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by krusty
Mon Apr 27, 2020 7:53 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 40c idler roller
Replies: 1
Views: 2345

40c idler roller

Hi gang When I bought my 40c the track frames had been broken and welded back together. They did a poor job and the frame was not aligned well on one side. Hence the track would pop off on a regular basis. My metalworking skills are much better now so I plan to make new track frames from scratch. I ...
by krusty
Mon Nov 25, 2019 5:32 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: to 350B or not to 350B?
Replies: 1
Views: 1923

to 350B or not to 350B?

Hope all is well with you and your machines. Came across a Cat D47U at a price I could not pass by last summer. Got it home and running but it needs new rings. That will be my spring project. This past spring I almost sold my 40C and was about to make a video for a guy who was interested.....but hec...
by krusty
Wed Sep 05, 2018 2:28 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: points part number?
Replies: 2
Views: 2677

Re: points part number?

It is a challenge to get things shipped north of the border to you within a week. These things are easily had within a few hours at a local auto parts store though.
by krusty
Wed Sep 05, 2018 7:08 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: points part number?
Replies: 2
Views: 2677

points part number?

All:

Anyone have a current vendor part number for points and a coil? Ideally Standard Motor Products....my local auto parts store has access to their products but when I go in looking for something for my "40C" they look at me like I have 7 eyes :D

Krusty
by krusty
Wed Jul 18, 2018 2:46 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440 "power plant"
Replies: 29
Views: 19675

Re: 440 "power plant"

Gang: Quick update on my 2-53 rebuild. Running strong and without issue! The water pump leaks and will get that fixed at some point. Cheaper just to add a pint or two of coolant after every run. The pistons used in the rebuild had holes in the top to cool the pistons. I am finding my oil pressure to...
by krusty
Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:13 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440 "power plant"
Replies: 29
Views: 19675

Re: 440 "power plant"

Well the not so funny happened today but all ended up OK. Moved my engine into the garage. It is a bigger 2 car garage. The understanding of size is important :shock: :shock: Though I should be somewhat ashamed at how many projects I can cram in there to work on at a single time. Tripping is not unh...
by krusty
Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:43 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440 "power plant"
Replies: 29
Views: 19675

Re: 440 "power plant"

Ya I agree. I took the outlet of the fuel filter and drained it into a fuel container. It drained the whole tank without issue in good volume. I would have expected some fuel return from the head. The manual says .6 GPM, though even a trickle would be good. I took the pump apart and it seems fine wi...
by krusty
Sun Jan 21, 2018 4:56 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440 "power plant"
Replies: 29
Views: 19675

Re: 440 "power plant"

finally got around to replacing the fuel line, it is better but not long term. I am not getting any fuel return into tank. Runs for a min or two and then dies. Next step will be a pump....to rebuild or just get a replacement? The kit for it seems simple enough to redo. I am going to pop the fuel pum...
by krusty
Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:09 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Ignition failure on 1010 gas engine
Replies: 7
Views: 6607

Re: Ignition failure on 1010 gas engine

You see one must really purchase enough scrap iron (I mean projects) to fully understand how an ignition circuit works. But before you spend time on this make sure you have yourself a nice little digital voltmeter. Any economical unit will do. Probably a beer too. Signs you have faulty ignition comp...
by krusty
Mon Jan 08, 2018 10:03 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440 "power plant"
Replies: 29
Views: 19675

Re: 440 "power plant"

Thanks Lavoy, Was going to move it into the garage to work on it yesterday but my old tractor shift forks need a bit of work. Why do things break in the winter I wonder???? The Detroit manual says to run the return fuel line into a cup to ensure consistent flow and no bubbles so hoping it is an easy...
by krusty
Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:13 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440 "power plant"
Replies: 29
Views: 19675

Re: 440 "power plant"

One more thing....in the detroit manual it states the fuel filter is downstream from the pump, but my current setup has the tank gravity fed into the filter and the pump drawing out of the filter. Once it warms up again I will work on the fuel flow confirmation.
by krusty
Wed Jan 03, 2018 10:37 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440 "power plant"
Replies: 29
Views: 19675

Re: 440 "power plant"

Funny how a month passes by like that but.....it lives! Well sort of. I had it outside to work on it which was not a big deal per se and then the temps dropped like a rock. I installed the compression rings without issue and thought I got the scraper rings in fine but it was clear that I broke them ...
by krusty
Fri Dec 08, 2017 9:21 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440 "power plant"
Replies: 29
Views: 19675

Re: 440 "power plant"

Thx for the tip on bypass filtration. Like I said if it runs the whole oil thing will be phase II. But the use of a bypass filter does explain the amount of sludge in the oil pan.
by krusty
Thu Dec 07, 2017 12:45 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440 "power plant"
Replies: 29
Views: 19675

Re: 440 "power plant"

Shame on me I damaged a conn rod. Live and learn. Ordered an overhaul kit which would have been reasonably priced but adding in the new conn rods this better fire up when back together. Original conn rods had closed tops, newer style and also in the larger 53 engines has nozzles on top to spray oil ...
by krusty
Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440 "power plant"
Replies: 29
Views: 19675

Re: 440 "power plant"

Sure enough there was water on top of the pistons and the cyl walls were beyond a quick hone I think. Everything else was in very good shape so will get things measured up for a new inframe kit tomorrow. After inventing a few new words, the liners came out with the pistons. Still need to separate th...