John Deere 2940 Tractor | Head Gasket Replacement - Part 1

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  • čas přidán 1. 05. 2020
  • This John Deere 2940 tractor runs great, but it very quickly pushes coolant out the radiator cap. Let's see if we can fix it up.
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  • @WatchWesWork
    @WatchWesWork  Před 4 lety +28

    Lisle 81780 Carbide Scraper Set - amzn.to/3d74GOA
    3M Bristle Disc - Diameter: 3", Grit: 80 - Pack of 2 - amzn.to/2zRkK8Q
    Norton Combination Bench Stone - amzn.to/2xqNhB9

    • @gullreefclub
      @gullreefclub Před 4 lety +5

      Watch Wes Work - I have all Three models of the original Super Scraper but in truthfulness I probably use the SS2 (2 inch wide) and the SS5 (5/8 of an inch wide the most) I think purchased my first one in 1999 or 2000 and over the years have acquired each new model as they came out because well it was a new model and had to be better right. The thing I like about the Super Scraper besides how good they work is the free resharpening service whenever they need it which for me is every couple years unless some rat happens to decide they like one of them more than I do which since I no longer work at dealership is a whole lot less of a problem. Now a days I am more likely to drop it on the ground and break the blade than have one walk off.
      PS the ending segment had me in tears especially your comments about the CZcams SS (Safety Sallies and Sam's)

  • @rustierone
    @rustierone Před 4 lety +118

    "I guess we should have one of those things . . . What's it called . . . A plan?"
    You crack me up.😂

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  Před 4 lety +28

      I try.

    • @billcanell9058
      @billcanell9058 Před 4 lety +3

      ha ha we all try to stik to a plan right

    • @jlucasound
      @jlucasound Před 4 lety +2

      @@billcanell9058 And it is so great when things go "according to plan".

  • @triples3139
    @triples3139 Před 4 lety +125

    You had me at, "Lock Out, Tag Out on the bush" lmao

  • @Ineptus_Mechanicus
    @Ineptus_Mechanicus Před 4 lety +32

    "So, how's the engine?"
    "Well, the Magic Money Glove says you're gonna owe me about a grand."

  • @alanharney5278
    @alanharney5278 Před 4 lety +55

    T-shirt idea - picture of the Mannheim radiator with the inflated glove on it. Caption - "There's your problem Lady".

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  Před 4 lety +7

      There you go!

    • @aserta
      @aserta Před 4 lety +2

      Simple, easy, only we get it. :D

    • @somebodyelse6673
      @somebodyelse6673 Před 4 lety +11

      I'm a little disappointed that three of the fingers weren't taped down...

    • @zoidberg444
      @zoidberg444 Před 4 lety

      Sums up Wes's highly professional operation quite nicely. lol

    • @chrisstephens6673
      @chrisstephens6673 Před 4 lety

      Not sure you should waste a glove like that, you could donated it to a hospital to save a person's hand. Just kidding. Love it.

  • @JayJay-nw8rd
    @JayJay-nw8rd Před 4 lety +84

    "you need to lock out/tag out on the bush..." man, these videos never fail to make me laugh! great video as always, Wes!

  • @somebodyelse6673
    @somebodyelse6673 Před 4 lety +26

    Happy child, amused wife, curious dog, and a shop full of tractors. Livin' the dream!

  • @zweg1321
    @zweg1321 Před 4 lety +30

    It’s great that your son is able to come and see you when you work
    My fondest memories are working on things with my father even if I was in the way

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  Před 4 lety +10

      For me too! Luckily I still get to work with my dad pretty often.

    • @stevejette2329
      @stevejette2329 Před 4 lety

      That kid needs an agent

  • @edgarburnett2115
    @edgarburnett2115 Před 4 lety +15

    Hi, Buddy! Good job helping your Dad! Wes, give the little man all the time he needs. We are nothing, he is your everything!

  • @allanfranks4480
    @allanfranks4480 Před 3 lety +13

    After life’s hardest days, it’s nice to sit down and watch you fix everything. You’re inspiring and entertaining.

  • @ash7700
    @ash7700 Před 4 lety +44

    Really like the family moments, too. I look forward to them, including your dog. Made my Saturday morning. Thanks!

