Snowy Diesel Engine Recovery

Thank you so much for sticking around as I took a short holiday break to be off my electronics and spend time with my family and friends celebrating Christmas and New Years. Looking forward to lots of exciting things in 2023, as well as the same mundane tasks that come around every year with farming. Comment things you'd like to see more of on the channel, and any goals you set for yourself this year! (Does anyone read this far into the description?)
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[@butchchastain6317]

A beautiful example of team work a wife on her husband shoulders out in the middle of a frozen field. Thumbs up Laura and Grant Happy New Year to you and your families

[@iowastatewelder]

Weirdo ^

[@phillipthorley1783]

Sometimes you've just got to do what you have to do to get the job done. Thats farming in one sentence.

[@philiphymansr]

So proud of you and your husband! Your learning curve is hungry. You represent the farming community at its best and hardest. Thank you! Phil

[@jameswaldron7967]

Can't really weld the block (well, it can be done, but whether it will hold or not is iffy), but you can have a sleeve put in that cylinder which will work fine. (The Block is bored at that cylinder and a sleeve - a hollow metal cylinder - is pressed in. I've done lots. Works great.)

[@kevinragsdale5074]

thank you for your interest in fixing things the old school way it is a fine art if you have been tought by the old and now gone masters in the farming life

[@elkieduplessis9260]

Hi good morning, good to see you working in USA I am from South Africa and was a irrigation farmer for 35 years. Waiting to see you next clip.

[@mikemccloney5640]

The 460 block with the crack in the water jacket can be saved . Drill a 1/4 hole at each end of the crack then wield it with nickel or cast rod . Have a great new year !

[@group447]

Great team work by this experienced husband/wife farm team. Laura, you should think about running for a public office in a few years. Everyone knows you, you are an excellent presenter and you have a magic for getting the job done no matter the task. You would make an epic House Representative for District 3. Check it out. Would love to see a common sense, well spoken person in Congress someday.

[@amytaylor8487]

Hello there👋👋,how are you doing today?hope all is well with you?God bless you!❤

[@clasmir5281]

Beautiful lady that carries pliers in her pocket. Lucky man!

[@andrewbarlow8937]

So Gorgeous ! Thank you for growing food for us ! Best wishes ! How can you not LOVE that Lovely Young lady ? I wish her blessings from God .

[@agentcrm]

Yes the cracked block can be welded. Is it worth it, probably not. Keep it for parts and to repair other motors. Also, don't hang that much weight on the tip of your tines. That much bend can permanently weaken the tine, even more than drilling a hole in them in the first place.

[@WS-qn8dg]

Looking forward to watching both of you this season.

[@rockymountainjazzfan1822]

You and Grant are a great role model for young people. Too few of the younger generations know what actual work, common sense, cooperation, and perseverance really are. Oh, and we jokingly call using a hammer to break something loose "percussive maintenance." Best to your and your families for a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2023. God Bless.

[@johnabriggs6044]

enjoyed the fun in the cold weather. but as I learned to use the mirrors to back as a younger man. I hope Laura will work to make her backing skills better by working to use her mirror on all her backing needs

[@Frankie--da-fixer]

I worked at a co op and we built frames for the engine's and tanks,I also had to deliver and level them,instead of the legs just weld some rectangular tubing on each side that way you just drive up and slide your forks in and your set,can always use small cement blocks or dig a bit to level them!!

[@matta3888]

Pull truck up slowly, and lock hitch down when pulled against ball. Works real well for us.

[@jamesducey2685]

Brrrdom and deep snows rule much of the northern plains. Laura and Grant represent Nebraska strong and how reality reigns as farmers and ranchers take care of business every day! Again and again...

[@KrysieJ27]

Good old percussive maintenance right at the start.

[@jamesduncil]

I can tell you nothing about farming. But being an hvac/electric contractor you and Grant should know that youtube is like a small company far as I can see. Don't apologize for taking time off or doing content that is different but u enjoy doing it. Always remember Noone on their death bed wished they worked more than they spent time with family.

