Uncle Dave - you are amazing, I’m bursting with pride reading all these lovely comments about you, you’ve done such a great job for Joe. I’ll never forget the look on your face when you pulled up in the yard, and we took it for a ride. Hats off to you, you are the best man ❤
Nice video Joe. Your dad raised a good lad and now its paying it's dividends. Pretty nice present for a chap reaching 70. You have some large footsteps to follow in but from what I've seen in your videos you're up to the task. Good health to you all.
@@johnnunn8688 I rather think he meant combine as in " come together" or "join forces" because there was young squire Hewes and a Big Dave (the engineer) who repaired the tractor for Squire Hewes to use and enjoy. Context John, it's all about the context.
I teared up on this one, Mr Hewes I lost my Pops this year to pancreatic cancer 1st of August he was downstairs chatting 4th of August he'd been bedridden for 3 days and I held his hand for the last time Massive massive respect to you Joe you are a LEGEND
And this, ladies and gents, is why right to repair is so important. JD are fighting to make this sort of repair on their newer tractors as hard as possible.
A channel here on YT , North western truck and tractor repair is a one man band who works on a of Lot of JDs and often has problems which require a similar approach to repairs .
Bloody well done you Mr Hewes. I lost my dad when i was 23 and I am 77 now and I miss that man every day of my life. He was only 52. Great to see you making time with your Dad count. Never leave unsaid what you want to say. One day it will be too late. Farmers like your Dad and Dave are the salt of the earth. They are what make us who we are as a people and this despicable Government have totally shat on them. They deserved better.
Similar life story, I was 21 and my Dad was 55 and it was his superpower of resurrecting all things mechanical is the reason I'm following these lads even though I'm a 60+ grandmother! ❤
My Dad is gone now, makes me happy watching what you all did for your dad. That last shot of your Dad sitting on his new tractor with the tank in the background is definitely worth framing. Cheers Sir.
Never would I have thought I would watch the diagnosis of a tractor gearbox, completely enthralled. Another salute to big Dave, and what you did for your dad.
Big Dave knows his stuff it was fascinating to hear him explain the ins and out of the gearbox, good work giving it to ur dad i am sure it means a lot to him you have his back .. love everything you do Joe keep it up
From a fellow Deere mechanic. As soon as I saw a gauge checking charge pressures, it became clear Dave knows his stuff and gave a very good overview of the inner workings/failure points, in a way that could be understood by folk who don't spend hours fixing tractors. Not many people left who are happy to work on 40 and 50 series Deeres. Even less who are happy to work on the US powershift versions! Thank you for showing the overhaul process and completing the story on the JD 4440. Good on ya Joe for giving back and helping your father continue farming. 👍
Farms, tractors, trucks and 4x4s have always been part of my world, which is why I can't get enough of these videos. Need to do catch up videos with Big Dave as he has seriously good skills and seems to be a great bloke!
Doing things with or for your dad is the best thing ever, you might not realise it at the time, but later you will. I lost my dad last month and it hurts like hell that we can’t do stuff together anymore.
Joe, I’ve followed you from the start, enjoyed every video with tears of laughter 😂, this one was so different with different tears, you couldn’t have put across any better the importance of family. My Dad had a stroke 4 years ago and has since had another and it’s really buggered up life for him, we’re not farming folk but he grew up in the country and he’s passed on the importance of the countryside and country ways ever since, taught me how to fix things like I’ve no doubt your Dad has to you. I’m sure everyone watching this will understand and no doubt take a moment to have a wee think about their family. Now for a video with a Robin getting fired of a Chiefs barrel into a field driven by Adam 🤣 👍🏻
You are a good man @MrHewes you never cease to amaze me. The farmers of this country are truly the salt of the earth. You may not have the passion for farming your father does, but you have the spirit in your bloodline and thats good enough for me. God Bless you and your father. ❤
Big Dave is fantastic, knowledge and experience come into play. Providing a solution too the problem. Amazing guy. So doing that just for dad was just great, well done Joe.
Truly an outstanding episode! What you did for your dad is very heart warming! Good job Joe! Being a dad myself I know without doubt that your dad is so proud and grateful to you! Keep up the good work, cheers!
