Mitsubishi Diesel Tractor saved from the SCRAP! Will it RUN!??? 

6:54 that line of mini tractors 😂😂😂 you are the boss Matt !

Enjoy your channel matt, your funny, a normal guy and you don't swear.

5-19-24 This is one of the older ones I missed, so I decided to watch it this evening. When you started futzing around with the injectors I saw the glo-plugs, and wondered why you were ignoring them. This is one of those projects that screams out for a remote starter button, and a remote glo-plug switch. Especially since you had no key. After all, if there are glo-plugs they must be there for a reason, right? :) Glad you got it running. Love seeing an old horse come alive after sleeping for so long. EDIT.... I made my comment about the remote starter before watching the rest after you got it running. Glad someone thought to send you one.

The few seconds of Matt's face doing donuts on the driveway alone is enough reason to hit the thumbs up people. Come on guys, do a man a seasons favour and hit the 👍. If we don't see you before, merry christmas Matt and viewers 🎄🎄🎄

That little tractor is a gem! Purrs like a kitten once you got it going and looks like there’s still tons of good life left in it

That husband who passed away probably thanks you for rescuing and caring for his little machine. No doubt these tractors are heckin reliable, once they run properly.

i appreciate your civil language. When people use the f-bomb two times a sentence it is refreshing to listen to a you-tuber that knows civility and does not use the f-bomb. Keep on keeping on. Thank you!

This tractor was also sold as a Satoh Beaver. I have a really nice example and it runs like a top. One thing to be aware of is that if the glow plug system is not working, they are not happy about starting unless it's a nice warm day.

I had no idea how small that tractor was until you picked it up with the Bobcat. Nice of you to clean up the ruts for the lady.

Everything is worth saving when you have a shop with heated floors. Congratulations again on getting that thing built. It's about time

Matt, your excitement every time you get an old engine running is infectious. I sit here cheering for you every time. I really enjoyed this one in particular -- what a great old tractor! Thumbs up for a great video, and definitely a thumbs up for pink paint and wrap!

The amount of joy on your face when you're spinning around like that, absolutely worth it. I love this channel. Thanks for the video dude!

I think that you should video everything you do with that tiny tractor. The steam clean, the replacement of the exhaust manifolds, the repaint, and especially the gifting. Iwould love to see your wife during it with a big smile as well. GREAT JOB getting it running. Can hardly wait to see it all fixed up with a pink paint job.

I truly wish there was a "LOVE" button we could click on. "Like" just isn't a strong enough word. Matt, you and your channel are my #1 RU-vid favorite. You always amaze me, and you never fail to make me laugh and smile. Your excitement is SO contagious! Please people, give this man a huge Thumbs Up, because he surely deserves it. I can't wait to see Eva's face when she receives her gift. LOL!!!!! I"ll bet that she's going to LOVE it!

A lot of pride getting that thing from scrap to running! Awesome job!

Mighty big magnet you have on that trailer! Attracts all kinds of steel objects.

14:38 mouse running from the tractor towards Christine's front wheel. Great video, Matt. You never disappoint.👍👍👍👍👍

I'm not a diesel mechanic by any stretch, my experience is with gasoline engines, but watching Matt revive several of his machines over the past couples years I've learned quite a bit on how to troubleshoot diesels, large and small. Don't own any, but if I do at some point in the future, I think I'll have a better understanding of how to work on them.

I can't believe how excited I get when it almost srats. Its like cheering on my favorite team

Matt, you are a Diesel Engine GURU. YOUR DEISEL SKILLS AMAZE ME.

You can tell that he is the kind of guy that you would want to sit down and have a drink with and talk for hours about anything, just a good guy

Considering how little it took to get it running, you got one hell of a deal on that little tractor! If you do decide to repaint it, I suggest dark crimson for the areas that are now dark blue [that color will show the dirt less], Barbie pink for the areas that are white, and a leopard print seat cover. Oh, and don't forget the deep blue LED headlight bulbs. A nice final touch will be to paint eyelashes on the cowling above the headlights. Your neighbors will be scandalized, but your wife will love it! As a bonus, she'll own a machine she can use to compete in those garden tractor pull events! She'll become so famous you'll have to start a whole new RU-vid channel!

