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Thanks for the suggestions guys.

I'll put some Kroil down in the cylinders, check the oil and then try turning it over with the fan and/or flywheel in a couple of days and see how easily it turns over.

Roger

Well I went to start my 440ic after letting it sit outside for a few years and the engine's frozen. I was going to spray some Kroil or Liquid Wrench down into the cylinders and then let it set for a day and then give it a try. Any thoughts on a better approach?
Thanks, Roger

Jim, will do.
Thanks, Roger

Hi, I need to rebuild the 602 dozer blade hydraulic cylinders on my 440ic. Does anyone know if there's a kit available that has all of the replacement seals, o-rings, wipers, cups, etc.?
Thanks,
Roger

Hi Guys,
It looks like there's a pretty good 440 diesel parts machine listed on Craigslist for $1,250 near Seattle. If you look up John Deere 440 under Seattle it'll come up. It's located in Centralia, which is about halfway between Seattle and Portland.
Good luck, Roger

Thanks Lavoy. The belt and pulley system sounds like a good way to go. Those gear reducers for 25 hp motors are pricey.
Roger

Lavoy,
It didn't seem like the 420/440 engine had quite enough power to go around but I was hoping it did. Thanks for saving me from the expense and disappointment!
The dedicated engine sounds like a good solution. Do you happen to have any info or photos of the guy's set-up who has the 420c?
Roger

Lavoy, If I were to get a pump and motor that were matched and add a 15 gal reservoir to the 5 or so gallons contained in the Wagner loader do you think the engine would have enough power? We're at 2,200 ft and the mile+ dirt road has two pretty steep switchbacks so I'll still need some wheel power....

I do have a PTO on my 420U but it's not live and I don't have a PTO at all on my 440ic . My primary purpose on the wheel tractor is to run the snowblower, brush hog, etc. where I can spool these up before the tractor starts moving. If I run the pump off the PTO then I won't have any pressure until t...

I found a PTO drive motor at Surplus Center that seems to match the pressure and flowrate of my pump but I'd like to make sure the tractor has enough power to run the blower and still drive up the switchbacks on the road. I've seen belt and drawbar horsepower ratings for the 420/440 engine that are ...

Has anyone ever hooked up a hydraulic motor-PTO on a 420 or a 440? I'd like to run a 5' snow blower on my 420u wheel tractor that has a Wagner loader and an 18 gpm front mounted hydraulic pump. The tractor doesn't have a live PTO and I saw some hydraulic motor/PTO's that I think might work. I'm not ...

Hi,
I saw these on Craigslist:
Roger

https://spokane.craigslist.org/hvo/5686577090.html

There's a 420 listed on Craigslist for $750 that's located north of Seattle.
Roger

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/grd/5391924259.html

Ben,
Thanks for the link to JD, $95 for the printed copy and $65 for the download.
Roger

Hi,
I need to rebuild the brakes on my 420u wheel tractor and am in need of a copy of sm2013. Does anyone know where I can download a copy?
Thanks,
Roger