I Fixed The CHEAPEST Polaris Ranger and Put It To The Test

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I Fixed The CHEAPEST Polaris Ranger and Put It To The Test

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Жыл бұрын

I fix up my Polaris Rangers 4x4 system and put the machine to work. #Polaris, #Work,
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@staygold902 Жыл бұрын

Gotta learn those pinch points on the saw. Nothing worse than getting a saw stuck. When it's leaning on something you gotta come from the underside

@M.TTT. Жыл бұрын

he should get some chainsaw chaps as well, all it takes is one moment of not thinking enough.

@ryy597 Жыл бұрын

You always cut compression side first, than come on the other side. Ive followed that rule and ive rarely ever got pinched.

@StefanMailey Жыл бұрын

I love these longer videos. Nothing like chilling by my woodstove. Enjoying a coffee and watching your content!

@Stergos69 Жыл бұрын

Not sure if you know but the front guard on chain saw moved back & forward to lock the blade, should start it in locked position to avoid getting cut, can also lock it while working so you can keep it running :)

@leebenson4874 Жыл бұрын

@Savannah Grace Has a break! People should take a class on operating a chain saw first. Seen a lot of hurt people in my 23 years as an arborist.

@M.TTT. Жыл бұрын

@@leebenson4874 and get chaps - chainsaws and angle grinders are such dangerous tools to just go out and use without watching a video or being taught first.

@brooksmorrow Жыл бұрын

Locking Dif in the rear will massively help and the idle on the chainsaw is high - saw blade shouldn't move at idle. Excellent job bringing the ranger back to life, enjoy watching your channel!👍

@Markam248 Жыл бұрын

You can use the length of the bar to make your cuts a more consistent length. Also check the brake it should stop the chain from spinning. Saw may need a replacement chain clutch. That is a great price for that saw.

@rcclassiccrawlers4368 Жыл бұрын

It appears that you got a good deal after all. I had some doubts in the beginning. If I were you I would use that Ranger to pack down the snow where you want to end up plowing. Cause once it’s packed down and refreezes you should be able to plow without the plow digging into the ground or whatever. I do the same thing on my gravel driveway for the first 2 - 4 inches of snow.

@DIRTVLOG Жыл бұрын

Man you got lucky pulling that out! I have spent hours in the same situation! Love the video

@Jonesec1 Жыл бұрын

you can buy a 2 inch lift kit for the front on amazon really cheap which improves the look

@jplav2952 Жыл бұрын

What a waste of time that be

@markhensley9378 Жыл бұрын

Great job on the repairs. Looked a little daunting to start with but it was a lot easier than I thought. Happy new year to you and your family.

@tinytank3915 Жыл бұрын

The chainsaw sounds lean on the low "L" side adjust it out a quarter to a half a turn that will bring the idle down and better trigger response and the high "H" needs to go in maybe a quarter turn where it's so cold out it needs a little less fuel during winter! Great buy though for 75$! And I'd go ahead and buy a new bar and chain for it you'll notice a major difference I'd recommend an Oregon bar and chain combo you can get them fairly cheap on Amazon make sure to never run it dry on bar oil and never run your chain into the dirt and it will last for a long time!

@Muddjones Жыл бұрын

It was not running right I could tell by the sound wasn’t quite right

@Muddjones Жыл бұрын

Air filter probably just needs cleaning

@adamflom4037 Жыл бұрын

Actually chainsaws need more fuel in the cold because air is more dense.

@garysgarage3669 Жыл бұрын

A little grease or never-cease on the axle spline going into the hub might make changing it again in the future a lot easier.

@renkemam Жыл бұрын

On BMW motorcycles we use Staburags grease on the splines. Never comes off. Honda has also grease like, Molykote? Last forever!

@nickbowley614 Жыл бұрын

You should get a spreader for the back of your ranger, sand/salt your driveway, and spread seed/ fertilizer on ur lawn and property. Maybe put some screw in studs/ machine screws with flatout in your tires.

@That1E_K1129 Жыл бұрын

Vinny's just a here for the moment type of guy 😂

@ashleyhempstead9587 Жыл бұрын

Love that little guy 😊

@dougw585 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great content this year! Actually learned a few things. Can't wait for 23!! Happy New Year to you and the fam!

@aarongrabowski3775 Жыл бұрын

You should make sure the bar oiler is working. Those things are known for going bad in those saws alot.

@haroldwonder446 Жыл бұрын

Not sure if this hint was mentioned earlier by viewers but I would keep an eye on the shaft seal near where you welded the nut onto the shaft, it may have melted with the welding heat. Just a suggestion.

