]

Trick is "gift" her with it...

[@mtozzy11]

That one I like, will use it on the next purchase

[@V8SKULLS]

Brother great catch on the david brown, I must say, I Love your channel and could watch you work your magic all day long, it is a pleasure to see you in action and the joy of watching old machines come back to life, thank you for sharing your stories and life.

[@MartyT]

Thanks man, glad you like my vids

[@andrewnichol1658]

It looks great..... Even tires are great

[@manc4806]

Bought a smile to my face when I heard 'Yea Boyy' when it started :) You live in a beautiful part of the world!

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

Hot joint = Bad connection. Learned something, there! Thank you! 👍

[@deercreekmechanical]

Never too many tractors. Love your channel always look forward to new videos

[@1997cr80r]

David brown is the best tractor made in my opinion. I have a 71 990 I got for $800 sat many years was listed on the web as "diesel engine" I asked why and he said the tractor was junk because the power steering and hydraulics didn't work. I flushed all the fluids and replaced the filters, painted it, tires, rebuilt steering ram, did some electrical work, cleaned fuel system and it's just a unstoppable little tractor. Next I'm going to pull my injection pump as I'm getting some fuel in my oil and its not from the fuel transfer pump

[@kenleach2516]

Great find and watching. Bird sounds are lovely too.

[@tonymarkey6525]

Your wife must literally have the patience of a saint! Love these videos, ingenuity and a practical approach to problem solving. Fantastic stuff, love it thank you for letting us into your amazing world Marty!😁😁😁

[@edwardmolloy7548]

Just found your channel recently. Looks like the Tractor was up Tapawera way. I'm in Nelson NZ.

[@michaelmcclafferty3346]

I can only marvel at your skill in fixing mechanical things.

[@markflajsner9944]

12:08 never seen Marty so joyful on a tractor fix, defying the odds, persevered and won...fantastic!

[@MartyT]

I wasn't looking forward to transplanting the front end loader to my other db990, I was relieved when it started

[@markflajsner9944]

@@MartyT I thought you said that this one seemed in better state, more working parts than your first DB, I guess it's a huge amount of work/time either way. Btw, thanks for the tip about topping up on the hydraulic oil, the hydraulics on my Ford 3600 have not been working that well and thanks very much for the anti rust recipe (diesel/oil spray), have been spraying liberally on my tractor, car wheel hubs and other, look forward to any update video on the DBs. Your punt turned out really well!

[@MartyT]

@@markflajsner9944 Yes but I wasn't sure of the state of the engine or g/b, for all I know it could have been seized. . Glad you found the rust prevention tip helpful. It makes sense when you think about it, wherever there is an oil leak in a machine, under the old oil is always well preserved due to lack of oxygen. Cheers

[@glennhawkins8835]

Love seeing the old David Brown going again and the way you go about getting it to run

[@garyfeltus9801]

Marty you have the best luck finding something old and making it run . The ride of the the tlr was fun. Great video as always.

[@Gurezaemon]

Marty the Tractor Whisperer. I find your videos so relaxing, and so addictive.

[@waynep343]

by the way.. a TIP for starters on equipment that have sat a long time.. short the solenoid top to bottom post.. this spins the armature and does the commutator a nice cleaning without load.. don't let if freewheel spin under power for long.. just touch and let it spindown.. touch and let it spin down.. no use exploding the armature with excessive speed. and the spin down without electrons jumping the brushes is really a good way to clean the surfaces..

[@svthorasailing4868]

Great work,just added a thousand to the value getting it running,sweeet.

[@mackproszek1723]

On the hydraulic rams with rust, instead of using sand paper try to obtain a product called Scotch Brite, it comes in different colors which indicates the coarse to fine cutting action, personally have used it in the aerospace industry, contains no silicone

[@MartyT]

Good tip thanks mate

[@jimosullivan4866]

Congrats. you found another nice project to work on . David Brown tractors are one of the easiest tractors to work, especially the engine

[@erwin4501]

that tractor must feel so happy 😃........I do the same for neglected motorcycles...

[@JD-tl7ld]

I was iffy on it when I first saw the looks of it, but I figured if anyone could breath life back into her, it would be you. I wasn't disappointed.

[@JohnL_S17]

@Marty T : tries to slowly roll down the ramp. Tractor : DEJA VU

[@brianthaxton229]

Another awesome find....I can't imagine that in 2060 there will be any 2020 tractors running...but these tractors still will be!

[@craigchristensen6082]

Loved seeing your excitement. Another tractor saved. 😃

[@_Skim_Beeble]

I have an old Agria 9900E and had issues where it kept running out of fuel, turns out the in tank filter had fallen to bits and chunks of rust were blocking the fuel lines. Runs like a beast now.

[@jamier3936]

Fair play Marty, I love watching you find the issues and get them running, you are first class and so knowledgeable👍

[@Shane-Singleton]

That was far easier of a start than I was expecting. The new tire on that thing is worth what you paid for the entire machine!

[@superliner101hobbyfarming]

I've got a 1967 David Brown 1200, and other than a couple things they are great tractors!

[@MrGeroth]

Great job Marty, looks like you have a new toy. Thanks for sharing.

[@jamespage6168]

We have a David brown 990 as well. We love it. The only problem with it is that the hydraulic pumps are known to got bad. Luckily the case 990 hydraulic pumps are the exact same so it isn’t really a problem and it’s not hard to fix. We’ve also got a David brown 1200 which is a power horse and it’s kinda unstoppable. They seem to be really good tractors

[@bradleamon4466]

You should try having a fergy with a pox ridden scotch yoke pump then you will know what a shit hydraulic pump is

[@steveperkins3215]

Great video Marty really enjoyed it, just love New Zealand,, spent a good few months there in the last 2 years and we really miss it. Got to be one of the best places in the world so your videos just take us back thanks.

