Rusty old Tractor with grader blade for $500 - Lets fix it.

[@scottdoris1067]

Marty, I live in the states. Not going to bore you with my credentials but I'm 62 and worked in parts and service all my life. The next time you can't locate a part give me a shout. I can find anything in any country. You and yours take care in these crazy times. Scott

[@ermis33]

Does anyone else find these videos extremely calming and relaxing? Marty might have missed his call as a narrator.

[@osvaldomorejon32]

Cómo dos extraño . 0

[@brent6454]

Calm voice and birds. If his voice was annoying he wouldn't have anywhere near the subscribers lol.

[@richardburmeister5776]

Very much so. Like a meditation with birdsong in the background

[@hohaia01]

Yes, makes me want to move out to the country.

[@othertipo]

Depends on the topic. Not for battles or action narratives :p

[@nyddubwarren]

Most people would add music or speed up the small stuff. I love how you leave it to nature, hearing the birds sing while working on the tractor. Maybe im too high, but I found it enjoyable.

[@dukeman7595]

Me too! I despise most of the music people add to their videos. much nicer listening to the birds singing..

[@lonniekuhns6442]

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[@mrLobaLobaBM]

Im with u bro ! I like the sound of birds and the work this man does.. just relaxing... 1 beer and enjoy!!

[@BenjaminBrewer25]

I like it also

[@Matty.Hill_87]

Same mate, I find these videos quite therapeutic sometimes

[@jbz2079]

What a testament to Old David Brown Tractors. Anything modern would have packed up and died with something terminal and bloody expensive. I have a lot of respect for these old monsters, worked on a few too. In the UK most of them die from cracked cylinder blocks, due to being left outside with very little or no antifreeze in the engine. Nice work mate, no loud music or temper tantrums, I'd let you work on my stuff, can't say that about many.

[@RickCrueger]

Seems like the best mechanics on you tube, are all mellow, easygoing salt of the earth type people who don’t get upset over much of anything. I don’t know how the hell they do it! I’m in awe. So cool to see these tractors get another chance at life. Thanks for sharing...

[@MartyT]

Thanks mate, I hope you've subbed my channel, some cool projects coming up ;)

[@RickCrueger]

I did subscribe, looking forward to those projects!

[@davidsellar6681]

This is brillant and addictive to watch. Nice weather, birds singing in background with Marty carmly fault finding to bring an old machine back into service. 5 star

[@franciet2362]

My 3 year old loved this video. I enjoyed the sound of the birds in the background.

[@bearbon2]

I can't remember ever seeing a machine with both a dry and oil bath air filter. As usual, your videos are so relaxing to watch.

[@captnkarl4401]

The time, energy, thoughtfulness, patience and passion you put into every single project you take on is inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing your work. Please continue to share your stories. It is much appreciated. I look forward to watching every Marty T experience.

[@retireddec04]

Had an International 3514 loader backhoe with globs of that black goo in the fuel tank. I drained the tank, put a gallon of simple green cleaner in and topped it off with water, let it soak overnight. Ran a copper line in next day and put some air on it to stir things up for an hour. Then stuck the hose it and let the globs of goo float out. I think most of it was removed. Flushed the tank with diesel and changed the filters. the tank couldn't be removed without lifting the loader and assembly off the tractor, a real PITA. It was a solid workhorse that had been neglected. I like your methods of repair, don't always have to spend a fortune.

[@bebajoro77]

I find Marty's videos fascinating. A fine example of how a cool, calm and collected man with a logical mind can deal with all sorts of problems often with a basic set of tools and outdoors too.

[@quitojimenez3853]

I found it really relaxing watching you fix this tractor, the bird sounds and the outdoors, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@tomlee7966]

i really like watching you rescue forgotten and neglected machines and give them purpose again!! keep it up i will watch every video you put up buddy

[@buffsheeri]

I totally agree, a shame it got left outdoors

[@ikimax4381]

He took an angry ram nobody could tame and became his friend. Guy maybe a little shy and no chalant bit he has this thing to see gold where others dont.

[@DavidThomas-qu8mh]

Especially when it's a British built tractor

[@vermontjeff2535]

I just did the same I bought a 1942 Ford 9n . And now I'll working it . Scraper blade and a York rake ( all new ) , and I'm building a small garage just for my 9n ford to sit in..

[@ronanmc2112]

I must have watched this video 4 times and 'Tetanus model' gives me a chuckle everytime!

