Even though I was there it’s still fun to watch. Watching it made me realize how forward thinking the engineers were 75 years ago. They knew to put a foot starter on it so I would have a free hand to hold my snack while trying to start it 75 years later!
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
I still can’t believe you were here mate when I watch your videos or one of mine with you in it. A snack was certainly needed to get it going.
@MyLifeThai3714 ай бұрын
We still have my grandparents HD 7 dozer. They bought it for pushing snow back in the day and 3rd gear was out when he purchased it. He parked it in the quancet in 1995 when we bought our front wheel assist tractor to replace it. We put a can over the exhaust and fire it up every 10 years.
@stevesplacedownunder4 ай бұрын
Hi mate thanks for sharing this. It’s good to see a few still around. I’m sure the farm tractor would be more versatile
@brettjones5041 Жыл бұрын
sounds fairly solid Steve Mate . great job you blokes . keep refreshed. hope Geoff loves a good night Barby
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
It sounds really good I think mate yes. We had a few Barby nights and plenty of refreshments. He seemed to enjoy it all
@olnamgrunt9857 Жыл бұрын
I'll have a brew with you on this one, thanks for sharing, stay safe folks.
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Hi mate no problem thank you
@robertstevison1448 Жыл бұрын
Wow she started great she is just waiting for you to put her to work lol !!! Have an awesome day brother and watch out for the heat !!
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Hi brother yes she most certainly did. Was very happy with it. She’s a long way off work though. Have a great week mate
@jamessmith7691 Жыл бұрын
Another good one.
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Hi James thank you mate
@alandawson2813 Жыл бұрын
Another awesome video
@ardtessa Жыл бұрын
Runs very nicely gents ! It's incredible what these old 2 smokes can sit through and run again with just about no problems !
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ard. We were happy with how it all went. Still a long way to go to use it but small steps mate
@pete-mate3524 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the "will it start's", especially on the ol' 2 strokes!! Well done to both of you! 😃
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete. I’d been wanting to start this one for a while now. I thought it may take a bit more but having 2 blokes made it a lot easier.
@kurtolsson9557 Жыл бұрын
Hey kul med Ac typ M jag har köpt en typ M 1941 som svenska försvaret hade på den tiden, måste fixa trandport hit hem, ha en bra dag.
@user-zq2cb8ok5o Жыл бұрын
Love your videos Steve keep it up.
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Hi mate that’s wonderful. I certainly will be keeping it up. Especially getting comments like these. Plenty more to come so stay tuned
@BillyLizza-ob5kn Жыл бұрын
Steve love that dozer hope you can get it Up and Going my neighbor Had a big dozer it was Big keep up the good work Billy Lizza Uniontown pa USA
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Hi Billy. I eventually will mate. There’s still a lot of work to do to it before can use it but small steps mate. I have to many other tasks at the same time
@robinmcgoon306711 ай бұрын
Beautiful content brother Steve. Keep up the good work bro. Love everything that you do, especially with the Australian knowledge that comes with the heavy machinery😊🤠😎
@stevesplacedownunder11 ай бұрын
Thank you Robin. I don’t know everything mate but share what I do know. Plenty more to come
@benwinstanley1012 ай бұрын
This is great
@RobBlair-we4gp Жыл бұрын
The ol Beauty will run forever it seems! Great job freeing it up!
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Gday Rob thanks mate and thanks for watching.
@jimrio3628 Жыл бұрын
Steve, Jim Rioux from Connecticut, on will it start what difference does it make whether it starts or not. I appreciate learning, by watching. It's a big effort to make these videos and I appreciate that effort. Again I love to watch and learn. I thought about your dog often and truly sorry for your loss. Be good my friend, from one of your original subscribers. Jim
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Hi Jim. I haven’t done one yet that didn’t start from memory? But as you say, whether it goes or not it makes for good content. It’s a big effort indeed. I’m kind of struggling to get views at the moment. It seems the more effort we put into it, the less the videos perform. I’m only averaging 2500 views and have over 11,000 subs. It’s a strange thing the internet world mate. I’m still enjoying it a lot though and keeping up the content to you original faithful subscribers is very important to us. It’s hard still after losing the dog because he was always there when I was here at home mate. Thanks as always Jim. Much appreciated mate
@w.rustylane5650 Жыл бұрын
I see you understand Murphy's law. Cheers from eastern Tennessee
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Indeed mate and thanks for watching from over there. Wonderful stuff
@Stephen-ou4sy Жыл бұрын
Good to see the old Allis fire up. Thanks for sharing.
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen thanks as always mate
@johnklemets1809 Жыл бұрын
hi Steve and Geoffrey thanks for the video guys enjoyed it big time can not beat the old Allis Chalmers she sure is and old girl
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Hi mate it’s an absolute pleasure. Glad you enjoyed. She certainly is an old one yes.
@richardphelan8414 Жыл бұрын
Nothing like a Jimmy Love the sound of them running
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Certainty mate that’s right. Brilliant sound
@sambo9068 Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve , My dad's HD7 has worn out 3 sets of tracks and still goes, the hour metre stopped working in the 60s at 34000 hrs . Thanks for the video mate ,keep up the good work
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Hi mate. I’m sure she keeps going just fine. It would have a lot of hours on it now. I need a set of tracks for this one. I could make them work but others would be better. Thanks again
@jeffdayman8183 Жыл бұрын
She's a runner! Nice job guys. Liked the hose clamp redecorator at 9:50 on! The track joiner chains look just fine.....yeras of work left in em. 8^) Cheers Steve and Geoffrey!
