Getting the Farmall F-20 Ready to Rumble
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.พ. 2025
- My old Farmall F-20 tractor hasn't run in a year. Let's see if she'll start, and get her ready for a plow day tomorrow.
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I spit my coffee when the wig came out I didn't expect that
Same 😂
Ditto
With that wig, it looked like he’s ready to bake some cookies
Pete cracks me up!
Me too!
Nice to see the cat sleeping on your head at the end of the video 😂
An 85 year old tractor that hasn’t been started for a year ….. kicks over on the fourth easy turn. What a well maintained and mechanically sound machine. Well done Pete.
(Wow - a fancy dress field day … 😂)
Non ethanol gas helps also.
@@Boxbirder Yup, ethanol gas causes more problems, particularly with carburetors, than most people realize.
It’s like the old Fords. They don’t build them like that anymore.
The man sure knows and loves his tractors 😊
“There’s no replacement for displacement” has to be one of my favorite things you have said that made me chuckle. I can’t explain why, but I thoroughly enjoy your style of comedy
He also said it can run and charge the battery.
Thanks for taking a moment to explain the starting process for the F-20...interesting series of events before you even crank .
all ways nice to get a Just a Few Acres Farm Video
Yeah, the horsepower to dirt/ dust ratio sky rockets once the this beast of a tractor is cleaned and detailed. Beautiful machine. Great video to wake up to while enjoying some coffee.
I love watching you and Hilarie, I also love your bad jokes and all the silly things that you do. Gives me a laugh for the day. Thank you, Pete and Hilarie.
As a software dev do I need to know the intricacies of a tractor more than twice my age?
No.
Do I feel more complete with this knowledge?
Yes.
Cheers for the video 😊
Pete another great video. Enjoyed watching while having my coffee this morning. Have a great rest of your Sunday.
HAIR TODAY ... Gone Tomorrow !🤣
Yeah... my Dad would say - "A clean tractor is a happy tractor." So... there is that... lol.
I bought a little genius plow from a guy. He had his grandfather’s F20. He showed me the bill of sale. $800 and 2 horses. He purchased it from a dealer in Ramsey, Illinois. He still has the cotton umbrella with the dealer name on it.
I doubt those trade-in horses are still in operable shape! And THEY NEVER came with a dealer advertisement umbrella.
@@348Tobico that might be so but it was on the invoice.
That tractor is beautiful. You must be so pleased with the outcome of your hard work. Hope you enjoyed the plowing competition
It's always impressive at how quickly those old tractors of yours start after sitting for so long. ETA - and the bit of comedy right at the end. Pure gold.
I'm starting to see older tractors for sale on marketplace and roadside farms. Young Bucks looking to work some ground on a thin dime get a head start if the stumble into this room.
Thanks for preserving the operational knowledge of these old tractors, Pete. Nice hat!
Dont ever change, Pete. You are hilarious!
I got a good chuckle. The wash. The donuts and the wig😂Thanks for the great content.
Good morning from Texas! Pete’s videos are so satisfying… soothing even 👍👍
When my kids were grown, I told them the secret to being an adult was that there’s no such thing as being an adult. Cheers 😂
Oh the beauty in watching the cows playfully follow you Pete! 💕 🐄
2 of our grandsons stay with us 2 Saturdays a month. The 6 yr old comes in the bedroom at daylight and says “ Is Pete on!” We love your videos!🙋🏻♂️👦🏼
Pete, I noticed two abilities you have that you should be very proud of. 1. The excellent job you did rebuilding that beautiful tractor. 2. The ability to grow a nice head of hair while taking said tractor for a spin to blow the cobwebs out. Congrats!
You definitely have some fantastic old tractors!!! Thanks for sharing!
Pete - that last drive really put a youthful flow to your hair 👍
I ask myself why I love this channel….it’s the calming effect it has over me…
Beautifully restored old equipment that runs like a top! Pete I can't thank you enough for these videos!
You almost got me with that hair... LoL LoL 😅 I thought I was watching a younger you for a minute! So much fun, never a dull moment with you ❤️❤️ Thanks for being you!!!! 😁
When I saw that wig on your head. I said " what the hell does he have on his head. " lol. Enjoy your sense of humor Pete!!!!!!❤
Just when you’re not concentrating properly, I looked up. That was hilarious. Keep up the good work.
I live a suburb of a New England city and have never been on a tractor or worked on engines. But I LOVED this video. Your commentary on the architecture, function and maintenance of this nearly century-old tractor was fascinating, with history as well as engineering. This is a machine you work with in all its parts, made so farmers could keep it running on the fuel they could get and use it for a range of farm tasks over the seasons. Unlike the computerized cars on the highways today, where the engine function is sort of a black box and it’s assumed most owners will have work done by a mechanic, this old tractor’s needs are for the farmer to do.