[@ApprenticeGM]

Another awesome video mate - I learn something every time watching you work - that hot air into the intake port was genius! Can't believe the state of the oils and filters on the old equipment you repair - just because it's old isn't an excuse to neglect and abuse the basics of machinery care. You are a legend showing how this old stuff can be useful again with some care and work - and it ends up being a bargain as you get fantastic return on your investment. Thanks for sharing!

[@smca7271]

love kiwis relaxed attitude to problems.

[@treebuzzard5796]

Marty's back with a fix it tractor, this tractor has now got a new life & the TLC is about to happen, Marty is the man to do it right...keep the vids coming.

[@lsohweldfab6575]

I'm surprised the poor old Beast even ran or functioned. Keep on with it and she will be a fine machine!

[@patring620]

Your graduated cylinder always reminds me of when my dad taught me how to mix gas and oil in one as a kid, for our mowers and motorcycles. I still use them 40 years later for the chainsaws and weedeaters. I don't keep any mixed fuels. I just mix as I need it. I couldn't do any of the things you are doing without a few choice words for the machinery and previous owners. You are so calm about it. Good on ya.

[@MartyT]

Lol I edit out the swear words.. Yes those 2 stroke jugs are the way to go when mixing 2 stroke fuel

[@normanthomson8567]

Hi mate, sure you already know by now since this post is so old. The D.B has a cold start tap, that we used on cold frosty mornings, I’m going back 40-50 hrs. My Grandfather Was a staunch D.B fan, he had this model I remember it as about a five or 6 yr old with the red decals, the next models afterward that he bought had black decals which was when Case were getting involved and his last model before passing away was a D.B Case. Great to hear the sound of that starter motor and engine again, brings back happy memories.

[@MartyT]

Thanks, yes previous comments mentioned the cold start tap, it does help on cold mornings. Your grandfather was a smart man, the db's are good old machines, built to last a lifetime or 2

[@normanthomson8567]

@@MartyT Thanks funny you reply now, just watching you restoring your uncles boat and trailer. Found you accidentally by surfing through Marlborgh storm damage. Very interesting and informative channel you have. Cheers.

[@kenknight4560]

In these troubled times, spending a few minutes with Marty rescuing these great old machines is tonic for the soul. Well done Sir!

[@smca7271]

love bell birds and others in background....very peaceful

[@calguth3597]

You remind me of my father, he could fix anything. Enjoyed this beyond words, like watching him. Miss him more and more. God Bless and take care.

[@paulm.6437]

Yes, I find them calming, with a bit of paradise, the birds singing their songs, to accompany the narrator in his work.

[@paddykelly656]

Enjoying your videos from Ireland Marty. It really does boil down to maintenance. Always struck by the simplicity of your work. Your machinery yard is becoming a unique, but really handy collection. A purpose for every machine. Would love to see drone footage of the length of your roadway into your home. Keeep up the good work.

[@Gumboot-Cowboy]

I love watching your videos, Marty. Great skills and attention to details.

[@pincus321]

It’s absolutely great to see someone who will look after a tool that he intends to use rather than just get it to run, I hope the rings bed in and it gives you many years of good service

[@adamdecker5785]

A box of beers, haa, haaa, ol Marty, what a bartering genius you are to get a bloody starter, love your show, keep it up,

[@deanbarr5740]

These are very strong tractors. My family had one just like yours. It was a 1968 model 990. Not sure but i believe it was rated at 60 to 65 engine h.p. The only problem we had was the hydraulics were reallly slow. Probably needed a fluid and filter change. Brought back some good memories, thanks. Enjoy your tractor. They for sure don't make them like that anymore.

[@giovannipg3000]

I got a david brown 880 selectamatic and i am very satisfy ....you have done a great job to yourse 990....i love this video that you have made....supergreat !!!!

[@dezfan]

Seeing these old, abandoned, and/or abused, work horses being rescued and returned to service in indeed enjoyable.👍🏼

[@jennishirao2420]

Dude! The heat gun trick was awesome!!..never seen or heard the heat gun technique before.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

This is the preferred heat approach if the tractor doesn't come OEM tih glow plugs kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJanp3aMiJhrns0

[@Rlaidlaw77]

Nice work Marty, I really enjoyed seeing how well she responded to a bit of common sense spannering. You can almost understand machines being left when they're no longer needed but why somebody would run something into the ground like that is beyond me. Changing fluids, a few filters and throwing a tarp over when shes laid up is a lot less hassle than struggling to start her every time.