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff. Yes I wasn’t stuffing around trying to screw those out. It needs track’s really. I could make some pins but they still aren’t great. Undercarriage needs a lot of attention mate
@andrewalcorn9029 Жыл бұрын
Hello Steve,another great will it start video,good to see Geoffrey over here giving you a hand watched one of his videos yesterday looks like he's got some nice old gear as well Regards Drew
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Gday Drew. Thank you mate yes I was happy with how it went. It was great having Geoffrey here. He has a wonderful collection of stuff indeed. Thanks again mate
@anttimaja9931 Жыл бұрын
Tosi komee allis Chalmers💪👍💖
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Thank you mate
@scrotiemcboogerballs1981 Жыл бұрын
Love those Detroit engines they would take a beating and keep going
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Hi mate they certainly are good things. Even when worn out they still run good
@neilhansen5663 Жыл бұрын
Great video mate
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Thanks Neil. I was happy enough with how it went mate
@BrokenWrenches Жыл бұрын
Just found this channel. You have some pretty cool stuff.
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Hi mate thank you. I’m glad you like it and thanks for reaching out. I’m going to head over and check your channel out
@nickhill3362 Жыл бұрын
Nice one Steve haven't done any work on that type of engine very interesting mate 👍
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
They are a great engine to work in mate. I’m certainly no expert on them but can get around them alright I guess
@LordGrievous1970 Жыл бұрын
She's purring like a kitten!
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Certainly did mate. I was very happy with the condition of that engine
@RODALCO2007 Жыл бұрын
Nice runner, compression maybe a bit on the low side.
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Yes it most probably is down a bit. It may never been rebuilt
@ScottSillis Жыл бұрын
Usually if you rotate the engine to a different position where the teeth on the ring gear are not so damaged it will engage correctly unless the hold in solenoid is stuffed or dirty contacts. Engines typically wear the ring gear in three places depending on the engine. 👍🇦🇺
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Hi Scott yes that’s what we had to do several times after working out what it was
@robertstevison1448 Жыл бұрын
Awesome morning brother from another country another awesome adventure how are yall doing !!! I'm better now just got out of the hospital yesterday again tough looking Ole gal but I know she will cooperate with you lol 😂 !!!
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
I hope all went well at the hospital and nothing serious brother
@staind288 Жыл бұрын
Damn those frogs gave me anxiety.
@zonie1953 Жыл бұрын
I mean this all in fun mate ! Geoffrey has a strange accent ! 😀
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Yes mate. That’s how they sound in Wisconsin from others I’ve heard. I like it
@zonie1953 Жыл бұрын
@@stevesplacedownunder Yea . I knew he was from the upper mid-west. I just meant he sounded different from anybody else i've heard on your channel . 😊
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Yeah he certainly does. It’s not an accent that anyone around my area is used to by any means. Was a great week
@zerogravity84658 ай бұрын
I know everything about this tractor
@izaacbanks3337 Жыл бұрын
some N series injectors would be an upgrade too
@robertwagner8596 Жыл бұрын
1st.....greetings Steve..from North Carolina USA...as always good job mates....dont spill your beer.....
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Greetings to you all the way over there mate. Fantastic stuff. Thanks as always and I’m trying not to spill it. It does happen though when I get excited
@IgorBastos20 Жыл бұрын
Gostei do vídeo amigo eu tenho um trator valmet
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Hi mate thank you. I don’t know if I’ve heard of a Valmet tractor? Sounds interesting
@cantwellron11 Жыл бұрын
SWEET AS F, K
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron. Brilliant mate
@ambrosemackinnon8314 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like the starter throw out berring is getting worn out mabe the spring
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
It possibly is mate yes. Thank you 🙏
@peterrenouf-shermer5261 Жыл бұрын
is there any more on the D7 did you ever manage to get her driving
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Not yet mate. I haven’t been back near it. I will have to make some track pins up and get those joined first. But in time I will
@izaacbanks3337 Жыл бұрын
nothing like a 2 stroke. mate what part of the country are ya in
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
That’s right mate. Great engines. West of Sydney
@stevevogelman3360 Жыл бұрын
What’s that strange noise in the background?
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Not sure. Is it the birds?
@dancase9019 Жыл бұрын
What is that bird I can hear
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Those are Bellbirds the main ones you can hear, but lots of varieties are here with them.
@andrewking4885 Жыл бұрын
Only a GM, Detroit would start up after sitting so long within a decent timeframe. Cummins take forever to get started.
@stevesplacedownunder Жыл бұрын
Gday Andrew yes they always seem to go if the spin over. Even completely worn out they still go mate. I like Cummins too though. I just have more Detroit stuff
@andrewking4885 Жыл бұрын
@@stevesplacedownunder Many thanks 👍. I wasn't expecting your reply. I like some Cummins diesels like the C 160 and 290 and the V903 but I love GMs, always have since I was a kid. I know their strengths and weaknesses and how to set up a 71 with turbos and bigger injectors and they've got some kick then. A bit more torque down lower. Anyway stay safe you and family.