I am a Tractor Nut myself .. I got it from my Grandpa ! Who ever built that must have been an Engineer from back in the day when it took some brains and work to use what you have on hand .. So ENJOYED , Thanks man !!
Talk about family tradition! Good stuff! The old man made do with what he had. Definitely took the time to design and plan it out. You betcha Shawn, glad you liked it!
It takes a special kind of person to recognize the " yankee" engineering that went into this machine, most would say its a piece of junk frankenstined together. There was a need and someone meet the need with their talent and supplies on hand. Thanks for the video Jake!
Now that was built by a mechanically minded guy, what a dandy little two wheel tractor. I'll bet this will attract a lot of attention at any show you take it to. Merry Christmas and all the very best of Good Cheer for 2023.
Hello Jake, just now seen and watched the video, what a great fine and great job getting it running and moving around, yes that would be a keeper, thanks Jake hope to see ya again soon, hope your work is doing good
Thanks Mule! Works been steady here lately. A bit slower, but it gives me time to catch up on business stuff and paperwork before the spring rush starts.
It's definitely a testimony to the builders creative ability. Glad you were able to get it running again, if for no other reason than to display it to other people.
All she needs is a sulky on back to pull you around tractor shows. Lol great vid Jake! Awesome piece of history right there for sure! Merry Christmas to you and your family my friend
Wow that thing is SOOO COOL! I absolutely love it! I think I really need to find something like this someday... its got Colin written all over it LOL! So much thought and engineering went into every part of that thing its really amazing! Definitely dont get stuff like that anymore! Interesting note about that engine- it's a mutt! According to the tag and some other characteristics its a 1948 Model N, however, that carb is off a 5 or 6s. I think that would explain the lack of governor too as the model N used an air vane governor that interacted with the bracket you found under the carb and that bracket would be connected to an updraft flo jet. The 5 and 6s governors went from the air vane directly to the throttle and that 2nd little tab that's on the carb (which is what served as the connection between the throttle cable and the spring of the governor). I bet the guy that made it also cut the rest of the original gas tank brackets off of the top shroud mounts, which is why those 2 mounts look so weirdly shaped and beefy. Overall a super neat piece that I definitely want to admire in person next time I'm over LOL! Very well throughout and truly some amazing and classic American farmer engineering where they worked with the random junk they had at the time and made a very well built and functional machine out of it!
You're going to have to start keeping an eye out for homemade machines! Man, so he really did piece together not only a machine but an engine too... wonder if that's why it lacks power having a carb from a smaller engine? He used whatever he had kicking around, that's for sure! Though you figure if it was the 40's - 50's, there wasn't much on the market for snow removal except larger walk behind tractors so if the budget was tight, he made do! Next time you're here ya can take a gander at it for sure...
I always enjoy your videos and the things you work on. I like the old things also, but don't come across the cool stuff that you do. Keep all the neat videos coming. We enjoy your experience with these kinds of things.
That is a cool little machine, the engine reminds me I still need to rebuild the Briggs model 8 water pump engine I have sitting in a box at work -_- The old guy definitely had that little walk behind tractor over built and well thought out, be cool to see what else he had built for attachments that were to go with it but I guess that might be lost to time by now.
Very cool little tractor! Not sure, but I think that's a 'swirl plate' in the carb throat. It helps to do two things; to help 'mix' the fuel and air and to assist with vaporization of the fuel before reaching the combustion chamber. Not sure how effective it was, but surely it helped somewhat. Love your videos, glad to see you back. Have a Merry Christmas, and a very prosperous New Year! ! !
Ain't it?! That's about the definition I was searching for, thanks Santa... Odd that it was needed on such a small engine, but hey, maybe the B&S engineers were onto something. Glad to have you swinging by to watch! Thanks, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!
I wonder if that had some type of home made snow blower mounted to the front. Several plans in early Pop-Sci or Pop Mech.may have been inspiration in that era.
Snow blower attachment keeps getting mentioned here! Bet it did with the pulley on the engine shaft... I'm figuring this is 40's - early 60's given the engine and hardware that was used (square nuts). You are right, matches that era of "build it yourself" stuff!
Put some pneumatic tires on, with chains, and a roto-tiller in the front, or a mower, or a rotory sweeper, or whatever......looks like a fun machine (maybe replace the wood frame with angle iron ???)
