Caring for Animals in Cold Weather + How a Differential Works

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Caring for Animals in Cold Weather + How a Differential Works

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Күн бұрын

At -5 degrees Fahrenheit, caring for animals in the cold can be a challenge. Cattle and chickens don't mind the cold too much, but pigs need to be kept dry with bedding for a little insulation from the cold. I'm spending the day indoors as much as possible, and I spend some time working on the Farmall MD. I take apart the differential and explain how differentials work, disassemble the rear axles, and give an update on new parts I'm ordering for the tractor.
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@barb1333 2 жыл бұрын

My husband and I check each day for your videos. We love seeing your farm, the animals, listening to your stories and your jokes. I know nothing about working on tractors, but I enjoy watching those videos too. Thank you for the wonderful entertainment!

@camicri4263 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, me too!

@kck1021 2 жыл бұрын

This is the greatest KZfaq channel ever!! Thank you so much for all the great content!

@trlaird9987 2 жыл бұрын

Never thought l would ever look for a video from a guy taking me on his farm and sharing his life . l cannot tell you how much l have enjoyed every video you have made. You are very easy to listen to and your little family of animals just makes me smile through the entire video. Thank you Pete.. keep them coming..!!

@brandywineblue 2 жыл бұрын

I wish my Dad who was a diesel and automotive mechanic were alive to see your tractor videos. He'd enjoy them ...or maybe sad to wonder what might have been...he and Mom turned down an offer my mother's uncle for our family to come live on his farm as its resident mechanic and farm hands. What a life we might have had, surrounded by his family and many other of my mom's aunts, uncles, and cousins instead of alone in the city.

@joebarbjb6668 2 жыл бұрын

As a boy in the 1950s, I loved those old bearings. We would take the balls bearings out and use them as steelies in our marathon marble games. They were fantastic for trading.

@Flippin_Crazy 2 жыл бұрын

Those little Orange and white piggers are the cutest!

@advisorymink4525 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the smile today Pete

@radmilamiljanic5977 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, those piglets are so funny:)))

@mitchp350 2 жыл бұрын

Watch Squatch 253 all the time, I am subscribed to his channel as well. He does great work as well as you. Yes he is very meticulous in his rebuilds, as you can be at times, but this is the reason, the rebuilds last for years after, and are used, not a show piece. I find everyone has their own ways to do the same tasks, and it all seems to work out in the end. I very much enjoy watching you in the rebuilding stages of your equipment as you show the why, and how of doing something.

@RatdogDRB 2 жыл бұрын

Happy critters, dry critters, well fed critters. They have a good life. Love these repair videos. Since my brain is wired to understand things mechanical, I've always enjoyed taking things apart to see how they work. It helps when time to diagnose the source of noises too. Especially love the simplicity of the old stuff.

@paralyzedlife8763 2 жыл бұрын

Just like you my brain is wired to anything mechanical. Restorations, engine rebuilds, anything of that sort

@phoenixrising3219 2 жыл бұрын

It is beyond cold 🥶 I work overnights so I endure the coldest part of the day. Walked outside to discover it was 24•F and wanted to jump for joy because it felt like a heat wave! Stay safe during the storm, we are supposed to have rain behind the snow.

@kevinschroeder3889 2 жыл бұрын

I live in southern MN and we got 8.5 inches of snow on Friday the 14th. Probably the same storm just moving your way. Squatch is so meticulous, that when someone has worked on something of his before and they did a hack job, he gets a twitch in his eye. Just ask him, he'll tell ya. He's a great professional wrench. Highly recommend his channel.

@robertgoth5570 2 жыл бұрын

What you say is true. I have talked to him several times at the nowthen threshing show

@donnaparrish7638 2 жыл бұрын

The cows and pigs all look like they’re doing great! We finally got some snow here in Oklahoma. Not much but any is better than none. I probably wouldn’t think that if I had to work out in it. That’s great that winter market was good! I’m glad Hilarie bundled up! Thanks for sharing Pete!

