Rescuing a 1960's Franken-Ford Tractor - It sat UNUSED for 10+ YEARS... Let's Change That!!

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  • Опубликовано: 20 янв 2025

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  • @justinrobertson1590
    @justinrobertson1590 3 года назад +155

    Yeah, we’ve missed you. Glad to see you back.

  • @michaelmoran6861
    @michaelmoran6861 3 года назад +187

    Brilliant, you're back. You've been missed mate.
    Hope you and the family are all well.
    Michael (from Scotland)

  • @leestock7706
    @leestock7706 3 года назад +60

    GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK HOW IS OL RED ANXIOUSLY WAITING!!!! : )

  • @krkfire-976
    @krkfire-976 3 года назад +3

    My Grandpa had two of those when I was a kid. I can still smell it.

  • @jonscarboro123
    @jonscarboro123 3 года назад +17

    That backhoe is made for that tractor. My grandfather had the exact one. You have to put the bucket back and lift the back as you back up on the trailer. It’s an art for sure. Good luck on the restore. That’s a great piece of Ford history right there.

    • @martinmcgimpsey9750
      @martinmcgimpsey9750 3 года назад

      A cement contractor I worked for back in the sixties, had one, but it was l larger and had Construction King on it also! Was it a larger model?

    • @wailnshred
      @wailnshred 3 года назад +2

      They always used to back them on and put the bucket in the dump body of the truck. Around here anyway.

    • @jonscarboro123
      @jonscarboro123 3 года назад +1

      Exactly. My grandfather did the same thing. Such memories! 😊

    • @wailnshred
      @wailnshred 3 года назад

      @@jonscarboro123 I remember! Those little 3 axle tag alongs.

  • @daniadeeb3064
    @daniadeeb3064 3 года назад +6

    Finally you are back so cool I hope you are well, happy return

  • @matthewduffin6348
    @matthewduffin6348 2 года назад

    Congratulations to all of you for getting that antique tractor working

  • @bobjoncas2814
    @bobjoncas2814 3 года назад +5

    ...lookin' good, stay safe and have a great week..

  • @jusb1066
    @jusb1066 3 года назад +5

    Welcome back, I hope you and family were well and happy

  • @donaldshulman6771
    @donaldshulman6771 3 года назад +1

    Missed you. Happy that you are back. Now get to work !!!!

  • @Frank-bh3cm
    @Frank-bh3cm 3 года назад +1

    So glad you're back! Thanks for the video 👍

  • @gameboy-rz9cs
    @gameboy-rz9cs 3 года назад +1

    Hey hey glad youre back was thinking about you and old red hope that we all see him and you back in action 👍

  • @bigjohn2048
    @bigjohn2048 3 года назад +29

    We have one like that in diesel. 1963 was the first year Ford made those. On the diesel the 1963 has the sheet metal radiator cover making it very light in the front end. In 1964 Ford made the radiator cover or nose piece in cast iron. It weighs about 500 lbs and should bolt right on if you can find one. It makes them a lot more stable and you can drive it forward without the wheels coming off the ground as easy. Until you find one keep a load of dirt or gravel in the bucket when you are trying to drive it. They are a pain to work on especially the engine. They are a stout machine for diging when the out riggers are down. Watch for cracks on the stick and boom and keep them welded up. Have fun with it. Also you need to keep it under a shed or good tarp or it will get rain in the transmission and hydraulics. There is a vent on the loader frame near the loader controls or maybe opposite side from the loader controls. Take the vent out to add hydraulic oil to the loader and backhoe. It's a separate system than the rear-end and transmission with the pump under the fan running off the front of the crankshaft if the gas is like the diesel.

    • @dr_benson1284
      @dr_benson1284 3 года назад +1

      yeah we have one as well, and ive found if you ever get in a spot where your losing traction just lower the hoe down a bit and it makes a world of difference, tho you have to watch out as you can sink it faster that way

    • @jasongum7100
      @jasongum7100 2 года назад

      Hey man do you know much about working on the rearmed and axles? All advice would be greatly appreciated

  • @jerryingraham8023
    @jerryingraham8023 3 года назад +104

    Glad you’re back! Was starting to get worried about you. Watching all of these, especially Old Red, inspired me to buy a 55 year old Case 530 Construction King backhoe and restore it!

