Stupid Broken John Deere! This time is Wasn't My fault!

[@deerejohn6074]

Park ur tractors inside!!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

shew.....both are inside now, may just have to dedicate on area of the shop to the machines

[@toddpacheco4748]

Josh,you already know that there’s never a dull moment on the farm just when you think you have fixed a problem another happens par for the course right Josh 😮😊❤

[@Esteban_Herrera]

Great Video Mr. Stoney. I'm kicking back watching you on the big screen from my recliner. What you said about cleaning the battery terminals is correct. It is more than cleaning its bonding. You got crap between the clamp and the post and it is causing resistance. Gotta pull off the clamp and clean the clamp and post as you described. Antifreeze does taste sweet, good stuff. It not only lubes stuff but is semi self sealing. As it leaks it forms crystals when hits the air and evaporates. This allows minor leaks to be spotted early before they become major. I think that spot on the belt you are looking at is just dried antifreeze. The best way to clean off antifreeze is soapy water. Brake clean is for cleaning oils not water soluables.

[@scottsmith6846]

Hey Josh thank you for the video and that's crazy how much they want for a belt woo

[@allenburns3177]

Josh I have had to replace the ignition switches on my 1992 New Holland and 2002 Kubota. Same Problem that the switch is very loose in the hole. Having installed hundreds of key switches in elevator car stations where I had to make a new hole. Or install a new switch in an existing hole. Would find sometimes who ever installed it drilled a round hole. They should have used a D shaped knock out. So Using a serrated tang washer and some two part JB weld around the switch on the back side. I could fix a loose fit on a key switch. That D shaped knock out is awful expensive but can be found at McMaster Carr. Few would use it enough to warrant buying it. The serrated tang washers any locksmith should carry.

[@carolyngaulin8297]

That call procrastination I do it all the time !

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol...I'm doing it right now!!

[@farmerdan6893]

Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. You won today

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

no doubt!

[@TheDutchGambit]

Another great farm fix production, tighten it up and keep an eye on it. Love it, that's the way I do it. 🤓

[@Jblaylock777]

Man I relate to this video so much, it breaks my heart to see nice equipment sitting outside. I have the same problem you have I need more space! No matter how big you build a shop it’s never big enough. Hopefully you can build an equipment building next to the mega shop for good out of the weather storage. You need your shop space for working on projects and building that living quarters. Anything of value needs a roof over it and walls. Taking care of stuff is so expensive but not taking care of them is even more expensive. Also this is a prime example of why I work on all my stuff myself. It gets overwhelming at times keeping up with maintenance and all but at least it’s done right. Love the channel *Wooo!*

[@2002dkallam]

I see an equipment pole barn in the near future. 😎

[@fricknjeep]

hi there guess it was your turn for Murphy to show up . good show .best to all john

[@jesseatthreelittlegoatshom9681]

If you haven't noticed, one project turns into several projects on the homestead.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

always does!

[@lttl858]

Always check the easiest thing FIRST......and you knew that there was a battery drain in the system. John Deere StrongBox batteries are Great, but are expensive. Deka makes good batteries at a reasonable price, and you can order them from Lowes.

[@karlnitz1126]

Pro tip... use Comet cleanser to deglaze the belts and pulley's will keep it from squeaking.

[@mymustangs]

When you started I was thinking rusty ground.

[@dennissweeney7743]

Nothing runs like a deer,when they run!

[@davidmack8813]

Josh there is a spray *dressing * for belts it may clean up and cause good pully to belt traction try to get some from NAPA & you might remove any slip on your belt . Good luck David

[@tcmits3699]

They should've given back the old switch

[@TheMrBenjaminz]

Like anything, the more you look, the more you find when it comes to maintaining your equipment. 100% agree though, $300 v belt... aint no way!

[@PatrioticRottweiler]

We use Trac 4 as a gps tracker on our church mower and it too eats the battery. We even have a solar battery maintainer but the battery still dies. The gps has paid for its self as the mower was stolen and they caught the guy red handed and we got the mower back and him in jail.

