Free Fiat 4wd tractor gets a full service/repairs & goes back to work

Part 2 - This Fiat 55-66 orchard tractor started having clutch/gearbox issues years ago so the owner parked it up and got a new tractor. A few months ago he offered it to me for free, after a full service and a few simple repairs, it is now running like new again.
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[@joemaney8753]

Makes my bloody day when I get the old Marty T notification

[@Wil_Liam1]

Aye..

[@digbypowell6208]

🇳🇿 K1W1

[@mikeoconnor41]

Bloody beautiful

[@zackjohnson5247]

I could watch this guy every day!

[@mooshaker]

Couldn't agree more

[@bradweston5342]

Would love to see a guided tour of "the fleet" as it exists today. From the original excavator you rescued (which started my viewing) through the boats, bikes and tractors we've all loved watching you return to service. I'm also curious as to whether you "cash-in" on your "fixer-uppers" to finance the next project. In fact I'd love to see an interview style Q and A on on the source of your knowledge and your zen-like attitude to repair/restoration

[@bachaddict]

At one point he mentioned that all the income he needs for the self-sufficient life comes from selling fixed things such as ATVs!

[@kwinterburn]

Look up the years old hydro etc stuff angry ram I think its channel is called

[@philyew3617]

It would be absolute lunacy to post a tour of "The Fleet" on the internet or anywhere else. Do you not realise that would be posting a shopping list for every thief with 500 miles? "The Fleet" would be stolen in a matter of weeks if not days. Just pause and "Think" about your suggestion.

[@kiiiisu]

@@philyew3617 this isnt murica lol

[@bradweston5342]

@@philyew3617 Such a sad reflection of today's society realising you're absolutely right.

[@alanfenwick9307]

Marty I have often meant to comment on this so am doing it now - I really appreciate the effort you put in to your videos - no doubt multiple cameras and not forgetting the drone. I think we tend to take quality for granted given the array of viewing options we have in this digital age. To produce this quality on a significantly smaller budget and as a one man band - Kudos. Cheers from across the ditch.👍

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Gets a free tractor, changes oil, runs perfectly. I pay $900 for a riding lawnmower and it mows half of my yard and dies.

[@warrenburke9137]

He does say he ended up paying the guy $1500

[@daveb7999]

Sweet little machine now, nice work Marty! Glad to see your son helpin' ya out. 👍🥝 I just can't get enough of your videos, they are wonderful to watch. Thank You for taking the time and effort to share these with us! I've learned a lot from you over the years.

[@trevorslater2746]

Yrs ago a M8 lent me a big Fiat 4x4 ,the diff lock lever was seized, I think ole M8 had never used it ,I think the machining was so good that was why it was seized, beaut tractor to operate

[@two_stroke_or_broke9297]

Iv been running the same tractor 20 years. Fiat 55-66 agri Great machine! But parts are stupid expensive. Front tyres are $800 each and I got the last two in the country

[@grahamwood9842]

The tractor sounded very very happy. A little TLC goes a long way. Well done.

[@nadkram1]

Great work as usual, Marty. Really good of you to give the guy you got it from some cash..... many wouldn't. Well done!!

[@robertdicken5439]

Nothing that a bit of regular maintenance wont fix. Impressed.

[@DoRC]

It's a good idea to run antifreeze even if you don't expect cold weather. Antifreeze has anti-corrosion properties that will help protect the cooling system over time.

[@captainover-tighten6729]

A tree frog! Bahahahahba. I’m still laughing. He didn’t even crack a smile. Well done Marty! Great dad, great lad, great video. Thanks as usual. Stay safe.

[@ckaspersen]

That is a freakin awesome little tractor. Good job getting it working so well.

[@russellarendt5565]

Admire the workaround on the air filter, saving masses of money and getting er done. ☮️

[@jamesbreault5762]

That tractor was a solid gold purchase

[@TheJapanChannelDcom]

Anybody who has watched how you repair and service machines would be happy to buy one from you. With that in mind, and the fact that you like bringing machines back to life and we like watching you do it - buying, restoring and then selling machines would be an obvious business decision and sure to be successful.

