Good on you Marty , nice tractor but the most important part of this movie was the respect you showed the old owner. You patiently listened to all his stories about the history of it , and all the maintenance that he had either helped with or done himself. You have helped to keep the history of this old machine alive . Thanks for another great movie.
some of the best stories are from the older generations. loved listening to them growing up listening about logging in the 30's to 60"s in Oregon and the attitudes they all had to people good or bad. Good stuff all around
Thank you Marty, for being so kind to my grandpa there. He is a sweet man and it makes him feel so good to tell you about his machines. There is a lot of knowledge in our old people, a wonderful resource of information if we are willing to listen. God Bless you sir.
Had a 55/66 for 30 years now, awesome machine mines 6000hrs deep and runs strong still, tyres are $900 each plus gst when I did them last year. I get my parts from Bareco can get a lot of replacements and rebuild kits. The gear box oil fill dipstick is under the seat. Awesome boat tractor too
As Italian living near Milan, seeing a Fiat tractor like the one I was driving when I was 8yo, down there leave me speechless. Good one Marty, can't wait to see the next steps for it! :)
That was a lovely thing to do giving the old guy something for the tractor. I no you will get the tractor sorted.. Good luck with the rest of it buddy.
Just a suggestion - Lift the seat. There should be a "filler" under it for the trans. Also - See Marcos' suggestion about the Shear Bolts. That's what I was taught back in the '70's when I started being a mechanic. Looking forward to Part 2 and more!
Great old tractor, I'd be willing to bet that gearbox is low on oil and probably has accumulated some rust on the shift forks for the high range. Hopefully it'll be as simple as draining the old oil, knocking off a little rust and back to work she goes. Great video! Can't wait to see the update.
Hey Marty. Change the mower bolts out for high shear bolts and feed them from the top. If the nut loosens, the bolt will remain, while allowing easier inspection. Cut a small hole at the top of the deck for insertions. Tap the bolt shanks for a cotter pin.
The bolts are on the top for a reason , they are less likely to suffer tread damage .The only reason those bolt heads are so clean is prob due to the clean cutting condition of the orchard it was used in .
G'day friends, never install bolts in from the top as the threads will get damaged and removal will be a nightmare. If the nuts do back off the having the bolt hanging in the top won't do much. It will vibrate out within a few seconds anyway. Proper high tensile bolts with castle nuts and cotter pins is the way to go :).
How would ones behaviour change when the body is giving up and end of life is approaching? I see that it in this generous gentleman - he's staring reality in the face and realising there is not much point to money, better to ensure his tractor is passed onto caring hands that will continue to use and get value from it.
Yep, you are not alone in that. I've come inside from a day working on my 4x4, started watching some Warbird videos. They were holding my attention until I noticed a 10 hour old MartyT vid about a potentially revivable tractor. Stop everything!! Guess I'l go back to the planes later...
Wow the price was right on that little gem. I believe I’d pressure wash the whole unit and then just change all fluids and filters first. Could be the high range gears may loosen up after you change and top off the transmission gear oil. Cool little tractor.
I been following your Ch for a while now and you remind me of my late dad who loved fixing things, but my mother used to always worry when he used to say - "I got a new thing I might be getting!.." lol. I bet your wife thinks the same. Great content as always, keep the great vids coming Marty
Thank you Marty T for the videos. When I worked at the Cornell University Vineyard Lab in Western New York State U.S. we bought a Massey Ferguson badged two wheel drive vineyard tractor made by Fiat in the 1980's that I think was about the same tractor as this one. It was fitted with an after market Spray Safe cab. It replaced a Massey Ferguson 135 vineyard tractor. I left this employment so I didn't get to use this new tractor very much but I went on to operate and maintain numerous tractors the rest of my working days and now in retirement I have owned several other old tractors. Like they say, "You can take the kid off the farm but you can't take the farm out of the kid".
The gearbox oil dipstick is at the back of the tractor above the PTO shaft on the right hand side (looking from the back of the tractor towards the sit). I think it is an 8 or 10 wrench. And it is a pain to fill with oil as the manual says that you have to fill the oil trough that same small opening.
You can never have too many tractors. I have seven lawn tractors and hopefully if my first house comes through I can get a real tractor. All were free and all have taught me a lot about hydrostatic transmissions and small air cooled engines.
Thanks Marty for giving the the old fellow something for this fine old tractor. I take it the trailer worked flawlessly and held up as expected. I would say a big WIN all the way round.
I just hit 80. I could still give the right project a go. Got a lot of tools, enough space and my wits about me. Little shy on spending cash. But I keep looking. Nice video on this fixer upper. I will keep watching.
I reckon the old boy would probably like to see it once you've fixed it up. Keeping these machines going is a service to humanity. Nobel prize incoming
Awesome find, Marty! I sure am glad you at least gave him scrap value for it because otherwise you would have been taking advantage of him and it shows your good character that you did not do that. I googled that tractor and it was made from 1985-1992 and it has a great reputation. I am looking forward to the next video on it just like I look forward to almost all your videos. Best wishes!
