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- Sat Feb 24, 2018 4:59 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: 6 way conversion questions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7873
Re: 6 way conversion questions
Such a shame that Photobucket stopped sharing; so many wonderfully useful posts with pictures lost.
- Sat Feb 24, 2018 4:56 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: birthday
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12021
Re: birthday
Happy birthday to all you guys. I feel like a youngster at 66.
- Mon Dec 11, 2017 2:05 pm
- Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Almost got hurt BAD!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7683
Re: Almost got hurt BAD!
Used to carry a bag of sandbox sand in the truck cab to sprinkle on a slick deck. No salt so less corrosive. Made for better footing too. Paul
- Tue Dec 05, 2017 5:54 pm
- Forum: John Deere crawler FAQ's
- Topic: Pressure plate setting bulletin, engine and steering clutch
- Replies: 26
- Views: 110944
Re: Pressure plate setting bulletin, engine and steering clutch
On a few of my modified tools, I have a tape label describing what they were reworked to fit because it might be years before I need that configuration again, and with my memory... I still have a homemade puller from the late 60s that I used for valve lifters that are supposed to be removable with a...
- Mon Dec 04, 2017 6:01 pm
- Forum: John Deere crawler FAQ's
- Topic: Pressure plate setting bulletin, engine and steering clutch
- Replies: 26
- Views: 110944
Re: Pressure plate setting bulletin, engine and steering clutch
Just helped a friend adjust his steering clutch plate fingers. A thin 7/16" wrench is needed to adjust the bolt up and down to move the fingers. I found that grinding down a "yard sale" open end wrench worked well. The jam nut is 1/2" and a common open end wrench fits fine. Paul
- Mon Dec 04, 2017 5:40 pm
- Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: 450C final update and valuation
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7285
Re: 450C final update and valuation
Gentlemen: Nice to read your stories. There are many interesting, helpful and talented people on this board. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes for the holidays and the new year. Paul
- Mon Oct 02, 2017 7:08 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell
- Topic: There is nothing like a young girl and...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 18272
Re: There is nothing like a young girl and...
Great picture and your daughter will always remember the event. My daughters both have driven the 420, and their various boy friends of the time loved playing on it too. I have some great pictures and memories of people from all over the world giving "driving the dozer " a try. I have to get a new p...
- Mon Oct 02, 2017 6:54 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell
- Topic: Logging Set-Up
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11923
Re: Logging Set-Up
Nice to see your creative problem solving. You should get great satisfaction every time you use one of your creations. The back you save is your own. Thanks for sharing. Paul
- Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:03 pm
- Forum: Off-topic discussions
- Topic: Chainsaw vs Skidder (not good)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6116
Re: Chainsaw vs Skidder (not good)
You know the phrase "there are old loggers and bold loggers, but no old, bold loggers?" I'd suggest you evaluate where you fit in the picture. You seem to have more than your fair share of misadventures. Take care. Paul
- Sun Sep 17, 2017 6:59 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell
- Topic: New members first posting of 420C
- Replies: 16
- Views: 27546
Re: New members first posting of 420C
Beautiful restoration. Mine will never look as nice, but I can appreciate the time and effort that you put into yours. Really like your winch rebuild. If only mine had a spider as clean. Enjoy. Paul
- Fri Sep 15, 2017 5:46 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: No spark at plugs 1010 gases
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13636
Re: No spark at plugs 1010 gases
Hi: I've read that an undersized starter cable "starves" the ignition system during starting; too much resistance. I replaced mine, on my 6v 420 system, with an "O" cable made from welding cable and soldered on ends. I know that Lavoy has commented on the cable sizes he recommends too. Good luck. Paul
- Thu Sep 14, 2017 5:09 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: John Deere 420 C
- Replies: 25
- Views: 17769
Re: John Deere 420 C
My clutch/brake sleeve weren't a problem for me, but based on others expressed problems, a few years ago I hooked up my power washer and gave my brake/clutch shaft a good cleaning. As Lavoy has said in the past, water is a universal lubricant and gets into rusted parts best. I followed up with lith...
- Wed Sep 13, 2017 5:30 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: John Deere 420 C
- Replies: 25
- Views: 17769
Re: John Deere 420 C
My clutch/brake sleeve weren't a problem for me, but based on others expressed problems, a few years ago I hooked up my power washer and gave my brake/clutch shaft a good cleaning. As Lavoy has said in the past, water is a universal lubricant and gets into rusted parts best. I followed up with lithi...
- Mon Jul 24, 2017 9:55 am
- Forum: Off-topic discussions
- Topic: maximum degree of climbing, assent, descent
- Replies: 17
- Views: 19814
Re: maximum degree of climbing, assent, descent
Are you talking operator or machine?I like your similation Paul, so lets call this,"who's seen the meanest mountain cat"
- Mon Jul 24, 2017 9:50 am
- Forum: Off-topic discussions
- Topic: maximum degree of climbing, assent, descent
- Replies: 17
- Views: 19814
Re: maximum degree of climbing, assent, descent
I believe that as a starting point steeper roadside grades target a 1:2 rise to run, or about 26.5 degrees. 1:1 pitch is 45 degrees.