You will Love the Steiner tractor! But please don't take the pump apart. I was a Steiner tractor dealer for many years and still run a 420 model with many many more hours on it than yours! Any rattling noise is likely from the driveshaft or loose mounting bolts on the pump. The other probable cause is air in the hydraulic fluid. Recheck the oil level in the front gearbox several times because the fluid transfers between the gearboxes and takes quite a while to adjust to where it wants to stay. Also, any time you change the fluid or change the filter, you are supposed to run the hydraulic motors in forward for several minutes with both gearboxes in neutral to work all the air out of the system. Then repeat in reverse. All of this with no load and both gearboxes in neutral. Also you need to make sure you used the correct oil. Special synthetic hydrostatic oil is needed, NOT regular hydraulic oil because regular hydraulic oil will cavitate at the extreme pressures inside the pump and motors and cause foaming of the oil and extreme wear inside the pump and motors. By the way, the Kubota 3 cylinder gas was the most dependable engine ever put on a Steiner tractor! Congrats on finding one!

It does my heart good so see someone go about checking out and repairing equipment in a logical manner! So many of these "will it start" videos are endless beating on an obviously dead horse instead of doing the obvious: Clean the carb, check the spark, ensure a clean fuel supply, use a fresh battery. Then, once you've established that it will run, fix it right! Very impressed!

WOW! 1. The content and delivery of your videos is top notch! 2. You’re an outstanding mechanic! 3. That machine is a BEAST! Way to go man! Looking forward to the rest of the restoration series of this beautiful and interesting piece of machinery. Love your videos man. Keep it up!

Fantastic job on bringing it back to life. You cleaned out all the important stuff but unfortunately nobody can see that. We however know what you have done. Yeah this will be a fantastic machine.

So watched the whole thing now. I find it incredibly and sad that someone bought this machine for a LOT of money and then it was so neglected! Good that you got it running again, it deserve a better faith than fading away on that dump! Regarding the Sundstrand 15, I have heard that they are basically bulletproof so I bet it is the steering orbitrol valve that makes the strange sound. Would be cool to see what this machine could do with a small bucket.

I think the manual fuel pump was a good idea. The Kubota motor in those machines is one of the better ones that they came with. Some of the other gas ones you can't find parts for anymore. Looked at one last year that was in similar shape to yours but didn't have a Kubota so I passed. Great video!

Man I sure love to find me a garden tractor like that

I have been putting stabil in everything these days. I can't believe how much gunk was in that. Good job!

Yesterday my neighbor and I, mostly him, drained and changed the hydro oil in my 430 Max era 2004. I followed a video from Steiger 256, on that process which made is easy! Today I wanted to change the engine oil on the Kubota 3 cyl. and could NOT find the drain plug. My son finally stopped by and located it. I knew we had replaced it with a "quick drain" years ago, but I still couldn't find it. LOL. He reached under, pulled on the small metal tab, turned it 90 degrees over the catch pan and the oil drained out. I strongly recommend using a quick drain for this tractor bcause it's very difficult to access a plug with a wrench or socket. Then I remembered it took 3 qts, but that also very hard to find even in the service manual. I wrote the dates on both filters and the hours with a black Sharpie and sprayed them with clear enamel so they won't was or wear off.

Awesome work Darrell, that is a fine little machine and your patience to ensure a quality restoration shows through in your video. Amazing job, thanks for taking the time to include us in your projects. That Kubota 3 cylinder gasser is a sweet little engine, glad you were able to save it. I am so looking forward to the next installment of you bringing this machine back from the brink. Be well.../B

Great video! I look forward to seeing all of the projects you take on and how well you do them. I really like how you fabricate stuff to make it work. You also do a great job with the camera so we can see exactly what your doing. Cant wait to see part 2!

This machine could not have been cheap when new - it's definitely worth the effort and time you're putting into it.

Just found a new must watch. No rubber gloves, easy to listen to, a five star rating. Top bloke, Andy from New Zealand enjoys your site. Good on you cob

Love the restoration so far, weeks of work concentrated in 1 hour video, very cool. Thanks for sharing your hard work and dedication. Looking forward for part 2 for sure !!! 👍🏻

Very nice job of bringing this back to life. Now you have to refinish it via sanding, priming and painting. It really deserves it... Thumbs Up!

The fabric softer oil jug is the best idea yet, thanks

Much respect for your ability to explain stuff in detail without being boring or coming off as rambling lol! I’m taking notes for my channel!