Seeing that tractor split open took me back years. My late uncle was Minneapolis-Moline dealership for nearly 20 years in Ohio, in the 60`s and 70`s. He serviced equipment and split a few tractors over the years. He made his own equipment stands to support the rear end, front end and rear wheel assemblies.
good episode that guy sure has good anecdotal phrases - "that there groove that holds the circlip drained out with the oil" also episodes like this is why this I follow this channel, no other tank restoration channel has the same vibe. Its been quite a journey watching you guys work, goof off, bicker, and tear it up. Thanks for doing what you guys do.
What a lovely thing to do for your Dad Joe. Farmers are the backbone of this country and I admit I'm a bit of a Townie but you all have my greatest respect. My grandad worked on farms before he joined the British Army and drove Centurion tanks as a regular in the daft and barmy he went out to Korea did his 10 years and after he had several jobs some working on farms and quarries he instilled the importance and respect for those that work the land in us as sharing some tales from his Army days in the RTR.
People like Dave and their big brains scare me. Sorry I can't help but feel intimidated anytime I get around somebody that knows that much particularly about that complicated transmission. Wow that guy is extraordinary great video!
Good to see old tractors running again Sorry about the fast trac I ve had a couple of tractor go up in smoke myself not good. Always go back to the old tractor in the hedge when this happens
What a great feeling this must be to be able to give back to your dad and bless him after such an unfortunate situation with the fire. Good luck with the rest of his career on the farm.
Everybody needs a Big Dave. Sadly we lost ours a couple of years ago, a sparky who was a top mate when rigging exhibitions and arguing with hotels and conference facilities. Look after your Big Dave.
Absolutely brilliant Joe such a fantastic thing to do for you're father, I was blown away on Dave's knowledge when pointing out on what had happened to the gearbox and getting it all back together.
Bloody brilliant Joe. Keep on looking after your Dad Joe cus one day you'll wake up and he won't be with you anymore, and when that day comes mate it will rip your heart right out of your chest. I lost my Dad in January 2023 quite unexpectedly, and mate i will never ever get over it. My Dad brought me my younger brother and sister up on his own after my mum left for another bloke in the mid 80s and when i tell you we had nothing i mean we had nothing, and yet he did his best to raise 3 kids and try and earn a few quid at the same time and no matter what he always did his best. The year my mother left us she took everything. I remember Christmas came and Dad was crying because he didn't have anything for us but we were all just happy because we were together. My mother had taken so much she left her 3 kids with their Dad to have beans on toast with fried egg on top for our Christmas dinner but we we with Dad so we were happy. Things did obviously get better over those tough years, and Dad worked his bollocks off to make sure we never had beans on toast for Christmas dinner ever again. My Dad was my absolute hero Joe and my best friend as well and not a day goes by without me thinking about him. So you keep on spoiling your Dad Joe cus you never know when it might just be for the very last time!!! Cheers Joe, John 👍
You done a real good with this one crew...the 40 series Deere tractors are a sentimental favorite of mine from driving tractors as a young boy...I'm so glad this one not only gets to live on after being revived but it's going to do what it was meant to...work. Beautiful replacement for the fast track and a classy touch of iconic American machinery for the farm. ✌️ Only thing missing are the classic American style 36" row crop duals.
I spent 2 weeks working in the toolroom of the John Deere Motors axle and engine plants in Torreon, central Mexico in 2004 for my employer, impressive place
Big Dave deserves all the glory for that restoration. That POS, is now worth £kk well worth the time and money, and you did it Joe, thanks to you your dad has a future in farming, Hope you are going on Tuesday, this is just as important as getting the tractor sorted. I would but you know why I can't I've told you several times why. Thanks anyway.
Having bid farewell to my 94 year old Dad for the final time just over a week ago, I found this episode incredibly touching. Magical stuff Joe, and may your Dad enjoy his farming for many, many years to come.
What an amazing son you are to your dad. I’m sure your dad is super proud of you with all that you are doing. Love watching the videos from your first one to the current one. Well jell!!! Keep up the great content.