[@donpope7112]

When it’s cold have a spray bottle with airline antifreeze in it and spray it on the hitch latch, it will melt ice in the latch so don’t need a hammer hammers and cold weather break things. I drove trucks for 40 years and that’s what I used to free up frozen latches

[@raymartin5101]

Happy New You to the Love birds and glad you took the time off to spend together and with family. You are doing what I tell people all the time to do, if you do not learn something new the closer you re to the grave

[@tomtucker8849]

Hey Laura and Grant, you should have a 5/16" ratchet wrench in your pocket for loosening hose clamp brackets. Works much better than pliers & a screwdriver.

[@azfarsyed7082]

When We think about 350 Million+ Americans live in a Country , Number 3 area wise in this 🌏.Agriculture is back bones of the country.Your hard work to give other Women to come back to Agriculture.Thanks sharing.

[@frits1954X2]

Blessed and prosperous 2023 Frits

[@geraldtuck8864]

Laura you are one tough lady. Always so bubbly. God Bless you on your farming life.I know it's tough now with everything you do being so expensive.

[@noelc9961]

remember in cold weather cast iron which most ball hitches are made of can become brittle and if you hit it too hard you just snap it in half

[@Westie_NZ]

"This is a farming channel". Perfect!! I'm glad you got a break over the holidays, and looking forward to what 2023 holds for you guys.

[@jeffthornerg4609]

I especially remember something you said " with grants direction " don't you ever forget that !

[@robertferguson3268]

I HOPE 2023, IS A GREAT YEAR FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

[@johnwyoder]

Obviously, you guys like working in freezing temps more than I do. 😀🥶 Great explanation of what you were doing! Also, I absolutely love the disclaimer at the end. 👊

[@erich3713]

Love the videos! You guys are awesome! Quick tip for ya - anytime you might be working with hose clamps - toss a 1/4" drive ratchet in your pocket with a 5/16"and a 1/4" socket. That way you don't have to worry about the flat screwdriver slipping - and you can get the clamps loosened/tightened easier...👍

[@JimWhitaker]

You seem to have had a visit from Safety Sally! Welcome to 2023 and another great year.

[@johnensminger7675]

Glad you got time off! Ready to learn more about the farm! Thanks for taking us along with you! Always glad to go! God Bless!🙂

[@PaulRhodes420]

The head on the engine is cracked it's gonna need either a machine shop, or a new one! Not sure how bad the head is, but usually needs replacement. The block should be scanned for cracks as well. Hope this is useful information for you. Stay safe & warm!

[@wademizelle3433]

The videos of the working of a farm are interesting and great. Thanks and keep them coming

[@larrymoffitt2386]

A great beginning to the year. I’m looking forward to seeing the whole annual cycle of Nebraska farming. Planting, growing, harvesting, followed by letting the land lie fallow to catch its breath during the winter. I learn so much from your channel.

[@louismarchaland8939]

Good job, take care, and stay reasonably safe.

[@TheBearDenPhotography]

Happy New Year Laura and Grant. All the best in 2023!

[@tomprevost2477]

How could I not click on that beautiful smile, Sorry didn’t make it all the way through. I have a hard enough time doing work let alone watching it.

[@pauleddy5146]

Down time is necessary time. Burn out is imminent if you don't. Seems you took a few trips to shows, snowmobiling, 4 wheeling, Army truck stuck-in-the-rivering during the past year, so I think you guys are good to go for 2023! Oh, and talk about an iced up motor! For real!

[@garygunder1153]

glad to see you're beautiful, cheerful, smiling, self-back on the tube. missed Ya. Your love for life and farming puts me in a good mood and makes my day

[@garygunder1153]

I know, you don't read stuff over here but I say it anyway

[@chazer200]

1 MILLION SUBS BY 2024!!!!!!! You deserve it and you will do it!!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

[@ralphkearns7600]

Thank you for posting!!! Your 'snow work' brings back a few memories of being in the snow and ice in New Hampshire and here in the Sierra's. I am glad i live in San Jose. I also appreciate that you took some personal 'down time'!!!

[@poppops62]

Wishing you both a happy, safe and successful 2023. Really looking forward to joining you throughout the year! 😉

[@phillipdickinson8557]

You and Grant got a well deserved rest thank you for 2022 now rest over let's get going to 2023 going to be 👍 great.

[@davidhillen1682]

I really needed an escape from reality after what I saw on Monday night football.....Thank you Laura and Grant. You guys were just what I needed to smile for a little while....

