Tearing Down the PTO and Brakes | Farmall 856 Restoration Episode 11 

Its pretty amazing that the mechanical engineering of that era still runs decades later .. No computers & sensors . No curcuitry that requires an engineering degree to trouble shoot.. Just mechanized systems that were meant to last.. Gotta love it.

What amazes me about these older tractors is the fine machining work that got everything working as fine as a swiss watch. Please keep these videos up during your off season I enjoy them so very much. Thanks again Pete.

Pete, thank you for sharing these repair videos. They are very informative. I'm going to be tackling a cub and a Super C this year. Keep the Dad jokes coming too!!!

Love all of your episodes. Brings back fond memories of growing up on my grandparents farm. Spent many summers and weekends on that farm until I was in my early 20's. We had all red power: Super M, H, Super A, and purchased a new 240. We had row crops, baled hay, fruit trees, grew all types of produce, raised beef cattle (Angus), and hogs. Thanks for sharing your life with us!

With all of those wee bitty parts needing to go back the way they came out, I'd be sitting in a corner blubbering and drooling! My hat's off to you all of you who handle these workings like it's simply putting a simple puzzle together. Again, thanks for a calming episode----it must be your voice and knowledge that relaxes me.

It’s refreshing to see that others put stuff together wrong and have to redo it. Makes me feel less stupid. Thanks Pete.

PETE,, thank u for having the patience of explaining it all to us , it is very interesting to watch you talk to them parts [ lol ]

It absolutely makes my day watching your videos Your positivity amazes us Never stop doing what you do

Good morning Pete and family. Have been watching you for a long time and I'm so very glad for your continued videos. What could be better on a Sunday morning than a new tractor repair video along with a cup of coffee and a home cooked breakfast. Have a wonderful day!

Being a older person who grew up on farmall tractors and still have a farmall M I fund your videos very interesting. As an example I just had to do some front end work on my M. I had to take the steering shaft that goes down thru the front bolster out and have it repaired where it goes thru the gear box at the top. Also replaced the bonze bearing in the gear box. I had watched your rebuild on your MD which helped immensely. Got that fixed and discovered that the radiator had a leak. And since I was moving the radiator I figured I might just as well replace all the hoses and thermostat. In removing the radiator I bent a fan blade so I replaced that also. And again I watched your MD video which helped immensely. Also one last thing Pete my brother has an 856 and he has also been watching your videos. We always call each other on Sundays to discuss your latest episode. Again thanks Pete for all your videos.

Can't wait to see the next episode pete! You're a fantastic mechanic! Have a great day

Nothing more rewarding as seeing old machines being brought back to life

Pete, I am a high school digital media teacher in CT. I show your videos to my students as an example of excellent production value. Just to let you know, these "city kids" always ask when the next video is coming out becasue they love the farm and the tractor stuff. Thanks for sharing.

Pete, your french is excellent. Just a few more thousands words, and you´ll be perfect. Tractor is " tracteur " , almost the same. Now you just learned a new word. 😊😊😊

I am an 83 year old Engineer and I must say I am impressed with the mechanical skills and 'feel' you have acquired, together with your straightforward, easy to understand teaching style. Not bad for an Architect! I am also impressed with the 70 year old design and build of the Farmall, reminds me of robust steam powered machinery from the Victorian age. With a little tender loving care, these machines can keep working indefinitely. Keep it going Pete, and keep telling us about it. A fan from Rutland.

When I see you take apart these assemblies, I marvel at the complexity and the design - each part has a purpose and a reason for being, as well as a specific position in the grand scheme of things. And you have to keep the order for reassembly in your head! As you said, the parts book helps with that. But still, when I see snap ring after snap ring come off, revealing more moving parts, I admire your stamina, Pete! That was a lot of sludge in the brake unit! Thank you very much for sharing this substantial undertaking with us - taking the time to explain and to film it all is really appreciated. Your descriptions help us visualize how it works and makes me think that this is not as simple as it seems. Regards to Hillarie, the family, and to Ezra, who was heard plaintively meowing in the background @ 10:45 - 😊

somthing about watching your videos brings peace, not sure why. cool stuff Pete

Very enjoyable watching your channel.

I am glad I am not the only one that has to do things twice when assembling an item lol. Uncle Pete you are the best! I love watching your videos, I hope you have a great day!

Wow what a video. Those who design and built those tractors were and are smart. Tip of the hat to them all.

I didn’t get a chance to comment on the last video sir. But I love your content. If you need to stop then do so but know people like me love watching your day to day work and your videos like this. As someone who wants to homestead and farm I find these videos great. But also helpful. You are intrinsically part of the American spirit and represent a teacher in a large movement in America for people like me who feel society took from us the chance to be what our grandparents where. And are working toward a return to the type of simpler more fulfilling life like you do. You do more for us then a comment or like can ever explain. And you are appreciated more then you will ever know.