[@Hidegety1]

Those were some solid shots of the usage at the end. Your filming technique is improving.

[@samholdsworth420]

There shall be no improving on this channel!

[@jimryan5724]

Really enjoyable to watch keep up the good work I have a fiat 9090 great tractor

[@r.l.1891]

That tree frog took all the fun out of helping operate the bottle jack....

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

I'm just one more chap wanting to say that you are a wonderful role model, a great mechanic and an amazing teacher. Every young person that want to learn about all things mechanical would be well served to watch all of your content. OH - I can't forget the respect you show the old timers. It's a joy for this old timer to see your interaction. Thank you for letting me into your world via KZbin. I wish there was a Marty T in my neighborhood. 😊

[@bjkerp]

What a little ripper!! That air filter worked out perfect. Little bugger just idled along no problem, nice one Marty!!

[@fieldfurrowpitchandpasture988]

Takes me back to when my dad bought a 780Dt Fiat in that terracotta brown, amazing amount of pull from the engine, all the dials are the same… great addition for you that 🥰

[@pauldavis2652]

First time I've witnessed someone actually flushing something they have changed the oil in. Good to see

[@my_random_things]

Nice to see you captured the rare sound of the NZ tree frog. Well done.

[@tornado34]

The best content in this genre by a million miles. No messing about, no bigging it up, just pure talent and honesty. Keep up the great work Marty. Regards from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@andrew.l.5493]

It's always a pleasure not to hear "please like and subscribe, press that notification bell so you don't miss any of the content".

[@Gravstein]

I have an 55-46, same engine but different gearbox. It takes 22liter of SAE 10\20 or 30. I used a 10W-30 universal oil for wheat brakes and clutches. Engine takes 9.5liters, i used 15w-40. Mine had 9l of oil left of 22l. it did not really care, and my drain plug was the same. 55-46 has only syncro's on 3-4 gear. Old Fiats are like gold here in Norway and 70-80 and 100 series in good kondition starts at 10 000$

[@cooperreynolds5041]

Something I learned from this video: when it comes to tractors, "does it have oil?" is not as simple a question as I thought.

[@kraigcochran9995]

I’ll never have or even see a fiat tractor here in Oregon but I enjoy the process of getting your stuff in good condition Marty 😎😎

[@thomasfrancis5747]

Possibly sold in the States as Hesston or Versatile, later Ford & New Holland.

[@StevenEverett7]

That engine sounded so sweet as it just putted along with no apparent effort!

[@ewanstewart8011]

Good old Italian engineering, they know how to make something that doesn’t leak oil out of everything that’s supposed to hold oil 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@francovance1]

The hydraulic couplings may have been leaking over the years which would account for the back end being low.

[@robertturner6651]

Sounds as though you may have a new favorite to work around!

[@kennethbolton951]

Marty has a big enough "Fleet" now that we will have to call him "Commodore". We will call him Admiral when he puts new seats on all his vehicles. After all a Commodore stands with his spyglass but an Admiral always has to sit in style.

[@Kickflip690]

When we service our older "EU" tractors we always take seat and rear fenders off. Makes a great difference

[@K1W1fly]

When your back-up 4WD track gets better routine maintenance than most NZ main roads....

[@jrmintz1]

This video is a great testament to the wisdom of regular maintenance.

[@ryanohayre2809]

For a guy who does as much crawling around under vehicles as you do, you should dig out a trench (reinforced on the sides of course) that allows you to stand comfortably under to change oils etc. You must have a spot on that property that has a slight slope to it so you could walk into the trench from one end and work under these big machines a lot easier. Like a mechanics pit you see in an auto shop (or whatever they call it). Also, love the tree frog joke. You’re not a real dad unless you make a good tree frog joke with your son while working on a piece of machinery

[@typgamer]

The old Fiats are among Mercedes and Schlüter tractors some of the most sought after in germany.

[@TokyoAzzA]

Good on Supercheap Auto for supporting your awesome channel and helping you to get the job done and content out for us!

