Prepare to Plow | Farmall 400. How to fix an antique gas tractor. How to make your gas tractor run more efficiently. #farmallfanatic #farmall #antiquetractors
I’ve said it a hundred times there’s a difference between a collection and a working fleet of tractors. Every tractor on my place gets used around the farm. When they’re used they are going to have scratches and dents and faded paint. I’m definitely looking forward to the chisel plow video. 👍
I just wanna add. I’m sorry for being rude and not telling you first that I really enjoy your videos. They’re interesting and I love old equipment if I was in a position, I’d a garage a Butler building full of old equipment and tractors, but I’m not sold I live vicariously through you. I just love the fact that you were able to get out there and farm with old equipmentthat my dad and I learned to I was growing up just keep up the good work and have a great day, bud
My Dad always taught me to push the clutch in before starting, to ensure it is not still in gear and was easier on the starter as your not turning the transmission over also
Excellent video Geno :) also nice 400 Farmall and super to sounds also tune up too! Yes fuel bowl also nice still get them changed over years and install too!
My Dad always taught me as we were Farmers to push the clutch in before starting any tractor, one in case it is still in gear and also easier on the starter as your not turning over the transmission.
Good video as always 👍 know exactly where you coming from regarding something may be working but doesnt fit in with your own personal standards 👌 Really looking forward to seeing the 400 out in the field 💪💪👍
Here in East Tennessee we call that a "Hill Side Plow". It allows passes back & forth throwing down hill both directions. That way the upper tire is in the furrow limiting tipping.
I enjoy video! It will be cool seeing that plow work. I'm not sure if I want to plow or just run the tiller because I hate unhooking everything. Thanks for sharing and have a great evening!
I always do use thread sealant on the sediment bowls. I like take the old sediment bowls apart and put them in the ultrasonic cleaner and with a new gasket, the old sediment bowls come out better than anything you can buy as a rule. I replaced a couple of sediment bowls with the same thing you're getting for your tractors. The one on my Super W-6 has been great and the one I'm using on my W-4 has been terrible. It always leaks when I shut the gas off, no matter how much I tighten the packing nut on the valve. Battery cables are easy to build. I always build my own and you'll have no trouble doing it.
I know exactly what you mean about using a pipe wrench for the sediment bowl. I have a new to me 1966 140 that hadn't been run in 8+ years. I had to use one almost all the way to get it out. Got'er done though.
I truly appreciate you and your videos. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to going to the auction with you. I will only be there in spirit as it's the best I can do. See you later.
I like to add those stand pipes from Stiner that are made of fine screen and Wix has a filter that goes inside the bowl. Dont have that filter number memorised. They can be expensive.
@@FarmallFanatic Is it drying out enough your way to plow? My neighbor finished planting 90 acres of corn Friday before the wet set in Sat night. Your big field would look great with foot high clover. Be careful with that plow turning. They do it very quick and can hurt you.
The top link on our 656 Farmall is mounted 180° from how you have yours on the 806. The "handle" for adjusting the length is away from the tractor, instead of against the tractor. Wouldn't think it would work well against, as there isn't as much room to turn it around.
Dang kids! Change that sediment bowl all ya need is drain the tank then apply some heat to it and that suckered will blow uh I mean tuen right outta there!! 😂😅 hey even looks better with the new shiny one in there! I think I know what auction your talking about cause I'm the one that ask you if ya heard about it. I kinda like to go also but we're having trenchial down pours here and I'm really not too far from you so guess your gettin the same thing. Have to check weather down there and see if scuba gear will be necessary! Have a good one maybe see you there!
I've totally gave up on them sediment bowls.. I run ball valves with in line filters.. I had better luck with it.. again she's ur tractor u can do what u please I still enjoy the videos
@FarmallFanatic ive never had that issue with water.. but again I try to fill my tanks full before winter and I usually drain then each spring and put fresh stuff in the tank..and run the olw wintery gas threw the lawn mower her and there
On that two-way plow that you have the turnover plow, there should be a depth wheel on that if your tractor is not set up with the draft control, you’re gonna have a hard time getting it adjusted going through the field so I would look on see how you could put a depth wheel on it that way every time you turn the plow over you adjust that depth that will keep it from floating init makes it easier to pull
I have a factory rollover plow for my Allis CA which is equivalent to size of Farmall A. It’s the same size as that plow. It only requires side weights and inner front wheel weights. 14” bottoms. Pulling it is cake. It’s lifting it that requires weights.
