FarmCraft101This is a massive job, especially doing it alone. I spent days researching, reading the service manual, and speaking with everybody I could before starting, so I had some idea of what I was getting into. Several JLG technicians from my awesome audience have contacted me and graciously offered their advice which has been really helpful! Thank you all! I start with disconnecting the control box and hydraulic lines on the platform, and then disconnect the chain tension adjusters and chains which frees up the boom sections. I remove the hydraulic cylinder with is 26' long!? Then I remove the mid and fly booms together. Finally, I remove the chains, and slide the fly boom out of the mid boom. The cylinder pin gave me fits the whole way, and ended up getting the better of me at the end. SMH. Is this why they say: If it ain't broke, don't fix it!? But it was broken. The telescope cylinder needs a rebuild as it was leaking causing it to drift when in use.
Regarding the fire extinguisher, I don't know how old it was (no date on it), but it was definitely old. The gauge said it was in the green which I thought meant it would work. Extinguishers are supposed to be replaced or recharged every 10-12 years, and I suspect this one was older than that. From now on when I buy an extinguisher, I am going to put a date on it!
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00:00 Intro 2:34 Disconnect platform 8:51 Prep to remove telescope cylinder 11:50 Start removing pins 17:08 Drilling and cutting pin 19:30 Remove cylinder 22:00 Disconnect chains 23:09 Work on cut pin 25:06 Remove mid and fly booms 32:20 Finish removing chains 36:36 Pull fly boom from mid boom 39:10 Work on cut pin again 47:27 Disaster in the making 56:19 Explanation and outro
JLG Boom Lift Tear Down, Ended In Disaster!FarmCraft1012023-03-03 | This is a massive job, especially doing it alone. I spent days researching, reading the service manual, and speaking with everybody I could before starting, so I had some idea of what I was getting into. Several JLG technicians from my awesome audience have contacted me and graciously offered their advice which has been really helpful! Thank you all! I start with disconnecting the control box and hydraulic lines on the platform, and then disconnect the chain tension adjusters and chains which frees up the boom sections. I remove the hydraulic cylinder with is 26' long!? Then I remove the mid and fly booms together. Finally, I remove the chains, and slide the fly boom out of the mid boom. The cylinder pin gave me fits the whole way, and ended up getting the better of me at the end. SMH. Is this why they say: If it ain't broke, don't fix it!? But it was broken. The telescope cylinder needs a rebuild as it was leaking causing it to drift when in use.
Regarding the fire extinguisher, I don't know how old it was (no date on it), but it was definitely old. The gauge said it was in the green which I thought meant it would work. Extinguishers are supposed to be replaced or recharged every 10-12 years, and I suspect this one was older than that. From now on when I buy an extinguisher, I am going to put a date on it!
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00:00 Intro 2:34 Disconnect platform 8:51 Prep to remove telescope cylinder 11:50 Start removing pins 17:08 Drilling and cutting pin 19:30 Remove cylinder 22:00 Disconnect chains 23:09 Work on cut pin 25:06 Remove mid and fly booms 32:20 Finish removing chains 36:36 Pull fly boom from mid boom 39:10 Work on cut pin again 47:27 Disaster in the making 56:19 Explanation and outroFarm Pond: Laying Pipe and Starting The Dam. Part 4 of ?FarmCraft1012023-08-11 | More machine problems...of course! But we are making progress in spite of those pesky machines! I explain the pipe plan, how the size was chosen, how it will function, how the spillway will work with the system, and install the pipe. Then finally, we can start building up the dam.
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Want to send me something? Farmcraft101 PO box 199 Dillwyn, VA 23936Excavator Not Tracking Straight Diagnosis, Solved.FarmCraft1012023-06-30 | In a previous video, youtu.be/Ki31HXwO1Zk, I attempted to diagnosis the reason my excavator wasn't tracking straight. My conclusion was that it was due to multiple small issues in many areas of the machine adding up to cause it. While that's true, I need to do a few more tests and I finally come up with a solution that will fix it.