Can actually see myself now making a type of plow using ideas I've got from this rig so good to see this video today while it's to hot to do much pre Xmas
Jake, do you really think two videos a year is OK? You are a very interesting, loveable and entertaining guy. If you made a lot more videos we would watch them. I told you before to make a video of you eating a bowl of corn flakes and we would watch it. I believe you could multiply your subscribers 100 times. You could turn this channel into a real money maker and buy that property you want so badly. Watch Mustie 1 not only would you thoroughly enjoy his videos but you could style your own content after his model - he has 635,000 subscribers and I see no difference between what he does and what you do - none. We really do want to see more of you. Art from Ohio
Yep, I do Art because YT is just something fun that I enjoy. Besides, this makes video #4 for the year! I did monetize my channel last year because YT was running ads regardless, so I figured why not... One things for sure, unless you're getting tens of thousands of views per upload, it's not profitable... at all. Depending on ads, it works out to around $5 - $6 per 1000 views. The time and effort I put into building my business (and living a personal life) is much more valuable to me. It's fun to film projects, talk to you guys and make new friends. But the time it takes as a whole to produce a video from start to upload vs. what it draws for dough is worthless. I've got the money for property- I'm just at the mercy of what hits the market. Mustie has his style, I have mine... and I'm sticking to it. Don't know what else to tell ya Art!
@@5Tractorguy I'm sorry I think you misunderstood me. I love your style, that was my whole point. I just wanted to see more of you. Here is what I said, " I see no difference between what he does and what you do". I respect your decisions even though I am somewhat disappointed I will certainly continue to watch your channel. Art from Ohio
@@artszabo1015 Ah, understood Art! Had a feeling I was going to take that out of context... sorry about that. Anyhow, plenty of video material here and some new stuff that just came in today from an estate. Hoping to have another repair video up in Jan in all goes well.
Thanks Gary... Nothing solid yet. Found a place in Jaffrey NH about 3wks ago. Small house, 2 big Morton buildings out back (30X42 and 45X70). Nice spread, but the buildings weren't outfitted with electricity, water, insulation, septic, etc. Overall price was okay, but the added cost of setting up the buildings for work on top of that was going to stretch me too thin.
That is some more rig and is really long legged and will 'move out smartly' as the old local rocket scientist allowed. He worked for Martin-Marrieta. Needs a governor or another speed reduction BUT it'll be just fine for what you're going to do with it. Runs like a Swiss watch! Well, Jake, where's the CD? Just thought I'd ask and since the cold is there, yall ought to be able to start picking at more spots and getting plumb famous! Good to see a video of you again and wish you the best nof the best and try and keep your NC Uncle out of jail! God Bless! And I usually use Red-plex, Snapper 00, Lucas, Marvel MYstery and Kroil in that order! And Scout Crafter Johns 50/50. Can't leave that out!
Speed reduction would be great... or maybe a speed increase with my lanky legs! Saw our gee-tar picker last week (head of the band)... apparently we got more recording to do. 6 songs currently done but he wants to sling another 3-4 before we cut it. Starting to cycle back to the jams this winter, too dang cold to work in the eve, mind as well do some pickin'! I gotta get you a JGR shirt too if you still want one Lewie... can mail one down if so. That crazy uncle of mine moved back up here to MA, imagine that? I would've stayed in NC! Merry Christmas!
@@5Tractorguy I thought it was about right for ypour long legs. I'd have to get a granny gear for me. OH YES, SEND IT ON! PO Box 306, Sapphire NC. 28774.It'll be worn with a lot of grins! Hillbillies were too rough on the Uncle, bless him. pick on, Buddy and God Bless and a merry one yourself!
@@5Tractorguy I’ve got 2 David Bradley walk behind tractor with some of the hard to find implements, cordwood saw and adapter to use as brush saw with the manuals to go with them. A REO snowblower a 1950s generator I’m in eastern Massachusetts
@@Tractorfarm9 When you get a chance, send me an email tractorguy5@yahoo.com. I'd be interested in the DB stuff, will pass on the generator and REO. If you can send over a few pics too that would be excellent.
Couple of years ago you put together an 4 wheel drive garden tractor for plow days. It’s in you intro. It developed a problem. You ever going to get it going again?
Yep! Got it squared away Tim. Planetary carrier in the rear transmission seized. Here's the video- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xNB12Ho_tPA.html
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