  • @chrismcdaniel6280
    @chrismcdaniel6280 Před 4 lety +14

    Wes- fairly new to your channel. I have to say it's impressive and refreshing to see someone that actually follows industry best practices, knows how to set up rigging, and is a family man. Your dry humor cracks me up. And thank your wife for me, teachers are building blocks for our country. Glad to see the union t shirt in this video. Stay safe and keep up the good work!

  • @deezelfairy
    @deezelfairy Před 4 lety +3

    Wes, that glove over the radiator cap header is one of best diagnostic tricks I've seen for years, blew my mind, even after 20 years as a forklift tech, never would have thought of it.
    Beats one of those finicky co2 colour change liquid test kits.
    Everydays a school day.
    The simplist ideas are always the best.
    Thanks man.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  Před 4 lety +1

      Well this gasket was really blown, so the glove is more of a visual aid. You can hear the coolant bubble at idle.

  • @andywindy
    @andywindy Před 4 lety +7

    Thank you, Wes. Good, old fashioned fault diagnosis with no electronics to break. Also pleased to see the appearances by your Workshop Elf, and the Glamorous Assistant again!

  • @Volcker1929
    @Volcker1929 Před 4 lety +4

    "What could possibly go wrong?" As little man charges the bush! Great video, thank you.

  • @TupmaniaTurning
    @TupmaniaTurning Před 4 lety

    Really enjoy watching your videos - always interesting and entertaining with just the right amount of commentary. Keep ‘em coming!

  • @docpalazola491
    @docpalazola491 Před 4 lety +5

    First thing I thought of when the glove inflated...."Hi there", the glove was waving at us. Excellent video, can't wait for Part 2.

  • @kenuber4766
    @kenuber4766 Před 4 lety +5

    Nice tear down. Now looking forward to the assembly!

  • @littlewingpsc27
    @littlewingpsc27 Před 4 lety +4

    Great video Wes. The rubber glove check I had never heard of.

  • @davidkraft3690
    @davidkraft3690 Před rokem

    Thanks for taking is along Wes. Loved the rubber treatment !

  • @shackman9566
    @shackman9566 Před 3 lety

    Thank you again Wess and family. Always good. Have a wonderful day.

  • @jeffryblackmon4846
    @jeffryblackmon4846 Před 4 lety

    THAT is a cool t-shooting method! Your little helper is learning the trade from the bottom up. That's great. I spent time at my dad's side as he fixed TVs in the 50s and 60s, learned a lot.

  • @MrKabDrivr
    @MrKabDrivr Před 4 lety

    I know very little about this... I'll probably never get close to one of them machines, let alone own one or work on it but I just love to watch people who know what they do, do what they do!... And I love your dry wit!... Thanks for sharing your professionalism with us!...

  • @James-fs4rn
    @James-fs4rn Před 4 lety

    👍neat trick! Glad to see everyone happy and healthy. Thanks

  • @gregdiaz5788
    @gregdiaz5788 Před 4 lety +1

    always learning with you Wes thanks you have a good sense of humor always make me laugh

  • @pachersonsroofing5642
    @pachersonsroofing5642 Před 2 lety

    It's nice seeing the kiddo working with dad I love it when my boys come to work with me

  • @dannytheplumber7394
    @dannytheplumber7394 Před 4 lety +3

    When you make these video's,,,, it really takes a lot of uncertainty out of tackling jobs like these, Thank you very much .

  • @toad3048
    @toad3048 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for the video Wes! Those disks do a nice job if you clean all the old gasket material off like you did. I have used an old plugged flap wheel and then hit it with brake clean to remove oil burnish.

  • @jomgelborn
    @jomgelborn Před 4 lety

    So fun watching a bad ass mechanic. Thanks.

  • @greghansard2490
    @greghansard2490 Před 4 lety +1

    Always enjoy your video's Wes. Thank you for sharing!

  • @jimmyturner3715
    @jimmyturner3715 Před 4 lety

    Really enjoying when you include the family and the vids.

  • @ash7700
    @ash7700 Před 4 lety +28

    Anyone have to pee yet? LOL! You are the best!

  • @milantrcka121
    @milantrcka121 Před 4 lety +1

    Budding mechanic there. Awesome kid! Awesome Dad!

  • @tslim250
    @tslim250 Před 4 lety +2

    as soon as i saw the thumbnail i knew i missed one hell of a trick, wish i thought of that idea with the glove, genius!