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00:00 Intro & explanation 1:20 Review of previous testing 3:35 Swap spools 4:10 Couple travel motors together 6:22 Vevor integration 9:46 Test without accumulator 12:40 Solution/modification explained 15:47 How to troubleshoot excavator tracking 21:30 Fix bucket teeth 24:18 Filtering hydraulic oil to 3 microns 30:49 New hydraulic return filter 32:45 Change final drive oil 36:09 OutroHow My Audience Saved This CAT D3 Dozer From Disaster.FarmCraft1012023-06-23 | A HUGE thank you to all the folks who made suggestions. Dozer is better for it than I would have done solo. Several more repairs to do before putting this beast back in action. Some more important than others, and 2 could potentially save the machine from an early demise. First, the water temp gauge. Otherwise there is no way to tell if it is overheating. Second and probably more important, a new custom skid plate under the engine oil pan. Plus several others. Adjusting valves, fixing parasitic draw, machine a spacer for the alternator, covering the positive battery terminal, making a grommet with old fuel line.
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00:00 Intro 1:29 Alternator spacer 3:42 Fixing parasitic draw 13:44 Adjusting valves 22:58 Adjust tracks, seatbelt 24:50 Fix water temp gauge 27:55 Glow plugs & testing 30:50 Skid plate 47:43 Question for audience 49:40 Where is the screen?? 50:21 Making a grommet 52:28 Done!D3 Dozer Hydraulic Repairs. Re-pack. Re-rod. CAT D3 Bulldozer.FarmCraft1012023-06-16 | Fixing the hydraulic problems on this old beast. 2 cylinders need repacked, and 1 of them needs a new rod. Hydraulic oil and filter need changed, and the sight glass needs cleaned. Let's get to work!
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00:00 Intro to problems 1:05 Drain hydraulic oil 3:27 Cylinder #1 removal 7:25 Cylinder #2 gland nut 8:12 Finish cylinder 1 removal 10:20 Cylinder 1 teardown 13:54 Finish cylinder 2, not so easy! 20:16 Replacing rod on cylinder 1 42:33 Install new seals 49:42 Re-install cylinders 51:22 Sight glass and filter & oil 55:40 Testing, and about bleeding hydraulics 57:52 Repair summary & outroBuying and Fixing A Dozer, Part 2. Cat D3 Farm Dozer.FarmCraft1012023-06-09 | Here is where I find a real problem with the new machine. Hopefully I can fix it without huge $$!! Part 2/2 of my initial run-through of the machine. Still more work to be done though.
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00:00 Intro & drain fluids 3:34 Unexpected problem 6:58 Throttle 8:03 Transmission screen 11:20 Air filters & crankcase breather 13:43 Fixing final drive leak 17:54 Still leaking, making a crush washer 20:20 Still leaking, keep trying 23:49 Leak fixed, now skid plates 28:51 Fix exhause 29:52 Fuel filter, etc. 34:29 Air cleaner, battery, and POR-15 38:26 Track plate & exhaust repair 42:11 Fill oils, clean breathers 46:00 paint & fuel tank / petcock 52:45 Adjust steering clutches 55:26 Test runBuying & Fixing a Bulldozer, Cat D3 Dozer, Part 1/2FarmCraft1012023-06-02 | Part 1/2, my initial run-through of fixes and maintenance on this old machine.
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00:00 Problems with dozer 4:13 Install battery, how to drive dozer 9:06 Start on oil leak and alternator 18:49 Power wash 20:55 Meters, air filters, radiator 23:10 Alternator modification 28:35 Open and fix alternator 32:37 Dozer overview 35:22 Check fluids and wiring/breaker 41:12 Hour meter & oil pressure switch 49:17 Governor seal 54:00 Dozing!Casting A Bronze Adapter.FarmCraft1012023-05-30 | Full video: youtu.be/DPA-Om1ZCoM #farmlife #farmcraft101 #metalcasting #metalcasting #bronze #metalworking #metalExcavator Not Tracking Straight, TOUGH Hydraulic Repair.FarmCraft1012023-05-26 | My excavator hasn't tracked straight since I bought it. I finally dive in and try to repair it, and wow, it turns out to be a tough job.
