BUTTEWORKS is a channel about my journey learning the crafts and skills around homesteading, equipment repairs, generators and solar panels, farming, tractors, tools, animals stewardship, woodworking, metalwork etc.
I just started the very first steps of developing my 10 acres farm from scratch and with not much farming experience. I want to share with you my journey pursuing my dream of self reliance, self sustained life. As somebody said, it is not about the destination but about the person you become during the journey.
I have no background in these fields so every project is always something new I need to learn by doing. Many times fearing breaking something and turning an easy job into an expensive mess but always embracing the risks and the lessons that comes with them.
Thank you for checking the video. I did went for a test drive, just not shown in the video. Actually in order to reset the code I had to drive it a bit so the check light would turn off.
Thank you for your comment. I see you point, I'll keep an eye for the mice. Bee would be good since I can take the swarm and rehome them into a hive in my apiary. Thank you for checking the video.
What if you want to plug something into the generator while it runs at the same time connected to the inlet? Do you need a neutral-ground bonding plug?
You can't have both in a generator, it is either bonded or floating. I have a floating one for my house and an smaller and more portable bonded for tools and such.
Often I'll use 3 of those wedges on tough rounds. Also, I have better success when I place the round on a chopping block (or another *large* round) as the ground "gives" a bit and, seems to me, less of the blow is delivered to the intended target.
Suggestion: to prevent unauthorized entry to your property (or at least make it somewhat more difficult), put a lock on the gate latch. Also, the top hinge bolt on your gate should be installed upside-down, so the gate cannot be simply lifted off of the hinges. Also, the hinge bolts should be lag bolts that do not go all the way through the post. Unfortunately, land owners in Texas face the constant threat of trespassing. Thanks for the video. 👌👌👍👍
I see I didn't pass the inspection haha. Actually it makes a lot of sense what you say, the bolts passing though can be unbolted, the upper hinge facing down... I will get a lock for sure, that is in the to do list. Thank you very much for the comment, super good info. This is definitely my first rodeo with gates as you can tell.
@@BUTTEWORKS just asking cuz i took my xc60 2014 in for a service and i asked them to change the transmission oil and the filter they told me that they could not find the filter at all .. wtf.. 😄
Yes, they sold you a generator for home back up. There are generators that are floating neutral like yours already by default. You can bond the neutral if you plan to use it with extension cords.
@@Walt-c9m You can use a multimeter and check neutral and ground and see it it is bonded or neutral very easy. Then you will know exactly what you have. But if it says floating neutral and neutral bonded you definitely need to find out which one it is. Easy with a multimeter.
I have a 1232 MF, and my steering cylinder leaks. I cannot remove the threaded shafts at each end. The castle nuts are off, but the threaded shafts will not budge, with persuasion and penetrating oil. Suggestions?
I'd be careful steering with that 1 finger. If it decides to suddenly lock up, you could break a finger. Great video. I think I am fixing to have to remove my uncle's power steering pump and check it out. His power steering quit working on his mf253.
Agree, I just drove with one finder to show how easy it is once power steering is working. Good luck with the MF253 and thank you for checking this video.
So if you are powering your house. The generator should have a floating neutral. As a stand alone unit used to power tools in construction a bonded neutral.
I have the same EGO saw an it cuts really good for a battery saw. Now you just need a grapple and you could make quick work of moving those limbs. Enjoyed the video. Take it easy out there and don’t over do it.
Agree, it is a surprising good chain saw, and electric is super convenient for small jobs. Yeah, I need to take it easy in the Texas heat. Thank you for checking the video.
I lost a whole video on the MF last week due to an issue with the microphone. Next video will show some improvements and in two weeks in mowing time again.
According to Bilstein the stickers on the shocks needs to be straight when installed, and that mean in my case boot down. Also boot down, keep oil on the seal at the top lubricating the rod. However people mount them both ways and it seems not to be a problem. I just followed Bilstein instructions.
@@BUTTEWORKS - Sorry, my mistake, please forgive me. just installed Bilstein 5100 on Silverado 3500. The 5100 shock orientation is not the same which has the boot up and the solid part of shock down. Obviously you have a different Bilstein model on a different truck.
