Would love to see a guided tour of "the fleet" as it exists today. From the original excavator you rescued (which started my viewing) through the boats, bikes and tractors we've all loved watching you return to service. I'm also curious as to whether you "cash-in" on your "fixer-uppers" to finance the next project. In fact I'd love to see an interview style Q and A on on the source of your knowledge and your zen-like attitude to repair/restoration
It would be absolute lunacy to post a tour of "The Fleet" on the internet or anywhere else. Do you not realise that would be posting a shopping list for every thief with 500 miles? "The Fleet" would be stolen in a matter of weeks if not days. Just pause and "Think" about your suggestion.
First! THANK YOU for not just spending most of the time in your videos “talking”. I hate “talkies”….most videos people think we need to know everything on earth about “whatever” their doing, and videos are 75% talking…I just can’t watch them. The rest? You do so much with such a minimal amount of tools it amazes me….makes me wonder how much more you could do with a few more tools?? Or a shop! 😁 The video editing is superb, knowing how limited you are. Keep up the good work, can’t wait for Video 3 of this tractor. 👍🏽
Marty I have often meant to comment on this so am doing it now - I really appreciate the effort you put in to your videos - no doubt multiple cameras and not forgetting the drone. I think we tend to take quality for granted given the array of viewing options we have in this digital age. To produce this quality on a significantly smaller budget and as a one man band - Kudos. Cheers from across the ditch.👍
Those tires alone were worth the money; will really make her sure footed in any weather or conditions save ice. Will done on restoring her to working order.
Yrs ago a M8 lent me a big Fiat 4x4 ,the diff lock lever was seized, I think ole M8 had never used it ,I think the machining was so good that was why it was seized, beaut tractor to operate
Iv been running the same tractor 20 years. Fiat 55-66 agri Great machine! But parts are stupid expensive. Front tyres are $800 each and I got the last two in the country
Sweet little machine now, nice work Marty! Glad to see your son helpin' ya out. 👍🥝 I just can't get enough of your videos, they are wonderful to watch. Thank You for taking the time and effort to share these with us! I've learned a lot from you over the years.
did my time on fiat tractors. 66 series werent a big seller in our area but there are a few. as with most fiat models the weak link is the clutch. 4wd shaft connection to the diff head can chew out the splines to. in 10 years or more i worked on the 40, 50, 66, 80 and 90 series i might have done 3 or 4 full overhauls on engines and a couple of gearboxes. they are pretty much bulletproof. but i also probably did 50 clutches.
Takes me back to when my dad bought a 780Dt Fiat in that terracotta brown, amazing amount of pull from the engine, all the dials are the same… great addition for you that 🥰
The best content in this genre by a million miles. No messing about, no bigging it up, just pure talent and honesty. Keep up the great work Marty. Regards from Sweden 🇸🇪
Truly amazing that people operate machinery without proper maintenance...and then give away a perfectly good tractor for trivial reasons. Suggestion: power-wash machinery before removing fluid plugs and filters to avoid dirt entry when changing the stuff. Nice of you to pay for it in any case.....an honest man in the world !!!!
It's a good idea to run antifreeze even if you don't expect cold weather. Antifreeze has anti-corrosion properties that will help protect the cooling system over time.
Those "Tree Frogs" are called "Snow Frogs" in our neck of the woods, Marty. They are pesky little critters and get under one's feet all the time! I find it fascinating that owners just give up on the maintenance of their equipment and literally put it out to pasture when it no longer functions. Great video thumbs up.
I am guessing the previous owner will be very happy with you looking after his orchard tractor. I think he knew when he offered it to you free gratis that it was going to a good home and also that it would have a nice retirement.
Somebody commented back some time ago about "The Fleet" and I had a good chuckle. But here we are today with the Reality of "The Fleet" being assembled. We only need the Annual Parade and we are done.
The tractor will fell better and run better now ..with the new owner will get many years of service too .. great job finding the tractor.....now you'll have to build a new shed. .
Just a beaut cute little takka takka! Before turning the rear wheels inside out check the specs on the rear wheel final drives. By flipping the wheels you put the contact load point further outboard, thus increasing the 'overhung' load moment. Doing so will reduce the final drive bearing life (no problem if you can repair yourself) and may over-stress the input/output splines to the point of failure. See if you can get manufacturer model/part numbers for the final drive assembly and a manufacturer's spec sheet.
