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So i just bought a 1949 John Deere MC crawler for $1500. It runs really good and works as it should. There are issues but nothing that seems major. I plan to pull the engine and overhaul it. I would love to restore it which i might do while the engines out. I have some questions though: Is there an...

Tool worked great once I realized the center post was not for the steering clutches. Had a bit of fun getting the old rusted up adjustment bolts loose but all is well.

I found an old post with the service bulletin showing how to use the tool> I assume you just use a area next to the center post. since it is not marked.

I have the tool for setting the pressure plate but am at a loss of how to use it. HELP!

lennythemonster wrote:will the rails and pads off of a 40 fit on an mc

I do believe that the width of the pads need to be the same as what you have or you will need the correct drive sprockets.

Had my 49 MC working yesterday repairing gravel road! I have had it since 1979 and it is still fun to run!

Thanks for the info and the link! will give them a try. not sure what i have right now and too wet and cold to go look!!

Time to replace the spark plugs, just wondering what the current ideas are as to which ones are best to use?

I set them to 0.020 and she runs like champ. the point set had a0.020 feeler gague included.

I am getting set to replace the points in my MC and need to know the proper point gap. I usually just eyeball them but figured this time I would do it right.

Thanks

I have been getting by with a bad battery for years and have been jumping with 12 volts. Decided to get with it and fix the problem with a new 6 volt battery. Got battery and installed and broke the ground cable cable terminal. then I realized that it was a 12 volt cable, went to parts house and got...

I wouldn't worry about a bit of pitting. I have a lot of pitting on my MC steel discs and they still work just fine.

might check with tony at

tonynbarb@tonystractors.com

I got one that looks just like yours!!

I sold this MC to a Gentleman in Canada a few years ago.. He completly disassembled and rebuilt it. Looks real nice! Sure looks different than when he picked it up!!