Hey Darrell, new subscriber here! I really like the way you brought that machine back to life! You mentioned Diesel Creek in this video, and you remind me of the kind of work that Matt does on that channel. I like to see old machines put back to work, so thanks for what you do! That appears to be an awesome machine! I’m going back to look at the rest of your videos and admire your handy work. Looking forward to much more!

I love finding cool stuff in junk yards and restoring them and most of the time keeping and using them. I found a 1985 Yamaha trimoto three wheeler and I have not been able to find a bearing case for it anywhere so I am building an aluminum casting furnace that runs on waste motor oil. I also found a Ransome bobcat 48 inch walk behind or sulky pull mower. My prize was a Miller bobcat Welder sitting in someone's backyard for 20 years. Keep up the great work.

You are very methodical and logical in your troubleshooting. Lot of hard work but it's worth it. Thx for taking us along on your journey.

I REALLY enjoy your videos. Some folks just don't do repair videos well. They skip around or don't show everything but you do and it's great. I have watched a ton of your videos. Subbed. Please keep more coming!

Nice job. Its biggest problem was neglect and weather. No serious rebuilding. Love the little Kubota gas burner. It sounded as good as the little 3 cyl diesel, which I have one on a Grasshopper mower. Both great engines.

My OCD is always yelling wash it!, just wash it!....then he washes it.....and I am like....yeeesss!

I’ve had a Steiner 430 for 24 years and it has been great. Koehler engine that I replaced with a 30 hp. You can get parts for that unit from a Steiner dealer. They still support the 430. Originally made by the Steiner brothers but then sold. After non compete clause ran out they started Ventrac. Units are very similar.

Nice video. That sound could be air going thru the pump. check fluid level again. Also could be a sticky pressure relief valve.

Another great video and what a find.....looking forward to part 2 and beyond!

Great video! I just found you today. A few things. Find the correct procedure to get the air out of the hydraulics. There is one specific to that system. If you don't it will cause you problems going forward. 2. Just a trick I found to help fill those hydrologic systems. Find a long skinny straw from a convenience store, put it in the funnel into the fill port. When you fill it will allow the air to escape. You're bright guy! You will see how that works. There is a tape called self- vulcanizing. Use that or wire loom instead of electrical. You won't have gummy problems in the future. My opinion cost as much as they are worth. Absolutely nothing! 😂 Great Job! I'm looking forward to watching the rest of your stuff. I have run out of new stuff that I watch. I'm retired now. It's good to see someone like you rescue things in a throwaway society!

Check the Hyd. Inlet Strainer first. loved the Video 👍

Just found your channel today and really enjoyed watching!!! I guess some people are allergic to general maintenance. Some people think because you spend a small fortune on something , you don't have to do anything but gas and go!!! I hope this is now your machine you deserve it!!! Thanks for sharing friend!!

Thanks for making the video on this Steiner. It would be interesting to see more videos on this machine. It's a real heavy duty little tractor and is worth making it look nice.

im here

Awesome little machine! Loving the work your doing on it to bring it back!

Quick tip; cleaning the float valve seat is simple with a chop stick sharpened in a pencil sharpener, dipped in fine valve grinding paste an a few spins against the seat prior to soak. I've reseated many "impossible to replace" needles and seats or if the wait time for parts immobilizes a machine for days.......bear

You do a very excellent job with your videos. This is now one of my favorite channels keep up the good work.

Awesome job fixing that tractor up Can't wait for part 2 Thank you for the video

Very cool find. Great job on the fix.

You did it again! Great job.

New subscriber… fantastic video! On the level of a Mustie or DCreek for certain. Very well shot, perfectly edited, informative and entertaining. Kudos!

Loved you video content. I remember seeing one of these Steiner's just sitting there unused, and thinking how cool and different it was.

Wow, you are very thorough and clean with your work. Great job. That’s how I would do things.

Awesome find. Great job getting it back running

Great job as always. You done a great job with it given the condition of the machine

Brilliant content , keep em coming 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♂️

I just bought a 430 with the same engine. Way more hours and a rust bucket but it runs strong and I don't need it to look pretty for my purpose. I have a feeling I"m going to be referencing your video often. Keep the content on this one coming.

Thank you for sharing, great project, I learn a lot 👍👍👍👍

Very impressed with your range of skill.

Another great video. I love your approach to these projects. So many people would have replaced broken parts with new ones but you see it as just another challenge and fix them. Looking forward to the next episode.