What a great find, I miss my 1974 Fiat 540, it was a bullet proof tractor. I sold it a couple of years ago for 7K with the slasher so you really scored on that one :-) Also love the Fiat 3 cylinder sound, quite distinctive.
I am glad you are willing to fix it up. The high range I would try oiling it up. You may find that is all it needs. Please keep us informed on this project. I really enjoy when you do keep us in the project. Thanks for sharing. Until next time.
You never cease to amaze me Marty with your knowledge and skills,looking forward to the videos of your progress mate. Thanks for the video Marty very interesting.👍👍
Hi from Italy, here every family in the cointryside has at least a fiat tractor and I can tell you that engines are very reliable, but a common issue is the clutch. Range lever is hard because it isn’t syncronized and maybe you need to change gearbox oil. Pto clutch is hard also in our 56-66s, just lubricate the levers and it will be better to engage and disengage
I used a 4wd Fiat on a sheep station down south in the early 80s, it was amazing after the 2wd Massey that I had previously, it tried to kill me every summer running away down steep paddocks, the Fiat was a dream after that. Don't recall the model other than DT, it was bigger than your new ride.
Appreciate your level-headed approach to minor adjustments to address issues, lubrication and "only if it really needs it" parts replacement in this age of "junk it and get a new one." You are truly one of the ones saving the planet one machine at a time.
Hey there Maarty, you have another subscriber from Canada. It's great watching you bring these relics to life, it's exactly the type of wrenching I enjoy. Regarding your 'Bush Hog," I'm certain you'll find the replacement blades won't be sharp. It works on the principle of shattering the trunks of the saplings you back over, not cutting them. Good luck with your new toy!
I’ve been inspired to buy a old tractor watching you videos . Picked up a yanmar ym1720 diesel. It runs well . I believe she came from Asia . She has the rice paddy tires lol. Thanks for the great videos Marty I enjoy watching and learning
@@MartyT that's good news mate, glad you and the family are safe and well 👍🏻 it's absolutely devastating news about the cyclone, wishing you all the best mate
Marty, more power to ya. I've been learning so much from watching your exploits with all this mechanical equipment which you resurrect. Recycling at its best. I'm astounded at your knowledge of engines. I'm reasonably technical myself but watching you has given me more confidence to have a go. I'm living in Italy these days although I am originally from Ireland and I've bought a small holding that needs a tractor and a few farm accessories, flail, mower, chipper etc. Got my eye on a small Fiat tractor. I'll let you know how I get on. I'll keep watching and thanks for sharing. Sonnie T.
Always fun watching you fix things Marty! Hopefully you were able to go back and give the old guy a few more pesos. Speaking of which, I just got back from Cancun and the US Dollar to Mexican Peso conversion rate is good (1 to 16). Last time I was there it was a 1 to 10 conversion rate.
Thank you for your works. I'd thought I'd forgotten much of this knowledge from being a couple decades from the farm and working admin. I so appreciate your refreshment and advanced teachings. Thank you for posting all your videos and sharing your knowledge.
Bro you don’t just breath life into old old machinery you breath life back into the old boys that used them,maybe a spin-off for your channel you could Q&A the old owners and bring some relevance back into their lives,we all don’t want to die forgotten,Thanks for the video Marty,cheers.
Years ago with our bush hog we were told to stop putting oil in it and just pack the gear box full of grease. We did that and it totally helped it stop leaking and it never needed oil again as well. Good deal on the tractor. Here in Chile that tractor would cost $4,000 to $5,000 USDollars. I would love to pay salvage value and get something like that for sure. Jim in Chile.
Manners cost nothing, and you truly do have alot of manners and treat people with respect and hopefully you get respect back.. The tractor is a little gem, a plucky little work horse and the engine sounds amzaing.. I love it 😁😁
It seems kind of fast for a little old tractor. Like if he raced all the tractors, this one would win. It cracked me up when he came sliding into a halt at 11:48. 😂
Bugger it Marty; came in from jobs and there it was the latest! As always the jobs have to wait until I've absorbed another piece of compelling mechanical mastery from you. Those older Fiats were excellent tractors, many being used on smaller horticulture blocks in South Australia. They were usually bought by Italian farmers who were very loyal to both Fiat and Alfa Romeo cars once they had made a few quid. The Alfas blew up or rusted away but the Fiat tractors (and trucks) proved durable and versatile. Thanks for posting again.
Hi Marty, there's alot of those 55-66s up here in the bay of plenty, I have worked on quite a few, transmission oil level dipstick is under the seat on the rhs, it has a 13mm hex head, also your local new holland dealer should be able to get a air filter for you no trouble, i replaced one the same last year. Good luck
Great start. As an old fart I appreciate your treatment of the nice gentleman. The money is something I would have had to do myself.😊Steve . Thanks for posting.
Along with the linkage adjustment on the clutch there is an adjustment on the disc where you have to take a cover off the bell housing and set the clearance between the pressure plate and the clutch disc.
