Reassembling the Farmall 504 Part 2: VICTORY AT LAST!
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- Things went terribly wrong when I started my Farmall 504 after rebuilding the governor, distributor, carburetor, and hydraulic valves. I need to get this tractor fixed for it's winter chores, and I'm FINALLY going to do it in this video!
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Great stuff Pete👍👍👍
Way to persevere Pete.
Most of my wrenching jobs succeed in turning the air blue around me, way before anything resembling a positive result appears on the distant horizon. I marvel at the calm way you proceed through the roadblocks and fails along the way....no can do, here...at least so far...but I'm taking notes.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who talks to their parts 😂
The only time I rebuilt a small 4 cylinder 25HP engine was under the guidance of a retired aircraft mechanic. the first requirement was to have the proper manual with all the specs. Then the necessary parts. When totally apart on the bench, I thought it would never start again. It was so satisfying when it started up. It was a miracle! I could not believe that it actually turned over and kept running. Then I realized every motor has to start up for the first time at the beginning. The thought and engineering that goes into a complex machine like an engine is truly amazing. Patience and a good tutor along with the right tools and the manual are all that are required. Great farmers are the masters of repair. I really enjoy your explanations in these videos.
I am watching Pete working on a tractor engine - distributor, plugs, cams, etc. (no idea what all this stuff is or how it works), and it brought to mind the magnificence of the human body and all the parts that go together (some that "scientists" doctors have no idea what they are for - appendix?) to make our bodies run smoothly. Our Father did that with just a thought. He didn't have to replace parts because they were the wrong model or grease the parts to keep them from rubbing (although now I feel I could use a little greasing). He just thought, and it was done. What a marvelous creation we are!! Look at all the moving parts in us - and they synchronize perfectly!! Thanks for the reminder - we all need to know the Master Mechanic.
I totally agree with everything you wrote! Thank you for posting 👌🙏
@@thomasbrown2650 Thank you Tom. It's encouraging to know there are like-minded souls in this world.
I very much appreciate that you are honest with your videos. You could have edited this video to make it look like it was a perfect job from start to finish. But as anybody who works on old equipment knows, it often takes experimentation to rediscover how the engineering of decades past works.
Exactly! Great comment!
I agree 💯👍
I don’t know that much about automobiles but I get a job at watching you take me through it and giving me a head eye view of what you’re doing.
Pete, you are a great communicator.
Funny how no matter what goes wrong, or how many knuckles you bash, when everything works, it's the best feeling in the world!
And if everything goes South just park 'er somewhere out of sight down out in the lower 40s and behind some bushes. Funny what you find down there on some old farms.
@@bay9876 and after a short cooling off, you drag it out of the bushes and begin where you left off.
@@janicetownsend8413 I suppose an old bottle of corn whisky stored behind the woodshed helps for just that purpose.
So glad that you show this too. I get frustrated and stuck sometimes in the middle of jobs. I appreciate the way you handle it, I learn a lot from you and I don’t work on tractors at all.
It amazes me how intricate the mechanics of machinery is...makes me think how someone came up with all that originally. Its also amazing how much you know Pete! Thanks for sharing another fascinating video!
Indeed, i specially find how they came up with ways to do things before electronics. As a "millenial" myself im used to making the computer do everything for me :D But facinatings looking at the mechanical method to get the same result :D
Watch a complete disassembly of an early lever action rifle.
Brought back a lot of memories (for better or worse) from doing this stuff as a teen in the 60s. Keep up the every-day videos!
Your mechanical knowledge is incredible!! Fantastic video!!!!!
I enjoy these videos. I like how you explain your mistakes. I learn so much. Also you explaining everything in detail is great. Thanks brother your videos are great. Wish youtube had more humble people like you
Nice work brother
Great job!
I admire your knowledge and patience especially for not doing this type of work on a regular basis. Great videos. Thanks for sharing.
Impressive as usual. What a skill set required to farm “Just a few acres”.
Amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing. Hugs from Colombia
Nice to have a job like that done right and put to bed. Clears the mind and gives a feeling of accomplishment.
Thanks for sharing your failures and frustrations, as well as successes. Would be fun to see what you do with personal vehicles, as well as farm machinery. Your explanations of how things work are awesome!
Excellent two part videos Pete, thank you for sharing.
that was a very good video you are a very good teacher I learned a lot on the Advance on distributor, I am 61 years old you're never too old to learn they say so thank you for that this is Dave from Ohio.
504 starts.... "Wow, listen to that! He got it!" Priceless.