  • @aaronjarvenpa1743
    @aaronjarvenpa1743 Před 4 lety

    Glad to see little man out helping dad 👍

  • @arthurfricchione8119
    @arthurfricchione8119 Před 2 lety

    Wes and family thanks for sharing and all stay safe and well 😊

  • @Shagnasty
    @Shagnasty Před 4 lety

    Enjoy your videos. Keep making them. Thank you.

  • @temper9993
    @temper9993 Před 4 lety +3

    You are one blessed man Wes for having such a cool family.

  • @jeffreyneihart1614
    @jeffreyneihart1614 Před 4 lety

    Another great video Wes!!! Keep them coming. I really enjoy them!

  • @gutsngorrrr
    @gutsngorrrr Před 4 lety +1

    Great video, your kids great, I can see him learning so much as he grows up, the way you involve him in so much, that's the way I learnt so much and loved every minute.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  Před 4 lety +2

      Well with the complete shutdown of child care we have no choice but to include him.

  • @scottmillner
    @scottmillner Před 4 lety +4

    I was super excited to see a new WWW video in my notifications. Thanks Wes! Great stuff man.

  • @jamesazahn6842
    @jamesazahn6842 Před rokem

    I enjoyed the vedio, primarily because of the history of the tractor and the explanation of the problem; but it was truly nice to see the family and all of your interaction. "Thanks" for sharing both your knowledge and your nice family.

  • @calvinwright1816
    @calvinwright1816 Před 4 lety

    I love all the work you put in to all the videos!

  • @nickpersenaire4443
    @nickpersenaire4443 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing Wes, kids are great aren't they gotta love them. Catch you on the next one.👍💪

  • @DieselRamcharger
    @DieselRamcharger Před 4 lety +3

    Wes, youve taught me alot man. You have no idea the influece youve been in my life. That CNC Lathe alignment video, its like you made it just for me at the exact time i needed it. Glad to see you living the lifestyle i always wanted, but could never seem to find. Enjoy your family, you deserve it.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  Před 4 lety +2

      Well that's great. But you can have any lifestyle you want. I'm not doing anything special, I promise!

  • @michaelashcraft8569
    @michaelashcraft8569 Před 4 lety +1

    Great to visit with you, and, the family not to mention some instructional work during these trying times,,,thanks !!

  • @yenerm114
    @yenerm114 Před 3 lety

    I’ve watched this old house since I was real young! Love that show

  • @73DiamondReo
    @73DiamondReo Před 4 lety +2

    you're doing a great job with your videos. love that you throw your family into it too. its real and you guys make us laugh. keep it up

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you so much! I'm trying to make them more "fun". Maybe that's not the right word. But interesting beyond just nuts and bolts.

  • @ralfralf7443
    @ralfralf7443 Před 3 lety

    Great Craftmanship👍👍
    Greetings from Germany

  • @typrus6377
    @typrus6377 Před 3 lety +2

    Good compromise- I like the yellow finger discs for cast, white for aluminum and for the scotch pads rolocs, blue for both- finish with a stone or a known true flat sander and a good grit.
    I've used that method for 1.5L I-4's through 58L V-12's. Works well.

  • @ArnieTF
    @ArnieTF Před 4 lety

    another awesome video.....watching you work on a project is like a Zen.

  • @barrydansereau7949
    @barrydansereau7949 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video Wes! Nice to include your apprentice, he will be turning wrenches soon! Take care you and your wonderful family.

  • @mattcurry29
    @mattcurry29 Před 4 lety +8

    Lock out Tag out on the bush....almost covered my computer screen in coffee. Matt C.

  • @mikes5769
    @mikes5769 Před 4 lety +1

    Watch Wes work has quickly become my favorite CZcams channel.Thanks Wes!

  • @johndunbar2393
    @johndunbar2393 Před 4 lety

    I use those 3M bristle discs as well. They work awesome. I will also be getting one of those scraper's, because that looks like it works amazing. Thanks for sharing the links Wes, and of course for the video and comedic commentary!

  • @Ryan-dz3jo
    @Ryan-dz3jo Před 4 lety

    Great video Wes, nice detail with the head and block inspection. It's almost like you had a plan.

