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To add to what Bruce said, it also has to be a hoe mount, not just the regular "J" hooks that hold a set of counterweights. Hoe mounts have a lot more steel to them as far as attaching forward to withstand the torque of a hoe. Bruce, I need a set of draft and drop links if you want to sell them. Lavoy

Yes and no. The distributor itself, no, but if you had the oil pump out, then you could have installed it in the wrong position., which would cause the distributor to be in the wrong position.
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Out for delivery today, or you may already have them.
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IF the fluid appears otherwise decent, I probably wouldn't flush it. IF it has not been changed since new, I would be inclined to use it for a time period and change it again.
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The most significant harm you can do to these crawlers is ignore required maintenance.
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4 roller crawlers did not come with an upper idler.
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Neither should be that tight. Polish the tube, and the inside of the carrier, that should do it. If not, I would guess the tube is damaged.
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Just came in last night, boxing up tomorrow, will go out Tuesday.
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My supplier closed their doors during Covid, so I don't have a source as of right now. Might be something you can find online, but it will be long sticks, so truck freight only.
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Do you have a 4 roller or 5 roller crawler?
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No, sorry, I am out.
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Find the master pin, burn the center out of each end with a torch, let it cool, and it will drive right out. I have master pins in stock, $25, how much sledgehammer work do you want to do to save $25.
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Bolt has strength markings on the head, hex plug will not, plus they look quite different. Bolt likely has a lock washer under it, hex plug will usually have exposed threads showing. It is not likely a hex head plug. Original is standard square pipe plug, not that it couldn't have been replaced. Lavoy

Hadn't thought of the serial number change, good call.
Lavoy

Don't remember for sure, but it is not a bolt, never will be, so don't take any more bolts. It is a 3/4" NPT pipe plug, lower side of the trans facing to the left just ahead of the LH steering clutch housing.
Look in your service manual, should be a pic there.
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