I was taught to grease a tractor before each use by my grandfather. I followed his guidance every day that I used my tractors. I used Chevron, Moly EP2 grease and wiped off every zerk fitting with a shop towel before greasing it.
My girlfriend asked what I was watching. I said, "watching a man drive a tractor". She said, "that's boring". Therein lies the difference between men and women!!!!
I really like your channel and your old ford tractor. I have a 1948 ford 8n I use for dragging logs and maintaining my gravel road. You do great work. Most of all, I like the christian values you show and uphold on your channel.
It was my best job in the world when I spent weekends along with my wife at her brothers newly acquired fruit farm, it had 1200 apple trees in an over grown orchard so my job with a smaller Massey Fergusson had a twin rotor skid cutter (brush hog) that I fought brambles young trees and everything nature had tried growing, but me happy as can be in the fresh air, smaller tractor and a million miles away from my weekday job in a factory.. Was a long time ago now but always remembered.. Thanks for your videos.. Ian -- UK.
I’ve got an old Ford 1300 not sure the year. Frankly don’t know much more about it other than the make and model. I have a neighbor who doesn’t have and animals to ‘mow’ her pasture so I do it for her every now and again. I’m 17 and have been doing it for a few years now. It’s really cool to me and I’m glad I’ve found your channel.
I have ran several tractors such as yours and used stabilizer bars, I see you already have the setup to do that, just food for thought..thanks for all the good videos.
I sure do like the simplicity of those early tractors. I have a Kubota M135GX. The operator manual is an inch thick. Inside the cab with all the buttons, gauges and levers it looks like the cockpit of a fighter jet.
I was watching you put a plug in that tire and thought I’m surprised it’s a tubeless tire. Surprise it was not. Still it’s a beautiful classic Ford tractor!
The 3000 3cyld diesel is a fine little tractor, great for mowing, raking hay and any other job it's capable of. I have owned one in the past and always liked it, but don't like the gas model.
Take the unexpected with a cup of joy keeps life interesting and I think why you had the trouble you did is because your little helper wasn’t there giving you directions..lol thanks for sharing your videos with us and God bless!
I had an old Ford 3000 like that that I restored and the levelers are still available ebay, or steiner tractor parts. After 50 years parts do wear out !!! You also have some problems in your steering box, front wheels shimmying and drg link moving while you drive, I think there is an adjustment on the steering gear box, tighten it up for better steering !!!
Justin unless YOU can work on or can afford to or find a mechanic to work on they are just a money pit !!! And unless YOU have the funds and time or resources to do a Complete restoration, just buy a newer tractor and save yourself the grief IF you plan on working the tractor, IF you just want to fix up/restore for fun (and agrivation) don't bother !!!
Were i in your shoes I'd get that brushog and tractor on a good flat surface, drop the tail wheel to it's lowest position (highest cut), and level the brushog and tractor as one unit with your 3 point screw. There is no reason to cut a meadow or pasture at 4". The only reason to hogging that low is if your next step is to apply glyphostate. If you raise your hog up to the highest cut you'll pass over the rocks and stones, you will get a much better chop and distribution of the cuttings because they won't be trapped under the deck, your plants will grow thicker and eventually crowd out the brambles, you'll start to make some topsoil and your field will look a lot better. Then you can take your blades off, give them a good sharpening and balancing and you'll have a lovely meadow that gets better and easier every time you hog it. Give it a try. You won't be sorry. :) Good luck!
I had an old Ford tractor that had what was called stabilizer bars. They attach from the pins on the implement to the pins under the fenders. This will keep your brush cutter or any other implement from swaying back and forth.
Yeah, your tractor has the forward pins installed already. It’s much quicker to add one or two bars than it is to shorten stay chains. I like my chains on the longish side, so I can get on 3-point equipment I’ve not backed up exactly centered on. 😃
That arm screws in then the put a lock bolt in the welded nut. But the old ford tractors used a offset stabilizer bar to stop the sway of the implements. Hope this helps and keep up the good work .👍
those fords had stabiliser bars on the 3 point linkage lift arms - from the outside of the ball joint to under the rear axle where there is a pin to locate.