Want to send me something? Farmcraft101 PO box 199 Dillwyn, VA 23936Cast Axe Handle From CansFarmCraft1012023-05-21 | Fill video: youtu.be/2zLNskciqDk #farmcraft101 #farmlife #metalcasting #lostwaxcasting #axe #restorationExcavator Gear Pump Diagnosis And Repair, Yanmar VIO50.FarmCraft1012023-05-19 | While using my excavator taking down some trees, it started acting up. The blade down function and the swing function both suddenly got very weak. Here I go through the troubleshooting process and repair to get it back in action.
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00:00 Intro & what’s wrong 2:56 Troubleshooting fuel, spark 4:40 Carb removal 6:47 Check valves & exhaust 9:20 Cam gear & timing 12:56 Topdon thermal imager 15:50 Continue teardown 18:41 Inspect cam gear & how it lubricates 21:00 Clean valves and why it failed 24:18 Fix clutch 27:15 Meanwhile… 27:51 Reassembly 30:48 New cam gear 34:28 Compression release 37:01 Adjust valves 38:45 Complete assembly & testing 40:29 Adjust carb 43:05 Opinion on Stihl 44:47 OutroFixin’ up the new-to-me excavator.FarmCraft1012023-05-07 | Full vid here: youtu.be/s36UNN9mIp4
#farmlife #FarmCraft101 #heavyequipment #excavatorNo Nonsense Used Car Buying Guide. And Giveaway #2!FarmCraft1012023-05-05 | The checklist is free for anybody to download, which goes through what to look for when buying a used car. In this video, I go through the checklist, buy a car, and then give it away to an 18 year old graduating high school student. The money came from my last car giveaway when you guys donated so generously on buymeacoffee.com/farmcraft101 and from my awesome patrons on patreon.com/FarmCraft101 so I had enough to do a second car! YOU GUYS ROCK!
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00:00 Intro 1:12 Working on tracking 3:20 Let’s get to work 4:23 Start clearing brush 6:49 Start digging tree #1 10:02 Lost bucket tooth 12:05 Manscaped integration 13:02 Back to work on tree #1 17:58 Roping tree #1 22:45 There she blows! 32:15 Tree #2, roping 37:05 Loose tracks 39:30 Taproots 40:50 Fix pole saw 45:00 Cut tap roots 47:00 Changing plans 48:34 Dig this #@!$ stump out 53:28 OutroHow Generators Work, And How To Fix Them.FarmCraft1012023-04-21 | 15kW standby generator stopped making power. Can I figure out why and fix it? I go through how to troubleshoot a generator, and several different types of generators and their differences.
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00:00 Intro and New Test Kit 0:53 Telescope cylinder details 3:37 Attempt at testing pressure 6:57 BougeRV integration 9:19 Testing pressure 13:33 Adjusting pressure, first try. 15:04 Figuring out the whole system. 20:31 Adjusting valve block relief valve, 1st try. 27:47 Adjusting pressure, second try. 30:34 Swap relief valves 36:26 Adjust pressure, third try. 39:10 Adjust pressure, FOURTH try! 41:12 Success, sort of. 42:29 The final fix. 53:21 Outro7 Things You Really Should Know...And Probably Dont.FarmCraft1012023-04-07 | After my recent boom lift fire, I learned some very important things from YOU, the audience. Important enough that I needed to pass the information on. Everybody should know this stuff! It's an honor to me that so many people watch my channel, and I benefit from knowledge shared from the audience quite frequently. Thank you everybody! And thank you all for your support!
