WILL IT START??? 1948 McCormick-Deering W-4 Tractor Rescue - Let's See What We Bought!

[@jmailbell]

Go ahead and name the tractor cause something that wants to live that bad can’t be used for parts. lol

[@SootHead]

Can't tell you how good it is to see Squatch getting his hands dirty again! A day to celebrate!

[@johngibson3837]

Nice to see some normality the lad is playing with his new toy nice work

[@76RSLT]

If that was on my property, it wouldn't even be a candidate for restoration. Mechanical tlc, sheetmetal work, and put it back to work!

[@1crazynordlander]

Now you have a conundrum. You better find another parts donor tractor. It would be a crying shame to part this old beauty out. HHH, what a fitting name for these series of tractor videos and from Minnesota too!

[@brycewiborg8095]

I endorse your assessment. I have a bias. Love the McCormick Deering.

[@jazzerbyte]

That tractor is in better shape than expected. So the light switch has a hidden Bluetooth connection to the camera!

[@rawbsworld6604]

Hahahaha finally someone acknowledges the switch 👍 , I thought it was funny 😆 guess that one ✈️ overhead 🤣 as no mentions 🤣😂✌️

[@cassiuspuckett8789]

It's amazing how well things work when you install parts correctly. Glad you are back and hitting on all cylinders. It looks as if you might be looking for another parts tractor. That one runs too smooth and operates to easy to be a parts tractor. Thanks for sharing....

[@PacificNorthwestHillbilly]

Glad to see you up and back to work!

[@squatch253]

Thanks! Yeah I’ve been down now for about as long as I had been working on the Farmall H, I’m excited to be getting back into it 👍

[@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd]

Another "as new" rebuild with original patina? Go on, Squatch, you know you want to 👍

[@paulwomack5866]

I noticed that you were extremely careful not to damage anything by a premature starting attempt. Once it started at all, it started like a lamb! Superb prep work there.

[@mikewednesday8541]

Awesome to have you back in action!!! I have been rewatching all the old member only videos which has been great, but it’s really good to see you back!!👍🏼

[@pedrobatista4439]

Sounds and runs great! I think it's safe to assume this is no longer a parts tractor? :)

[@jasonhoose5215]

That's a nice ole girl there. I'm very surprised it runs and drives that well too. It was pretty awesome to see the little kid come out when she fired up 😅. My opinion she's more than a parts unit. And that was a pretty slick way to end the video 😅

[@thirzapeevey2395]

Good to see you back in the saddle. I can't imagine the relief your dad must feel that your eye is mended.

[@10868940ih]

Light switch ends the video! Who would've thought!

[@TheJstewart2010]

With the giant tires and the way you sit behind them, I can't get the image of a 60's rail dragster out of my mind.

[@stevenrapp3217]

What a sweet little machine...... a nice cup of coffee and I could putt around on the old girl all morning!! She sure sings pretty!!

[@Countryboy-2009]

When i was a kid i used to call it the farmall WD-40😂😂

[@Countryboy-2009]

And my dad was confused and he said is it the W-4 i said no and he thought i was crazy

[@aserta]

'Ya'll' laugh, but when the deers start growing hi-viz orange furs... Jokes aside, the tractor sounds great! Hopefully the new glasses make things easier.

[@rogerallen6644]

This isn’t a parts tractor, my friend! One of the most entertaining videos you’ve ever put out!

[@neilshep50]

That was just too easy.

[@geneguenther4325]

Thanks for the video Toby! Man does she run good. Would be a cool project to do like the swamp angel instead of a parts tractor. Glad to see you can get more involved in things now as well. I just found out yesterday that treatments are starting Tuesday morning and have 35 of them. Hopefully with the holidays that January 11th will be the last one and start getting back to healthy. Thanks again and can’t wait for the next video!

[@geneguenther4325]

@@squatch253 thanks Toby I really appreciate it. I’m staying positive I’ll beat this and not feel to bad thru it. Yeah I’m sure things will take a while for you to get back to normal and lots to keep an eye on as well just a little step in the right direction. I’m sure the glasses will really help to. Thanks for the update and stay strong that you’ll be back to normal soon as well!

[@halsnyder296]

Adding you to my prayers Gene

[@geneguenther4325]

@@halsnyder296 thank you. I appreciate it

[@sixtoes2313]

Gene. Stay strong. You can beat this. I managed to beat the big C twice...(Lung and Skin)

[@geneguenther4325]

@@sixtoes2313 thank you I do appreciate it

[@lanehykes2664]

Well now you have to keep it

[@dieselmann34]

This is the best premier episode of squatch acres. I’ve ever seen. That’s a great tractor. Just name it now. It’s part of the family

[@johna7661]

It’s the age old problem of having the parts machine too good to part out!

[@geraldschrader8511]

That's definitely too nice to be used for parts! Either run it as is, or do a rebuild series on it (rebuild please!).