Give us an updated review on the kubota since you've had it a while now. Like options you wish you had gotten and how you like the hydrostatic drive and the DEF system.
Wes..... I'm sorry you had problems, but at least now, I know I'm not the only one that has those days! Despite the drone accident, your camera work is phenomenal! 👍👍👍
I've seen a myriad of fixes on those lift arms. Mostly welded or brazed ("I've never had to adjust that one over xx years" philosophy). Drilled through and pinned. I seen one that had been split and clamps put on it to draw the threads together. All done with intent to replace, but most end up being worked until they break again, beyond repair. And often after fixes to the fix that fixed the first fix. By then it's cheaper to buy a replacement over having a job shop straighten all that out ("it's not the cost of the repair, it's the cost of the damage you caused").
It looks like you need to put a stabilizer bar from that lower link up to the other pin that's underneath the axle closer to the tire to keep it from swinging sideways. That's what my dad had on his Massey Ferguson. Or set it up like the three-point on that Kubota with those adjustable links. My New Holland had those adjustable links also.
You want to keep 3 different types of spray on the tractor when doing field work. 1 can of bug spray in case you need to get off the tractor in long grass/weeds. 1 can of foaming wasp spray for when you can spot where they are coming out of, 1 can of fogger style wasp spray to deal with the swarming wasps as you have an open tractor you will get stung a lot if you piss off some wasps/yellow jackets so being able to take care of them in the air is very important.
Nice one thanks Wes! The Ford 3000 is looking great after her tidy up & wash. Shame about the hydraulic link arm - I'm guessing that may mean a hunt for new parts. Looks like the thread wasn't screwed down far enough to carry the weight. Great work with the Drone too, until it came down - more expense! Any Fish in that pond of yours? Oh, and I guess you need to fix the Tire on the Jeep too! Stay safe & well! 👍👍
I grew up on a UK with Dextas, Fergusons and Fords. The chains on the inside of the arms are only to stop the arms swinging out and contacting the rear tyres when you don't have an implement on. Often very light chains. Lateral Implement positioning was done either by a rigid ( so push/pull) arm running to point on the outer area of the rear axle, or TWO chains (one each side, both pulling) with turnbuckles.
You need to get some stabilizers that hook just under your axle (you can see the pins at 5:40) then the other ends slide on the implement pins with your 3 point arms. I have a set on my old Ford 2000 when I'm mowing and it makes a huge difference. HUGE. Almost no side to side wobble, even on hills. Honestly you could just make a couple. Mine are about 1/2 inch by 3 inch steel around 3 feet long (that needs to be measured) with a hole at each end. The only thing is if your mowing really heavy brush, briars, and small trees you may get one of the pins knocked off under the axle then you end up bending the bar. So good pins or even actual bolts are needed there.
When mowing grass I always threw a chain saw and a long steel cable on my 8’ Bush Hog, to cut up any trees I found blocking my way. I also kept a cooler on the tractor full of cold Cokes. I did not like rotary mowers because they beat up the tractors hydraulic system. I used a Ford 7740. I found yellow flies were worse than yellow jackets. I had enough power to run away from yellow jackets.
I find lessons in your vlogs. Love how you chose to make repairs on the tractor and put it to good use rather than put it out to pasture so to speak. I have been feeling a bit useless since developing knee problems. There are still things I can do to be of benefit to others. If your tractor had feelings and could talk I believe it would be smiling and saying thank you for being able to be useful once again. I continue to be amazed at the array of work you do on your land. Somehow I had missed your growing of Christmas trees. If I lived in your area I would to have one for my home. How if your vegetable garden? M. Belinda Davis in NC
That arm that you said broke looks like it was missing the lock down bolt that went in the hole on top. By the looks of the threaded rod it looks like it has a flat spot where a bolt had pushed on it above the threads and see if the hole has threads in it. You might look at the other rod on the other side to see what it looks like.