I know nothing about tractors..... but I find it interesting and calming watching you work on them.
You have a great gift of patience and being steadfast
Perfect timing
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Well played.
Being horribly wrong is all part of being a mechanic, not letting it stop you is what makes a great mechanic. Know nothing about tractors, but a great deal keeping old mechanical industrial presses running. I really enjoyed your video, brought back lots of old memories of being horribly wrong, but knowing if you couldn't get the 30+-year-old press back up and running, lots of people would have to be sent home
Pete how I wish I was your friend and neighbor, I live in Michigan and want the wonderful life ,family and friends you have. I have the same interest rebuilding with what I have and enjoy challenges, if I’m ever traveling close to your family home stead , I would love to spend a hour at the least with you , I’m happy to say you have my Dads personality and charm. Thank you so much for the gift of your videos that takes time out of your day, and your one heck of a lucky man to have a beautiful wife that enjoys the farm life as much as you do. My You and your family have a happy Holiday.
Finally got here. Thanks Pete.
Listen to that baby Prrrrrrrrrrrrr! Nice job Pete.
I love the IH tractor videos the best, but I like the farm vlogging as well. Thanks Pete.
Mega thumbs-up Sir!
Nice thing about these older tractors is the fact that you can tune them up yourself. A new tractor has so much computer controlled mechanisms that you need a computer to tune it and a course in a tech college to learn it. My son works on the modern electronics and when they work right then they are nice but they can be expensive and a pain in the neck when they go bad.
Cool stuff, looking forward to your continued work on the MD.
I love these old tractors. They remind me of my youth on the farm. Thanks for keeping these old work horses running and sharing your experience!
I have to say , I enjoy your videos . My blood pressure drops down into the normal range , every time I watch . Thank you Dr Pete 😊
Pete when I saw your first smirk I knew you had it once you did some more then the thumbs up. You are satisfied great work and thank you for sharing your video with us. Ed
I'm a 71yo female in Queensland Australia, and I have no idea what you are talking about with fixing the tractor. Am I going to watch and enjoy? Of course I am! Keep up the good work.
Good job after driving attracted trailer for 12 13 hours a day really nice to watch you work you really calm me down keep up the good work
Nice work Pete.
I love old equipment, a little bit of work and better than a new one
Wow!!! Lots of figuring, calculating, measuring, fitting, etc., etc. I think you could pass the finals in any mechanical engineering course! Nice work and extraordinarily well presented!!! Thanks.
Sounds real good pete good job
Wow!i. It’s like you are reciting a Farmall manual! Now that’s a good memory!
Like I tell my kids. Use your eyes and brain. No wrong way to do anything. Nice job Pete.
Good job man! I like the 504s the only reason I decided not to buy one or 2 was the fact that the engines aren't sleeved. I'd rather be able to do a rebuild without removing the engine and sending it to a shop for boring.
OMG- I thought learning Korean was tough! I cannot fathom how you know all this in addition to all the regular farm stuff you do. Impressive!
I’m excited to see the MD back In The shop. Need to save old equipment. Good job.
I love to see you work things out even though I know nothing about engines 😊
Omg Pete, 20 000 likes , I do not understand what you are explaining, but you did a superb job, thnx and so I still watch the whole vlog =) Be safe and your family to
Enjoy your mech videos..it gives a person a good feeling to fix something and have it run when finished. Your knowledge on repairing older equips is amazing. Have a grt Christmas.
I am going to enjoy watching you work on that MD tractor again.
There's no place like Hone !!!!! Thanks for the great videos and Happy Holidays
I'll bet you are so glad to get that figured out and done. I know you like the challenge, as would I when it comes to the old reliable ones, but it is not simple. You just showed a whole lot of us viewers the complexity of these older machines. They may not be as complicated or precise when it comes to the specs or as computerized, as the newer ones, but they aren't easy either. Great job Pete, I think everyone was closely watching with anticipation for you to fix the 504 International. Congratulation and thanks for sharing, I for one enjoyed this a lot. Have a wonderful week and stay safe!
I can wacth you work on tractors for hrs... and do love it!
I wish I had patients , amazing to watch
You have some of the best tractor repair videos! I really appreciate you creating and posting them!!!
Wow!!! You save so much $ by doing this yourself!! Amazing Work!! God Bless and have a Wonderful Week!! 😀⚘❤
Pete. Love your videos. Thank you. Your videos are our daily "jumpstart" before starting the work day on our small farm. Have you done a video discussing the various antique clocks you have in your home? I am a clock collector and would love to hear the history of yours.
