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by Paul Koski
Thu Feb 20, 2014 4:48 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440icd smoking
Replies: 7
Views: 6362

440icd smoking

I have been reading old posts about the 2-53 Detroit engine and have come to the conclusion that they do not fire quite correctly upon start up and emit white smoke for a period of time. Yesterday I started my crawler since the weather was so warm. It took a few shots of ether to get running, but th...
by Paul Koski
Sun Feb 09, 2014 6:58 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: identify model
Replies: 21
Views: 15170

What kind of machine is this?

I am pretty sure it is a John Deere! lol
by Paul Koski
Sat Nov 09, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: Lavoy's Little Shop O' Deeres
Topic: Canopy and/or winch off of 440 crawler for sale
Replies: 8
Views: 10159

Re: Canopy and/or winch off of 440 crawler for sale

For Sale: Canopy and/or winch off of the 440 crawler I just brought home. The canopy is off of a 1010 or 350, but very professional job of adapting to fit a 440, not a single butcher job required to mount. The winch appears to be a late model Ramsey or Warn PTO drive winch like used on Army jeep or...
by Paul Koski
Sat Nov 09, 2013 1:27 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440IC part it or rebuild
Replies: 6
Views: 5280

Re: 440IC part it or rebuild

DukeofDeere wrote:I have a 440IC manual 6 way inside blade
Good tracks
Runs
Needs steering clutches and reverser gone through.
Has welds on final cover one side.
Seat is cobbled.

Wrestling with what to do.
Input please.

Thanks,
Duke
Just give it to me!
by Paul Koski
Fri Jun 07, 2013 8:15 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440ICD Cooling fan bearings
Replies: 3
Views: 4032

Re: 440ICD cooling fan bearings

Hello folks, Well I managed to get the fan bracket and fan out by pushing the radiator forward after loosening top hose and mounts. Now the problem I have is that when attempting to press the pulley off I broke the cast pulley and also the top mounting tab bracket, not to mention the bearings and s...
by Paul Koski
Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:54 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440ICD Cooling fan bearings
Replies: 3
Views: 4032

440ICD cooling fan bearings

Hello folks, Well I managed to get the fan bracket and fan out by pushing the radiator forward after loosening top hose and mounts. Now the problem I have is that when attempting to press the pulley off I broke the cast pulley and also the top mounting tab bracket, not to mention the bearings and sh...
by Paul Koski
Thu May 30, 2013 9:47 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440ICD Cooling fan bearings
Replies: 3
Views: 4032

440ICD Cooling fan bearings

Does anyone know what the procedure is to change the fan bearings on the 440 diesel crawler. It has the 2-53 Detroit and the fan is a little loose.
Does the radiator have to be removed?

Thanks in advance

PJK
by Paul Koski
Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:22 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: Owners manual for JD950 compact tractor
Replies: 1
Views: 2878

Owners manual for JD950 compact tractor

Does anyone know if there is a free download for an owners manual for the John deere 950 2 wheel drive diesel compact tractor?

Your help is appreciated.
by Paul Koski
Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:27 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: still winter where you are??
Replies: 8
Views: 8039

Spring

It's still and clear here in Upper Michigan.

Still snowing and clear up to your a--.

Have a nice spring.
by Paul Koski
Sun Mar 24, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: # 61 blade diagram
Replies: 10
Views: 9710

Lavoy wrote:Which blade?
Lavoy
Same blade, 61. The one shown is an angle blade.
by Paul Koski
Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:54 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: # 61 blade diagram
Replies: 10
Views: 9710

Re: #61 blade diagram

JDNPC wrote:The diagram is on JD parts website listed as 61 dozer blade. I just printed it off yesterday.

Is there also a straight blade manual?
by Paul Koski
Fri Mar 22, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440ICD radiator
Replies: 3
Views: 3987

440ICD radiator

Will the radiator from a 430 gas fit on a 440diesel with out too much modification. Does it require different cooling capacity for the Detroit 2-53?

While I am here. Will the starter from a 430 work on a 440ICD?

Thanks,
by Paul Koski
Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:46 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440ICD loader converting to dozer
Replies: 5
Views: 5051

440ICD loader converting to dozer

Same blade with a lot of slop in the arms which extend for angling the blade. Would this be a problem with the pins or worn out rectangular bars that slide inside another rectangular tube. Could they be shimmed to take out the slop? After thinking about the sloppiness of the blade, I came to realize...
by Paul Koski
Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:38 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440ICD loader converting to dozer
Replies: 5
Views: 5051

440ICD loader converting to dozer

Hi all,

Can anyone see a problem with taking the loader off of a 440 diesel and installing a dozer blade and tracks in its place. I think the blade is a 63 manual 6 way. Tracks have dozer pads and grousers.
Also any problems with putting a hydraulic cylinder on the blade for tilting it.

Thanks,
by Paul Koski
Fri Mar 15, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD430 tracks
Replies: 5
Views: 4719

JD430 tracks

I am looking at purchase of a 1960 JD 430. The front idlers are worn thin and the rails look like they have seen their better days. The rear sprockets and bushings don't look too bad. My question is, what other models will the track parts fit from? Will the 40 idlers and tracks fit on a 420 and 430?...