@@FarmallFanatic it actually only gets classified as a 4 due to 2 different bottoms. Left and right. You’re still only pulling 28” wide. So it’s not really any different than pulling a 2 bottom in the means of width and power needed
@@FarmallFanatic still very cool and extremely fun. That stab of the brake at the end of the field after you pick up and then head right back is a rush when you don’t have enough nose weight
The problem with plow days is that I'm there mainly to video... And I can do all my own plowing in my own fields, so it doesn't seem logical to take a tractor to plow days...but I might one day
A quick count in my head reveals that I now have 13 gas tractors around here. HOw did that happen? Anyway, 1, ONE, didn't need the sediment bowl replaced.
So the plow on the 400 is considered a 4 bottom plow because of the weight? Which implement do you consider takes the most power? Chisel plow - mold board plow etc etc.
So that takes a standard 8 inch cylinder to rotate the plow? You ever think of painting some diesel on it to start working into the wear surfaces before you start to try to get grease in it?
Equipment maintenance is very important if you don't stay on top of it your Equipment won't last witch is bad news for the guys who like the classics because they are not making them any more and there's getting to be less and less of them every day
I like removing the tins to run new wire as you never know what someone did inside routing something wrong the last time it was worked on. That plow is going to be fun to run Lesgo brandon
I disagree with your opinion on the plow. Yes you need a bigger tractor to handle the weight. But at the end of the day you have 2 bottoms in the ground. Your NOT pulling 4 .
I look forward to seeing the 400 and roll over plow in action.
Me too 👍
I’ve said it a hundred times there’s a difference between a collection and a working fleet of tractors. Every tractor on my place gets used around the farm. When they’re used they are going to have scratches and dents and faded paint. I’m definitely looking forward to the chisel plow video. 👍
I just wanna add. I’m sorry for being rude and not telling you first that I really enjoy your videos. They’re interesting and I love old equipment if I was in a position, I’d a garage a Butler building full of old equipment and tractors, but I’m not sold I live vicariously through you. I just love the fact that you were able to get out there and farm with old equipmentthat my dad and I learned to I was growing up just keep up the good work and have a great day, bud
Appreciate it 🙏
Awesome video Farmall fanatic and I’m working on restoring a Ford tractor now.
Awesome...what model
@@FarmallFanatic 8n
My Dad always taught me to push the clutch in before starting, to ensure it is not still in gear and was easier on the starter as your not turning the transmission over also
Yeah, you should always be in the seat
Hello Gino enjoyed your video. Nice repair needed it. Tractor runs like a charm very nice. Have a good day.
I hope this video turns you into a red tractor guy 😁
Well probably not but thinking maybe I'd like to own one.
Excellent video Geno :) also nice 400 Farmall and super to sounds also tune up too! Yes fuel bowl also nice still get them changed over years and install too!
We had a 400 Diesel, started on gas and switched over to Diesel once warmed up. Lot of vibration LOL, but great fuel economy.
Cool machines 👍
0:19 “You could be anyway!”😂😂😂 best quote I’ve heard all week 😂😂😂
I figured nineteen seconds was long enough to make you wait 😅
My Dad always taught me as we were Farmers to push the clutch in before starting any tractor, one in case it is still in gear and also easier on the starter as your not turning over the transmission.
@@jimkarales1619 Yeah you should always be on a seat when you start a tractor
@@jimkarales1619if it's in neutral the transmission wouldn't be turning anyway, but definitely an extra safety precaution.
Be awesome seeing that combo in the field!
Good video! Looking forward to seeing more videos with the 400.
The 400 sounds good and starts easy. 👍
I have used a pipe wrench on the fuel sediment bowls but usually I try to use a wrench on the sediment bowl just below the threads.
