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by gus
Fri Feb 04, 2022 11:00 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Oh crap!
Replies: 12
Views: 6608

Re: Oh crap!

Lavoy, that is good to know! When I do use the crawler in the winter it's usually for a couple hours. That happened 3X this fall and winter.

I got into some mud on a hill trying to push a brush pile. It finally got so slick I had to give it up. Spent almost an hour cleaning up the tracks!
by gus
Thu Feb 03, 2022 2:50 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Oh crap!
Replies: 12
Views: 6608

Re: Oh crap!

You definitely made me nervous :shock: ! I did not change oil last fall. I did start the crawler when it was 15 degrees! I guess the bullet missed.
by gus
Fri Jan 28, 2022 11:09 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Master pins
Replies: 7
Views: 4174

Re: Master pins

Thanks, ordered one. All my searching for one came down to knowing what to ask for 😂. All I was finding were the pin type.
by gus
Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Master pins
Replies: 7
Views: 4174

Re: Master pins

I have trouble getting it on!
by gus
Fri Jan 28, 2022 11:44 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Master pins
Replies: 7
Views: 4174

Master pins

Not really the pin, the clip is the problem.

What tool do you use to expand the clip? Where are they available? I have not been able to find anything that looks like it would work.

I manufactured a tool (modified a battery terminal pliers) to put one on but it was marginally usable.
by gus
Sun Jan 23, 2022 3:20 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 1010 3pt
Replies: 3
Views: 2602

Re: 1010 3pt

My brother had an ag 1010 with a 3pt. I tried to get it from him. Pretty sorry worn out condition. I don't know what happened to it.
by gus
Tue Jan 04, 2022 8:44 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: Snow!!
Replies: 3
Views: 8015

Snow!!

Lavoy, you'd love it here now, 2 ft of snow! I've had to push berms out 2 times to keep a driving lane in my 1\2 mile driveway. Snow off my roof is over 5' high now. My 420 will be pushing snow again tomorrow! Problem.... A couple days back I need to do snow pushing. It was very cold, been in low si...
by gus
Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:12 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: steering clutch wont disengage
Replies: 9
Views: 6314

Re: steering clutch wont disengage

I've owned 3 Cats, D2 and 2 D4s. I now have a couple of 420s and a parts machine. The steering clutches are NOT the same. I did use a couple gallons of solvent in one of the D4s to free up the steering clutches and drained out a bunch of rust. This will not work on a JD. It might end up costing you ...
by gus
Tue Nov 09, 2021 4:27 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Oil and oil recommendations
Replies: 11
Views: 12267

Re: Oil and oil recommendations

My gear type, 1956 420, gets oil from the transmission. No separate oil fill. If you ever work on it, put at least a cup or more of oil in it before final assembly with the transmission. If left dry, it won't get oil quick enough to prevent damage.
by gus
Mon Nov 01, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Rear PTO and 3 Point hitch questions
Replies: 8
Views: 5112

Re: Rear PTO and 3 Point hitch questions

I put a PTO on my 420. Simply remove the cover where the PTO goes and bolt it on. I did put new seals in the old unit before putting it on and generously lubed it too.
by gus
Mon Oct 18, 2021 9:52 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c steering to the right...
Replies: 15
Views: 9001

Re: 420c steering to the right...

Is it dragging on one side or possibly slipping on the other? Might want to check the other side!
by gus
Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:54 pm
Forum: Show & Tell
Topic: It's coming together, part V, hybrid 3 pt hitch?? DONE!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 34756

Re: It's coming together, part V, hybrid 3 pt hitch?? DONE!!!!

It doesn't have any sway chains. Where the arms attach, there is only a limited amount of side movement. I didn't see a need for them.
by gus
Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:16 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 1010 master link
Replies: 2
Views: 3832

Re: 1010 master link

gus wrote:
Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:15 pm
Assuming you looked on both sides of the track, look for a weld.
by gus
Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:15 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 1010 master link
Replies: 2
Views: 3832

Re: 1010 master link

Assuming you looked on both sides, look for a weld.
by gus
Fri Jun 25, 2021 9:03 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Has anybody managed to setup alternative Sway chains for 440 3 Point Hitch?
Replies: 6
Views: 4763

Re: Has anybody managed to setup alternative Sway chains for 440 3 Point Hitch?

Sway chains would have to be attached at the same pivot point as the arms and move with the arms. That is where my JD wheel tractor is attached. About a foot inside the arms attaching point. They have turn buckles and don't allow much movement. Sometimes I even have to loosen them to attach an imple...