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by rogberndt
Sun Apr 16, 2017 3:44 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Hydraulic cylinders for dozer
Replies: 3
Views: 3120

Thanks Jim, looks like Surplus Center may have something. Good call, thanks for the input.
Roger
by rogberndt
Sat Apr 15, 2017 12:14 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Hydraulic cylinders for dozer
Replies: 3
Views: 3120

Hydraulic cylinders for dozer

Seeking any suggestions for cylinder replacements on a 40c mated to a 420 undercarriage. The old ones are 3 in. Bore 1 1/4 shaft, 24 in. Retracted and 34 in. Extended. Thanks.
Roger
by rogberndt
Fri Oct 21, 2016 12:40 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 40c/420c steering brake
Replies: 9
Views: 7414

I agree Lavoy, I'm thinking something got bent, I did have to straighten parts of the lever the t bolt goes in. When I tightened the adjusting nut the t bolt came up and contacted the lever preventing anymore adjusting, that's when I looked at the right hand side to see how many threads were above t...
by rogberndt
Thu Oct 20, 2016 10:17 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 40c/420c steering brake
Replies: 9
Views: 7414

Thanks Paul, can't start on it for a couple of weeks, I like your pictures so I'll post some when I can. I was wondering how to get the final to clear the track frame just like your picture showed. I will study your post and hopefully figure it out. Thanks for your input, Roger.
by rogberndt
Thu Oct 20, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 40c/420c steering brake
Replies: 9
Views: 7414

The right hand steering clutch works however it's way out of adjustment. There's a rather loud click sound when you pull the steering lever, and there are posts about that. There's also some oil present so probably looking at clutch rebuild and a new seal.
by rogberndt
Thu Oct 20, 2016 3:36 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 40c/420c steering brake
Replies: 9
Views: 7414

Yes, I realize the two adjustments. I just wanted to compare what the right hand side looked like, I wanted to fix the left hand side first before opening up the right hand one. The band was a reconditioned at 10566 t same as original. The original wasn't that bad but did have groves cut in from rub...
by rogberndt
Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:35 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 40c/420c steering brake
Replies: 9
Views: 7414

40c/420c steering brake

Hello, I inherited a 40/420 crawler, I believe it is mostly a 40c with a 420 five roller under carriage and transmission. I have no steering on the left side. I peeked inside the clutch housing and could see that the brake band had slipped toward the inside off the drum. After unable to pry it back ...