[@markrichardson5180]

Absolutely, I’ve been binging on them for a couple days now. Seems like a nice guy. Wish we lived closer!

[@ianwille5780]

You know that you are getting a fine piece of equipment when it has its own built in ether can and hammer holder on the side of it.

[@MartyT]

The hammer was for bashing the starter motor when it played up

[@BigButtocks967]

My Dad brought an old ford zodiac back in the 70s that came with a free golf club to reach under and tap the starting motor while turning the key.

[@bajabum1987]

@@MartyT really enjoy your channel. Curious how many manhours total you worked to get her fixed up? (not including video editing time :-) )

[@thejavelin7832]

That's "canned glow plugs"!

[@MartyT]

@@bajabum1987 Thanks, around 10-12 hours work on this one

[@jakemurphy9536]

Re-watched this, because it is such a satisfying process, servicing the old gal and watching her doing what she was designed for. Easy Start is bad long term. Amongst other things, it causes motors to fire when they ought not to, thereby causing undue stress on rods and crank.

[@kirkmarrie8060]

First time I saw the use of a funnel! Marty has MAD SKILLS!!! Uhm, . . . the maintenance I'm referring to, not the funnel usage! Bravo. Outstanding presentation.

[@bruceleealmighty]

Bringing back life to abandoned, neglected or misused equipment, good on ya!

[@drchrisdavies2941]

Great to see this old tractor come back to life

[@dave-th8dx]

There's a Cold start option on the bottom of the diesel injector pump- usually a little T bar thumb screw, screw it in for cold weather starts & out again once its running. Gives it a bigger shot of diesel for starting.

[@occultknowledge1085]

That poor thing was so neglected. Great vid as usual.

[@marksinclair6714]

So enjoyable listening to the birds while you're in such a beautiful environment Thanks for doing these videos 😊

[@Silber101]

These are the most satisfying videos to watch; it's my meditation. Thank you.

[@siskokidd]

Actual, productive, purposeful, good results work!

[@tonymarkey6525]

It’s a testament to the build quality of these old machines that they manage to run for as long as the do despite all the abuse and mistreatment over the years. Then you come along treat them right and right back to life they come. Thanks for these vids, love em 👍👍😁😁

[@paulgreco2188]

I have many hours on a 990...awesome tractors. Great on fuel...great sound and i love the range selection. Great video.

[@Yahudikiwi]

You have a very tolerant wife Marty. The amount of stuff you bring home to fix !

[@Locane256]

WOW. Genuinely shocked that the heat gun trick 7:05 worked so well - I've been watching a ton of these restoration videos and I've NEVER seen that before. Nice! 👍

[@acalkins1957]

Don't know if you'll get this but just to let you know I really enjoyed this. I have a 995/6 and would really enjoy a hydraulic system rebuild for one of these. Of course I'm having a few issues with mine. Keep up the good work.

[@MoosesValley]

Hi Marty, there was a David Brown tractor at a local auction (Queensland, Australia) a few days ago, and it got sold for $150 - but it was in way worse condition that yours - both back tyres were completely schredded, it had been out in the weather for decades, etc, and everythig on it was rusted / wrecked, it had no blade and needless to say it was not running at all. I think you got a great deal for your tractor and blade. Well done !!

[@johngrace199]

Obviously you got this before the grader...another fine job well done. I really like your calm explanation of what you're doing without any background music that so many other similar videos have. Keep up the great work 'down under'...

[@BarnStangz]

Man! I love watching you give these old things a new lease on life. It really is too bad how some people treat their machines. Mine might not be the best looking, but I sure as hell keep them maintained and ready to work!

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Brings back so Many memories. My grandfather had a case 995 and a db 990 selectamatic

[@morteASH]

Maintenance is clearly a foreign word for some people :) Nice work fella.

[@jamesa7506]

I doubt they'd even find the word in a dictionary. Some people's children....

[@ogormanator]

Truly magnificent work Marty, wish I was there........again. Eoin, Ireland

[@dougthomas1582]

Love watching you bring these old pieces of history back to life.

