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by dtoots1
Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:41 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Just bought a MC. Oh dear.
Replies: 7
Views: 5870

Re: Just bought a MC. Oh dear.

and is usually positive ground and will probably need polarized. not sure if book will show procedures tho probably will.
by dtoots1
Tue Jul 09, 2019 4:56 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 1010 steering clutch frozen vs adjustment
Replies: 10
Views: 7452

Re: 1010 steering clutch frozen vs adjustment

You really do need to do the adjustment procedure. That will give you the answer. what the steering lever actually does is first it disengages the clutch by applying pressure to the fingers to release the clutch and just a fraction later the brake is applied to stop that track. and the other track i...
by dtoots1
Sun Jul 07, 2019 2:05 pm
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: pic server down ???&UP now 7/21/19
Replies: 6
Views: 5335

pic server down ???&UP now 7/21/19

Looks like pic server down, suspect storms did a number, am checking with supplier...will advise when working....
by dtoots1
Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:03 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Just bought a MC. Oh dear.
Replies: 7
Views: 5870

Re: Just bought a MC. Oh dear.

not sure what the MC's steering compares to the jd440ic, i assume Lavoy went thru the adjustment issue and would appear conclusions are needing new clutches and brakes for the steering? I am 76 and was able to replace my left side steering with help from a female friend of family, thou i did rig up ...
by dtoots1
Sat Jul 06, 2019 5:44 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440i question
Replies: 24
Views: 16458

Re: 440i question

Glad you found the problem!!!! Will see what develops for your part, i call them shift forks and not sure if a person could actually machine them due to bent configuration from what i recall. I assume wheeled has a bit more access to the adjustment, my jd440ic does not leave room for good position t...
by dtoots1
Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:54 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: Truck shopping, a shock to the system.
Replies: 7
Views: 7440

Re: Truck shopping, a shock to the system.

yup ...except pull my 33ft wag along camper!, without tearing the rear end out, shoulda got a 5th or goose..stabilizers don't do job..not at highway travels anyway.
by dtoots1
Thu Jul 04, 2019 7:14 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: Truck shopping, a shock to the system.
Replies: 7
Views: 7440

Re: Truck shopping, a shock to the system.

guess i shoulda posted the cost of my 2015 all terrain gmc back in jan 2018...thought it was ridiculous 26k for a 2 yr old 50k miles came from Texas, love it...but most i ever paid for brand new truck or suv was 5500 back in 77...(that was $77per month and no down payment or trade) .and now i wonder...
by dtoots1
Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:49 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Gearmatic 8A winch manuals
Replies: 8
Views: 7898

Re: Gearmatic 8A winch manuals

always...a good idea to post you location in your profile as others may be nearby to help you!!!!
by dtoots1
Sun Jun 30, 2019 10:29 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 1010 steering clutch frozen vs adjustment
Replies: 10
Views: 7452

Re: 1010 steering clutch frozen vs adjustment

first of take the book with you....read all the adjustment procedures a couple times, until you understand just exactly how to...they are simple but a bit confusing until you actually perform the steps. Yes it does sound to me like an adjustment problem, once you do get them adjusted she will probab...
by dtoots1
Sat Jun 29, 2019 6:39 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 1010 steering clutch frozen vs adjustment
Replies: 10
Views: 7452

Re: 1010 steering clutch frozen vs adjustment

need to clarify...is this machine new to you...has it been sitting...outside??? and have you attempted to adjust? you appear to have a manual, each adjustment must be followed exactly in order to adjust properly
by dtoots1
Wed Jun 26, 2019 4:12 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: HELP with ID and advice - 450 Crawler Loader?
Replies: 26
Views: 15673

Re: HELP with ID and advice - 450 Crawler Loader?

JimB, yeah, thanks for that...been a while since i into all that..as you can see pasted it here and edited hyper off. from this hyper looks like can pull a set of 8 pics to view. and i think the hyper box above provides the pic in the post without the link, i have not checked that yet, been awhile!!...
by dtoots1
Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:54 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: HELP with ID and advice - 450 Crawler Loader?
Replies: 26
Views: 15673

Re: HELP with ID and advice - 450 Crawler Loader?

what i had intended for you to do was simply add that text below your other text statement and you can put your http:// back in where you removed it and you will get your pic back... now i gotta go back and see just how my instructions show to see what the difference may be. now that i copied your p...
by dtoots1
Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:03 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: HELP with ID and advice - 450 Crawler Loader?
Replies: 26
Views: 15673

Re: HELP with ID and advice - 450 Crawler Loader?

looks like you were able to get loaded up. yes is a bit convoluted on the instructions, but i had to show exactly what i did that did not work and asked for feedback, since has been a while that i have added pics, i will have to try to upload again and maybe can simplify instructions. was hoping to ...
by dtoots1
Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:19 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 6 volt starter problem
Replies: 4
Views: 3367

Re: 6 volt starter problem

As usual n the blamed thing.... first of all i actually had ma deere electric shop check her out about 2 years ago, they actually did replace that copper stud/contact and cleaned her up...would you believe $5.00????? and yes that was the problem then... Now, i just pulled it this morning, pulled the...
by dtoots1
Sun Jun 23, 2019 8:55 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 6 volt starter problem
Replies: 4
Views: 3367

6 volt starter problem

well folks someone here aught to know...my 6 volt starter every once in while seems to have a dead spot or maybe my bendix aint kicking back properly. is dead stick like no juice and i know battery up and good. usually i have to pull starter and spin by hand and play with bendix, put er back in and ...