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Sure wish I knew how to get this transmission out.

Sorry for the delay on response, I,ve been out of pocket. Yes Ive decided to attempt to replace the transmission I bought one that seems to be in good shape still looking for someone to come by and let me know if anything needs be fixed on it. I,m not very good at giving up when I havent even gotten...

The first three pages are the new pictures. http://s1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/glenn5564/ Let me know what yall think. I think I might try to fix it I have located a used trans (that works but I'll go thru it to check for weak spots)for $1250 shipped to my house. Thanks again to all that have ...

Thanks all for the wisdom and opinions thats what I was hoping for when I joined. I learned long ago to listen and its done me well thru the years. I still havent made up my mind yet . Question of the day... When the guy was driving it everything was working and he heard a pop (guessing Trans case) ...

Found a case for $1200 still weighing my options. Trying to figure out how to load pictures on this site.

I can get $1440 from the scrap yard is that best or part it out???

Previous owner not giving any refunds anytime this year!!!! No surprise there. So I guess the next step is finding the ser # So if any of you have any other suggestions as to where it might be located Ill be happy to go look. Then Im guessing that I need to know where to find a used transmission So ...

The further inspection of the loader today revealed the frame rails (where it attaches to the drives) is what was welded and not the transmission even though the tranmission is still cracked!!! The serial # is not on the back of the loader that I could find and the paint is not very thick. I did fin...

Thanks for the help guys!!! I went to pressure wash the loader and after 3 hours and a change of clothes I got it relatively clean. When I inspected the crawler I found that the Transmission housing was busted in the back (it had beed welded in the past) so I now know where the problem originated. I...

Looked where you said it may be and was unable to locate it by the rear canopy. The one under the seat is missing. I tried looking for info in the forum but was unable to find anything about the serial number locations. Can anyone tell me any possible locations for the serial # placements on a 450 T...

I couldnt find the serial number. can anyone enlighten me on the possible locations of the serial num on the crawler or the engine?
THX

Hello all I'm a Nubie here and have only visited this site a couple times and was impressed with the knowledge thats available. I'm not working my life away anymore and now have bought a possible good piece of history to tinker with. I bought a 1974 Straight 450 (I Think) for $3000.00 Did I do okay?...