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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!!!

[@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

[@taztaz6539]

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

[@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

[@rdyardie]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@allanulen3809]

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

[@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.

[@jerryfischer3988]

Good thing you folks are such good mechanics! 😊

[@mnbednar8071]

Talented mechanics and fabricators. That socket was impressive!

[@Rgj_j]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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 !!

[@AndreZA979]

I like that socket, git r done!

[@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

[@daftDAFdriver]

Great thinking on the making of that huge socket,

[@Ninoy2059]

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

[@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.

[@stuartroland9605]

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

[@juslookin313]

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

[@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.

[@adamstinshack]

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

[@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.

[@davidkimmel5153]

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

[@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!

[@larrydavidson3402]

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

[@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

[@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🇺🇸

[@georgew.5639]

Family is everything!!!

[@djmips]

I love farmer fixes!

[@1murder99]

It is good to have friends with assembly tips.

[@justinschmicker1049]

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

[@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. 😊👍👍✅🇺🇸

[@oldironfarming5804]

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

[@rayanderson4119]

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

[@johndandrea8034]

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

[@flyboy6876]

used many cans of brake cleaner but never actually on brakes

[@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

[@tucobenedicto109]

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

[@StevenHouchin-x1u]

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

[@eddiebaughman2809]

Massive bearings good thing they are Timken. Massive steel. No wonder they are called Big Bud

[@AdamReeves-bh9us]

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

[@jamiesuejeffery]

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

[@lttl858]

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

[@mr19471985]

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

[@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!

[@genelegear5418]

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

[@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

[@zavyz6364]

Impressive as always

[@piperdoug428]

GREAT SCOTT HE'S GOT IT!!!!

[@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.

[@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

[@hawks2252]

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

[@davidwpinkston4226]

nick, thanks for cleaning the shop

[@normanmonfort684]

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

[@died4us590]

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

[@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.

[@robertgraham3368]

Awesome job guys!!

[@rodrobinson3657]

It"s alive!

[@tuberNunya]

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

[@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........

[@digger5858]

Nice fix guys,you guys are good!!!

[@toddhightower7694]

Bearing races in freezers works wonders.

[@chrisgossman6512]

I love it when a plan comes together ❤️

[@sallydunbar1683]

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

[@KerboOnYT]

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

[@jeffvandenberg8422]

Love it. Team work. Great job.

[@morgansword]

One big bad boy of a tractor for sure

[@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.

[@donharper7759]

Lifting that wheel hub is why most farmers when they get long in the tooth walk all bent over and crooked😂

[@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.

[@wardmartin9854]

Very cool learning stuff like this

[@stevebiddle8912]

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

[@ianmckay1780]

Nice work Scott. The seal will 99/100 go in with not much force, compared to the inner race,'cos it's not solid like the race (It bends)! That is why it went in easily. Nothing complicated, just simple physics. The smaller the seal the harder it will become! Just from years of experience! Thanks for the video, from UK.

[@judashrout4791]

Love those Big Buds

[@berniestraight126]

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

[@elviejoperro3077]

Good Job guys 👏👏👏👏

[@todddellapenna9097]

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

[@winterhorse290]

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

[@archuka1]

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

[@jaimelago8941]

Excellent job 👍🏻

[@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.

[@DonVDBorgh]

That was Intresting to see 👍👍

[@renegenereux6475]

Impressive work.

[@danieljohnston5306]

Well done!!

[@johnpourciau1735]

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

[@budlvr]

AWESOME WORK LEG ARMS !

[@mikebarbacovi9851]

Scott is a mechanic genius. Love how you guys keep old iron tip top to farm ten thousand acres.

[@leonardpeters3266]

YIKES! Nice work men.