[@karlfischer1011]

The salvage yards always tore down nicer machines than we were running on the farm. It was an easy way for them to ensure the parts may actually be usable. all the effort on new cables, it's gonna be a keeper :)

[@karlfischer1011]

anyone else get a commercial the moment the light switch was flipped? 😅

[@theda850two]

Winner winner, chicken dinner! That's a keeper :)😂

[@billypirtle1443]

She's not a part's tractor now. She's a working tractor now did not see any smoke on start up or driving it around she is ready to restore and put to work. Now you got something to restore after you done with the H .

[@wemedeeres4105]

Now comes the decision, is it too nice for a parts tractor?...does the hunt continue for another?? 😂😂

[@deweydodo6691]

The good rear tires were a giveaway it was a runner.

[@sixtoes2313]

Squatch. Nice to see ya with a wrench in your hand again.

[@flukep1228]

You found a other tractor to give some love too.

[@stevebloke5455]

It's nice of the previous owner to fit a switch that ends the video. Nice little tractor, Thanks for posting.

[@dougkubash8673]

Good to see you back at it Squatch!! The W-4 is pretty amazing! Looks like the previous owner kept it well serviced!

[@Bonderoev]

What a sweetheart! A couple of parts and some service items and she's ready for the fields!

[@justjoe7313]

Love the switch joke, loughed out loud for real :D

[@WrenchHead]

I sometimes think this channel should be called "this old tractor" 😂

[@ron827]

The switch had me laughing. Playing with old tractors beats going to a ball game every time.

[@anttimaja9931]

Aikas magee tracktor😊👍🇺🇸🧡🧡🧡

[@richardeasther2569]

looks like a new engine

[@leecrump4614]

Welcome back to improving health. I have been praying for you.

[@michaelscriffiano9267]

Old girl sounds good

[@deannajoseph]

Only Squatch can make a will it start video into a mini restoration

[@richardphelan8414]

Glad to see you back in the saddle again Toby

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

Those old oil pumps have warped end plates Some times

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

I would post "No Hunting-No Trespassing" around the entire perimeter of my land. I'm fine with hunting, but only on public lands designated, or private land that specifically invites hunting. Just because its hunting season is no excuse for violating property rights, and potentially un-alive-ing property owners by 'accident'. Nice video on this old babe... great to see them saved and loved♥️.

[@nelsonmamuyac3292]

She's not a parts tractor Toby... :) She runs well!

[@eugenecunningham491]

Million dollar smile on your faces priceless

[@timothyball3144]

So will you run it for a bit and change the oil again to flush out the sludge? I mean, it's not a parts tractor now, so it seems like a good idea.

[@johngibson3837]

Parts no more then, keep on showin her love

[@cmh1984]

Buddy of mine recently picked up a "for parts" M602 MM. It turned over when he was winching it up on the trailer and so he decided to try starting it when he got it home. It popped right off and ran better than the one he already had and almost everything worked. Now he has two project tractors and is hunting for another 602 parts machine.

[@kenhawkins1033]

Is this a common occurrence? I had a similar experience with my 1952 W6. I lifted the rocker cover. Looked great! Dropped the oil pan and, to be honest, I've found uglier messed and the bottom of a bowl of truckstop chili. I just need to remedy some sloppy steering linkage and I've got a workhorse. I ended up getting a 1936 F12 for a project.

[@cmh1984]

​@@kenhawkins1033it seems to be, I've yet to drag home a parts machine myself, so I haven't had the opportunity, but an absolute junk looking Farmall M I bought this summer for a project runs amazing and isn't going to need anything other than cosmetic work.

[@Ptbocam]

Hey squatch I’ve got a 1980 International Scout diesel I think you would like. 😊

[@pauledmundson8132]

Looks like you need to find a good fuel tank with the correct patina. Everything else is repairable. If you could only find a good parts tractor.... I also like the headlights on this one.

[@AntiqueCarsandStuff]

Great video and great editing.

[@fruitfarmfords8243]

Hey shes field ready now!

[@cdjhyoung]

Glad to see you drain the oil. I've never understood why someone would risk wrecking an engine with old oil and who knows what else still in the crankcase.

[@squatch253]

Thanks, plus the bottom of the pan is where all the accumulated condensation/water always settles, so that's the first liquid that gets sucked up by the oil pump as soon as they start cranking the engine lol

[@melsplace4007]

I'm convinced that this one is due for a 5J1113 type restoration.

[@jerrylum5123]

Loved watching this! I grew up in the 50's and we had a McCormick OS-4, I think it was a 1946 Orchard model. Use to plow fields and orchards and that tractor would just run all day long. Brought back fond memories. Nice to see these old tractors still being used!

[@jameswoodruff9416]

I'm sure everyone is proud of you for doing great but I'm sure they also wish you would finish the farmall that would only take a couple of episodes to complete lol

[@afmoa]

That would be a great little mower for deer land. Very short wheelbase to get around all those trees. I think I will stick with the AC WD40. The hand clutch has spoiled me.

