Straight from Diesel Creek to WWW, nothing better on a Saturday Morning

Wes, Matt, and Andrew all in one day! What an embarrassment of riches. Thank you Wes. Always a pleasure.

I swear between you and Diesel Creek, I look at something on a Monday and you guys post a video on what I'm curious about by the end of the week.

I had one of these tractors with a small Bush Hog loader and R4 tires. It was fun to restore and the little Iseki engine was always very reliable. That little Massey accomplished a ton of work before I traded it in for a bigger machine. Thanks for taking us along!

That's about as high praise as I've ever heard from you on a tractor. During the video I was also impressed at the ease of work and thoughtfulness of service in the design. Especially that little hole and plug in the firewall for that bell housing bolt access. Also a happy surprise that the owner asked for a full filter and fluid service while it was in there as well as the rear main seal. I realize some work is sometimes cost prohibitive and things have to be done just enough to get the unit working at the minimums but It's a good day when it doesn't have to be like that. Now let's have a video of teaching Mrs. Wes Work how to drive a stick. First on a tractor and then in an automobile :)

I just got done watching Diesel Creek Matt work, now I'm watching Wes Work.

For people who rarely see such vehicles this was an interesting video and very well explained thank you.It's the variety of stuff you work on which is a huge plus point for your channel

A technical college / vocational school could benefit having you as an instructor, THX for sharing

For that age of tractor and in such great condition, coupled with the turf tires. That tractor has been on lawn duty since the day it was new. Great video, Wes!!!

every community deserves..needs..a guy like Wes..honest..and efficent..and gives his all..thank you Wes..

I would think, being an Iseki, it would be designed to spend its days in a rice paddy up to its nuts in mud and water.

JUst seeing this two years later. You done good on the shaft insertion. Stabbed it perfectly.

Wes you could do a million of the same videos, I love watching Musty1 do Carborators, but it is nice seeing something different 😀.

Never underestimated a well setup shop versus doing it "under a shade tree". His verbalizations really explain the process.

That was good video and included the family. Wes that was interesting and look to be a uneventful clutch replacement. Thanks for sharing and have a good week!

100% always do a real seal if leaking, good job. some of the large tractors are amazing easy to split. BTW I asked the MFG about the access hole to the top bellhousing bolt and they said it is there because they like to be able to assemble them :)

Mrs Wes burnishing in that new clutch with the parking brakes. She should be bedded in now. 😁

Yes, front axle wedges are the important first step. I'd recommend blocking the rear tires well to avoid pushing it off the bottle jack. I only did somewhat larger tractors and often used a chain hoist to support the front, but needed two people to roll the rear wheels with the transmission on the rolling jack. PTO engaged and an adjustable wrench on the shaft helped align the splines for that. Transmission in high and a bar on the ring gear though the starter hole aligns the other splines when they are the item holding up progress. Torque amplifier drive train adds an extra complication.

Wes, I like your humor and your honest candor in recording and presenting these videos. You don't edit out some of the "mishaps" that will inevitably occur in the repair business. For the sake of discussion and your comment about fancy splitting stands and stuff.................. Years ago I had to split a Ford 1710 to replace the clutch. It just so happened that the owner had a finish mower on the 3 point hitch when I showed up to do the work. Instead of moving the front section during the split, I made the front rigid with triangle wood wedges exactly as you did, and bolted a length of steel channel onto the threaded bosses on the engine flywheel housing to rest on the ground forming the 3rd point of contact to stabilize the front end. I then separated the rear section by rolling the drive wheels backward. The finish mower was more than enough counterweight to prevent the rear half from tipping forward. When it came time to join the halves back together, I adjusted the top link of the 3 point to get matching angles of the trans bell housing to the engine bell housing. As you have mentioned more than once, "I'm not saying that is the right way...............but it is a way."

that crawler / snail gear ratio was something else . what a lovely well designed workhorse.

Hey Wes, that was the best straightforward video I've ever seen.

Great video Wes ! I always enjoy the research that you do prior to starting and your detailed narration about the job !

We had an Iseki TA545 for about 20 years, was such a user friendly tractor, very well engineered.

