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by dtoots1
Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:19 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: This global warming thing is down right cold...
Replies: 13
Views: 12216

Re: This global warming thing is down right cold...

well folks....these politicians certainly don't pay attention....any grade school kid can tell you that Mother Earth been around for something like 3 billion years doing this. I am just very glad that we don't get that mile thick glacier she's been adoing when she has a mind to!!! and yes she has be...
by dtoots1
Tue Jan 02, 2018 9:58 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: 2018 Is Off to a Good Start (Sarcasm)
Replies: 10
Views: 7972

Re: 2018 Is Off to a Good Start (Sarcasm)

Well i had a 30 year family friend call yesterday a.m., said she had a leak in her bathroom vanity drain....this is all new from previous summer which i had just put in for her.....so after having a cup a java with her and a smoke i go and take a peek at the problem....so it is leaking from the drai...
by dtoots1
Sat Dec 30, 2017 12:10 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Body more worn out than my equipment
Replies: 12
Views: 8546

Re: Body more worn out than my equipment

went to the doc the other day....told him...my rigor mortis is acting up!! looks at me and says you aint dead yet...so i says...well i don't want no arthritis cause that sh.. just a keeps coming back...specially with this blamed OHIO stuff..gotta luv it.we get it all!!!!..74 and keeping on keeping o...
by dtoots1
Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:50 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 1958 420c reverser project
Replies: 9
Views: 9069

Re: 1958 420c reverser project

according to my jd440 ic manual...the rear hub and clutch assembly require to be pressed out. the front clutch is removed with the propeller shaft and the differential by using the propeller shaft as well... there is a 2 13/16 hub nut with locking tabs that has to be removed before the rear clutch c...
by dtoots1
Fri Dec 29, 2017 8:06 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: thinking newer truck
Replies: 40
Views: 30973

Re: thinking newer truck

Yes am thinking more and more going 1/2 ton my 89 lucky to get maybe 10mpg and aint hauling jd440 yet....I have truck and suv and thinking can cut expenses as truck sets almost 9mos of year..bed..frame etc nice on it...got a few terminates in the wheel well edges and rockers but pretty good and soli...
by dtoots1
Fri Dec 29, 2017 2:34 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: thinking newer truck
Replies: 40
Views: 30973

Re: thinking newer truck

been so long since i had emission problems i completely forgot about that aspect in regards to diesels....thin i may well opt to choose a gas job...since i don't know squat about diesels....thats why i liked my old 89 gmc...dont need echeck!!!!! for the kind of money they want for these i could comp...
by dtoots1
Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:00 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 350D track spring problem
Replies: 17
Views: 12728

Re: 350D track spring problem

Bill....regards posting pics.....first of all...do you know how to put your pics in the computer...? like when you want to send some pics in the email?.. if you can do that we can certainly help you get the pics posted to this site. Several ways to do it...do you use camera or phone to take pics.?.....
by dtoots1
Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:21 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: thinking newer truck
Replies: 40
Views: 30973

Re: thinking newer truck

whats opinion on 6.6 duramax .diesel...2500 chevy? 2015 model
by dtoots1
Wed Dec 27, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: merry christmas
Replies: 7
Views: 6645

Re: merry christmas..hey cutting edge

see you on line....what you make out with your fella in the woods!!!!
by dtoots1
Wed Dec 27, 2017 4:37 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: jd440 hydraulic tank drain
Replies: 13
Views: 9821

Re: jd440 hydraulic tank drain

well i had to get the rear skid plate off!!!!.....still could not get it to move with any of my wrenches or the square socket..... So...i welded a 15/16 nut cause bolt hole big enough to get over the square first weld would not hold it....so back to it again and this time was able to get the booger ...
by dtoots1
Sun Dec 24, 2017 9:23 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: jd440 hydraulic tank drain
Replies: 13
Views: 9821

Re: jd440 hydraulic tank drain

got it in garage now....mud all over...maybe can dry a bit.....surely wanted to take tank off and work on it...but that seem like a real job and too much chance of breaking something else...it has inline spin on filter on the hard pipe from the pump and the six way valve/controls right over the top ...
by dtoots1
Sun Dec 24, 2017 8:05 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: jd440 hydraulic tank drain
Replies: 13
Views: 9821

Re: jd440 hydraulic tank drain

well it looks like the sunex set aint a'going to do the job yet.....gonna have to get her in garage and get to weld a nut to the boogered plug and then use my rachet/sockets....hope heat from welding is enough to loosen and with nut be able to get her off....i really hate working on the darn thing i...
by dtoots1
Sun Dec 24, 2017 7:51 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: merry christmas
Replies: 7
Views: 6645

merry christmas

Just a line to Wish all and families a Very Merry Christmas!!!..Enjoy and Thanks for all the help and encouragement along the way.--especially to all the the folks that have needed it.
by dtoots1
Fri Dec 22, 2017 10:55 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: jd440 hydraulic tank drain
Replies: 13
Views: 9821

Re: jd440 hydraulic tank drain

Sunex tools has the set of 8 ...4 male and 4 female 7/16 1/2 9/16 and 5/8....impact sockets....$50..2 day delvry...now to see what gonna take to get her off....should i flush with kerosene?? looks pretty milky and how does this system get water in ???? condensation????? and have to crack the hose co...
by dtoots1
Thu Dec 21, 2017 3:43 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: thinking newer truck
Replies: 40
Views: 30973

Re: thinking newer truck

one of the salesmen was telling me that 1/2 ton gmc ...could not do a gooseneck??

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