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by jacksonvine
Fri Jul 26, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Starter Issue 1952 MC Crawler
Replies: 1
Views: 1948

Starter Issue 1952 MC Crawler

I failed to mention in my earlier post concerning the bendix issue that I converted to a 12v system and kept the 6v starter, Thanks
by jacksonvine
Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:14 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Starter Issue 1952 MC Crawler
Replies: 2
Views: 2558

Starter Issue 1952 MC Crawler

My starter bendix does not fully engage the ring gear on the motor. Pulling the starter lever it sounds like the bendix just spins or sounds like it barely engages the ring gear, other times it just spins when attempting to start. Help
by jacksonvine
Thu Jul 25, 2019 3:00 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Starter Removal 1952 MC Crawler
Replies: 1
Views: 1902

Starter Removal 1952 MC Crawler

It has been a while since i have removed the starter motor and the fellow who did it has passed away. In looking at it it has one nut with a pointed center in the middle to secure the starter on the driver's right. There does not seem to bee enough room to back the starter out after loosing the nut ...
by jacksonvine
Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:34 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Tracks for 1952 MC crawler
Replies: 1
Views: 2210

Tracks for 1952 MC crawler

I have removed/repaired all of the track shoes from the old rails on my 1952 MC crawler and am beginning to reassemble on the refurbished rails I purchased earlier from you. I would like to know if there is a directional issue for the rails and shoes? As long as I have the track shoes pointing in th...
by jacksonvine
Tue Jun 04, 2019 9:17 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: “C” clips for track pins
Replies: 1
Views: 2357

“C” clips for track pins

I purchased refurbished track rails for my 1952 MC crawler and had work done on the steering clutches and the man doing the work did not keep the “C” clips for the track pins. I got new pins but no extra clips. Are they still available?
by jacksonvine
Thu Oct 25, 2018 8:33 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Carriage bolts for '52 MC shoes?
Replies: 1
Views: 2111

Carriage bolts for '52 MC shoes?

Can anyone give me the specs for the carriage bolts?
by jacksonvine
Thu May 17, 2018 12:32 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Rebuild 1952 MC motor estimate
Replies: 2
Views: 2815

Rebuild 1952 MC motor estimate

Can anyone tell me approximately how much it should cost to rebuild my 1952 MC crawler? Rebore cylinders and turn crankshaft?
by jacksonvine
Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:20 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 1952 John Deere MC Crawler
Replies: 7
Views: 7514

1952 John Deere MC Crawler

I need to verify the manufacturer of the engine for my 1952 John Deere MC crawler. The man that is going to do the rebuild thinks it might be a Wisconsin motor. Can anyone verify this or advise me of the correct manufacturer?
by jacksonvine
Wed Dec 23, 2015 12:58 pm
Forum: Lavoy's Little Shop O' Deeres
Topic: Overhaul of '52 MC Motor
Replies: 1
Views: 3001

Overhaul of '52 MC Motor

I am beginning the process of rebuilding the motor for my '52 MC crawler and notice that there are a lot of overhaul sets offered online and I need advise on the best.
Thanks.
by jacksonvine
Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:25 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Stretched tracks MC crawler
Replies: 1
Views: 2370

Stretched tracks MC crawler

I have an early 50's MC crawler that has tracks stretched in excess of the adjustment screws. While I have a couple of cracked links that I need replacing what options are there to properly tension the tracks.
Thanks.