These tractors were the first of the compacts built and they last if u take care of them. Easy to work on. Very handy and well built. Everyone back in the 90’s were going for these things. Then the skid steer came along and then the mini ex’s. Love mine with the backhoe attachment. A very versatile machine instead buying 2/3 different machines at roughly $25k a piece. But, u can’t teach that to the young ones now. Thanks for the great video

6:22 Man, I'm glad I was actually paying attention and not just listening and writing all this down. You meant a bottle jack, NOT a bottle of Jack. Close one. Trying this on my own could have become real expensive real quick in a lot of ways.

Saturday Mornings...used to watch cartoons. Now I watch Wes.

Have never done a clutch on a tractor, what a difference from a car or a truck in gaining access to the clutch. As always, your demeanor and knowledge are outstanding. Thank you for an opportunity to see the better half of the family. Lol

Smell-a-vision, was going strong, with the clutch removal!

Nice, looks like that tractor was designed with serviceability in mind.

Wes, Your skills and abilities are outstanding. Your videos are so much fun to watch. I was thinking about how you learned all that you know while watching this video. You have mentioned in the past that your dad knows a lot about these things but I suspect that you have had some formal training. I don’t think that one learns how to diagnose electronic aspects of vehicles today using an oscilloscope by just stumbling around. I used to work for IBM repairing computers about a hundred years ago and I am very impressed with your skills. Keep the videos coming. Including the two and four legged members of your family is an added treat.

A really excellent tutoring video, lighting, angle of shots, advice clear and price as well as some tips. 10/10. Grazie Mille!

Thanks for taking us along with you Wes! Interesting video. Mrs. Wes does pretty well with manual shift. It takes some practice

On the older VW front wheel drive motors (Rabbit, Scirocco) they use a funky clutch setup as well. The clutch arm is on the back of the trans and actuates a push-rod that runs through the main input shaft. On those you have to machine both surfaces of the flywheel with an included offset.

29:45 Wes suddenly realises how the clutch wore out so quickly!

A very calm clear and well explained video, with almost zero music, what more do we need.

I am 64 and have been turning a wrench for some years for my own ends but I find that I learn something new on just about every video you produce Wes.

Wow, if only modern cars were this easy to service!

What a great video Wes, I forgot how well the Japanese engineer larger equipment these days, makes me want to get one of these tractors to replace our totally worn out Ford 8N, you certainly deserved a "decent" straight forward job after all of the other challenges (junks) you have dealt with recently. Keep up your great work, your wife is a trip by the way (in the good way) always looking forward to your content, never a dull moment.

Wow, Wes that looked like it was a fairly simple (minimal issue) job for a change. Seems to be a really cool little tractor, tons of features in a hobby size tractor. Sounds kinda sweet I must say. Thanks for dragging us along for the ride. Stay Safe & Cheers!

Rekindled the memories of a class in agriculture tractor maintenance I did 47years ago and proud that I am not yet got dementia great vid and I will continue to subscribe to your channel,it's made the holiday weekend in the UK for me great thank you and to your lovely assistant.

I learned to drive a manual on a tractor as a kid. Had no issues driving a manual car as a teenager, Just seemed like a fast tractor.

I am forever grateful to you for the link you provided in the essential tool video you created. I have seen you use the indexable pry bar several times in other videos but never understood exactly how it worked. I have used pry bars throughout my working career and have a number of them but......... the indexable one with the adjustable handle is a gamechanger for me. I has made a few of my other more traditional pry bars obsolete. I absolutely enjoy your channel no matter the subject and the reason for this is the very wide range of skill sets you have, from electronics to machinists work to general mechanic skills and basic problem solving. So thank you, thank you, thank you.

My second or third time watching this because your demeanour, skill, and professionalism are second to none !

That's the first time I've ever seen a split front on a tractor 🚜, very interesting video, and good job driving it Mrs Wes 👏 👍

First time I ever watched a tractor split was when I was a boy. My dad and a friend split open a Ford 8N we had, using the play scape and swing set he had built for us. He used a chainfall and the steel cross bar overhead and worked over the grass. It was very farmtastic operation. That nice smooth shop floor makes things a lot easier. I'm not actually sure it's an easier job the way they package everything on those vs. the 1940s machine.

