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by Jim B
Fri Nov 24, 2023 3:43 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Help needed (and greatly appreciated!!) 1962 1010C
Replies: 2
Views: 1769

Re: Help needed (and greatly appreciated!!) 1962 1010C

When I searched using the part number, one of the "official" John Deere sellers (Hartville Hardware) on eBay says they have more than 10 available. I can't say they actually have the cups, you would need to contact them. JD changed some part numbers and dropped the letter suffix, so try both ways fo...
by Jim B
Wed Nov 22, 2023 6:29 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 450c Losing Prime
Replies: 2
Views: 1758

Re: 450c Losing Prime

Welcome to the Boards. The injection pump and filters are on the pressure side of the transfer pump. If air is getting pulled into the system I would be looking between the tank and transfer pump. Watch your engine oil level, the transfer pump may be getting weak and they can put fuel into the engin...
by Jim B
Wed Nov 22, 2023 6:22 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 450c Engine Lugging When Releasing Clutch Pedal
Replies: 4
Views: 1716

Re: 450c Engine Lugging When Releasing Clutch Pedal

The clutch is only a single stage clutch, the two stages you feel are two different things working together. The engine clutch, you called the second stage is mechanical and the first stage, as you called it, is the pedal operating a hydraulic valve of the H-L-R. Partially depressing the pedal moves...
by Jim B
Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:51 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: jd420 pics
Replies: 129
Views: 507852

Re: jd420 pics

A timing light is simple to use and quick. Is there an O'Reilly, Advanced or other parts store near you? Some of them, maybe the one where you normally get your parts, have tool rental/loan programs, so you could get a timing light and return it, often at no cost. I don't think your meter will check...
by Jim B
Sun Nov 19, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: jd420 pics
Replies: 129
Views: 507852

Re: jd420 pics

Good to hear you are still working on your project. You are ok with the rotor pointing at #1 when the flywheel is at TDC, that is the static timing, which should be right to get it started. Instead of the manual saying you should see x number of degrees advance at high idle (when using a timing ligh...
by Jim B
Sat Nov 18, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c carb & roller grease questions
Replies: 17
Views: 14892

Re: 420c carb & roller grease questions

The pressure washing likely got some moisture inside the distributor. Not uncommon for a running engine not to start after a bath. Check that and dry it out of it is we inside.
by Jim B
Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:12 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c carb & roller grease questions
Replies: 17
Views: 14892

Re: 420c carb & roller grease questions

A web search for WMD6 (stamped in the ID plate) is a Wagner loader model. The 40C would indicate it was specified for a 40C. Wagner had mountings and modifications to fit their models to various machines. Ford tractors were big users of Wagner loaders. The N Tractor Club library has a WMD6 manual, l...
by Jim B
Sun Nov 12, 2023 6:07 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Looking to purchase a 450c and sell 555a
Replies: 17
Views: 4027

Re: Looking to purchase a 450c and sell 555a

The ring around the adjuster is part of the spring from the looks of the parts catalog drawing. I don't know if it is setting just right, but don't think it or that you backed the brake off, is your problem. Here is a link to the page and you can see the loop on the spring (item key # 5). https://pa...
by Jim B
Sun Nov 12, 2023 9:13 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD400G major hydraulic leak
Replies: 1
Views: 1277

Re: JD400G major hydraulic leak

Welcome to the boards. Depending on the size of the areas needing repair and skill levels available some have patched those hard lines by brazing or welding. Replacing with a hydraulic hose is a commonly practiced option. If replacing with a hose, you need to keep the hose ID the same or a bit large...
by Jim B
Sun Nov 12, 2023 6:11 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c carb & roller grease questions
Replies: 17
Views: 14892

Re: 420c carb & roller grease questions

TSX 641 should use a (Standard Motor Products) Hy Grade # 1305 basic carb kit. Any parts store that carries SMP parts should be able to get that kit or get one in the brand they carry using your carb number. Do you have torch tip clears or small wires to clean passages with? It is best to run someth...
by Jim B
Sat Nov 11, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Looking to purchase a 450c and sell 555a
Replies: 17
Views: 4027

Re: Looking to purchase a 450c and sell 555a

You could try backing the self-adjuster off. If the lever stop bolt wasn't set right the lever could have stroked too far, allowing the self-adjuster to over tighten the brake. If backing it off helps, I would suggest backing it off enough to do the complete steering system adjustment by the manual.
by Jim B
Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:41 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Looking to purchase a 450c and sell 555a
Replies: 17
Views: 4027

Re: Looking to purchase a 450c and sell 555a

I don't have a 450C manual so I can't see how that one is worded. I agree they can be a bit hard to follow at times. One has to remember these manuals are written for JD mechanics (not the DIY market) who have training along with experience on these and similar machines. I have access to a 450B (dry...
by Jim B
Sat Nov 11, 2023 5:49 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c carb & roller grease questions
Replies: 17
Views: 14892

Re: 420c carb & roller grease questions

As I suspected, it is a TSX 641. The 6 is visible in your picture. The 1 56 is a reference to the carburetor's build date. Pictures taken at different angles often help with reading "faded" numbers. The 6 appears to have been lightly stamped compared to the others. A bit of light rubbing with some S...
by Jim B
Thu Nov 09, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 420c carb & roller grease questions
Replies: 17
Views: 14892

Re: 420c carb & roller grease questions

Can you post a picture of the tag? What is the length of the bowl gasket? 4-1/4", 5", or 5-3/16". It appears the TSX 641 has 2-11/16" mounting stud centers and the TSX 156 has 2-5/16 stud centers. It doesn't appear the two use the same kit so it would be best to try to confirm which it actually has ...
by Jim B
Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: What oil for 555a engine?
Replies: 3
Views: 1490

Re: What oil for 555a engine?

If the Harbor Freight gauge is correct and matches the reading of the crawler's gauge, oil pressure is low. If this had an engine rebuild 200 hours ago and oil pressure is way below the spec, something related to the rebuild could be suspect.