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Bill, I have not as of yet, but would do so. So far the ones I have done have been minimal enough wear that they could be built up and ground smooth again. I think 4140 would be an excellent choice. I would not want it hardened though, you do not want the risk of it shattering, it will need some fle...

The blade is sold, thanks.
Lavoy

I do not currentyl have them, but hope to in the future. I am supposed to be getting one to use as a pattern, not sure on a time frame.
Lavoy

At least some of it will be available from Deere, but will be expensive to say the least. I have or can get all of the parts you need, let me know when you are ready.
Lavoy

I should have one here in a couple of weeks give or take.
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I should have one in a few weeks.
Lavoy

Brake is no problem, new rails and pads for that serial number are readily available for the most part. Idlers could be tough for new ones, used not too bad. Water pump should be no problem.
Have fun, that is what these old girls are all about.
Lavoy

Only thing I would say about cutting and welding in a strip is not to use plain steel. The trackframes are not hardened, but they are a better grade of steel. If you could find some Grade 80 or similar, that would be a better bet than plain cold rolled.
Lavoy

Given the general attitude I have gotten from them in the past, I wonder how well they were to deal with on warranty, or did they just blame it on you?
Lavoy

I think they quote me at least $8000 and that was many years ago.
Lavoy

They do not appear in the straight 350 parts book, but that is not to say that there was not a bulletin issued later on how to install them.
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I just got the brake rods for 1010 done as well.
Lavoy

I should have one, I can check.
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The gear was not listed as a replacement part, you had to order the whole unit. Unfortunately it is obsolete, so only availalbe will be used.
Lavoy

Depends on the brand of clutch, but normally you pull the top 4 bolt plate off of the clutch, and there is a way to adjust it in there, been too many years since I did it.
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