I continue to be amazed at all the things you must know to keep a farm like yours running. You add to the list by restoring and using old tractors and gear, but not so long ago, most farmers would have had to use those tractors and keep them running. And before that, when draft animals were used, there would have been another long list. It strikes me that the transition from draft animals to early tractors must have been really hard for farmers. It can’t have been easy for salesmen to convince them to make this change and to educate them on how to maintain the equipment.
Beautiful tractor! Hope you have a great time plowing with the old girl. Thanks Pete.🇺🇲💪✌️
Doesn't it give you a real sense of pride when you start it so easily? Love it.
Driving those tractors are like time machines. It takes me back to when there were 3 billion more birds and DC3s droning through the sky. 😊
A clean tractor is critical for peak aerodynamic performance.
I am always astounded by the technical savvy and expertise in the design of old engines. Always. The designers and engineers were brilliant. And the love you have for maintaining and using your equipment would make those "ancient" design engineers very pleased. WOW! Farm boy Pete does "donuts" in the farm yard! Gotta' love those wheel brakes. Is that head warmer going to show up on chilly days this coming winter? It really says PETE in a very PETE way.
Something was different….. I can’t quite figure it out….. good to see your hair club for men is working
Pete, Did you realize that you had a dead beaver on you head in that last shot? LOL
I laughed even harder after I read this! Good one! Love you Pete!
That was no beaver, he was just filming too close to Titas
Reminds me of taking my horse out for the 1st ride in the spring after being in winter pasture. Put her thru her paces, remind her how to work together 😁
I had to laugh when I saw the wig 😂😂😂😂. The old tractor is looking and sounding great. I hope it all goes well and you are having fun. Thanks for the video, and I'll see you later.
LOLOL!!! Yep, I laughed out loud. Oh my. Anyway, I just love how you explain the ins and outs of your tractors. Your mechanical knowledge is obviously vast. I am learning so much. Not the least is how important it is to keep everything properly oiled. Thank you!
You're something else Pete, all good! I love your equipment and ur vast and wonderful knowledge and find ur explanations easy and captivating! How fun! I'm loving tractors as much as cars!!!! ❤😊
Oh my word, Pete. You are a trip. Enjoy the plow day. I sure look forward to seeing some of it. Thank you, as always.
I love old Tractors so this is my favorite episode now.
Never had a hard time starting the old 1938 F-20. I always used gasoline in our tank as someone before us changed out the tank. I did keep the shutters when I rebuilt the tractor and dad was very happy. Our F-20 had the rims turned around to point out. Here in western Massachusetts these were mostly used for row crop tractors. Our front rims were identical to yours, but the rear rims used to be steel and someone before us had rubber mounting rims installed. You sir, have a very nice 1939
Good morning, Pete. What a fine piece of machinery. The simplicity of this tractor is mind-blowing, like that wig.😂
See ya next week
The F-20 is the Fountain of Youth...!! Makes you look 20 years younger when it's running right...🤣🤣
I take great pride in cleaning and getting my little tractor ready for plow days and parades very calming
LOL...fastest working Rogaine in history. Thanks for the video
Hey Pete... seems a badger crawled up top your head and is taking a nap. haha
Worked her a little bit and turned you both into spring chickens. LOL Great video Pete. Can't wait to see Plow Day. Thanks!
20:49 you looked like a kid in a candy shop for the very first time all smiles😊
I just know "plow day" will be so much fun . Actually I think it's fun watching you walk through the pasture seeing the shadow of you AND your GoPro as you walk along. Can't wait for plow day!
I’m always impressed by the rugged engineering on those earlier generations of Farmall tractors. The history of the development of tractor technology is super fascinating and the cut throat shady industry that propelled it.
Pete your videos just get better and better.
Great video! I love Petes sense of humor, reminds me of my husband. No warning ⚠️ just a giant wig, no mention of it, and you thought we wouldn't notice Pete LOL 😂 God bless you all
Thanks for all the work behind the videos. You know the MD will be jealous of Plow Day. If possible, film the entire day and all the equipment.
I was rolling on the floor with laughter the wig got to go on plow day.
I enjoyed your comments about listening to the sound of the tractor as you went up the hills. It is important to be able to hear the sounds of the engine. My daughter has a high frequency hearing loss and every once and awhile I would ride along with her in her truck. I would hear things that she could not hear even with hearing aids. So I would tell her to get that sound look into. It is a great thing to be able to hear those changes in the engine and other things. Thanks for the video! I always enjoy your sense of humor!
I'm not sure my father taught me that starting, or even if he knew. Although I sold his 1938 F-20 I rebuilt for him a few years later, I still enjoy listening to that sound of the F-20 running!!
Your Grandma would have the fits if she sees you with that wig LOL! Good job on the tractor! She runs very good for her age!
I am amazed at your knowledge of mechanics and your ability to restore such old machinery. To be honest, I have no idea what you're talking about, but those tractors sure are beautiful.
exactly feel same way
That is one sweet F-20 Pete, I used to have one but wasn’t pretty like yours. So I always heard about the Farmall regular and now I know why.