What a great interesting video love the way you explain how these things work, looking forward to the next one.

Your videos will save many tractors from the scrapyard. I’m sure there are many tractors sitting around with a few minor problems that just need a new generation armed with the information from your videos to teach and enable them to tackle the issues. Once people see what they can accomplish, they will have more confidence to tackle other tasks. This can-do mindset is what we need in this country. It is what can save our country.

Pete I could sit and watch u repair videos all day long

Thanks again for getting mucky for the rest of us, clarifying the minutia of what could be considered complex.

I know filming this project probably doubles your time involved, but we really enjoy watching. Thanks for bringing us along!

The engineering required to design and manufacture these units boggles my mind. Love watching; my twenty year old cars are running much better these days, if only from the inspiration I get from fwatching these videos. They get me into action every time.

Thoroughly enjoyed the assembly of this section of the tractor..

Love the journey that you’re allowing us to share with you. Thanks

Great job Pete. If I knew that there was money to be made watching people work, I would have made millions. I did very similar work for decades as a marine engineer. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Dad and I now have a restoration of a 1486 planned for this coming winter. We have the manuals, but I tremendously appreciate your walkthrough style videos with your explanations.

Pete my friend, you make it look so easy.Thank you.

Another enjoyable video. when you put that part in backwards, it sparked my memory. I used to be a mechanic in the Army back in the day and I swapped out a pinion gear in a rear axle and when I put it back in, I had it backwards. so wound up with 3 gears in reverse and only one forward!. hmmm? that was back in 1960 and it still hurts haha.The joys of youth and enthusiasm!. thanks for sharing ECF

I'm probably never going to work on a tractor but I really enjoy these videos. I started watching your channel for the farming and animals but these tractor restoration videos are informative and enjoyable. Thanks Pete.

Amazes me how all this engineering was done in a time period--long before CAD and computers. More so guys like Pete who can tear them apart, fix it, make his own jigs, and reassemble (probably with no parts left over) and make it run. Very cool. Thank you for the education and sharing your life journey.

I enjoy your description on the breakaway and rebuilding of your equipment. The skills of the manafactures to design the product in the day prior to CAD ( much Respect), I'm impressed of how they did their castings and admire just what skills they had to produce what they did. It's a pleasure to get an understanding of the engineering involved, and not just a commercial as is now!!. Can't wait for the 856 to be compleated and see her running as she was designed.

Love the dad jokes lol! No rush to get it done really you have plenty other equipment for hay season.

I always enjoy your videos. Very informative even though I will never work on any tractors. Thanks

Pete, what a great episode. Your way of ‘splainin’ things really enthralled me. I believe, if I ever get a tractor I could use this vid to strip, then reassemble a Farmall 856. Thanks, Pete. You’re a gem!

Just think, that tractor will be working in the next century. Great teaching moments with your work.

Happy Sunday everyone! Time to sit back and relax while watching the progress on the tractor re-build. Enjoy!

Thanks for sharing this, Pete. I enjoy this restoration type video. I have worked on tractors myself, even though they had 2 less cylinders and was a different color 🤷. I'm sure there are viewers that watch these videos that have never been around tractors and enjoy these videos. That says a lot about your channel. 👏👏👍👍✌️

Pete…I truly enjoy watching everything you create and truly appreciate all the hard work you put into creating content. I just wanted to say thank you so much!

Pete you’re creating a memorialization of this tractor for future owners and home mechanics, thanks for keeping the series going, enjoying each one and I’m motivated to get a 856, let me know if you see one for sale!

Thanks again, Pete! Have a great day!

Thank you for sharing Pete, I really appreciate your time and effort into making these videos.

I got to watch it on tv today enjoyed it on my day off not bad way to start the week and the morning.

Really look forward to these types of videos. Learn a lot by watching them.

Really enjoying your videos. It’s incredible the knowledge you have of these tractors. With guys like you around, these tractors will run forever. Also appreciate your demeanor, very enjoyable listening to how you explain everything.

Awesome help for learning about my 706--many, many thanks!!

Good morning Pete another great video you look like you’re really enjoying yourself when you work on these, so have fun keep up the good work

Yes...getting my Sunday morning zen.

I love watching your videos working on your tractors.

Thank you for the lesson Pete you're a great teacher

This is an awesome series Pete keep moving along you're doing a great job

I’m amazed at your knowledge of these overhauled videos, everything you do I’m interested!

Here’s to another wonderful lesson brought to you by Pete 😎☕️👊

Awesome work, Pete. Thanks for letting me look over your shoulder.

Acknowledge the amount of time and effort in the editing, highly appreciated. Inspiring. Now, back out to my 2003 x5s.

