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Looks like JAG wins. Dropped the oil pan this morning. After everything was clear, I bumped the starter and left the 2nd piston from back at top position. I went underneath and saw antifreeze pouring from that piston/sleeve area. Rebuild kit is on the way. My manual is on the way but anyone want to ...

SHop is called Auto Parts and Machine. It is in the same building as a sewing amchine shop I think. A real hole in the wall but one a my buddies who builds race cars recommeneded them. They seem good.

Bill

I have the head at the shop getting checked. HWere is the oil cooler. I did not remember seeing that. I looked at the machine today and it does not look like pulling hte engine would be that bad. How hard are the sleeves to get out? Is this something that a machine shop needs to do. I am assuming th...

I took the head off. It looks like it had a new head gasket on it. I am taking the head to a machine shop at Wilson and Jammes to have it checked out. I am not sure where else it the water in the oil could be coming from. It only took about 45 minuted to take the head off. Try doing that on any mode...

I have a 450 with the SN 230430T. ANione know what year it is? Also, I have to do a head gasket job on it? SHould I get the parts from my local Deere dealer or Reliance?


Bill in Jax, FL

I bought a 450C straight blade for 5350. All is in working order. The undercarriage is in great shape. Trackar e a little bound up from sitting but overall in good shape. Not sure of the year but the SN is 2034340T. Anyonehave an idea on the year?

Bill

I am currently looking at two JD 450's for around the farm. Both are believed to be late 60's models. One has a 6-way blade, undercarriage is in good shape, although I can felt a slight flat spot on the pins. It also has an early 80's motor in it. Seems to run good, although the right brake is not g...