Great to see you make time to keep your Dad up and running old farmers need to keep active they where never ment to retire and sit on there backsides all day and watch time tick by.
Awesome effort and what a bloody lovely thing to do for your dad. My memories of my late grandfather are of me sneaking out of the house as a kid and into the workshop to " help" him do just what you guys have done with the 4440. He worked there for fourty years, was a blacksmith to start off with. This is the work kids are missing out on these days. Brings back memories this morning. ❤
God love you for doing that for your Dad. When Big Dave was talking about the repair for the section that had been "milled away" by the gear, I was thinking "that needs to be faced off square and true with a boring head or a line boring/facing set up". Which they then proceeded to do. Big Dave is a top chap. And so are you. More power to you and especially your Dad.
You’re a great son Joe, your love and respect for your Dad and family is a beautiful thing. You should be proud of yourself and I’m certain that your Dad is proud of you. Keep up the great work you’re doing, this channel is the best I’ve found. Full credit to Big Dave for the job done on the JD. Outstanding!!
Amazing job people! My mum and her first husband in the sixties were John Deere dealers, i still remember even in the 80's the 8mm(?) player and the demo tapes still being in the attic with all the wierd three wheelers they made and stuff. Really gutted because someone would probably cherish that sort of stuff today...
What an awesome thing to do for your dad. All those involved deserve a massive pat on back especially Dave for all the hard work he put in to stripping down and rebuilding the John Deere
Been enjoying your tank restorations for years, but I think this is by far one of the tops ones. I have a special place inside for the work and effort that farmers and their do.
Awesome job Lads and Big Dave ! We usually only have one Dad so good on yous for enriching his life as yous do ! He'll be well chuffed and proud of you all ! ❤😉🙃😎 NZ
Lovely stuff, seeing someone who knows what they're about fixing old things, even if not armoured. Remarkable how even relatively 'modern' stuff shows its true design age with the cab off. Also: No farmers - no food!
That's it: even though *you* are not that much into farming - but your dad is. And you respect and support his way of life. Just great. Thanks for showing and several big thumbs-up for craftsman like Big Dave who actually can *repair* stuff other than just replace someting.
I thought you were a good man and you have shown that you are true to that. Dave is a great chap to fix that JD440 for you and your Dad. Thinking up that bearing housing repair was great and to get it done was excellent. Proud to see that some of our British engineering prowess is still alive. Good follow up video.
Holy, I have not seen a set up like that on a lathe. What's he got, like a faceplate with round bar attached to the chuck with something on the end to hold a carbide tip? I don't really deal with engines so that might be normal. Mad props to Big Dave, who has a barely contained joy hiding behind his voice when testing and diagnosing and generally involving himself with what normal people would find completely infuriating and miserable.
🫣 oh my !! Such damage to the transmission. I’m ever so impressed with the level of milling and repair🤠 Well done lads Admittedly I’m in the U.S., so availability is not as big an issue💁🏽♂️
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Uncle Dave - you are amazing, I’m bursting with pride reading all these lovely comments about you, you’ve done such a great job for Joe. I’ll never forget the look on your face when you pulled up in the yard, and we took it for a ride. Hats off to you, you are the best man ❤
He is a top bloke
We should do big Dave merch
Nice video Joe. Your dad raised a good lad and now its paying it's dividends. Pretty nice present for a chap reaching 70. You have some large footsteps to follow in but from what I've seen in your videos you're up to the task.
Good health to you all.
Looking after your dad is nothing less than I would expect from a top bloke. Lovely to see proper engineering and family combine.
It’s not a combine, it’s a tractor.
@@johnnunn8688 I rather think he meant combine as in " come together" or "join forces" because there was young squire Hewes and a Big Dave (the engineer) who repaired the tractor for Squire Hewes to use and enjoy. Context John, it's all about the context.
@@JonDingle I rather think @johnnunn8688 knows that and is just extracting the urine.
@@JonDingle Humour Jon, it's all about a sense of humour.