Hey mate probably already sorted but best bet would be top of the diff same as the old internationals hydro/gear box/diff oil love the videos mate keep up the good work
I See That I’m about 5 videos of Marty’s, I’m behind on. No-better time than on Friday afternoon here in Montana, To watch them all, And get all caught up!! And don’t forget to tap that like button Gar. 😊
Oh man what a nice tractor, those older Fiats are generally pretty capable and fairly strong. With a bit of love this one will still have plenty of years to go!
Another solid find. I don't blame you for giving him a bit, for the tires alone look to be nearly new. Nice to see that the last little bit of adjustment on the clutch did the trick (better than a soaked clutch). $300 for an air filter, though??? Pffft 🙄 I love to put things back together with OEM parts but I think I agree with your idea in this case. Always a pleasure seeing your latest finds and projects, especially when it's midwinter here in North Dakota!
Free Tractor and Mower Attachment - few Issues - but its FREE - well You gave him a few Pesos ! Easy Clutch Problem solved ! Mower Vibration fix for now ! We can't wait until Part 2 ! Many Cheers from us in Australia !!!!
I drove one of these around 15 years ago when I was farming. It went well, alot nicer to drive than my current mf165 Also not sure if it's the same, but my tractors clutch slips when the hydraulic fluid is low as it shares the hydraulic fluid with the gearbox.
Marty, I Used to work on a vineyard in Wairau valley as a mechanic .Those mower blades being rounded on the edge is quite typical. Particularly in rocky areas and or mowing in dusty areas as it basically “sand blast them” so to speak. The blades them selfs should have hardened spacers which sits semi loose in the blade itself and the bolt holding it to the hub should pass through it to keep it Centred. This allows the blades to pivot with out wearing the hole in the blade out. The mower Gearbox should be filled to approx the bottom edge of the seal on the input side.. My guess is the tractor gearbox is low on fluid with the leak but clutch is worn out. Being hard to get into gears is defo a sign of a worn clutch.
Great Job!!!! Looks like it could use some front lights.... The one time in an emergency it will be dark and no lights!!!!! Look forward to the next tractor repair Video!!!!
My fist job was at Fiat tractors in Melbourne 58 years ago the main models were 513R and 411R great tractors thanks for sharing Marty always very interesting and plenty of variety
What a beauty Marty. I would give my eye teeth for a project like that. Brings back memories of running a fergy 35 diesel 50 years ago in the deep south of Tasmania. Good one mate!
Great find there Marty. I would suggest that you check the area around the top of the rear differential / top link housing for a transmission / hydraulic system filler plug. The stiff gear linkage could simply be that it has not been used much with the tractor being a dedicated (low ground speed) mower. and could respond well to some penetrating oil on the external linkage.
What a delightful gentleman who was willing to explain everything to you. He definitely wanted you to be successful repairing the tractor. Your rebuilt trailer looks nice. Did you ask the man if he had the shop manual?
I cannot believe you got a 55-66DTV for free. I deal in Fiat tractor parts from Canada and that tractor would not be approachable for anything under $8000.00 here in that condition. It will probably become your favorite. Make sure you don't disengage the mower through PTO clutch for long periods of time as it puts pressure on the thrust bearings in the engine and can cause them to fail. Disengage the main PTO lever and re-engage the PTO clutch.
The missus. Oh the missus. Tell her it was free and this one is definitely a good tractor. Not knowing how to check the oil, well she be low. But not too low if the clutch is slipping. Wait, you said the adjustment is at the end now and she be good. The oil in the mower deck certainly had water in it but better than no oil. She starts like an Arabian. What a deal. And the guy he got it from didn't know how to shift in the 4 wheel drive. Oh my goodness Marty, I thought the excavator was most excellent but you are like an old English chiminy sweep, good luck to just touch him. I think it was because they only lived to say 12 or 13 because of the chiminy dust.
id be tempted to replace the whole air filter housing for a more "standard" type, something you can easily get hold of out there in NZ. at the end of the day, an air filter, is an air filter! you could even put a universal "cone" type filter on that car modifiers use.... like a pipercross or a K&N reckon they would all be a cheaper option than NZ$360 and if its a washable type, cheaper to maintain too!
Looks like a rough diamond. Given your diagnostic skills and ability to adapt, I reckon this will be polished up in good time, and a valuable addition to your growing fleet
If you have any interest at all in balancing those blades here is how to do it. This is the procedure for balancing a model helicopters blades FYI. 1 - Weigh each blade and find the heaviest one 2 - Grab nuts, bolts or whatever that you will attach to the lighter blades so that they add up to the weight of the heaviest blade. So now you have three blades and each one has a bunch of stuff you are going to add to it so that all four piles weigh the same amount 3 - Balance the heaviest blade on a knife edge and note where the balance point is physically. For example precisely 35 CM from the end with the mounting hole in it. 4 - Now place one of the lighter blades on the knife edge in exactly the same position (35 CM from the end with the mounting hole) 5 - Place all of your assorted hardware on the blade in locations where the blade will now balance on the knife. Add all of it somewhere or another along the blade, but you must place all of it on the blade, just move it left or right till the blade balances on the knife edge. 6 - Attach your hardware to the blade at the locations you have marked on the blade. You now have four blades that weigh the same and they have the same center of gravity so the shaking will stop. Now the problem is that with model helicopters they tell you to use very small nails as the added weights. You then just force them into the leading edge of the blade. So adding the weight does not require removing any material. In your case you would need to drill holes I imagine, so that's a new challenge. But the goal is the same, four blades that weigh the same and that will balance on a knife edge in the same position. Buying four new blades is a good solution as well. If it were me I think I'd try it just for fun but I would weld stuff on there till it weighs the right amount. I suppose you could do a heavy set and a light set and place them on opposite sides of each other. Could be a fun adventure and a cool vid. I'd watch it
I don't know if you have above ground swimming pools in your country, but the water filters for them come in various sizes, similar shape. Maybe, maybe not they'll work as an air filter for your tractor.