[@robertsmith9998]

after all the oil and filter changes and the greasing and oiling of all the linkages the tractor will think it is in heaven

[@craigsudman4556]

Those "Tree Frogs" are called "Snow Frogs" in our neck of the woods, Marty. They are pesky little critters and get under one's feet all the time! I find it fascinating that owners just give up on the maintenance of their equipment and literally put it out to pasture when it no longer functions. Great video thumbs up.

[@seedmoreuser]

Just a tip with the ultrasonic cleaning. Use some jars in the tub with your dirty parts inside the jar. You can just use plain water in the tub, then you can use a solvent in the jar and dispose of it easier when done.

[@MartyT]

Brilliant idea thanks

[@nathanmcolton]

@@MartyTAgreed. Really great idea. Never thought of doing that.

[@joel231]

Love the uploads Marty 👌👌

[@ianbartelmez4720]

The fill plug under the seat and power steering filter design are all part of the glory of the Fix It Again Tony engineering....

[@matthewmcdaid7962]

See about getting a canvas (as opposed to nylon fiber) tarpaulin to cover the tractor between jobs. The linkages will stay lubricated and free of dirt much better if protected from rain and dirt. I'm continually surprised at how much can be "fixed" on these old machines by simply draining and replacing fluids and replacing filters. "Clean fluids, fresh filters... damn! Runs like new!" I'm sure that down the way you'll be showing us how to replace shaft seals on the wheels and drive shaft. But this was a great step forward. PS. The seat looks a bit dodgy. Your backside will appreciate a new seat since you're going to be using this a LOT.

[@1958johndeere620]

My first diesel tractor I had was a Long tractor with a Allied loader. It had a Fiat 3 cyl . Strong rig. Mine was a Romanian built tractor.

[@tombayless9759]

The tractor will fell better and run better now ..with the new owner will get many years of service too .. great job finding the tractor.....now you'll have to build a new shed. .

[@jesusisGod1434]

My husband just asked me to call you to come fix our old truck! Lol I must talk about you a lot! GUILTY!

[@barra245t2]

An implement on the back run on hydro may have been leaking,could explain low oil level if there's no obvious leaks

[@joeanonemouse]

What a deal you got there. Nice new 4 wheel drive addition. Congrats Marty. 👍

[@user-mw6uf7dw2q]

Somebody commented back some time ago about "The Fleet" and I had a good chuckle. But here we are today with the Reality of "The Fleet" being assembled. We only need the Annual Parade and we are done.

[@bigears4014]

Roll bar next job

[@chriscurwen3059]

The tractor whisperer strikes again - brilliant!

[@ThePhoenixAscendant]

Marty, you're a gem. I love the fact that the man was giving it away and you still gave him a good sendoff for the value. This shows the kind of person you really are, a fantastic individual. I've enjoyed your videos for years and I look forward to many more! Have a wonderful day!

[@patrickmoodabe9728]

You’re a legend Marty! Of course you gave the orchardist some money. It’s how we kiwis operate. 👏👏

[@tonyhebden4699]

Marty, same as everyone else, love your work and the fact you really value the machines of the past. Have you ever had a local teen into help you, your uncomplicated honesty about all things mechanical would resonate with some of them. Cheers T

[@paulobro891]

Used the model down from this in the late 90s early 00's, the 45/66 and it's big brother the 80/90, I love new tractors and the air conditioning and field management systems, but there's something to be said for the simplicity of these machines, reliability was immense, and the small fiat tractor punched well above it's weight.

[@markdudar6632]

Nice tractor Marty nothing like an upgrade. Have a good day.

[@PS-Straya_M8]

Great to see your young apprentice learning from you Marty, he has a great teacher 😁

[@yoshiki7757]

12:32 the absolute look of betrayal. How could you do this to me father. Ranks up their with Luke confronting Vader in Empire Strikes Back

[@MartyT]

😅

[@adamfletcher4262]

its nice to see a bosch ve injection pump very reliable machine

[@DanKoning777]

With the oil level being so low makes you wonder-was it simply an issue of not knowing where the dipstick/fill plug was located? And since they didn't use it much, they didn't worry about it over the years. Another great video Marty-thanks for taking us along again. God bless.