Thanks Pete!
Pete, I so enjoy your sharing knowledge of your tractors specs and reasons for much of it. Oh! And I'm pleased it got washed. Looks and runs factory fresh.
Glad to see you checking tire pressures. I've often wondered about that when seeing you pull out equipment after it's been sitting, but not seeing tire pressure addressed. Truly enjoy your videos and your philosophical comments on life. Also, your mechanical expertise and the ways in which you share it. Thank you!
Never realized how complicated tractors could be. Your videos are so interesting and informative, love them!
Morning Pete , love your inaction with the cattle . Man I can’t believe how quickly the 20 fired up . Great video Pete , hope you post some video from tomorrow .👍
Can't wait to see you plowing. I was hoping that's what this video was. Thanks, Pete. I love the f20 wish I could have done one for my grandfather before he passed would have made him really smile!
Thanks Pete for all the work you put into making your videos,always enjoyed and appreciated.All the best to you and Hilary from Australia.❤
Delighted to see the Rogain is working! Hollywood, here he comes!
Pete was tractor dancing. Just needed Hillary. "Circle your partner!" 😂😂. Thanks.
Love your humor! AND love all of your tractors and how take care of your tractors. Bigger, better, faster is NOT always that.
That plough day must be a HAIR RAISING event....I want to go now! Is it HAIR or is it there? I hope it's HAIR for Pete's SAKE!!!
The F 20 looks like it just rolled on the show room floor great job have a fun day at the plowing.
Its a great Sunday morning when ya can wake up and watch a great video from your favorite TH-cam Channel JUST A FEW ACRES GOD BLESS AND have a great day at the plow day event!!!!😀😀😀😀😀😀
Service and a bath the old tractor sounds great Pete. Have a great day!
“No replacement for displacement”😅 I always wonder what today’s content will be…animals, winter pasture, IH truck, 856, etc, etc…and am never disappointed! Thanks for the great overview of the F20 and another great video! Have fun a plow day!
My dad was one of the guys that went from the F20 to a H in 1942, he discovered that the H didn’t preform as he wanted. After the war he soon traded that H for a M. It is amazing what a big step between a H and M.
Good morning Pete
She,s a fine looking rig, that was a very well put together video on starting procedure and service
Have fun on plough days have a gr8t day be safe
You never fail to supply me with a heart-felt grin and giggle! 😁
Hi Pete, Been cleaning out the storage bins again, it gives you a nice shine, your tractor, looks grate Pete.
Wow that is a nice tractor. It is hard to believe it is so old.
Loved the video and your new hair piece, lol, just as good as your jokes.
Noooo betterrrr!!!!! LoL 😂
simple but great effect. most of us immediately forgot our struggle with when you are going to wash the h 😂😂😂😂 nice twist👌
Thank you, Pete! I've sent a message to all the kids to be sure and watch. We're dealing with unprecedented devastation from the hurricane here in Upstate SC. It's hard on the kids being out of their routine, too. This will help them, especially the WIG!
Beautiful. You always do a fine job rebuilding these Farmall's. Perfection 👌
I waited patiently the entire time to catch you wash it. Well done. Beautiful piece of equipment
I have to say the thatch you had on at the end was a vast improvement made you look years younger!!
Nothing a Shiny red tractor fresh from a bath and ready to work! Love the new hair do! 😅😂
Pete you always bring me joy when I watch your videos. I learn sooooooo much from you each posting so keep up the good work. Cheers from Windsor Nova Scotia
Almost a Zero turn!!! Thanks, you reminded me with you oiling the felt! I live in an old two story home with radiators throughout. The Antiquated boiler has an electric pump in line with the huge water line, that circulates the water from the boiler 24/7. There are two small oil filler caps on the front and back of the pumps electric motor. Of course I am on the 3rd pump since I have lived here, If you don't keep oil fresh to the felt/ lubed bearings, we all know what can happen. And just like anything, like a water pump on a car or truck, because they run constantly during the winter, things wear out. Have a blessed Sunday. Robert
That corn in the background definitely means fall is here.. love NY fall. Love your old tractors Pete. Your hair looks like mine. Lol😅
Eating some pan dulce with coffee as I watch the video this morning. That weather looks so nice, especially knowing it’ll be 100 in my area for the next few days. Fall needs to get summer out of here😂
Wow, nice hair! Since I have an extremely 'wide part', I'm envious! Hope you had a great day at the plowing meet.
Oh yeah nice hair. Love that old tractor, looking forward to seeing the plough day.
What a great Sunday morning to watch a new great video of you Pete thank alot
Pete i must say I always enjoy seeing how meticulous you are with maintaining your tractors. I like the F20 alot, glad to see you putting it to use. I don't see many F series in my area anymore
You’ve matured, Pete. No more screaming and shaking your fists at the migratory geese - well done!!
Pete, you continue to make enjoyable and entertaining videos! I did a double take at the end 🤣