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00:00 Intro 0:42 Hot work 1:06 Fusible links 2:43 Fusible link experiments 12:04 Meanwhile 12:36 Fire extinguisher age 14:34 Fire extinguisher types and corrosion 15:52 Fire extinguisher maintenance 19:20 Disposable extinguishers 22:06 Calves! 23:20 OutroTree To Bench: 1 Day Build With Jackery 3000 Solar GeneratorFarmCraft1012023-03-31 | The official sale of Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro starts on Mar 27th and will be available on Jackery's official website, Amazon Store and Home Depot. Use the code 'SG3000PRO' to enjoy massive discounts of $223.9 OFF on the Explorer 3000 Pro and $319.90 OFF on the bundle– Solar Generator 3000 Pro ( Validity period: Mar 20-April 30)
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00:00 Intro to Jackery 0:50 Look at 3000 Pro solar generator 2:35 Test charging rate 4:55 Test power storage (kWh) 8:37 Solar panel testing 13:17 Testing watt output 14:24 Charging my truck 14:54 Starting bench, removing tree 18:35 Milling lumber 20:18 Start construction 26:17 Supports done, start bench 29:45 Butt curve! 31:38 Floor 34:24 Seat and back boards 40:12 OutroRebuilding An 80 Foot Boom Lift Alone. Is It Possible? JLG 80HXFarmCraft1012023-03-24 | I am finally ready to start putting the boom lift back together. I've done it all alone up to this point, but putting it back together is a different animal. Is it even possible to do alone?
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00:00 Intro 0:42 Wear pads and shims 3:15 Sheave bushings & install 5:32 Push fly into mid boom 8:15 Chains & attach block 11:59 Push mid boom into base boom! 23:22 Retract adjuster, prep for cylinder 25:37 Install cylinder 34:20 Install trunnion pins and extend adjuster 38:48 Install nemesis pin and hydraulic lines 46:08 Refill oil, hook up basket, etc. 49:18 Tension chains 51:10 Testing it out 54:35 OutroRebuilding a $50,000 Hydraulic Cylinder. JLG Boom Lift Telescope Cylinder.FarmCraft1012023-03-17 | Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring this video! New subscribers get 20% off their first box of awesome — go to bespokepost.com/farmcraft20 and enter code FARMCRAFT20 at checkout. Work on the boom lift continues, including rebuilding this 26' long hydraulic cylinder. Many challenges in doing this with my available tools, but we got it done in the end. Also prepping everything else so we are ready to start putting this lift back together finally!
00:00 Intro 0:47 Cleanup parts 2:20 Bespoke integration 4:20 Clean, inspect, and lube chains 8:09 Start cylinder, remove gland nut 15:50 Pull rod out 19:38 Inspect barrel, piston, rod. 20:30 Remove piston nut 25:44 Remove piston and gland 28:33 Rebuild gland and piston 38:28 Start reassembly 43:13 Put rod back in barrel 48:48 Install gland nut 50:29 Clean up oil and booms 55:31 Install rod support bracket 57:22 OutroBoom Lift FIRE! Can It Be Fixed?FarmCraft1012023-03-10 | My boom lift nearly went KaBOOM! How does a 3 section boom telescope mechanism work? I build a model and explain the mechanism in detail. Then we move on to inspecting and fixing the fire damage. Lots of wire repair, several hydraulic hoses, a grease hose, and some cleanup and...does it work?
Yes the wire I shortened was a FUSIBLE LINK. It did it's job and protected the rest of the harness. I will replace it with a fuse.
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HEY ENGINEERS! - Regarding the chain tension, the tensioners are torqued to 50 ft-lbs, and it's a 3/4" 10 TPI thread. What would the max tension on the extend chains be assuming the lift is pointing straight up, the fly boom and basket weigh 1200 pounds, and there's 1000 pounds in the basket, for a total of 2200 pounds being lifted?
So far I've gotten several answers. One said that in worst case scenario there is a safety factor of 11.5, meaning the chain can hold 11.5 times as much as would ever be put on it. Another said that the maximum force the chain would ever see is 7000 pounds, while a single chain has a breaking strength of 23000, for a safety factor of 3+ even with only 1 chain.
