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by Ralph
Wed Jul 26, 2023 6:17 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: MC grinding noise
Replies: 10
Views: 8743

Re: MC grinding noise

I agree fix before more problems. I am thinking this will be a winter project.
Thanks.
by Ralph
Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:51 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: MC grinding noise
Replies: 10
Views: 8743

Re: MC grinding noise

Just pulled the trans cover... gears look very good and the front roller bearing on the input shaft looks good from what I can see. When I step on clutch I can hand spin the input drive shaft. I can feel and hear a bad spot. Everything is tight, what should I be looking for? I am thinking of running...
by Ralph
Thu Jul 06, 2023 6:41 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: MC grinding noise
Replies: 10
Views: 8743

Re: MC grinding noise

Sorry to hear that I might have to rebuild the trans.
I will pull the cover next as you suggested. I did change the trans oil and while empty I put in
a pick up magnet and 4 to 5 inches in there was no metal at all.
by Ralph
Sat Jul 01, 2023 8:04 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: MC grinding noise
Replies: 10
Views: 8743

Re: MC grinding noise

Yes it quits when clutch pushed in. I will check the procedure to repair.
Thank you.
by Ralph
Tue Jun 27, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: MC grinding noise
Replies: 10
Views: 8743

MC grinding noise

Hi, I am new here...just got a 1949 MC. Why I bought it I don't know but having fun working on it. Been doing normal maintenance all fluids and filters, checking for loose bolts, replacing track pad bolts that were loose. Runs good, starts right up no smoke, goes in to gear well and jumps when I rel...