@brandywineblue 2 жыл бұрын

Lol you did a thorough job explaining the details of the differential... I was laughing thinking of Marisa Tomei explaining posi traction as "everyone stuck in the mud in Mississippi knows, one wheel spins, the other does nuthin."

@frankrizzo3915 2 жыл бұрын

Stay warm Pete

@jackkilgannon1644 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work Pete and Hilary! Have a great day everybody 👊🏼

@jeffreyshier9021 2 жыл бұрын

To say Squatch253 is thorough, is a gross understatement, but some how satisfying. 😱

@Cinder2008 2 жыл бұрын

Good recommendation! Not only is he a meticulous mechanic, he has some good values. I don’t subscribe to channels where I would have to apologize to others in the room if the audio is overheard. Toby is much like Pete.

@kirkwilson10 2 жыл бұрын

I have a grandson watching this to learn about differentials. Differentials that will make his Lego kits that he wants to market much more desirable. Believe.It.Or. Not. I told you that y'all would touch years you'll never see.

@notacyborg 2 жыл бұрын

Those new piglets got big quick.

@DJBoise 2 жыл бұрын

Keep warm.

@jimdandy6862 2 жыл бұрын

Squatch is who turned me on to your channel. I agree Squatch and Senior are quite talented in the equipment refurbishing game. I have enjoyed both of your channels and appreciate the extra time and effort when documenting projects. Stay safe and warm. God Bless.

@t.diddle7998 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so soothing for me. When life is a little much, I watch one of these vids, and I feel all Chilly Willy.

@sgrvtl7183 2 жыл бұрын

Cute, funny piglets snuggled in the hay😊

@anthonysmith3187 2 жыл бұрын

Hay Pete, I just want to say thank you for your Knowledge on how to restore tractors . you should make A video series on how to restore stuff you can make a lot of money selling online.

@marksmall7790 2 жыл бұрын

Makes you appreciate whoever invented things like the differential and other technology. To have a dream and be able to create it are amazing accomplishments and works of art.

@StinkyPony34 2 жыл бұрын

You do a great job explaining things!

@TomSmith-me7ph 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@brycewiborg8095 2 жыл бұрын

I remember the differential for Dad's M, and H out in our garage next to a potbelly stove. You are correct. It's not complicated with a basic grasp of physics. A very good mechanic I knew wasn't literate. I think I've mentioned that we fed small numbers of hogs as a hobby. Minnesota has a similar climate. We usually had a excess of oat straw so we would build a framework of 6 inch by 12 foot tree limbs. Perhaps 10 by 10 will 3 foot clearance. We then covered the structure with 8 foot of straw. The entrance would face south. There was still slow growth in the winter, but not as bad as a wood frame building. I enjoy seeing you do similar things. Thanks Pete.

@cccm60 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pete from Connecticut. I love seeing your animals and how your family takes so much care and pride in them. I enjoyed your videos on the summer market and would love to see how the winter market is set up too.

@mrstubb6253 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Hi Howareya Pete & Hillary!!!! Just want to say Thank you for showing us Midwesterners how you do it in New York! Always like to watch your progress on the tractors & things and surely happy with the way you 2 care for your animals. My wife & I can see by the way your Cows Pigs & Chickens react to your voices. I Also want to thank you for mentioning 1 of our friend & club member Squatch 253. You're correct when you say he's meticulous with his restorations. He & his father have been a Wealth of information for our club members. Sure wish you could find time to come to Minnesota for our threshing show at Nowthen Mn. I'm sure you'd have a Real good time with our club & everyone at the show. Be well Be happy & Be healthy!!!

@wd9dau 2 жыл бұрын

In my family the first sign is being able to hide your own Easter eggs! And meeting new people every day. With me it’s wearing my sunglasses inside and think I’m going blind.

@Dan-qy1rg 2 жыл бұрын

You got me Pete, on the which way the axle drives out of the housing, I was saying it several times when I thought, "yeah he's kidding, he knows". Good job on the thorough explanation on tear down and step by step working of the differentials. Thanks for sharing and you have a fantastic week.

