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by b13150
Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:04 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 450b steering brake adjustment
Replies: 4
Views: 14676

The clutch is disengaged before the brake is applied. When I tightened the band I couldn't tell where the detent was so I may not have had that wright. As far as doing the hole setup to the manual I'm afraid I will make it worse not better. It's pretty confusing, I have had two mechanic buddies look...
by b13150
Wed Aug 22, 2012 4:53 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 450b steering brake adjustment
Replies: 4
Views: 14676

450b steering brake adjustment

Had new steering clutches and brake band replaced. Ran it about 20hrs and brake was not turning as good as before. Tightened brake ban 1 turn, worked good for 30 or so minutes. Next day tightened it again 30 or so minutes later it wouldn't turn as good. It is really like the power assist is not work...
by b13150
Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD450B what to do..... sell off as parts?
Replies: 27
Views: 24584

450b sreering clutch

I debated for 6 months to to do my clutch job or hire it out. It took a very good dozer mechanic 26 hrs at 25$ an hr to do just one side. You just never know how long it will take untill you start. His estimate was 15 hr at most. I took to him on a Friday and I was using it by the next Friday. I see...
by b13150
Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:12 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 450B steering clutch.
Replies: 9
Views: 25549

450b steering clutch

I talked to a john deere mechanic that says you don't have to pull finals out on 450 just 350 . More on dieselbomber web site say the same. Can anyone clear this up, is splitting the tracks really necessary.
by b13150
Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:07 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 450B steering clutch.
Replies: 9
Views: 25549

450B steering clutch.

I am getting different answers if you have to split tracks on 450b to replace steering clutches. Some say you don't some say you do. Can anyone be of help on this.
by b13150
Thu Nov 17, 2011 3:16 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Getting ready to rebuild the steering clutches on my 450B
Replies: 96
Views: 99876

spliting the tracks

I didn't.think you had to split the tracks on a 450b to replace the steering clutches.
by b13150
Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:53 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: replacing steering clutches on 450b
Replies: 7
Views: 6987

steering clutches

Ihavent had much time to get on here but i do learn something everytime ido. Now for my question, do I need any special tools to replace the

steering clutches on my 450b
by b13150
Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:52 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: replacing steering clutches on 450b
Replies: 7
Views: 6987

steering clutches

Ihavent had much time to get on here but i do learn something everytime ido. Now for my question, do I need any special tools to replace the

steering clutches on my 450b
by b13150
Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:52 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: replacing steering clutches on 450b
Replies: 7
Views: 6987

replacing steering clutches on 450b

What is the best type of replacement clutches and where is the best place to buy them?
by b13150
Sun Jul 31, 2011 2:52 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: My 450 B right clutch sliping when under alot of pressure.
Replies: 3
Views: 3699

My 450 B right clutch sliping when under alot of pressure.

This is my frst forum ever, so bare with me. Can this clutch be adjusted or is toast. Manual is not real clear, any tips and tricks on this adjustment would be helpful.