@aarongrabowski3775 Жыл бұрын

Yeah he should have done the seal while he was in there. The hub bearing sounded a little noisy too.

@M.TTT. Жыл бұрын

yea, thought the same thing. I look at those seals wrong and they leak lol

@haroldwonder446 Жыл бұрын

@@M.TTT. It sucks, been there done that but it is just a bit more labor on your part but do it before the diff is damaged due to lack of lubricant not much in there in the first place. All the best for the New Year.

@M.TTT. Жыл бұрын

@@haroldwonder446 yeah, I've had to do the one on my truck's transfer case twice I think due to lack of experience first time I did it, but its nice having no oil leaks. Happy New Year to you as well.

@ronsteitz4535 Жыл бұрын

Take off bar and chain and run saw to be sure oil pump is working.. You should see oil run out port holes if working.👍

@mitchrd2004 Жыл бұрын

So to get that mig welder to ground you put the lead to the outside of the differential case? If so you need to step back and think about the grounding path that was used and just how bad that is on bearings. Never use a welder by grounding from your weld point to anything that needs to move. Be it a ball joint, hinge, ballbearing, splined shaft and so on.

@MPDano Жыл бұрын

Good job on welding the nut on the broken shaft to remove it. All that heat probably distorted your shaft seal. You can also see it was leaking before too. You were already in there to replace that seal. I have a feeling your going to be removing that axle again.

@vincentjatkoo 9 ай бұрын

Exciting video for us wanna be mechanics who watches to learn. I have a larger atv when I plough and got to say that a heavy duty blade makes all the difference in the world.

@Young937phoenix Жыл бұрын

You should look into the solder seal butt connectors. I use them all the time along with the the water tight wire connectors you can get 2pin or 3, 4, 5 w.e you need off amazon and it works great. It just makes soldering wires and stuff easier and faster than have to get out a solder iron all you need is a lighter and you have a water tight soldered connection without have to put heat shrink on to.. 2 in one process..

@M.TTT. Жыл бұрын

I've always used the crimp ones with heatshrink, but have had some where I didn't crimp enough. Never trusted the solder-seal ones, but have you had any that have been installed for years with no issue?

@scottpearson7759 Жыл бұрын

Howdy neighbor! (Black Creek) Just a little help for ya when soldering... place your iron under the wire and heat the wire. When the temp of the wire is just right, the solder will flow throughout the wire making a solid connection. Heat travels up the wire quickly so you want to be careful not to over do it and possibly damage switches or other electronics. Solder Flux also helps. My kid and I love your vids and can't wait for the new episodes!

@M.TTT. Жыл бұрын

I use flux paste, have my iron around 650-700 farenheit, get a good amount of solder on the tip, and melt it into the wires - always works. Need the proper wide tip though

@sssrp80 Жыл бұрын

As a guy who fixes stuff everyday. Some of the little things you do, drive my OCD crazy. In the end you figure it an and are getting the results you want, so good on you and keep it up. I would say that anytime you can run a connector like a weather pack, it will help you if you ever need to swap it out. I had built a full suspension sand rail and thought I was smart and soldered every connection thinking that there is no was the wiring will ever be an issue. Joke was on me first ride hit a limb and broke my light. Lol time to cut the wires.

@davidbabin387 Жыл бұрын

I've watched other ATV snowplow videos, and I think your vehicle would work better on those plowing job better with some wheel chains put on. Just sayin.....It's a great vehicle, and your repairs makes it an investment, if you look to sell it in the future. Great video, looks like the machine runs flawlessly. Thanks.

@michaeleshbaugh6797 Жыл бұрын

I agree chains will have that thing climbing trees

@markyax1467 Жыл бұрын

I have the same Ranger. It will get stuck in the deep stuff especially with the flat bottom skid plate. You can keep your plow angled and about a foot high so you won’t get hung up in the deep snow. I also learned real fast that you don’t try to drive over a pile you just plowed unless you intended to rotate your tires LOL

@dougheffernan7972 Жыл бұрын

Hi: I enjoy watching your videos. My younger brother was a heavy equipment and forklift mechanic, like you he is very mechanically enclined. My background is forestry, I can tell you haven't used a chainsaw much, I would recommend you get yourself a set of chaps to protect your legs. Don't be afraid to use the front of the bar instead of cutting with the back of the bar. There is a good reference book called "the Cutting edge", which all about the use of a chainsaw, safety and felling trees etc. I noticed you were getting your bar pinched a lot of times, if you start your cut underneath and then finish on top you won't get jammed as much. It has to do with compression and tension.(covered in the cutting edge book). Happy New Year.

