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I've pulled an 8' behind 2 cylinder crawlers a great deal, in both snow and dirt with no problem. 350 will pull a 10 foot easily. As far as a 12 foot, probably same song, just depends on how fast you want to pull, and how much dirt you want to carry.
Lavoy

Deere's current replacement for the steering clutch adjuster is a Heim joint. It is utter impossible to adjust, it is not a suitable part. Ive had the argument with DTAC, they don't care, they feel it is the right part, so I gave up, started putting together my own joints.
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It will bolt up, you will need to change radiator, hoses, throttle rod bracket, fan, fan support, not sure what belts you are going to need, and other stuff I am forgetting about. You will also be really disappointed in the power compared to a 420.
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I have little to no faith in Helicoil. Just pulled apart a 440 that had a Helicoil in the trans, and the Helicoil just pulled out and did nothing. I prefer the full threaded inserts like Keensert, Timesert, and plenty of other brands. I have done several with exactly what you have on yours. They are...

I just replied to your PM.
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We had an HD3 Allis crawler that had a horrible case of algae. It will literally grow through a filter and continue its way to the pump. I have never worked with something so miserable in my life. I set one of the filters on the drawbar, and the black ooze ran down onto the drawbar. Later on I got s...

This is not the test I am referencing, but it is representative of inncrease in lubricity of various names. The following are the preliminary results of a research study on diesel fuel Lubricity Additives. There is likely to be further commentary and explanation added at a future time. PURPOSE: The ...

For cold weather as an additive, I use Power Service, if I screw up and am in trouble, I use a product called Melt Down. Similar to Power Service 911, but I feel it works much better. As a general additive, if you have a rotary Roosamaster pump, then I use TCWIII outboard motor oil. I don't have it ...

Just an update on this thread in case anyone surfs in here. I do have new replacements on hand, $40.
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I have new reproduction 8A/8G fairlead frames done, have not gotten to the roller point, but that is the easiest part.
Looks good!
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Same to you.
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Merry Christmas everyone.
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I would echo what Leonard said. My bet is trans is slipping, he knows it, that's probably why he abandoned it. By it by the pound for a parts machine.
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I have a couple of factory doze4 blade attachments for the loaders.
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It is kind of personal preference. I personally have put very few back on. They certainly don't hurt anything or Deere wouldn't have used them to start with. Lots and lots of higher HP, higher RPM engines that never used them.
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