R4s were a marketing scam by manufacturers trying to make newer, underbuilt tractors, look tougher than what they actually are. If you ever get the chance, and run in grass dirt or mud, try a set of R14s.
Another vote here for R4s. I run amongst mesquite and honey locust thorns and R1s wouldn't last. I agree they (R4s) are terrible in mud but in my case are necessary.
I have R4s also. They do ok, but they pack up quick. I run in mostly red clay and river mud. The R14s look like the tread pattern on my UTV. My UTV does not do too good in the mud, but man it will climb rocks!
My 2038R came with R4's, only thing I've seen them to be good at is lasting longer than many other tread styles. My Ol' Man has always ran R1's on his 1070 and there's no doubt they're better in the mud but definitely ride rougher and are harder on the lawn. Will be looking to upgrade to R14's whenever my tires wear out especially since they're about worthless in the winter. And yes the rears are filled and I run with the loader and backhoe on 95% of the time.
To permanently fix the fitting on the fuel filter housing, fitting I suggest using Red thread locker and slid it together, then put a little at the end of the joint and allow to dry. It will seal ir together quite well as I did the same on my 22 hp Yannar in my JD lawn tractor. Good luck, fun video and thanks 👍.
Years ago the first time we went to the sand dunes at silver lake state park my brother was not happy with his stock rear tires on his quad. Another buddy pulled out some end nippers and said let's make some hillbilly paddle tires! The three of us took turns cutting out every other row (we all had sore hands by the end). Took it back out in the sand. It was better but my brother wanted to take every other one out again? So we did it taking turns again (only half as many rows this time! ) . That made a huge difference! Don't be afraid to try things like this! Keep up the great work 👍
TUBES: #1, always fill the tube PRIOR to install to see where the valve is oriented & then deflate it. #2, Use baby powder on the tube and in the tire to allow for slipping when installing. #3, Pull the outside of the tire off the rim to make it easier to get the tube inside. #4, Fill the tube and then let the air out, bounce the tire a few times and then re-fill it. This allows the tube to form properly inside the tire. I've done a few.
Also those lines on the tube are just from the manufacture process. Lay the tube out and the valve will naturally show you which side it’s on. Also much easier if you take the tire half way off. Also need to get all the dirt out or you will have holes later
My father passed away Sept of last year and right before he did I showed him your channel. He and I used to try and stubbornly figure stuff out on our own just like you. I love watching your channel I just wish he was still around to enjoy it with me. Just wanted to say thanks for keeping the stubborn i can do it on my own and save money spirit alive
I can't believe you made such an easy job into an ordeal! Break both beads and pry the tire off one side. put the tube in and carefully pry the bead back on. fill with air. I've done a thousand that way, everything from 4" tires to rear tractor tires.
You are one excellent “teacher”. Your continually talking/narrating/learning/teaching. You do things that may or may not go right in the first instance. You don’t get upset just think and talk through it and work it out. Life is like that things may not go right but you learn by your inexperience. I can’t wait to see your “mud” tractor in action.
You Hit the Nail on the Head with that Comment, I’ll take it a Step Further with Mike Has the Voice, Demeanor, Kindness, Intelligence and Likely way more Qualities that would make “Dr. Kleeman” One Hell of a Good Shrink! Shoot, I could lie on a Leather Sofa and allow Captain to softly Whisper all my Troubles Away!🤣😅
Doing tubes can be so easy. It's best to break the bead on both sides of the tire, then pull one side off the rim (just as you did @ 11:30). Now the tire can be moved up and down freely, and you have a large space to put the tube in. A top tip is to put a little bit of air in the tube before fitting it, just enough to hold it up and still be able to squash it and fold it a bit. Now the valve stem is even pointing in the right direction for easy fitting. Tuck the tube into the tire, poke the valve stem through it's hole, and run the tire back onto the rim. Advantage number 2 of having that little bit of air in the tube: the tube is inside the tire and not getting pinched in the bead, (or by a tire iron if you had to use one). Air up the tire and Robert's your mothers brother. (I always check inside the tire for anything that could puncture the tube before I put the tube in). I hope this can help someone, and make life just a little bit easier.
Good ideas. I, after getting the tube inside, air it up a bit, and then release all of the air. It helps the tube settle into place and get any kinks out of the tube before the final air-up.