On my 60 Ford Powermaster the transmission, hydraulics and differential each have their own case. We use a Universal Tractor Fluid that is rated for all three, that way if there is a leak between cases no worries. I think your transmission and diff are like this. Bought my tractor after watching you bring the David Browns back to life.
Really looking forward to seeing further progress on this old girl - great stuff. And something different too, I don't imagine there are too many 4WD Fiat tractors in NZ, it will be quite the conversation piece when it's running well again, which it soon will be in your capable hands Marty.
I live in italy and i have a 70-66 that tractor is a beast, the only issue is that the brakes arent very good, but the motor is one of the steonger that ive ever seen, those 70cv are realy similar of an 100cv of nowadays, and i think if the engine Will blow up (10.000+hrs) i will rebulid it instead of giving it away
Another excellent machine. What a great find Marty. Sometimes the owner just gives up and doesn't want to fix the old paint anymore. Great video thumbs up.
Nice 4×4 Fiat tractor "Marty I used to use one of those in the forestry pulling out pine trees and it was a mighty tractor very strong i loved it so you have one great little 4 Wheel drive there mate, ✅
My family like fiats. Pretty common tractors here around Melbourne. Growing up my grandfather had a 415 in gorgeous condition. Upgraded to a 450 that is better in some ways, worse in others. My uncle has one of these "newer' models, maybe a 50-66. My grandfather is a retired auto elec who did a lot of tractor work. I used to help him on school holidays including out on site jobs. Now I'm in my early thirties giving my little girls tractor rides with my little Kubota L1501. Making those memories.
Good on you Marty , nice tractor but the most important part of this movie was the respect you showed the old owner. You patiently listened to all his stories about the history of it , and all the maintenance that he had either helped with or done himself. You have helped to keep the history of this old machine alive . Thanks for another great movie.
some of the best stories are from the older generations. loved listening to them growing up listening about logging in the 30's to 60"s in Oregon and the attitudes they all had to people good or bad. Good stuff all around
Great observation Anthony, common courtesy is a rarity but for the few
I’m getting to be the old man with the long winded stories so I appreciate you being attentive to him 😊😊
The key part of communication is listening. I work for a lot of older people and they are a wealth of local info.
some people are pretty bad though in terms of wasting time
That man seems a real gem of a human being.
Thank you Marty, for being so kind to my grandpa there. He is a sweet man and it makes him feel so good to tell you about his machines. There is a lot of knowledge in our old people, a wonderful resource of information if we are willing to listen. God Bless you sir.
He clearly knows his stuff too. Was good to listen in on that conversation.
ps. Your username is true indeed.
when you have Jesus-kindness follows
So true ...
Calling bs on the grandpa thing...so you know what orchard it is in Blenheim then? ⛳
Had a 55/66 for 30 years now, awesome machine mines 6000hrs deep and runs strong still, tyres are $900 each plus gst when I did them last year. I get my parts from Bareco can get a lot of replacements and rebuild kits.
The gear box oil fill dipstick is under the seat. Awesome boat tractor too
It's always nice to listen to our elders tell their stories.
As Italian living near Milan, seeing a Fiat tractor like the one I was driving when I was 8yo, down there leave me speechless. Good one Marty, can't wait to see the next steps for it! :)
These fiats are very popular where I live in Norway
He should get hold of Ferrari Red paint to round it off.Did these Fiats originally come with a japanese motor?.
@@bertplank8011 i think not, these had Fiat-Iveco engines, this one in particular should be the 8035.06 engine
fiat-iveco engine known for making a complete turn of the hour meter without ever refurbishing it
That was a lovely thing to do giving the old guy something for the tractor. I no you will get the tractor sorted.. Good luck with the rest of it buddy.
Just a suggestion - Lift the seat. There should be a "filler" under it for the trans. Also - See Marcos' suggestion about the Shear Bolts. That's what I was taught back in the '70's when I started being a mechanic. Looking forward to Part 2 and more!
Or hidden on the three point linkage. Fiat series 90 has the dipstick/ fillerhole there
Great old tractor, I'd be willing to bet that gearbox is low on oil and probably has accumulated some rust on the shift forks for the high range. Hopefully it'll be as simple as draining the old oil, knocking off a little rust and back to work she goes. Great video! Can't wait to see the update.
