If you put the head gasket in dry, that is often an issue. Use one of the copper sprays, or Hylomar.
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- Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:27 am
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: jd420 pics
- Replies: 133
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- Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:24 am
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Final drive inop
- Replies: 1
- Views: 934
Re: Final drive inop
Only way to tell is take the final drive off unfortunately, could be sevearl different thingss.
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- Mon Jan 08, 2024 6:58 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: 420-c loader
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12058
Re: 420-c loader
Shouldn't be an issue.
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Lavoy
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 6:58 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: MC Starter Weak, Replace or Rebuild?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5127
Re: MC Starter Weak, Replace or Rebuild?
I have starters in stock, normally stock rebuild parts, short on a few pieces right now.
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:43 pm
- Forum: Off-topic discussions
- Topic: Merry Christmas
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6970
Re: Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to everyone.
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- Sat Dec 23, 2023 10:48 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: What gas for an old 420c?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3729
Re: What gas for an old 420c?
You can add a little lead substitute if you want. You likely aren't going to put on enough hours to cause much valve recession. Octane is a waste of time on these old girls, probably 7 to 1 compression maybe.
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Lavoy
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:34 am
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: JD 440IC Steering Clutch Adjustment
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11499
Re: JD 440IC Steering Clutch Adjustment
If at 1 1/2" the throwout just begins to move outward, it is an adjustment issue with the connecting rod between the steering lever shaft and the throwout quill. If the adjusting bolt is at the bottom of the slot (farthest away from the pressure plate), then yes, the discs are shot. Unless you addre...
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 5:36 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: JD 440IC Steering Clutch Adjustment
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11499
Re: JD 440IC Steering Clutch Adjustment
Maybe I am missing something, but none of the measurements you state seem correct to me. Steering levers should be back 1 5/8" give or take to set the throwout bearing. Reread the manual carefully, it is likely just an adjustment error.
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- Tue Nov 07, 2023 6:51 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: 440 back firing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6431
Re: 440 back firing
Timing can not jump on these barring a mechanical failure of some sort. It is likelly an ignition issue, possible faulty piece, etc. Check the timing with a trouble light, then you know for sure on timing. Check all connections, check polarity on coil and anything else you can think of. Then for kic...
- Tue Nov 07, 2023 7:49 am
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Cracked housing repair
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7287
Re: Cracked housing repair
They are cast iron, vee it out, braze it and run it. There is no concentrated stress on the hole, it is distributed around the hole by the bearing quill. It is likely a crack from prior in it's life when a bearing went out and played nutcracker with the gears, and cracked the case. Normally it just ...
- Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:24 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Grease in Rockshaft
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4090
Re: Grease in Rockshaft
I can't see it hurting anything, but better make sure it is full, and coming out past the seals or you won't have any grease around the shaft.
Lavoy
Lavoy
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 8:11 am
- Forum: Off-topic discussions
- Topic: Devcon for sprocket/final drive shaft repair
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9951
Re: Devcon for sprocket/final drive shaft repair
I'm assuming you mean between the hub and the axle? If so, I'm also assuming you have a 3 roller crawler?
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Lavoy
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:29 am
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Need pictures of back of 1010 crawler loader hydraulic quick connector for backhoe
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6901
Re: Need pictures of back of 1010 crawler loader hydraulic quick connector for backhoe
If it is a hoe capable crawler, there will be 2 large lines coming from the diverter near the valve body. If it is not a factory hoe crawler, there will be no lines or diverter.
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Lavoy
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:59 pm
- Forum: Lavoy's Little Shop O' Deeres
- Topic: Roller Grease
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3666
Re: Roller Grease
Whichever is lighter I would guess. I just always use corn head grease.
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lavoy
- Sun Oct 08, 2023 5:04 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell
- Topic: 40C Project
- Replies: 12
- Views: 19617
Re: 40C Project
I've been out of the office a lot due to a death in the family, but have 14 hours of road time every week, so just leave a message, and I will call on the way back home.
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