When doing tubes, we always dismount the first bead, use a tube chain on the stem, blue line always face away from you, use a pair of vice grips to hold the stem while inflating. Once I flated, deflate the tube to smooth out the creases in the tube, reinflate to pressure.
Glad to see you give the 755 some love, it works really hard for the money great video, I have spent alot of time cutting sprint car tires with a hot knife they really stink!!
One way of stretching the life of tyres - great idea. How many of us have those 'things' we have put aside because they may be handy one day never to be used! Had to think what glow plugs were - had to Google it.
Brings back memories. Always air up the tube first - you can see the orientation of the valve stem and it removes the folds in the tube caused from packaging. .
Memories for me as well. I was born in the late 50's long before tubeless tires and certainly before their widespread use. I got pretty good at patching tubes. We used to go to the gas station when we were youngsters and get patched several times truck tubes from them for free and float down the creeks on them. Ah the good old days... In my latter years it seems all I patched were bicycle tubes for my kids and now look forward to teaching my grandkids how to do it. Thanks for jogging my old memories... Joe
Cool trick with the jack to break the bead. I wonder if a bottle jack would work as well. I love the DeWalt inflator especially for dealing with tubes because it stays attached to the stem.
I have learned a lot from your “run what ya brung” attitude. I have accomplished a lot on my farm BY MYSELF because of your videos. I find myself saying “how would Mike do this?” It works!!!
Plus the baby powder is a plus in case you get a rash. Seriously I learned a bunch about tires by working at an "old fashioned service" station and being a serious cyclist.
My wife loves the Goodwill Store. She says it’s like a treasure hunt. Don’t own a 55 series so no advice, but if I did I’m sure that I would have the most excellent advice for you.
Before watching your channel, I never thought those little tractors were capable of doing much. You have definitely changed my perception. That thing is a work horse for sure.
I think you should do the back tires Mike, I think they will clean mud out better brother without tearing up your yard! Thanks for sharing my friend! Kirk from Louisiana! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank goodness you just happened to have a tractor without wheels on it to weigh down the jack! Great video of keeping the tools that work for you working.
Hi Hi Captain, good morning from Jamaica 🇯🇲. I just look at the thumbnail and right away am 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Let's hit that like button like it's going out of town. Come join in the fun 😅😅😅
John Deere actually uses those fuel filter housings on a wide variety of machines, my dads 1070 has an identical one and so did the engine in my old bosses SK45 Mini-excavator. (Boss swapped original engine for one off a John Deere commercial mower.) Had similar problem after fuel lines clogged, wound up putting an O-ring in it and it worked fine for years after without a problem, though I used some tie wire around the line and the housing to make sure it didn't come back out for my own piece of mind. May help buy you some time if nothing else until you get a new one or find the official fix. Hope this helps Capt. As always thanks for bringing us along and keep up the great work my man 😁 👍
I have been chasing gremlins to on my snow blower carb muffler starter go cable. but staying calm works better for sure. nice job on the tractor gremlins really enjoyed. cheers captain.
I agree with you Mike. Sometimes we think it’s easier to just do what we need to get “this” job done but in the long run it definitely saves more time to take the time to fix it right once. I’m very guilty of I’ll fix it next time just get this one more thing done…. Thanks for another great video Mike!!!
Hey Captain, I think your tire cutting tool would work better if you used a much shorter extension cord. You are losing power to the tool due to the high resistance of the extension cord. A larger gauge cord would help but those are expensive. Yet another excellent video. Thanks!
No it wouldn't, i have one and i didn't use an extension cord at all... halfway thru the first tire i switched to the vibrator because it just works better... i have used the kind that have the looped razor blades and they are slick but that cheap solder iron with a blade is just that...