That was quite a premium machine in it's day I'd wager, good on you for helping the old man out.
Hey Marty. Change the mower bolts out for high shear bolts and feed them from the top. If the nut loosens, the bolt will remain, while allowing easier inspection. Cut a small hole at the top of the deck for insertions. Tap the bolt shanks for a cotter pin.
I'd suggest locknuts.
The bolts are on the top for a reason , they are less likely to suffer tread damage .The only reason those bolt heads are so clean is prob due to the clean cutting condition of the orchard it was used in .
@@johnhopkins6658 I like the cotter key more reliable
G'day friends, never install bolts in from the top as the threads will get damaged and removal will be a nightmare. If the nuts do back off the having the bolt hanging in the top won't do much. It will vibrate out within a few seconds anyway. Proper high tensile bolts with castle nuts and cotter pins is the way to go :).
So is the orchard going to remain in operation?
I think the old gentleman enjoyed the company and also had alot of info for you! Great video!!
Love this guy being so knowledgeable about the tractor and happy to share his experience with it before turning it over.
Quite the accent.
@@EFCasual I thought he was speaking another language
How would ones behaviour change when the body is giving up and end of life is approaching? I see that it in this generous gentleman - he's staring reality in the face and realising there is not much point to money, better to ensure his tractor is passed onto caring hands that will continue to use and get value from it.
It's amazing the little ping of happiness I get inside of me every time I see Marty upload a new video, please never stop good Sir👍
Yep, you are not alone in that. I've come inside from a day working on my 4x4, started watching some Warbird videos. They were holding my attention until I noticed a 10 hour old MartyT vid about a potentially revivable tractor. Stop everything!! Guess I'l go back to the planes later...
360 dollars for an air filter? I think that's Italian for 'taking the piss'... Nice little machine.🇬🇧👍
This fella reminds me so much of my Pawpaw. Kind hearted and willing to teach. Glad you included him in the video Marty!
Wow the price was right on that little gem. I believe I’d pressure wash the whole unit and then just change all fluids and filters first. Could be the high range gears may loosen up after you change and top off the transmission gear oil. Cool little tractor.
I been following your Ch for a while now and you remind me of my late dad who loved fixing things, but my mother used to always worry when he used to say - "I got a new thing I might be getting!.." lol. I bet your wife thinks the same. Great content as always, keep the great vids coming Marty
Thank you Marty T for the videos. When I worked at the Cornell University Vineyard Lab in Western New York State U.S. we bought a Massey Ferguson badged two wheel drive vineyard tractor made by Fiat in the 1980's that I think was about the same tractor as this one. It was fitted with an after market Spray Safe cab. It replaced a Massey Ferguson 135 vineyard tractor. I left this employment so I didn't get to use this new tractor very much but I went on to operate and maintain numerous tractors the rest of my working days and now in retirement I have owned several other old tractors. Like they say, "You can take the kid off the farm but you can't take the farm out of the kid".
The gearbox oil dipstick is at the back of the tractor above the PTO shaft on the right hand side (looking from the back of the tractor towards the sit). I think it is an 8 or 10 wrench. And it is a pain to fill with oil as the manual says that you have to fill the oil trough that same small opening.
@MartyT
You can never have too many tractors. I have seven lawn tractors and hopefully if my first house comes through I can get a real tractor. All were free and all have taught me a lot about hydrostatic transmissions and small air cooled engines.
Thanks Marty for giving the the old fellow something for this fine old tractor. I take it the trailer worked flawlessly and held up as expected. I would say a big WIN all the way round.
I just hit 80. I could still give the right project a go. Got a lot of tools, enough space and my wits about me. Little shy on spending cash. But I keep looking. Nice video on this fixer upper. I will keep watching.
I reckon the old boy would probably like to see it once you've fixed it up. Keeping these machines going is a service to humanity. Nobel prize incoming
Awesome find, Marty! I sure am glad you at least gave him scrap value for it because otherwise you would have been taking advantage of him and it shows your good character that you did not do that. I googled that tractor and it was made from 1985-1992 and it has a great reputation. I am looking forward to the next video on it just like I look forward to almost all your videos. Best wishes!
Marty. I hope you and your family and friends are ok after the devastation of cyclone Gabrielle. Best wishes from Jim . Australia.
All is well in our neck of the woods
What a great find, I miss my 1974 Fiat 540, it was a bullet proof tractor. I sold it a couple of years ago for 7K with the slasher so you really scored on that one :-) Also love the Fiat 3 cylinder sound, quite distinctive.
I am glad you are willing to fix it up. The high range I would try oiling it up. You may find that is all it needs. Please keep us informed on this project. I really enjoy when you do keep us in the project. Thanks for sharing. Until next time.