[@holybeef7690]

I own the 1200 it was a fixer user also its built proof never let me down in 20 years quality tractor easy to work on FYI follow your throttle cable down to the engine there should be a little button put throttle handle halfway down press in that button it's for cold starts works every time might have too press in a few times in real cold weather Great video nice tractor 👍👍

[@GearheadStew]

Love this! The very first diesel tractor I ever drove was an old David Brown about 45 or so years ago. I remember it driving very nicely for the time. We had a small hobby farm and all of our equipment was older. I really do enjoy watching you repair and maintain these old units and getting them back to a useful status. I'm guessing those filters were decades old :)

[@dieseldavebrown]

I have three David Browns (notice my name lol)- I grew up with them unfortunately DB got bought by case in 1973 and they stopped calling them DB in the early 80's but continued to make them in the UK until 1988. Best tractors ever- you can treat them like crap and they still run, but it is very rewarding to restore them. No pesky electronics like modern tractors and you can buy a tractor with a loader for less than a riding lawn mower.

[@jimb6117]

Ok so a couple hundred on oil and filters etc A good one to two days work doing long over due maintenance and you gone from a drug addicted clutch start clunker to a pretty sweet little key start job, that will probably be a reliable little beast proof right there that you can't beat a good service when it's due. Great work mate.

[@fillphat]

youve given an old lady a new lease of life... well done mate..

[@kiwizate]

Nice Job Marty, I recall walking past the local tractor dealer as a kid (around 1970) and playing on the display tractors, DB 990 included. nice to see the same model getting it's mojo back. I envy your access to some cool old gear.

[@bixby9797]

Wow. An old David Brown. Still see a few of these in the US once in a while like old Olivers

[@ronanoreilly7813]

I could watch Marty’s videos all day, very therapeutic, keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@avatarofenlightenment386]

They prove to me that nothing beats clean oils, new filters, and a little diligence for the maintenance of tractors. Heating the air that enters the pistons was an inspired trick.

[@teenaramsay2469]

The principle of heating the air can be done through glow plugs or by thermostart.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJanp3aMiJhrns0

[@2tana22]

That ol tractor lucked out and-found a home that will love her, enjoy your videos Marty, thanks for sharing

[@jamesmyers3773]

I appreciate the use of the graduated cylinder for measuring fluids. This inspired me to start looking for old neglected tractors, but realized I don’t need a tractor or really know how to work on them. Maybe I’ll just try to do some maintenance on my lawnmower.

[@teenaramsay2469]

Same principles apply and you can pat yourself on the back as a conservation guru.....

[@stevensemanko5740]

I was watching the video with my headphones on. My wife stopped and asked why I was watching bird video’s. Another great video. Good job.

[@bror8228]

Talking about the birds.. I didn´t know you have common chaffinches too in NZ...? Greetings from Sweden...

[@RavynMoon2988]

No matter how many times I see you change oil and filter on different plant, It is still very satisfying to watch.

[@waitingonmarc]

I like watching these videos, they are entertaining enough to keep me coming back for more but no so much that it makes me think I can go find a rust bucket of my own to rebuild. Good on ya

[@GeoEstes]

I love the birdsong in your videos; it's so relaxing. I grew up with those sorts of sounds, but there isn't much where I live now.

[@teenaramsay2469]

NZ Tui nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/tui songs in the reference

[@frankjames7247]

You could hear that tractor breath a sigh of relief with all the care you lavished on her, after all the time without maintenance !!

[@oldgregg2057]

I don't have any land and yet I find myself wanting an old dB tractor after watching these videos.

[@bobjoncas2814]

...for $500 and a box of beers, i think you got a pretty good deal...great vid..

[@JoshKilen]

very nice job, you sure know how to give old and neglected machines some love.

[@scruffy6151]

I drove a DB 990 good tractor you will like it nice buy. Just some lovin is all she needed to be happy.

[@derpydog1008]

This is probably the first time this tractor has got some love in many years. $500 is a steal.

[@MartyT]

It actually seems to start better and smoke less every time I use it.. I think it likes me ;)

[@TheGrimReaper1]

The farmer will be muttering under his breath saying “now why didn’t i do that” “ now why didn’t i do that “😅 all the best from England.

[@sonsofmccormick1296]

I know sometimes I let scheduled servicing go a little longer than I should... but wow... its surprising it ran at all with that much gunk in the filters... excellent job man! 👍

[@beakittelscherz5419]

I often have captions on for some better understanding English/ Aussie Motor Talk...and I am always amused when the engine is kicking in and the captions Translate that sound as " Music"

[@rhiantaylor3446]

I particularly like the fact that you showed the whole refurb - "soup to nuts" in a single video. thanks

[@jorgetoloza269]

Bro your videos are great, keep making them please. Very interesting..

[@jasonpatterson8091]

One of my favorite parts of living in the middle of nowhere is being able to do something quiet, or do nothing at all, and just hear the wind and the birds and nothing much else.