Just a thought, but, baby powder. A friend of mine uses baby powder on motorcycle tires that require a tube. It's dry, and the tube might be less likely to double over and crease? Air it up completely, then drain it and air it up again. You always seem to be having a good time. And always entertain us.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Well, I'm glad I started early, so I miss reading most of the folks giving you advice on stuff you've already done. Just so you know you aren't alone, the whole thing of "just getting through this one and then I'll fix it" is pretty much my solution also, so I have to force myself to take an equipment/tool maintenance day, at least once every ten or fifteen years, or when a wheel falls off. (But, if it's a front wheel, maybe I could just put some more weight on the back and finish out the day.)😁
The heating element might be more efficient if you weren't using it to heat up the fork lift arm at the same time, just a thought. Love your videos, the way you make it work with what you have available.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your learning techniques. I love anything and everything you do it puts a smile on my face and I'm sure everybody elses
Like you say, if you're not going to try, you'll never learn. Like the tyre idea, glad you got the Glo plugs sorted. It will be good for another 10,000 miles! 🤗👍
For future reference you can slip a socket over the crank tab on the scissor jack without having to weld a nut on. Keep up the good work love watching your channel!
Good morning captain,air up tube first to see how stem sits then deflate and install,also welding an old socket on jack instead of nut works good ,another great vid thanks
Hey Mike, if have some heat shrink try putting that on the housing to form a better seal. Just a bit larger than the large diameter on the housing and it should shrink down over the press in fitting.
There's nothing you won't try and from what I've seen you succeed in most all! That's pretty impressive! Really like your content and your CAN DO ATTITUDE!
Hi Mike! The filter housing is a press fit but unfortunately after years of engine vibration they loosen up. I have used two part epoxy to buy some time but eventually you will likely need to replace. Thanks for taking us along on your journey!
Mike, I had bought A 4 pack of tubes, then tried putting a tube in a snowblower tire, it was a little hard, but I had to take it to a Tire place in my town because the tube had got a hole in it & they had fixed it the regular way!!! So it's best to take it in the first!
We like your reclaimed chair. Yes, putting stuff in your barn so you can throw it out later will give you content for a future video. New tubes and engine heaters will give you a much better tractor. Blessings to you, Capt.
One of the best tools I have for tires, is a long rod valve stem tool- twist on to the valve stem of a tube, and apply a little leverage to keep it straight and aligned while pushing in a tube, as well, use it for seating a new valve in a tubeless, or yanking a stem out without debeading the tire. Worth the $8. 🤓
Hey Captain Hammer, if you go back and look at the video again you should see you have one the right way up (the hot poker) and the other blade is up side down that's why it is "digging in" its the same as a "bevelled" wood chisel, if you have a bevelled wood chisel try bevel side down and take the sharp edge off some wood, Great show as always Captain Hammer
You never fail to impress me,always trying something new,but hey that’s the way you learn.good little video.just keep doing what your doing 👍👍👍😎😎😎👨🚒👨🚒👨🚒
I don't know if you took the tires off and cleaned the dirt out them, I have changed tires for 40 years and that dirt will work into the tube causing several small holes in it. It will take a while but will happen I do enjoy very much what you do.
It was literally in the video Randy, a dedicated section of video showing the cleaning of the dirt and how to drain the water.... literally...in...the video... 💪
Good Morning Captain!! There is nothing quite as satisfying as seeing a plan come together. I know folks are going to say you should have torqued the wheel lugs….. they just don’t understand the “ 2 grunt impact torque technique”. Keep up the good work and Stay Safe Brother!!
Bought a tire grooving tool from Summit Racing a while back and got creative with my R4's to mimic the R14's. It was $$ well spent. Massey Ferguson 1533 FEL.
"They're suprisingly expensive" is a phrase I say every time I need anything for a tractor, and with John Deere branded parts, double it. Missing an o-ring is also somewhat familiar, but you can get a variety kit of 1400 o-rings on Amazon for $22.
The heated cutter would work very well if it had enough wattage to get it up to temp. I have watched guys cut large lugs in equipment tires with ease. But nice to know that the oscillating cutter can also work. Thanks for sharing Mike.
Appreciate you having us along for another great Video, I would had thought it would take longer and possibly slightly more difficult to replace the Glow Plugs in the 755. That didn’t seem terribly difficult, you certainly made short Work of it. She is a Loyal Ole’ Rig and You Damned Right, easier and Save Time in the long Run to Keep up on the Equipment that is Your Bread & Butter. Catch You On The next one Sir
tires looks great try it you may want to go 1 row more from each side.great tip how to transfer a nut in a tight spot.the jack was slick.i watched a video this week of a farmer changing a truck tire ,he saves his old diesel fuel from filter changes and uses that as tire lub when changing a tire, and it looked very slick better then soapy water
I have a 755. Same issue with the fuel elbow. Get it lined up and give it a decent whack, just not hard enough to break the housing. Should be fine after that. No o-ring on mine. I also converted my bucket to quick attach, but I went with the John Deere hook and bar type.