Not managing directors, CEOs or political leaders, I respect people like Big Dave
Your Dad raised you right Joe, he must be bursting with pride. ❤️
Hats off to Big Dave for reviving a very dead gearbox, great to see someone who knows their craft so thoroughly 😊
There is a fellow who knows his stuff, I was a car mechanic back in the 80's but I was never that good, well done.
Big Dave knows his stuff - and makes the word 'shaaaafft' a thing of beauty!
You're a good son Hewesy. Your Dad must be proud of the job he done raising you.
Cheers for sharing
Well done Joe and Big Dave proud of your achievement
I teared up on this one, Mr Hewes
I lost my Pops this year to pancreatic cancer
1st of August he was downstairs chatting
4th of August he'd been bedridden for 3 days and I held his hand for the last time
Massive massive respect to you Joe you are a LEGEND
Sorry, I know it hurts ,your story is bringing tears to my eyes my Dad is gone , and I miss him every day. I wish you all the best. Cheers Sir
Being there from him was the best gift of all
@@davestark2015 thank you
@@MrHewes thanks Joe 👍
Joe, you really have worked life out. Make your family and close loved ones happy. You are a top bloke. Massive respect
And this, ladies and gents, is why right to repair is so important. JD are fighting to make this sort of repair on their newer tractors as hard as possible.
Hope your dad has many happy years in the new to him JD
Big Dave even has the correct voice for a Tractor Expert, with Adam helping with the good old West Country choir… :) :)
Dave is sharp and a good presenter. Dad used to say, you haven't fixed it until you know why it broke. Dave is of that school. Well done all.
Your dad's saying is excellent!
Awesome I live in America and thank God their are still good honest people left in this big world.
Big Dave's forensic dissection of the gearbox was fascinating. Hope you're dad gets many years of enjoyment from the tractor.
A channel here on YT , North western truck and tractor repair is a one man band who works on a of Lot of JDs and often has problems which require a similar approach to repairs .
@@Mercmadthat is a primo resource when it comes to troubleshooting old Deeres...
Bloody well done you Mr Hewes. I lost my dad when i was 23 and I am 77 now and I miss that man every day of my life. He was only 52. Great to see you making time with your Dad count. Never leave unsaid what you want to say. One day it will be too late.
Farmers like your Dad and Dave are the salt of the earth. They are what make us who we are as a people and this despicable Government have totally shat on them. They deserved better.
Similar life story, I was 21 and my Dad was 55 and it was his superpower of resurrecting all things mechanical is the reason I'm following these lads even though I'm a 60+ grandmother! ❤
When you hear someone with an accent like big Dave's, you just know they know a thing or two about Tractors
Your dad raised a good son. So nice to see you give something back.
My Dad is gone now, makes me happy watching what you all did for your dad. That last shot of your Dad sitting on his new tractor with the tank in the background is definitely worth framing. Cheers Sir.
Never would I have thought I would watch the diagnosis of a tractor gearbox, completely enthralled. Another salute to big Dave, and what you did for your dad.
Big Dave knows his stuff it was fascinating to hear him explain the ins and out of the gearbox, good work giving it to ur dad i am sure it means a lot to him you have his back .. love everything you do Joe keep it up
You're a good man, and so is Big Dave. Loved this video and the Chris Stapleton music is a nice touch!
From a fellow Deere mechanic. As soon as I saw a gauge checking charge pressures, it became clear Dave knows his stuff and gave a very good overview of the inner workings/failure points, in a way that could be understood by folk who don't spend hours fixing tractors. Not many people left who are happy to work on 40 and 50 series Deeres. Even less who are happy to work on the US powershift versions! Thank you for showing the overhaul process and completing the story on the JD 4440. Good on ya Joe for giving back and helping your father continue farming. 👍
Farms, tractors, trucks and 4x4s have always been part of my world, which is why I can't get enough of these videos. Need to do catch up videos with Big Dave as he has seriously good skills and seems to be a great bloke!
RESPECT TO YOU AND EVERYBODY INVOLVED IN GETTING THIS OLD GIRL UP AND RUNNING !!
