Massey Ferguson 1800 hydraulic reservoir relocation!

Since I have the hood off anyway, I decided to move the hydraulic tank to a new less dumb location

[@jamiemckechnie3662]

JT Fluffy is not only the inspector but she runs both your shop and your house. You think you do but you don't. LOL 😅

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That is correct 😆

[@danielelliott1570]

Great idea for the tank location! Makes you wonder what the manufacturer engineers were thinking 🤔

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right!

[@kaseyhyde6503]

Engineer= educated idiots

[@jefmiller9057]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 They may have been thinking about head pressure to the pump inlet. That is the only benefit I can see with it being under the hood.

[@ralphnorris-vk8ff]

Glad you didn't go to a smaller tank. The more oil you have, the cooler the oil will run.

[@stevehetrick2676]

Idea, if you can get some old fire hose, this works great to slip over hydraulic hoses to protect them from getting rubbed through. 👍 Use a little lube when sliding your hydraulic hose inside of a length of fire hose, it makes it easier going in 👍

[@tonybunch543]

More progress 👍

[@ardtessa]

JT's Barn 'n Grill. The sane haven in a mad world !! Nice to watch a guy coming up with ideas and executing them on machinery I possibly never even will see in real life, let alone improving them like you do ! Cheers, Ard 🙂 Approaching 20 K subscribers too !!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! And thanks for noticing! Going to hit another milestone soon😉

[@billyhord4508]

Amazing Massey never thought to put that tank there. Can't wait to see the new paint job.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

You and me both!

[@user-cs2ir9xe1h]

Great job JT. You know that you NEVER let us down. Thanks for sharing 😊👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

You bet

[@dannydunnagan3267]

I think that was a good move relocation the tank. Massey are great tractors.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@trucker447]

Cool idea!! I suggest some rubber between steel on steel contact for tankwear ect.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I will do that before I strap it down

[@boe4448]

JT,, Full agreement on a crappy place to mount the oil revisor. Who come up with such ideas. Your idea is great. Nice work. Pop a cold one for me to celebrate such a victory. Cheers Boe 👍👌

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on. I think I may have 2 since it’s Friday 😆

[@oldtech689]

I give JT a lot of credit not many people would even try to save one of these from the scrap heap.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right! Thanks!

[@kenfrazier616]

could even think a tractor of that caliber would cost one today. Holly smokes you have the right idea

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@aidanquinn5498]

Great job on relocating that tank, must of been cost for Massey putting it under the hood, all machinery and auto manufacturers do some crazy things mind boggling.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That’s for sure

[@stevemccoy8138]

Good Morning J T, Nice to see you and Fluffy taking care of business. Have a Great Weekend. 😊

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

You too! Thanks!

[@juanballesteros9472]

Man you're a genius on creating

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! I try 😉

[@Farmer1277]

And now because of you I am watching a Massey 10 and a Massey 12 with tillers on them on auction 😅

[@Farmer1277]

Even have a 7

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Even has tillers! 😉

[@Farmer1277]

@jtsbarnngrill6873 if I didn't want the tillers I'd consider the 7 because it's only sitting at 63 bucks currently.

[@modemdog3649]

Excited for each video of this tractor

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Excellent! More to come on this rig!

[@buddychesser3626]

I would have thought the tank would have needed to be higher than the pump suction ( head pressure ) but hope it works , love watching your videos.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@lesgaal4017]

Great spot for the hydraulic tank well done don't forget some rubber between the tank and the frame to stop rubbing through. Cheers.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Will do!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video JT :) also Fluffy inspect keeps you protected and safe too! Also metal band straps like fuel tank use hold tank up or multi holes straps link ones work too can use JT buy at hardware stores ! But you get there in steps too and looking forward more videos too soon watch!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Fluffy is the best inspector around!

[@duanekabanuk3974]

JT's Custom tractor and Grill! Typical inspector not onsite long, not friendly at all, and clean (from never doing any work)!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

You got that right!😆😆

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

That tractor reminds me of a big old tinker toy ,I seen back in the day

[@johntorich4015]

Build a recessed tank and put it in the hole in the back section then you have a good area to walk on to

[@shawnsturgeon4833]

Hey JT, use the mounting straps from the hood to hold the tank down. You don't plan on mounting anything else under there so those seem like a good candidate and you already have them. As always, great video and excited for the next!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! I think I will end up doing that

[@ronzezulka6646]

Fluffy says" dude,yer nuts "

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

She says that to me a lot 😆

[@troybankey1766]

Great videos,you need to find a 4880 then have a nice collection and newer lawn mower to match the 1105,1155 ,be really cool 😎

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That would be cool!