That was a slick tractor--the thought-out engineering helps (other than 7mm parts :-) ). Have to wonder if between rice harvesting and monsoons, Japanese tractor designers worry more about water ingress just by reflex.

Fantastic job with this tractor. Seems to be well engineered so that is good. You demonstrated great knowledge and skill. Thanks for the video.

Used to help my Old Man back in the day, Doing full sized tractors, talk about earning his money. Love your work.

What a different set up, removing the whole front end. You got it done though. God Bless

Made it look easy!

I just started watching you recently and are the most "down to earth" I have seen yet, I don't know anything about what you work on but must watch each video from start to finish because I find them awesome. Your father is very proud of you I am sure. I am old school and I like your way about you. Good luck and good health.

I love this channel. Such a variety of vehicles. Thanks for all you do Wes, we enjoy it!

Somebody is loving a tractor he just worked on. Somebody's wife is not loving it as much. Stay tuned to see where this goes. :P

I learned a lot about clutch and brake work whilst serving in the British Army and much if not ALL of what your Dad preaches about the subject are spot-on. Those clutch techniques are called techniques for a reason, they are designed to be kind to the actual materials and mechanisms of the clutch and prolong it's life. I know many people may say: "Ah! - But modern clutches.." No matter. Knowing these practises will help you understand the clutch even more. Having said all this I still admire the levels automatic gearboxes are achieving. Thanks for your work Wes, that was one tidy little tractor suitable for heavier domestic work.

I would trust you with anything. Your thoroughness is great. Can’t say that of very many professionals!

Alright, aWesvid I misses 6 months ago to watch on the way to fixing a stove for one of my Wife's elderly friends. Geepers Wes, your vids are super awesomely entertaining. Watching one of your vids is like watching the best of the best vocational school instructors

Hufflepuff tractor repair, training, and driving academy! Nicely done WWW fam! :)

Why is it every time I have ever split a tractor it never goes that smooth? I know a guy that has a lot of multipurpose tools as well! lol

I jumped when Wes dropped the fuel filter bowl! That's something I would do. Kudos to Wes for always showing his mistakes to let us know that he too is human.

Splitting that little tractor like that was Kick-Ass man keep up the good work

The Japanese tractors are fantastic for the most part, I've had two, an Iseki and now a Yanmar. The Yanmar has 24 foward gears and 12 reverse via a 2 speed range selector, a 3 speed range selector and a 4 forward and 2 reverse speed powershift transmission.

Amazing, something actually designed to be serviced....that's so painfully rare these days.

Brand new clutch and she moves like a champ now good video @Watch Wes Work

pretty kewl Wes , i had a fleet of these or Kubota's 4200's , 4030's, had set of creeper gears in each, ran golf course deep aerifying equipment on them needed the slow creep gears for delicate work on putting greens, and 4 WD . Turf tires and all- great machine zero issues . Thanks for sharing, reminded me old days, had to split tractor right out gate to add gears for our work needs from factory was an add on at dealer.

"They adjusted the clutch." Probably the first adjustment it's had in it's life and been slipping for a long time.

those tractors are used in rice paddies and operate in fairly deep water when the paddies are flooded

Thanks Wes great movie , I’ve helped my brother doing a clutch on a massy furguson TEA it’s amazing how they have improved the process

WOW, WOW, WOW.. i'v owned my auto shop here in California for 37 years, but have never seen any tractor stuff, VERY interesting Wes !!! I dug it :)

They say kitty litter is good for cleaning up oil spills but I don't see how a bunch of cat turds all over your concrete is any improvement on the oil

Wes, only thing I can think of for that clutch plate to go that fast is that who ever was using the tractor road the clutch the whole time it was moving

Mrs. Watch Work really is an angel of patience for those outros.

You make it look easy Wes! My favorite part about this tractor is the headlight adjustment... You just smack a tree, or post hahaha.