Thanks for tips on tire upgrades. I always get frustrated when trying to get a new tube in. I've had more than one instance where I drove 12 miles to get a 'professional' to do it only to find the tire flat by the time I get back to the property. Once, I thought the valve stem was torn, but it turned out that they ripped the new tube, and the air was just coming out the valve stem hole.
A tip for those small nuts that i use all the time for everything from glow plugs to spark plugs is use some hose that grips it snugly to get it started
If you weld a old radiator cap to the bottom a old brownie pan. Put the cap on the rad you than have safe place to put tools and parts. Without them falling under or in the engine ! I learned this the hard way! Back in the 70s during my misspent youth
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. Probably would of never thought of using the oscillating saw to cut tires, sure did seem to work well. Wishing you and your family the best.
I love my R4s on my Kubota
R4s were a marketing scam by manufacturers trying to make newer, underbuilt tractors, look tougher than what they actually are. If you ever get the chance, and run in grass dirt or mud, try a set of R14s.
Another vote here for R4s. I run amongst mesquite and honey locust thorns and R1s wouldn't last. I agree they (R4s) are terrible in mud but in my case are necessary.
I get along good with mine as well. Its not an Ag tire but it works.
I have R4s also. They do ok, but they pack up quick. I run in mostly red clay and river mud. The R14s look like the tread pattern on my UTV. My UTV does not do too good in the mud, but man it will climb rocks!
My 2038R came with R4's, only thing I've seen them to be good at is lasting longer than many other tread styles. My Ol' Man has always ran R1's on his 1070 and there's no doubt they're better in the mud but definitely ride rougher and are harder on the lawn. Will be looking to upgrade to R14's whenever my tires wear out especially since they're about worthless in the winter. And yes the rears are filled and I run with the loader and backhoe on 95% of the time.
To permanently fix the fitting on the fuel filter housing, fitting I suggest using Red thread locker and slid it together, then put a little at the end of the joint and allow to dry. It will seal ir together quite well as I did the same on my 22 hp Yannar in my JD lawn tractor. Good luck, fun video and thanks 👍.
People can and do get mad at us, but they don't have control of us. Great point. Tires look great. I think they'll do for a spell.
Years ago the first time we went to the sand dunes at silver lake state park my brother was not happy with his stock rear tires on his quad. Another buddy pulled out some end nippers and said let's make some hillbilly paddle tires! The three of us took turns cutting out every other row (we all had sore hands by the end). Took it back out in the sand. It was better but my brother wanted to take every other one out again? So we did it taking turns again (only half as many rows this time! ) . That made a huge difference! Don't be afraid to try things like this! Keep up the great work 👍
Hi thank you for inviting us. 👍🐝🌞
Any time
TUBES: #1, always fill the tube PRIOR to install to see where the valve is oriented & then deflate it. #2, Use baby powder on the tube and in the tire to allow for slipping when installing. #3, Pull the outside of the tire off the rim to make it easier to get the tube inside. #4, Fill the tube and then let the air out, bounce the tire a few times and then re-fill it. This allows the tube to form properly inside the tire. I've done a few.
Thanks for the tips!
Also those lines on the tube are just from the manufacture process. Lay the tube out and the valve will naturally show you which side it’s on. Also much easier if you take the tire half way off. Also need to get all the dirt out or you will have holes later
Came to give the same advice from a tire guy who specialized in ag tires for 3 yrs but see i have been beaten to it lol 👍
Your inner monologue is truly entertaining
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My father passed away Sept of last year and right before he did I showed him your channel. He and I used to try and stubbornly figure stuff out on our own just like you. I love watching your channel I just wish he was still around to enjoy it with me. Just wanted to say thanks for keeping the stubborn i can do it on my own and save money spirit alive
This is the comment I needed today. Thank you, sincerely.
