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thank you all for the replies. 1. yes, external smoke from the manifold. 2. replaced the leak off lines AND the brass "tees." the rubber gaskets in the tees had disintegrated in a couple. 3. I am getting exhaust smoke out the union between the turbo and the exhuast flange as was mentioned, this is s...

Have a 1979 JD 450c w/ turbo. Getting a lot of smoke coming off the exhaust manifold after it warms up. I replaced all the leak off fittings and lines, but it hasn't seemed to abate the problem. Any thoughts or previous experiences here please?

Park up on old tires to keep tracks from freezing to the ground.

thank you for the responses thus far. I've checked a few of the east coast salvage yards and have gotten shrugs thus far I'm afraid. JWB, if you decide to fab the brackets, would it be possible to get dimensional drawings from you on them? I've looked at some of your mods and I like your style.

BT

Looking for a backhoe mounting bracket for my 79 450c w/ ROPS. Will gladly do all the leg work to get it to central Virginia. please contact me if you have one your willing to part with. Brian

I stand corrected Lavoy, JD227 gauge according to the manual. Still a hen's tooth to buy, if anyone is willing to give me dimensions, PM me I'd be much obliged.

BT

Evening folks, long time reader finally jumping in. I acquired a 65 (45xxx) 2010 diesel crawler loader with a 93(00) backhoe that had been sitting for 10 plus years. The machine is in decent shape given its age and decade of neglect. The price was right, the engine was free, the undercarraige had go...