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by Paul J
Wed Feb 18, 2015 3:44 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Side frame removal?
Replies: 11
Views: 11152

Thanks to all for the advice. I have every part out of the inside of the FD housings, with just the bowl shaped housings still attached to the sides of the rear end. I have the rear cover off, and have tried tapping from the inside, but so far no movement. It's doped up pretty good with what looks l...
by Paul J
Tue Feb 17, 2015 10:10 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Side frame removal?
Replies: 11
Views: 11152

Side frame removal?

Machine is a 420C. Trying to remove the bearing quills behind the steering clutches. Need seals replaced for sure, and possibly bearings also. Quills are stuck tight - looks like I'll have to remove the side frames so the inner clutch/ final drive housings can be removed. Will I have to remove the 6...
by Paul J
Thu Feb 05, 2015 10:46 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420C worth fixing?
Replies: 1
Views: 2383

420C worth fixing?

I have a 420C in pieces in my shop. I'm trying to determine if it's worth fixing. About 20 years ago, I broke the FD pinion shaft on the right side (long stupid story). It has been stored inside for the duration, waiting it's turn. When I took it apart recently, I discovered that a previous owner ha...