[@beunhaasrudi]

And the smell of nature 😍

[@teawood5850]

Those birds were great and I have never seen a tractor that was so neglected that ran.

[@robt2151]

And create a bit of diesel smoke without anyone complaining.

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Everything gets tested on the driveway. Nice to have the proper equipment to keep it in good condition.

[@stevehairston9940]

That heat gun trick is pretty slick, never seen that one before. 🖒

[@maienduo]

Use heat gun only in diseal engine

[@dot7107]

Russians sometime starts their older trucks by placing campfire under the oil pan

[@stevehairston9940]

@@dot7107 😲

[@fynbo1007]

It’s a real pleasure to see you maintaining the old equipment instead of buying new one’s. Thank you for sharing your amazing story. God bless you and your family

[@corlissmedia2.0]

Using that heat gun was very inspiring.

[@Trey4x4]

Never heard of that trick

[@alanfarenden9378]

Seen a blowlamp flame aimed towards the air intake, about 6 inches away in deep snow. Fired up after a few seconds cranking.

[@thejavelin7832]

I had never thought of don't that. So simple. Cummins uses a heat grid in the intake manifold instead of glow plugs.... Heat gun is the same theory.

[@TrevorDennis100]

Marty mentioned that starting fluid (ether) can damage engines. I believe it is actually banned in some countries like Finland. Having said that, I am not sure if that is to save engines or the Ionosphere.

[@MegaDirtyberty]

@@TrevorDennis100 Yes it does, iirc the long term use of it damages head gaskets and piston ring lands (but could be wrong).

[@bigmac965]

I'm glad you were able to rescue this machine. Never has one tractor suffered such neglect before....

[@2trekkertrek]

Keep em coming Marty! Amazing job as always.

[@Quint1836]

My driveway is the same thing. Constant maintenance. Great ole tractor! I've got a 1974 International 464 3 cylinder diesel. Work horse

[@montwolfman]

I am amazed that you readily got parts. If memory serves she is an early 60's tractor. Gonna need an engine overhaul in the near future though. Good buy anyway.

[@MartyT]

Yeah it is getting tired, parts for these are easy to come by here in NZ

[@griteek]

Must be post 1972 as it has Case stickers on it and that's when Case bought David Brown Tractors.

[@garyellison3589]

Nice video, that Tractor was probably built just a few miles from me here in the UK, Good solid old machines built when things where over engineered and thats why they are still here and usable, i have a 1970 780 with just over 2000 hrs on it, never fails to start no mater how cold it is .

[@dukeman7595]

You ended up with a very decent deal and you did it right by changing out everything, great job..

[@metzfarm6494]

This tractor is a perfect example of why routine maintenance is important. Keeping equipment out of the elements is also a good idea too. Great video.

[@martinhowe3679]

another fine old machine that has found you the word is out with new Zealand's old neglected machinery a man called Marty will buy you fix and service you plus give you a good home do i see a classic tip truck in your future ??? trust me shes out there waiting for you to come along cheers mate thank you for the great videos

[@AttitudeAdjuster]

Don't you just love old Tractors, I love your Blade, mine isn't anywhere as adjustable as that one, But dam they are useful to get stuff done around the property

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

now thats a capitons chair , it looks as tho i maybe pickin' up an 880 . this was helpful .

[@seastacker8582]

Great video as always. She’s starting much better. Clearly you gave her some MUCH needed love. Glad to see the old girl back to work.

[@peternicholsonu6090]

When that machine was brand new it must have brought tears to someone’s eyes. Now it’s old and it still brings tears to our eyes....

[@superczech69]

Grade A mechanical ability with minimalist tools. I have always been a person who says you can do great things with minimal tool and great ability. You are living proof good sir! Carry on mate!

[@dontrufit7889]

I think you got a steal there mate with that price (about the cost of a carton of cigarettes nowadays) and with your knowledge a capabilities this tractor should want for nothing. I like how you change the fluids before operation knowing what is in there is a heavy weight off one's mind and it is going to work for you without coming apart. the old woulda coulda shoulda scenario has been eliminated from the get go. Well done

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

My fellow David Brown owner, we have a 1970 model 990. Have done everything you have done, great running works every day of the week smokes allot fuel smoke you should grab extra hyd. Filters. The hyd pump on ours is on the weak side. Only difference is the trans dipstick and fill are opposite side as yours .good luck Central California watching