[@jerryhubbard4461]

Here is a tried and true tip to protect any battery from corrosion. Corrosion is caused from evaporation of the electrolyte around the terminals. If you take two part epoxy and seal the area around the lead post as it goes into the battery, you will never have corrosion on the terminals. The crap you spray on the terminals or grease dabbed all over the terminals will in time dry out. The epoxy method works. When you ride a motorcycle and in the past the old batteries were bad about acid on the pain, you learn how to stop that problem.

[@JonBruner-p7x]

I use Vaseline.

[@Esteban_Herrera]

@@JonBruner-p7x 😲

[@jerryhubbard4461]

@@Esteban_Herrera Scary thought

[@JonBruner-p7x]

@@jerryhubbard4461 ...beats using a corn cob without Vaseline.

[@JimMiller-y9n]

Josh, I have almost the same tractor, 5303 with the JD backhoe. I made some some u-shaped pieces that keep the bucket from drifting and a chain between the stabilizers to keep them from drifting. I love this tractor. I love your channel!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

this one has pins...but my dumb butt didn't put them in place lol

[@russellsmith3825]

Mount a solar battery maintainer on the hood or canopy

[@davekoch1184]

I've had 2 red top Optima batteries in my John Deere 2150 for over 15 years. I have 2 Optimas in my Super Duty for about 3 years. I had to sand and repaint the battery clamps because of the OEM lead acid batteries. No corrosion with the Optimas.

[@hosocat1410]

The most important accessory for the owner of a modern tractor is a trailer. So you can get the POS to the dealer for expensive repairs.

[@essickfarms7585]

Would a battery cut off switch work. I put one on my older Massey Ferguson the battery kept dying and now I don’t have any trouble with it.

[@larrylane6512]

I would call NAPA or local parts store see if they can cross reference it 320 is nuts for a belt Love the content Josh nice to see Buddy too

[@THETATERGUNSHOOTER]

Josh go to rockingham battery supply just down 220. Reasonable and can get anything you’d want.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep...used to go back when it was Williams battery...I dont' go anymore...after multiple failed batteries I just don't get them their anymore. NAPA is my go too now. I want to support local businesses...and they've always stood by their batteries...but I just havn't had good luck with the Re pops

[@volvojohn9036]

Had a friend that joined the VW AIR COOLED CLUB. They had members that would take a $3.50 set of points out of the distributor, FILE THEM , put them back in the distributor and set the dwell and timing. I THINK A LOT OF YOU WERE MEMBERS.

[@millerbification]

The best battery that’s lasted me is a optima yellow top from 2013 387$ from autozone here in Gallatin TN 30mins from Nashville Tennessee and got it in my wife’s jeep wrangler TJ now still turning over engines today sealed gel battery best one I have ever had

[@jerrycampbell6181]

Josh , old timers would put bar soap on the belts! Cheaper than belt dressing . Just a thought ! Will be hard to apply while running through and dangerous IDK !

[@JonBruner-p7x]

A great soliloquy with steel and plastic props. I don't feel like the Lone Stranger. Best regards to your efforts .

[@davebarnes9099]

The more equipment you have the more maintenance it never stops for a John Deere mechanic to put the wrong key switch in is crazy they have everything at their disposal

[@ShainCaldwell]

Watches and wedding rings

[@electrohacker]

throw some anti corrosive on the terminals and some thick oil on the hold down bracket

[@TINMANOUTCAST]

You know you’ll be on the back 40 when that belt breaks

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I know right!!!

[@PatrioticRottweiler]

Last year I had to replace the key ignition switch on both of my 2006 Kubota L2800 and my 1986 Ford 1910 tractors. I’ve never had to replace a key switch before and they both went bad at the same time…..

[@mikematheny1778]

Deka batteries

[@rayclark8920]

They probably used a universal key switch for it not even the original John Deere parts. Not uncommon note put you a washer of some sort on the front side where it will tighten up better or on the backside whichever way you can get a washer in there to thicken it up it will tighten up with the washer.

