Tearing Down the Farmall MD - Surprises in the Transmission

[@karenandersen9400]

I love how you talk to your tractor like you talk to your cows and pigs😃

[@joshk.6246]

Oh I got the go handle reference. I too must like watching old things being brought back to life.

[@Tugedhel]

I've seen some people question the time put into rebuilding farm machinery on several tractor videos. I grew up on 400 acres or so that was leased out to cattle and sheep, for the most part, so my 12 to 17 hour days, 6 days a week, were as a paid laborer on another farm in the summers from 8th grade through college. My boss was a fair and hard working man who loved his kids and never had problems with equipment (other than what some bailing wire would take care of until winter and more time to do a real fix). After putting his fields to rest for the winter, he spent each working day going through each piece of equipment making sure everything that could be done was done to ensure long life and reliability. By the time spring came, everything was beautiful and ran smoothly. Each year he seemed to add another thing that he had purchased at a deep discount that would benefit his growing farm. Because of his diligence he continued to purchase and lease more land around him so his hardware needs grew. After getting his current fleet "perfect" he would then dig into the new piece of equipment. Each was normally done by spring. He would sell off his "perfected" smaller or older one and move forward with the larger and/or more modern device. Unlike some neighbors who spent the winters skiing, he invested each day. Work always stopped when his girls showed up and they all learned to have fun turning wrenches and finding the grease points. I've yet to meet a man who had a better relationship with his girls. They spent hours talking in the shop. He also got to know all of their boyfriends as he would hire them because of his "desperate need" for help to get that old thing ready for spring. I've yet to meet a man who knew the boys dating his girls like this man did. He changed the vectors of their lives. Even the ones who did not end up as husbands.

[@sail72]

Awesome truth, I had a similar experience as a teenager in PA. God bless these amazing men!

[@allenbuck5589]

Great story Mine was a ww 2 vet spent many days around him he owned a 160 acre farm hogs and milk cows small dairy operation.

[@joshydarroch]

Interesting and well written story that Ken. Thanks for sharing :)

[@tomesch9150]

Buddy, you talk to your Farmall with the same voice that you talk to your little pigs. This may be my favorite video. Can't wait to see the rest of the transmission. Thank you.

[@andersob215]

"This battery has a Go Handle," Pete with the low key nod to Vice Grip Garage. Awesome!

[@BoxcarJerry]

I admire your ability to take this all a part . I get anxiety just watching 😂. I would forget where it all came from . I can see where these videos can help others working on this type of tractor , and the knowledge you're sharing is great .

[@camicri4263]

As long as you don't end up with spare parts....😅

[@superkitkat83]

My thoughts exactly.

[@KK-dt4gj]

It gets actually pretty easy since most of the parts are big so easy to remeber and you can always take loads of pictures just to be sure.

[@robertmoore6700]

So looking forward to this. What Pete discribies As simple, is very complex to most of us. Let's dig into it Pete. Wrenches at ready!!!!

[@jimcrichton8028]

Such a pleasure to see you relishing getting stuck in to this winters project.

[@randyschultz4549]

Goodluck putting her back together pete!!!!!!😀😀😀😀👌👌👌👌👌

[@bryce_taylor_]

I love this series. it got me to start watching you and I don't regret it whatsoever!

[@chrystalsabin4091]

You're such a handy man to have around. Videos like this are good brain food. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks for sharing. 😊☺

[@ewyler81490]

I never have and probably never will take a tractor apart. But it sure was interesting to watch! Thanks, Pete!

[@kyrasweatt5494]

So cool to watch you work on these tractors. My husband and I just love your channel

[@russellwall1964]

Yay!!! A shop video! I love these, Pete. You just made my day.

[@calendarbumb4037]

Love this video. Papa owned a Skee-ball and Arcade. He taught me (a girl) the mechanics of how skee-ball works. In high school, girls were not allowed to take car mechanics class & I would have loved it. I had to take sewing; which is good knowledge too, but not the same. Lol

[@Cap513]

I Truly Enjoyed it, Pete, took me back to Where it All Started for me watching. I continued to watch you finish the front half of the tractor, then stayed, and have Enjoyed watching the Farm Life Videos ever since. Now A Winter Full of Rebuilding the back half. Cha-Ching

[@pumptruckjim]

This is the only reason to look forward to the start of winter. Merry Christmas to all of your family and viewers.

[@allamerican7830]

Can’t wait to spend the winter with you watching the rebuild. Fun stuff

[@frankdantonio2479]

Vice Grip Garage reference with the go-handle... Love it!