I'm just one more chap wanting to say that you are a wonderful role model, a great mechanic and an amazing teacher. Every young person that want to learn about all things mechanical would be well served to watch all of your content. OH - I can't forget the respect you show the old timers. It's a joy for this old timer to see your interaction. Thank you for letting me into your world via RUclips. I wish there was a Marty T in my neighborhood. 😊
Well done Mr T - I love the way you broached this whole tractor transaction… From “the missus says no more tractors” to let’s go on a nice family trip to help a nice old bloke out by removing a spray rig for him, to, oh look over there, another abandoned tractor, oh you can have that for free 😊 - then to slip him a decent $ value for it later. 😂 “No More Tractors” 😂 Very clever workaround mate… I’m taking notes!😂😂😂
WOW just a lack of maintenance made them park this!? Great job getting it back in service and loved the little laugh when you said adding to your fleet guess the wife is getting tired of all the "new" additions or maybe not!! Great to see your son working with you!! Stay safe!!
Some people think machines are worn out and replace them at big cost. They never think to service machines, a lot cheaper to do and things last for yrs. I work on the principle that if it moves then it needs oil or grease. And oil or grease are the best you can do. Well done on bringing the tractor back to life.
yup, favorite tractors for orchards in belgium, if you have one, you never let them go. The new ones with computers fail after 20 years, these ones keep on going. (and they sound better coming from an old guy)
Just a tip with the ultrasonic cleaning. Use some jars in the tub with your dirty parts inside the jar. You can just use plain water in the tub, then you can use a solvent in the jar and dispose of it easier when done.
It seems to me that this poor tractor was never serviced since it was new. All it needed was a little love. Well done Marty! Though for as dry as it is all over, it could use a spraydown with a mix of diesel and motor oil!
Funny how those Tree Frogs which we in the states call Barking Spiders are all around the world but you never see them. If machines could talk I’d bet they’d thank you very much for your TLC.
That’s a perfect small tractor! Great that Super-cheap are still noticing your videos 👌🏻 I actually shop there a bit especially some off their sales days for Oil etc they are hard to beat around here in Tasmania most weeks on items 👍🏼
Marty has a big enough "Fleet" now that we will have to call him "Commodore". We will call him Admiral when he puts new seats on all his vehicles. After all a Commodore stands with his spyglass but an Admiral always has to sit in style.
Gotta start em young - in terms of teaching kids skills (generally speaking, but specifically, in your field of work). Your son will be an asset to your family by helping you fix / restore, and sell those items you acquire.
@@MartyT awesome thanks still great view from different angles and keep on with the great work saving grandpa's and great grandpa's memories of all these old machines from fading away and bringing them back to life, awesome work Marty 🥰from Ireland 🇮🇪 😀
With the oil level being so low makes you wonder-was it simply an issue of not knowing where the dipstick/fill plug was located? And since they didn't use it much, they didn't worry about it over the years. Another great video Marty-thanks for taking us along again. God bless.
thanks for another long awaited much anticipated and appreciated video, wish ! had a life like yours instead of the concrete jungle I reside in presently but at least I can enjoy seeing you in your much envied environment.
Hey Marty, here in Wisconsin were just getting into spring. I've resumed tinkering with my fleet. Just finished up with the rebuilding of my 79 jeep engine. Runs good!:) The first jeep I bought was a 1950 jeep pickup truck that had been converted to a grass fire truck in 1960. In 1982 I was able to purchase it. Everything looked well serviced. No evidence of leaking from gear box's or differentials.:) Drove it about 20 miles home and burned up the rear diff. Bone dry!:( No wonder there was no evidence of leaking. Fortunately I had a parts truck. Great job showing how you still have to look!:) Thanks
Perfect timing for a Marty T video! That ol tractor definitely found the right owner, finally getting some much needed attention! Great video 12:37 had me laughing a good one! Must be those New Zealand barking spiders
Marty is to oil as Jeff Corwin is to poo. 😄 I learn something new every time I watch you. I never knew why some screwdriver handles were made like that. 10:41
Really sweet tractor. Sounds good and will be a good workhorse in tight areas. Thank you for posting so many interesting videos. Best wishes from the UK.
Makes my bloody day when I get the old Marty T notification
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Bloody beautiful
I could watch this guy every day!
Couldn't agree more
My husband just asked me to call you to come fix our old truck! Lol I must talk about you a lot! GUILTY!
I get to see some hills. Cool. Its all flat where I live. Your son will be a certified mechanic by the time he's 10.
Would love to see a guided tour of "the fleet" as it exists today. From the original excavator you rescued (which started my viewing) through the boats, bikes and tractors we've all loved watching you return to service. I'm also curious as to whether you "cash-in" on your "fixer-uppers" to finance the next project.