[@jalopyjoe4483]

Was hear. Woooo

[@kathrynbraun2073]

Git ‘er done! 😉

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

we have the 5205 with the johndeer back hoe. It does good. the battery we used beleave it or not was the max life fro walmart. over 5 years old. the darn thing is still doing good. I replaced our switch twice and both time the switch was loose fitting like yours. i used two plastic washers. seems to be doing just fine. 2800 hrs on ours. clutch time soon. not looking forward to that. as for the battery clamps, they suck. I loosened ours up and put a scree in the gap and tightened it. that was two years ago. seems to have fixed it. I have a set of lines running up front as well for the snow plow and blower. I need to get the skid steer buck adapter so i can use the bobcat graple.

[@leecarroll1817]

If ya keep your high dollar equipment in your garage you don't need security system or not so much. High dollar stuff inside, Junk outside or as you wish.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

ain't nothing to break a door glass my friend....and we have plenty of rocks lol

[@ShortbusMooner]

Maybe tarp them, if you can't put them in the garage? 🤔

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Pretty sure I'll be putting up a dedicated tractor shed soon

[@ShortbusMooner]

Good investment! 😉👍

[@gregorymackinnon7537]

Josh, keep the best battery you can find in the JD. We have a 5045, and the poor-quality battery killed the starter. JD's price on the starter was $900 CND. Got a new after market for $350 including freight.

[@briangrammer898]

❤❤VIDEO ❤❤

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Brain...thanks so much for being a channel member! Hope ya enjoy getting to access to this kinda content a day early! Josh

[@rayclark8920]

If that antifreeze leak is getting on that belt there is your problem fix that leak you’ll fix that squeak.

[@CliffordHenley]

Spray washer fluid on that belt it will probably quit slipping

[@BuggsK100RS]

Possible that the switch is no-longer available and the "correct" replacement is just different enough to give you trouble.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Could be...or the wrong switch was installed....either way we got her all fixed up

[@austinmead1750]

What brand rear rack is on your atv?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

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[@RobertBancroft-fo8bz]

I'll bet if you order the correct replacement switch, you'll find you'll get the same thing! Welcome to trying to make a repair with will fit parts. It's very frustrating for a mechanic trying to satisfy a boss and a customer!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

i hear ya buddy....I will say this....boss don't matter if the customer doesn't get the right end product. Too bad the guy that catches it from all ends is the mechanic! We got it working....but that switch is right out of the CHIYNA catalog....and it's already not working very good...quality these days is just getting worse and worse in this throw away world!

[@Esteban_Herrera]

The best battery isn't just a favored brand. It's what is recommended by the specifications of the vehicle's manufacturer. Some will say get the highest Cold Cranking Amps. The vendors use CCA to sell batteries. What about Reserve Capacity? Oh there is so much more! Recently I went to a major auto parts store to get a battery for my 5.7 Tundra. The guy told me it was $192 dollars. I asked about the warranty and he boasted 2 years. I said "no way". I informed him my Bosch battery lasted well over 5 years. I called the Toyota Dealer. They quoted $150 and offered a 7 year warranty. I bought it. The Bosch battery was heavy, but I think the Toyota True Start was much heavier. It didn't have a handle making it a pain to install and come to think of it harder to steal. I threw it on a 10 Amp charger to fully charge it. It took awhile. My truck seems so much peppier and smoother running. It's like all the electronics are happier including the transmission.

[@DuncanPhyfe]

Korean BBQ - hopefully, from a local shop?

[@juanreyes-bn6zu]

I use odyssey batteries whenever I need to replace any of my batteries ford pickup ford excursion Western Star semi truck also have have one on my backup generator better than optima battery since they are now made in Mexico they are no better cheep parts store battery

[@ClickinChicken]

interesting the anti freeze was rotting your alt belt.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yeah...I'm not sure what was going on there....I ran the machine again and the belt isn't squeaking...no more leaks either! Thank goodness!

[@richardrubert1359]

I have a ten year old 5075 with over 2500 hours and has run like a champ. Sorry you got a had one. My dealer out here is great.

[@Bayoucityconstruction]

Just over two years 5075 e been good so far getting 300 hours between Regen cycles. 750 hours.

[@James_Innes]

Is there a header tank for the coolant on that Gehl? Just wondering how much had leaked out. Also try wrapping the JD ignition switch in tape or make a card shim to stop it spinning in the hole. I musta had some of your dogs special pills, I'm sure I saw a tub 'o towels running around the place

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol

[@georgep2428]

Batteries today are junk. Not made to last.