MAY DAD HAVE MANY HAPPY YEARS FARMING TO GO !! ❤
Doing things with or for your dad is the best thing ever, you might not realise it at the time, but later you will.
I lost my dad last month and it hurts like hell that we can’t do stuff together anymore.
We all need a big Dave in our life.
Not to mention that particular Big Dave to appear on the channel more. He’s clearly talented & has the gift of the gab to go with it
Joe, I’ve followed you from the start, enjoyed every video with tears of laughter 😂, this one was so different with different tears, you couldn’t have put across any better the importance of family. My Dad had a stroke 4 years ago and has since had another and it’s really buggered up life for him, we’re not farming folk but he grew up in the country and he’s passed on the importance of the countryside and country ways ever since, taught me how to fix things like I’ve no doubt your Dad has to you. I’m sure everyone watching this will understand and no doubt take a moment to have a wee think about their family. Now for a video with a Robin getting fired of a Chiefs barrel into a field driven by Adam 🤣 👍🏻
Brilliant.
What more could a dad want than a son that truly appreciates him. I recon that was worth every hour and every penny. Nice work Big Dave.
You are a good man @MrHewes you never cease to amaze me. The farmers of this country are truly the salt of the earth. You may not have the passion for farming your father does, but you have the spirit in your bloodline and thats good enough for me. God Bless you and your father. ❤
Big Dave is fantastic, knowledge and experience come into play. Providing a solution too the problem. Amazing guy. So doing that just for dad was just great, well done Joe.
Truly an outstanding episode! What you did for your dad is very heart warming! Good job Joe! Being a dad myself I know without doubt that your dad is so proud and grateful to you! Keep up the good work, cheers!
Seeing that tractor split open took me back years. My late uncle was Minneapolis-Moline dealership for nearly 20 years in Ohio, in the 60`s and 70`s. He serviced equipment and split a few tractors over the years. He made his own equipment stands to support the rear end, front end and rear wheel assemblies.
good episode that guy sure has good anecdotal phrases - "that there groove that holds the circlip drained out with the oil"
also episodes like this is why this I follow this channel, no other tank restoration channel has the same vibe. Its been quite a journey watching you guys work, goof off, bicker, and tear it up. Thanks for doing what you guys do.
Well done for looking after your dad Joe. 👏
What a lovely thing to do for your Dad Joe. Farmers are the backbone of this country and I admit I'm a bit of a Townie but you all have my greatest respect. My grandad worked on farms before he joined the British Army and drove Centurion tanks as a regular in the daft and barmy he went out to Korea did his 10 years and after he had several jobs some working on farms and quarries he instilled the importance and respect for those that work the land in us as sharing some tales from his Army days in the RTR.
People like Dave and their big brains scare me. Sorry I can't help but feel intimidated anytime I get around somebody that knows that much particularly about that complicated transmission. Wow that guy is extraordinary great video!
If you’re the smartest person in the room you’re in the wrong room. Always try and learn from others.
He’s even scarier when he’s angry
What a brilliant thing to do for your dad, top mark to you, the team and BIG DAVE for making the rebuild a reality and worthy thing to do!
Good to see old tractors running again
Sorry about the fast trac I ve had a couple of tractor go up in smoke myself not good. Always go back to the old tractor in the hedge when this happens
Dave’s the sort of guy that proves you don’t need a tertiary education to be smart, unreal dude, bloody great yarn and Dads the winner
Fantastic the respect you have for your old man, I'm also lucky as I worked alongside my son for 16 years and we are also close.
Respect!
What a good son looking after your Dad like that. Mine was gone before I was in a position to help him.
For we Oldies, especially those down under - this heralds a whole new episode of Dad & Dave.
You dad is one very lucky man to have such a fantastic son .😢
Good people ,,good hearts. Well done gents.
What a great feeling this must be to be able to give back to your dad and bless him after such an unfortunate situation with the fire. Good luck with the rest of his career on the farm.
Your old boy has raised you well mate, he must be proud as punch right now to see those values he instilled in you, coming forth.
You are a very good son, your Dad is very fortunate. Great job on the jd thing.🎉🎉🎉
This one hit me in the feels!! So awesome that you are in a position to help out your Dad!!