I can’t wait to see you use that setup
Great job buddy! Thank you for sharing! Hope you have good luck at the banger auction my friend!
I got my eye on a few things
Good video as always 👍 know exactly where you coming from regarding something may be working but doesnt fit in with your own personal standards 👌 Really looking forward to seeing the 400 out in the field 💪💪👍
I've learned over the years to do it right
Here in East Tennessee we call that a "Hill Side Plow". It allows passes back & forth throwing down hill both directions. That way the upper tire is in the furrow limiting tipping.
That makes perfect sense
I enjoy video! It will be cool seeing that plow work. I'm not sure if I want to plow or just run the tiller because I hate unhooking everything. Thanks for sharing and have a great evening!
You could do both
I always do use thread sealant on the sediment bowls. I like take the old sediment bowls apart and put them in the ultrasonic cleaner and with a new gasket, the old sediment bowls come out better than anything you can buy as a rule. I replaced a couple of sediment bowls with the same thing you're getting for your tractors. The one on my Super W-6 has been great and the one I'm using on my W-4 has been terrible. It always leaks when I shut the gas off, no matter how much I tighten the packing nut on the valve. Battery cables are easy to build. I always build my own and you'll have no trouble doing it.
The entire sediment bowl assemblies are still $30...It's just easier to buy new
@@FarmallFanatic Here new ones are more like $70. So it's still worth cleaning them...
@@tyfrank3427 Yeah not here we buy everything online
I know exactly what you mean about using a pipe wrench for the sediment bowl. I have a new to me 1966 140 that hadn't been run in 8+ years. I had to use one almost all the way to get it out. Got'er done though.
I truly appreciate you and your videos. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to going to the auction with you. I will only be there in spirit as it's the best I can do. See you later.
I have a feeling it's going to be one 4 the ages
Can't wait to see some plowing! 😇🙏👍
That sediment bowl was sure tight. .. but you got it, I always end up tight when installing and need another 1/2 turn to align the fuel line,
I think it was the original...It was due for a new one
400 sounds great! Buy some smalls. 🚨💯👍🍻
I probably will
I mean you'll still have a deadfurrow at the end, but it'll be super cool to see this in action.
I like to add those stand pipes from Stiner that are made of fine screen and Wix has a filter that goes inside the bowl. Dont have that filter number memorised. They can be expensive.
Pretty sure I had those on my channel a few years ago
Keep the great content coming. You going to plant some buckwheat so you can demo your combine? Be watching for the auction.
Probably soybeans and truthfully...I need to plant clover
@@FarmallFanatic Is it drying out enough your way to plow? My neighbor finished planting 90 acres of corn Friday before the wet set in Sat night. Your big field would look great with foot high clover. Be careful with that plow turning. They do it very quick and can hurt you.
@@billtodd6509 We are on the dryer end of things even though rain is in the forecast the next week
The top link on our 656 Farmall is mounted 180° from how you have yours on the 806. The "handle" for adjusting the length is away from the tractor, instead of against the tractor. Wouldn't think it would work well against, as there isn't as much room to turn it around.
The only reason I did that was so I could hold it up
Dang kids! Change that sediment bowl all ya need is drain the tank then apply some heat to it and that suckered will blow uh I mean tuen right outta there!! 😂😅 hey even looks better with the new shiny one in there! I think I know what auction your talking about cause I'm the one that ask you if ya heard about it. I kinda like to go also but we're having trenchial down pours here and I'm really not too far from you so guess your gettin the same thing. Have to check weather down there and see if scuba gear will be necessary! Have a good one maybe see you there!
