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by andyvt
Thu Dec 07, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD450C 1975 New Starter Motor Needed
Replies: 8
Views: 3746

Re: JD450C 1975 New Starter Motor Needed

If you have a starter rebuilder nearby that is a cheaper alternative. I got mine done for about $200 vs 650 for new which was NA anyway.
by andyvt
Thu Dec 07, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 450C 1975 skid plate/belly pan removal
Replies: 2
Views: 2566

Re: 450C 1975 skid plate/belly pan removal

My hand is just small enough to fit through the hole in the frame to allow me to hold the bottom bolt and get it out or started.
by andyvt
Sun Jun 25, 2023 1:29 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: How to determine model year with no number plate
Replies: 6
Views: 5045

Re: How to determine model year with no number plate

Well duh, there is a tag s/n: 450CC 268050 looks like it is a 1977. Would that year have a common sump?
by andyvt
Sun Jun 25, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: How to determine model year with no number plate
Replies: 6
Views: 5045

Re: How to determine model year with no number plate

Thanks for the info, when it stops raining I will see what I can see.
by andyvt
Fri Jun 23, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: How to determine model year with no number plate
Replies: 6
Views: 5045

How to determine model year with no number plate

The number plate is gone from my 450C, is there any way to determine year of mfg?
by andyvt
Mon Apr 17, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 3325 winch filter location
Replies: 4
Views: 1681

Re: 3325 winch filter location

Thanks for the info, I could not see anything filter-like on the accessible sides :x
by andyvt
Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 3325 winch filter location
Replies: 4
Views: 1681

3325 winch filter location

I am doing a fluids and filters change on my 450c dozer and don't know where the filter for the winch is located. Any help?
by andyvt
Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 450c needs a squirt of ether to start then runs and starts fine
Replies: 5
Views: 2051

Re: 450c needs a squirt of ether to start then runs and starts fine

The dozer has been sitting for a while [a few weeks] and the temps have been in the 30's most of that time. Yesterday, when I started it , it was in the 40's but as stated before, it has sat in the cold. No block heater installed. In the late summer, early fall when I was operating it daily, it woul...
by andyvt
Tue Jan 03, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 450c needs a squirt of ether to start then runs and starts fine
Replies: 5
Views: 2051

Re: 450c needs a squirt of ether to start then runs and starts fine

I have not checked compression but the engine feels strong and does not use oil. When I got the machine from the former owner , I found a well used can of ether in the battery compartment so I guess it has had the addiction for a while :shock:
by andyvt
Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:45 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 450c needs a squirt of ether to start then runs and starts fine
Replies: 5
Views: 2051

450c needs a squirt of ether to start then runs and starts fine

Title says it all. New batteries, rebuilt starter; engine spins over fast, blows smoke from the stack when cranking.
I give it a 1 second shot of ether and it fires up after maybe 5 seconds more cranking.
it will then start normally or the rest of the day.
by andyvt
Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:37 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 450C no crank
Replies: 47
Views: 14062

Re: JD 450C no crank

2nd reman is finally installed [had a dropped bolt/buggered stud thread episode that slowed me down] and it spun over very quickly and fire right up
:lol:
Fingers crossed that my starter woes are on the mend.
by andyvt
Thu Nov 03, 2022 4:14 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 450C no crank
Replies: 47
Views: 14062

Re: JD 450C no crank

I just returned from the rebuilder who pulled the starter apart and rebuilt it while I waited.
It needed new armature and another set of brushes. Hopefully Hopefully it will last longer
by andyvt
Thu Nov 03, 2022 12:24 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 450C no crank
Replies: 47
Views: 14062

Re: JD 450C no crank

Well less than two months later the reman appears to have died.
I get no sound or movement from the starter when i jump it connected directly to the battery.
90 day warranty so I will take it back to have them check it out.
by andyvt
Thu Oct 06, 2022 2:09 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 450C no crank
Replies: 47
Views: 14062

Re: JD 450C no crank

Thank you!