That particular tractor has stabilizer bar that post to keep from swaying from side to side they are put on from the attachment pin on the brush mower to those pin that are under both side of the rear axel The Ford 3600 that I used mowing my grandmother fields Has the damn set and both the same lift and rear end
Have you looked into Arizona cypress? They're beautiful trees, fast growing, drought tolerant and make beautiful Christmas trees that can be planted after using.
I did my best to stop you when I saw you trying to plug that tire, but yelling at the screen does not accomplish much. At least it did not take much to resolve, though your jack was pretty expensive. I have to assume the 3000 is similar to my 8n & NAA on the rear, as I saw you had pegs under the axle. I would get a set of anti-sway bars for the mower. My 5 ft. mower does not move at all when I brush hog with it. They would be easy enough to make too, but the TSC has them. Can't help you on the lift arm as I have not ran into that (yet). I would guess your threads inside are likely the issue. Some guys like to just go to a second adjustable lift arm, but not sure what that accomplishes. Again, props to you for your videos. It is obvious the time you take making your footage and editing.
One of the absolute WORST habits you can ever get into, is piling logs in the tree line. Pile them up somewhere to burn, or stack them loose, so they can breathe and cure out for milling.
My dad had a blue ford tractor like that. First one i remember him getting on our farm. He was so proud of it. The brush hog did a good job. Those bushes and small trees can get out of hand before you realize it.
It was nice to see the blue beauty back in bidness. I remember a time , BK, ( Before Kubby ) , when it worked all the time. That grapple rig you used on the back of it got a workout. I loved that drone shot, with the camera set on slow motion so that when run at regular speed, it looked like some strange animal scurrying around the field. I'm sorry about the crash though. What happened? Did the battery die?
Mowing on that old Ford 3000 there’s a lot more comfortable than the Kubota with that heavy front end loader on it. For my smaller acreage mowing like 10 acres or so I went to Facebook marketplace and found a extremely nice old 8 foot drag type cutter. I think I gave $500 for it last year and I don’t believe I’ll ever use a three-point cutter again simple hook up, takes all the weight off of the tractor and gives a lot better cut and you don’t have to worry about check chains or leveling arms. By the way that old Ford 3000 direct injection engine sure sounds a lot better than the Kubota ha ha
They make flat anti sway bars for your tractor and you already have the pins under the fenders. I wonder how long the tire stayed up, I noticed it had a tube in it and of course you cannot plug a tubed tire. Use 2 of the flat sway bars, using only one you will bend it.
I have a Kubota L3010 and a 3cyl Ford 4000. When I swap out pto attachements I always run into the problem of a single shaft not fitting both tractors. My Kubota has shorter arms than the Ford.
I will have to say that adjusting the chains was a smart idea. More P.I.A. than necessary but smart fix. However now that you know the chains are only there to keep the lift arms from swinging into the tires with no implement attached and are not really meant to be adjusted. The stabilizer bars run from under the fender Axle to the lift arm pins on the outside of the lift arms when attached to the implement. if you look you can see the 2 pins in the video under the axles where they attach back to the tractor. Now you do not always have to run 2 stabilizers, better yes, but for smaller implements such as single row cultivators and tater plows 1 will do the job just fine.
Don’t forget to check the grease, dope, in your rotary mowers gear case, periodically. They are not fun or cheap to rebuild and grease any fittings on it before each use, including the zerk fitting on the PTO shaft.
The chains on the lift arms are not for sway control. It is to keep the lift arms from going in to the tires. Fords of that era uses sway bars that hook under the fenders and go to the pins of the mower where the lift arms attach. The chains don't have the same pivot point as the lift bars has but the sway bars does.
