Watch Me Fix This Irrigation Machine

First big pivot repair of the 2024 growing season! In today's video we do a lot of creative problem solving together to start an engine without a battery, move a pivot, change a gearbox, and replace a tire. Come spend a day on the farm with Laura! There is always something to do. Thank you to UMC for sponsoring the channel and especially today's repairs.
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[@darkiee69]

Laura, a suggestion. Get a magnetic tray that you can bring along and attach to the pivot. It can hold all bolts and nuts instead of throwing them on the ground.

[@justbecause9645]

They aren't the smartest farmers, rather buy toys than batteries.

[@amartini51]

She used to use one - I think a viewer mailed it to her - but I haven’t seen it in recent videos. Wonder what happened to it.

[@pkane5472]

@@amartini51 My thought was to back the truck right up to the pivot and use the tail gate to hold all the tools and parts instead of tossing them on the ground. Why walk back and forth when you can have it right next to you!!!

[@cmpphilip]

You know you made your father's day when you called and asked for his advice.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍

[@user-mj2yv5rq6y]

fyi if you put Ant-Seize on all bolt,s they loosen with less problem's

[@mrc8534]

The mounting plate hole for that gear box has a slot for a reason, because they are so heavy you run a bolt half way into the gearbox before you hoist it up and slide that bolt into the slot so it can hang there while you get the rest of the bolts started then tighten as normal leaving the slotted bolt for last. This also works for servicing if you need to move the gearbox a tiny bit without needing to remove it completely. Cheers Laura, Thank You for the Videos.

[@pkane5472]

I saw the same thing the minute they took it off! I think they used that bolt to hang the new gearbox on....

[@mrc8534]

@@pkane5472 Exactly what it's slotted for yes, The things to heavy to hold up and bolt.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@cwonext8037]

I'm not the only one that picked up on the slot and it's purpose. Hope they see this so they know next time

[@v1rotait23]

@@cwonext8037 , me too!

[@Sportinjected919]

Safer to use the closed box end when using a wrench to avoid rounding the nuts/bolt. Great job!!! I hope Grant realizes how special you are, I'm sure he does. And as other said copious amounts of anti seize will help with future removals!

[@darkiee69]

It looked really tight back there, so I don't think there was enough room to get the box end on it.

[@Sportinjected919]

@@darkiee69 👍🏻, it seemed like there was a little room just not enough for a socket. I could be wrong though.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@katreniaclark]

Laura; Pivots make ruts in mud and trees have roots......... Anything that was put together, has to come apart somehow. That has been my motto for 35+ years of repairing stuff. I have watched all your videos and enjoy your whole channel. I sit at home with a back issue that keeps me in a chair.

[@bigjaz8768]

Country girl say rut. And ruf.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Kjellmclean]

@katreniaclark I'm 51 and have been dealing with (30 years) a bad back, multiple surgeries resulting in the bottom 3 levels being fused, a lot of scar tissue and nerve damage causing neverending chronic pain. Up in oregon, my doctor prescribed me oxycodone for pain management for over 20 years. I would only take a couple pills to get through an activity. Averaged 3 pills per day but honestly, I would sometimes take up to 6-8 in one day, depending on the activity, and then have to rest for a few days and not take any pills. I moved down to South Texas 10.5 months ago and they are much more strict with opioids. I established with a new doctor and he referred me to the pain management clinic 30 miles away. They also said they won't prescribe opioids for long-term pain management and recommended an internal pain management delivery system, "pain pump". My original Medicare coverage was lousy and I simply couldn't afford to move forward with any of that. Then I added aarp medicare advantage plan to my medicare coverage on March 1st, 2024 and it covers far more without raising my monthly premium! Here comes my point! 😉 Well, I received the trial medication injection yesterday (04-17-2024) and was absolutely amazed by the results! I was actually out of pain!! I could walk without my 25yr limp, other than my right leg muscles being out of shape, and I stood upright at the sink to wash a few dishes without any back/leg pain or fatigue! I'm scheduled to get the pain pump implant on May 2nd and couldn't be more excited! This procedure is changing my life. I was very close to "the end" just a few days ago but after feeling the relief for several hours while the trial medication was onboard was incredible. I didn't think, after all these years, that I could feel life again without constant pill dosing, which I wouldn't do for obvious addictive risks. Final point, I'm just a regular Joe Blow, former truck driver on social security disability and am actually excited for life again after the implant surgery! I strongly encourage You and anyone else suffering from chronic pain (mine is low-back) to talk with your doctor about Targeted Drug Delivery for Chronic Pain. A couple links from the brochure I received today. medtronic.com/painambassador (chat/question with actual patients with the implant) and medtronic.com/nurse Best of luck and I hope you find relief!! 🙏😊

[@ghostdog662]

Similar to my saying "it wasn't born there"

[@davidanalyst671]

This was a hilarious vid. You guys tryna get that bolt out and calling dad for help was great. Laura getting mad and trying to be nice about it on her channel is so funny.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍

[@HyphenDude]

I have said it before and I will say it again, Gage was definitely a great addition to the team. Hard working young man.

