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by ragrier
Sat Mar 07, 2015 6:48 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Repair/Restore Video?
Replies: 2
Views: 3122

Repair/Restore Video?

Does anyone know of videos of repairs or restoration? Maybe the gurus and Masters of the JD Crawlers could make some if they don't exist?? I have what I think is a 1959 440 IC Gas. Overall, it is in pretty good shape. Stats and runs great! Steering and brakes are bad and steering on the left side is...
by ragrier
Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:10 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Reverser
Replies: 1
Views: 2437

Reverser

July 26, 2011

The reverser will work, but makes a horrible squeeling noise. Any ideas?

Also, found what I think is the
PTO lever (to the left of the gear shifter). , but there is no PTO shaft. Do I just put a shaft in???

Robert
by ragrier
Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:20 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Hydraulic leaks
Replies: 1
Views: 2421

Hydraulic leaks

July 24, 2011

My little 1958 400IC (still haven't verified with SN yet) leaks a touch in a few places.

What would be the best modern-day hydraulic fluid to put in?
I know things leak, but do I need to worry a bunch?

Robert
by ragrier
Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:22 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: BRAND NEW JOHN DEERE 440 IC owner...
Replies: 1
Views: 2659

BRAND NEW JOHN DEERE 440 IC owner...

Hey all! I just bought my first John Deere. It is supposedly a 1958 440 IC. Unfortunately, I have not had the time to go over the crawler in any great detail. For the most part, it runs well and does all the things it appears it should do. I am certain that I will get into a bunch of maintenance and...