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I have an axel shaft that may fit, it is bigger than a 420 shaft, but don/t know what it fits no numbers on it, give me some specs and i will do some measuring.

Hi, WWattson, Just like the rest of us uns,--plain regular ol humanoid
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that is just MHO

wwattson
Lavoy, says, (quote ) see if drum is turning when that side quits driving------if it does ( turn ) it is in the clutch area somewhere- ----- ( end of quote ) Here is where i disagree, if the drum is turning the clutch IS NOT the problem area. Don

Lavoy, If the brake drum is not turning when a track quits pulling, indicates slipping clutches or splines, not final drive problems, correct me if i am wrong, it happens all the time. Don

I don/t have a parts book,just couldn/t understand what a track saftey block was, now i know thanks to you guys on this forum. I have always thought these saftey blocks were a gaurd to keep the sprocket from pushing stones and debris against the rear roller. I have seen these blocks wornout, always ...

I have a JD 420 w/blade and a JD 40 w/blade, both are for sale and can deliver. Don

OK you guys got me now---I have 2 JD 420s in my yard--1 JD 40,4 roller--1 JD 40, 3 roller, have worked on crawlers for years, but i must have missed or overlooked something, What is a track safety block & shims, never heard the term before, other than a wood block placed at the tracks to keep from r...