Big Dave = LEGEND. Hope this gives your old chap years more service.
Everybody needs a Big Dave. Sadly we lost ours a couple of years ago, a sparky who was a top mate when rigging exhibitions and arguing with hotels and conference facilities. Look after your Big Dave.
A good son looking after his dad that’s how it always should be good on you mate
Three Cheers for Big Dave! Excellent work.
Absolutely brilliant Joe such a fantastic thing to do for you're father, I was blown away on Dave's knowledge when pointing out on what had happened to the gearbox and getting it all back together.
Excellent video and I’m proud to have Big Dave as a friend. You need to get him up to finish the tweaks.
Bloody brilliant Joe. Keep on looking after your Dad Joe cus one day you'll wake up and he won't be with you anymore, and when that day comes mate it will rip your heart right out of your chest. I lost my Dad in January 2023 quite unexpectedly, and mate i will never ever get over it. My Dad brought me my younger brother and sister up on his own after my mum left for another bloke in the mid 80s and when i tell you we had nothing i mean we had nothing, and yet he did his best to raise 3 kids and try and earn a few quid at the same time and no matter what he always did his best. The year my mother left us she took everything. I remember Christmas came and Dad was crying because he didn't have anything for us but we were all just happy because we were together. My mother had taken so much she left her 3 kids with their Dad to have beans on toast with fried egg on top for our Christmas dinner but we we with Dad so we were happy. Things did obviously get better over those tough years, and Dad worked his bollocks off to make sure we never had beans on toast for Christmas dinner ever again. My Dad was my absolute hero Joe and my best friend as well and not a day goes by without me thinking about him. So you keep on spoiling your Dad Joe cus you never know when it might just be for the very last time!!! Cheers Joe, John 👍
You done a real good with this one crew...the 40 series Deere tractors are a sentimental favorite of mine from driving tractors as a young boy...I'm so glad this one not only gets to live on after being revived but it's going to do what it was meant to...work. Beautiful replacement for the fast track and a classy touch of iconic American machinery for the farm. ✌️ Only thing missing are the classic American style 36" row crop duals.
Awww. Good job Big Dave. Great son, Mr. Hewes.
I spent 2 weeks working in the toolroom of the John Deere Motors axle and engine plants in Torreon, central Mexico in 2004 for my employer, impressive place
Such a great son you are! What a great gift for your dad. Thanks for sharing.
Well done Dave. Top man. Dad must be a happy man to have a son like you..
Amazing, I have never seen inside of a tractors guts. Big Dave wa s just the lad. I trust your Dad was suitably impressed.
Big Dave deserves all the glory for that restoration. That POS, is now worth £kk well worth the time and money, and you did it Joe, thanks to you your dad has a future in farming, Hope you are going on Tuesday, this is just as important as getting the tractor sorted. I would but you know why I can't I've told you several times why. Thanks anyway.
Hats off to Big Dave - lad know his onions!
Having bid farewell to my 94 year old Dad for the final time just over a week ago, I found this episode incredibly touching. Magical stuff Joe, and may your Dad enjoy his farming for many, many years to come.
What an amazing son you are to your dad. I’m sure your dad is super proud of you with all that you are doing. Love watching the videos from your first one to the current one. Well jell!!! Keep up the great content.
Great to see you make time to keep your Dad up and running old farmers need to keep active they where never ment to retire and sit on there backsides all day and watch time tick by.
Awesome effort and what a bloody lovely thing to do for your dad.
My memories of my late grandfather are of me sneaking out of the house as a kid and into the workshop to " help" him do just what you guys have done with the 4440. He worked there for fourty years, was a blacksmith to start off with. This is the work kids are missing out on these days. Brings back memories this morning. ❤
I'm in my early 70's and appreciate the sentiment behind the vlog. well done.
God love you for doing that for your Dad. When Big Dave was talking about the repair for the section that had been "milled away" by the gear, I was thinking "that needs to be faced off square and true with a boring head or a line boring/facing set up". Which they then proceeded to do. Big Dave is a top chap. And so are you. More power to you and especially your Dad.