You never cease to amaze me Marty with your knowledge and skills,looking forward to the videos of your progress mate. Thanks for the video Marty very interesting.👍👍
Hi from Italy, here every family in the cointryside has at least a fiat tractor and I can tell you that engines are very reliable, but a common issue is the clutch. Range lever is hard because it isn’t syncronized and maybe you need to change gearbox oil. Pto clutch is hard also in our 56-66s, just lubricate the levers and it will be better to engage and disengage
Thanks Riccardo
I used a 4wd Fiat on a sheep station down south in the early 80s, it was amazing after the 2wd Massey that I had previously, it tried to kill me every summer running away down steep paddocks, the Fiat was a dream after that. Don't recall the model other than DT, it was bigger than your new ride.
I hope you and your family are safe from the cyclone and floods, terrible vision on the tv in AUS this morning. Feb 15
All is well in our neck of the woods
Great machine, Marty! These old Fiat's have a very good reputation. Worthwhile fixing it up 👌🏼😃
Agree
Hi Marty, I love watching your stuff, good ole kiwi ingenuity chur bro. Good to see the kiddies getting into it to…😅
Met a 92 year old the other day at work. He told me one thing he’s going to miss is talking to people.
Appreciate your level-headed approach to minor adjustments to address issues, lubrication and "only if it really needs it" parts replacement in this age of "junk it and get a new one." You are truly one of the ones saving the planet one machine at a time.
Hey there Maarty, you have another subscriber from Canada. It's great watching you bring these relics to life, it's exactly the type of wrenching I enjoy. Regarding your 'Bush Hog," I'm certain you'll find the replacement blades won't be sharp. It works on the principle of shattering the trunks of the saplings you back over, not cutting them. Good luck with your new toy!
I’ve been inspired to buy a old tractor watching you videos . Picked up a yanmar ym1720 diesel. It runs well . I believe she came from Asia . She has the rice paddy tires lol. Thanks for the great videos Marty I enjoy watching and learning
Marty I've just seen the news about the state of emergency, I hope you and your family are safe and out of harms way
Thankfully the cyclone didn't get us
@@MartyT that's good news mate, glad you and the family are safe and well 👍🏻
it's absolutely devastating news about the cyclone, wishing you all the best mate
Marty, more power to ya. I've been learning so much from watching your exploits with all this mechanical equipment which you resurrect. Recycling at its best. I'm astounded at your knowledge of engines. I'm reasonably technical myself but watching you has given me more confidence to have a go. I'm living in Italy these days although I am originally from Ireland and I've bought a small holding that needs a tractor and a few farm accessories, flail, mower, chipper etc. Got my eye on a small Fiat tractor. I'll let you know how I get on. I'll keep watching and thanks for sharing.
Sonnie T.
Always fun watching you fix things Marty! Hopefully you were able to go back and give the old guy a few more pesos. Speaking of which, I just got back from Cancun and the US Dollar to Mexican Peso conversion rate is good (1 to 16). Last time I was there it was a 1 to 10 conversion rate.
Cant beat a free tractor. Thank you for sharing. Appreciate ya
I lernt to drive in my grandfather's little fiat 55 when i was like 9 or 10... Very cool mate
The love of a person for their tools, no matter the size or complexity, is so heartwarming..
You're a good man Marty, not just taking the tractor, even though it was offered free, when you know the current value of it and its potential.
Love watching these videos in Tennessee in the USA. Like taking simple tools and making old machines work again
Thank you for your works. I'd thought I'd forgotten much of this knowledge from being a couple decades from the farm and working admin. I so appreciate your refreshment and advanced teachings. Thank you for posting all your videos and sharing your knowledge.
Another great video. The highlight for me was watching you reversing the tractor on your restored trailer. Absolute satisfaction. Nice work Marty.
Bro you don’t just breath life into old old machinery you breath life back into the old boys that used them,maybe a spin-off for your channel you could Q&A the old owners and bring some relevance back into their lives,we all don’t want to die forgotten,Thanks for the video Marty,cheers.
Always a good day with a Marty T clip .thanks mate great guy great family great talent.
Years ago with our bush hog we were told to stop putting oil in it and just pack the gear box full of grease. We did that and it totally helped it stop leaking and it never needed oil again as well. Good deal on the tractor.
Here in Chile that tractor would cost $4,000 to $5,000 USDollars. I would love to pay salvage value and get something like that for sure. Jim in Chile.
Thank you for your respect to the elderly Marty. Sad to say, not many are these days.
Manners cost nothing, and you truly do have alot of manners and treat people with respect and hopefully you get respect back.. The tractor is a little gem, a plucky little work horse and the engine sounds amzaing.. I love it 😁😁
It seems kind of fast for a little old tractor. Like if he raced all the tractors, this one would win. It cracked me up when he came sliding into a halt at 11:48. 😂
Bugger it Marty; came in from jobs and there it was the latest! As always the jobs have to wait until I've absorbed another piece of compelling mechanical mastery from you. Those older Fiats were excellent tractors, many being used on smaller horticulture blocks in South Australia. They were usually bought by Italian farmers who were very loyal to both Fiat and Alfa Romeo cars once they had made a few quid. The Alfas blew up or rusted away but the Fiat tractors (and trucks) proved durable and versatile. Thanks for posting again.
