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by ngilles
Sat Mar 23, 2019 11:37 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 555 Transmission Pressure
Replies: 4
Views: 5168

Re: 555 Transmission Pressure

Hi Jim and Jason, Thanks for your replies. I do have a shop manual and will do some reading. I did see the test ports under the floor pan when I was hooking up the pressure gauge and running the wire for the new temp gauge. I'm online now, shopping for a pressure testing setup. Some pretty good exam...
by ngilles
Tue Mar 19, 2019 5:11 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 555 Transmission Pressure
Replies: 4
Views: 5168

Re: 555 Transmission Pressure

It appears that according to this doc https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fqtbd4 ... sp=sharing
I should be getting around 255+ psi
by ngilles
Tue Mar 19, 2019 4:58 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 555 Transmission Pressure
Replies: 4
Views: 5168

555 Transmission Pressure

Hi all, Haven't been on the board for a while. Been a long winter in WI. I bought a 555 trackloader last summer. When I bought it, it seemed to function ok. Loader worked well, forward and reverse seemed to work, track worn but ok for my needs. The engine starts and runs very well, no noises. I've r...
by ngilles
Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:55 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 555 exhaust manifold project
Replies: 18
Views: 13872

Re: 555 exhaust manifold project

Thanks B Town, I've not bolted the turbo down yet, going to replace a couple hoses and clamps, They're pretty "crunchy". Thanks for the tip on the adapter, I'll take a close look at it. It appears solidly sealed/attached to the turbo, no movement at all visible between parts. Have a great New Year, ...
by ngilles
Sat Dec 29, 2018 7:37 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 555 exhaust manifold project
Replies: 18
Views: 13872

Re: 555 exhaust manifold project

Jim, You're right, though I've overtightened on the "spec", how many things have we tightened without a torque wrench ? :) Again, I sure appreciate your help. Should get the turbo bolted on soon, need a couple hose clamps and a chunk of oil return hose for the turbo return line. Off to the JD dealer...
by ngilles
Sat Dec 29, 2018 6:04 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 555 exhaust manifold project
Replies: 18
Views: 13872

Re: 555 exhaust manifold project

Jim,
"Part advisor" works a lot better, thanks for the tip. Got the intake bolted on today. Any idea how hard I should torque the bolts? I went with 45 ft. lbs. Couldn't find a torque spec in my old T1111 manual.

Nick
by ngilles
Fri Dec 28, 2018 4:34 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 555 exhaust manifold project
Replies: 18
Views: 13872

Re: 555 exhaust manifold project

Jim, Glad you made the "drop" ok! If our weather continues your way, much colder today low 20's, hard wind out of the north. Everything's pretty crunchy. Engine ran fine, little smoke, was just very noisy with the broken exhaust manifold. Good starter, like you noticed, does not have engine heater. ...
by ngilles
Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:59 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 555 exhaust manifold project
Replies: 18
Views: 13872

Re: 555 exhaust manifold project

Jim, Safe travels! Same weather here. Was raining and slushy yesterday, froze last night. Now freezing sleet. Not typical Dec in WI weather. Usually more snow and cold. Good day to be in the shop regardless! Got the turbo separated! Heating, tapping and wiggling. Pics here https://drive.google.com/o...
by ngilles
Fri Dec 28, 2018 7:02 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 555 exhaust manifold project
Replies: 18
Views: 13872

Re: 555 exhaust manifold project

Jim, I was up early thinking about the manifold project. Do you think you'd put anti-seize on the manifold bolts going back in? I plan to chase the threaded holes in the head with a tap to clean the threads as well. Just thinking if i ever has to come off again, anti-seize may keep the bolts from ce...
by ngilles
Thu Dec 27, 2018 11:17 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Engine model # in my 555 track loader
Replies: 2
Views: 2915

Engine model # in my 555 track loader

Is there a resource out there that would tell me my engine model #? I've got what I believe is a 1981 555 (straight triple nickel) SN# 555-A 372133T. I was told it's a 300 series, 276 cu. in. engine. Does that sound right? 4 cyl turbo diesel. I can't seem to find any identifiers on the engine itself...
by ngilles
Thu Dec 27, 2018 11:07 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 555 exhaust manifold project
Replies: 18
Views: 13872

Re: 555 exhaust manifold project

Thanks Jim for all of the info! I really appreciate your help! I sure hope grinding off the bolt heads and nuts loosens things up. I'm sure it's "rust welded" on right now. More heating, grinding, tapping etc. Hopefully, it comes apart with a little TLC. Happy New Year, I'm sure we'll chat again :) ...
by ngilles
Thu Dec 27, 2018 5:39 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 555 exhaust manifold project
Replies: 18
Views: 13872

Re: 555 exhaust manifold project

Thanks for the idea Jim. I simply don't have enough of the bolt head or nut end to tell which way the bolts went (if bolts went up through or down through) You don't know if they were threaded in do you? I'm really hoping for nuts/bolts not blind holes!
by ngilles
Thu Dec 27, 2018 5:36 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 555 exhaust manifold project
Replies: 18
Views: 13872

Re: 555 exhaust manifold project

Dan, I'm really hoping they're held together with bolts/nuts not threaded bolts into holes in the castings. If I could grind off the bolt and nut ends on each side of the castings, I might get them loose. I think the grinding creates heat and vibrations that help loosen things. I've tried to log int...
by ngilles
Thu Dec 27, 2018 3:51 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 555 exhaust manifold project
Replies: 18
Views: 13872

555 exhaust manifold project

Hi guys, Well, I'm on the next phase of the 555 project. I bought it with a broken "ear" on the very front of the exhaust manifold. Needless to say, very loud! The seller had the new bolts, manifold and gaskets. I posted pics of the bolt heads earlier, got lots of great ideas on how to get it off. G...