"Can't learn something if you don't ever try" Words to live by. Thanks for the fun/entertaining/educational video!!!
You bet!
Can’t learn something if you don’t ever try. - the secret to success in any line of work.
Your ingenuity comes shining through once again Captain.
Nice work on the PM for the 755!!👍🇺🇸
I can't believe you made such an easy job into an ordeal! Break both beads and pry the tire off one side. put the tube in and carefully pry the bead back on. fill with air. I've done a thousand that way, everything from 4" tires to rear tractor tires.
Seemed easy to me
Great Job Matt. The green beast is running good again..
Thanks brad
Mike good video , thanks Done that with little tractor Kuboa since 2000 .I haded R4 tires on it .
You are one excellent “teacher”. Your continually talking/narrating/learning/teaching. You do things that may or may not go right in the first instance. You don’t get upset just think and talk through it and work it out. Life is like that things may not go right but you learn by your inexperience. I can’t wait to see your “mud” tractor in action.
You Hit the Nail on the Head with that Comment, I’ll take it a Step Further with Mike Has the Voice, Demeanor, Kindness, Intelligence and Likely way more Qualities that would make “Dr. Kleeman” One Hell of a Good Shrink! Shoot, I could lie on a Leather Sofa and allow Captain to softly Whisper all my Troubles Away!🤣😅
*you’re
Appreciate the kind words, thanks!
Doing tubes can be so easy. It's best to break the bead on both sides of the tire, then pull one side off the rim (just as you did @ 11:30). Now the tire can be moved up and down freely, and you have a large space to put the tube in. A top tip is to put a little bit of air in the tube before fitting it, just enough to hold it up and still be able to squash it and fold it a bit. Now the valve stem is even pointing in the right direction for easy fitting. Tuck the tube into the tire, poke the valve stem through it's hole, and run the tire back onto the rim. Advantage number 2 of having that little bit of air in the tube: the tube is inside the tire and not getting pinched in the bead, (or by a tire iron if you had to use one). Air up the tire and Robert's your mothers brother. (I always check inside the tire for anything that could puncture the tube before I put the tube in).
I hope this can help someone, and make life just a little bit easier.
Good ideas. I, after getting the tube inside, air it up a bit, and then release all of the air. It helps the tube settle into place and get any kinks out of the tube before the final air-up.
Having done many tubes on small garden tractors an such over the years, I must agree the above listed steps will make life so much easier to install.
Apparently I need everything you just did, and probably more. Thx Mike.
Great job Captain Kleeman with the tires
Thanks!
When doing tubes, we always dismount the first bead, use a tube chain on the stem, blue line always face away from you, use a pair of vice grips to hold the stem while inflating. Once I flated, deflate the tube to smooth out the creases in the tube, reinflate to pressure.
All great tips! Thanks!
Glad to see you give the 755 some love, it works really hard for the money great video, I have spent alot of time cutting sprint car tires with a hot knife they really stink!!
Great video Captain Kleeman
Thanks Kevin
Lov'n that jack trick, you bet that comes in handy :)
One way of stretching the life of tyres - great idea. How many of us have those 'things' we have put aside because they may be handy one day never to be used! Had to think what glow plugs were - had to Google it.
Brings back memories. Always air up the tube first - you can see the orientation of the valve stem and it removes the folds in the tube caused from packaging. .
Memories for me as well. I was born in the late 50's long before tubeless tires and certainly before their widespread use. I got pretty good at patching tubes. We used to go to the gas station when we were youngsters and get patched several times truck tubes from them for free and float down the creeks on them. Ah the good old days... In my latter years it seems all I patched were bicycle tubes for my kids and now look forward to teaching my grandkids how to do it. Thanks for jogging my old memories... Joe
That's a good tip!
For a man that claims to not be a mechanic,you do a terrific job.
Thanks
You’re doing great, Mike! It’s all about doing what you think is right for you and your family. That’s it.
You got that right!
Good tip with jack breaking bead.😊
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Cool trick with the jack to break the bead. I wonder if a bottle jack would work as well. I love the DeWalt inflator especially for dealing with tubes because it stays attached to the stem.
I have learned a lot from your “run what ya brung” attitude.
I have accomplished a lot on my farm BY MYSELF because of your videos.
