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by frozendozer
Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:02 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440 ICD fan hub kaboom - searching for replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 2321

440 ICD fan hub kaboom - searching for replacement

working with the old beast yesterday and kaboom the fan comes off the engine and smashes up. Upon removal one of the fan blades is broke off and the bracket that holds the fan hub onto the engine broke in two places, the top boly mount and the right-hand side bolt mount. The hub seems to be good but...
by frozendozer
Wed Jun 05, 2019 10:31 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 1959 440 ICD - How to get it running?
Replies: 15
Views: 11604

Re: 1959 440 ICD - How to get it running?

when I got mine, if too had sat for a long time. Water had got into the blower and froze up cracking a rotor vane. Once repaired I put the jumper cables on it, checked to make sure it had oil, and fuel, a couple of squirts of either and it flashed up buetifully. After that, it was true love and like...
by frozendozer
Sun Feb 10, 2019 2:30 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440 reducer
Replies: 9
Views: 6743

Re: 440 reducer

I built my own coupler from two side gear from the reverser when I got tired of looking for parts to fix mine. I took the bearings from the front and back of the case to a bearing shop and they located sealed units. there is a space between the shafts and j placed a piece of round stock between them...
by frozendozer
Sat Dec 08, 2018 11:11 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: help to find track tensioner for a 2010 track loadet
Replies: 5
Views: 4650

Re: help to find track tensioner for a 2010 track loadet

great can you email cost. I can do email transfer if that works for you. please also include shipping.
by frozendozer
Wed Dec 05, 2018 9:42 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: help to find track tensioner for a 2010 track loadet
Replies: 5
Views: 4650

help to find track tensioner for a 2010 track loadet

I've come into a old John Deere 2010 track loader. The part on the track tensioner that has the grease fittings is broken. If you happen to have one for sale please drop me a line.
by frozendozer
Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:01 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Early and Late 440 Final Drive Housing Interchangeability
Replies: 19
Views: 16580

Re: Early and Late 440 Final Drive Housing Interchangeability

I had the final drive housing in my 440 break and was able to get one off a donor machine, however the final drive was a green color. It installed as normal as far as bolting it on, was concerned, but the sprocket wouldn't fit, so I had to change it over as well, but then the throw out bearing could...
by frozendozer
Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:03 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: jd 440 icd air cleaner
Replies: 3
Views: 3095

jd 440 icd air cleaner

is there a way to clean the filter element on my oil bath air filter? In order to start the motor, I need to disconnect the hose between the blower and canister. When it starts, I then hook it back up.
by frozendozer
Sat Feb 03, 2018 1:42 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 440 ICD oil filter
Replies: 5
Views: 5545

Re: JD 440 ICD oil filter

I had trouble finding a filter on my location . I we to hhe local hot rod shop and purchased a remote filter kit that uses ford filter
by frozendozer
Mon Oct 16, 2017 9:27 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Jd 440 icd generator
Replies: 1
Views: 2144

Jd 440 icd generator

I had to replace the generator on my 440 icd. This replacement has a condenser like object connected to the A post, and appears to be broke. Why is this there? Can it be replaced with another, it looks like it's the same as what is seen on old point style spark distributors. What if I run without it...
by frozendozer
Sun Jul 16, 2017 10:33 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440 icd transmission rebuild/ tools
Replies: 1
Views: 2285

440 icd transmission rebuild/ tools

Hello folks In the process of rebuilding my transmission on my 440icd. I look at the manual and it refers to a special tool that is used to set the pinion. I looked on line for John Deere tool AT11487T, however I can't find one. Does any one know where I Czn source this tool? Does anyone have a fool...
by frozendozer
Fri Nov 18, 2016 11:05 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440 icd reverser straight shaft
Replies: 0
Views: 2328

440 icd reverser straight shaft

Hello all

Looking to purchase a straight shaft to go thru my reverser. If any one has one for sale or specs so I can get a machine shop to make one please drop me a line.
by frozendozer
Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:26 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: c5 treefarmer with fordson engine/engine swap to 3-53/
Replies: 1
Views: 2882

c5 treefarmer with fordson engine/engine swap to 3-53/

Hello folks I am currently looking at a 1960 c5 treefarmer, that has a fordson motor that is in need of repair. It has a chain driven winch. I used to have one, however the power plant was a 3-53 Detroit. I was told that the fordson motor was not a very good motor, but I would like to explore the id...
by frozendozer
Sun Mar 27, 2016 4:08 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: reverser drained of fluid
Replies: 3
Views: 3748

that's such good news, will head out there after easter dinner with my family. Will let you all know what happens.
by frozendozer
Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:39 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 1960 jd 440 icd reverser rebuild
Replies: 4
Views: 4275

do you have an email for him