@joisdaname 2 жыл бұрын

Not “Little sausages” this guy is hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@1crazynordlander Жыл бұрын

I was able to meet Squatch253 this past weekend in Jordan MN. Great mechanical technician and all around good guy. I went back and started watching all of his videos like I am doing with your channel. I hope you two get together someday at one of the shows across America. I was fortunate to check two items off my bucket list this summer. Meeting Squatch253 at the Scott-Carver Threshers show and You at Red Power Roundup. Now I can croak in peace.

@herbhouston5378 2 жыл бұрын

I wasn't concerned with the cattle and since the little ones have the heat lamps, they'll be fine too. Looks like you're movin' right along with the MD. Great old tractors. I hope Hillary had a great day at the market and I'm glad it's inside! Seems like only yesterday you were there in warm weather and sunshine.

@SteffanRhoads 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you getting down to an empty case. Rebuilding from the ground up and replacing what is needed is a great example. Thank you

@carlthor91 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, Squatch is ~980 miles directly South of me. He is a Ford mechanic, as a day job, and an awesome antique Caterpillar, mostly, rebuilder/mechanic, in his spare time. Best wishes from the far North.

@susicreamcheese 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Explaining the differential, heard that word so many times never understood what it did

@rancancookcanoy9768 2 жыл бұрын

Pete, have a great rest of your Sunday. Enjoy your videos.

@annwitzel9630 2 жыл бұрын

Just a few acres farm , what happened to the cool and neat banjo intro ? it goes along very well with all aspects of farm life . Love the little pigs , so cute but worry about them staying warm when it is so cold .

@mrcutestuff 2 жыл бұрын

Always love your jokes! Haha! Of course your overall videos, Hill, and the farm, too

@thebhn 2 жыл бұрын

My son said "you can't grow hot dogs" and my husband said "of course you can" and I said "I even have the perfect video for you." I showed him your thumbnail and said, "Look! Hot dog seeds!" :D Love that you call them little sausages.

@tombaert2712 2 жыл бұрын

We enjoy your uploads , everytime, we follow your channel already 2 years now, we looking everything forward to your next story. greetings from a Belgium Europe farmer!

@darylullman7083 2 жыл бұрын

Love it when a favorite mentions another favorite on their channel. I was going to say you weren't as meticulous as Squatch but I think the results will be the same.

@thegracklepeck 2 жыл бұрын

Do I work on farm equipment? No. Do I still enjoy watching you take things apart and telling us all about them while you fix them? Yes. I'm a simple woman, Pete posts a video and I click and watch!

@bobkids009 2 жыл бұрын

Pete....you are indeed a "Jack of all trades" ...... from farming to automotive engineering at your fingertips......! well done....!

@swamprat69er 2 жыл бұрын

Your explanation is as clear as mud.

@cindyboard7816 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your farm, home and lifestyle with us!!! You guys stay safe and stay warm!!! Best wishes from Kentucky!!!

@patriciabeyer7824 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning. The animals look happy. It's great the market is going well. You sure enjoy taking tractors apart! Be blessed.

@tomjones8209 2 жыл бұрын

You and Squatch 253 are my most favorite KZfaq guys !

@davidcolman6070 2 жыл бұрын

Was watching Squach just before watching your channel. Enjoy them both.

@fransmthombeni4347 2 жыл бұрын

Great educational content…🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🇿🇦

@jeannedigennaro6484 2 жыл бұрын

Glad your farmers market days are going well.

@davidfuller8304 2 жыл бұрын

Very best, very best way to take care of your animals in the winter time. When I was a kid there was a couple of Belgian bachelor farmers. These brothers live just down the road from us. On the neighboring farm. When the weather got really cold and snowy they'd bring the critters inside the house with them Thinking of that over the winners as I grew older I realized the key was being bachelors. LOL But I was thinking, Pete. You might try the little sausages and see how that goes over.

