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by dave55
Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:21 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 2-53 swap into a gas 440 worth it?
Replies: 10
Views: 7910

Re: 2-53 swap into a gas 440 worth it?

Thanks for all the input everyone. The 440 sold for $841 today, I decided to stick with my 440 and get it running, I'm not a collector and just want to use it to do some light trail work and other odds and ends on my farm and timber. Also they didn't guarantee that all the parts were there, some of ...
by dave55
Tue Jan 05, 2021 6:19 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 2-53 swap into a gas 440 worth it?
Replies: 10
Views: 7910

Re: 2-53 swap into a gas 440 worth it?

Thanks for the reply, Lavoy. I looked up a video on engine removal, and by center section do you mean the framework that looks like it connects the clutch housing to the frame? I'll have to look at mine and see if they replaced that with anything. And thanks for the input on the Detroit, I don't wan...
by dave55
Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:39 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 2-53 swap into a gas 440 worth it?
Replies: 10
Views: 7910

2-53 swap into a gas 440 worth it?

I'm a new member, first post here. I bought a 440 crawler with a 6-way blade a couple years ago, good undercarriage and tracks. I was able to drive it home cross-country a mile or so. Someone put a F163 Contintental gas 4 cylinder in it which needs some work, probably a total overhaul, it's pretty w...