I enjoy watching you work at putting life back into your RED tractors!

Heck yeah Pete. She’s coming along! Good afternoon from Northern Ca

Back to the tractor. My lucky day. Best wishes

Pete watching you work on the many different components of the 856 is like watching a is Symphony Orchestra produce the beautiful music that they do. I’m always amazed by the engineering and the robust nature of the manufacturing of heavy equipment from back in the day. Keep up with your rebuild it’s always a surprise to see what’s behind the many covers of a miracle piece of machinery from the past. Hello to Hilary and family from Phoenix good day.

it's so good that you share these mechanical interventions with us who are curious about how these machines work!

I do not live on a farm. I have never owned a tractor. I have no idea what you are talking about. But boy do I love watching these videos! Thank you for making them. 😊

This tractor is getting a good going over.😊 Whoever designed and made this tractor must really enjoyed puzzles and Lego. 🤷‍♀️

Although I will never own a tractor like that or need to repair it, I do so enjoy these videos. I have watched everyone. Thank you for the time to explain and show what you're doing.

Pete I must say I am quite impressed with your mechanical knowledge!!

Pete, I really appreciate all the effort you put into your channel.

Always learn something new in each video. Thank you for making and sharing these adventures

Pete, I spent 20 years in the automotive field. Every time I see you doing one of your videos on your tractor restorations I want to go buy a tractor and do it to it could be a lawn tractor! Thanks for all your knowledge you’re a wonderful teacher.

That old tractor is a marvellous engineering machine

That may have been your best yet editing job. Excellent explanations. I am always amazed by our engineering and mechanical history. Tractors/ cars/ airplanes. How it all applies to your farming is really fascinating. Love it, Pete.

Thank You Pete , another great tutorial ! Dr. Pete you are the Best ! GOD BLESS !!!

Pete , I would call it a snap retaining ring !

Great explanation of how the pto gears and all works. Always wondered about the internal workings of the pto on my own tractors. Great video as all of yours are!

Always good to see things going back together.

This is by far the best channel for real learning. Thanks Pete

Nothing is as satisfying as two pulls on the hand crank - the old tractor pops right off. 😊

It's unreal of the vast of knowledge you have. I've learned alot from you. Thank You

Another interesting episode by someone that knows what the heck they are doing. Well done.

Wow! It’s amazing how complex this process is! Thanks Pete!

I love your videos so much! Me and my family always watch your videos. Keep up the great work!!

It takes a special gifted person like you Pete to do this complete overhaul. Patience, tons of ambition, gifted knowledge, etc. So easy for the average person to make mistakes.

Take your time. This tractor is gonna look great, and work great too 👍

WOW, these videos are fun to watch. I am envious of your knowledge and patience. Thanks for sharing it all!

Pete thanks for sharing this great video hardly any one puts this much effort in teaching how to do things and I appreciate it bud that spring press tool you made was a awesome idea im definitely gonna build me one

I believe your thoroughness on this restoration will lead to a result that will be bulletproof and one you should be definitely be proud to show off!!

Hi Pete my name is Steve both my wife Rachel and myself really enjoy your channel ! Your calm and joy for your life feeds our hunger and enjoyment for our farm life we have a small farm in Portugal and have been watching your videos since day one we love your attitude and input towards our small venture,?please carry on being just Pete along with your lovely wife and children you bring so much to our enjoyment of our life here and we always look forward to your videos and your Christmas cracker jokes please don’t change and don’t listen to the trolls that exist in your life. To finish thank you so very much for being just Pete. Much love to the whole Pete family and we look forward to many more insights into your positive and vert entertaining fly on the wall videos. P.s love the tractor overall videos 👍👍👍👍👍

Another of Pete's interesting videos👍👍

Pete your a wealth of knowledge!I appreciate you taking your time to explain the process.

As a draft person, have you ever considered the challenge the old timers had to design and draw these subassemblies and their sub-subassemblies to fit with such precision? It is always great to set down with for morning coffee and visit with you see your progress and hear about the day.

I enjoy all of your videos. Keep up the great work and a few puns here and there.

This is an excellent series,thanks

Looking good Pete!! Keep Smilin!!!!

I don't think I could ever do this sort of job. I would have to many parts left over. LOL! Kudo's to you Pete. That reminds me of that old Car Talk episode where Click or Clack said that if you rebuild a VW Beetle enough times you will eventually have enough left over parts to build another VW Beetle.

You need to consider going into restoring tractors with your knowledge.And expertise it is great

After working on Green tractors, I can appreciate IH more and more.

I am so impressed with your knowledge. I know you have spent many years researching and doing but your knowledge is mind blowing. I salute you Pete, for your determination and skill. I enjoy following your progress!😊

Your work is awesome thanks Pete.