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00:00 Intro 1:13 Start building model 5:45 Model demonstrated 15:35 Troubleshoot fire damage 17:15 Soldering wires 22:15 Meanwhile 24:00 Holding valves 26:24 How to raise the boom 31:20 Assess fire damage 34:35 Problem found and fixed 36:00 Assess hydraulic lines 40:40 New parts 41:32 Install new hydraulic lines and clean up 48:32 Getting it to work finally.The Farm Winch. All-In-One Winch System.FarmCraft1012023-02-24 | Plasma Cutter here - https://s.vevor.com/bfP9et. Discount code: VVSALE5 for 5% off. I fabricate a system to make a winch very versatile and multi-function on the farm. Here are the consumables that I purchased for mine: amzn.to/3TldqqH
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#vevor #plasmacutterNo Nonsense Guide to Felling Dead Trees.FarmCraft1012023-02-17 | Dead trees increase the danger of tree felling in several ways. The limbs above you are much more likely to break off, the wood may be weakened making the hinge more likely to break, there may be voids inside that you cannot know about until the tree is already falling, the tree can start falling at any time because it is weak, even when just cutting the notch. And the list goes on, so be careful!
I cut down several dead trees in this video, mainly because they are likely to end up falling on my driveway, and also I use them for firewood.
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0:00 Intro 0:57 Tractor block heater 1:47 Tree #1 preparation 3:31 Start cutting 7:30 Tree #1 cleanup and stump 14:29 Merch store! 15:18 Poison ivy 16:04 Leaner 20:28 Dead tree #2 23:24 Trees #3 & 4 27:35 Outro 29:15 BlooperBrush Axe Restored With Melted Aluminum CansFarmCraft1012023-02-10 | Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using dkng.co/farmcraft or through my promo code FARMCRAFT I have an old brush axe with a broken handle. Rather than just making a regular wooden handle, I decide to triple my work by melting aluminum cans and casting a new aluminum handle. Will it work?
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0:00 Intro 0:57 Disassembly 1:37 Making pattern 8:51 Draftkings 10:06 Melting cans into ingots 19:49 Cleaning axe head 20:14 Mold preparation 29:38 Melting ingots 32:59 Pouring 34:25 Opening mold 36:34 Finishing handle 40:13 Mount axe head 43:25 Sharpening 44:23 Testing it out
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0:00 Intro 2:57 Surfshark integration 4:38 Remove tracks 6:10 Remove Idlers and adjusters 8:04 Tear down adjusters 15:29 Rebuild adjusters 24:26 Reassemble and new track 28:15 Reinstall tracks 32:32 tension tracks 34:06 Fix dishwasher 35:43 Self critique 39:29 Let's get to workI Fix This Nissan Rogue And Give It Away.FarmCraft1012023-01-27 | This Nissan Rogue was donated to me, but it needed a new transmission which is a BIG JOB! I decided that it would be cool to fix it and give it to a person graduating high school that could use a hand getting started in life. I appealed to my AWESOME audience to help me pay for the parts, and you guys donated WAY MORE than I was expecting. Thank you!! So I bought the parts, fixed everything up, and found a deserving winner of this car. I'm humbled and honored to be able to do this, made possible by my patrons and so many people who made one time contributions to the cause. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!
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For those wondering, McClinch is just the name of a company that owned the lift in the past. McClung is the name of a mechanic who I turn to to bounce ideas off of, and he has given me lots of advice on fixing this lift. We have joked that it should say McClung instead of McClinch because of all the help he has given me. Thanks Mr. McClung!
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0:00 Intro 1:26 Lift stuck 2:16 Disconnecting motor 2:48 Unstuck 3:53 Water temp gauge 9:41 Make adapter 13:40 Install new sensor 19:23 Bon fire 20:13 Install brake assembly 23:50 Change hub gear oil 26:09 Fight with a stubborn plug 29:44 Testing the 4WD 31:34 Boom teardown discussion 35:31 OutroBoom Lift Engine Repair. Can I Finally Fix It??? JLG 80HX. Ford LRG-425 engine.FarmCraft1012023-01-13 | This old Ford engine has really put up a fight. Can I finally get it running properly? I review what I've done to it already, then we check the compression, fix some wires, put on a manual choke, try several cold starts, check for vacuum leaks, take care of some cows, and finally install a manual choke cable kit. Is it fixed? But there is more work yet to be done...