[@kelvinhill9874]

Ah yes. Laura is a true farmer. She picked up the plywood and said, “this is a decent piece of wood, better keep that for later.” That’s definitely something any farmer would say.

[@user-vm3jm9ln3n]

Laura dear, take care of yourself! Don't lift heavy things.Gage is a tough guy. Trust him.

[@davidanalyst671]

its fun watching laura try to lift the heavy tires that are 3 times her size. little girl doesn't have any quit in her!!!

[@kerryminigringo]

Copper paste on those threads will make life so much easier in the future and a small plumbers torch applying heat and WD40 really helps with seized bolts.

[@fidget637]

Hi Laura, you need to take a torch set along with you fixing them pivots, make your life a lot easier!!

[@donc-m4900]

As much as I like that idea, and it would work, they have field fires certain times of the year. Which can be scary.

[@dennislarson4960]

The "smoke-wrench" helps a lot in these pesky situations -- even if just to heat it up and loosen things up a bit. 😁

[@blake86303]

Never Seize is a farmer's friend!!

[@earlbrown]

No kidding. At 26:00 I'm looking at that aluminum coupler with those steel bolts, and wondering how fun it's going to be getting it apart in the future. And that's ignoring they fact they're going to be directly exposed to water for a lot of the time.

[@garyjohnson4458]

Yes add some never seize to the service truck tool box

[@kennyFF033]

I call it Anti-Seize because never is not an option and that stuff nay be very useful, but I assure you that angry seize is nobody's friend. Once you open the bottle and let the genie out, it gets everywhere.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@steven.h0629]

@@kennyFF033 I just had the bottle opened yesterday :-) and it needed a stir! Managed six bolts with almost no casualties. I hear there's a new clear formula I need to look into.

[@wayneday3916]

Laura to keep a shop/work area clean you have to train yourself to put the tool away as soon as you know your done using it.

[@mrc8534]

I Think it's Grant the Battery Robber Baron 😂

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@voxoptimatium9847]

Laura has that work habit down pat. Grant, not so much.

[@EscapeePrisoner]

Nice to see UMC getting some solid exposure there. I didn't really get what they do till this video even though I've been watching for a couple of years.

[@lancmac]

Laura.. here is a helpful hint..... Use anti-seize even if it is not normally required.... You will understand why when you take it off years from now...

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@davemason2066]

Great video Laura! You and Gage are an excellent team! Laura, you are a fantastic “boss lady”! We would all love to work for you!🚜❤

[@zulemavalencia8027]

Thank you for the recent video, your passion and dedication are truly motivating and appreciated.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jeffsiegwart]

That was a fun adventure. Thanks for inviting me along. 🌽🌽🌽

[@amm9613]

One more thing for the pivot truck, magnetic trays for nuts and bolts 😂

[@donc-m4900]

Not sure why they didn't bring it, unless it was being used for other projects.

[@thomasjessop8367]

On the FARM, it is always good to have a pallet of ANY kind of NEW farm parts

[@mynemesisu]

Love you Laura where is the never seize keep up the good work.

[@mrc8534]

Anti Seize is great Stuff, a can of WD-40 is nice to have around at times too 👍 from old rusted nuts & bolts to removing pine pitch/sap from your hands.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@B.O.R.R.]

Always break the bolts loose and tighten them with the box closed end of the wrench, the box open end of the wrench will flex open and round the bolt off. You can double up two wrenches by putting the closed end of one wrench over one side of the open side of the other wrench for more leverage. Good work getting the job done!

[@pauleddy5146]

Hi! Remember your friend leverage? Use him for hidden bolts via an extension pipe Also, use a penetrant spray first before you did the bottom 3. And yes, take the pressure off the final bolt. I usually leave them all in place until the last one is ready to come out. You will learn from experience. An additional thought. If you're taking the drive unit off, break all bolts loose while the rim and tire are on, just like changing a flat on any vehicle. Then jack it up off the ground.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@rawhideadventures9515]

I wouldn't put that tool set back in the fuel trailer for a couple of days. Find another pivot without a battery and leave the tools in place of the battery. That will give Grant something to think about.