If Eva doesn't want a tractor, I am sure she will appreciate the effort. That was fun Matt and a great little tractor.

Howdyyawl from the land down under. What a gem of a find. A good little market garden tractor. With attatchments too. Your wife will love it, even if she doesn't want it. You picked well. Enjoy.😊

Matt, you really got another winner there. I love it. It is sad about all the mice that try to ruin things there, and at 14:38 we can even see a mouse run under the front tire on Christine. Darn little varmints. So be safe and keep up the great content.

That little tractor looked so happy getting to do spins in the driveway again! Great Job Matt!

Your "struggle" really paid off with this one. Creeper gear, hydraulic system and attachments to boot!

Would love to see an update on this little tractor with the new paint job and just how it's cleaned up in general. And also how your wife reacted to the gift, haha.

I just love this channel! Honestly, it is inconceivable to me how anyone could watch the content Matt provides and not hit the "Like" button... just look at the man's face when a laid up machine thunders to life for the first time in years! Now, show us how excited Ms. Eva gets when she sees her "new" tractor for the first time... Merry Christmas, Matt!

I genuinely feel that you're turning into my favorite youtuber, because the wholesomeness you have and the genuine care you put in for all of your equipment and the people you care for in life

Small tractors like this are so cool 😎 hopefully you get more loaders on your channel in the future too. Also shout out to you for working in the snow/rain for us

Hello Matt. You changed the rear wheel axle seal on back wheel. You assembled it without grease on wheel bearings. I am referring to the big old truck with leaking axle seals.

Hi Matt, I have that same Mitsubishi MT372 tractor, worth every penny, worth saving from scrap for sure!

I swear you can start anything. Im always amazed to see you get something that hasn't seen life in years running again with so little repairs needed.

Wife,Tractor as a gift,,,,,you are one very brave man.....Good luck

Has anyone else noticed the line of old lawn tractors he has lined up as he was dragging the Mitsubishi Tractor to work on it. ? Geez I want a property this massive to have a bunch of man toys has Matt does. 😁😁

And after finally making it to 37:04 I love your expressions of joy when things start. I feel it with you because I too have been defeated so many times trying to start things.

This episode just feels like nostalgia You have your old truck, skid steer, and got that tractor from the location that made your channel blow up I know there's a time skip but it feels really good to see all these again

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that has projects or new finds that sit around for months or years before I get to them. Keep on keeping on Matt. Love the content no matter what it's on

Your videos are popular and connect with people because you are authentic. Always enjoy.

Something is up with the audio in this. there was a problem in the last vid as well where the audio was one sided

Matt's got my kind of humor: pranking his wife with a random tractor 🤣🤣 Great video as always 👍

Funny thing about this video is the first video I watched of Diesel Creek was when you started the Clark Michigan loader shown in this video. Watching your enthusiasm and persistence in starting these abandoned motorized machines is inspiring.

37:00……I think the gentleman who owned this until he passed away was whooping for joy, too.👍🚜

anyone else see the mouse looking for its home @ 14:38 😂

Most satisfying part was watching Matt just drive around ….the look of joy he had doing donuts was priceless

They were commonly used by farmers in Japan, for farming and working at cultivating and harvesting rice. They are small, but well built like the B600 Kubota that we commonly see in North America. Kubota tractors seemed to be more common around Narita, north of Tokyo, but there was a Mitsubishi dealer near where we stayed, and they sold equipment to compete with Kubota. There were other brands, but I own a Kubota 4x4, and a KH90, and only had eyes for Orange.

Not a car guy or handyman. Watching this is amazing. Thanks for sharing your talent's with us!

I was going to say it was good to see you driving the blue 6.0 again but I had a feeling it was old footage confirmed by the "20 months later". I continue to hope for a walkaround of your sweet new red Super Duty.

Man there's nothing more I love than watching equipment being saved from the scrap heap and getting it running again

After that bad boy fired up it didn't want to stop 🔧👍

Your external mic is such an improvement for your videos. I love it. Especially when the tractor fired up and I could still hear your excitement.