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

Having worked on Farmall 'H's & W6s all my working days, i was screaming at the screen "check the distributor timing for 180 degrees out" as this is so easy to get wrong. Ask me how i know😂😂 She runs sweet as is but with a carb kit and the valve clearance set, she'll be even sweeter. We have never had a starter on any of ours, hand crank only on a magnito unit. Great to see you back at it Toby👍👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thomasstewart9368]

I recently scrapped my tin drain pan. Many years ago those were the go to drain pan. RIP tin drain pan.....👍

[@BigDaddy_MRI]

That old girl is a survivor. Give her a good name! I bet the starter you exchanged was a 12 volt. Maybe. Or just needs a rebuild. Great video! Thanks!

[@mrbill8542]

You can see that was a nice old well cared for tractor --good buy !!!

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Good job, and good post.

[@colin8532]

Dang it, now I want one too! Super handy light switch too lol

[@gc3305]

Good to see you breath life into the old girl again! she runs far too good to wreck.

[@SootHead]

The way a "will it start" video should be done,... properly and with mechanical sympathy.

[@SootHead]

@@squatch253 "Viral" only matters to me when it's done right., Toby. You know it and that's why your standards are so high. High ethics means you'll never have to fake setting your hair on fire from a backfire.

[@ronaldbrown5745]

Ready to plow! Now you will still have to find a parts tractor.

[@turnertruckandtractor]

Thank you for doing a will it start correctly. That is better than a parts tractor. Now you need to get another parts tractor LOL.

[@shaneharrison4775]

That old girls still got some kick for her age name her and keep er

[@rickeyburke2596]

LOL, Correct timing makes all the difference in the world. Amazing ol tractor.

[@JoTa8389-gu9vi]

Great runner , so good to see you able to get involved more , you and your dad work so well together brings back good memories to me. Happy Thanksgiving to you all you have so much to be thankful for this year .

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Guys :) also how long that tractor be sitting for and good condition in for age running very well for test drive to ! Not smoking one and nice see alive again to plus keep going too! Hopefully fix up orgnail tank or replacement nice good used one too and that wild NAPA rebuilt that Generator also did not know that ! Agree your dad say keeper too and nice hear that to!

[@jameskelley8839]

Probably pretty close to the ' ran when parked' claim

[@connerbrandl5103]

😂great ending, I got an add as you flipped it, didn’t figure the video was over😂

[@miltonmacedo9885]

Semelhança com o trator International .

[@RGC1968]

Rebuild!!!

[@bulwinkle]

I'd love to see this tractor overhauled whilst keeping it the way she looks.

[@squatch253]

Me too! :-)

[@nek542]

Good to see you with the “shades” on again!

[@bullfrogmachine]

Awesome video👌 glad your feeling better and getting back at it👍

[@nathancarlisle2801]

Thats starting to be too nice to part the old machine out. Got a good runner there. Well done

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

That thing sounds great. Looks like it's a good candidate for a future project... May just have a W4 and SW4 together!

[@vburke1]

Man, I love the sound of a classic Farmall.

[@GaryPArmstrong]

Now I know why I crank started the W4 I drove in my Baby days....!!!

[@CleverMonkey-jd3du]

Wrenching videos on YT are pretty common, but wrenching videos by someone so calm and easy going are not. So great to watch you do this.

[@pinesedgefarm1155]

Nice light switch! 🤣

[@countryguy828]

I think i know what you are bringing to spring plowday

[@lawrencewillard6370]

The tractor looks big until you get on it. Glad you are back!.

[@darrenhawken9766]

Great revival and care taken , she's a little gem, too good for a parts tractor, a compliment to the super 👍💨💨

[@williambriggs-nh7kw]

Nice touch😂

[@kevinblack3223]

An old trick for the dent on the fuel tank. One you might already know. Heat up the dent with a torch . Then quench it with water right away. It pulls the metal and contraction. Needless to say, make sure the gas tank has no fumes or gas in it.

[@colinvoss8484]

Scrap the M and redo the W4.

[@deanreinke1148]

Now what? Two to rebuild? Too good to be a donor tractor!

[@walterbickel7962]

Good job, glad you got it running, now back to needing a part tractor again.

[@tcmtech7515]

*Fun Fact:* There are only two types of starter configurations. The old 6-volt, which wires the four stator coils in a combination of 2 sets of two in a series-parallel, and the 12-volt which puts all four stator coils in series. The heavy-duty/high-power 12-volt version is really just a 6-volt starter with a rename and a higher price attached to it.😋

[@arthurirwin8235]

Your parts tractor is going to be a nice addition to the next plow day?? 😂 great find. I'm glad to see you feeling better.

[@MetallicAH2O]

LoL! What a way to end the episode! Glad to see you're doing better!!

[@paulpowell9579]

Engine sounds great

[@thefencepost]

I can think of many things that switch would be very useful on! 😁

[@sterff89]

I agree with Sr, seems like a keeper! Small tune up and hook it up to a plow!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

LoL 😂 Light switch ending 😂!