[@reneprovencher8395]

Laura, you are like my MeMere born in 1886. She was a pioneer woman from Canada that came to America to help in WW1 and WW2 to work in factories. She could do anything. Carpentry, work on farm stuff , she lived with us in our farm…..ty ma’am fit be great videos!!!! ❤️❤️👍

[@berthongo8531]

Anti-Seize on the threads and always do the hardest bolt first. Have a great day.

[@jamesdennehey1383]

20:40 the fun part is when you realize that after the gear drive is removed and you realize that bolt hole is slotted and that sledge hammer would have been a useful tool again.

[@user-nd7zn6cx3f]

add to your pivot kit: can of penetrating oil, spray or brush-on anti-seize, canvas to put parts and tools on, heavy duty zip-lock for small parts.

[@kimblyelrod7850]

Something to add to your truck for repair....cans of blasting penetrator or WD40....spray it on rusted bolts like that one and it will help it removing. Also a small portable torch would help also. Heating up the bolt helps with breaking loose a bolt like that.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@MrEgigas]

Pretty sure I saw they had WD-40. That stuff is water compared to deep creep, blaster, kroil or other real penetraters. WD-40 is great for the sticky goo from removed stickers though.

[@jamesgaul1022]

I find it amazing how Gage can provide so much support to your and Grant at such a young age.

[@user-bu2qf9cu8q]

laura when you are servicing any machinery carry a pot of grease and dip every bolt in the grease before replacing it , you will not regret doing it when you have to fix it again

[@pauljoseph8338]

Gage has the best job EVER!!!

[@patbrewer4205]

Glad to see tornados missed you guys😊😊😊

[@kimblyelrod7850]

Your dad was correct. A cheater bar works wonders. Add that to the tools in the truck,

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jimtimbers9656]

Rut trench made by tires. Root support for tree

[@reneprovencher8395]

You remind me of Noraly of “Itchy Boots”, she smiles biking through Africa, America, and other countries on a dirt bike. She is also one tough lady like you!!!❤

[@indianbill3123]

really not a valid comparison. Laura Farms makes a huge positive contribution to society…. while Itchy Boots is merely on a perpetual vacation ride based on KZbin contributors.

[@earlribaudo4807]

I like Gage, very good worker. Laura, when trying to break loose a bolt, never use the open end of the wrench, that could and will just round the head of the bolt. Always use the other (box) end of the wrench, should be a six point box end. A twelve point can and will round the head of the bolt off if the bolt is too tight. Very good video, really enjoy watching you, Grant and Gage do the things you do. Take care and have a really great year.

[@dlfabrications]

Maybe use Anti-seize (cooper grease) on nuts, bolts and shafts (couplers)? 🤔🤔 Oh, in tight spaces, you can double up wrenches end to end for extra leverage and use the closed end to prevent rounding off bolt heads and nuts.😁😁

[@lukek3306]

I thought of the doubling up on wrenches too

[@andrewsema359]

What a fun gear change,....🤣 It was super easy.....mmmm. Thanks Laura and crew.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍

[@ploegmanjohn]

4 yrs today you joined KZbin. Thanks for sharing your life with us. ❤

[@brianwaskow5910]

To be extra safe around a pto shaft one would put a guard around it.

[@josephstrickland505]

Bring a small tarp with you. Put it on the ground and put your tool on it. That will keep the dirt out of the tools. Use never seize on the bolts. it will save work later. Keep penetrating oil - WD40 - or similar on your work truck. Then you have it nearby. You are fun to watch. I have learned a lot about farming from your videos

[@elwoodsummersjr596]

You sure are a hard working young lady, great job, I'm sure you would be successful at anything you wanted to do .lots of love from pa ❤❤

[@rickwidmer8942]

As someone who has been wrenching for almost 60 years, I have a few comments on this job… Jump box without battery: The jump box is a battery. I suggest you leave it connected while you are running the engine. It probably won’t make a difference on the pivot, but you should never disconnect the battery on a modern (computerized) vehicle. (It was an old way to test alternators, but can kill the computers in modern vehicles.) Rusty, stuck bolts and nuts: Penetrating oil can make an amazing difference. WD-40 is probably the most popular. PB Blaster is probably better for rusty bolts. Robbie Layton has talked about a new product (Free?) that he gives high praise. The longer it sets the better it works. Keep a can in every vehicle. If you ever find a problem and decide to come back in the morning… spray it down with penetrating oil before you leave. Combination wrenches: Whenever possible use the box end. It spreads the torque to all 6 points on the bolt/nut making it stronger. The open end only acts against two points making it much easier to round off the head.