🤷♂️ That's going to be an interesting fix, I guess the internal threads are worn. Other than replacing the part (with new or old)...Perhaps a threaded insert - I'm not sure what it's called...Heli coil? Sort of like when the treads have stripped out of a spark plug. Good luck Wes, can't wait to see what you come up with. Great video, thumbs up.
Craig don't even try to fix not worth it, new ones available. temp fix i did was get it so the lift bars were even and welded it back to finish job while waiting for replacement!!1
@@wilburfinnigan2142 I always like to try for a fix (if it breaks again it was just my time) one could bore out the threads, press a soft steel rod into the hole, then drill and tap. It all depends on what type of tools are available, but if time is an issue then of course you're right. I'm retired so its like a challenge for me.
Some wonder why farmers work never gets done. Always something to do, the rains delay, the weeds grow, summer to short or to long, the kids grow up, and time waits for none. Meanwhile, do the maintenance, hook up the 3-point hitch, attach the PTO and get what done you can ... and then there is the filming, editing, and posting.
I was taught to grease a tractor before each use by my grandfather. I followed his guidance every day that I used my tractors. I used Chevron, Moly EP2 grease and wiped off every zerk fitting with a shop towel before greasing it.
My girlfriend asked what I was watching. I said, "watching a man drive a tractor". She said, "that's boring". Therein lies the difference between men and women!!!!
Women just want to watch the tractor.
I like watching tractors and bush hogs
Never know how useful a tractor is with a front end loader till you got one. They are lifesavers
I really like your channel and your old ford tractor. I have a 1948 ford 8n I use for dragging logs and maintaining my gravel road. You do great work. Most of all, I like the christian values you show and uphold on your channel.
Good Morning, I've been a Ford fan since learning about Henry Ford. Glad to see some blue iron. Now I'll watch your video.
It was my best job in the world when I spent weekends along with my wife at her brothers newly acquired fruit farm, it had 1200 apple trees in an over grown orchard so my job with a smaller Massey Fergusson had a twin rotor skid cutter (brush hog) that I fought brambles young trees and everything nature had tried growing, but me happy as can be in the fresh air, smaller tractor and a million miles away from my weekday job in a factory.. Was a long time ago now but always remembered.. Thanks for your videos.. Ian -- UK.
I’ve got an old Ford 1300 not sure the year. Frankly don’t know much more about it other than the make and model. I have a neighbor who doesn’t have and animals to ‘mow’ her pasture so I do it for her every now and again. I’m 17 and have been doing it for a few years now. It’s really cool to me and I’m glad I’ve found your channel.
Great job rebuilding the tractor , sounds great 👍 !!!
I have ran several tractors such as yours and used stabilizer bars, I see you already have the setup to do that, just food for thought..thanks for all the good videos.
You're right, Tony. Turns out I have some, now I know what they're for. *facepalm*
I subscribed purely on your old Ford 3000 videos. Thanks for rehabilitating what we still use in rural Alabama.
Good to see Ole Blue doing work again!
I sure do like the simplicity of those early tractors. I have a Kubota M135GX. The operator manual is an inch thick. Inside the cab with all the buttons, gauges and levers it looks like the cockpit of a fighter jet.
My 601 ford workmaster has out lasted 2 Kubotas and is so easy to work on
I was watching you put a plug in that tire and thought I’m surprised it’s a tubeless tire.
Surprise it was not.
Still it’s a beautiful classic Ford tractor!
Yep, whoops.
Ooops is right, my friend !! Tee Hee !!
The 3000 3cyld diesel is a fine little tractor, great for mowing, raking hay and any other job it's capable of. I have owned one in the past and always liked it, but don't like the gas model.
Old Ford tractors are sure good old reliable beaters. We still have a fully working 1953 8N Jubilee onm the homestead here in MT.
Flying a drone while bush hogging - professional home owner level.
Ole blue was looking pretty proud..👍 From Cadillac Michigan
Nice to see there's still plenty of life left in the old lady. Good tractors these 1000 series, enjoy.
