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by Big Mike
Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:24 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c steering clutch won't release - beware adj. guage "
Replies: 7
Views: 12803

Emmett;
I find it hard to believe that an eight inch would "bottom out" the fingers. Did you set the steering lever and then slide the bearing so it just touches the fingers before going on tour??
Look forward to learning the resolve.
Big Mike
by Big Mike
Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:02 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c steering clutch won't release - beware adj. guage "
Replies: 7
Views: 12803

Lavoy rocks!! One of a dying breed; not only has the (needed) parts, but has the knowledge and actually CARES! Bought a 420c that would be a master mechanics nightmare. Just finishing the second side of a TOTAL steering rebuild. Engine clutch is next. I will go nowhere else for the parts because I a...
by Big Mike
Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c steering clutch won't release - beware adj. guage "
Replies: 7
Views: 12803

halfway, not hallway :lol:
by Big Mike
Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c steering clutch won't release - beware adj. guage "
Replies: 7
Views: 12803

setting

So, are you saying set the bolt hallway (middle) of the travel slot?
The book says to slide the bearing out until it just touches the fingers.