Yeah make sure you get the torch right up into the tank 😅
I've totally gave up on them sediment bowls.. I run ball valves with in line filters.. I had better luck with it.. again she's ur tractor u can do what u please I still enjoy the videos
The only reason I still run the sediment bowls is because it does separate water
@FarmallFanatic ive never had that issue with water.. but again I try to fill my tanks full before winter and I usually drain then each spring and put fresh stuff in the tank..and run the olw wintery gas threw the lawn mower her and there
@@timsnook7924 Yes , as long as you don't have any moisture in your system , you're fine
On that two-way plow that you have the turnover plow, there should be a depth wheel on that if your tractor is not set up with the draft control, you’re gonna have a hard time getting it adjusted going through the field so I would look on see how you could put a depth wheel on it that way every time you turn the plow over you adjust that depth that will keep it from floating init makes it easier to pull
Yea I definitely am looking for one
I have a factory rollover plow for my Allis CA which is equivalent to size of Farmall A. It’s the same size as that plow. It only requires side weights and inner front wheel weights. 14” bottoms. Pulling it is cake. It’s lifting it that requires weights.
Which makes it not a regular two bottom plow
@@FarmallFanatic it actually only gets classified as a 4 due to 2 different bottoms. Left and right. You’re still only pulling 28” wide. So it’s not really any different than pulling a 2 bottom in the means of width and power needed
@@FarmallFanatic still very cool and extremely fun. That stab of the brake at the end of the field after you pick up and then head right back is a rush when you don’t have enough nose weight
@@justinblain928 You need more tractor.. end of story
I would like to see it because with 100% certainty, a Farmall A would not even dream of handling this
Wish we had more 400's out here. They never came to Australia.
Wonder why
@@FarmallFanatic we had Australian made Farmalls by that stage!
They make a yellow pipe thread sealant made specifically for fuel and oil lines... Its called Rectorseal No. 5
Yeah I know i've never needed it
Looking forward to seeing that roll over plow in action. Think it’ll make it to any plow days eventually?
The problem with plow days is that I'm there mainly to video... And I can do all my own plowing in my own fields, so it doesn't seem logical to take a tractor to plow days...but I might one day
A quick count in my head reveals that I now have 13 gas tractors around here. HOw did that happen? Anyway, 1, ONE, didn't need the sediment bowl replaced.
At least it wasn't zero lol
I took my whole dash off and cleaned out 60+ years of dirt and oil/grease and it was not fun but at least it is clean now
It's worth doing
Good old German torque!
Looks like you need to look for cylinders at the auctions. Missing a few
I've got like ten of them in the barn
So the plow on the 400 is considered a 4 bottom plow because of the weight? Which implement do you consider takes the most power? Chisel plow - mold board plow etc etc.
Well, I would say chisel plow, but that depends on how deep you run it. I always figure ten horsepower a bottom or a shank
@@FarmallFanatic Thanks for the info
So that takes a standard 8 inch cylinder to rotate the plow? You ever think of painting some diesel on it to start working into the wear surfaces before you start to try to get grease in it?
Yes and yes
The bolt on battery cables are bad news. Aftermarket for sure.
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Yes, you have to stay on top of it. It can bite you.
Hi McCormick 🐓 ❤💪🏼❤
Use pipe dope on gas and oil.teflon tape water only.
Pipe dope is just a lubricant... It's not a sealant
In-line filter at some point too...??
I will know in time
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Equipment maintenance is very important if you don't stay on top of it your Equipment won't last witch is bad news for the guys who like the classics because they are not making them any more and there's getting to be less and less of them every day
You should get the Cub o u t to lay over some land😮
@@johnleffingwell493 I do every year
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It's not the pulling of a roll over it's the weight when you left it up
But nevertheless it's not a regular two bottom.
@@FarmallFanatic I had a 4 bottom roll over I pulled with the 4020 it was great to u picked it up
I like removing the tins to run new wire as you never know what someone did inside routing something wrong the last time it was worked on. That plow is going to be fun to run
Lesgo brandon
If I get stuck pulling the cable through I definitely will
You are obsessed with sediment assemblys .
Other than a screen or a
bowl gasket gasket.
I've never changed a complete unit. To each their own.
I'm not cheap
I disagree with your opinion on the plow. Yes you need a bigger tractor to handle the weight. But at the end of the day you have 2 bottoms in the ground. Your NOT pulling 4 .
This is nothing like pulling a regular 2 bottom plow. You can disagree all you want