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by bjenrus
Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:44 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: steering clutch
Replies: 6
Views: 5206

steering clutch

Thanks Lavoy, I will try to cut or grind it off. Do you have a master link and pin in stock? Looks to me that I will destroy both when I do that. Also I don't have the clips that hold the master pin. Do you have the clutch parts, oil seals, ect. for putting it back together? If I have to take it apa...
by bjenrus
Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:29 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: steering clutch
Replies: 6
Views: 5206

steering clutch

Thanks guys! I had it out again today and it definitely gets worse after using for a while. When I adjusted the free play, it looked oily in there. Probable a leaky seal. I haven't had it apart yet but the previous owners obviously have. When you pull off the outside cover with the final drive does ...
by bjenrus
Sat Feb 28, 2015 11:12 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: steering clutch
Replies: 6
Views: 5206

steering clutch

I have a 1957 JD 420C that I just spent a bunch of time adjusting the tracks, clutches, and steering brakes. I have the operator manual and tried to follow it carefully. I went out to push some dirt and it seemed fine at first. After it got warmed up and with a load, it only wants to steer to the le...