Why didn’t they make it Snail Turtle Rabbit Cheetah instead of Rabbit 1 and 2? If you’re gonna set a theme stick to it!

$900 for a clutch!?! As you’d say, they’re obviously pretty proud of those.

Dear Mr. Wes. 👍👌👏 Very well done again and as always (video and work). Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all of you.

Another awesome video Wes. Thanks for making it a family video.

Clutch Nazi... Sounds like the time grandpa tried to teach my mom how to drive manual. She's remained traumatized of manuals ever since.

First!!!

I think the Mrs demonstrated exactly how the clutch got that worn out/ Nice work, thanks for sharing!

Great video we had a 1240 and a 245 case and I much prefer the 1240 it was a good unit Great video!!

Great sound on this episode. The clink of steel on steel is so real.

West your one of the smartest person's I have ever seen. I can't remember a show I have enjoyed more. I'm 82 and have been a machine technician most of my life. We all make mistakes, there were day's I could look at a machine and it was fixed, and other days I couldn't even recognize a machine. Don't knock yourself, it happens to everyone. Ed

Nice work, as always, Wes. I agree with your father- clutch discipline helps it last longer. Mrs Wes needs to drive a manual transmission car for awhile. It's good fun.

New to the channel! You have great camera work, great audio, great tutorial and great overall finished product!

Great work Wes ! Nice tractor that why I love your channel you work on so many things and you are good at . Thanks Dr Wes.👍

Great vid Wes. Great nuts and bolts video. Thanks for sharing

Great video as always Wes! Thanks for posting. 👍

When I see Wes use a funnel I say wow look Wes is using a funnel.

I think you could buy one and Mrs Wes would not be too mad. A toy tractor like this would be a whole lot more use to me than the one I have, which is twice the size.

Wes,I enjoy your vids,I just did a complete overhaul on my 1983 Allis Chalmers 5015 this past April,first time I've torn apart a diesel,new liners,rings,all crank and rod bearings,planed head etc,and at the end of the job the damn thing started up and runs perfect,and I owe it all to guys like you and Wes from Diesel Creek for giving me the cahoneys to take on the job,I would like to do 3406 Cat next lol,thanks for the knowledge!!

Always enjoy seeing one of my favorite KZfaqrs video show up!

My Saturday is now complete! Thnx Wes

I dont care what happens but i watch wes work first. Never seen a split tracktor, but a good one to see!

u r videos have been always interesting to watch, keep the videos coming

Nice work Wes, I really enjoyed this kind of tractor, seems to be just a handy tool around the yard.

So pleased to see you're getting your bulk oil in plastic bags inside of cardboard boxes. Much less plastic to dispose of and the oil remains pristine inside the plastic bag until you dispense it into the filler bottle.

This was a great video for me to enjoy. I own several compact tractors, 2 are new (hydro static) the others have low hours on them, so for me, this was very interesting. Thanks so much for posting.

Nice job. I've never really thought about how a PTO worked, but that's not how I imagined it. I bet the guy that thought of it was so excited that he couldn't get to sleep for a few days. Thanks for explaining it!

Hi Wes, many years ago my Bro inlaw bought a small farm here In the Essex Country side and It had 2 tractors, one a small vinyard Massey Ferguson, the other a bigger older David Brown one, and yes the clutch was fritzed in that, so, as I had been doing some part time mobile car repairs at the time offered to go and help Bro inlaw.. We split the front and rear, looked at the clutch, I tried to re adjust the clutch, put it all back, but was not really successful for heavy work, so Bro inlaw had to buy a new clutch for it and do it all over again..It did help build his new house though so soon paid for itself, me, just spent weekends off work, out in the fields cutting grass with the twin rotor skid on the 3 point hitch, as Bro inlaw had 1200 apple tress that had been neglected so i cleared the bushes brambles and young trees and anything else i found needed doing.. Thanks for the video.. Ian.. UK.

Hey Wes I love your show the talking about your dad about the clutch and all that my dad was the same way cuz he was a mechanic 2 first car ever learn how to drive was a 5 a 51 Chevy with 3 on a tree it was exciting keep up the good work dude