[@triciablasius3521]

You are absolutely right! Winter is good weather for some machinery repairs!

[@bay9876]

Like digging into Farmall history. The disassembly was done more than once in the past by most farmers. The over the winter project.

[@vinylrevolutions9718]

Yes, I enjoyed it thanks. Really looking forward to this workshop series.

[@Marineinftry]

Just stopping by to say, I really do appreciate your videos on the tractor maintenance and rebuilds. You're under no obligation to entertain any of us but I appreciate the fact that you take your time to share this information with us viewers. Even if we don't comment often we do enjoy the content and the education.

[@marklivingston7180]

It's got the "Go Handle," #VGG hilarious

[@glengillis7542]

Great start to a new rebuild. Thanks Pete

[@alexbrown7786]

I recall the problem last year getting the sediment bowl on. I believe this winter series will be very interesting.

[@karenspeer7378]

Thank You, Merry Christmas and God Bless You and Your Family!! 😊❤⚘🎄

[@Rumblestrip]

Rewatching this... I really wish i could reach back in time and tell ya to pull that valve cover... Still cool to rewatch Pete

[@jkel2080]

Love the “Go Handle” reference! Perfect

[@chrisbuckler6777]

What’s the best Christmas present in the world? A broken drum, you just can’t beat it.

[@seanjohnson9262]

Nice video Pete! I liked the Badgers shirt and the nod to VGG with the battery go handle.

[@201roadrage201]

Pete, Vice Grip Garage would be proud of that go handle!

[@richarddpetersen169]

More involved than I remember to disassemble. Good thing for the manual with the breakdown.... ha

[@charlieslorenson1861]

I so enjoy using a torch to get them stubborn dog on nuts and bolts apart my dad taught me that 40 years ago working on outboards and I passed it down to everybody that I know

[@huxleyhornm7405]

Love your “shop” videos. I work on some of my farm equipment at my timber farm, but nothing like you. You have skills, my friend

[@jamesbreault5762]

Good stuff I've driven them never seen the inside of them,looking forward to next video 👍👍👍👍

[@genewileyopa]

Wow, what a job. At least he has video to help remember were some of the pats go back together. I admire Pete's ability's of machanicing. Thanks for sharing. Iowa cares :)

[@davis8045]

Pete, I find your videos to give a feeling i never before felt. Like nostalgia, but with more of entrapment. I dont want you to ever change your ways but to simply understand them. Your videos reflect your attitude towards life, simplisity. From the car you drive, to your outlook on life, you keep the same simple lifestyle. These videos show that you do things the ways they have always been done. You have old solutions to old problems and new problems arnt as a concern. I guess what I am trying to say is that your videos are like the good old days. We love the good old days, but theres a reason were not in them anymore.

[@marcplaisted6511]

The adventures begin Pete. All thought we aren’t there in person, we are in spirit watch your progress. Thank you and Merry Christmas

[@russellarendt5565]

That’s well said.

[@jrengel03]

Eeeeed

[@randymutch4315]

The Tractor Whisperer. 😉 Merry Christmas to you and the family, Pete. 🎅

[@GWBoen]

I have been waiting all year for these videos I’m excited

[@davidhawley3663]

I was waiting for the light to come on as you pulled out the sreering rod. LOL MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU

[@robynwojciechowski3407]

Holy moly Pete! I have anxiety watching you pull her apart and wonder how you’ll get it back together! You are brilliant.

[@howardwilliams6129]

Dear Pete - Thank You for all the videos during the year , every time I’m notified there is a new video to watch it makes my day . I think a lot of your viewers find that it takes them to a different place . Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family ❤️🇨🇦🎅🏻

[@Flippin_Crazy]

Brings back some wonderful memories, Pete. Thank you for sharing.

[@davidcrosby8552]

Oh yes! We waited all year for this. I subscribe to the the Sobkowiak idea that if you expect to fail the first time on a farm project then you won't be too disappointed. If it was all easy it would be boring my friend. Personally I'm trying to get an old GT 3000 garden tractor running for my small orchard. The gas cap broke and was funneling pure refreshing pacific northwest rain into the tank and now the carb is full of some sort of microbrew. Heh. Maybe I'm in the wrong business.

[@larrydavidson3402]

Looking forward to the work you will be doing on the tractor. By spring it will look and run like a new one. Merry Christmas.

