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Hey, I'm really trying to do my research before I bug you guys, so let me first say you are a massive blessing! Simply put, I'm really having info overload confusion. Is modern JD hydrolic oil the same as the old JD303? Is JD oil any good anymore. Should I stay away from sythenthetic oil blends? Is ...

Several adjustments (brakes and clutch)mention that the bolt needs to be left in the detent position. Ok, that would seem to be in the down position vs. the up type cam movement in the bolts rotation. Am I correct in my reasoning? Thanks for your help.

Hey Jim B, I thought of that right after I posted the wanted 450 b, Sorry. I'm in southwest Missouri. Thanks

I have a jd 450 b and want to outfit it with a winch/log arch. My best bet is probably to buy a non running rig with the stub shaft and winch. A brush cage would also be a plus. But the winch set up is my first look for. Thanks, Matt

Loosened the brake bands and was able to move it ( strong but gentle persuasion). still have serious right steering issues. I'm going to research and reset all clutch and brake setting I can reach and see what happens next. Thanks for your input. Matt

I'm going to see a 450b crawler, it starts but won't move, has sat for three years but said to be ok when it was parked. I'm thinking the dry steering pac clutches are froze. Can it be winched on by simply putting it in neutral? Would it be a good idea to loosen the brake band on the clutches and pu...