In fact I'd love to see an interview style Q and A on on the source of your knowledge and your zen-like attitude to repair/restoration
At one point he mentioned that all the income he needs for the self-sufficient life comes from selling fixed things such as ATVs!
Look up the years old hydro etc stuff angry ram I think its channel is called
It would be absolute lunacy to post a tour of "The Fleet" on the internet or anywhere else.
Do you not realise that would be posting a shopping list for every thief with 500 miles?
"The Fleet" would be stolen in a matter of weeks if not days.
Just pause and "Think" about your suggestion.
@@philyew3617 this isnt murica lol
@@philyew3617 Such a sad reflection of today's society realising you're absolutely right.
I'm glad Super Cheap came to the party!
First time I've witnessed someone actually flushing something they have changed the oil in. Good to see
Whish you were in Australia I would be it in a heartbeat love your channel you are a smart man
Stumbled across the channel, it's great viewing.
Good on super cheap auto for the vouchers. A classy move.
First!
THANK YOU for not just spending most of the time in your videos “talking”.
I hate “talkies”….most videos people think we need to know everything on earth about “whatever” their doing, and videos are 75% talking…I just can’t watch them.
The rest? You do so much with such a minimal amount of tools it amazes me….makes me wonder how much more you could do with a few more tools?? Or a shop! 😁
The video editing is superb, knowing how limited you are.
Keep up the good work, can’t wait for Video 3 of this tractor. 👍🏽
Marty I have often meant to comment on this so am doing it now - I really appreciate the effort you put in to your videos - no doubt multiple cameras and not forgetting the drone. I think we tend to take quality for granted given the array of viewing options we have in this digital age. To produce this quality on a significantly smaller budget and as a one man band - Kudos. Cheers from across the ditch.👍
Those tires alone were worth the money; will really make her sure footed in any weather or conditions save ice. Will done on restoring her to working order.
Yrs ago a M8 lent me a big Fiat 4x4 ,the diff lock lever was seized, I think ole M8 had never used it ,I think the machining was so good that was why it was seized, beaut tractor to operate
The tractor sounded very very happy. A little TLC goes a long way. Well done.
Iv been running the same tractor 20 years. Fiat 55-66 agri Great machine! But parts are stupid expensive. Front tyres are $800 each and I got the last two in the country
Nice little tractor and good work on it. I don't think I have ever seen one of those here in West Virginia
Nothing that a bit of regular maintenance wont fix. Impressed.
Handsome boi,nothing like working with dad
Admire the workaround on the air filter, saving masses of money and getting er done. ☮️
That tractor was a solid gold purchase
Great drone shots.
Nice to see you captured the rare sound of the NZ tree frog. Well done.
cricky marty, the poor little fiat has proberly never seen so mutch love ?? i like the "blade cam" keep up the great work mate
This video is a great testament to the wisdom of regular maintenance.
Sweet little machine now, nice work Marty! Glad to see your son helpin' ya out. 👍🥝 I just can't get enough of your videos, they are wonderful to watch. Thank You for taking the time and effort to share these with us! I've learned a lot from you over the years.
did my time on fiat tractors. 66 series werent a big seller in our area but there are a few. as with most fiat models the weak link is the clutch. 4wd shaft connection to the diff head can chew out the splines to. in 10 years or more i worked on the 40, 50, 66, 80 and 90 series i might have done 3 or 4 full overhauls on engines and a couple of gearboxes. they are pretty much bulletproof. but i also probably did 50 clutches.
What a little ripper!! That air filter worked out perfect. Little bugger just idled along no problem, nice one Marty!!
Those were some solid shots of the usage at the end. Your filming technique is improving.
There shall be no improving on this channel!
Really enjoyable to watch keep up the good work I have a fiat 9090 great tractor
Great work as usual, Marty. Really good of you to give the guy you got it from some cash..... many wouldn't. Well done!!
Okmo i😊
That engine sounded so sweet as it just putted along with no apparent effort!
Takes me back to when my dad bought a 780Dt Fiat in that terracotta brown, amazing amount of pull from the engine, all the dials are the same… great addition for you that 🥰
Awesome bro enjoying these videos hello from Sydney Australia
The best content in this genre by a million miles. No messing about, no bigging it up, just pure talent and honesty. Keep up the great work Marty. Regards from Sweden 🇸🇪
Truly amazing that people operate machinery without proper maintenance...and then give away a perfectly good tractor for trivial reasons. Suggestion: power-wash machinery before removing fluid plugs and filters to avoid dirt entry when changing the stuff. Nice of you to pay for it in any case.....an honest man in the world !!!!