The man's a g looking after his old man love it big respect bro keep uo the good work
Well done Joe, brought tears to my eyes when remembered my dad, where would we be without all taught us?
You’re a great son Joe, your love and respect for your Dad and family is a beautiful thing. You should be proud of yourself and I’m certain that your Dad is proud of you. Keep up the great work you’re doing, this channel is the best I’ve found.
Full credit to Big Dave for the job done on the JD. Outstanding!!
Nice one Joe and a big shout out to big Dave, a brave, skilled and very knowledgeable salt of the earth top guy.
You are a good bloke ,so nice to see how you appreciate your dad and the life you have now have with your family and friends
With the right to repair controversy, older tractors are a must, keep em running 👍
Amazing job people! My mum and her first husband in the sixties were John Deere dealers, i still remember even in the 80's the 8mm(?) player and the demo tapes still being in the attic with all the wierd three wheelers they made and stuff. Really gutted because someone would probably cherish that sort of stuff today...
Dave’s a legend we need more like him. Also you are too for looking after the old man 👍🏻
What an awesome thing to do for your dad. All those involved deserve a massive pat on back especially Dave for all the hard work he put in to stripping down and rebuilding the John Deere
What a fantastic son you are… Respect…❤
A wonderful touch Joe, well done. I'm your Dad's age and I'd be very touched if my Son did something like that!
Lovely gesture Mr H, hope his 70"s will be as good as his 80"
Been enjoying your tank restorations for years, but I think this is by far one of the tops ones. I have a special place inside for the work and effort that farmers and their do.
far out Joe, big Dave is a legend ...what a guy, skills that are disappearing
Awesome job Lads and Big Dave ! We usually only have one Dad so good on yous for enriching his life as yous do ! He'll be well chuffed and proud of you all ! ❤😉🙃😎 NZ
A sole class act mate, lost my father in 2019. Cheers from Minnesota, USA
Lovely stuff, seeing someone who knows what they're about fixing old things, even if not armoured.
Remarkable how even relatively 'modern' stuff shows its true design age with the cab off.
Also: No farmers - no food!
Great job Again!! Your Dad will be thrilled!! Family is a number one for sure!!! All the best from Surrey BC Canada
Amazing engineering by Dave - a TRUE expert!
Your dad is a lucky man to have a son like you. Good on you both. Wishing you both all the best.
Another cracking video. Big Dave's expertise was a pleasure to listen to. And good on you for looking after Dad. I hope he enjoys his new workhorse.
That's it: even though *you* are not that much into farming - but your dad is. And you respect and support his way of life. Just great. Thanks for showing and several big thumbs-up for craftsman like Big Dave who actually can *repair* stuff other than just replace someting.
I thought you were a good man and you have shown that you are true to that. Dave is a great chap to fix that JD440 for you and your Dad. Thinking up that bearing housing repair was great and to get it done was excellent. Proud to see that some of our British engineering prowess is still alive. Good follow up video.
As an engineer myself, I love to see people working out what’s wrong with things then fixing them. 👍👍
Holy, I have not seen a set up like that on a lathe. What's he got, like a faceplate with round bar attached to the chuck with something on the end to hold a carbide tip? I don't really deal with engines so that might be normal.
Mad props to Big Dave, who has a barely contained joy hiding behind his voice when testing and diagnosing and generally involving himself with what normal people would find completely infuriating and miserable.
Well done Joe, you are a good son. Glad I have a complete 2150 laying around as a spare for my 43 year old 2150, the gearbox looks rather complicated
That's some lovely goft you gave your dad, mate. Well done.
Dave''s autopsy of the gearbox was a pleasure to listen. A rare find, these days.
Cheers.
Heart warming video Mr Hewes well done & big Dave is a diamond geezer 👍hats off to him…… 🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜👍
Absolutely perfect video Mr Hewes...Looking after your Dad as a Son should do....really great job
🫣 oh my !!
Such damage to the transmission.
I’m ever so impressed with the level of milling and repair🤠
Well done lads
Admittedly I’m in the U.S., so availability is not as big an issue💁🏽♂️