I find myself saying “how would Mike do this?” It works!!!
Love to hear it! be safe!
I don,t know if you script what you have to say, but i think is great. Thanks for sharing part of your day.
Lol,. Thanks
Hubby said use baby powder for ease of putting in the tube and it is easier with the whole tire off. Enjoying your channel.
Thanks!
Plus the baby powder is a plus in case you get a rash. Seriously I learned a bunch about tires by working at an "old fashioned service" station and being a serious cyclist.
My wife loves the Goodwill Store. She says it’s like a treasure hunt. Don’t own a 55 series so no advice, but if I did I’m sure that I would have the most excellent advice for you.
It is like a treasure hunt!
Before watching your channel, I never thought those little tractors were capable of doing much. You have definitely changed my perception. That thing is a work horse for sure.
Comes down to the one on the seat some times as well.
Hi-lift farm jack works great too.
Nice!
Excellent as always Mike 👍🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧
Did that little trick with a bumper jack back in the sixties, good to be handy
Can come in handy if in a spot where a fella doesnt have his normal tools
I think you should do the back tires Mike, I think they will clean mud out better brother without tearing up your yard! Thanks for sharing my friend! Kirk from Louisiana! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Thank goodness you just happened to have a tractor without wheels on it to weigh down the jack! Great video of keeping the tools that work for you working.
How handy right?
Captain Kleeman, when we put tubes in tires like that. Baby powdered is what I use. It allows the tube to untwist😉😃
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Yippie the 755 got some love!
I have never seen anyone put tubes tires like you did. Good job, and you got it done. 👏
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Hi Hi Captain, good morning from Jamaica 🇯🇲. I just look at the thumbnail and right away am 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Let's hit that like button like it's going out of town. Come join in the fun 😅😅😅
Good morning!
John Deere actually uses those fuel filter housings on a wide variety of machines, my dads 1070 has an identical one and so did the engine in my old bosses SK45 Mini-excavator. (Boss swapped original engine for one off a John Deere commercial mower.) Had similar problem after fuel lines clogged, wound up putting an O-ring in it and it worked fine for years after without a problem, though I used some tie wire around the line and the housing to make sure it didn't come back out for my own piece of mind. May help buy you some time if nothing else until you get a new one or find the official fix. Hope this helps Capt. As always thanks for bringing us along and keep up the great work my man 😁 👍
I have been chasing gremlins to on my snow blower carb muffler starter go cable. but staying calm works better for sure. nice job on the tractor gremlins really enjoyed. cheers captain.
Thanks 👍
I agree with you Mike. Sometimes we think it’s easier to just do what we need to get “this” job done but in the long run it definitely saves more time to take the time to fix it right once. I’m very guilty of I’ll fix it next time just get this one more thing done…. Thanks for another great video Mike!!!
We must all be guilty of it, some of us worse than others. The Ole’ Lady says I’m the King,… of Procrastination
@@davidcolesr.8628 😅😅 my wife says the same thing lol. Must be an eco…..
I think we are all guilty of that. Appreciate ya watching
Hey Captain, I think your tire cutting tool would work better if you used a much shorter extension cord. You are losing power to the tool due to the high resistance of the extension cord. A larger gauge cord would help but those are expensive. Yet another excellent video. Thanks!
No it wouldn't, i have one and i didn't use an extension cord at all... halfway thru the first tire i switched to the vibrator because it just works better... i have used the kind that have the looped razor blades and they are slick but that cheap solder iron with a blade is just that...
Just a thought, but, baby powder. A friend of mine uses baby powder on motorcycle tires that require a tube. It's dry, and the tube might be less likely to double over and crease? Air it up completely, then drain it and air it up again. You always seem to be having a good time. And always entertain us.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great tip!
Well, I'm glad I started early, so I miss reading most of the folks giving you advice on stuff you've already done. Just so you know you aren't alone, the whole thing of "just getting through this one and then I'll fix it" is pretty much my solution also, so I have to force myself to take an equipment/tool maintenance day, at least once every ten or fifteen years, or when a wheel falls off. (But, if it's a front wheel, maybe I could just put some more weight on the back and finish out the day.)😁
It's so easy to just do the quick solution the day of using something vs taking the time to fix it. I think we are all guilty of that for sure
I ran over a nail with my front right tire on my tractor and just keep putting air in it. Saturday, I will take that dang tire off and patch it.