[@malcolmgibson6288]

Stumbled across the channel, it's great viewing.

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Marty, here in Wisconsin were just getting into spring. I've resumed tinkering with my fleet. Just finished up with the rebuilding of my 79 jeep engine. Runs good!:) The first jeep I bought was a 1950 jeep pickup truck that had been converted to a grass fire truck in 1960. In 1982 I was able to purchase it. Everything looked well serviced. No evidence of leaking from gear box's or differentials.:) Drove it about 20 miles home and burned up the rear diff. Bone dry!:( No wonder there was no evidence of leaking. Fortunately I had a parts truck. Great job showing how you still have to look!:) Thanks

[@daveseymour8246]

Marty, your cinematography is second to none & the way your little ones help & you passing on your knowledge is a beautiful thing. You’re an inspiring, awesome man & dad, I get excited every time I receive a Marty T notification. Bless you & your family dude, you make the sun ☀️ shine when it feels like it’s raining. 🙏👍🏽😊

[@ludditetechnologies]

Handled that beautifully Marty it purred up and down.

[@jankotze1959]

Those Fiat's are incredible reliable, it will do double that hours

[@jaybailey8044]

love watching your show.

[@ProlificInvention]

These are awesome videos, been watching for years. Thanks Marty

[@nerdskiii]

I am not even a mechanic/engineer etc or anything - BUT I LOVE WATCHING your videos..👌👍

[@robvanza]

I'm gobsmacked at this FIAT! Would love one for my place!

[@joeystork57]

WOW just a lack of maintenance made them park this!? Great job getting it back in service and loved the little laugh when you said adding to your fleet guess the wife is getting tired of all the "new" additions or maybe not!! Great to see your son working with you!! Stay safe!!

[@gbentley8176]

Really sweet tractor. Sounds good and will be a good workhorse in tight areas. Thank you for posting so many interesting videos. Best wishes from the UK.

[@luvtruckin]

Funny how those Tree Frogs which we in the states call Barking Spiders are all around the world but you never see them. If machines could talk I’d bet they’d thank you very much for your TLC.

[@frankh.valenzuelaabuelotej652]

Gotta start em young - in terms of teaching kids skills (generally speaking, but specifically, in your field of work). Your son will be an asset to your family by helping you fix / restore, and sell those items you acquire.

[@ScottSillis]

A canopy and ROPS would be.nice one day Marty. Perfect little tractor.

[@maxnex7676]

Great to see an old machine refreshed and ready for work.

[@huwrichards9016]

Some people think machines are worn out and replace them at big cost. They never think to service machines, a lot cheaper to do and things last for yrs. I work on the principle that if it moves then it needs oil or grease. And oil or grease are the best you can do. Well done on bringing the tractor back to life.

[@Highlordratick]

As I remember as a kid back on the farm (this was about50 years ago) we did not do a lot of maintenance on the tractors, maybe at the beginning of the season and at the end but that was about it.

[@boatingboy5337]

Good looking machine. May be worth investing in a ROP to give you some protection in case of roll-over. They don't usually use them in orchards but better than trying to hold up a tractor as it rolls over you.

[@everestyeti]

Marty T, ' Just gonna give this tractor a service' , Tractor, ' Thank you Tractor God's my prayers have been answered'. 👍🤗

[@1milesnpr]

Ohhhh! A new @MartyT upload! #Winning Hey mate, I'd really like you to someday do a whole video or series how the how/why/when etc... you and yours decided to go off grid, as it were, and how you got started. I'm currently building a tiny home to locate on a few acres here in Queensland, Australia and going to rent out my massive queenslander house. Some tips and tricks and hard learned know how from you would be awesome.Keep up the good work bro.

[@kwinterburn]

Excellent video, the arthritic tractor controls it's probably just lack of use, most of the older stuff relies on thrown oil to lubricate the inside, only when there isn't a path do you get "proper " lubrication even if it's only a gutter and drip hole or a wick, many strange issues come back to 100 years of rusty junk filling all the small holes especially when the oil resembles tar or in very early stuff it's castor and has gone rancid ....

