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by Richtdow
Mon Nov 20, 2017 5:37 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD MC Possible Steering Contamination
Replies: 12
Views: 8956

Re: JD MC Possible Steering Contamination

I've completed the maintenance. After inspecting the seals I decided to leave them in place. The transmission fluid was previously watery and quite viscous compared to 80W-90 and may have leaked by because of this. I've had fresh 80W-90 in the transmission now for about one hour of operation and obs...
by Richtdow
Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:20 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD MC Possible Steering Contamination
Replies: 12
Views: 8956

Re: JD MC Possible Steering Contamination

Thanks for your advice, Jim. I look forward to getting into it later this week. I'll post how it goes.
by Richtdow
Mon Oct 23, 2017 1:26 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD MC Possible Steering Contamination
Replies: 12
Views: 8956

Re: JD MC Possible Steering Contamination

Yes, the click is accompanied by a subtle bump. The transmission oil had water in it when I went to drain it on Friday and the oil-water mix in the steering clutch housing matched driving me to the conclusion that a leak between the transmission and the steering clutch housing is the culprit. I'll b...
by Richtdow
Mon Oct 23, 2017 4:32 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD MC Possible Steering Contamination
Replies: 12
Views: 8956

Re: JD MC Possible Steering Contamination

I'm definitely going to be disassembling the steering clutch housing over the next two weeks. I'm going look at what can be causing the mechanical click. I'll take a look at part 6 and the through out bearing while I'm in there.
by Richtdow
Sun Oct 22, 2017 11:43 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD MC Possible Steering Contamination
Replies: 12
Views: 8956

Re: JD MC Possible Steering Contamination

Thank you all for the input thus far. I'm confident that it is transmission fluid that has contaminated the steering clutch housing. From the parts catalog I believe that I will need item 11 and possibly item 10 to alleviate the leaking transmission fluid. This can be found on page 40-1 of the parts...
by Richtdow
Sun Oct 22, 2017 6:12 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD MC Possible Steering Contamination
Replies: 12
Views: 8956

Re: JD MC Possible Steering Contamination

Thank you Bruce and Jim.
by Richtdow
Fri Oct 20, 2017 4:58 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD MC Possible Steering Contamination
Replies: 12
Views: 8956

JD MC Possible Steering Contamination

The steering on my left side requires excessive pullback on the lever before the brake engages. When I opened the steering box to make an adjustment I noticed a bit of oil down inside. I'm assuming that I'l need to get in there and clean it and repair the seal. It also makes the clicking noise when ...
by Richtdow
Mon Oct 02, 2017 2:21 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Updates to MC Operator's and Service Manuals
Replies: 4
Views: 4131

Re: Updates to MC Operator's and Service Manuals

Thank you! I'll check for service bulletins and use discretion when selecting fluids.
by Richtdow
Fri Sep 29, 2017 1:27 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Updates to MC Operator's and Service Manuals
Replies: 4
Views: 4131

Updates to MC Operator's and Service Manuals

I'm on the eve of picking up my own John Deere MC. I'll be spending the next couple of weeks cleaning it up and getting current on all PMCS. I've searched the forum but was unable to find any consolidated post regarding updates and corrections to the following manuals. MC Operator's Manual M Service...