@acuraintegrar5 Жыл бұрын

Please take the tailgate apart and adjust the cables so it will open lol, its pretty easy to do

@johnhicks735 Жыл бұрын

Joe man you really should've slid on some heat shrink to cover up those three soldier joint connections to help prevent corrosion after smreaming on A little bit of electric dilute grease over the soldiered joints to keep them sealed in good. You can still do it like they are.,or clip them.& Redo it all. The faster way is leave them on. And add everything to it.

@bigjay6743 Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure you could have also taken the CV axle out of the other side and found something to pound it through I've done that on rear differential before.

@george31380 Жыл бұрын

Thats what I suggest on the first video but hay whatever works. Lol

@M.TTT. Жыл бұрын

less work not to remove other side plus who knows if it would've came out easy or not.

@BUFUmic Жыл бұрын

I bet the driveshaft (axle) would have fitted with just the track rod end (steering joint) removed. It would have saved you having to remove the ball joint. Also, axle stands are easier and safer to work under rather than a jack and bike stand.

@thebrothers4311 Жыл бұрын

Looks like there were some decent deer tracks where the tree fell. Maybe time to pick up hunting @2vintage...

@michaelanthony3816 8 ай бұрын

Hi weld a nut in or on the axillary then use an eyeball to pull it or tap the axel and pull it. Good luck.

@93zr440 Жыл бұрын

Joe long time subscriber love the channel and would like you to keep your limbs. Please watch a video on chainsaw safety. You should have that chain brake engaged whenever moving and never have you upper body and head in the kickback zone. I used to build loghomes, accidents just take a second.

@dhooter Жыл бұрын

Use bug spray like deep woods off to clean those headlight covers. Clears them up better then any of that stuff they sell for it

@ToddMills801 Жыл бұрын

You were making me nervous stumbling around with the saw like that. Get yourself some chaps and a forestry helmet. Great job on the Polaris throw a come along in the back and a toe rope.

@scottnugent4791 6 ай бұрын

Agree 100%. Your chain was far from sharp. Check out some videos on pinch points. Nice job on the Polaris.

@sandmanbub Жыл бұрын

Going by what I saw in your garage, (I couldn't see the saw's chain/blade at idle while you were using it), your chainsaw's carb needs adjustment. It has a high speed, low speed mixture screws and an idle speed screw. Love Stihl chainsaws. I have a Husky, but my son has a Stilhl MS290 Farm Boss. Waiting for a carb diaphragm so I can get it running correctly again. Stihl makes quality equipment. Set your idle low enough that the chain jus stops moving, then go one fourth of a turn further (slower) and you're all set.

@GearHardoffRoad Жыл бұрын

Hey we need the follow up videos of the other quads you are rebuilding

@louisjohnsonjr.4934 Жыл бұрын

Id go ahead and drop the strut and spindle for more access. You'll have to take apart anyway to replace the axle

@earl6969 Жыл бұрын

Vin... Vinny....Vinster We all have somebody that hangs around the shop...but doesn't do much at all. We have a dogo we call "Visa" because he's everywhere you want to be...right in the way. Thanks for a year of growth and community knowledge. Cheers 🥂

@atothez1931 Жыл бұрын

loving the content! will you do a video of all the quads you currently have including the storage unit? i have probably watched every video you have made and im curious to which quads you still have. you should do another video on the street bike 3 wheeler (if you still have it) and make the swing arm better. that thing was awesome!😂

@blackbartbartholomew7122 Жыл бұрын

Joe I’ve been with you and “The Chuckster” for at least 6 years. I’m a devout fan but please get an atv/utv stand/lift and save your back. We need you to keep on entertaining us.

@callmecardo916 Жыл бұрын

Really like the side by side cool you got it running on all 4, I like seeing you doing work on your property. Can't wait for the next one👍🏼👍🏼

@M.TTT. Жыл бұрын

Ooo I hope that seal doesn't leak, I would've replaced it, but might be fine. Came out way easier than I imagined. Happy new year

@Javelina_Poppers Жыл бұрын

Hats off to you for being able to weld in a confined space like that. My fumble fingered backyard shade tree butt would have the whole assembly welded up tight. LOL

@Michael-lx7px Жыл бұрын

If you put grease on the c clip on the axle end they slide in a lot easier.

@chrisbrowne8997 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing the Vinnie dog photo bombing the vid..... really loving the content but one suggestion... parts washer would love to see you clean things a little better when you year down an engine

@jayjudd6518 Жыл бұрын

Ho Lee Chit a lot of manly work got done today. Always interesting. Looking forward to another interesting year in 2023 . Happy New Year everyone .

