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by safetyjoe
Wed Apr 29, 2015 3:41 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 40C Is it Worth The Effort?
Replies: 7
Views: 7799

Well, I did just that. I went and bought one this weekend that's running and needs some of the parts that I already have. I'll keep the board posted with progress. Thanks for the reply. :wink:
by safetyjoe
Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:08 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 40C Is it Worth The Effort?
Replies: 7
Views: 7799

Thanks a lot for the honest feedback! That is interesting about how the clutches may be "toast" and still rolling. I guess curiosity is getting the better of me and I'm going to have to find out. I'm building a lean-to on the side of the barn so I can move some stuff out and make floor space for a c...
by safetyjoe
Fri Apr 24, 2015 10:19 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 40C Is it Worth The Effort?
Replies: 7
Views: 7799

JD 40C Is it Worth The Effort?

I'm a newbie on the board, but I am familiar with old iron. I picked up a John Deere 40C for scrap price, and I got most of a parts tractor to go with it that is already is in pieces. Neither have run for about five years and they have been sitting outside. We pushed it up the trailer ramps with a B...