[@glennreddick2180]

I like your channel and learn with you. You do not need to use the shinny new silver sockets on your impact. They are not rated for impact use. Go out and get you a nice set of impact rated sockets.

[@caseyfiedler2848]

Always use the box end of the wrench it's the safest way to work. Great video and great job. Gage is a great hand. Enjoy all of your videos.

[@corneliusconijn881]

I think its been mentioned, its a hanger slot, bolt doesn't need to be completely removed, just loosened. Its that awesome hindsight part of a project...

[@gregedmand9939]

A tip for replacing bolts on equipment used in wet work: be sure to use an anti-sieze compound when installing new bolts!

[@user-ut3rh3bz5d]

I am from and live in Des Moines. Iowa is farm state too. It is great to see what happens on a farm and the good people working it. Thanks. I have lived in Los Angeles, Chicago, St. Louis, etc., and the small to medium Midwest cities are great places to live a nice life.

[@ogarvin7064]

Need a canvas tie-around-your-waist nail bag from your local lumber yard to drop nuts, bolts and sockets into while in the field. Can't work without one!

[@v1rotait23]

It also keeps the nuts out of the dirt where it gets into and clogs all the screw threads with abrasive grit! You also don't lose all the bits and pieces which slows down your progress!

[@bunkhouse716]

** Insert unsolicited advice here. ** 😉 Thanks for putting out a video with planting season gearing up. 🚜 🚜 🚜 Keep up the great work!

[@jamesmatthews1010]

Great job, Laura! So fun watching you and Gage working this out. And of course, it is always great to hear from Dad!

[@Sue-zf5uu]

Back in the 1990's, we were pulling flatbed for Hunt Transportation out of Omaha. We hauled a complete sprayer, pivot and all, from nebraska over the mountains into Tennessee. That load shifted and slid so much we vowed never to haul another one without a sided flat bed. They have unpteen dozen parts lol.

[@1lilfarm]

Whenever possible always use the box end of the wrench for tightening and breaking loose a bolt. Open end tends to spread, slip and round off the bolts or nuts. Smart move using the telehandler. 👍👍👍 Is Grant really the culprit for the missing battery??? Remember innocent until proven guilty. 😂😂😂

[@wayneweis653]

Try using the box end of the wrench to get the bolt loose. Then put another wrench on the end of the first wrench.

[@darkiee69]

I think it was too tight back there to get the box end on the bolt.

[@caseyl9906]

❤ANTI SIEZE❤ was a must growing up on our grain farm in fairly dry North Central Montana. It was used on lug nuts, bolted connections of all kinds, pulleys/pulley shafts, couplers like yours, literally any kind of "mating" surfaces that had potential to oxidize and fuse together like your tire rims to the gear box. About the only thing that we didn't use on might have been the bolts that attached the "duckfoot shovels" on the shanks of the plows we used back in the day before no tillage methods came along as they were replaced a few times a year. I can only imagine the kind of environment that those pivot components have to go through.😱 One last resort for a lot of those ENIGMAS😉 would be to have and know how to use a cutting torch setup on your rig. A little bit of heat can help to remove stuck nuts/bolts and if all else fails you can just cut it off and replace it.😃 On the other side of the spectrum a crucial thing we used were the ❤Loctite❤ products. If you had a bolt that needed to stay put but still be easy enough to get out when needed: use the Blue Loctite. When the bolt was "supposed to stay there forever": use the Red Loctite😃 Last thoughts: box end wrenches, ratchet wrench, or socket and always have a cheater pipe or know how to use 2 combination end wrenches together to get more leverage.😃

[@asaine]

I think that you found a "gem" in hiring Gage... He is a natural fit with you and Grant.

[@larrycranford7141]

Something I don't see on your videos is oiling or anti-seize lubricant on all nuts and bolts before you tighten them. That applies to everything with threads. Cleaning all threads with a wire brush before lubricating is also a good habit to get into. Love your show!

[@MikeWood]

Grant needs a shirt that says "Battery Bandit!" on it.

[@michaelwasson5490]

I am not a farmer but love watching your videos and learn something new with each one. Have a good season and grow lots of crops.

