We've Never Done This BIG BUD Repair Before! *MASSIVE BEARINGS*

[@thomaslongshore1295]

Freeze the cups (race), they'll go in nicely. Warm the cone a little and it'll go right on. JB Weld is outstanding. Well done, carry on.

[@davidcolgan3268]

I was just going to suggest the same.

[@joegucciardi2715]

Ditto

[@briancasey4917]

When I worked in machine shop we had liquid nitrogen and would drop races in momentarily, they'd shrink and bearings would drop right into hub and then warm up and seat perfectly.

[@8squarefeet190]

Yep. Cold is your friend with bearings.... 😃

[@briancasey4917]

@@8squarefeet190 I also drove semi. When I had to do seals on the road with aluminum hubs, I used a propane torch to heat hubs to expand and drop bearings in as I couldn't carry anything that would get cold enough. That also works.

[@terelhutto8604]

As I watched you work and remember how busted your arm was, I am thankful to the doctors who patched you up and to the Lord for your recovery

[@LeeStevens-e1j]

It was the doctors all the way.. no invisible friends aided recovery. Doctors and science.

[@chrisstewart5876]

Hi Leg arms I was a truck mechanic if we had a wheel bearing go on one side we would always pull the other side of to check the bearings on that side as well also we would drop the diff oil and check for contamination I understand it’s a big job but it was always worth it. Love the show

[@erickleven1712]

^^ Bet this happens over the winter.

[@kylebowersox3754]

Told you God would have the 600 flying like a Eagle again!!!! Great work guy's love seeing you brother's fixing stuff!!!! God Bless the Big Bud fleet at Welker Farm's and all of the Welker Farm's Family members!!!!!

[@taztaz6539]

This demonstrates why the Right to Repair your own equipment is a necessity --- nice job sir 😊

[@markreetz1001]

Those are the biggest Timken boxes I've ever seen! I guess i shouldn't be surprised things were that expensive. I don't get seals being as expensive as they are. There's so little to them. Great job Scott and Nick!

[@volvojohn9036]

You have to remember those seals are a very limited production. If they only produced 1,000 seals and most of them sit on the shelf for 50 years they are going to be expensive. If that seal fit all GM v-8 engine rear crankshafts, producing a million of them they would cost $20.00 retail. Most everything produced is economy of scale.

[@PsychoSinterklaas]

vulcanizing isn't cheap

[@Rgj_j]

Might be wise to do the other side too. Maybe during the winter maintenance time?

[@bobbyt2657]

The things that Scott does to keep Welker Farms going !! He is one great guy ... And boo to his brother !!!!

[@jackwillie2729]

The BOO part lol

[@jeffb321]

Proof over engineering is not needed. This is the simplest way a hub has ever been made, yet the most reliable at the same time.

[@jayborchardt4742]

I appreciate you guys. I welded up a broken log splitter today, the scale does not compare, but the feeling of doing the best job you can, with what you have, you cannot put a price on that.

[@mnbednar8071]

Talented mechanics and fabricators. That socket was impressive!

[@allanulen3809]

You guys are truly amazing. Glad to see the big girl out and working.

[@ericlarson3293]

I’ve replaced wheel bearings on my camper when I noticed the bearings starting to fail while repacking. The wheel bearings on the camper are small potatoes compared to those in the Bud. Thankfully you could find bearings/races and seals. Kudos to you for a successful repair. Also always amazed by your incredible talent in building your own socket to install the nuts to get your preload set. A true gift from the Lord our God that has allowed you time and time again to sustain your farm operation. God Bless!

[@rdyardie]

The size of the Big Bud bearings is impressive. Buds are built to take the wear and tear of farming.

[@jerryfischer3988]

Good thing you folks are such good mechanics! 😊

[@tarheelpatch3386]

Don't know how long JB weld has been around but I have used it all my life and I'm 61 , good stuff

[@jayborchardt4742]

I am 47, I remember at NAPA they had a penny sunk into it vertically, I tried my hardest to get that penny out, could not!

[@carlthor91]

Scott, when installing large bearings, a freezer, or Dry Ice, are your best friends. Last time I did bearings that size, was on planetarys that size, in the mines, in the late 70's. Best wishes from the North.

[@wyland86]

To help install new bearings and races I put the bearing assembly on a cookie sheet and put it the oven and heat it up to 250-300deg f. And I place the races in the freezer overnight and that usually helps out a bunch I’m sure there’s better ways but that’s about as cheap and simple as it gets

[@skidoorulz4914]

Told them to freeze the race many times.

[@mseibert3403]

use your welder and run a bead on the inside of old race that will shrink it and tap out easy then the frozen new race will go in easy also some time i know there busy and don't read all comments but this is a great time saver and he would not be fooling with JB weld

[@AvgJoe-xc5hi]

Good job. Pre-oil your bearings, use a #2 non hardening sealeant, and the freezer trick works well. Cheers

[@garyanderson8257]

Nice work loved setting the bearing preload and your resources to learn from us old timer!

