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Thanks Lavoy,
must have been real close as only had to move it a hair.
seems to be o.k. now...
will see later how she does

well folks..am having a question on my timing...it seems that my points are opening just after it goes past the wire. i have not moved the distributor since i bought it and has been running ok, points gap is at 22 thousandths and is open about 3/4 inch past the wire on the outside circumference of d...

kinda what i thought too...

ok Guys, here is question for y'all. Insofar as my 2 cyl cap is made with 4 plug outlets w/2 plugged. 1. What four cyl cap is it and what would the cost be versus the 2 cyl plugged? 2. If cost the same why can we not use the 4 cyl cap and reverse the cap for a second life? 3. the other question i ha...

i found that happening on a friends 2010, finally got tired of issues and took starter off ad checked all connections...found one loose enough to turn the connector just a bit....tightened it and no problems since.....keep it simple...check em all..

is battery up to par? have you checked for water in the gas....marvel schlabel carbs have a plug in bottom that you can take out and drain the old gas and water, many times i find that to be primary reason these old girls do not want to fire. and they (carbs) like to be clean, also the elbow inlet h...

search this site and you can find info and probably pics of the changes to do that.....

Ruustoad, If you have not read the Q&A forum where the info to the "pic server" is located...it is at the bottom of the board index page, once you have logged in to the jdcrawler site..only registered users of the site can access that portion... You simply have to send email to Lavoy, at postmaster@...

got me a bit confused...what do i use in my jd440ic reverser? i have not changed it..if i recall somewhere said ATF, if so what kind? or what iso if hydraulic?

i will second JimB motion...First though you need to go thru linkage...for loose or worn fittings and adjust the clutch...unfortunately that entails removing the rear belly pan, unless you have or can fabricate wrenches bent to clear framework to adjust the clutch mechanisms. to replace engine clutc...

Just for information...it is always good to post your location, someone may well be nearby with parts available that you need..
access your profile in the drop down login box to add location..

Got it....She was just trying to be cantankerous!!!...make a body worry!!

Thanks JimB, Setting about a week after i power washed it and cleaned mud off... Have had no trouble shifting even when i put it back in shed and pedal feels same as always. So would seem to be stuck clutch and i will try to do as suggested once weather dries up again....will have to start in gear t...

My engine clutch seems to be giving me problems all of a sudden. Been doing fine parked it in shed and today i went out and started it up and all gears wanted to grind when attempting to put in gear. i shut it off and turned key and moved machine forward, so my clutch is actually engaged with the pe...

It is good idea to put your location in your profile...you can access that in the login drop down box. others here will surely tune in to answer your questions.
tho basically you can check to see which valves are open on the number 1 cylinder, believe both should be closed.