[@JuneSmith-pk4zc]

Invest in a equipment shed lean to and park all that expensive equipment in it.

[@RichardMixon-m2g]

Interstate batterys

[@mikek1090]

So many tous and no place to put them.

[@CliftonLehman]

Walmart battery that's what I like

[@jonsmith497]

Best battery is Costco or Walmart.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

the "never start" from WalMart? lol

[@jonsmith497]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmerwatch Project Farm run tests, see for your self.

[@roberto.peterson9917]

no jewelry of any kind no ring watches or necklaces

[@billydeesullivan537]

You can't trust a dealership at all. Always double-check their work if possible. On another note, I wouldn't own a JD manufactured after the 1970s. The company as a whole is now predatory.

[@roberto.peterson9917]

don't mean to be a safety Nancy But know personally a person who worked his backhoe levers from the ground and crushed himself spent long long time in recovery and still not walking with out support assistance from cane or wheel chair

[@frankwrogg2515]

At 26:38 there is a flash, what is that about? I would say a short, but know nothing about these.

[@WeSRT4]

Mahindra?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

nope...not this guy

[@JohnTalbot-k6xi]

A+ Good to see Up-Keep and All the Time to Do it

[@James-bd9vu]

Wear a head mlke so we can hear you better. Please

[@randyakins967]

Interstate Batteries to me are the best

[@micamp45hc99]

Had a 2000 JD4200 loaded out - all bells and whistles. Built in Augusta GA (Yanmar diesel). I wanted to love that tractor, it just never worked right. Then, bucket cylinder went down less than 30 days out of warranty. JD absolutely refused help me out. That's when I threw in the towel. I've spent a LOT of money on tractors over the years now, and nothing green. RIP JD. You get what ya got coming to you.

[@JAKE3914]

Josh, be glad your JD is OLD....that means YOU can work on it!!! STUPID new equipment won't let the OWNER work on their own equipment!!

[@jamesweaver9636]

Wtf, you’re a nurse and tasting antifreeze? Again, wtf?

[@Joe-Mamasixtyninefourtwenty]

I like interstate batteries myself. I still have the oem battery in my 2010 5075E. I have no idea how it has made it this long but im not complaining. Once it fails I will buy a big ole interstate, as big as i can fit under the hood without obstucting the radiator and it will go into a custom made battery tray to keep it from flopping around. Just my .02

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yeah....that's how they're made....some folks get lucky!

[@harrye.stoops8333]

In this one video you blame fourteen problems on fourteen other people - never yourself. You're such a victim!! You even blamed the corrosion on the battery tray on the lime truck!!! C'com Josh!!!!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

buddy....things don't just break themselves.....cause and effect. I didn't install the battery....connection failed, I didn't install the switch....loose and working poorly......I didn't spread the lime.....Lime truck would start the darn spreader before they pulled into the pasture lol...you should see the pile of lime at the other gate....I'll bet there's 1000 lbs of lime outside the gate. My brother....if folks use common sense and considered what the next guy might have to deal with....then most of these problems would totally be avoided. I think ahead....to the next guy, next year or next time I might have to use or work on something. It's common sense in my book....and the lack of common sense in this world is destructive. If the lime truck started slinging lime in the pasture...it wouldn't be all over the tractor, if the fella that installed the battery would have tightened in right and put some anti corrosive on the battery....the tractor would have started.....if the guy that put in the switch didn't slap any old switch in there....I wouldn't be fixing it. It's called intellect, pride and common sense my brother.....and often times we both probably run into preventable problems, had the person before us used intellect, pride and common sense. Just like yesterday's vid fixing the sawmill....if I'd used common sense I wouldn't have ruined the electric motor....we all screw up. Just makes for good videos right? lol

[@carlkidder7522]

InterState Batteries

[@petermavus4131]

Nothing runs like a Deere unless the owner ignores maintenance

[@ajlewis9454]

Leaving any equipment outside is just asking for problems

[@rayclark8920]

They probably used a universal key switch for it not even the original John Deere parts. Not uncommon note put you a washer of some sort on the front side where it will tighten up better or on the backside whichever way you can get a washer in there to thicken it up it will tighten up with the washer.