That old gal will still be running when these new computer tractors have been scraped and melted down.
Take the unexpected with a cup of joy keeps life interesting and I think why you had the trouble you did is because your little helper wasn’t there giving you directions..lol thanks for sharing your videos with us and God bless!
I think you're right!
Impressed the pto shaft works well on both tractors
I had an old Ford 3000 like that that I restored and the levelers are still available ebay, or steiner tractor parts. After 50 years parts do wear out !!! You also have some problems in your steering box, front wheels shimmying and drg link moving while you drive, I think there is an adjustment on the steering gear box, tighten it up for better steering !!!
Thank you I noticed that too.
@@paulprigge1209 Yep !!!! Been there done that !!!!
I thought I was gonna die of old age before you ever got to the "Heavy Brush, etc." part!
I always enjoy watching these videos
Great video. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.
The three point hitch, both versatile and a pain in the @$$. Pat's three point quick change hitch made my manageable.
One of the best channels on TH-cam. Would love to see more with the old Ford. We’re looking at getting one or maybe an old Massey Ferguson.
Justin unless YOU can work on or can afford to or find a mechanic to work on they are just a money pit !!! And unless YOU have the funds and time or resources to do a Complete restoration, just buy a newer tractor and save yourself the grief IF you plan on working the tractor, IF you just want to fix up/restore for fun (and agrivation) don't bother !!!
Thanks, Justin!
Looks like a hell of a job keeping the grass down on that property.
Couple of nice looking tractors you got there. I can't afford one of the new tractors so I've been looking at the older ones like that Ford you got.
I couldn’t dream of a better life ….. one day I’ll have my own land and toys too - I hope. 👍
Will probably do that first thing. I never have adjusted that side, not once...so I don't think I'll be missing out on any adjustments.
NEVER a dull moment, for sure !! Thanks for sharing - enjoyed the video never the less !! Have a GREAT day and say "Hi" to the family !!
The stabilizer bars are nice. Especially if you push dirt backwards.
Excellent work👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing
Were i in your shoes I'd get that brushog and tractor on a good flat surface, drop the tail wheel to it's lowest position (highest cut), and level the brushog and tractor as one unit with your 3 point screw. There is no reason to cut a meadow or pasture at 4". The only reason to hogging that low is if your next step is to apply glyphostate.
If you raise your hog up to the highest cut you'll pass over the rocks and stones, you will get a much better chop and distribution of the cuttings because they won't be trapped under the deck, your plants will grow thicker and eventually crowd out the brambles, you'll start to make some topsoil and your field will look a lot better.
Then you can take your blades off, give them a good sharpening and balancing and you'll have a lovely meadow that gets better and easier every time you hog it.
Give it a try. You won't be sorry. :)
Good luck!
Good job! I don't have a tractor, but I would lube all three point connections and adjustments before using. Whatever your favorite lube is! Aloha!
I had an old Ford tractor that had what was called stabilizer bars. They attach from the pins on the implement to the pins under the fenders. This will keep your brush cutter or any other implement from swaying back and forth.
I was gonna mention them. They'll keep that bushog from swinging
Use em on my 56 Ford…game changer. Don’t need em on the modern tractors.
Yeah, your tractor has the forward pins installed already. It’s much quicker to add one or two bars than it is to shorten stay chains. I like my chains on the longish side, so I can get on 3-point equipment I’ve not backed up exactly centered on. 😃
Great video.Always something.Love that 3000.I have to redo.
That arm screws in then the put a lock bolt in the welded nut. But the old ford tractors used a offset stabilizer bar to stop the sway of the implements. Hope this helps and keep up the good work .👍
Love your content 🥰
Great camera work! Like a pro!!!
those fords had stabiliser bars on the 3 point linkage lift arms - from the outside of the ball joint to under the rear axle where there is a pin to locate.
The old Ford sounds so good, better than the Kubota in my opinion
Agree.