@ingeborgm6147 2 жыл бұрын

You explained the 'differential' perfectly and I closely looked at the pictures, stopped the video to make sure i got it and when you were done, I understood nothing,, have no idea how it works and you may as well have spoken a foreign language to me! Mind you, I watched how you took the entire tractor apart and found it most interesting! Did not bore me at all and I will watch again when you reassemble the thousand of pieces until it looks like your tractor once again. I can knit, sew, crochet and paint; I studied art. and speak more than one language, but anything complicated mechanical or electric hits the wall in front of my brain. Let's face it; there is something missing! :)

@tanyajenkins919 2 жыл бұрын

Pete I really enjoyed you explaining how the rear ends function very interesting to me . I have a Minneapolis Moline I wish I could find someone to love it and rebuild it . It's a beautiful ole tractor my late husband had big plans for restoration to the old tractor. But then never happened so I have a nice old Moline I need to find it a good new home . Nice joke lol Hi to Hillary and your family. Hope Hilary has a great day at the farmers market. Happy restoration .

@SODAK2276 2 жыл бұрын

Explanation was very good. Love to see that tractor getting a new lease on life!

@jorinpotts1318 2 жыл бұрын

Wished I had a awesome family like this.

@freeplayfrank7736 2 жыл бұрын

We didn't fare so well with the cold, lost a few goats, couldn't get high enough guality feed in time. Heritage hogs do okay in the cold, we just had a heat lamp for the piglets. Yeah those big bearings are expensive and hard to get. I reused as many as I could too, couldn,t get the dust shields in Canada though. I like Squatch,s channel too. I gave you a shoutout on my baby goats and tragedy video a while back. Thanks Pete, take care

@douglasbruce1713 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@FuturepumpLtd 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love to see how different farmers provide for their animals and how to help them through the cold seasons.

@margaretcurry8414 2 жыл бұрын

You amaze me on being a Tractor Mechanic how in the world did you ever learn to do all that you do, and previously restored a home, run a farm, previously own/run a company and work on clocks.

@judyboyd3067 2 жыл бұрын

Love you and family and all animals!! Thank you for videos!

@windetrails 2 жыл бұрын

A perfect day to stay in the shop and work on the tractor. It's been cold in Idaho, down to -3 a couple of days, but today it's a warm 25 degrees and foggy. I think I'll stay indoors and watch KZfaq videos. You're making good progress with the tractor, and looking forward to the end results. It should be better than new.

@ThatBritishHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I love the animals. So impressive about the cows and how they stay warm I never knew that 😊

@angelasheppard7197 2 жыл бұрын

My husband Mark says I'm addicted to your videos.😅

@MillerFamilyFarms 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Pete normally with our tractors when one tire starts spinning we press that brake so that the other tire has more power to it. Great explanation on how a differential works

@suedobson2154 2 жыл бұрын

i love watching your videos! so glad i found your channel! i check daily for new videos, and rewatch quite a few. it is amazing, but i watched one of your first videos, the difference in your pasture grass is nothing short of amazing. you may not notice, but it jumped at me off the TV screen. you have done a wonderful job with your farm. Here's hoping one of the children catches your love of the farm and carries on the tradition!

@azimus1776 2 жыл бұрын

Fire may have been the gift of the gods, but the impact wrench was a gift from God Almighty.

@brandonburdette7895 2 жыл бұрын

You deserve way more subscribers than what you have Pete everyone like and subscribed to Pete's channel!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@pleasantacreshomestead1037 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always Pete. I cannot wait to see the clean parts. Try not to freeze with those windows open.

@darkiee69 2 жыл бұрын

But that torque tube in a barrel with water and sodium hydroxide (I think that's the right term in English. It's lye basically) It'll take everything off in a week or two.

@josephclark7163 2 жыл бұрын

Time lapse of the cleaning is interesting.

@kippen64 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't imagine living in an area that cold.

@scrotiemcboogerballs1981 2 жыл бұрын

Great video buddy thanks for sharing

@beirnefarm8988 2 жыл бұрын

Pete, regarding the impact I found the more you use it, the more you’ll use it😁

@wendyhorn8376 2 жыл бұрын

I've forgotten how I came upon your channel, but I'm so glad I did! 😊 I truly enjoy watching and learning from everything you share with your audience. You are such genuinely kind folks and your content is refreshing. Many years ago I helped my ex rebuild a 1952 Willys pickup and really enjoyed it. Watching your videos on this old tractor reminds me of those good times. I can almost smell the grease and parts cleaner! Anxiously waiting for more! From Nevada County, CA - Happy 2022!

