I very much like the demonstration of calm and analytical wrenching. No tools tossed around the shop. No foul language. No whining. Just getting to work! This is just another aspect of why I like this channel so much. You do your best to provide a good example of the right way to get stuff done. There are a lot of 'pros' that could learn those lessons too.
My dad bought a Farmall Super M at auction. The Super M was supposed to have about 5 more horsepower than the M we already had but it would not pull as much and smoked a lot. M has 4 inch pistons and Super M has 4.25” pistons. Some supposed mechanic had rebuilt the engine and used 4” M rings on a Super M piston. Corrected and worked as expected. Strong old tractors.
My rule is to put all tools away, tidy up, and have a beverage before a first start. This ritual keeps the gremlins away. Your shop looked very organized as usual, so I’m a bit mystified why this problem cropped up. Maybe you didn’t have a beverage?
If it makes you feel any better Toby I’m in your exact shoes. I just completely restored my ‘58 350. Engine, T/A, paint, tires, you name it I did it. Went and mowed a little to break it in and blew the head gasket on cylinder 1. Now it has to come back apart right after I put it all together.
Well that stinks. This is part of the reason I don’t like painting my tractors. Every time something goes wrong you have to take touch up the paint. Between you and Sr, I’m sure you’ll figure it out!
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I very much like the demonstration of calm and analytical wrenching. No tools tossed around the shop. No foul language. No whining. Just getting to work! This is just another aspect of why I like this channel so much. You do your best to provide a good example of the right way to get stuff done. There are a lot of 'pros' that could learn those lessons too.
I would love a video of senior explaining how he goes about tuning & timing the distributor & carb on first startup.
My dad bought a Farmall Super M at auction. The Super M was supposed to have about 5 more horsepower than the M we already had but it would not pull as much and smoked a lot. M has 4 inch pistons and Super M has 4.25” pistons. Some supposed mechanic had rebuilt the engine and used 4” M rings on a Super M piston. Corrected and worked as expected. Strong old tractors.
My rule is to put all tools away, tidy up, and have a beverage before a first start. This ritual keeps the gremlins away. Your shop looked very organized as usual, so I’m a bit mystified why this problem cropped up. Maybe you didn’t have a beverage?
Happens every time when you paint something.... you have to take it apart. I think the Farmall has been taking some pages out of x231's book.
If it makes you feel any better Toby I’m in your exact shoes. I just completely restored my ‘58 350. Engine, T/A, paint, tires, you name it I did it. Went and mowed a little to break it in and blew the head gasket on cylinder 1. Now it has to come back apart right after I put it all together.
Why experienced mechanics hates first startups!
Guess if the valve seat has gone awry you'd see lack of compression in that cylinder or increased tappet clearance on the affected valve.
Well that stinks. This is part of the reason I don’t like painting my tractors. Every time something goes wrong you have to take touch up the paint. Between you and Sr, I’m sure you’ll figure it out!
Found a propane tank car in Plainville CT With sqautch signed in cursive. I wonder
The H jumped to life. Bummer that a noise showed up, but I'm confident the Squatch team will get it figured out.
I love watching all of your videos from working on the tractors bulldozers and your new building
What a beauty! Imagine buying one of those brand new off the lot in the 1940s -50s?
Some days you bite the bear, some days the bear bites you.
Thank you both for sharing, Squatch
That paint is so nice it almost doesn't even look like cast iron in spots
Definitely needs looking into! It's got two of the best guys investigating it!!
Great update! Interesting to see what develops! Good Luck👍🏼
When you walk around the Tractor in the first minutes.....damn.... does that Red Shine.
Interested to see what you find. Bummer that you have to look.