The heating element might be more efficient if you weren't using it to heat up the fork lift arm at the same time, just a thought.
Love your videos, the way you make it work with what you have available.
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A little TLC goes a long way Capt. Mike. I think you'll love the difference. 👍👍
I hope so!
Captain looking good! Thanks for sharing! Kevin
You bet
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your learning techniques. I love anything and everything you do it puts a smile on my face and I'm sure everybody elses
Thank you so much!
Like you say, if you're not going to try, you'll never learn. Like the tyre idea, glad you got the Glo plugs sorted. It will be good for another 10,000 miles! 🤗👍
Fingers crossed!
Thanks captain for the teaching
You bet!
Gotta keep the equipment happy, to keep you happy with the equipment! Tires look badass. Thanks for sharing Cap!
Appreciate ya watching
For future reference you can slip a socket over the crank tab on the scissor jack without having to weld a nut on. Keep up the good work love watching your channel!
Good to see you Captain
Thanks!
Good morning captain,air up tube first to see how stem sits then deflate and install,also welding an old socket on jack instead of nut works good ,another great vid thanks
Good tip!
Nice job Mike
Thanks!
Hey Mike, if have some heat shrink try putting that on the housing to form a better seal. Just a bit larger than the large diameter on the housing and it should shrink down over the press in fitting.
That may be worth a try! Thanks
There's nothing you won't try and from what I've seen you succeed in most all! That's pretty impressive! Really like your content and your CAN DO ATTITUDE!
Anyone can do anything if they aren't afraid to fail a few times
Hi Mike! The filter housing is a press fit but unfortunately after years of engine vibration they loosen up. I have used two part epoxy to buy some time but eventually you will likely need to replace. Thanks for taking us along on your journey!
Your 100% right
Thanks for the info!
Mike, I had bought A 4 pack of tubes, then tried putting a tube in a snowblower tire, it was a little hard, but I had to take it to a Tire place in my town because the tube had got a hole in it & they had fixed it the regular way!!!
So it's best to take it in the first!
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We like your reclaimed chair. Yes, putting stuff in your barn so you can throw it out later will give you content for a future video. New tubes and engine heaters will give you a much better tractor. Blessings to you, Capt.
Appreciate ya watching
I did enjoy the tutorials
One of the best tools I have for tires, is a long rod valve stem tool- twist on to the valve stem of a tube, and apply a little leverage to keep it straight and aligned while pushing in a tube, as well, use it for seating a new valve in a tubeless, or yanking a stem out without debeading the tire. Worth the $8. 🤓
I've spent $8 on some ridiculous things, might as well make it a tool! Lol. I'll look it up! Thanks
Hey Captain Hammer, if you go back and look at the video again you should see you have one the right way up (the hot poker) and the other blade is up side down that's why it is "digging in" its the same as a "bevelled" wood chisel, if you have a bevelled wood chisel try bevel side down and take the sharp edge off some wood, Great show as always Captain Hammer
It's definitely worth the time to do maintenance. Happy Sunday bud! 🚜
It sure is
lMAO. I just quoted your saying that you always need a stockpile of stuff you’re never going to use. She said well we all know that fits me to a T. 😂
HELL YA!! YOU JUST ADDED ANOTHER PROJECT TO MY LIST! GREAT VIDEO!
Good luck!
You never fail to impress me,always trying something new,but hey that’s the way you learn.good little video.just keep doing what your doing 👍👍👍😎😎😎👨🚒👨🚒👨🚒
Thanks, will do!
I can't wait to see it in the mud. Great video and I put tubes in once found the tire was better for me. Stay safe
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Tires look awesome. hey should work great. Nice work as always
I don't know if you took the tires off and cleaned the dirt out them, I have changed tires for 40 years and that dirt will work into the tube causing several small holes in it. It will take a while but will happen I do enjoy very much what you do.
It was literally in the video Randy, a dedicated section of video showing the cleaning of the dirt and how to drain the water.... literally...in...the video... 💪
Good Morning Captain!!
There is nothing quite as satisfying as seeing a plan come together.