Give us an updated review on the kubota since you've had it a while now. Like options you wish you had gotten and how you like the hydrostatic drive and the DEF system.
Wes.....
I'm sorry you had problems, but at least now, I know I'm not the only one that has those days! Despite the drone accident, your camera work is phenomenal! 👍👍👍
Those Christmas trees look like Charlie Browns.
I've seen a myriad of fixes on those lift arms. Mostly welded or brazed ("I've never had to adjust that one over xx years" philosophy). Drilled through and pinned. I seen one that had been split and clamps put on it to draw the threads together. All done with intent to replace, but most end up being worked until they break again, beyond repair. And often after fixes to the fix that fixed the first fix. By then it's cheaper to buy a replacement over having a job shop straighten all that out ("it's not the cost of the repair, it's the cost of the damage you caused").
It looks like you need to put a stabilizer bar from that lower link up to the other pin that's underneath the axle closer to the tire to keep it from swinging sideways.
That's what my dad had on his Massey Ferguson.
Or set it up like the three-point on that Kubota with those adjustable links.
My New Holland had those adjustable links also.
Love your farm! My dream.
Cool. Thanks for sharing.
Cut my teeth as a lad on a little Ford 3000 just like that one! Loved that tractor.
You want to keep 3 different types of spray on the tractor when doing field work. 1 can of bug spray in case you need to get off the tractor in long grass/weeds. 1 can of foaming wasp spray for when you can spot where they are coming out of, 1 can of fogger style wasp spray to deal with the swarming wasps as you have an open tractor you will get stung a lot if you piss off some wasps/yellow jackets so being able to take care of them in the air is very important.
Regarding your break downs, that's what happens with older equipment, regretfully. Find out if Ford has a replacement. Nice to see old iron working.
Nice one thanks Wes! The Ford 3000 is looking great after her tidy up & wash. Shame about the hydraulic link arm - I'm guessing that may mean a hunt for new parts. Looks like the thread wasn't screwed down far enough to carry the weight. Great work with the Drone too, until it came down - more expense! Any Fish in that pond of yours? Oh, and I guess you need to fix the Tire on the Jeep too! Stay safe & well! 👍👍
👍Lots of fun stuff to chores with
I grew up on a UK with Dextas, Fergusons and Fords.
The chains on the inside of the arms are only to stop the arms swinging out and contacting the rear tyres when you don't have an implement on. Often very light chains.
Lateral Implement positioning was done either by a rigid ( so push/pull) arm running to point on the outer area of the rear axle, or TWO chains (one each side, both pulling) with turnbuckles.
Cypress, I only like the smell of Norway spruce at Christmas time !
This is the way bushhogging was meant to be done. Great job. Good luck on the fixes needed.
I just subbed. The video production is top notch and drew me to sub.
You need to get some stabilizers that hook just under your axle (you can see the pins at 5:40) then the other ends slide on the implement pins with your 3 point arms. I have a set on my old Ford 2000 when I'm mowing and it makes a huge difference. HUGE. Almost no side to side wobble, even on hills. Honestly you could just make a couple. Mine are about 1/2 inch by 3 inch steel around 3 feet long (that needs to be measured) with a hole at each end. The only thing is if your mowing really heavy brush, briars, and small trees you may get one of the pins knocked off under the axle then you end up bending the bar. So good pins or even actual bolts are needed there.
Tractor supply has them cheap.
I love all of your tractors like you
A Ford that’s pretty good
Our old 3000 had a sway bar that mounted on the right side from a pin on the side of the tractor to the swing arm pin at the implements
When mowing grass I always threw a chain saw and a long steel cable on my 8’ Bush Hog, to cut up any trees I found blocking my way. I also kept a cooler on the tractor full of cold Cokes. I did not like rotary mowers because they beat up the tractors hydraulic system. I used a Ford 7740. I found yellow flies were worse than yellow jackets. I had enough power to run away from yellow jackets.
How does a Rotary mower beat up the hydraulics on a tractor?