[@bobbygibson3586]

I love your videos. Learning the old school mostly forgotten ways of things. I've learned and remembered so much of when I was little. Thanks Mr. Pete.

[@FugateFarms]

I have a great deal of respect for how calm you are with everything you do! I’m generally frustrated by the time I find the tools to start on a job like that!

[@AtomicReverend]

From personal experience here, it helps when you are well organized, have quality tools and you don't need what ever you are working on right away so you can take your time and walk away when something is giving you a fit for the lack of a better word.

[@jimknowlton342]

Pete I’m so pleased you are doing the rear end of the MD, looking forward to this adventure.

[@fbh31118]

I love this time of year! Your repair videos are great.

[@packatk7431]

So glad to see you get back into her after a year break... my OCD wont kick in from watching your videos next year since everything will be that nice bright red.

[@Gardenergal]

I have no interest in vehicle mechanics but, Pete, I absolutely love your car, and especially, your tractor work! Don't listen to the nay sayers. I can't wait for the next one on this beauty.

[@tractorhyatt7044]

I have been enjoying your videos throughout the year. Thank you for inviting us along on your journey at Just A Few Acres Farm. Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🇺🇸🚜👍🎁🎄⛄️

[@robskoglund1032]

I’m in that boat already. I hope you have better luck than I am having. I bought a 41 m and driving home, and finding out that the head was cracked in no. 3 exhaust port. I tore into into it, that turned into “uh-oh” there’s more? Ok then let’s go a bit farther which turned into holy cow, now I have to go farther which turned into a whole lot of expletives and amazement that the tractor even ran decent let alone drove home. Needless to say after a totally complete tear down and end to end top to bottom and side to side overhaul of EVERYTHING! When I get done with it I’ll have a very beautifully restored m and I have added a few goodies too. I wish you better luck 🍀 than I’ve been having and when you are done that you fun with it. May you have a merry Christmas and a happy new year!

[@jeffreyjohnson8212]

Awesome video! Educational…entertaining…. Can’t wait for the split & what you find inside!

[@samanson7463]

Pete, I am not mechanical at all, but I really enjoy watching a skilled pro tacking apart the tractor. I have a new found respect for folks with mechanical skills. Merry Christmas from NJ,

[@matteolaborg]

I knew you could split an old tractor frame like this for maintenance because I've seen them in 2 parts but I've never seen a guy actually do it. Thanks Pete!

[@Noah-qi3ct]

Yes! I love your mechanical videos! Thanks for continuing them Pete😊

[@davidkramer4427]

That's a lot of remembering to where things go back!!

[@Rdrake1413]

Fun fun fun. I've split tractors that have a cab and that's a lot of work. When I worked for John Deere as a mechanic they only paid us 6 hours to split a tractor.

[@sherylcraig4514]

It never ceases to amaze me how you know what each and every do dad on your tractors are. If i took it apart, i'd never remember what went where. I will blame the fact that i don't know as many "groan" jokes as you!!! Keep em coming. Facinating waatching the tractor rebuilds. Wish i knew how to do it. My kind of winter project. Hah. Hi to Ezra!!

[@ihus9950]

👍Happy Holidays to you and your family

[@billrodgers6379]

Keith hope you and your family have very Merry and Enjoyable Christmas. Your videos take me back lots of years .

[@8415326]

Pete I’m so excited to have new videos on the MD. We have a Super MD that my family has had since the late 50s. I have been wanting to get it running and restore and your videos have been so useful and gave me the motivation to get it running and on track to get restored. Keep up the good work

[@vivianzuniga8814]

Wow, you are amazing! It’s truly a gift to be able to do what you do with your tractors. I find it fascinating to watch! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@antoninanderson2015]

U are a smart man....keep the video's coming

[@chrishicks9519]

love the MD, hopefully you dont find any costly repairs.

[@davidwilson9247]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Hilary. Looking forward to 2022. Cordially, OleDave Wilson

[@abergynolwyn4247]

Yes, enjoyed watching the video. Thanks 👽

[@raincoast9010]

I had to laugh when you dropped the fastener, LOL (with you NOT at you). Can't count the number of times i have had to poke around looking for a washer or such that just seemed to disappear after being dropped. It will be exciting to see the tractor back together all overhauled.

[@mohitmorris]

Watching this makes us respect all that goes into getting food to our tables. Thanks for sharing, Pete.