[@ericgardner3020]

My nephew and his family go to MOAB every year so your videos came up on my Y/T feed.. I don't know anything about farming however I just subscribed to you and Grants channel to learn! Went back on some videos and have all ready learned about Pivots I live in Washington and I have always termed them as round sprinklers! Pivots make sense.. that would have been a .52 meal for me being 60 miles south of Seattle You two make a Great Team! E.

[@rickmarshall808]

New meaning to big iron on the hip. :)

[@kevingerlach7517]

Laura and Grant, thank you for sharing your Journey. It is Amazing the things you have to do, to stay on top of being an American Farmer. Hope your families are well and you two are getting some breaks. Prayers and Best Wishes to you both.

[@rogerfillion2804]

Happy 2023 farming season and God bless everyone!

[@brianprice9986]

We refer to a hammer as a persuader. Sometimes you need a big persuader sometimes a small persuader will work.

[@huub62]

all the best for you and your family for 2023 i like your videos you hard working people greetings from holland

[@FreedomRock44]

Laura you are getting to be quite the Equipment operator!!!!! From your first year to now......VAST DIFFERENCE........YOU OLD PRO YOU!!!!!!!!!

[@ignacioalvarez5936]

My condolences to you and family rest in peace

[@johndavidson6867]

I love to see you two working together, just like a hand going into a glove. Glad that you had a wonderful holiday season, hoping the coming year exceeds your expectations and brings you unending happiness. What do I want to see more of, Grant and Laura growing this channel but more important growing their farm and family together with love and happiness.

[@mattrodde]

Happy 2023 ! Bonne année, Bonne santé !

[@kevindavis6042]

Happy new year Laura missed you last week hopefully you had a great year end celebration See you soon and That engine block with the crack is now a boat anchor

[@davidschumaker8107]

Isn't that what they make J-B Weld for?

[@davidh.8513]

You and Grant are always so busy. I couldn`t believe all the engines in your shop that need attention. Farmers like you are NEVER done working. Even in the winter. Wishing you both a Happy, safe and "prosperous" New Year from Fort Wayne, IN.

[@sethlinalennon]

@David Hello how are you doing today Will love to know you if you don’t mind sending me your gmail address so that we can become a good friend some day

[@davidh.8513]

@@sethlinalennon What makes you ask me that question here on Laura Farms?

[@edtvnow]

Happy to see y'all back at it, you two make farming exciting to watch. Be safe and have a great new year.

[@glennspreeman1634]

the McDonald's date tractor!!! How sweet!!

[@marionberry6909]

Hilarious watching the on the shoulders thing. Teamwork makes the dream work! Happy New Year.❤

[@stevendorsey4882]

I am glad you got some much deserved downtime, rest, and family time over the holiday break from social media. Winters on the farm are about repairs, maintenance and planning for spring, amid some much needed rest and recovery from the hectic spring-summer-fall seasons. Wishing you and Grant a great, safe, and prosperous 2023.

[@norm-nas]

I believe it is the block that is cracked, not the head. The head is still on the other bank. If it is an external crack it can be welded to stop a coolant leak. If it is cracked internally also, like in the bore, you are talking money to fix and re bore. Perhaps you could do a video of you rebuilding an engine sometime?

[@FreedomRock44]

Scottie knows Trailer hitches!!!!!

[@Blazer02LS]

If that block is only cracked through the water jacket it's an easy fix. Take a wire wheel and clean any rust off, then use a dye check kit to see where the crack actually is and ends. Next take a small drill and drill a stop hole at each end of the crack. Now use a burr to V out most of the crack and braze it up. There are thousands of older farm tractors and equipment out there with brazed water jackets from the occasional "OOPS it got cold faster than I thought" I have one that was repaired on the old family farm by my grandfather in the late 40's, still going strong and hasn't ever leaked.

[@richardscott2622]

Don't forget the fuel conditioner.👍👍👍👍👍

[@flycastfish]

Hope that kitty has a warm place to stay.

[@Torsee]

11:44 Those colors and that light!

[@thomaseverett5301]

Looking forward to seeing you back out in the fields and Foreman stay warm out there and be safe with that little bit of ice and snow I like watching all your radios you guys work hard and play hard and you are very good at farming running all the equipment and you ain't afraid to learn how to run more and do what and do all the hard work in long hours

[@sethlinalennon]

@Thomas Hello how are you doing today Will love to know you if you don’t mind sending me your gmail address or WhatsApp number so that we can become a good friend some day

[@charlesdurham6793]

That is the block cracked and it is done!

