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by preventec47
Thu May 19, 2022 12:19 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Source for Useable or Rebuildable motor for '73 450-B ?
Replies: 2
Views: 2039

Source for Useable or Rebuildable motor for '73 450-B ?

I have a complete 450B that was running but due to extreme corrosion in the block-sleeve interface the engine cannot be rebuilt and it will not hold coolant. I bought it used and it leaked badly ever since I had the used motor installed. Consequence of putting plain water in as coolant instead of an...
by preventec47
Tue May 17, 2022 6:36 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: '73 - 450B Crawler/Loader/Hoe Restoration
Replies: 260
Views: 210762

Re: '73 - 450B Crawler/Loader/Hoe Restoration

cordlesscarpenter- Can you give us an idea as to where you and your engine mechanic are located ? I ran a 450B with a 9300 backhoe for five years in a custom home building business from 2000 to 2005 Then I parked it under a shed roof. The tracks were completely worn out and the used engine that I bo...