This looks like it could be the most handy piece of equipment for the future farm. I can't wait to see it cleaned up and the implements in action.

Matt, your sense of humor and mechanical sensibility,...I can honestly say you're someone I could enjoy hanging around with. When you said your wife doesn't want a tractor, but you're gonna give her one anyway, that's exactly what I'd say about my own wife.

That wheel loader video was the first one that got me hooked. Been watching ever since.

This was a terrific video! The persistence, the logic, the cleverness of your approach, item by item.. Great learning episode!

It's great to see an old little tractor running again. I'll bet each time you show up at the NAPA store the guys behind the counter are thinking, "what is Matt going to ask for today?" Dig out the old parts catalogs.😆

Your story about giving your wife the tractor reminds me of a real life gift exchange our friend had with his wife. Their birthdays were close together. He wanted this special shotgun, so he bought it for his wife for her birthday. She bought him a dress (that she wanted) for his birthday. And they had a gift exchange. So, when your birthday rolls around, don't be surprised.

I love a nice hour long video. Gives you the full in detail view. Keep up the good work!!!!!

Dude I saw the row of old lawn tractors. Make me think of going to my grandparents as a kid and messing around with his tractor.

Man i love old garden tractors. This is a heck of a find ! A shame there isn't still stuff like this on the market today, so useful around the house !

Love your excitement when you get something started, no matter how small. Those little tractors were certainly bomb proof, they were designed to that you could do all the maintenance yourself. I always love it when you save something and then used for its designed purpose. With regards Eva's present, anything like my wife then don't be surprised if your not around to put anymore content out ! 😂🤣😂

It is great that you can keep the older machines going. Great video

I know the oil its self probably wasnt scalding hot, Matt referring to the socket and plug and not the oil... but 41:15 reminded me of the CAT video "shaking hands with danger" when the guys gets the burn from changing the hot oil, lol

I love how he builds his dream shop with some outdoor coverage, but still gets down out in the weather next to a conex. That's a man that loves his work!

As usual, Matt took the time to make her all work, and will be great to keep it for the farm, with the attachments alone. Seeing his face lite up when he finally gets things running is priceless and watching him drive this all over the property and then doing donuts on the driveway, was again Priceless! If you don't drop any more videos before Christmas Matt, wishing you and Eva a very Happy and Merry Christmas! And the same to all here! Look forward to more videos and a new year of new projects in the new shop!

It's always a rewarding moment when that scrapped bound tractor fires for the first time! Fun video Matt! 👍😁

This MITSUBISHI GT would make a great "Winter Project"! That front (electrically actuated) PTO Pully has seen better days...

I have that exact little tractor. Glow plugs are a must lol. I was screaming in my head GLOW PLUGS, it'll start, ha ha. I found an old loader, and made it fit. Wasn't easy, but it was a fun project. That little hydraulic pump, on the right side of the engine, is enough to operate it well. Great little tractor. Great video. Thanks.

Well done Matt. I rebuilt an identical tractor in Papua New Guinea some years back. It was badged as a Ford 2000 ( I think) and the engine (also identical to yours) was made by Shibaura, out of Japan. A full rebuild from nose to tail, saw it mowing grass happily for many years after. Good memories!.

Best perseverance and funny rescue mission Yet! Well done, longing for more rescues!

We are totally jealous! That is an awesome little tractor such a great find. Your videos are great, keep them going.

Matt, I rarely say much, just know I love watching you do what you do. This was a lot of fun watching you get that tractor running...I look forward to many more

By now this channel is part of my daily routine. Get up, brew a coffee, watch some Diesel Creek! Honestly I love it so much when old iron gets a second chance...

Hi Matt, love what you do...Your little 2 cylinder Mitzi tractor, I found over the years working on small horticultural diesels that they often fire up easier and quicker on about 1/4 throttle, don't know why but I found it helps. New shop is looking great, as you say it'll be a real game changer once you're in there. Keep up the good work thanks for sharing it with us...