[@opaulsrud]

Ah, this brings back memories from my childhood at my uncle's farm in the late 70s. He only bought David Browns. If my memory serves me well (it might not 😊) I think he had two 880 selectamatics, and a 990 with cab and power steering. A few years later he entered the 4WD world with a 1490. Thanks for putting up these videos, Marty T. It is always a pleasure to watch them.

[@railroadman57]

Marty you made a good buy very nice tractor i enjoy watching you working on it and getting it going again well done !!

[@johndglynn]

Excellent stuff, love that sparklingly clean water crossing too ⭐️⭐️

[@j.w.3345]

From a fan in Massachusetts. You've got the luck........ and the skills. Great combination!! Great find, Great job!

[@onebadsavage26]

What a great find. $500 for a running working tractor. Here in Canada that is a $2500 - $3000 tracctor.

[@rogercpate4386]

Sweet find, these old tractors are amazing, sit for years, a little TLC and voila, it's going again. Love the finds and start ups. Thanks for the videos.

[@russjosey2012]

I have 4 David Brown 885s. You did good for 500.

[@joemcgarry6915]

Marty, I like watching your down to earth video's, look forward to your next one.

[@LunkerFishing]

Marty, I have been watching you for a while. I live in Central Florida in the USA. You make me want to go out and get a tractor. I have no idea what I would do with it because I do not have the land for it but I am amazed what you do. Please keep making the videos!

[@Farmergreen877]

Hey Marty I love seeing this content from near where i grew up. I grew up in the area driving tractors, diggers and trucks alike my dad even had one of these old David browns they are absolute workhorses love seeing this content from the area

[@BarnStangz]

Damn that thing started right up and sounds GREAT! I love when you get these old girls fired up! I smiled just as much as you did!! :D

[@offwithhishead2556]

That farm view where you picked up the bucket and forks from sure was beautiful.

[@tomjohntig]

What a bargain $500 for a perfectly good machine what a good buy Marty 👍👍

[@t.c.bowling1934]

Lucky you! Man that was worth every bit you paid! It's very exciting to find a nice tractor that needs a little tlc! Waiting for next David Brown video!

[@Convolutedtubules]

I love the registration plate.

[@donplautz9788]

I had a 990, great tractor mine was a 1966 if I remember right, great video really enjoyed watching it thanks for sharing 🚜

[@cooneyv8]

Was up in Nelson visiting my kids as saw this red ute with old David Brown on the back. Though to myself - bet that's Marty and there is another video coming. Awesome!

[@MartyT]

Haha wave next time

[@renerobes30]

Marty T, the patron saint of dead tractors! 1971? I graduated from high school in 1970!

[@demandred1957]

I was born in 71. lol

[@adrianryan1975]

I have a 71 escort van

[@andymanaus1077]

@@adrianryan1975 Hold onto that and look after it. Escorts are getting to the point of becoming very valuable collector's items.

[@graciebelton9318]

Elderly woman here, watching from USA. No idea how this channel came to my feed, given that I know absolutely nothing about motors, machinery, or anything electric, but I find channel strangely fascinating. I have no idea what you are doing, so really appreciate your thinking out loud as you analyze the problem and explain what you are doing. I have added gearbox, hydraulic, and air filter to my vocabulary. LOL I would really like to know what you are going to do with all these resurrected machines. Do you sell any of them? Looks like you keep them lined up under protected coverings. How many will you collect? Do you make your living with your mechanic skills? BTW, loved the hats your mom knitted from Rambro's hair!

[@KK-dt4gj]

Dang i gotta tell you every david brown whitout a exhaust pipe sounds so good i love my David Brown 950 implematic its a 1961.

[@Daves_adventures4315]

Perfect timing on exhaust removal with goat sound

[@pepesworld2995]

mate thats fantastic. i know sweet f-ing nothing about tractors & mechanics but i learned stuff. so satisfying when it started up. good work

[@TheDieselStop]

You’re the man Marty. I Always enjoy your videos

[@Fixitvincent81]

Great vid Marty! I love these old machines, and you bringing them back to life! 👍

[@meirionevans5137]

The wheels/tyres are worth more than you paid. You can never have too many tractors, only too few. Winner, good on yer.

[@fava7753]

Another good find Marty , nice easy fix little water in the fuel , quick clean up and off it goes . . Top fella . Keep all the old finds coming . You be able to start an old classics plant sales soon . . Great to see all the old stuff finding its way into good hands . 👌👍👍. .

[@JM-sn6wh]

Don't know what it is but I love watching your videos. Watching from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Cheers!

[@tomemery6739]

I believe all these machines that Marty has brought home come to life when he's not around. The new machine is greeted with welcome to heaven, Marty will take care of you and you'll get to go to work like we're supposed to be, you know like Toy Story, but with tractors, graders, excavators, the list goes on....nice work mate!

[@rawr51919]

It was originally a parts tractor but that isn't gonna be the case anymore that's for sure

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

Call them all Christine, maybe that way they will all fix themselves up like new 😂

[@stanpatterson5033]

@@WhiskeyGulf71 Yeah, but even Christine got a little boost, Arnie did a lot of work on her, picking stuff out of old man Darnell`s shit pile. After all, Darnell wasn`t doing anything with it ( the shit pile of stuff ).