  • @bevanson
    @bevanson Před 4 lety +2

    I had a giggle, she’s a keeper that wife of yours. Cheers from downunder.

  • @jdhinckley1954
    @jdhinckley1954 Před 3 lety

    Liked the family bit at the end!

  • @chksix
    @chksix Před 4 lety

    I enjoy watching you do your thing.

  • @Godzilla032
    @Godzilla032 Před 4 lety

    Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing as always!

  • @OFCbigduke613
    @OFCbigduke613 Před 3 lety

    This is very calming. Awesome professional.

  • @Watchyn_Yarwood
    @Watchyn_Yarwood Před 3 lety +1

    Putting pushrods, etc back exactly where they came from cannot be a bad idea. Just plain good practice. Oh yeah, 100% agree with your head prep procedure.

  • @camshaftP16
    @camshaftP16 Před 4 lety

    Love my carbide scrapers, have a few of them, make short work of cleaning corrosion off aluminum rims where they mount up, lot less dust then a wire wheel. Another good video , thanks

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  Před 4 lety

      They are great. I used to make my own, but it's so convenient to buy them.

  • @45AMT
    @45AMT Před 4 lety +3

    That's a cool low tech way to check for a head gasket!

  • @Merescat
    @Merescat Před 4 lety +9

    HAHA - The ol' glove trick - Love it!

    • @jamesmoore3346
      @jamesmoore3346 Před 3 lety +1

      And to think I bought a combustion 'sniffer' from snap-on to detect leakage into the radiator. Lol. A glove would have been a lot cheaper, lol..

  • @mikahakkinen5651
    @mikahakkinen5651 Před 4 lety +1

    great video lije allways. you are realy knowing what you doing. that glove trick its very good.

  • @AbbeyRoad69147
    @AbbeyRoad69147 Před 4 lety +7

    That kid will make a great C# programmer.

  • @mickgrimes9078
    @mickgrimes9078 Před 2 lety

    your interaction with your kid/wife feels very genuine. there are some other folks i watch on CZcams whom have their kids/wife on sometimes, and it feels forced and weird, honestly uncomfortable to watch. dont like to tell folks how to raise their kids, but i know coming from a place of kindness and softness goes a long way. hes gona grow up to have a lot of good memories of his dad

  • @deborahwebb3598
    @deborahwebb3598 Před rokem

    Wes you. have a beautiful family, my husband is an automotive engineer and we restore classic cars (MOPARS mainly) and we really enjoy your videos. God bless you guys and we wish you the best!!❤

  • @grizzlybeartechnicalservic8152

    Man those carbide scrapers are awesome! Great video!

  • @WobbleMatic
    @WobbleMatic Před 4 lety +2

    Glad to get the nest update, we're rooting for the chicks.

  • @lonwillis783
    @lonwillis783 Před 4 lety

    Classic glove test.. Love it! Thanks Wes Stay safe....

  • @iamrichrocker
    @iamrichrocker Před 4 lety

    you are a gentle soul and a good family man...

  • @93holzkopf1412
    @93holzkopf1412 Před 4 lety +1

    the german deeres are notorios for having a wild mix of fasteners. we had a 6310 with a ZF front axle. All oil plugs on the tractor were 1/2" sqare drive, the ones in the axle were 14 mm and completely stripped, because someone always used the 1/2" head of a ratchet. Great fun.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  Před 4 lety

      I suppose they are just using the hardware they can get locally.

  • @darrenmclellan6712
    @darrenmclellan6712 Před 4 lety +2

    Great intro Wes! Your'e firguring this CZcams thing out!
    Can't wait for part duex

  • @hodwooker5584
    @hodwooker5584 Před 2 lety

    Dang good looking family you have there!

  • @roberthocking9138
    @roberthocking9138 Před 2 lety

    I agree with many others, good practice is to wash down any machine before working on it, it has too many benefits to list, even if it does get dirty again in the process. Enjoy the vids. Greetings from AUS

  • @woodscreekworkshop9939

    Glad to see some work come through

  • @travisteeter5072
    @travisteeter5072 Před 4 lety

    Glad to see you have a German Shorthair!!! Good video, thx

  • @bostedtap8399
    @bostedtap8399 Před 4 lety +7

    Love the glove trick 👍.
    Great vlog Wes, thanks for sharing and stay safe all.