[@jamied.2734]

Pepper needs her own youtube channel. lol

[@michaeldye4318]

Laura, most engines with alternators (if not all) do require a battery connected to work. The battery provides a forward bias to the diodes in the alternator so that they can work properly for the alternator to provide the proper DC power for the engine. There are certainly other setups that don't need a battery once started but they are rare for large engines.

[@russellbowman8051]

Thank You Laura! I Appreciate All You Do To Make It Possible For Us All To Join In Your Day!! Keep Smiling On!! 😅👍👊❤️

[@jeffreybangs3740]

Never Sieze when it goes together and Kroil for rust siezed nuts and bolts.

[@MRBLACK947]

You show me a spotless shop and I'll show you a shop where nothing gets done! Can't wait to see more of Grant's Jeep!

[@johnensminger7675]

Hey....great to see you guys again!! Hope you get over your congestion soon!! Thanks for sharing your life with us and your ideas!!😊 Love the channel!❤

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Good job team!! C ya on the next video! Thanks for sharing!! 🤙🧙‍♂️🐺👍

[@anton4video]

One method of loosening stuck bolts is to use an impact drill. Take a pointed chisel and remove the tip. Press the tip against what you want to loosen, preferably so that it receives the pressure in the direction of loosening. Works surprisingly well and does little damage.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@thalo215]

Personal opinion but I find the pivot videos fun to watch because we have very few of them where I am and seeing how they work or are supposed to work is quite educational.

[@TinMan1954]

There’s a saying: Find something you love to do and you’ll never work another day in your life. You and Grant prove that to be true.

[@Laser3303]

Laura, always use the box end of a wrench on stuck bolts/nuts, to keep from rounding-off the head. Also the open end can bend or break if too much torque, or ruin the head of the bolt/nut, because there is only 2 points of contact on the bolt/nut. Also, WD40 is your friend on almost every stuck bolt.

[@n6st]

I hope you didn't forget to add oil to the new gear box.All repairs involve some sort of creativity, especially with corroded parts. Good job!

[@cedricbroussard8738]

Laura and Gage, y'all are killing it! Y'all work so well together! Keep up the hard work 💪

[@johnholzhey8149]

Congratulations. Nebraska spring congestion. I'm not alone. When using a wrench in a confines place, use the box end, Then use a helper bar. As an old retired mechanic, you're making me nervous.

[@rickdean5209]

Good job you guys.

[@davidmiller6010]

When removing stubborn bolts/nuts, and you need a combo wrench, always use the box end wherever possible. Slips less, locks on and more forgiving if you need to slide a pipe over it for more leverage. Don't be afraid to spray some panther piss on the threads. PB Blaster, Kroil, Marvel, CRC56 helps alot. Also, speaking of threads, the most surefire way to be your own best friend is to put a dab of Never Seeze on your threads anytime you don't need threadlocker. Judging by your operation, you should probably invest in a case, and put a can in every toolbox, work location and vehicle. Then in the future, when you need to remove that bold or lugnut, you'll be thanking yourself that you used Never Seeze the last time you were in there. Make it a habit- you'll be glad you did. Only takes a few seconds. Thanks for sharing, and I'll watch for the next one!

[@richfiryn]

The cool thing is that each job offers the opportunity to learn, which you both did. Now you'll both know how to do it and someday pass that on as your dad did for you.

[@ld5714]

Good morning Sunshine! Your congestion cleared up as the day went on which was good to see. Other than the stuborn bolt that was difficult to get to the day went pretty smoothly. You should keep some Kroil penetrating oil or PB Blaster in the service truck. Both work very well and would likely have loosened that bolt for you. Have a great week. Larry, Central Valley, Ca.

[@misterj597]

Dad’s are the best aren’t they Laura. I ask mine for help a lot

[@Dale-ko9kc]

This was actually Good. Thank you for the ride along. Dads are the best, for sure.

[@TheDogsBox]

Pivot season is here!!! WOOT!

[@johnensminger7675]

Dream work makes the Team work!😊

[@iamnevrhere6244]

Love your videos! Always glad to see the next one.