[@kevindickerson8036]

I always enjoy watching-thanks and have a very merry Christmas from Hoboken ga

[@lakehunter48p55]

Ive cleaned rusty gas tanks several times by putting goodly amount of "small" gravel and rolling,shaking around all directions. cleans inside nice and shiny. you will find more holes. ha I would like to see how you reline tank and what you use. thks for videos.

[@darrell3368]

Great shows thanks for sharing and I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Gods blessings for you all

[@samvoelkel2046]

I am looking forward to this series. We had an "M" on our farm when I was young.

[@RatdogDRB]

Good stuff there Pete. Always fun doing the tear-downs. Bagging/cataloging is always a friend you love later. LOL

[@warrenpinney6801]

Pete you and your family have a Merry Christmas.

[@jamesrobinson9304]

It is so much fun to watch you work on your tractors. I guess I'm n armchair mechanic at heart. I always learn something watching you work on the tractors. Merry Christmas to you, Hillary and your family. As always I thank you for your time and your videos.

[@therandomredneck971]

i love how i pay more attention in your videos then in my school... your videos always brighten my day idk what your doing to do that but keep doing it

[@pleasantacreshomestead8817]

Best of luck Pete. I will be anxiously waiting your next video. I just want to say that I absolutely enjoy your videos. I come in from working on my farm and enjoy relaxing in the evenings and watching your videos. I am usually doing about the same type of work as you. Keep on making this awesome content.

[@JetTech1992]

“I don’t think this is going to work, but…” Classic ❤️🎥

[@misterprofessordoctor7390]

Another good video. Thanks Pete . Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Good to see you Pete. Have a good day.

[@1965nighthunter]

Merry Christmas to you and the family hope you all have a great time

[@charlesboston1]

haven't watched this channel in a couple months ( just too busy ).... turned it on today and noticed that someone has been watching vicegrip garage :D

[@jimproud3116]

Yes, I enjoyed the video! What I don't enjoy is all the ads KZbin is now puttng in. Thanks Pete.

[@purplerunner1715]

Merry Christmas to the entire family and everyone else watching

[@thomream1888]

Merry Christmas Pete, Lady H and the fam. And to a better New Year!

[@TheCajunHomestead]

I definitely like your Winter equipment repair videos, mainly because I can relate, I do this year round because I purposely buy and repair old farm equipment. My day day job consist mainly repairing manufacturing shop equipment for a large Aircraft company. Keep up the great videos.

[@wayupnort6271]

I got a big grin on my face when you said “okie doke”. A quintessential Midwestern phrase. It can mean a lot of things including but not limited to, “sounds good” to “looks good” and where I come from in northeast ND it’s most popularly used as the final phrase in ending a phone call or conversation as the precursor to goodbye or see ya later! Still widely and popularly used today! No idea where the origin came from, I’ll have to look it up! Thanks Pete, good stuff!😁

[@douglasbruce1713]

Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

[@lpatters18]

Pete, I hope you remember where everything goes when it is time to put it all back. Love your video. Can't wait 4 the next one

[@josephseverino674]

That tractor reminds me of when i used to work at a chemical plant that made fertilizer, they had two old ford 3500 diesel tractors that i had too separate, it had a tranmission oil leak in the torque coverter the same process, i must say it was a challenge for me because i never did such service on a tractor before, i primarily work on the forklift trucks. If i remember correctly they had 3 cylinder diesel engines and where made in england.What a experience it was LOL .

[@kathrynhelm4176]

It amazes me that I can find this so fascinating when I know nothing about mechanical engines....oh, I’m familiar with the names of parts but have no idea how they work together. Pete, just keep up with these type of videos and maybe I’ll learn something. 😂😝🥰❤️

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Hi Kathryn, I feel I've succeeded if these videos are entertaining (and maybe informative) to folks who aren't interested in or aren't knowledgeable about mechanics. Thanks for watching!

[@donaldwallace7934]

Good morning Pete!! This was a very welcome, and enjoyable start to my Day!! One just never knows what they’ll find opening up something for the first time in years. It will be interesting to see as you go through it!! Have a great day Pete!!

[@michaelburt2233]

Whenever you took the steering wheel off, the same exact thing happened to me whenever I changed the steering wheel on our H tractor. All in good fun…

[@kirkwilson10]

Your tool repertoire is nothing short of amazing! Some of my guys will be watching from home during their Christmas vacation. They just love to watch!

[@lars277]

Merry Christmas Pete, to you and yours. Happy New Year as well.

[@randycharest4507]

I restored a970 Case when I was farming. I used the 970 to swathe alfalfa sedan grass and prairie hay and to rake the different feed.