Regarding disassembly of the boom, I should have explained more. All commercially used lifts have to get an OSHA inspection annually, and that inspection requires a boom teardown within the last 2 years. So every lift on every jobsite and every rental place has had the boom serviced within 2 years. JLG recommends servicing the lift if the machine is left sitting for longer than 6 months, for what that's worth. Not sure sitting idle would really warrant a teardown, but the last inspection this machine had was 2009. That last boom teardown may have been 2007, so 14-16 years ago. And the boom isn't working properly: it won't fully extend and retract properly as shown in a previous video. Finally, the telescope cylinder in the boom does weep a small amount of oil. It's just a matter of time before this will need to be done, I'd rather do it now and have it safe for all the upcoming jobs rather than wondering the whole time and then doing it. 🤷♂️
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0:00 Intro 2:02 Fix wires 3:28 Check compression 5:35 Cold start, choke problem? 7:40 Carb teardown 11:25 Cold start with manual choke 13:32 Moving cows 18:04 Cold start with no choke 19:53 Smoke test 22:40 Cows 23:43 Running great 24:21 VERY cold start 25:15 Manual choke cable install 30:45 Fixed. What's next? 35:06 Outro.Fixing a Nissan Rogue Transmission So I Can Give It Away. GOAL MET!FarmCraft1012022-12-30 | I'm working on this 2010 Nissan Rogue that needs a new transmission. It has a CVT (continuously variable transmission) which are very unique and really cool engineering. I have to disassemble most of the front end of this car to get the transmission out, which I then tear apart so we can see what's wrong with it. Once I get enough money to buy the parts, I'm going to put all this back together and then give it to a graduating high school student who needs it.
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Want to send me a postcard? Farmcraft101 PO box 199 Dillwyn, VA 23936Emergency Standby Generator Install, DIY Start to Finish. Generac 24kW Backup Generator.FarmCraft1012022-12-22 | This is a somewhat complicated install compared to a typical single home installation. I am powering 2 buildings which requires 2 transfer switches, I have 400 amp service instead of the typical 200 amp, and I have to provide controls for my solar array to avoid conflicts with the generator. Many systems would have built in functionality to work with a generator, but some will not, so figuring out how to deal with that took some time. Not too bad in the end, and we got it done. I try to go through all the details along the way to show another DIY'er how to do it as well.
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00:00 intro. 1:26 Place generator. 3:36 Wiring day begins 4:33 Power disconnected. 5:53 Power pole explained. 7:35 My existing setup and plan. 10:00 Remove existing disconnect. 11:14 Install first transfer switch. 15:02 Working on second transfer switch. 16:36 Wiring generator. 18:34 Finish main wiring. 21:18 Cow interlude. 23:21 Ground wire problem solved. 24:41 Recap/review/explanation. 28:34 Turn power back on, demonstrate transfer switch. 29:46 Control system for solar array. 40:14 Start and test generator. 44:47 Contactors explained & could be better. 48:32 Generator done 49:05 What happened to my battery backup? 52:12 Outro.My Boom Lift Broke Again! Fixing It & Then Doing a CRITICAL Job With It.FarmCraft1012022-12-16 | I have had to do a LOT of work on this machine since I bought it. I got it for a great price, but it's not seeming all that great now considering the time and money I've put in. It's never really run correctly, and I tackle that with many problems along the way. I clean the carburetor with an ultrasonic cleaner, adjust the carburetor, work on the telescoping chain and the boom, replace the coil and plug wires, replace the PCV valve, replace the crank sensor, the thermostat, the water pump, the coolant, the alternator. Phew! And there's more work yet to be done. IT NEVER ENDS! Good that I love fixing things! ;-). Oh, and then I do a VERY IMPORTANT job with it.
