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WOW......Thank you all for responding......Its good to see that we are all in this for the same reason....Yes if we all needed New "Ready to Run" equipment,We would find the means to get it, but with a older unit, thats purpose is basic and Not too intense, just do a little here and there, we Can ta...

Not a question, but a statement,or BLOG as they call it now .Since getting into the old crawler world< I have seen, various different prices on 440s, loaders and dozers..some in like new/reconditioned shape to others that are missing half of the body parts...yet we all seem to be insterested in the ...

If you can build a plastic model, you can rebuild an engine....basically, have a spot you can work in and get dirt and grease everywhere.get a parts washer, lots of rags, needed tools and disassemble it...as you do lay the parts out in the order you remove them.tag and bag bolts that go to certain i...

If you look through your local yellow pages or a local classified ads, you will find rental companys who will rent you a deere, Cat, or another type of crawler, for a fair price, and only if you know how to operate them..these are always fairly new, and easy to operate, I rented a 955 loader once an...

Being a auto/truck mechanic for the last 26 years , I have used allot of sealants, the best I found so far is ultra black or ultra grey, I like the ultra grey better as is cures quick and will keep fluilds in or out, same as the black..I use black on american made autos and grey on imports and euros...

I have 2 used 16259 rear sprockets for a late 440 or 1010, these may need to have a new rim welded to them, teeth still tall, but area between teeth has chips in the metal, some rust pitting in the steel...good workable set, but not show worthy, pics to be posted or email /pm.....150.00pair plus shi...

Welcome , Fellow Crawler owner...You are about to find More info then your Brain Can Handle here....I was "green " when I got into buying a old deere Unit,(and still am) but, After reading and listening and learning about them....Lavoy once told Me"Its the most fun you can have with your clothes On ...

God, I love this Job, You guys Rock......I was not sure if the rating was based on the type of bolt/nut configuration or that each item had a certain tightness.... Makes sense , since the thickness of the metal and of the choice of bolts used by Deere during the assembly line process are all similar...

My Question, with all of us restoring these old crawlers, how tight are the nuts and bolts supposed to be..Of all the parts books and diagrams out there, I have yet to see were there is a shop manual that tells you how tight everything is ....since most of the bolts all get loose from time to time.....

WOW..thats extreme snow, good thing your crawler is ready for action,..Here in Ga, no snow, no rain, no sun, just clouds and cold temps.....

Merry Christmas to all ......Got the rum and eggnog going on12.04am Hohoho. Santa is bringing us all John deere gift cards ......yeaaa ...

what would that type of crawler been used for, looks like something that you would buy for a young child, its cute in a wierd way........the metal looks very straight,great job whoever restored it......Mark

the main things I need are the tracks/rails, upper rollers,lower rollers,and some misc. stuff....you can clearly see the size difference of the entire powertrain.from the trans case to the rear finals.the diesel is so much more built up.I have 4 teenage boys and with there help, and some locals with...

this crawler is soooo froze up, havent tried to spin the engine over, supposed to only been sitting for 5 years, otherwise was working....After christmas I tend to see what all is salvagable..the sprockets dont roll, unless the hidden parking brake is on........

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