@droneeaglephotography468 8 ай бұрын

I always turn the castle nut around so you don’t bend one of the castles inward, of course I swing a bigger hammer 😅

@corn0717 Жыл бұрын

I'm not an expert or know it all but I like to use some quality copper anti seize on nuts and bolts. Helps for the removal next time or for the next guy. It really helps for the conditions you face in the great white north! Thanks for the great videos!

@robertthorp1304 Жыл бұрын

Yes! copper slip on all threads when re-assembling.

@alexsbikesandmotors Жыл бұрын

If u lift the jack handle up higher each pump u dont have to pump it so many times lol

@user-oj4wh2xi6l 4 ай бұрын

You also need to brush the snow off the wood so the chain will stay sharper longer.

@MusicSensations1971 Жыл бұрын

Joe get yourself a map gas torch heat that bolt up nice and hot it should come free that's all I use all the time for seized bolts

@why-be-normal7014 Жыл бұрын

Nice job looks great. Good old chainsaw.. wipe the headlights with wd40 it will clear up the plastic

@lonhoschar1943 Жыл бұрын

Heave wet snow may require some weight in the back and a set of chains... Looks like you got yourself a pretty good and handy machine!!

@michaelanthony3816 8 ай бұрын

Tap the axel then use a eyebolt.good luck. Your choice on tap .

@hawkman302 Жыл бұрын

You should upgrade your gas cans the the metal cans. Get rid of that horrible eco nozzle BS. Also, when cutting wood, make the biggest pieces you can while still being able to move it. Then transport it to the destination, then cut it in smaller pieces if needed. This will save your back from having to bend over so much moving all those small pieces.

@Techprep23 Жыл бұрын

While metal cans aka Jerry cans are great. The nozzles are horrible just like the plastic ones. Because thanks to 5 watters walking the US who don't know how a gas can works they have legally made it required to have auto stop leak proof whatever the word of the day is for those. Lucky enough you can get the European nozzles on Amazon.

@hawkman302 Жыл бұрын

@@Techprep23 who said anything about jerry cans? Jerry cans are good for multi can storage or transport. For every day use, get an eagle metal can. They are super easy to use and don’t have any restrictions for the funnel.

@DarrenandMelissa Жыл бұрын

You can also buy the old fashion better working nozzles from Amazon!

@82Beatz Жыл бұрын

Good morning , good video , good job. Looking forward to the next one.

@garynoll700 5 ай бұрын

Isn't there a plastic cover on tail gate that can be removed to adjust latch so you can open tailgate. I would imagine there is metal cables that go to the two latches, they can be adjusted.

@davidhopper1087 Жыл бұрын

bolt 6 inch of old car tyre on the bottom will clean new snow off to black road . love you videos

@TheHighKirk Жыл бұрын

If it's seized use mapp gas, a little heat never hurt any metal.

@hellyeah2299 Жыл бұрын

Get yourself some good ballpeen hammers and it will make everything easier. Claw hammers are for carpentry.

@Oheeeoh Жыл бұрын

I thought you were going to use that dump bed unloading your firewood. Cool machine i'm sure you'll get your money's worth out of it.

@greathornedowl3644 Жыл бұрын

👏Congrats, on having the knowledge and ability to buy something that needs a little work and fixing it up vs having to buy brand new 🤣Moving so fast loading wood you reminded me of myself

@jefferybuchan4235 Жыл бұрын

pro tip keep a water spray bottle handy to put out small fires before they become big fires. lol Do you have a dead blow? I only ask cause it would have been a better hammer choice when putting the axle back in, Just some observations take them for what they are worth.

@helipro2245 Жыл бұрын

Get yourself a set of(4) tire chains…it makes a world of difference 👍🏻

@CodyNagle Жыл бұрын

Awesome job and what a wild year we all had thanks for the great content and happy new year!

@user-oj4wh2xi6l 4 ай бұрын

You need to grease the tip of the bar for the cutting chain.

@wadepederson8457 Жыл бұрын

Silicone spray on plow and chains on the ranger, little tips for thought, and it would help to get your wood before the snow, anyway good luck.

@dustink8180 Жыл бұрын

Under the cover the air filter has a winter and sun put it on the winter side

@amishandy6910 Жыл бұрын

Saw is idling way to fast, chain should stop almost completely when idling if the chain and idle are both properly adjusted. There is usually a regular Idle screw and 2 mixture screws. One is for high speed throttle adjustment and the other is for Idle speed. Factory setting If i remember right is 1.5 turns out. Anyways, love the video's and the content.

@Stick_talk216 Жыл бұрын

Ol joey sling shot you did it again

@Fender_benders_Garage Жыл бұрын

Looks clean.