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Music: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlmen, by DJ Williams, from the youtube audio library. (Title is misspelled in the library)Installing a 2-Post Vehicle Lift And Other Big Shop Improvements.FarmCraft1012022-12-09 | I start building roll-up tarps that easily enclose the space, like giant canvas roman shades. Next I run compressed air lines using Pex. Then the big upgrade, a car lift. When hooking up the power to the lift I also tap off a 120V outlet. Finally I add some brackets to reinforce the attachment of the roof to the building and do some siding work finishing off the addition. Nice to get another job totally done! How many things aren't going anywhere? 8. Exactly 8.
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00:00 Intro 0:30 Roll-up tarps 8:12 Compressor line with pex 13:44 Grazing cattle 15:11 Install auto lift 28:47 Wiring an electric circuit 37:55 Test and finish lift 46:56 Reinforcing and finishing the addition, FINALLY. 52:15 OuttroThis Is What A $40,000 Porch Restoration Looks Like.FarmCraft1012022-11-25 | Great deals on the Mango powerstation below. I've been working on this one for over a year. Huge job, but quite rewarding in the end. I set up temporary supports, tear out the old porch including the brick piers. I then dig holes and pour new concrete footings. New brick piers are laid, and new treated wood framing is constructed. I top that off with a shop made white oak tongue and groove floor, and paint it with linseed oil paint. Then lots of custom woodworking to make bases for the columns, and repair rotten areas. I put the weight back on the columns, remove the temporary supports, and then finish up with painting, caulking, replacing the stairs and making some big round-over molding. Phew! My total cost was about $3200. Saved a lot of money, spent a LOT OF HOURS! ;-)
Want to send me a postcard? Farmcraft101 PO box 199 Dillwyn, VA 23936Mini Excavator VS Massive Stump. Is It Even Possible?FarmCraft1012022-11-18 | Is it even possible to dig this huge stump with my machine? This is a 200 year old beech stump. I took down the tree in my last video, and now it's time to tackle this beast.
Common questions: Why didn't I turn the bucket around? I didn't think I would be able to dig under far enough, but I wish I had tried it. Next time! Why didn't I bury the stump? As it rots, it would have caused a sinkhole in the yard. Why didn't I blow up it? I have to admit, that would have been awesome, but being so close to my house maybe not the best idea. I know it can be done safely, but I have zero experience with that. Why didn't I burn it? I've done that before. I wanted to try digging it. I knew it would be a challenge but I thought I could manage.
Want to send me a post card? Farmcraft101 PO box 199 Dillwyn, VA 23936The Biggest Tree Ive Ever FelledFarmCraft1012022-11-11 | I hope it comes across in the video just how big this old guy was. I hate to cut it down, but it had to be done.
Want to send me a post card? Farmcraft101 PO box 199 Dillwyn, VA 23936Jumping out of a Boom Lift. JLG 80HX LiftFarmCraft1012022-11-04 | Why buy a lift? THIS IS WHY!
Some folks think the rappelling incident was staged. I assure you, that happened. Some of the video footage was recreated, but I presented it exactly as it happened. I really did get stranded, I really was alone, and I really did have a rope with me, and it really was the first time I had brought a rope with me.
Why did I need to be up in the lift to get drone footage? I should have explained better. Of course I can get drone footage standing on the ground. I wanted footage of me up high in the lift. Mainly I was looking to get a cool thumbnail.
Want to send me a post card? Farmcraft101 PO box 199 Dillwyn, VA 23936The WORST Part of My Excavator Broke. Advanced Hydraulic Repair Yanmar Vio-50.FarmCraft1012022-10-28 | My excavator blade cylinder is drifting. There are several possible causes. What did mine turn out to be? The most difficult one, of course! The swivel joint, also call a rotary manifold or rotary union. I'd say this is the coolest hydraulic component I've ever seen.
