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Lavoy

Can regular transmission fluid be used in the reverser ?

What are the proper oils to be running in my 440's trans , reverser , and engine oil ?

LAVOY

HAVE THE SHAFTS ARRIVED YET?

Just wondering if anyone has ever turned the upper idler shaft to bring the unworn side to the top

seems like this could work ?

Just wondering if there is a proper way for tracks to be running , most pictures show the grouser bar toward the back of the pad when the pad is against the ground , but my machine has them the other way and i have seen some other machines like this , can this cause any damage?

Hey lavoy , I have been watching the jd parts web site and in the last week the prices have dropped on the seals and bushings for the front idlers for a 440 I ordered 2 new front Idlers just to see what would happen , they called me today and said all the parts are in ! I will be suprised if this wo...

Gary,

I removed the final on my 440 without a hoist , you just need a second person to help you rotate it up and out , its over 200 lbs

What type of welder works best ( wire or stick ) ?

Are the idlers cast ?

What is the best way to weld cracks in front idler ?

Are rollers from a 40 crawler the same as the rollers on my 440 ?

CAN I USE REGULAR 90 WT GEAR OIL IN FINAL?

I just removed my upper supports last week , 1/2 inch drive socket with 8 foot pieceof heavy wall pipe did it after soaking bolts with penetrating oil

I was sure the bolts would break , but they broke loose and came out no problem, the 1 bolt i heated on the front idler support broke

I may have the opportunity to pick up a 350 parts machine , what undercarriage parts would be interchangeable with my 440 , is this a good move? My undercarriage right now is very weak , tracks are shot , upper idlers are done , front idlers are weak, sprockets are good Undercarriage frame is worn f...

lavoy
i am interested in a new or used upper idler for a 440 , can you give me a price on each ?

thanks

HOW MUCH FOR THE NEW AND USED IDLERS