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by B Town
Thu Jan 23, 2020 8:11 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Help removing/dismantling a 450C starter
Replies: 13
Views: 9670

Re: Help removing/dismantling a 450C starter

I used a nice long extension from under the machine when the belly pan was removed. Like metalmender suggested, you could use a pic of the JDG725 as a pattern and custom bend your own wrench.

I have not known the case/armature to be removable in the way that you want them to be.
by B Town
Thu Jan 23, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Help removing/dismantling a 450C starter
Replies: 13
Views: 9670

Re: Help removing/dismantling a 450C starter

Well I have been there several times. That bottom bolt is a PITA. I have worked on machines where the bottom fastener is a stud with lock washer and nut(this seems to be better than the bolt). The real JD wrench for the 300 series engine-starter removal is the JDG725. Kind of $$$. The nut or bolt ca...
by B Town
Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:54 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: root rake for jd440ic
Replies: 13
Views: 8648

Re: root rake for jd440ic

I can imagine the root rakes that require removal of the dozer blade would take time and effort to remove and replace. When a process takes too long or is too hard, it becomes dreaded and is natural to avoid that process. Those poor old rakes would end up neglected and stored behind the barn. And as...
by B Town
Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:54 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: Adding to the Fleet
Replies: 7
Views: 8016

Re: Adding to the Fleet

Okay here it goes. Reality- 100hp tractor with cab, reverser, front wheel assist. I’m thinking Kubota, Case/IH. Pre-emission rig. Like M9000 or 5240 with the legendary 5.9 Cummins. Dreaming- Midi excavator with a tilt rotator. A diesel single axle dump truck to replace my gas burner and a TAG traile...
by B Town
Wed Jan 22, 2020 5:29 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Vandalism guard and tool tray insert for the left box
Replies: 46
Views: 24631

Re: Vandalism guard and tool tray insert for the left box

Good morning Al,

I just could not bring myself to shipping the panel off when it was shaped like a taco. It still is sprung a bit, and any help you could give it would be appreciated. I’m still disappointed with myself for leaving it on the top of the track then backing over it.

Take care, Bruce
by B Town
Tue Jan 21, 2020 6:35 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD450C third head gasket This is getting old
Replies: 168
Views: 158046

Re: JD450C third head gasket This is getting old

Super high quality restoration work. Keep making progress and posting pictures. Can’t wait to see the project finale. Best regards, Bruce
by B Town
Mon Jan 20, 2020 7:49 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Winter starting a 450C. Block heater? Tank heater? My options??
Replies: 21
Views: 15070

Re: Winter starting a 450C. Block heater? Tank heater? My options??

If the starter is spinning slow or with low torque consider troubleshooting low voltage delivery.

Best regards, Bruce
by B Town
Sat Jan 18, 2020 11:36 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Vandalism guard and tool tray insert for the left box
Replies: 46
Views: 24631

Re: Vandalism guard and tool tray insert for the left box

Hello Al,

I have shipped the vandalism guard via USPS. PM sent with tracking number, said to arrive 1/21.

Keep posted,
Bruce
by B Town
Sat Jan 18, 2020 9:07 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Water Leakage BO Lindemna
Replies: 1
Views: 1898

Re: Water Leakage BO Lindemna

The pushrod tube(s) will need replaced. I have never used brass under the cylinder head nuts. Always used lead, for torque reasons, and they have worked well for me.

Best regards, Bruce
by B Town
Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:11 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Winter starting a 450C. Block heater? Tank heater? My options??
Replies: 21
Views: 15070

Re: Winter starting a 450C. Block heater? Tank heater? My options??

Good evening kilohertz I didn’t think the tank style heaters had pumps in them. The ones I’m familiar with rely on thermosiphon action and have a heating element inside the tank. The early tanks were steel and would rust out /leak. I think the manufactures have made significant improvements. In a pr...
by B Town
Wed Jan 15, 2020 5:51 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: TO455DX715244
Replies: 5
Views: 3467

Re: TO455DX715244

Oh one other convenience, the floorboards are flat/level for the operator. This is a major improvement over the C series IMO. Transmission is a 4spd with a HLR shuttle. Still uses levers for the steering clutches. Good morning Jim. I have found a couple 455D’s for sale and photographed on the net. T...
by B Town
Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:41 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: TO455DX715244
Replies: 5
Views: 3467

Re: TO455DX715244

The 455D has 2 more hp, updated tin work and dash. It was only available as a track loader. The D is the next series, succeeding the C series. Otherwise, it is almost identical to a 450C track loader. I think the X indicates a track loader. The 455DX should be preceded by a TO indicating a turbo is ...
by B Town
Mon Jan 13, 2020 12:03 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Vandalism guard and tool tray insert for the left box
Replies: 46
Views: 24631

Re: Vandalism guard and tool tray insert for the left box

PM sent to oldmetalmender. I agree to send my damaged vandalism guard to you to be measured as a pattern. As above, I would like this original cover and a repo cover sent back to me. I will pay you for the repo cover. I would like to agree on a reasonable $$ for your time and new vandalism guard. Be...