[@Papermaker-fl4bh]

Good job... JT 👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@jippel1]

Excellent job mate 👍you never let me down really enjoy your videos cheers from down under 🇦🇺 o yeah by the way a wrench they call in Australia a afs 😁you probably know where the letters stand for 😂

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😆😆

[@brianramsey4097]

Play JT isn't it amazing how simple common Sense things seem to always screw up engineers have yet to meet an engineer with simple common sense great job can't wait to see you get the old girl painted up looking great

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! I’m excited to get this project going!

[@jorgesaavedra9158]

That was a good solution to relocating the tank. 👍🏻

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey JT, that was pretty nice showing off your new coveralls in the opening clip. 😊 Sweet! I think that was the issue with Fluffy when you put on your " crawl around on the floor" coveralls. My wife's the same way. When I'm dirty she doesn't want me too near! I've got the same affliction as you. When I don't like how something's done, I have to redo it. Sometimes it even works out! Thanks for the videos.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Sometimes you just gotta think outside the box lol

[@kurtreinhardt6789]

Awesome place for that tank- great thinking JT

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@jerryhill681]

That tank mounting is the way it should have been done in the first place. Good job. A couple tarp straps w0ould hold that tank in place for a quick test drive.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right! We’ll be running it soon 😉

[@thomasjones3946]

Good job there JT 👍👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@user-hs7bz5zs1o]

Like the mounting frame you installed. Tractor gonna look good!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@anger806]

Relocating the tank there would be convenient, the only worry is that the volume of oil can have enough head pressure to keep the pump fed since you eliminate some of the gravity advantage

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I think it’ll be ok, the steering pump pulls from the transmission which is easily 16 inches below that pump

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Great job, we never thought of relocating that tank back there when we had our 1805. The Guy before us that had it had cable operated levers on the right side of the seat to operate the remotes, a more natural location than on the dash. Thanks for the Videos, looking forward to part 2.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@tj.farmer3905]

Thank you for an innovative and informative video 👍😀👍👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

My pleasure 😊

[@andywilkinson3792]

Nice one j.t. I'm glad you moved it. And when you put the tank in and had the filler on other side to start with. I was saying too my self I hope you turn other way so it was by the door so at least you can check a lot easier to have a look to make sure you could have quick look at the level because can not all ways see a leaks. Hopefully you cut hole out good so you can then weld that bit in to the bonnet. From Andy in uk

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks Andy!

[@andywilkinson3792]

@jtsbarnngrill6873 J.t don't no if you would be interested but there is another KZbin doing a ground up build off a 1200. Most it's is same as your 1800. They doing everything. Plus they are working with a massey bracker. It's called farmer Phil. They run masseys they have 1 or 2 other tractors but mainly massey. Worth a watch. Just thought let you know.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! I’ll give it a look!

[@nickhill3362]

Hi recon I would support and secure pipes next to tank connection as the weight and vibration and movement may fracture that thin metal tank in time but maybe im completely wrong 👍vid

[@JohnCarter-qv1ie]

Well JT not often I experience an earthquake. Took the day off to let things dry out. Best wishes from the Eastern Shore!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Be safe out there!

[@CircleTFarms419]

Great job JT, you don’t ever let us down, and I believe, they are just in their prime 👍🏻

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! 😊

[@KennethKeller-kl6sr]

Had a bad day today, Your struggles make me laugh, Thanks !

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Glad to hear it! Hope things get better!

[@johnhatt1219]

Oh boy that dangerous for Jet barn & grill lol but you got me interested now

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@Gooter-DtM]

Did you get new threads?

[@richardschaffling9882]

Well done and that looks like a great place for it

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@chadtosh6831]

Must be cold, your back to the insulated coveralls. I don’t blame you for moving that tank either.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Yeah, the weather has been real hit and miss here. More miss lol

[@halwilliams1682]

I hope that someday you can work in a nice shop building. As hard as you work you will really appreciate it.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Soon, I’m just waiting on mine to be built

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

I believe that tank is that big cause it's needed if one is working that tractor out in the western plains hooking and unhooking those big foldout emplements they use in the wheat fields,unhooking and hooking can cause hydro capacity oil lost depending out their capabilities and lifting abilities on each foldout implement unit

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That’s very possible

[@user-bi9gr5bt7c]

A rule of thumb is one gallon for every gallon per minute of the pumps

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That would be about right on this.

[@mgrillo2863]

i love the 70's stuff, tractors, cars, trucks, it doest matter. the best thing about it besides how they look, is the lack of govt juice, and computers. plus ease of working on. keep doin what you do.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! That keeps me going on them lol

[@hokie9910]

Yeah I think most equipment peaked in the 90s, after that it’s downhill.