The old farmer loved you taking it off his hands, the real New Zealand, what a good old bugger
Hi Marty, there's alot of those 55-66s up here in the bay of plenty, I have worked on quite a few, transmission oil level dipstick is under the seat on the rhs, it has a 13mm hex head, also your local new holland dealer should be able to get a air filter for you no trouble, i replaced one the same last year. Good luck
Love watching you breath life into these machines, and so much donated to you you must be a popular fella in your area.
Do good things for people and you will be rewarded ten fold. I can tell Marty is the type of bloke who will always lend a hand to those who need it.
Great start. As an old fart I appreciate your treatment of the nice gentleman. The money is something I would have had to do myself.😊Steve . Thanks for posting.
Glad to see another video from you, hope all is well in your part of the world
Along with the linkage adjustment on the clutch there is an adjustment on the disc where you have to take a cover off the bell housing and set the clearance between the pressure plate and the clutch disc.
Good to know thanks mate
Hey mate probably already sorted but best bet would be top of the diff same as the old internationals hydro/gear box/diff oil love the videos mate keep up the good work
I See That I’m about 5 videos of Marty’s, I’m behind on. No-better time than on Friday afternoon here in Montana, To watch them all, And get all caught up!! And don’t forget to tap that like button Gar. 😊
All good stuff Marty, looking forward to the next one.
All the very best to you all in New Zealand.
Oh man what a nice tractor, those older Fiats are generally pretty capable and fairly strong. With a bit of love this one will still have plenty of years to go!
Kudos for your token of gratitude to the previous owner. Great systematic & logical troubleshooting on your part! Cheers from Vancouver, Canada 👍
What a good looking and useful trailer you've got there :)
Another solid find. I don't blame you for giving him a bit, for the tires alone look to be nearly new. Nice to see that the last little bit of adjustment on the clutch did the trick (better than a soaked clutch). $300 for an air filter, though??? Pffft 🙄 I love to put things back together with OEM parts but I think I agree with your idea in this case.
Always a pleasure seeing your latest finds and projects, especially when it's midwinter here in North Dakota!
Take care over there Marty and family with that weather.Stay safe you guys 👍🏻
Seems like a pretty nice old tractor. Hope you can get it all straightened out. Really nice ole gentleman.
Free Tractor and Mower Attachment - few Issues - but its FREE - well You gave him a few Pesos ! Easy Clutch Problem solved ! Mower Vibration fix for now ! We can't wait until Part 2 ! Many Cheers from us in Australia !!!!
Wishing you and your family well and safe following the recent cyclone.🇬🇧
Thankfully the cyclone didn't get us down here
What a bit of good fortune. You'll grow to love that little machine. They are nimble.
I drove one of these around 15 years ago when I was farming. It went well, alot nicer to drive than my current mf165
Also not sure if it's the same, but my tractors clutch slips when the hydraulic fluid is low as it shares the hydraulic fluid with the gearbox.
Didn't you promise your wife no more tractors? What a sweet machine, thank you for taking care of it.
Marty, I Used to work on a vineyard in Wairau valley as a mechanic .Those mower blades being rounded on the edge is quite typical. Particularly in rocky areas and or mowing in dusty areas as it basically “sand blast them” so to speak. The blades them selfs should have hardened spacers which sits semi loose in the blade itself and the bolt holding it to the hub should pass through it to keep it Centred. This allows the blades to pivot with out wearing the hole in the blade out. The mower Gearbox should be filled to approx the bottom edge of the seal on the input side.. My guess is the tractor gearbox is low on fluid with the leak but clutch is worn out. Being hard to get into gears is defo a sign of a worn clutch.
Thanks mate, good info. Clucth is good after adjustment but will eventually need replacing
Great Job!!!! Looks like it could use some front lights.... The one time in an emergency it will be dark and no lights!!!!! Look forward to the next tractor repair Video!!!!
My fist job was at Fiat tractors in Melbourne 58 years ago the main models were 513R and 411R great tractors thanks for sharing Marty always very interesting and plenty of variety
What a beauty Marty. I would give my eye teeth for a project like that. Brings back memories of running a fergy 35 diesel 50 years ago in the deep south of Tasmania. Good one mate!
Hope you guys are safe during the cyclone, looks like a nasty one. 🙏
Great find there Marty. I would suggest that you check the area around the top of the rear differential / top link housing for a transmission / hydraulic system filler plug. The stiff gear linkage could simply be that it has not been used much with the tractor being a dedicated (low ground speed) mower. and could respond well to some penetrating oil on the external linkage.
What a delightful gentleman who was willing to explain everything to you. He definitely wanted you to be successful repairing the tractor. Your rebuilt trailer looks nice.
Did you ask the man if he had the shop manual?
Looking forward to part II. Those 3 cylinders have a lovely exhaust note, sound quite exotic.
BONUS, you got yourself a winner. I think you are right about diff and G/box oil levels.
congratulations on your new purchase, that narrow a tractor needs a roll bar for sure.
another sweet deal..youre so lucky finding these
I cannot believe you got a 55-66DTV for free. I deal in Fiat tractor parts from Canada and that tractor would not be approachable for anything under $8000.00 here in that condition. It will probably become your favorite.
