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by bmace
Wed Jun 01, 2016 5:44 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 12V wiring problem
Replies: 4
Views: 4384

12V wiring problem

Thanks for all the feedback on the 12V problem.I did have it wired correctly with the resistor in the right location. The problem was the machine was backfiring and acting like a possible wiring problem I might have created when I rewired . Eventually,fter a long process of elimination,I located the...
by bmace
Mon May 30, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 12V wiring problem
Replies: 4
Views: 4384

12V wiring problem

I have installed an alternator (1-wire) on a JD 420C. The tractor is wired for Neg grnd.The 12 V coil is new and requires an external resistor.My question is ,does the resistor go in line between the coil and distributor or is it okay to install inalternator to battery line?
by bmace
Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:07 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: log arch for 440
Replies: 4
Views: 4829

Re: log arch for 440

DukeofDeere wrote:
bmace wrote:[A fellow in Bethlehem ,NH. had a log arch he wanted to sell. His name is Don Leavitt and he has quite a collection of 40,420,430 parts and pieces.
Do you have any contact information?

Don Leavitt,Bethlehem,NH,Tel. 603-869-5819
by bmace
Mon Dec 15, 2014 4:15 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: log arch for 440
Replies: 4
Views: 4829

Re: log arch for 440

[A fellow in Bethlehem ,NH. had a log arch he wanted to sell. His name is Don Leavitt and he has quite a collection of 40,420,430 parts and pieces.
by bmace
Mon Apr 29, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Nice 420 for sale in Maine
Replies: 6
Views: 6757

chains had just been installed prior to photo,the tracks have been relaxed to proper dimensions .Good pick up.
by bmace
Wed Feb 27, 2013 4:06 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440ic engine clutch question?
Replies: 20
Views: 16589

I just experience the same problem on my 430. Ultimately, I took the machine apart and sure enough ,clutch plate stuck to the flywheel. I dug a little into my memory bank and remembered that is why it's a good idea if leaving unused for any extended period of time to put a block of wood against the ...
by bmace
Thu Feb 21, 2013 7:34 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 12v back to 6v what a mistake
Replies: 5
Views: 6024

you might try putting a battery trickler on the 6 volt and let it recharge to full capacity for a couple two or three days. Once it is fully recharged you shouldn't have a problem. I run all 6 volts on four different crawlers and have found this to be a problem if only running for a short time in re...