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In regards to your sloppy control linkage...also today i checked my new front loader controls and linkage there too was really sloppy...found several of my brass tubes...only one fits one linkage hole on each control lever....they both have stove bolts in them so are even smaller than pins should be...

Here is what i see....First thing is....these manuals and machines are all well over 50 years old and still in some sort of working condition....Do you really think that ...anyone...at that time would have thought these machines were still going to be used and viable? and of course manuals were for ...

my pivot points for the blade controls were all loose and sloppy also....i simply went to my local ace hardware store and bought several sizes of small brass tubes that would fit the pins and holes...made bushings...tightened them up and working much better!!..as they wear out simply replace them.. ...

re..cylinders....your local hydraulic shop will probably have the cups and seals...however...if you can take them apart yourself...and replace all needed ..will save you a bunch...cylinders mite need honing if any bad areas....my jd440ic cost me $300 bucks for 1 cylinder..gotparts needed for 2 cyls ...

location...farm mechanic....it may help if you add your location to your profile...access is in drop down login box....someone may be nearby to offer more insight or suggestions...

Believe you are talking about the throwout bearing carrier...t/o rides on that for steering clutch..also be sure and set the pressure plate with the jd7 gauge

Tranny/hydraulic fluid a bit low....calls for 20w30 oil....aint none hereabouts...what to use? alternatives??

Looks like Lavoy has the answer!!! so is good to know!...while reverser is out good time for that to be checked/rebuilt! and probably engine clutch as well..

First question i would have...does it snap into forward position? any other criteria..noise..looseness?

Here it is...my jd440ic is up for sale...has 64 - 6 way blade, lift cylinders have new seals and cups, left steering new clutch and brake band t/o bearing etc..replaced, rebuilt water pump and hydraulic pump all from Lavoy, rad tested and cleaned. see posts and pics are in pic server and in several ...

Well folks i guess it is getting close to decision time on my jd440ic, i really like the old girl since she has really been dependable, but i will now need to obtain a wheeled front loader soon. After doing all the repairs as they came by...rebuild lift cylinders and left steering, water pump and ca...

have you checked with Lavoy for the kit?

Now...can someone answer the question on the ...engine clutch....does that also need the 1/8th inch spacing..likes needed for the steering?

If not...and is used...will that create the problem encountered??????

Mr. Huffman, To be clear....did you adjust it with the jd7 gauge? It is kinda bit confusing just how to place the thing. Also did you check all the linkage, as all the wear points add uo. and then again check the pedal free play...it would seem that the clutch is close but not getting the pressure n...

there is adjustment for both clutches in the reverser..forward and reverse..shows in manual...