What do I do in the case that I want to plug the generator into my home's electrical system, but also run extension cords to my neighbors to power their appliances?
Mike, the appliances will work but if they have any issue, short or anything like that, it won't be safe, somebody could get electrocuted. Ground could be hot, and ground is usually the frame of the appliance. Generator need to be set up bonded or floating depending on the application. I would ask my neighbor to get an inexpensive generator to run just some appliances. $400 buy you 3000-4000w.
@@BUTTEWORKS Wouldn't the other generator plugs now be bonded to neutral via your houses bond? If so, then I don't see a safety issue with running cords from the other generator plugs since they are bonded as well via the breaker box.
@@onlywenilaugh6589 Yes, bonded to ground on the breaker panel not in the generator. Imagine a short neutral to ground, current will go from neutral to ground on the panel. If your generator would be bonded, you frame would be hot.
Thank you for checking the video, and yes, I may give it try without the suit, I think the trick is smoke them first real well. They seems to like the sound of the Perking diesel engine.
Just what I was thinking, the steering gearbox fluid has to be extracted. I have to do this to my 1998 MF 231. I need to buy a fluid extractor. I see you have a link in the description of where you got yours. THANK YOU for adding all the links of parts and tools that you use and for all of the videos on your Massey Ferguson 231! This past August (2024) I’ve owned my 231 for 17 years!!! It has been, by far, my most favorite tractor I’ve owned. The only major problem I’ve had out of it was a blown head gasket about 4 years ago. White smoke went everywhere!! It blew on the exhaust side, so no water got in the engine. Can’t beat a Massey Ferguson or that little 3 cylinder Perkins diesel!!!!!! Like yours, mine sits out in the weather also, and I ABSOLUTELY HATE THAT!!!! If you or anyone else needs ANY information or specs on the 231, I have the operators manual, parts manual, and service manual! Let me know and I’ll get you the information you need for free!!! Won’t cost you a copper penny!!!
The pump I use to get the fluid out work great, it was a good purchase. I have used on other tools as well. I can't wait to built a carport in the next coming months to keep the tractor away from rain, sun, etc... Thank you for offering help with the parts. I may reach out when I get to the hydraulic pump overhaul. The transport works great but the draft (pushing into the ground) I don't think it does.
Coolant level is stable, I believe it got rain water in the engine. I keep it under a tarp, bit it is not big enough. I'm keeping an eye on the oil color now. Thank you for point it out.
Do you know anything about the steering gearbox under the steering wheel? How do you change the oil? What kind of lube goes in it? How much does it hold?
In my last video, painting the MF i change the oil under the steering column, is that the one you mean?. It is called I believe steering box. I may be wrong.
@@BUTTEWORKSyes that’s it! Thanks! I found my owner’s manual and it states to use Permatran 3 fluid, which is basically a hydraulic/transmission/differential fluid. It takes .95 U.S. quarts (almost a quart of fluid).
First, thank you so much for this video. You helped me change out my compressor. Quick question for you. My 2014 GMC Sierra shows 0.6 kg (or 1.4lb) of refrigerant. By the book, it says that the car requires 22.4ozs of freon or just under 2 cans of freon (if you have 12oz cans). It looks like you were using 12oz cans of freon (I bought the same as you) but you put in 29-30ozs of freon. Curious how you got the information to put in 2.5 cans of Freon. Would love to see how you were thinking about it. thank you again!!!
I don't' recall where I found the amount for my truck but it was a list for all GMC vehicles, all years and models. I used 2.5 cans as recommended and so far it is running great. I'm sure if you use 2 cans it will work as well. I just made a quick search and there are multiple pages with service manual pictures showing 1.6lbs (25-29oz) for GMC Sierra 1500 year 2014. I'm glad you found the video useful.
You are a smart, gifted man. The Massey Ferguson 231 is by far my favorite tractor that I’ve ever owned. I’ve had mine for 17 years. It’s a 1998 model. I gotta put a new muffler and a power steering fitting on it.
Thank you very much. I agree, I really do love the sound of the Perking engine, so round. As a friend of mine say, it sound like if the pistons were made of rubber, very mellow. You have to love these old, overbuild, iron block tractors, they will outlast any modern tractor.