[@bobbolieu9013]

There are two different ends on the wrenches that you were using. They are called Combination Wrenches. The end the is open and looks like a fork is called the Open End. The closed end is called the Box End. The Open End is meant to be used after the bolt or nut has been broken loose the speed up the removal of the bolt/nut. Beind "open" it is also a bit springy, which when turned on hard enough will allow the wrench to slip and round off the corners of the bolt/nut. The Box End is meant to be used the fully tighten the bolt/nut, as well as to "break loose" the bolt/nut. Then it is much easier to use cheater bars and extensions to apply extra force without the wrench end "springing" open and rounding the bolt head. I also highly suggest using anti-seize on the knuckle tube/shaft connections and the nuts and botls. It will help tremendously with any service work in the days ahead. I know, that stuff is nasty and gets everywhere. I would rather deal with a little silver goo now than a whole lot of stuck stuff months later. The nuce thing is that a tiny bit goes a very long way. Most of us put way too much on the first hundred times that we use it. One quick swipe of the brush that is made into the lid of the bottle only half way round the bolt is plenty. Then on the coupler half shells a small swipe down each face and those couplers will almost fall off. I know, I am probably the hundredth person to tell us this in this video. But hey, if it works it's worth repeating, better yet saving time.

[@Agriculturespotter]

Really nice video Laura! Greetings!

[@davidmahoy4478]

Good job girl!!

[@VinnyV911GT3]

So fun to see how far along Gage has come! He has come along way from when he started. A true Team player! Besides the fact he has some really great people to work with! All your content is so fun to watch and follow along with. Plus you all get some very helpful mechanical/ag comments from people with real world experiences. Blessings to you and your whole family. And those who help keep the farm running! 🤗🙏

[@user-nr3wb5ue8k]

Pivot motors and pumps all the other heavy stuff you lift also keeps you in touch with the chiropractor, too! CORRECTION Laura! YOU are a journeyman farmer! Your Dad is a PROFESSIONAL!!

[@user-um3zb7po9v]

Love watching your videos. You are doing such a good job on the farm being a young lady. Plus I am a proud Nebraskan, and having grown up in and around farming I love seeing what is going on today since I was a kid on the farm back in the 50s.

[@ericfemrite7652]

Please make sure your chrome sockets are Impact rated. Stay safe y’all!

[@user-nx9gq9nt1y]

Don’t pay any attention to people telling you how to speak, you’re saying every word perfectly 👍

[@mwilhelmindetroit]

It's wonderful to get a close-up look at those pivots. Right down to the gearbox level. Truly wonderful how the technology advances so rapidly that at knuckle from a few years ago is noticeably less user friendly. There are many inputs to agriculture that we "consumers" don't get to see, unless we look closely at a producer. We are so happy to have found your channel to get an inside look at the sector of our economy that provides us with so many blessings. Thank you. (And really enjoyed Gage's part in this one!)

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Excellent! Hint If you're attempting to loosen a really tight fastener, the closed or box end will be stronger than the open end. Gage is a valuable employee!

[@lylewiese847]

As has been mentioned use anti-seize when installing the bolts and soak them with penetrating oil when loosening them. The anti-seize is essential in the wet environment of the pivot. I built Ag pumps for a living and every bolt was coated with anti-seize during the assembly process.

[@v1rotait23]

Hi Laura and Gage, it's a tree root as in toot and loot, but then most New Zealander's English pronunciation originates from Great Britain. That last tight bolt was in a slot, which is there to allow you to hang the gearbox onto the pivot wheel mount first, by its loose bolt, taking all the weight of the gearbox. This then allows you to then orientate the gearbox more easily without straining yourself so the other through bolts can then be inserted through their holes without hardwork holding it all up! Use lots of "never seize"! I know the nearby field from spotting that 1500ft communications tower in the background (I'm a radio engineer so I always see any kind of tower or mast! 😁 You are a wonderful instructor and speaker Laura! I enjoy every one of your videos! I'm looking forward to the planter machinery coming out soon! Hi Pepper! 😁❤🐈‍⬛

[@adrianchristopher5867]

Hey, thanks for the very authentic vlog. Nice to see how you work around speed-bumps. It made for a riveting video!

[@cornflake73]

wonderful job fixing that gearbox which wasn't easy. Sure do like that new coupler much easier to put on. The tire is not too good of shape but that four tire lift works good for lifting the frame of water sprayer.

[@Russv2]

A clean shop is an unused shop. Always make sure your shop is dirty. It means stuff is going on! 🙂 Love the chit chat between you and Gabe over "Enigma". Thanks for not cutting that out and for the LauraDad conversation. Fun and beautiful moments! I miss seeing you and your dad working and having fun together as often.

[@lowemanbaits959]

You have the most generous smile I've seen in a while. Bless you!

[@MultiVitro]

Hello from The Netherlands 🇳🇱