Make sure you don't disengage the mower through PTO clutch for long periods of time as it puts pressure on the thrust bearings in the engine and can cause them to fail. Disengage the main PTO lever and re-engage the PTO clutch.
The missus. Oh the missus. Tell her it was free and this one is definitely a good tractor. Not knowing how to check the oil, well she be low. But not too low if the clutch is slipping. Wait, you said the adjustment is at the end now and she be good. The oil in the mower deck certainly had water in it but better than no oil. She starts like an Arabian. What a deal. And the guy he got it from didn't know how to shift in the 4 wheel drive. Oh my goodness Marty, I thought the excavator was most excellent but you are like an old English chiminy sweep, good luck to just touch him. I think it was because they only lived to say 12 or 13 because of the chiminy dust.
id be tempted to replace the whole air filter housing for a more "standard" type, something you can easily get hold of out there in NZ. at the end of the day, an air filter, is an air filter! you could even put a universal "cone" type filter on that car modifiers use.... like a pipercross or a K&N reckon they would all be a cheaper option than NZ$360 and if its a washable type, cheaper to maintain too!
Looks like a rough diamond. Given your diagnostic skills and ability to adapt, I reckon this will be polished up in good time, and a valuable addition to your growing fleet
If you have any interest at all in balancing those blades here is how to do it. This is the procedure for balancing a model helicopters blades FYI.
1 - Weigh each blade and find the heaviest one
2 - Grab nuts, bolts or whatever that you will attach to the lighter blades so that they add up to the weight of the heaviest blade.
So now you have three blades and each one has a bunch of stuff you are going to add to it so that all four piles weigh the same amount
3 - Balance the heaviest blade on a knife edge and note where the balance point is physically. For example precisely 35 CM from the end with the mounting hole in it.
4 - Now place one of the lighter blades on the knife edge in exactly the same position (35 CM from the end with the mounting hole)
5 - Place all of your assorted hardware on the blade in locations where the blade will now balance on the knife. Add all of it somewhere or another along the blade, but you must place all of it on the blade, just move it left or right till the blade balances on the knife edge.
6 - Attach your hardware to the blade at the locations you have marked on the blade.
You now have four blades that weigh the same and they have the same center of gravity so the shaking will stop.
Now the problem is that with model helicopters they tell you to use very small nails as the added weights. You then just force them into the leading edge of the blade. So adding the weight does not require removing any material. In your case you would need to drill holes I imagine, so that's a new challenge. But the goal is the same, four blades that weigh the same and that will balance on a knife edge in the same position.
Buying four new blades is a good solution as well. If it were me I think I'd try it just for fun but I would weld stuff on there till it weighs the right amount. I suppose you could do a heavy set and a light set and place them on opposite sides of each other. Could be a fun adventure and a cool vid. I'd watch it
I don't know if you have above ground swimming pools in your country, but the water filters for them come in various sizes, similar shape. Maybe, maybe not they'll work as an air filter for your tractor.
Good low cost tractor and good on you for giving him something for it. Great video. Thank you Marty. 👍
On my 60 Ford Powermaster the transmission, hydraulics and differential each have their own case. We use a Universal Tractor Fluid that is rated for all three, that way if there is a leak between cases no worries. I think your transmission and diff are like this. Bought my tractor after watching you bring the David Browns back to life.
Really looking forward to seeing further progress on this old girl - great stuff. And something different too, I don't imagine there are too many 4WD Fiat tractors in NZ, it will be quite the conversation piece when it's running well again, which it soon will be in your capable hands Marty.
I live in italy and i have a 70-66 that tractor is a beast, the only issue is that the brakes arent very good, but the motor is one of the steonger that ive ever seen, those 70cv are realy similar of an 100cv of nowadays, and i think if the engine Will blow up (10.000+hrs) i will rebulid it instead of giving it away
Another excellent machine. What a great find Marty. Sometimes the owner just gives up and doesn't want to fix the old paint anymore. Great video thumbs up.
FIAT now stands for Fix It Again (Marty) T. Those were sold as Hesston here in the States.
Five minutes... Beat me by five minutes.
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Nice 4×4 Fiat tractor "Marty I used to use one of those in the forestry pulling out pine trees and it was a mighty tractor very strong i loved it so you have one great little 4 Wheel drive there mate, ✅
We had a Fiat on the farm In the 70s in Sydney as kid I learnt to drive on it never gave us an ounce of trouble FANTASTIC TRACTOR.
My family like fiats. Pretty common tractors here around Melbourne. Growing up my grandfather had a 415 in gorgeous condition. Upgraded to a 450 that is better in some ways, worse in others. My uncle has one of these "newer' models, maybe a 50-66. My grandfather is a retired auto elec who did a lot of tractor work. I used to help him on school holidays including out on site jobs. Now I'm in my early thirties giving my little girls tractor rides with my little Kubota L1501. Making those memories.