@brandonburdette7895 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Pete i really like the restoration videos and your farm animal videos as well thanks for all you do for the world to see found your channel a little while back and i watch it more than any other farm channel now you do great work thanks Pete from Brandon from south carolina

@MOzarkMike 2 жыл бұрын

If you don't have a locking differential, but you have split brakes (independent brake on each rear wheel) you can brake the slipping wheel and move torque back to the axle and wheel that has traction, so you really don't need a locking differential all that much.

@Flowing23 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete,. When are your cows due to have their calves. Would love to see the winter market operation. The pigs look very cozy.

@JustaFewAcresFarm 2 жыл бұрын

Calves are due in May!

@barryluther6811 2 жыл бұрын

I truly LOVE all of your videos!! I'm from a small town in NC with a bunch of farmer's and farms. I was raised on 48 acres myself and we raised all the animals that you do except for cows. We lived in an ancient old house that was built in the early 1800's that we had to repair and rebuild. You make every single video so interesting that I can't stop watching. I'm a 911 Dispatcher for our county and in between our 911 calls I'm watching your videos and have gotten my co-workers watching with me! Thank you for what you do!!

@JustaFewAcresFarm 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barry!

@joehovanec1985 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pete from South Carolina. We have that snowstorm now, but we are in the process of sending it up to you. Keep an open for it. You went and got an electric impact, instead of a CP 6500. A CP6500 will outlast any electric impact. Battery powered tools are ok when new, but just keep deteriorating with time. I enjoy your videos and Squashes. He and his father are very good. I know of non-better.

@kenmontgomery287 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just west of Albany NY. I use Troy bearing distributors in Troy NY. Awesome folks. Give them a call if need them. God bless

@jamesmorrison1884 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Pete they are built to last such a heavy axle. Have a great day

@jdublu755 2 жыл бұрын

Snowstorm coming. I can hear that super A running already!

@tommcmillan3143 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete! Great episode! We had the snow storm pass through VA and it was nice to get the tractor out to plow:)

@jakefrechette3224 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us through these incredible videos.

@waltermattson1730 2 жыл бұрын

Squatch253 does have a great channel. Yours is good too.

@goldysmith6953 Жыл бұрын

I just perfectly explain Pete you did a great job

@jamesdalbec1527 Жыл бұрын

GOOD SHOW!!!!!

@Heikki70 2 жыл бұрын

3:15 Just a reminder... running water doesn't freeze. It might be cheaper with the water pump rather than heater.

@ralphmelchert2315 2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to watching each of your great videos! As long as you are rebuilding the MD, may I suggest adding a pair of fenders. The fenders for the Farmalls of this vintage may not be very functional, but I like seeing tractors restored to their original condition. A pair of fenders would make the MD look original and would be a good finishing touch to the restoration, in my opinion.

@giannisiosifidis3521 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy watching your videos I also love your animals and your old tractors

@somethingabouttractors241 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff as always. I also think squatch253 is the gold standard.

@generalgus 2 жыл бұрын

In the movie “My Cousin Vinny”, there is a great reference to the differential, referring to traction. “If you’ve ever been stuck in the Alabama mud, you know; one wheel spins and the other does nothing.” LOL👍🏻

@mrstubb6253 2 жыл бұрын

Unless it's a Pontiac Tempest which has a limited slip differential. 😀

@cyrilhudak4568 2 жыл бұрын

Tractors have individual brakes to the drives. If you touch the brake to the spinning side, power is transmitted to the other side.

@YeshuaisYahwah 2 жыл бұрын

Winter animals are more prone to cold then tropical animals.and plus where always prepared for cold nights.

@neda2820 2 жыл бұрын

Too bad you don’t have a parts washer like my brother-in-law has a this shop. He started with two or three bays a d now he has at least 20. He may even have two parts washers. He let my dad use them when he had a bunch to clean. He’s a super guy and lucky to have him in the family.