    • @chuckhaynes6458
      @chuckhaynes6458 3 года назад +2

      I had a Case Construction King back in the '70's. Very good machine. The only weakness was a delay in the shuttle clutch making for some scary side hill work.

    • @infoanorexic
      @infoanorexic 3 года назад +4

      They do work. Also hell to work on. If you have the standard type dry clutch, they don't last long. Get the parts now, keep the next set on hand. You will get good at splitting it ...

    • @jerryingraham8023
      @jerryingraham8023 3 года назад +2

      Already resealed and repacked all leaking cylinders, rebuilt steering, now replacing brakes, and all differential seals and axle bearings. It is a dry clutch with no shuttle.

    • @rp1645
      @rp1645 3 года назад

      Jerry I have a 1978 Dynahoe
      190- 2 wheel drive. A 353-Detroit
      I ran one in 79 on a main line sewer job, when I worked
      302 union. I dug sidesewer stubs behind mainline crew. Then used it with mainline crew for hoe pack
      The company had a 680case & 780case hoepacking, they broth broke down, so they switch me to hoepacking. It was funny we had a 160Poclain, digging sidesewer stubs, I personally thought the company should have put that machine as hoepack, but the operator for the 160 was a long time company man, and liked sidesewer stubbing in. Anyway liked the Dynahoe so much after running one had to buy one. It had major hydraulic leaks on most of the cylinder seals. No brakes, 1 stabilizer would not raise. Got all that taken care of and now use her in my back yard as my gardening little muskie.
      Call her that because she was built buy BE. They built
      big Muskie, Have had her sense 2003, put 100s of hours on her.
      Once you get these old girls RUNNING, there are so meany jobs that can be done by these old Backhoes. It's overkill for my needs, but I just loved the look and running of the Dynahoes.
      Mine has the 2 controls for backhoe, not the standard 4 that most had.

  • @markbrown-us4xe
    @markbrown-us4xe 3 года назад +1

    Glad you can help a friend..
    Ford Industrial.
    Many cool features but super heavy.
    Get used to making up draft carb gaskets. Yes 2 at a time so a spare is always handy.
    People love your channel and I do too.
    Best to the dogs.
    Thanks.

  • @kaseymccleary946
    @kaseymccleary946 3 года назад +4

    Glad to see you haven't given up on us!

  • @andreacrashe9894
    @andreacrashe9894 3 года назад +1

    YAY you are back...! Been wondering where you have been... Hope you and family are all well & ok... stay safe from Covid-19.

  • @evracer
    @evracer 3 года назад

    Great find.....great deal....those tractors are bulletproof if in good condition.

  • @kennethhopson7087
    @kennethhopson7087 2 года назад

    I'm really glad that you got it running.

  • @20load1
    @20load1 3 года назад +8

    It must be Christmas the legend has returned miss you man glad to see you've returned

  • @Greekman72
    @Greekman72 3 года назад +2

    Great job on giving life back to this beast! ( I miss you and old red series)

  • @salsald23
    @salsald23 3 года назад +1

    Glade to see you back missed you great video enjoyed it thanks for your time and share with us.

  • @paulciampa
    @paulciampa 3 года назад

    Nice to see old equipment brought back to working

  • @carrod714
    @carrod714 3 года назад +3

    Happy to wake up to one of your videos again, praying all is well with you and yours, hoping to see more from you, welcome back.

  • @stevefromlondon9175
    @stevefromlondon9175 3 года назад

    Good to see you back my friend great video as always keep safe
    Regards
    Steve UK London

  • @craigroberts5806
    @craigroberts5806 3 года назад

    Cool save. If you can move it, you can have it, is just the right price. Thanks for sharing.

  • @lewisfamilyfarms
    @lewisfamilyfarms Год назад

    Always awesome. I bought a Ford 6600 tractor and I am trying to bring it back to life. I came across your channel searching for information and inspiration and I am certainly inspired.
    Now I truly believe that it can run again. Blessings

  • @w.rustylane5650
    @w.rustylane5650 Год назад

    Another one saved from the scrap yard. Cheers from eastern TN

  • @tomjohntig
    @tomjohntig 3 года назад +1

    thank goodness you are back I have missed your videos they keep me sane lol.The tractor thought it was safe until the A team turned up. Tom Uk

  • @kenvik6192
    @kenvik6192 3 года назад +1

    I have to agree with all the comments, Good to watch you fix stuff thanks for the videos always.

