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by Gotrocksinhead
Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:15 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Track bolt removal
Replies: 7
Views: 4905

Re: Track bolt removal

I tried drilling, no luck. Must have replaced the original with hardened bolts. Put heat on it, 5 taps and it was out. Yahoo! Went to the hardware store for new bolts, nothing. John Deere dealer had nothing but could order them for 11 bucks a bolt!!! From Illinois!! So they sent me down the road to ...
by Gotrocksinhead
Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:15 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Track bolt removal
Replies: 7
Views: 4905

Re: Track bolt removal

Thanks. I'll give it a try.
by Gotrocksinhead
Mon Aug 24, 2020 11:57 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Track bolt removal
Replies: 7
Views: 4905

Track bolt removal

My name is Dan from Oregon. I recently bought a 420c. It needs some maintainance before being put to work. I am in process of replacing lose track/pad bolts. No problem except for one stubborn bolt. I cut the head off but I cannot punch it through as it is frozen in place. Is it ok to heat up the li...