[@terryhobdy5727]

Good video I enjoyed it. I believe everything will work out well.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I hope so!

[@dkgraham7847]

Top job jt. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you!

[@mop1081]

You need one of those aluminum, folding steps to stand on, I've got a couple and they're hard to be without once you have them. Although I did build a couple wooden boxes 20 some years ago out of scrap lumber that did the same thing (give you a higher spot to stand on). Trying to work halfways hanging off of a ladder is not good.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on

[@davidbarnes706]

Always enjoy your videos

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I appreciate that

[@h20base]

JT , fine job of thinking of a relocation place.As I watched in the beginning I thought of a propane tank or maybe a large fire extinguishers mounted on the cab,Then my mind drifted off to a boat gas tank, Or even a torch tank..I am glad you figured it out when you did cause i am gonna need another coffee. see ya on the next one.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! 😉

[@larryklostermann5779]

Nice job JT, the 1800 is really coming along.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you!

[@sherrystroh241]

Good job

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks

[@LolaBgcps]

Inspector Fluffy!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

She’s in charge! 😉

[@chrisnance3852]

Great job jt you the man

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Thanks!

[@clintonirwin6825]

Like the new overalls from Ireland

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@troy3052]

Good morning!! Love your videos!!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you!

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

Ya, I would bolt them brackets in too,just to gain access to the top for any reason later on if you have to without a torch to do so,,you should of worked for Massey on a desk back in the day!!!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right!

[@mikemoss9968]

I really like your idea

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you! 😊

[@tonystulken6650]

Jt , I'm always a fan of your work but have you checked the elevation of your pump suction ports compared to the elevation of the ports on your tank

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I have considered that.

[@cocochesneau1189]

good job jt it s very interrested ! good week end

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you!

[@brianwestveer9532]

I thought Fluffy said,OH you did it that way, ok now let go in the house

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

She may have. 😆

[@CaryGuyer]

If you are going to put in the work in relocating it, I would fab a mounting bracket directly behind the cab under the Massey Ferguson logo where the slow moving vehicle triangle is at. Perfect place and is tucked out of the way.

[@juanballesteros9472]

I'm so sure if you had the resources you would make an airplane ✈️, you're so clever, absolutely!!!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Maybe a future video lol

[@juanballesteros9472]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 jt that 1800 looks awesome on them big o wide tires,,are they 33, s.?

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

30.5’s

[@juanballesteros9472]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 it seems too cool 😂 like e a big harvester machine!

[@canvids1]

I enjoy your videos, as you explain what you are doing and why. Makes you wonder when the tractor was made why they didn't put it where you have it now.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Some had PTO and all that stuff was where I put this tank

[@michaelhuffer9966]

JT, NEW COVERALL, SOMEONE MAKING BIG MONEY, GOOD TO SEE.😊😊😊

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Those were hand me downs lol

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I Would just love to talk to the engineers who projected/designed the location of this hydraulic tank!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I would 😆

[@Military-Museum-LP]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873. Get in line JT cause I’m sick of working around dumb stuff the engineers who project this crap.

[@danwhiting4399]

7:02 a cold beer

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😉

[@Marcvandenenden]

Great Job J.T. Greets, have a nice weekend. 🍻👌

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks, you too!

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

You ll like that tractor I once you get her into her environment,,the field,, just like it is. ,with no duals. It ll properly out perform your bigger unit for getting around

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

If you have some old tire tubes you can use for isolated dampers cutting strips and installing it under the tank straps on that tank might keep you from scratching your head on vibration noise once you get her out in the field,,like. Now really,,what the hell is that noise coming from now!! Ha ha ha! It sounds different at different times. Depending on the gals of oil in the tank. !!! Hum mm !

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

I'm surprised to see that some if those old hoses look pretty good. Protected by oil dirt attached to them,pressure clean is needed for sure to trouble shoot them

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

It's a nice good old one

[@user-nd7bh7jn6n]

Great idea JT! Like the way you are thinking would look ugly hanging of side of tractor. Are you going to clamp yours hose solid at pto hole so that when you turn it does not work back and forth on fittings on the tank don't loosen and leak? Think two pieces of angle iron would work as a clamp. Maybe wrap a piece of inner tube around hoses to help guard against damaging hoses at the clamp.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I was thinking I would, it would keep everything from excessive movement

[@jimsgardensandrabbitry]

Up over the engine does seem to be a poor design feature. Much smarter location you came up with. I have some figuring to do at my home. My beautiful bride got a working, free dishwasher. Trouble being this late 1800 house wasn't built for tall people or taller appliances. So.... Jim, not being a finish carpenter has to come up with a genius plan to keep his wife happy and smiling, so that my day can go well. Thanks for sharing with us, JT. Have a blessed day.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@Peanutbeards]

First woot! Thanks JT

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@guillaumebaudel8364]

I love how theses olds stuffs are simple.. That's too bad to nobody use it again in France 😕

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That’s what I love about them! Simple!