MIGHTY JOB for such a MIGHTY Little Tractor 👍👍
Good on Supercheap Auto for supporting your awesome channel and helping you to get the job done and content out for us!
It's a good idea to run antifreeze even if you don't expect cold weather. Antifreeze has anti-corrosion properties that will help protect the cooling system over time.
I’ll never have or even see a fiat tractor here in Oregon but I enjoy the process of getting your stuff in good condition Marty 😎😎
Possibly sold in the States as Hesston or Versatile, later Ford & New Holland.
After watching you drain the old lubricants, it brings home the necessity of changing fluids at regular intervals.
That is a freakin awesome little tractor. Good job getting it working so well.
Those "Tree Frogs" are called "Snow Frogs" in our neck of the woods, Marty. They are pesky little critters and get under one's feet all the time! I find it fascinating that owners just give up on the maintenance of their equipment and literally put it out to pasture when it no longer functions. Great video thumbs up.
I am guessing the previous owner will be very happy with you looking after his orchard tractor. I think he knew when he offered it to you free gratis that it was going to a good home and also that it would have a nice retirement.
Somebody commented back some time ago about "The Fleet" and I had a good chuckle. But here we are today with the Reality of "The Fleet" being assembled. We only need the Annual Parade and we are done.
Now I understand why in my mind I thought you were a hoon, I realise now you’re not a hoon you’re a competent rider
The tractor will fell better and run better now ..with the new owner will get many years of service too .. great job finding the tractor.....now you'll have to build a new shed. .
Just a beaut cute little takka takka!
Before turning the rear wheels inside out check the specs on the rear wheel final drives. By flipping the wheels you put the contact load point further outboard, thus increasing the 'overhung' load moment. Doing so will reduce the final drive bearing life (no problem if you can repair yourself) and may over-stress the input/output splines to the point of failure.
See if you can get manufacturer model/part numbers for the final drive assembly and a manufacturer's spec sheet.
What a deal you got there. Nice new 4 wheel drive addition. Congrats Marty. 👍
That’s a cracking bit of kit, you should get years out of it, them tree frogs are loud .
I'm just one more chap wanting to say that you are a wonderful role model, a great mechanic and an amazing teacher. Every young person that want to learn about all things mechanical would be well served to watch all of your content. OH - I can't forget the respect you show the old timers. It's a joy for this old timer to see your interaction. Thank you for letting me into your world via RUclips. I wish there was a Marty T in my neighborhood. 😊
Machines must love coming to Marty's place.
What a nice compact tractor, it just purrs along.
A good working tractor is worth every penny! Reliable and just works hard, unlike teenage kids!
Well done Mr T - I love the way you broached this whole tractor transaction… From “the missus says no more tractors” to let’s go on a nice family trip to help a nice old bloke out by removing a spray rig for him, to, oh look over there, another abandoned tractor, oh you can have that for free 😊 - then to slip him a decent $ value for it later. 😂 “No More Tractors” 😂 Very clever workaround mate… I’m taking notes!😂😂😂
Love to see you paint this one up Marty! Make it pretty!
This is the best tractor you now own! Those 55/66 are a tough and reliable tractor. Love to see a video of putting a rops/ canopy. Cheers
WOW just a lack of maintenance made them park this!? Great job getting it back in service and loved the little laugh when you said adding to your fleet guess the wife is getting tired of all the "new" additions or maybe not!! Great to see your son working with you!! Stay safe!!
Congratulations ❤ so nice. Makes me happy 🎉
Love the uploads Marty 👌👌
Something I learned from this video: when it comes to tractors, "does it have oil?" is not as simple a question as I thought.
Some people think machines are worn out and replace them at big cost. They never think to service machines, a lot cheaper to do and things last for yrs. I work on the principle that if it moves then it needs oil or grease. And oil or grease are the best you can do.
Well done on bringing the tractor back to life.
Great little tractor there Marty….nice work👍👍👍
yup, favorite tractors for orchards in belgium, if you have one, you never let them go. The new ones with computers fail after 20 years, these ones keep on going. (and they sound better coming from an old guy)
Just a tip with the ultrasonic cleaning. Use some jars in the tub with your dirty parts inside the jar. You can just use plain water in the tub, then you can use a solvent in the jar and dispose of it easier when done.
Brilliant idea thanks
@@MartyTAgreed. Really great idea. Never thought of doing that.
What a little sweetheart of a tractor.