  • @catfishgray3696
    @catfishgray3696 3 года назад

    GREAT FIND, GREAT JOB, GREAT VIDEO, SEE YOU ALL NEXT TIME...

  • @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur
    @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur 3 года назад +1

    That is a great tracktor. The most versatile piece of kit.
    Once that tracktor is serviced on all connection point and has run for a couple of hours it will be a marvellous piece of kit once again.

  • @tigerspook1
    @tigerspook1 3 года назад +1

    Real good to see you back..

  • @phillipjones3342
    @phillipjones3342 3 года назад +5

    So glad you’re finally back on even though it’s helping your friends thanks for sharing

  • @bettycloutier6073
    @bettycloutier6073 3 года назад

    so happy to have you back

  • @joehuff7628
    @joehuff7628 3 года назад +1

    Missed this channel, glad you are back.

  • @alfredneumann4692
    @alfredneumann4692 3 года назад +1

    Yes, waited for you and old red. Nice to see you again. Regards from Germany.

  • @Darkmult
    @Darkmult 3 года назад +1

    You are the Magician of starting man !!!

  • @ttanv8
    @ttanv8 3 года назад

    So good to have you back!

  • @michaelturley5156
    @michaelturley5156 3 года назад

    Nice to watch you work again. Hope to see big red soon.

  • @ronaldkubert4527
    @ronaldkubert4527 3 года назад

    Nice to see old gal back in action

  • @cowboy5855
    @cowboy5855 2 года назад

    Just found this video after looking at so many more just to find what I've been looking for. This make and year. Just bought one ( identical) runs. Just leaks oil and hydraulic fluid. I'm looking for where you poor in the oil, hydraulic fluid and fix the clutch boot because it's leaking crazy lots. Thanks for doing this video!! So glad I found it.

  • @davesaam4308
    @davesaam4308 3 года назад

    I thought I was the only one that works on these old backhoes. I've kept my Fordson Power Major diesel running for 30 yrs. and its 60 yrs. old. You do a great you tube. Keep it up, you're great.

  • @dipper0yawn
    @dipper0yawn 3 года назад +39

    hey man, we've missed you! Glad you're back!

  • @xtender5
    @xtender5 3 года назад

    Hey! Very happy to see you back! Looking forward to more.

  • @D3nn.s
    @D3nn.s 3 года назад

    Glad to see you are back!
    I've missed you and as I can see I'm not the only one.

  • @yogibreen
    @yogibreen 3 года назад

    Pleased to see you back. You've been missed.(MB from East Anglia)

  • @Thanetian577
    @Thanetian577 3 года назад +5

    Great to see your return to RUclips, it's been a while !

  • @martyclack8782
    @martyclack8782 3 года назад

    Nice to see you back. That old girl was built tough the stuff they build today out of china steal rust quick and fall apart gerat jub you guy gave her new life.

  • @kennethhopson7087
    @kennethhopson7087 2 года назад

    This is the first video I have seen of yours. I hope to be able to see many more of them.

  • @WACRE44
    @WACRE44 3 года назад

    She’s worth it. Thanks so much for your vlogs

  • @melvinwallace7043
    @melvinwallace7043 3 года назад

    Good to see you back in action

  • @swhod2190
    @swhod2190 3 года назад +4

    Great to see a young feller wrenching on this good old stuff! The bonus is, he's not covering in those ---- tattoos like the other guys! Great video!

  • @bigjohnson4983
    @bigjohnson4983 3 года назад +8

    I use to have the same backhoe except mine was a diesel and that is the correct backhoe for that tractor, Ford built them crazy in the early seventies but that sure brings back a lot of memories.

  • @kidhenderson8260
    @kidhenderson8260 3 года назад

    Nice to see ya back!!!

  • @bobbyvanderwerff5879
    @bobbyvanderwerff5879 3 года назад

    Missed you big time need more videos.

  • @leswroe8803
    @leswroe8803 3 года назад

    Great you are back,from New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @rssharkey40
    @rssharkey40 3 года назад +7

    Aww, nice, this was a welcome sight in my subscription feed. Nice to see you publish a new vid =D

  • @karakrim
    @karakrim 3 года назад +2

    Awesome your are back - missed the clips and the great tips . Def want more on big red - keep at it

  • @shadowhenge7118
    @shadowhenge7118 3 года назад +3

    Glad you guys are snagging these and bringing life to them. Love to have one myself someday.