Steiner should get you those missing parts. If this isn’t a testament to their product. I duno what is

Looks like you done a very nice job thanks for sharing 👍

Great video. Watched the whole thing. I bought a 430max project last year. They’re great once you get all the picklist repairs done that have been neglected 👍

What a cool little machine, that would have been fun to semi-restore and make useable.

DUDEZILLA!!! I am deeming you 'Diesel Creek MINI ME'!!!!! You ROCK like Van Halen did in Buffalo, NY on 6/19/1988! And trust me, THEY ROCKED!!!! FYI- This tractor is set to show all the crappy bushes and stuff around casa de HOME PRO who is boss!! YOU and the Steiner!!!!!

I’m here too great job getting this beaut fixed up they are really useful bit of Kit

That thing is a beast. I especially like that you could hook up a hydraulic log splitter. Cool machine.

Good for you great job loved watching.thanks for sharing 😊

Great fixes, love those dogs😊

Cool seeing your wife helping you Mine washed parts for 20 years but I also washed dishes

great job on saving this tractor

Great video bro!! Just found your channel and got my sub!. You seem down to earth, keep them coming! 😀

New here...Loved that resurrection! So skilled and patient...nothing like the whole process without getting my hands dirty...new sub.

Excelant repair thanks for sharing, see yoy in your next repair video.

What a cracking good watch. Good on you cob. Andy from New Zealand.

Good presentation, good camera work, you love dogs, and your Wlfe helps; I'm in! Thanks!

In a few month you'll find a massive tree growing where you threw the sticks and leaves... I like your content and presentation, keep up the great work!

I appreciate the content

Great video. You video skills are on par with you mechanical skills. Well done. Subscribed.

Nice find

Great tractor and look forward to restoring!!!👍 That noise is definitely hydraulic pump and the source of the metal filings in the drain plugs... Probably a shim has come loose or broken causing gear chatter.....😎

Great job, it’s going to be amazing when you finish it, hope you can source all the bits you need. As it’s going to be wicked work horse when it’s done. Good luck, great video. 🚜👍👍👍🚜

Very good job man

Nice job bringing it back to life

Great job! 🙌

New subscriber. Nice tractor. I wish I could find one! Looking forward to more videos!

CEE, MUSTIE1, DIESEL CREEK, AND now you are with doubt, my top watch. Andy from New Zealand.

hi, nice work and a lot of money I guess and it turns out great, now maybe a nice painting and it would become a wonder, nice work bravo

Steiner is a very high quality brand and VERY exSPENDive when new. Well worth getting it going again!

Great Viewing Sir! You have resurrected a Workable lawnmower-Tractor now!

Excellent job, almost a full restoration. Love to see part 2 and 3?

Always easier to cobble up a cap and pressure test any tank before putting into use. Same with any boiler installation. Easy to repair when dry not so much when fumes and moisture are in them.

Wow that turned out pretty nice👍👍👍

New subscriber, Have watched a few of your videos and I'm impressed, Don't know what you do for a living in the regular world but I'll bet your just as meticulous on that job also.Gord Ontario Canada

Very cool!!

Cant beilive you found it at a junk yard nice restoration.

Great Job!

Very cool mower Darrell, I bet they sold more attachments for it. really enjoyed the video.

Good job dude!

That's a crusty find bro, you will make it look like a brand new though. I'm sure. Love the little kubota

nice hope you paint it

Awesome 👍

Mate we are only human we have to make mistakes then we learn from them great job mate

Great video Darrell. That engine is really sweet. I've never seen a gas Kabota. It's funny in that it sounds a bit like the diesel kabotas in places.

I'd put a plow on the rear and a snowblower in front with a cab ( 2x2 pipe for a frame and tin ) making a great winter machine ! You might have to make a front lower grill for it !

In here before 100k subs, ready for this ship to take off

Love the video how come I never find cool stuff like this tractor in my junk yards

I have been looking forward to this one!

Excellent Bravo

So many vehicles and equipment abandoned through neglect in the rich countries. Is it laziness, a tax benefit to purchase new or just a general throw away society attitude.?. Better care and maintenance would have kept this machine working for several more years. I enjoy seeing the efforts of the few on u tube who have the incentive and skill to restore such things to a useful working order again.

Bro hole situation from the find to the save great video.

I like such content, nice video to 👌👍 L❤️‍🔥ve to see more Grtz from Belgium ✌️

19:11 I wonder if it was a tank liner. Thanks for the video. 👍