I know folks are going to say you should have torqued the wheel lugs….. they just don’t understand the “ 2 grunt impact torque technique”.
Keep up the good work and Stay Safe Brother!!
People worry about things that don't matter far too often
great video Captain 👏👏👏👍👍
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Great video Captain
Thanks!
Bought a tire grooving tool from Summit Racing a while back and got creative with my R4's to mimic the R14's. It was $$ well spent. Massey Ferguson 1533 FEL.
That's great!
"They're suprisingly expensive" is a phrase I say every time I need anything for a tractor, and with John Deere branded parts, double it.
Missing an o-ring is also somewhat familiar, but you can get a variety kit of 1400 o-rings on Amazon for $22.
That makes me feel more comfortable, knowing that the green chair aka OSHA approved scaffolding was found on the river bank.😉
Thanks Mike for the great video.
You bet
@@CaptainKleeman Thanks for the reply, but it is all about the algorithms
The heated cutter would work very well if it had enough wattage to get it up to temp. I have watched guys cut large lugs in equipment tires with ease. But nice to know that the oscillating cutter can also work. Thanks for sharing Mike.
Split rims and all tyres were tubed, strap in for a trip down memory lane 😊
Pass on the split rims lol
I’ve used the highlift jack in the side of the vehicle for a break and beads of tires works the same principal
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slick trick with the jack... ive used a C clamp and impact drill before... not the safest, but the dang tire was NOT gonna best be on that day!
Appreciate you having us along for another great Video, I would had thought it would take longer and possibly slightly more difficult to replace the Glow Plugs in the 755. That didn’t seem terribly difficult, you certainly made short Work of it. She is a Loyal Ole’ Rig and You Damned Right, easier and Save Time in the long Run to Keep up on the Equipment that is Your Bread & Butter. Catch You On The next one Sir
Pretty easy job on that tractor. Should be a time saver for us!
tires looks great try it you may want to go 1 row more from each side.great tip how to transfer a nut in a tight spot.the jack was slick.i watched a video this week of a farmer changing a truck tire ,he saves his old diesel fuel from filter changes and uses that as tire lub when changing a tire, and it looked very slick better then soapy water
That's interesting, I prefer not to have my hands covered in diesel if I can avoid it though. But I bet it works well!
Old farmer is probably covered in grease and oil most of the time diesel would be hand cleaner😅
I have a 755. Same issue with the fuel elbow. Get it lined up and give it a decent whack, just not hard enough to break the housing. Should be fine after that. No o-ring on mine. I also converted my bucket to quick attach, but I went with the John Deere hook and bar type.
Thanks for the tip!
Well captain you're almost getting what you want the hard way but you made it great video thanks
The hard way?
Thanks for tips on tire upgrades. I always get frustrated when trying to get a new tube in. I've had more than one instance where I drove 12 miles to get a 'professional' to do it only to find the tire flat by the time I get back to the property. Once, I thought the valve stem was torn, but it turned out that they ripped the new tube, and the air was just coming out the valve stem hole.
That would definitely be frustrating
Another great vid Mike!
Exceptionally helpful for any other first timer.All the best, Jerry UK
Thanks 👍
Hi, Mike My Kubota has the same filter on it took it off and run an inline filter no more air in the fuel.
It would seem that if you have questions on anything 755 you would go to your friend Neil Koch great video as always!!
Great video, love watching.
Thanks!
A tip for those small nuts that i use all the time for everything from glow plugs to spark plugs is use some hose that grips it snugly to get it started
if you had the iron on an extension cord, I believe maybe you were losing some heating due to resistance... Can't wait to see you play in the mud!!!
Mike you are my comic relief, you should do standup😂
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Watched my grandpa launch a jack 20' into the air using that method once, direct between us... We were standing 2' apart.
Situational awareness is key
If you weld a old radiator cap to the bottom a old brownie pan. Put the cap on the rad you than have safe place to put tools and parts. Without them falling under or in the engine !
I learned this the hard way! Back in the 70s during my misspent youth
And I would confuse anyone who added coolant! That's an added bonus! Lol. That cutout is where the intake goes though
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. Probably would of never thought of using the oscillating saw to cut tires, sure did seem to work well. Wishing you and your family the best.
Definitely worked better than I expected