I find lessons in your vlogs. Love how you chose to make repairs on the tractor and put it to good use rather than put it out to pasture so to speak. I have been feeling a bit useless since developing knee problems. There are still things I can do to be of benefit to others. If your tractor had feelings and could talk I believe it would be smiling and saying thank you for being able to be useful once again. I continue to be amazed at the array of work you do on your land. Somehow I had missed your growing of Christmas trees. If I lived in your area I would to have one for my home. How if your vegetable garden? M. Belinda Davis in NC
Garden is done for the year. Got distracted with other things and it got left by the wayside. We did put up some corn and tomatoes though.
That arm that you said broke looks like it was missing the lock down bolt that went in the hole on top. By the looks of the threaded rod it looks like it has a flat spot where a bolt had pushed on it above the threads and see if the hole has threads in it. You might look at the other rod on the other side to see what it looks like.
I was wondering if you got into them when mowing that field. Sure is a good place for them. Like you old Ford 3000.
That particular tractor has stabilizer bar that post to keep from swaying from side to side they are put on from the attachment pin on the brush mower to those pin that are under both side of the rear axel
The Ford 3600 that I used mowing my grandmother fields Has the damn set and both the same lift and rear end
In my neck of the woods that tractor is considered new.😆
That pond looks familiar to me don't no if its coincidence but stoney ridge springs to mind
Your pond looks like it's got a nice bloom on it I would love o get arround it with a fishing pole and about 50 crickets
It's well stocked. Howard came over a few weeks ago and caught a good mess in a short time.
Don’t forget to put some grease on the PTO shaft and put the spin off cover on it when not in use.
Nice work👍
Have you looked into Arizona cypress? They're beautiful trees, fast growing, drought tolerant and make beautiful Christmas trees that can be planted after using.
I did my best to stop you when I saw you trying to plug that tire, but yelling at the screen does not accomplish much. At least it did not take much to resolve, though your jack was pretty expensive. I have to assume the 3000 is similar to my 8n & NAA on the rear, as I saw you had pegs under the axle. I would get a set of anti-sway bars for the mower. My 5 ft. mower does not move at all when I brush hog with it. They would be easy enough to make too, but the TSC has them. Can't help you on the lift arm as I have not ran into that (yet). I would guess your threads inside are likely the issue. Some guys like to just go to a second adjustable lift arm, but not sure what that accomplishes. Again, props to you for your videos. It is obvious the time you take making your footage and editing.
I don’t know why, but I love old tractors, problems and all.
If you do any water maintenance I would be very interested in seeing it eaven as small as structure improvement especially doing it on a budget
Nice video. Nice older Ford tractor! What is the solar panel for at 17 min near your Christmas trees?
I like how you can fly a drone in one hand and drive a tractor in the other
One of the absolute WORST habits you can ever get into, is piling logs in the tree line. Pile them up somewhere to burn, or stack them loose, so they can breathe and cure out for milling.
One thing I miss about these newer tractors is they don't have the same sound the older tractors had.
My dad had a blue ford tractor like that. First one i remember him getting on our farm. He was so proud of it.
The brush hog did a good job. Those bushes and small trees can get out of hand before you realize it.
I know just how your dad felt … lucky guy.
It was nice to see the blue beauty back in bidness. I remember a time , BK, ( Before Kubby ) , when it worked all the time. That grapple rig you used on the back of it got a workout. I loved that drone shot, with the camera set on slow motion so that when run at regular speed, it looked like some strange animal scurrying around the field. I'm sorry about the crash though. What happened? Did the battery die?
All your little issues are just a part of having equipment in your life.
Truth.
Looks like fun. Sure beats my 83 John deere 318 even tho that thing cuts like a hot knife through butter.
Mowing on that old Ford 3000 there’s a lot more comfortable than the Kubota with that heavy front end loader on it.