  • @williebulletman5217
    @williebulletman5217 3 года назад

    Really cool you got that old tractor running

  • @bannzai
    @bannzai 3 года назад

    Yeah where you been man, good to see you rescuing old iron again. Health and wealth from Scotland

  • @milwsdl39
    @milwsdl39 3 года назад

    Great video glad to see you’re back hope all is well

  • @TheTomcory
    @TheTomcory 3 года назад

    Good to see you're back!!! Good video

  • @kierankammerer1516
    @kierankammerer1516 3 года назад

    Nice to see you back. You had us worried!

  • @willienolegs8928
    @willienolegs8928 3 года назад

    Thanks y’all did a great job.

  • @russellheckert9616
    @russellheckert9616 3 года назад

    Thanks for bringing back childhood memories of what my dad ran back in the late 60s. And 70s
    He ran 4500 , 6500,and 7500

  • @trev9874
    @trev9874 3 года назад

    Great to see you back have missed your videos cheers

  • @josephpell7354
    @josephpell7354 3 года назад

    glad to see you not been here for a time thanks keep up the good works hope to get the cat done good stuff

  • @jimscales8054
    @jimscales8054 3 года назад +1

    Hey you're alive! Hope you and your family are safe and healthy, glad to see Salvage Workshop on my watch video list this morning

  • @shannongeer4696
    @shannongeer4696 3 года назад +9

    It’s awesome to see you back! I have missed your videos of saving this vintage equipment!!

  • @ej558
    @ej558 3 года назад +3

    Welcome back!!!!

  • @ronalddavis439
    @ronalddavis439 3 года назад

    So happy your back making videos.

  • @saltwaterinmyveins
    @saltwaterinmyveins 3 года назад

    Those were good backhoes in there time! Use to dig pools, septic tanks, or whatever. My Dad had a ‘68, ‘69, and ‘74.

  • @johnpullman3227
    @johnpullman3227 3 года назад +5

    Glad to see you back. So actually that backhoe was Ford's best attempt in 1964 at hanging a backhoe off a farm tractor frame. I have a Ford 4500 that has the exact same backhoe unit on it. You'll find that purchasing the 4400 industrial tractor and backhoe manuals to be indispensable. The next iteration of the Ford industrial backhoes were the 555 series that had a heavy frame with driveline components hung off of it. As you found the pivot on the boom is way to low for loading the machine backwards. The front end is also way to light with no load in the bucket to safely drive onto a trailer frontwards. I found the safest way to load the thing was to pull it on with a winch. You will remember that hydraulic backhoes first came out in the late 50's. This was state of the art at the time. Just wait until you try to remove the backhoe unit from the tractor. It seems harder than it ends up being. You just spill a lot of oil. Before you put it back on put shut off ball valves on the supply and sump lines. The oil reservoir is up above the radiator and keeps the system under gravity pressure. You are lucky to have what look to be descent tires on the thing. A fellow with the M&MS CLASSIC TRACTOR channel was extremely helpful to me as I went thru my machine . Best of luck.

    • @Anony___mous
      @Anony___mous 2 года назад

      Very helpful info, thank you.

    • @notajp
      @notajp 2 года назад

      Actually Ford had two different LBH tractors in 64. I own a 1964 Ford 4000 LBH. Much different than this machine. Mine is based on the older 800 series farm tractor. Loader is very similar, but the hoe is a totally different design. On mine, the loader frame is the hydraulic oil reservoir. Pump drives off the front of the crank.

    • @johnpullman3227
      @johnpullman3227 2 года назад +1

      @@notajp My 4500 has a crank driven hydraulic oil pump fed from a tank in the top of the heavy weldment surrounding the radiator. The frame which supports both the loader and the backhoe is hollow and is also an oil reservoir. The 4500 shared a lot of parts with both the Ford 4000 and 5000 farm tractors.
      What killed mine after I'd had it a few years was moisture got into the transmission oil and bacteria formed a gelatinous mass which completely plugged the oil intake filter inside the transmission. The machine I have has a torque converter which must have a constant supply of oil to work. There is no way to service that internal filter except to split the machine. The external spin on transmission oil filter must have been added as an afterthought/joke by the design staff. From what I have learned from my research is that there are numerous versions of those machine built all designated 4000 < - > 4500 or 5000.
      M&M's Classic Tractor channel has a great video of him splitting a 4500 and changing the hydraulic clutch pack. I also found an outfit SE. of Boise Idaho that sells the clutch components. Their website is Steeringclutch(dot)com. I had the torque converter remanufactured as well.

