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Before I go too far let me first say that you guys are great for helping others with your knowledge!! I have been a technician for a long time and I find this set up to a bit intimidating especially on a piece of equipment that I have so much invested!! Also has anyone noticed that the posted dates ...

Again I could be wrong on this but when I pull the plug that gives access to the brake band adjusting nut I have hyd fluid pouring out and the passenger side is dry. As I look at the TM1102 service manual it appears to me that the clutch discs and the drum are on the same saft together but the clutc...

jtrichard, because that entire cavity is fill of hydrualic fluid and I have no driver side steering. The book is not toyally clear but I am possative the band can not have oil on it.

DrLoch and others, thank you so much for your time and great info and I am sure it is a 450-C and I meant to get the SN and forgot but I promise I will!! I am 100% that the main clutch is bad and slipping. I am also 100% that the left brake housing is full of oil and also has a bit of pressure when ...

Well now its all coming back to me. I did adjust out the main clutch and I do have pull but I purchased a clutch, plate, and brg a couple years ago to replace what's in it because the adjustments all out. When the dozer gets hot I start loosing the left side and I also have very little left steering...

Scott, my memory is bad so pls forgive me but I think I adjusted out the main. The crawler has been sitting for a bit now (like3yrs) which is killing me:(. What worried me was the leak around the back adjusters. I was told that any oil in that area was very bad and an indication of possible hose lea...

You don't think that a gradual slippage to nothing would either be drive or main clutch? I for sure intend on changing the drive clutch first. Is the "reverser" the clutch system internal to the trans?

Thanks guys for the input. I was hoping for a cheaper version but I guess thats how these things go. Do you have an input on aftermarket clutch discs compared to OEM? DrLoch, the crawler has gotten weaker and weaker both in forward and reverse and now I have no go at all. I also noticed a bit of oil...

Well after a long time of debating I am going to attempt to install new steering clutches on my 450c. I have a JD parts manual but was wondering if anyone knows if there is a good aftermarket service manual that gives a detailed breakdown of this repair?

Thanks for the reply. Are you thinking thats to high? Whats your cost?

Well I am about a week away from removing the engine in mine so I will keep an eye out.

I am also looking with NO luck. I had one guy tell me it was stamped on the cross member just under the seat, but that did not help. If you find something PLEASE let me know!

Hey Guys, I am having a hard time with the cost of the brake bands that I have seen ($275-$300) :shock:. Can anyone suggest a company to have them relined? Also I have found some complete sterring clutch kits for 450 and 450b but not for the 450c. Any suggestions? Lavoy, if you can get a kit let me ...

Would anyone be interested in trading street tracks for cleats?

Is it just me or every time I log in, it turns All the last post dates to the date that I created my account? Why?