For my smaller acreage mowing like 10 acres or so I went to Facebook marketplace and found a extremely nice old 8 foot drag type cutter. I think I gave $500 for it last year and I don’t believe I’ll ever use a three-point cutter again simple hook up, takes all the weight off of the tractor and gives a lot better cut and you don’t have to worry about check chains or leveling arms. By the way that old Ford 3000 direct injection engine sure sounds a lot better than the Kubota ha ha
Kind of curious as to what variety of Christmas tree you are growing ? They resemble Arbor Vitae or Leyland Cypress ?
Put some Slime or whatever tire stop-leak you like in those front tires. It'll save you a bunch of money and trips to the tire place.
Some sway bars will greatly help!
Thank you, Chris. Several have mentioned sway bars. Turns out I have a set, now I know what they're for.
Really enjoy the videos bud, unfortunately, your luck is about like mine! Still blessed!
It treads in with a set bolt to stop it from pulling out
Drone footage is awesome! Which drone are you using?
They make flat anti sway bars for your tractor and you already have the pins under the fenders. I wonder how long the tire stayed up, I noticed it had a tube in it and of course you cannot plug a tubed tire. Use 2 of the flat sway bars, using only one you will bend it.
Your brush hogging looks good
I have a Kubota L3010 and a 3cyl Ford 4000. When I swap out pto attachements I always run into the problem of a single shaft not fitting both tractors. My Kubota has shorter arms than the Ford.
I can smell the mixture of Diesel Smoke, Diesel Fuel itself, and the Sumac, Cedar, Ragweed, Ceresia, and Grass.
I will have to say that adjusting the chains was a smart idea. More P.I.A. than necessary but smart fix. However now that you know the chains are only there to keep the lift arms from swinging into the tires with no implement attached and are not really meant to be adjusted. The stabilizer bars run from under the fender Axle to the lift arm pins on the outside of the lift arms when attached to the implement. if you look you can see the 2 pins in the video under the axles where they attach back to the tractor. Now you do not always have to run 2 stabilizers, better yes, but for smaller implements such as single row cultivators and tater plows 1 will do the job just fine.
Don’t forget to check the grease, dope, in your rotary mowers gear case, periodically. They are not fun or cheap to rebuild and grease any fittings on it before each use, including the zerk fitting on the PTO shaft.
Good morning from SE Louisiana 3 Aug 21.
The chains on the lift arms are not for sway control. It is to keep the lift arms from going in to the tires. Fords of that era uses sway bars that hook under the fenders and go to the pins of the mower where the lift arms attach. The chains don't have the same pivot point as the lift bars has but the sway bars does.
Several have mentioned sway bars. Turns out I have a set, now I know what they're for.
WHAT STATE AND COUNTY YOU IN, DID NOT REALIZE THAT CLOSE TO HIGHWAY
🤷♂️ That's going to be an interesting fix, I guess the internal threads are worn. Other than replacing the part (with new or old)...Perhaps a threaded insert - I'm not sure what it's called...Heli coil? Sort of like when the treads have stripped out of a spark plug. Good luck Wes, can't wait to see what you come up with. Great video, thumbs up.
Craig don't even try to fix not worth it, new ones available. temp fix i did was get it so the lift bars were even and welded it back to finish job while waiting for replacement!!1
@@wilburfinnigan2142 I always like to try for a fix (if it breaks again it was just my time) one could bore out the threads, press a soft steel rod into the hole, then drill and tap. It all depends on what type of tools are available, but if time is an issue then of course you're right. I'm retired so its like a challenge for me.
They are about 50 bucks at Tractor Supply!
Those chains are not meant to stop sway. You need a sway bar.
14:12 Why not let first the cattle graze and then mulch only the leftovers ? Superb camera work, a joy to watch.
Some wonder why farmers work never gets done. Always something to do, the rains delay, the weeds grow, summer to short or to long, the kids grow up, and time waits for none. Meanwhile, do the maintenance, hook up the 3-point hitch, attach the PTO and get what done you can ... and then there is the filming, editing, and posting.