  • @j.c.smithprojects
    @j.c.smithprojects Před 4 lety

    somebody who actually puts push rods back where they came from..fantastic..love that adjustable pry bar. here's your saws-all lady! people give me grief for addressing my wife as "hey lady"....we dont see anything wrong with it.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  Před 4 lety

      I thought those adjustable prybars were a joke until I bought one. That thing is so handy!

  • @MakinEndsMeet69
    @MakinEndsMeet69 Před 4 lety

    Now that's a good word malarkey I love it great video brother please stay safe

  • @DangerousSportsForSeniors

    Putting pushrods and rocker arms back in order doesn’t matter until you get a ticking sound that won’t go away. Better safe than sorry. Thanks for all your efforts.

  • @turbochardged
    @turbochardged Před 4 lety

    I loved growing up watching this old house. I've also taught my wife how to change light switches and outlets. I feel your pain. lol

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  Před 4 lety +1

      I used to watch it on Saturday afternoon with my grandpa. It's one of my favorite shows.

  • @ken3700
    @ken3700 Před 4 lety +2

    I like how you babied the fuel line to get it loose and didn’t just try to muscle it off right away

  • @billbly1691
    @billbly1691 Před 4 lety

    I sure look forward to seeing your videos thanks great work

  • @Dannzenful
    @Dannzenful Před 4 lety

    Iam from Mannheim! Nice to see the old lady still running

  • @charruauno386
    @charruauno386 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for sharing, I like your work, I bet if it was you have a very good little helper you could not get the job done, LoL. I need to change my oil cooler in my 2004 Excursion but I don't have a place to work and the weather is not helping, well will see if it get better. If I was closer I'll would bring it to you to do the job. Have a good day be safe and give your helper a race.

  • @TXTRUSTUD
    @TXTRUSTUD Před 4 lety +3

    Please keep the JD 2940 videos coming! I have one and I never see videos on them so this is great. Thanks for taking the time to film all the steps and making videos on it.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  Před 4 lety

      Will do!

    • @parchechuletaovero9507
      @parchechuletaovero9507 Před 2 lety

      How many hours has it got ? Are they reliable ?

    • @TXTRUSTUD
      @TXTRUSTUD Před 2 lety

      @@parchechuletaovero9507 mine has 6786 hrs and going up. Been fine but everything has issues and will need work.

    • @parchechuletaovero9507
      @parchechuletaovero9507 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TXTRUSTUD i recently bought a 2850 with fourth gear in Bad shape. But they have an
      Outstanding hidraulic pump.maybe they are good tractors to keep the running

  • @tommohnasky9011
    @tommohnasky9011 Před 4 lety

    Wes love your push rod idea.

  • @craigsudman4556
    @craigsudman4556 Před 4 lety +15

    "Ruskies don't take a dump without a plan son." That is a good looking tractor. Great video Wes, thumbs up.

  • @niteninja0133
    @niteninja0133 Před 4 lety

    Yes, I always wait for your videos, keep em coming

  • @casycasy5199
    @casycasy5199 Před 3 lety

    loved your big helper he was great

  • @zoidberg444
    @zoidberg444 Před 4 lety

    Mrs Wes is armed with a reciprocating saw. Wes answers yes.
    You know how to live dangerously. God bless.

  • @JohnnyUmphress
    @JohnnyUmphress Před 4 lety +1

    You have a great family, dog included.
    New viewer, new subscriber.

  • @8dogsbarking
    @8dogsbarking Před 4 lety

    Ok. So your channel rocks! Love the info. Love the tips. The projects are cool. Your family is adorable. And keep the robin nest updates coming. Great stuff!!!

  • @milwsdl39
    @milwsdl39 Před 4 lety

    Good job on the video brother awesome family

  • @tedcarter3573
    @tedcarter3573 Před rokem

    To do all that work and not have the head redone and that’s just my opinion is crazy it’s a lot of work to tear that all apart. Great video keep it up. Good looking German short hair dog

  • @lewisbradford3305
    @lewisbradford3305 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for the robin update

  • @richardpruen8247
    @richardpruen8247 Před 6 měsíci

    As someone who spent many a (happy?) hour lapping heads and blocks, we always used the premium rectangular chisel sharpening stones, the green side 400 grit and grey side 800.