[@billlowe4635]

nice tip on the bearing preload. simple but effective

[@allenhrubes8598]

GREETINGS FROM DAWSON COUNTY MONTANA I've actually done the same thing you did when I was farming. Making "sockets" was done on a number of occasions. Well done Leg Arms !!

[@basshunter4144]

When I watch you guys work on these bigger than life machines I understand the weight and size of the parts. I was a service guy for very large hyd hammers 25 ft tall and 6to7 ft under plates in floor on a suspension system, just to remove a motor was a job. Ive made a bunch of sockets some larger thanks for the memories. Be safe stay well God bless until next time

[@deandauner3255]

At one time you told us that a neighbor has a non working proto type Bud that you were going to show us. Is that still possible ? Seeing the Big Buds is exhilarating. Thank you for showing us so many details of the work projects. Also after being in the trucking business for 50 yrs l was curious how the support rods from the radiator to the engine worked out on the new to you Pete

[@bkgaragerestorations]

Thanks for making this video. I haven’t had to do that job yet on my Bud, but it’s good to see how everything goes together.

[@daftDAFdriver]

Great thinking on the making of that huge socket,

[@juslookin313]

Thank you. Another job well done at Welker's Garage and Machine Shop.

[@Ninoy2059]

Nice to see Big Bud back to work. Job well done.

[@davidkimmel5153]

You guys will tackle anything. Great job again. Thanks for sharing this with us

[@adamstinshack]

Scott you are a true farmer/mechanic. It's a joy watching you in the shop.

[@paulsanders1373]

A farm mechanic gotta do what a farm mechanic gotta do to get the job done! LegArms you did a great job!! Nicely done mate!

[@rayanderson4119]

Your knowledge combined with your mechanical wisdom is a beautiful thing to watch. Congratulations on another successful repair!😊

[@AndreZA979]

I like that socket, git r done!

[@Ham68229]

Scott, to make removing those bearing races, just run a weld bead down the center of them all the way around, let cool and they'll pop right out, that weld causes them to shrink when they cool.

[@280813jb]

Re preload we did axle bearings on a 45 HP CIH 495 and the book gave three methods, string around outer axle bolts with 8 lbs weight or 8 oz-inch torque wrench on the axle nut or crushing lead balls under washer on axle nut then torque to 150 ft-lbs, remove lead balls and measure crushed thickness then add appropriate shims to match lead ball crush and re-torque to 150 ft-lbs. We used the string method as I could not locate my inch-ounce torque wrench.

[@larrydavidson3402]

A beautiful job on that home made socket Nick. Nice the see that Big Bud going to work seeding.

[@stuartroland9605]

Great job,saves big dollars when you are able to fix things yourself.🤩👍👍

[@oldironfarming5804]

Probably would be wise to pull it in this winter and check the other 3 corners for bad bearings.

[@mseibert3403]

when removing the race take your mig welder run a bead around the middle inside of the race it will just tap out have the new one froozen and it will tap in easy after the old one comes out keep up the good work we like you repair things when possible then just flip equipment every time

[@MrShanegoldman]

Just an idea but the first time you get to put it to work make sure you have a temperature gun and check the temperature of your axle and planetary hub. You do a great job so should be perfectly fine.

[@StevenHouchin-x1u]

Yea! You are back in business. It was difficult, but you did great!

[@johndandrea8034]

That nut leg arms made was awesome. Yopu really are a smart and skilled guy.

[@SteveNicoson-u1i]

Thanks for an impressive video Scott and Nick. This was an amazing repair job on huge pieces of equipment. Wow. Huge compliment to Scott for his engineering of the bearing replacement process. Hard work with the pieces as big as they are. Thanks to Bob for cleaning all the parts and Nick for lending a helping hand to Scott for the big big heavy pieces of the project. Absolutely brilliant work that you folks do in your own shop to put this equipment back working in the field. A lot of folks would not tackle a project of this size BUT you did and did it masterfully!!!!!!!! My compliments to the Welkers!!!!!!! Glad to see the Big Bud back in the field. Was interesting to see all the pieces go back together. Was quite the process. Nice work Scott!!!!!! You all take care and be safe. Thanks. My blessings to all of you. The Iowa farm boy. Steve. 😊👍👍✅🇺🇸

[@justinschmicker1049]

When we install races on anything steiger related we throw them in the freezer over night and they go in pretty easy

[@watermanone7567]

Good job, question, why can't you install the speedy sleeve right over the wet JB weld before it cures and eliminate the sanding and silicone application? Also, I usually put the race in the freezer or liquid nitrogen and then sometimes they will drop into place without hammering. Thanks for the video.

[@normanmonfort684]

It's amazing watching how yall work on stuff to keep it going just awesome have a blessed day to you guys

[@1murder99]

It is good to have friends with assembly tips.

[@georgew.5639]

Family is everything!!!