@beaker2000 Жыл бұрын

Oh jeez, he said "now for the easy part" :)

@rafaelkestafa Жыл бұрын

Oh man I loved the chainsaw bit. There's something so cool about having an engine running in your hands with a meat reaper chain attached to it lol

@anthonysimonhough9691 Жыл бұрын

Great job interesting way of doing the job. Thanks for the movie.

@sc_bass_addict5062 Жыл бұрын

Just a thought, the axle snapped off at the diff, it wasn’t cut off, just saying.

@Rckid28 Жыл бұрын

good tip…Use flux paste to help the solder flow into the wires!

@jplav2952 Жыл бұрын

Really that's normal, ooh good job good job good job you know nothing

@Rckid28 Жыл бұрын

@@jplav2952 obviously you didn’t watch the video… 🖕🏿

@M.TTT. Жыл бұрын

yea after I started using flux paste, I use it everytime, solder practically doesn't flow without it.

@lead5s Жыл бұрын

my chainsaw has a 14 inch bar on it and i found it does anything i want it to in my yard, handiest tool ive ever had.

@dennislesh2374 Жыл бұрын

Have you thought about putting a Snowsport Plow on it? They ride up and down and don't dig into the ground.

@williamdavis922 Жыл бұрын

You should get a bigger impact gun Joe, for those stubborn nuts and bolts, the impacts from the gun loosen those stubborn fasteners like nothing!! And Happy New Year Joe!!!!!

@dennisradle8663 Жыл бұрын

That's the good old heart attack Midwestern snow.

@Day12My Жыл бұрын

Hey have you ever heard of a Bush Hog brand SXS? They only made 1 year. I just bought 2 of them. What really intrigued me was they came with Honda GX660 vtwins in them.

@danielmartin5951 Жыл бұрын

Turned out to be great I think for what u seem to need it for it's perfect they've nice to have tuned in for what evers next

@marinusvermeulen7219 Жыл бұрын

NO locking pin on The crown nut ??

@danielcayengame1042 Жыл бұрын

I just noticed that when you put the high beams on you don’t have that light bar on i guess you crossed the wire’s for high n low the light bar come on when in low beam

@halcampbell1384 Жыл бұрын

You could have plowed much easier when you had the box loaded with wood. Use the added weight to your advantage.

@user-ik4fd9ny4b 8 ай бұрын

I said the same thing right after he said "well I got the wood unloaded let's see how it plows"? I said "you should have kept the wood in there'!

@hvacmangoodman4 Жыл бұрын

Good job buddy! You might want to leave a small load of wood on the back it would help you with traction when plowing snow. PS like the content

@chrisbishop953 Жыл бұрын

Please get a set of ball peen hammers. The claw hammer has driven me crazy since I first started watching. Keep an eye on that seal where you welded. Sometimes the heat distorts them and they leak.

@jcc3999 Жыл бұрын

Missing outside dawg two screw holes in clutch cover is were it goes

@peteraitken6494 Жыл бұрын

Great job joe great machines these you will find yourself using it more often as they are great for a multitude of jobs vinny was well impressed 😂😂 take care mate all the best 🔧🔧🔧👍❤️

@MazichMusic Жыл бұрын

Nice job on the axle repair. That Stihl saw is an oldie, but goodie. Madt to last! I just discovered your channel between the holidays.

@indianapublicland7429 Жыл бұрын

Great job it amazes me the people that buy these and then just trash them and rig them up like that!!!

@kennethewertz9313 9 ай бұрын

the heat from wielding might have helped also.

@Norton-67 9 ай бұрын

When your on the trailer with in when you back off you should have drop your plow down with it not angled and pulled all your snow off your trailer..

@danielparsons3995 Жыл бұрын

Used oil works as bar and chain oil. Good way to get rid of it instead of spending money on giving it to a auto parts store.

@Cantlosewit22s Жыл бұрын

You should grease those bearings. There’s a special tool you need to do it. Forces grease through the middle of the bearing

@taefully Жыл бұрын

Love the content brotha I watch you everyday at work 🦾

@johnhicks735 Жыл бұрын

A big secret to you Joe you could've loaded up one four wheeler in the back of your truck.& Hauled the Polaris on the trailer to.

@frankdodson3534 Жыл бұрын

You got a really good deal on that old stihl saw don't know why thay started making those stupid flipping gas and oil caps on the newer saws I have a 021 would not get rid of it I to got a really good deal on it many years ago. I hope you had a camera person with you somethings you don't go out and do by yourself and operating a saw is one of them no matter how experienced you are things can happen be safe