I'll be 75 next month and I'm a female. I'll never use most of the knowledge you present in your videos, but I enjoy knowing how things work, how they're made, etc. I just enjoy ALL of your videos. I enjoy your animals. I love how you and Hillary work together. I also love to read Hillary
Love you guys. Merry christmas.
Shirley, they are good people, aren't they. As are you. Merry Christmas!
Pete - perfect combo of timelapse and discussion!
You are the best Pete ! Best regards from sweden.
Absolutely loving the mechanical videos
I wish I knew what you forgot about tractors...
well done brother!!
Congratulations Mr. Pete. Now put him to work!
As a civil engineer, i never tough i'll be so amazed by an architect ;) . I juste finished reading your book. Loved it. Merci bcp de partager ainsi des tranches de vos passionnantes journées.
Good attention to detail 👍👍. I've never seen points that are 2 piece. All that I have worked with are a one piece point with contact built right on to it. Good job sir👍👍✌️
Well done Pete! I always love the obligatory thumbs up when a plan comes together! 😁👍🏻
Great video! I have the urge to go buy an old Farmall now.
Awesome! 504 sounds great. Congrats! Can’t wait for the MD videos…. :) :):)
Another awesome video with the explanation and details work thanks Pete
congratulations pete, always nice to see an old girl brought back up to snuff
Nice job Pete, runs nice now, and the Spool valves are like new again👍
Enjoy your videos thanks for clean entertainment
An object lesson in patient application and a lesson for those -of most ages - who are looking for instant gratification. Something of a lesson for life and responsible consumption. You can guess that part of society that it would not suit, apart from the usual types for whom planned obsolescence was to be the way forward.
Hello Pete you have to love it when she is running just perfect exactly how you feel it should be running. Nice job have a great day.
just wanted to say, I admire your extreme patience, it is amazing,
very good done
Sounds like a new one! Gives me hope on my ole MH 44. Hey at least it's red. 😁
Well it's nice to know my ear is still working, when yu were adjusting the idle speed. I heard what I thought was correct and you went thru it and came right back to where I heard it the first go around and you said there it is.!. some things your mind and ear just don't forget. and that was one of them. thanks for sharing Pete. can't wait for the next pro-ject! ECF
Mister, I admire your perseverance during this operations. You must have bin a marinesoldier in the past. Never giving up. I like your humor and view on farming and nature. I ill see all of your video's. By the way , You live in a same countryside like mine , hilly . I live in the Netherlands ( most southern part , called Limburg in a village called Hoensbroek ).
Excellent video. I need to rebuild the governor on my dad's 1964 Ford 4000. I know it will be different, but it will be similar. Keep up the great mechanical videos. I love them.
That smile at about 27min says it all. Job well done, even with the detours!
Pete, That was a wonderful video. It was full of issues that we have all encountered when we have a major mechanical repair. Your patience while filming it is admirable ( Though I am sure you may have edited some parts out). That's for taking us on that journey. Though I didn't do tractor repairs, I have done may mechanical repairs in my 80 years. If I dodn't get another chance I wish you, Hillary and your family a very Merry Christmas. Jim Robinson
Good Job a lot to do but your got it under control. Better than I could within 10 years.
It's great to see the 504 back up and running!
I wish I heard the start up in my truck! I bet it was just beautiful ❤️ thank you for your knowledge and sharing it with us 👌
Pete, I’ve been following your channel now for well over a year and I am amazed at your ability to describe what you’re doing and do it at the same time. I have difficulty walking and chewing gum at the same time. I’m really looking forward to more MD work. I enjoy both your farming and your mechanical working. Thanks for another great video.
Man... it's been sooo many decades since I tinkered with tuning a points-based distributor engine. I always kept a spare condenser in my toolbox. I learned that the hard way. LOL Nice work there, Pete.
Totally in….I’ve popped my popcorn ready for …what happens next…part 2💭
Thanks for the video Pete 👍
You really honed your skills on that distributor.
Awesome Video Pete!!! Thank You
Pete I really enjoy the mechanical part of your videos. Thanks for taking us along and Sharing all of the aspects of Farming!
That runs great , you do very nice work !
Its all about patience and perseverance( and knowledge!). Good job Pete.
Nice job Pete!!
Thanks Donald!
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Watching your mechanical videos frequently have helped me figure out, and correct issues with my tractors, albeit they are Oliver’s. I have a 66, 77, and 88.
Looking forward to the continuation of the MD videos!!
Wow....