[@djmips]

I love farmer fixes!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

What a deal all of that was.....Thank you Scott for taking us along on installing the new bearing on BIG BUD...GOD BLESS Old F-4 pilot Shoe🇺🇸

[@jimvanderlinden7249]

Scott When I would get bearings that size I would run a bead of weld in the center of the race and let it cool. It usually falls out. When the weld cools it contracts the race. Good job.

[@genelegear5418]

I'm surprised you didn't freeze the race.... Good job....😊

[@AdamReeves-bh9us]

Yall do such a great job with your content!!! Thank you!

[@tucobenedicto109]

Timken is the company that makes bearings for the space shuttle mover. I have them in my car too.

[@stevebiddle8912]

Job well done!! You are one talented individual. Have a great week and stay safe.

[@KerboOnYT]

I've worked on semis before and this makes that stuff look like a toy. Nice job!

[@mr19471985]

Great repair and it all fit, those bearings and seals can be a problem but God gave you the fit.

[@lttl858]

Belzona is the right thing for that groove......check it out.

[@CrewGuyPJ]

I worked on an endurance race car that used a wet well rear end. Nice knowing those bearings never go dry, unless the seal fails!

[@todddellapenna9097]

The JB weld is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@JoeDinko]

my 2 cents is place the races in freezer for a few hours before may help shrink them a bit or place in liquid nitrogen

[@davidwpinkston4226]

nick, thanks for cleaning the shop

[@PhilPrater]

Yeah, you guys are way out of my league! I thought a brake job on a 2013 F-250 super duty was a big job. Nice work & video, glad to see some moisture up there.

[@hawks2252]

I don't know Nick, looks like you both both been hitting the weights. both looking jacked.

[@jimmclean160]

Well Scott I'm glad you had Nick's help to do that hub on that big bud something that heavy you always want help because you don't want to have happen what happened prior with the drawbar

[@chrisgossman6512]

I love it when a plan comes together ❤️

[@died4us590]

Nice job Scott, i was noticing you were able to get timken bearings, which are the best. G-d bless.

[@tuberNunya]

Biggest bearing I have ever seen, and I have changed a lot of them. Cool.

[@jamiesuejeffery]

I use an air compressor driven sander all the time. Every time I use it, it sounds like a trip to the dentist.

[@zavyz6364]

Impressive as always

[@digger5858]

Nice fix guys,you guys are good!!!

[@sallydunbar1683]

Nice of Nick to put the broom down and help you for a bit! 😂

[@piperdoug428]

GREAT SCOTT HE'S GOT IT!!!!

[@budlvr]

AWESOME WORK LEG ARMS !

[@johnpourciau1735]

Awesome job buddy. Like that socket you made!!😁👍🙋🏼‍♂️

[@berniestraight126]

Thank god for having the knowledge scott what a thing to be able to do nice

[@rodrobinson3657]

It"s alive!

[@Cougracer67]

Did you allow for the play in the threads of the adjusting nut? When you install the lock nut after setting the preload, the lock nut will push the adjusting nut in slightly (whatever the slop in the threads allows). If the nuts fit loosely on the threads and you have set the preload close to max, when you tighten the lock nut, you may end up with too much preload. While unlikely, it's possible to overload and fatigue the bearing rollers. Recheck preload after lock nut is tight.

[@crossbowhunter9118]

4:48 get some liquid nitrogen put the races in it for a few mins and they will shrink so you can put it in. May also break depends on steel

[@morgansword]

One big bad boy of a tractor for sure

[@robertgraham3368]

Awesome job guys!!

[@wardmartin9854]

Very cool learning stuff like this

[@plowboy7700]

You are setting the bearings by rolling drag. John Deere uses that on a number of different bearing setups. It's a really good way to set preload on taper bearings.

[@klausfrede6085]

Great Job, over the years I learned don't forget the axle Breezer. Cost lasts of seal lecks

[@WelkerFarms]

@@klausfrede6085 that's a great point!

[@jeffvandenberg8422]

Love it. Team work. Great job.

[@XMan-ub8zf]

say it every time scott.....you are skilled brother

[@richardbaker7557]

an easy way to remove the races is to run a small weld bead around the race in the center of the race and it will tap right out........

[@winterhorse290]

GOOD VID! I love these type of how to,’s!

[@toddhightower7694]

Bearing races in freezers works wonders.

[@archuka1]

Good Job guys !!!!!!!!!!

[@steveneal2706]

Great video guys. thank you

[@jamessanchez4411]

You should consider getting you all some headlamps they are. Game changer when working where you need light

[@BillyTheKid689]

Great job Scott. Assume you'll do the other hubs in the winter as a preventative maintenance?

[@arthurjennings5202]

Great content, camera work, and editing.

[@elviejoperro3077]

Good Job guys 👏👏👏👏

[@renegenereux6475]

Impressive work.

[@leonardpeters3266]

YIKES! Nice work men.

[@ourpetpekinducks7123]

I sometimes use dry ice to shrink race

[@jaimelago8941]

Excellent job 👍🏻

[@UncleManuel]

Scott never loses the direction because he always has his bearings straight. 😁🤘