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00:00 Intro 0:39 Testing blade cylinder 5:12 Cylinder test explained 8:12 Re-install blade cylinder 8:37 Hydraulic system explained 11:16 Look at hydraulic components on the excavator 12:51 Testing control cable 14:09 How to test swivel joint 14:39 Testing swivel joint 17:09 Remove swivel joint 24:34 Coyotes! 27:37 Rebuild swivel joint 36:30 Re-install swivel joint 37:02 Confirming repair 38:26 Using excavator! 41:38 Hydraulics on other equipment 44:55 OutroBrokeass Blacksmith Turns Clutch Bearing Into An Uglyass KnifeFarmCraft1012022-10-14 | I recently replaced the throwout bearing on my truck, and rather than throwing it out (sorry, lame pun), I made a knife out of it. I include an idiot's guide to metallurgy, for us idiots.
Want to send me a post card? Farmcraft101 PO box 199 Dillwyn, VA 23936Dump Truck Repair: Clutch, Rear Main & Transmission SealsFarmCraft1012022-10-07 | Big truck. Big job. BIG thank you to all the folks who helped me put this one together! You know who you are... I'm going to go take a nap.
Want to send me a postcard? Farmcraft101 PO box 199 Dillwyn, VA 23936Excavator repair: No Power, Stalling, Fuel tank and Filters. Yanmar ViO-50FarmCraft1012022-09-30 | My Yanmar has a problem where it loses power and then stalls. It's worse the higher the throttle is set. I've tried running it with the fuel cap off and that made no difference. Changing the inline fuel filter helps for a while, but then it happens again. What can I do to fix this thing?
Addressing some questions: Why not use rust remover? Haven't heard of that before, and won't it just rust again? I didn't want to experiment only to find that I somehow made the problem worse. Are all rust removers compatible with diesel?
Magnets? Would certainly help, and I may do that if I continue to have problems. But they would require cleaning periodically. Would have to remove the side panel, and then the sending unit every time to clean. I could put a magnet on the side of the filters. I've never tried that before.
Why didn't I put the second tee in the other orientation so both filters have a 90 degree turn, equalizing the bias? Because I'm an idiot, that's why. I should have thought of that, and will do so. ;-)
What about electrolysis? Never thought of it. Cool idea, but it would also just rust again.
But you didn't really fix it. True, but that's the nature of owning and running machinery. You have to pick your battles, and choose where your time is best spent. To really fix this, I would have to remove the fuel tank and apply a tank lining product that should be a permanent fix. If it continues to plague me, I will probably do this at some point. But it would be many hours of work just to get that tank off.
Were those really sparks? Apparently some people think it was just light reflection. I don't think so myself, but I guess it's possible. I tried it twice more to see if I could repeat it and with the same camera and light setup, I didn't see the same result. I filmed sparks before, and that's exactly what they look like in freeze frame.
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How do I weigh something that is much heavier than the maximum of my scale?Dump Truck Repair: Clutch, Transmission, and Near Disaster. (part 1/2)FarmCraft1012022-09-23 | The old truck needs a new clutch, and it's not going easy for me! No thanks to Harbor Freight's transmission jack. Or should I say Hazard Fraught? Vevor's air jack worked well at least! I'm honestly impressed with it, especially since it only costs $135 with free shipping right now. #vevor #airjack.
UPDATE: At this point, I _THINK_ I have all the parts on the way. I actually found the throwout bearing, with the collar and everything. The clutch arrived, but it was the wrong size. I'm pretty sure I located the right one and it should be headed my way on Monday. The rear main seal I got was not in spec, so I have another one on order. Other than that, I should have everything.
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Want to send me a post card? Farmcraft101 PO box 199 Dillwyn, VA 23936A Difficult Generator Repair.FarmCraft1012022-09-09 | This little generator decided to fight with me in just about every way possible while fixing it. Ok, it wasn't that bad, but she didn't make it easy!
Want to send me a post card? Farmcraft101 PO box 199 Dillwyn, VA 23936Repairing a Pressure Washer, Pole Saw, Sledge Hammer, and Other Stuff.FarmCraft1012022-09-02 | Farmer vs: Pressure washer, Stihl pole saw, air powered grease gun, cattle scale readout, and sledge hammer. Let's git-er-done.