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by jag1964
Thu Jan 19, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c track tension springs
Replies: 0
Views: 2694

420c track tension springs

I have a 420c we use for trail clearing 20- 30 hours a year, runs great, We have been fixing neglected maintenance, we have been freeing up the track adjusters, both on one track have a broken spring about one turn from the end. Are these acceptable r should they be replaced? Thanks for any thoughts...
by jag1964
Sun Jan 17, 2016 11:41 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c steering clutch
Replies: 8
Views: 6682

I think that given the work involved I won't risk reusing the steels, buy new and adjust the pressure plate, Hope for the best.
by jag1964
Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:55 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c steering clutch
Replies: 8
Views: 6682

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All the steels look about the same, on both sides, like they had some corrosion that was cleaned off leaving some pitting. It seems to be worse around the perimeter.
by jag1964
Thu Jan 14, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c steering clutch
Replies: 8
Views: 6682

Yes exactly, the clutch discs look brand new, with the part number still on them, the picture does show the disc on top of a steel in the background. The steels all measure 0.095 +/- .001-.002, however they all have a funny texture to them rather then being smooth. I am thinking I need to replace th...
by jag1964
Mon Jan 11, 2016 10:21 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c steering clutch
Replies: 8
Views: 6682

420c steering clutch

I bought a 420c several years ago, starts fine, good power, however the left steering clutch does not seem too disengage, I adjusted the throw-out bearing as far out as possible, still no release. I removed the final, the clutch pressure plate and discs appear new. the steels are clean, however appe...