Gracias por este video,me ha servido mucho de ayuda para hacer lo mismo a mi fiat 55 66 ❤
Nice work as always, your new best friend runs like a Swiss watch.
Nice to see super cheap auto help you out . 😎
You’re a legend Marty! Of course you gave the orchardist some money. It’s how we kiwis operate. 👏👏
This is an excellent little 4x4 tractor 🚜 that will be good for you because of the way you take care of things. Also, Excellent video by the way!!
What a cool little tractor! Workhorse!
This. So jealous. Love ur channel. Keep up the great work.
Great purchase!
Thanks for sharing again Marty! Thouroughly enjoyed.
Some excellent camera work on this one, well done!
North Carolina, USA Here......I always enjoy your videos and the repairs you do on these old machines.
Excellent camera shots,and the drone footage shows off some of the beautiful country where you live!!😁Well Done!!😎😎😎
It seems to me that this poor tractor was never serviced since it was new. All it needed was a little love. Well done Marty! Though for as dry as it is all over, it could use a spraydown with a mix of diesel and motor oil!
Some peculiar design choices but surprisingly good to drive. It's a FIAT after all.
Funny how those Tree Frogs which we in the states call Barking Spiders are all around the world but you never see them. If machines could talk I’d bet they’d thank you very much for your TLC.
Good old Italian engineering, they know how to make something that doesn’t leak oil out of everything that’s supposed to hold oil 👍🏻🏴
That’s a perfect small tractor! Great that Super-cheap are still noticing your videos 👌🏻
I actually shop there a bit especially some off their sales days for Oil etc they are hard to beat around here in Tasmania most weeks on items 👍🏼
I am not even a mechanic/engineer etc or anything - BUT I LOVE WATCHING your videos..👌👍
Marty has a big enough "Fleet" now that we will have to call him "Commodore". We will call him Admiral when he puts new seats on all his vehicles. After all a Commodore stands with his spyglass but an Admiral always has to sit in style.
Sounds as though you may have a new favorite to work around!
Great to see your young apprentice learning from you Marty, he has a great teacher 😁
Nice tractor Marty nothing like an upgrade. Have a good day.
Gotta start em young - in terms of teaching kids skills (generally speaking, but specifically, in your field of work). Your son will be an asset to your family by helping you fix / restore, and sell those items you acquire.
Marty who's doing the drone shots for you 😊 it gives a great view from the top how great these old timers still works really great 👍 😊
The drone was in 'follow me' mode
@@MartyT awesome thanks still great view from different angles and keep on with the great work saving grandpa's and great grandpa's memories of all these old machines from fading away and bringing them back to life, awesome work Marty 🥰from Ireland 🇮🇪 😀
Those tractors were popular in the kiwi fruit industry back in the 80 s and the 90 s i used to drive one for an orchard contractor around Te Puke .
With the oil level being so low makes you wonder-was it simply an issue of not knowing where the dipstick/fill plug was located?
And since they didn't use it much, they didn't worry about it over the years. Another great video Marty-thanks for taking us along again. God bless.
What a great find you see do good a good will come your way.
That tractor just needed some TLC!!💯👍👍👍 It will serve you well!!
What a nice bit of kit!
Thanks for all the great camera shots. Love your videos. ❤ 😊
thanks for another long awaited much anticipated and appreciated video, wish ! had a life like yours instead of the concrete jungle I reside in presently but at least I can enjoy seeing you in your much envied environment.
Hey Marty, here in Wisconsin were just getting into spring. I've resumed tinkering with my fleet. Just finished up with the rebuilding of my 79 jeep engine. Runs good!:) The first jeep I bought was a 1950 jeep pickup truck that had been converted to a grass fire truck in 1960. In 1982 I was able to purchase it. Everything looked well serviced. No evidence of leaking from gear box's or differentials.:) Drove it about 20 miles home and burned up the rear diff. Bone dry!:( No wonder there was no evidence of leaking. Fortunately I had a parts truck. Great job showing how you still have to look!:) Thanks
I'm gobsmacked at this FIAT! Would love one for my place!
Perfect timing for a Marty T video! That ol tractor definitely found the right owner, finally getting some much needed attention! Great video
12:37 had me laughing a good one! Must be those New Zealand barking spiders
Marty is to oil as Jeff Corwin is to poo. 😄
I learn something new every time I watch you. I never knew why some screwdriver handles were made like that. 10:41
Really sweet tractor. Sounds good and will be a good workhorse in tight areas. Thank you for posting so many interesting videos. Best wishes from the UK.