[@richardscott2622]

You can put a sleeve in the block..machine shop job..👍👍👍👍

[@sterlingspencer2934]

Hi Laura , looks like you had a nice little break , but it is still too cold!

[@russellturner7205]

Laura yes you could weld the Crack in the motor. But I'd recommend brazing it instead.

[@jstephenallington8431]

Happy New Year, Laura! It's always so great to see your smile and your sunny disposition. And once again, you prove the work on a farm is never done, not even in the dead of winter. Be careful, be safe, and I look forward to another wonderful year of Laura Farms!

[@mikeannas5689]

You have to do the best you can in loading things especially putting up with the weather. You and Grant work so well with each other. Good job...

[@markupton3482]

I'm ready to get back to low impact no-till farming!!!

[@bobbolieu9013]

Nice moves/steps taken by two of the highly motivated people that I know. You both are a great example for anyone who is new to farming

[@mikeknowles8017]

Glad you took some time off. Also glad you're back! Happy New Year! (and yes I read that far into the description - just keep doing what you do!)

[@michaelstark3353]

Glad to see y’all back. Really enjoy the videos. Wishing y’all a blessed 2023.

[@sethlinalennon]

@Micheal Hello how are you doing today Will love to know you if you don’t mind sending me your gmail address so that we can become a good friend some day

[@bigcat5230]

My family has a concrete buisness but watching someone else do a bunch of daily tasks like me is odley entirely entertaining thanks Laura Happy New year!!!!!!

[@chrislovett6120]

It’s great to see the off season videos, y’all work great together

[@dbrown4bbl]

Thanks, Laura.

[@dennislamers986]

Looks like new black pants. Good team work

[@wayneanthony5754]

Yes it can be fixed but I would recommend a Nickel rod, grind and prepare the area. Then preheat the block and get something that you can put the block into after welding. To cool the block back to hand cool.

[@ianhotson6057]

Scotty the cat deserves to be spoiled, payment for keeping the Farms rodent free and safe, enjoyed the video very much, and sometimes working out in the cold like that and accomplishing something it's a very satisfying feeling, much respect from Southwestern Ontario!

[@jlentz1963]

Glad you through in runza, wish we had them in Texas

[@FreedomRock44]

Hahaha Laura when you got back in the trailer from putting the engine on the trailer you could tell your face was cold........You had that cold face talk!!!!!

[@JeffRAllenCH]

Percussive maintenance.

[@mikerobbins5049]

Looking forward to your 2023 adventures..... Happy New year to you, Grant and both your families....

[@robertschauer376]

Happy 2023

[@gnmatsu]

Damn that looks cold! Cool! Fun.

[@compteck7]

Happy Holidays Laura, Grant and families. Glad you folks did take some "me time". That engine you showed, in the shop, with a crack? That's the block, not head. Best to do with that is get a replacement block.

[@rongalligan9324]

Happy New Year. If you need another break bring your sleds up to Minnesota we’ve got plenty snow.

[@billnowlin9148]

The snow is SO pretty! (when viewed on the screen of my computer) I guess it's like the heat in Summertime Texas. You just have to be born to it! Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

[@westrotter7847]

Both of you are like the Perfect team on every project and you are so correct when you said that planting time will be here before you know it !!👍👍

[@MikeWood]

Nice disclaimer at the end. :) And I wish I could find a Carhartt coat like yours. Winter is a bad time to try and find one! :) Happy New Year. :)

[@bretts4343]

You abandoned us! You were gone so long! I counted to forever.. 5 times!!!! -- My dog. :D Glad you enjoyed your time off. Well deserved.

[@alanwilliamson1957]

I really enjoy going along on your farming projects. You 2 work well together. Wish I could spend a week with y'all to play farmer.

[@sethlinalennon]

@Alan Hello how are you doing today Will love to know you if you don’t mind sending me your gmail address so that we can become a good friend some day

[@lynpostlethwait3083]

Very great video for the farm again 👍

[@garykeenan3724]

Hi looks cold there get a BluePrint engine manufactured in Kearney NE save the headache built to last they are really good engines ❤️👍✌️