Matt I'm watching this.8 months later still cheering for great work young man

Hi Matt and family from Australia. My husband is a truck driver and your channel is one of the first he checks when he is home. We love the content and have fun with your repair videos. We also love Matt's enthusiasm when he gets something to start. Keep up the good work. God's blessing to you all and hope you have a healthy, happy and successful 2023. We will continue to watch and enjoy. Diane and Denis

I haven't cheered this hard for an engine start since Mustie1 got that Daihatsu mini-truck to go. Well done, Matt!

Matt your land is starting to look like an auction yard. In 10 years you will have so much stuff it will rival a junkyard!

That starter has more hours on it than the engine 🤣🤣 Way to go on another successful revival!

The amount of happiness radiating from you while cutting donuts with the tractor brakes was astounding hahaha I found myself smiling like a jackass ‘n 😂

I've been watching resto and junkyard revival videos for years: this is an absolute masterclass. You touched on every newb question and solution for the most part. And what a story just getting it run was. The whole diagnosis, it was like a well written novel to be honest. This is why I love machines, and secondly, why I love your channel. Well done, brother.

I find myself cheering on the resurrection of these old machines! Maybe Mitsubishi should have stuck to making them!

Matt, enjoyed this video a lot. I was just as excited as you when that engine fired off. Always enjoy and look forward to your videos.

Kudos for going back and cleaning up the lawn damage. I was taught always leave a place as good as or better than you found it. Sweet find. Great video and I’d wait until you have heat in the workshop before giving Eva the tractor. Just in case…

Cool pick Matt! When I saw the fuel spurting and the sparks from the starter flying around,I thought you might wind up with an EXternal combustion engine. Also - these revivals would be way easier if you had one of those starter jumper switches for jumping the solenoid - just a suggestion based on 40 years of engine work. EDIT: and Eva just showed up with one!!

What an amazing find! Great job cranking her up!

You know she's a keeper when she has the ole Diesel Creek belt squeal 😅

Really glad to see this thing run and be in such good condition! Don't know if she'll appreciate it like us but, hope you hang on to it. Waiting for more on Dreamshop!

Matt, the smile on your face when you got this one to "Bust Off" is just priceless ! Thanks for another great video.

Need to get a new key as well. Drain plug put in during the Summer and winter / fall makes them short and fat. Heat makes them longer and skinny. If you tighten in the winter - recheck summer as they might leak.

The little quad wheel tractor is legit. That's a cool unit there bud.

The look of sheer delight on your face whenever something finally starts is always a joy to see. And I love your thorough and explained processes of working through the problem. I was a turret mechanic in the late '80s/early '90s. Vehicles weren't my specialty, but using what I know and what I've learned watching your videos makes me pretty confident that come the apocalypse, I have a good chance of getting anything my party of survivors stumbles across to start & run.

As I said on your last vid after the concrete pour Matt, you should have dug out and shuttered an inspection pit on one side of that open canopy but still under cover, it would be a life saver for getting under things like the cat belly pan for instance, plus would make oil changing a breeze, remember how you struggled on your back to change those hoses underneath the thing.

What a gem Old girl just started right up first try after New oil and Freeing the alternator nice Matt ehat a sweetheart 47:05 @Diesel Creek

Pretty cool Lil tractor thanks for taking us on the journey 😊

You've collected so many things over the past 3 years I forgot what all you had till I went back and watched some old videos. How about a property walk thru and update on all the equipment. I feel that would be an hour long video in itself.

I love seeing these old things being revived. Great work.

I have watched this one six times, driving my wife crazy. Matt, not sure about giving tractor to your wife, but she must like the same stuff you drag home. All great videos and fun to watch your reaction to engine starts. Looking forward to getting that crane in the shop. Keep it up.

Growing up we had a ~1988 Mitsubishi MT372D. Very similar to this but it had square headlights, blue body panels and the frame was painted dark gray. It was a great little tractor but the belly mower we had was after market and super finicky (was constantly throwing the belt off the front crank pulley). My favorite feature was the little gas pedal on the right for when you momentarily needed more throttle. I used to stomp on it while mowing just to roll coal. I miss that old girl, my dad traded it in for a Kubota ZG222 in 2008 (which he still has to this day). Last I heard a fella from Kentucky drove up to the dealer in Wilmington Ohio to buy it. I hope it’s still running for him! Thanks for sharing this video!