[@onmaggiesfarm]

Well done Mr T - I love the way you broached this whole tractor transaction… From “the missus says no more tractors” to let’s go on a nice family trip to help a nice old bloke out by removing a spray rig for him, to, oh look over there, another abandoned tractor, oh you can have that for free 😊 - then to slip him a decent $ value for it later. 😂 “No More Tractors” 😂 Very clever workaround mate… I’m taking notes!😂😂😂

[@sherylryan7038]

Whish you were in Australia I would be it in a heartbeat love your channel you are a smart man

[@waynebfr8953]

That’s a perfect small tractor! Great that Super-cheap are still noticing your videos 👌🏻 I actually shop there a bit especially some off their sales days for Oil etc they are hard to beat around here in Tasmania most weeks on items 👍🏼

[@actorhenners]

Amazing how many of these machines you come across. The owner has said “it’s gone” and all they’ve needed is a service.

[@1954jeremiah]

Excellent camera shots,and the drone footage shows off some of the beautiful country where you live!!😁Well Done!!😎😎😎

[@robertordewald8678]

I was impressed on how well that little tractor did. I know what you were talking, with my two wheel drive tractor you have to think about it when you're using a backplate because the tires just don't have enough traction. And if you look at mine they're close to smooth. I run tire chains all year round so I can avoid buying tires cuz I'm cheap, CHEAP I say! Lol! Not really, my feeling is if it does the job why spend money on a want not a need? When it's time I'll buy them then. Thanks for so many excellent videos! Bob from Virginia USA

[@Splits-man]

Running like a top! It’s amazing what a bit of maintenance can do.

[@russellkitson4518]

Fantastic job Marty. She was running as sweet as a nut after the grading work. As far as the video was concerned I think some supplementary lighting would enable us to see the detail when you’re getting spanners into dark corners or underneath etc and you’re working outside. Other than that, a great job - your son is helping Dad out as well, a lovely touch.

[@greghanlon2235]

Marty... Enjoyed the video, especially the drone footage and scrapper blade closeups. Taking a tractor on junker's doorstep and bringing it back to working condition is the ultimate green achievement. Glad you can share your time and knowledge with your little guy. There won't be many in his generation with mechanical skills.

[@TheRealBobHickman]

Sounds amazing. Great work as always.

[@RCake]

Beautiful, Marty! I love how you focus your machine fixes on reaching and just comfortably passing the point of good enough. No fancy disassembling, de-rusting and rebuilding from the ground up here 😂. A solid and relatable farm workshop.

[@PaulG.x]

26:00 you have 2 rim bracket positions there as well. Possibly 4 different track widths available

[@brianferguson6278]

Using a non stock air filter, I would have given some thought to welding three tabs at 120 degrees around the metal end cap to keep the filter centered on it's outer end. But $30.00 dollars is much better than $325.00. With the savings a bit of sand paper and rattle cans of red, white and black paint would make this a happy retirement for this old girl. Sounds nice as she works. Your eight months of summer is something we dream of, in the Far white North sadly have the opposite, eight months of cold wet snow, dreaming of a warm return to NZ.

[@normanbuchanan9710]

thanks for another long awaited much anticipated and appreciated video, wish ! had a life like yours instead of the concrete jungle I reside in presently but at least I can enjoy seeing you in your much envied environment.

[@stevevogelman3360]

What a little sweetheart of a tractor.

[@phillgoodall8838]

Just a beaut cute little takka takka! Before turning the rear wheels inside out check the specs on the rear wheel final drives. By flipping the wheels you put the contact load point further outboard, thus increasing the 'overhung' load moment. Doing so will reduce the final drive bearing life (no problem if you can repair yourself) and may over-stress the input/output splines to the point of failure. See if you can get manufacturer model/part numbers for the final drive assembly and a manufacturer's spec sheet.

[@jimbo44cc13]

After watching for a couple of years now, I finally see that you are human.😁Struggling to get that filter out of the PS resevoir looks just like myself when working on different things. The only difference is with me there would be a string of bleeps on the audio. Keep up the good work. Love your channel.