[@janamo70]

Great place for the oil tank but are you not afraid the pump gets cavitation issues when it has to suck the oil all from behind, 3 feet lower than before and suck it thru the oil filter. Especially when its cold. Maybe you could reconnect the oil filter in the return line. Love your channel JT! Keep on going!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I’m not worried about it at all. The tank is only 6-8” lower than the pump. The filter is at tank level, and this pump is identical to the pump that runs the steering, which pulls fluid from the transfer case that is easily 12-15” lower than that pump.

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

Jt. Don't put duals on that one,,it's already has the max pressure specs on those outer bearings already with the tires you have on it

[@America-First2024]

Would it be possible to use the strapping from the hood for the new location?

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I think I could do that

[@jeepfreak18h57]

What about the straps that held it to the hood? Can they be used and bolted to the angle iron ?

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I think I can make them work

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Hope it was John Deere Yellow 😁 That Massey will never run so good if it is 😂😂 Nice job 👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@wcooman1694]

Based upon your previous videos, you've probably already thought about it but given you "threading the needle" with the hoses, will they rub on metal enough to eventually wear a hole?

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Just in the center pivot area but I’ll be wrapping them old inner tube to keep them from wearing

[@johnhatt1219]

With that comment I’m with you Jt

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😉

[@donharper7759]

Raise that hydraulic tank up so it’s just under the plate covering the back. Use the mounting system from the hood it’s designed to hold the tank. And don’t let it set on the angle iron or vibration will rub a hole in your tank 😩 oi like the new location for the tank👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! I’ll set it on some rubber mounts

[@Yellow-IH-Power]

Massey Kardashian is coming along amazingly! Just a question tho, could you reuse the original tank straps? Just relocate those as well?

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I think I can.

[@biggbear6218]

Best place for the tank buddy but here's a little advice you need you some rudder to set the tank on so won't rub holes in it from vibration maybe cut you sidewall out of a old tire will work n before you put you're bands on it to strap it down use that old tube to go under your straps save from having holes in you're tank

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks for the tip, I’ll definitely do that!

[@michaelmcconnell7958]

Great job! Will the tank need a guard on the bottom so the driveline doesn’t fling something through the sidewall?

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Good question, I don’t think it will, but I’ll have to study that a little more lol

[@CaryGuyer]

OOPs, sorry, didn't watch the vid long enough to see you actually put it there. Like minds I guess.... Great video content as always.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

No worries!

[@Englishpatriot106]

Yeah another massey vid just in time for lunch break 👌🏻😀😀

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Hope you enjoy!

[@spudhauler]

Well the inspector didn't look to concerned 🤷‍♂️must be another job well done.👌😂 look forward to the next one.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@duanedale2505]

Strap it down with some tarp straps for now. Nice job

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! That would hold it for the time being!

[@JASONBUSH-ir2hj]

Your tank fits so good in the new spot why didn't they put em there at the factory during assembly

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I think it would have been great!

[@josephatherton2781]

Good going J T . You done a good job , mounting that HYD tank in their, plenty of room , made to fit . Look good their . MF should have done that in the first place .

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I think it’ll be good there!

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

That's a great place for that tank,might be a little more difficult to do your maintenance on your drive shalf,but you can come underneath to get to it,if you had a pto on it ,that placement wouldn't work out,but it's good to get it in there as you have no PTO,right? Great place for the tank although

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Correct. The pto junk is under there on the pto machines. I can still access everything else pretty easily from the bottom so hopefully it’ll work out great!

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

You need to find a auction that's selling a somewhat old but usable drill press,I see them all the time down here in ga,,drilling holes in a vice in that gauge of steel can wear a guy out after 1 hole

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I could use a drill press in a bad way!

[@davebur3350]

We have an Extra Drill-Press in one of Our BARNs...I will ask DAD if is Possibly For-Sale and if is maybe when You go to STIENERS next You could Stop-By...We are FARM across M-13 from There👍

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

I don't think I would add duals to that tractor ,those big wide single X2 if you add duals tires, you have just put a over spec load on those outer bearings , enormous amount of end bearing pressure on that outer bearing will cause failure and then it'll put metal particles thru out the whole tractors oil hydro system,,to the other bearings etc,,it's something to thing about for sure,,for me those big fat tires are more than enough end shalf pressure for those outer bearing specs,,what do you think,,? One has to think before acting esp on those older tractors ,,heck even the new ones

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That one won’t get duals. Those 30.5 singles are plenty of footprint 😉