  • @randallweaver7718
    @randallweaver7718 3 года назад

    Dude. Where you been? Your one of my favorites. Glad your back

  • @larrywerring9674
    @larrywerring9674 3 года назад

    You are back. Glad to see it. We missed you.

  • @cereus57
    @cereus57 3 года назад

    Glad you are back resurrecting old metal, missed you and your videos!

  • @sebastianhugely7035
    @sebastianhugely7035 3 года назад

    Those backhoes are indispensable no surprises regarding the hydraulic

  • @robkarnosh117
    @robkarnosh117 3 года назад +2

    You're back! You've been sorely missed. I was just checking here and your IG to see if you were about. Hope all is well with you and yours.

  • @Piterworkshop
    @Piterworkshop 3 года назад +1

    Brutal !!
    Waiting for nex episode
    Thank you very much for share

  • @gauboamazonasdealmeidaamaz6341
    @gauboamazonasdealmeidaamaz6341 3 года назад

    I would like to thank you for releasing the subtitles sorry you do little videos I love your channel and your dogs also hugs friend.

  • @jeremyglastetter924
    @jeremyglastetter924 3 года назад

    Glad to see you back . aLways enjoy your content.

  • @DDB168
    @DDB168 3 года назад

    Great to see you again !

  • @probie-3085
    @probie-3085 3 года назад +1

    Great work mate 👍👍👍😎 good to see your back hope you and your family are all well 👍😎

  • @rhondasweeney7271
    @rhondasweeney7271 Год назад

    This may be an old video but it's a goodie really enjoyed the wear and tear in That you guys put in to get that operational Kudos to all of you

  • @careyjohnson4143
    @careyjohnson4143 3 года назад +3

    Glad to have you back making great content!

  • @adrnlnx
    @adrnlnx 3 года назад +1

    Awesome to see you back! I jumped up from my chair when I saw this video post lol! I bought a 1969 Long 5 N 1 diesel Backhoe because of your inspiration.

  • @tylerw9897
    @tylerw9897 3 года назад

    Glad your back!!

  • @douglaseveland207
    @douglaseveland207 3 года назад +1

    Yay! Welcome back. Thanks for the video.

  • @railroadman57
    @railroadman57 3 года назад +1

    Great video I’m glad your back !

  • @charleschamblee2919
    @charleschamblee2919 3 года назад

    Glad to see you back.

  • @phantomphixer679
    @phantomphixer679 3 года назад +8

    That peppermint smell is Marvel Mystery Oil.
    The scent you got was oil of wintergreen. Comes in every bottle of MMO

  • @krus84
    @krus84 3 года назад

    You're back! Greetings from Poland!

  • @clausfrennessen2362
    @clausfrennessen2362 3 года назад

    Where haw you been! But thank you. U Back. Fan Sweden 🇸🇪

  • @kentshrader6616
    @kentshrader6616 3 года назад

    Glad you are BACK!!

  • @jamesmartelle9953
    @jamesmartelle9953 3 года назад +2

    You just scored big!! That is what they call the triple nickel backhoe. It was tried and true in its day. Very well liked! I have a 1970 4500 and love every minute I get to use it! Consider yourselves blessed with that gift.

    • @kenp2218
      @kenp2218 2 года назад

      The triple nickel is the Ford 555 and the 555 letter series (I have a 555B) that followed.
      The backhoe in this video was built that way from the factory; it was available in gas or diesel, and yes, the backhoe does look too big for the tractor. I had one before I got the 555, it was diesel.
      I liked both of them, they worked well for me!

  • @gandjboyd7872
    @gandjboyd7872 3 года назад

    I'm watching this video while sitting here looking at a 1955 D8 very cool dozer

  • @DK-vx1zc
    @DK-vx1zc 3 года назад

    What nice score.. Great job

  • @bazingabert3346
    @bazingabert3346 3 года назад +1

    I love it when a plan comes together ! specially when its plan A ! welcome back !!