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by fyrchieftx
Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:08 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 1957 420c tracks
Replies: 2
Views: 3851

Don' think so, got a crawler loader just like it, mine are more john deere'ish.
by fyrchieftx
Sun Sep 26, 2010 1:34 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Poll for what kind of crawler you have.
Replies: 220
Views: 226109

1957 420c crawler loader w/rippers, and a rops
by fyrchieftx
Mon Sep 13, 2010 11:21 pm
Forum: Lavoy's Little Shop O' Deeres
Topic: Nice 420 on Ebay
Replies: 10
Views: 11070

I have actually seen this machine operate. I have seen a picture somewhere of my son sitting on it. My dad used to own a store in Victor,CO., which you have to pass thru Divide to get too. My dad took the picture of my son on it, while son was with him one summer. Best I remember it was faded green ...
by fyrchieftx
Sat Aug 28, 2010 6:07 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: what I would like to know....
Replies: 13
Views: 12975

I have the hood off my 1957 420c, message me your cell number and Ill send you a pic of that area Monday, unless I have a good pic on my phone now tonight at work.
by fyrchieftx
Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:19 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c brake rod does nothing
Replies: 5
Views: 5633

Thanks,
Dan and Lavoy, Ill try these procedures soon as I get a day off.
Mike
by fyrchieftx
Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:19 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c brake rod does nothing
Replies: 5
Views: 5633

Thanks Dan,
This sure sounds better than what I was fearing, dropping the side plates or a whole lot more.
Mike
by fyrchieftx
Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:57 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c brake rod does nothing
Replies: 5
Views: 5633

420c brake rod does nothing

Brake pedal is laying on the floor, cannot feel it connected to anything ? I can see and feel both rods moving on each side. When I parked and began my work in my shop, the right side brake felt like it needed adjustment. I have found there is not a spring pulling the pedal back up, but when depress...
by fyrchieftx
Sun Apr 18, 2010 11:38 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Reformed lurker.
Replies: 3
Views: 3602

Thanks Lavoy,

How about that idler axle, is that available somewhere or is it a machine shop item ?
Do you have an idea what the 40 john deere is from on the arms going to bucket ? I havent seen it looking at other pictures yet .
by fyrchieftx
Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:53 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Reformed lurker.
Replies: 3
Views: 3602

Reformed lurker.

Been lurking for months, finally went and looked at one and let it follow me home. Now I need idler bushings, seals, and maybe a shaft, where do you start looking ? It is a loader with the JD 90 factory mount, but the arms say 40 JOHN DEERE, and ideas or is this way it should be ? Will need lift and...