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I finally got the cover off the controls, as I thought, the joystick mounts are all wallowed out at the pins. I might try to machine the hole larger and use a bushing/insert. Both pieces are worn pretty well good. What are the chances of these parts still being available? Might be a little pricey, b...

Looking thru a catalog from Surplus Center, I see a backhoe control valve setup. It has 6 spools with joysticks. It is already setup for outriggers. Do you think this could be setup to replace my worn unit?

I recently bought a mid 60s 450 loader equipped with the detachable backhoe. The hoe itself is in good shape, except for the controls. They are worn & wobbly, with way too much slop to operate efficiently. Are there pieces/parts available to repair/replace, or do I have to make my own? Also, what en...

So there is such an animal. Are the wet clutches more durable/lasting than the dry version. I would assume they are more trouble when rebuilding.

I have access to a 350 with a 6-way blade & 33" tracks. The machine hasn't moved in 4 years. The owner advises the engine starts/runs fine. I questioned the steering clutch conditions being the machine has sat outside/uncovered. I asked about the steering clutches getting wet & rusty. Owner went on ...

I guess I should mention this goes on a 350 hi-lift, diesel.

I'm not sure what they are called, but on the inside of the track assembly, they are 3/4" bolts that go into hardened "T" shaped flanged spacer. The flange is 1 3/4" dia. It looks like there are several of these assemblies. It appears these spacers are in a "shear" application. Two of these 3/4" bol...

It appears you used roll pins. How much clearance did you allow & in which part does the pin pivot?

What is the adjustable linkage piece called? Mine has the ball/socket unit that is easily replaced, if I can find one. That's for the info. I too, am very new to the JD crawler family.

Hutch, I guess you & I are only two guys with worn out 350 controls!!!???
I would have thought some else would have found/thought up a solution.

Well, maybe between the two of us, we can find a solution. There has to more worn out units in service needing attention. I have the same problem. Too much or too little travel on the bucket, & no real control. I have a lathe which I can use to make the parts, but I'm not really enthused about spend...

The FEL control linkage on my 350 is pretty sloppy. Aside from trying to make bushings & such, is there an source to purchase new pieces/parts, or even a complete unit?

I have only owned my 350 for about a year or so. I have used it for clearing trees & minor dirt moving. It has a factory mounted winch also. I am stymied as to what the reverser does. It has the "shuttle shift" lever on the left of the seat, which has forward/reverse, so why another reverse activate...

Well, it looks like I won't be doing the backhoe thing. It will be easier/safer/cost effective to buy a used rubber tired hoe. It will be only used as a convenience tool, not something I use everyday. I will be posting another question shortly, in reference to the reverser & how to use it. Thank you...

I am contemplating getting a backhoe attachment for my 350 loader. How well do they work vs a rubber tired backhoe? I have a small hobby farm that I could really use one. How available are they? How hard to install. My 350 has a winch mounted on it now.