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by jcastigl
Wed Mar 07, 2018 7:53 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: John Deere mc milky oil after valve job
Replies: 12
Views: 10709

Re: John Deere mc milky oil after valve job

Thank you all for the knowledge I did fallow the torque procedures 50 then 100 the 140 and retorqued after I ran it for about 15 mins, I used what I thought was a good quality gasket and copper spray. I'll try a new gasket and let everyone know how it turns out. Thank you so much
by jcastigl
Sun Feb 25, 2018 1:11 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: John Deere mc milky oil after valve job
Replies: 12
Views: 10709

John Deere mc milky oil after valve job

Like the title says my mc has milky engine oil after I had the head rebuilt I've changed the oil and filter ran it for about 10 mins oil is still fine two days later it's milky again. Any insight on my issue I didn't have this issue before the head was done they replaced all 4 valves all 4 valve gui...
by jcastigl
Thu Jun 08, 2017 12:22 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Jd mc
Replies: 7
Views: 6323

Re: Jd mc

I took the top cover off and it seems to be a little wet down inside the final drive. Im thinking i need new seals as well. When i pull back on the right stick the crawler wont turn until its almost fully pulled back
by jcastigl
Fri Jun 02, 2017 6:59 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Jd mc
Replies: 7
Views: 6323

Jd mc

Im sure its on here somewhere but my child is in need of a transplant so he will turn right. Im almost positive my right hand steering clutch is about to go. It doesnt start engaging until the stick is about 1 inch from full back position the left hand stick engages within an inch of neutral positio...
by jcastigl
Tue Aug 16, 2016 12:47 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Mc 1000 tool carrier
Replies: 6
Views: 6512

Mc 1000 tool carrier

I have a mc 1000 tool carrier and I can't seem to get the tool bar pitch set, the adjustment levers seem to be seized up and or broken does anyone know where I can get parts for it?
by jcastigl
Sun Aug 07, 2016 9:12 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Another 52 mc question
Replies: 28
Views: 21823

Well the mc has sprung a leak on the right side hydrolic cylinder does anyone have a parts manual for a mc 1000 tool bar lift cylinder
by jcastigl
Wed Aug 03, 2016 5:01 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Track adjuster problem
Replies: 8
Views: 7371

I'm going to give it a shot when I get back from the tractor show be ready for loads of questions. Lavoy do you have a number I can call you for tech support on the fly?
by jcastigl
Tue Aug 02, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Track adjuster problem
Replies: 8
Views: 7371

As far as I know this tractor doesn't have a rock gaurd because it uses the mc 1000 tool carrier that has the hydrolic cylinders on top of the roller housing. But yes
that is what I'm talking about.
by jcastigl
Tue Aug 02, 2016 8:13 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Track adjuster problem
Replies: 8
Views: 7371

Everything that's on the undercarriage seems to be in place I'll take pictures tomorrow heading out to a tractor show this weekend taking my cub and a couple others I have. So I might not get the pictures up until Sunday night I'll try to get them up earlier.[/code]
by jcastigl
Tue Aug 02, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Another 52 mc question
Replies: 28
Views: 21823

Yeah what the failed to mention is that it's all plastic and only weighs 40 pounds
by jcastigl
Tue Aug 02, 2016 4:19 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Another 52 mc question
Replies: 28
Views: 21823

The outside looks good it appears to be inside in like a museum almost of an office so I imagine that it was just painted and nothing else
by jcastigl
Tue Aug 02, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Another 52 mc question
Replies: 28
Views: 21823

https://lancaster.craigslist.org/grd/5710672256.html

Found this today if anyone is interested in think it's a little much for it but I'm sure someone will pay that.
by jcastigl
Mon Aug 01, 2016 7:52 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Track adjuster problem
Replies: 8
Views: 7371

The part that is coming off is part 30B If I'm looking at the parts book correctly http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/Jcastigl/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160801_214454_zpsloi8m5z0.jpg.html?filters[user]=145448566&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=2[/img] http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/Jcastigl/media/Mobile...
by jcastigl
Mon Aug 01, 2016 7:36 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Track adjuster problem
Replies: 8
Views: 7371

Track adjuster problem

Well I was washing the mc today took me 4 hours to clean all the fragmitas and mud out from the undercarriage not a happy camper. Well straight to the point I noticed that my left inside track adjuster is coming off of its guide. It's some what on the flat part twards the front of the tractor but th...
by jcastigl
Sun Jul 31, 2016 1:08 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Parts 1010
Replies: 3
Views: 3654

It figures I post it on here and now it's down there is a 440 on Lancaster Craigslist though it is in parts. https://lancaster.craigslist.org/grd/5684415441.html