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speaking of hlr , sounds like someone threw a bunch of metal balls in the transmission. when the clutch is pressed all the way in the noise stops. the noise is best described as a growling, deep rumbling tone, with a repeating noise level pattern that goes up and down with intensity. when at idle in...

i keep going back an forth, to pull the motor or try an in frame. if I pull the motor i can work on it in the garage an get motor to waist level when working on it. Which probably means less overall leaning forward into the frame, my lower back will thank me. I Cant pull the crawler into the garage ...

Well got the oil cooler out, and unfortunately as i suspected, it held pressure. tested oil cooler to 60psi. i guess out comes the motor!! Damn another project i dont have the time for. I need the world to stop for 6months so i can catch up on all the projects.

I have recently changed out the hydraulic hoses on the lift cylinder on my 450C. If you support the lift cylinder with a strap, pull the pin at the pedestal end, and retract the cylinder before removing the hoses it is alot easier to access the fittings. Reverse the process when done. While you are...

z8 thanks for the response. I have seen reliance part boxes in the background of a few youtube videos. I will definitely check that website link. So i have to ask, do you know the compression difference from standard to high compression? I have seen in other "high compression" applications possibly ...

Bruce thanks for responding. Appreciate the insight. I will check the reliance rebuild kits. I just grabbed the engine tag info today. Jim thanks for the heads up with the oil cooler info. i will check with the possibility that it failed. Man that would be great. I would hate to have to rebuild the ...

Hello everyone!! Getting the antifreeze in the oil issue on my 78 jd450c tracked loader with a 4219t. So im putting repair options down on paper. I often see posts of rebuilding motors, but i dont often see which manufacturer kit people can recommend, or have gone with and have had no problems. Or k...